Jim Rome Is... Listed As Doubtful?

As a big fan of sports radio shows from the national level all the way down to the local stations, it's always a good day when I can find an ESPN affiliate station and listen to a variety of shows and games as I go about my activities. That is, except for when Jim Rome is on.

Don't get me wrong. I would much rather listen to Jim Rome's radio show than 95% of the things I hear on the radio on a daily basis. But there isn't anything to his radio shows at all. And don't even get me started on his TV show. But I digress...

Let's take a look at what makes up the typical Rome show before diving into a sample example pulled straight off the air.

Included: Nice commentary early on in the show; interviews with big-time athletes
Not included: Any useful information at all from the interview; modesty from Rome

So why don't we go straight to the sample clip pulled off the air and typed up right here for your viewing pleasure.
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(coming back from a break halfway through the show)
Jim Rome: Thanks for joining us again everyone. I'm Jim Rome. Next up I have a special guest for you. Joining us live from the Cowboys facility in Valley Ranch, Texas, here's Cowboy safety Roy Williams. How are ya bud?

Roy Williams: Doing good Romes. Thanks for having me.

JR: Good man. Well Roy, all the talk this offseason has focused around Tony Romo, his mishandled snap in the playoffs, and his social life...

Rome then proceeds to ask Williams brainbusting questions like: Have you been working out and getting ready for the season? Do you think you can make the playoffs this year? What is your favorite color? How is the club scene down in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? Are you having a good day?

Skipping ahead in the action, we move to the point where Rome has let Roy Williams go and is taking his first caller.

Caller: Man Rome, that interview with Roy Williams was just sick. Awesome interview man. You always have the best ones. Great job!

Jim Rome: Thanks. I know it was one of the greatest interviews ever. There was so much good information out there for everyone to take in. I always have the top athletes on and dig to find information for my viewers. Dang I run such a good show here. It's too bad we are running out of time for my show today or I could have on yet another amazingly informative and entertaining interview for you guys out there in radio land. Wow, I just love doing the greatest interviews in the country. Someone has to do it, and it might as well be me.
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So there you have it folks. Jim Rome, dropping information all over the place... The only question is: after trying to pat himself for the duration of the show, will Rome avoid straining his back so that he'll be healthy for tomorrow's show?