IS JIM ROME STILL A HOUSTON FAVORITE (ONE YEAR LATER)? - LM

Written By: LM

12-28-2011

When Mike wrote about 1560 AM welcoming Travis Rodgers to the lineup, it got me to thinking.  I can remember a few years ago when Jim Rome announced that Travis would no longer be a part of the team, I didn't think much of it because there was nothing to think about.  Jim Rome was considered the "cream of the crop" in Houston.  Fast forward, the dynamics have changed in Houston.

Everyone knows that Houston is Jim Rome's adopted city.  On numerous occasions you will hear Rome say Houston was one of the first major markets that gave his show a chance and for that he is thankful.  Back in the Travis Rodgers' era with Rome, Houston had less Sports Stations now we have four.  In addition to, back in those days Jim Rome had Houston on lock from 11AM - 2PM.  There is a change of atmosphere in Houston with regards to Jim Rome's Show.

                                      

The Jim Rome Show is SR610 AM National Show and as mentioned before everyone use to listen to it, but lately I have been hearing  people say they don't listen to Rome anymore.  I have also noticed when I am listening to Matt Thomas (790 AM) or Sean Pendergast (1560)  fans are tuning in to their shows.  I have heard everything from Rome is arrogant to it's dull to he only take calls that kiss his ass.  I myself use to be a fan, but in the last two years I only listen during the Smack Off.                                    

I stop listening faithfully after the Cablinasian's last Smack Off win.  I did not like the fact that Sean "The Cablinasian" could not participate in later Smack Offs because of "radio loyalties".  The Cablinasian is a current employee of  Yahoo Sports Radio which is a competitor of the local affiliate which houses Jim Rome's Show.  I don't listen because I prefer local programming over National.  The minute other options became available, I stop listening to Rome.  It's very hard for me to listen to National Shows because I don't feel I have a connection with them as I do with "local talk".  Now my choices are Matt Thomas and Sean Pendergast.  

ONE YEAR LATER


The above passage was written over a year ago with minor changes.  At the time the article was written, I felt local competitors of Jim Rome would eventually benefit because people are not feeling Rome anymore in Houston.  The only time I listen to Jim Rome currently, is when Houston in some form is being represented on his show: guest host, story, local players.  I would not be surprised if Houston listeners habits are identical to mines.


Is Jim Rome's Show really bad or is it listeners naturally gravitate to local shows?  The one personality who benefited from Jim Rome Houston decline is Matt Thomas (790).  As mentioned with Jim Rome, does this mean  Matt's shows is good or people prefer local?  For what it's worth, I like  Matt's Show.  


As long as Sports Radio continue to air Rome in that time slot, we will continually hear people tune in to Matt Thomas.

WRAP IT UP


There are a couple interesting things I see at play here.  It appears Gavin Spittle should probably consider moving Rome to overnights and close the deal with another local show in that slot.  There is no surprise Sports Radio 610 is enjoying record ratings when over 75% of their programming is local in addition to the Texans being good.  We all like to say 610's ratings are high because of the Texans but I am beginning to think that's an incomplete statement.  Instead of only notating the Texans how about including the fact, if you are a Texan during football coupled with a good product, at any given point the majority of the time, you can turn on 610 and hear something about the Texans?


For the life of me, I do not understand what's so hard to understand about this.  There is more than enough local talent to support all four stations in this town but three of the four stations want to continue this antiquated form of programming. They really believe local programming is a farce at nights and weekends, the people don't listen and meanwhile Sports Radio 610 is signing 10 year deals with the Texans.


Wow is all I can say, JIM ROME gone?  Although I am not overly excited about MAD (Mike Meltser and Brad Davies), it is local therefore I will listen.  All I have to say to Bryan Erickson, my letter to you just became a tad more tangible. QQ


David Barron: Houston Chronicle
Jim Rome Out/ Sports Radio 610 New Lineup


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NFL REFEREE JEROME BOGER & CREW "COLOSSAL FAILURES" - LM

Written By: Snow Black

12-23-2011

JACKASS JEROME

I am going to jump in head first, the NFL officiating of the Texans versus Colts Thursday Night was atrocious. I can take getting my ass beat, I mean I'm a Texan.  What I cannot take is being jabbed by the refs.  NFL Referee Jerome Boger, he is enemy number one and I don't care about letter of the law and rules.  Jerome and his crew flat out determined the outcome of a win or loss.  I just wanted to key on (2) plays in particular, the Chaon full nelson on Joseph and the Glover Quinn breathing on a Colt receiver.  Below is the video.

CLICK THE PLAY BUTTON

As far as the Local Media, I don't know if there is an unspoken code of not calling officials out but I swear if I hear someone say "I am not the one to whine about officiating, BUT".  Man what's the deal, y'all have eyeballs, y'all seen what America saw.  It's nothing wrong with blowing a gasket on BS calls.  You are not whining, in fact you may garner more love from your audience.  All day Friday I listened to a media who tried everything in their person not to elaborate on the officiating determining the outcome of the game.  Hear me out, they talked about officiating but it was  like a sidebar when to me that was the main story.  Man we are talking about a playoff bye and media trying to analyze the game when we were cheated.  I am not singling anyone out because I understand professionals trying to conform to objectivity.  I am not advocating anyone writing a letter to the NFL but man, they could have simply been a fan.  All Thursday night I was retweeting National sports pundits echoing the officiating of the game.  

Last but not least, I have been one of the loudest opponents of this new NFL officiating.  I don't see how you tell 2 to 3 hundred pound barbarians to become tinkle bells.  The Subjectivity in NFL officiating is making the game a football an event not a sport.  It's almost like they are marketing this great game to females and men are a bonus.  

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STEPHEN A. SMITH & LEBRON JAMES - LM

This article was written in mid June 2011 but never posted.  Every time, I hear, read or see Stephen A. Smith, I will always think about the Lebron James v Rashard Lewis rumor.  I do not believe Stephen spoke the rumor but he didn't make the situation better in my opinion.

STEPHEN A. SMITH & LEBRON JAMES

I can tell you one thing, this media crap is brutal.  In media the word friend, patna, kinfolk, bro, bud or pal do not exist.  On the local level, I look at how the media operate and I laugh at the "hate" between competitors.  I despise the national media but when I peep something that catch my attention, I raise an eyebrow.  Stephen A. Smith!!!!

THE NASTY WET SPRAY FART

Have you ever seen or read something that did not correspond to your fiber as a man and you had that look as if you just smelled the stankiest fart out of a human ass.  I am not with paraphrasing or quoting on this one but Stephen haphazardly cosigned a rumor.


LOOSE LIPS SANK SHIPS

I learn at a young age, keep your mouth shut.  I was about 8 years of age chilling on the cut with my dad, a woman came by and gave all the fellas gratitude, I couldn't wait to get home and tell my moma.  I get home and told my moma and out of nowhere a backhand to the mouth by my mother and she said "loose lips sank ships".  It was at that point I learned to shut up.  Stephen A. Smith couldn't have come up in my home after this LeBron rumor.

A nasty rumor came out about LeBron James during the championship series against the Mavericks.  Stephen A. Smith name is attached to the rumor for saying he know of a personal problem but he is not telling.  Man WTF, just shut up.  How BUSH is that to say "I know something but I aint going to tell you".    I like to bring things to a realistic "hood" level, imagine if Stephen was your friend and he knew some of your personal business and he did that.  How would you feel?

To make matters worst, after dry snitching, he comes back and blast everyone for speculating about the rumor.  I simply can't believe he's getting away with this.  In a roundabout way he reminds me of a historical figure Ralph Abernathy that wrote a book in his last days spilling the beans about he and his best friend's (Martin Luther King Jr.).  Would this story have taken it's form if a credible person of Stephen's caliber wouldn't have elaborated?

I like Stephen but this was a major slip in my opinion.  The hell he think, he is singing like a canary.  I am not advocating the rumor had anything to do with the outcome of the series however I am from a school of thought, shut up or represent the stuff you say.  Is gossip becoming a part of Sports?  That's all this stuff is, teenage girl gossip.When will these guys learn, we do not want to hear about these professional's personal lives.  I don't give a damn about LeBron's personal crap so why even allude to knowing something.


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HOUSTON FAN REACTION TO JJ WATT ON DRAFT DAY - LM

GUILTY. Fresh on the heels of NBA Free Agency, I had to be reminded of JJ Watt,  I was wrong!  Yes, Lamont was wrong.  I remember calling Craig Shelton fuming and he was talking positive about JJ Watt but in the end felt I was being "over reaction fan" GUY.  Although I was wrong about JJ Watt, I was not alone, Sports Radio 610 felt the same.

Below is audio captured on Draft Night when the Texans, acquired JJ Watt.  I think I can wholeheartedly say, we were all wrong.  Laughing my ass off at the consensus being "Alabama's Nick Fairley" you know dude that got on the field halfway through the 2011 season.  We all owe JJ Watt an apology for our behavior.

LM