It's finally here! It's the favorite day of the year for Jim Rome Show listeners, the Smack-Off. Once a year, Rome devotes an entire show to the callers. Not only is the show devoted to the callers, but the very best callers. The Smack-Off is an yearly event to see which caller is the best of the best.This is an open thread for the Smack-Off. Now I know that RJBO and myself are the only listeners of Rome who read this site, I do suggest listening this one day only. You can listen to callers making jerks out of themselves, while they're making fun of other people. It's truly a great listen. So Leave Comments and Don't Be a Troll!
Here's the list of possible callers for today.
Here's the affiliate list.
I'll recap each call as we go along today.
Hour 1
Trapper in Dana P0int- Brought his usual political smack talk. He sucks and I'd rather not talk about this call.
Dan in DC- Ran some smack at Vic in No Cal. Then he ran some smack at Stevie in Carbone and Rachel in Houston. He then talked about Joe Haden crying because he has to play in Cleveland, then made fun of Mel Kiper for having Clausen over Bradford on his board. Then he made fun of Dan Synder. And of course he makes fun of the Eagles for signing a dog killer. Great call, he should be in the top 5.
Jay Mohr- Ran some smack at the fellow clones, the Eagles, Ben Roethlisberger, and Tiger Woods. "Hey Eagles fans, you better hope Roy Halladay can throw a spiral."
Joe in the OC- Made fun of Derek Fisher and Rachel in Houston. More Roethlisberger smack. Made an old Borat reference. I have never liked Joe's calls and this call didn't change my mind.
Hour 2
Cheryl in Austin- She broke out in a parody. If I could understand what she sang, I would tell you what her parody was about. She was appropriately ran. DNF
Iafrate- Ran some classic smack at Brad in Corona."One thing did come out of Brad in Corona sharing his eHarmony picture..." Then he takes a run at Mike in Indy. Then took a run at Phil Mikelson, "What a shame. Roseanne has let herself go again." Great call and the favorite to win the Smack-Off.
Lisa in Indy- The fascination of the clones actually called for the Smack-Off. She actually took a nice run at the clones who swoon over her.
Greg in Vegas- Greg always lives on the edge of being hung up on and he didn't disappoint with this call. Took a great run at MMA asking why they number each event. Took a run at Ben Roethlisberger and Kordell Stewart at the rumors he's gay. "The regular season became the dunk contest." Of course he's Greg in Vegas and he was ran. DNF
Ray Ray- Ray Ray, sucks sucks. I've never seen what Jim sees in this guy. Thankfully Jim ran him. DNF
Terrence in Sierra Madre- One of my favorite callers. He's never won the Smack-Off, but hopefully this is his year.
Vinnie Mac- The Hack-Off winner from last week made his call. It was as bad as expected, but he didn't get run.
Hour 3
Vic in NoCal- Vic took a break from flipping burgers at McDonald's to make a call to Rome. For some reason he took a huge run at SF Chronicle columnist Ray Ratto. His monotone voice is so grating to listen to. I don't like his calls at all even though he's from NoCal and I hope he doesn't win.
Doc Mike Ditolla- Doc Mike hasn't called the Jungle in a long time and this call was certainly unexpected. Even though Doc Mike hasn't called in a while, the call was fresh and great. "Way to prove that college is the New High School." Great call. Doc Mike showed the kids how to run smack.
Mike in Indy- Too a run at some of the clones, then turned his attention to Rangers manager Ron Washington. "Don't snort the 1st base line." Mike in Indy has quickly turned into my favorite caller. His call last year was better.
Brad in Corona- The defending Smack-Off champion finally makes his call. Another strong call from a strong Smack-Off. Rome crowns the champion next.
Top 10
10. Trapper in Dana Point
9. Dan in DC
8. Brad in Corona
7. Terrance in Sierra Madre
6. Jay Mohr
5. Iafrate
4. Joe in the OC
3. Doc Mike Ditolla
2. Mike in Indy
2010 Smack-Off Champion: Vic in NoCal
I don't agree at all with the choice of winner. Great Smack-Off nevertheless.
Let's do this!
ReplyDeleteVic in No Cal is gonna win.
ReplyDelete/Keith's worse nightmare
I don't like Vic in No Call.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad they beefed up the prize package.
ReplyDeleteA smoker? Maybe I need to start calling the show?
ReplyDeleteTrapper? Bleh.
ReplyDeleteOh Boy, the Commie is first.
ReplyDeleteAnd it continues....
ReplyDeleteI don't get why Jim likes Trapper's calls? The guy brings the same weak takes every time he calls.
ReplyDeleteThat call was much too long.
ReplyDeleteRome: "I'm not looking to play favorites..."
ReplyDelete/"I'm not a racist, but...."'d
Agreed, RJBO. Even Jim is saying that call was a little too long.
ReplyDeleteI better finish this breakfast before the rest of the Smackoff or I'll never be on task...
ReplyDeleteI hate to admit this, but I skipped a class today to listen to this.
ReplyDeleteBets on the first "It's over! It's over! Signed, No one" email?
ReplyDeleteFrom Rome's Twitter: Trapper first out of the gate with a 6 minute dissertation...tried to filibuster his way to the crown...
ReplyDeleteI doubt Trapper wins.......Thank God
Rome Tweet: "Made guy? Made of garbage!"
ReplyDeleteDan in DC's Bison Dele call is still the best.
ReplyDeleteDan in DC. Didn't he relay the "Who Wants To Sex Mutumbo" story?
ReplyDeleteDan: "The biggest slider on the board was Mel Kiper." Hah!
ReplyDeleteI like Dan's call so far.
ReplyDeleteHe better tighten it up, though...
ReplyDeleteGreat call!
ReplyDeleteRome: "He played to me..."
ReplyDeleteGod. Is Rachael gonna whinny through her entire call? Ugh.
Jay Mohr: "Your calls should not be longer than Tony LaRussa says the alphabet."
ReplyDelete"The perp walk."-Jay Mohr
ReplyDelete"Good strategy by the Broncos. Guarantee you the first pick in next year's draft."
ReplyDeleteMohr: "Ben walked into the barbershop and said 'Give me the sexual predator, please.'"
ReplyDeleteMohr: "You better hope Roy Halladay can throw a spiral."
ReplyDeleteMohr: "Vinnie Mac, do you have a stutter or do you have a beatbox?"
ReplyDelete"Vic, did you have 3 callbacks for Precious?"
"You can put your hands in your pockets when your naked."-Mohr
ReplyDeleteIncredible call by Jay (and I'm more of a fan of his hosting instead of his calls).
ReplyDeleteI loved that call by Jay. His best effort ever.
ReplyDeleteIs it me or are the commercial breaks longer today?
ReplyDelete@RJBO: It's the new clock. Longer first segment, but the rest of the segments are shorter now. That's why I didn't like the change in the clock.
ReplyDeleteLollipop Guild Member Joe in the OC...
ReplyDeleteBorat? Really?
ReplyDeleteI find Joe in the OC boring. His calls can't end soon enough.
ReplyDeleteMeh. Not impressed.
ReplyDelete1. Dan in DC
ReplyDelete2. Jay Mohr
3. Joe in OC
4. Trapper out of spite.
#4 might as well be a commercial break, Keith.
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ReplyDeleteSomeone will finally get run...
ReplyDeleteUgh
ReplyDeleteThank you...Geez.
ReplyDeleteThat was terrible........
ReplyDeleteIafrate!
ReplyDeleteIafrate: "One thing did come out of Brad in Corona sharing his eHarmony picture..."
ReplyDeleteIafrate is knocking one out of the ballpark.
ReplyDeleteIafrate on Phil: "What a shame. Roseanne has let herself go again."
ReplyDeleteIafrate: "Bay City Rollers reject that lives in Corona."
ReplyDeleteNicely done call, Kenny.
Horse reference! DRINK!
ReplyDeleteIt's Over! It's Over!
ReplyDeleteLisa in Indy = Buzzkill
ReplyDelete/Engaged
She won't make it to the end of her call.
ReplyDelete(Word Verification: maked) Heh.
That was a nice run at the clones.
ReplyDeleteGreg in Vegas!
ReplyDeleteGreg in Vegas with the typical MMA theory.
ReplyDelete"Before Foghorn Leghorn in Indy."
ReplyDeleteClassic!
Greg in Vegas: "Foghorn Leghorn in Indy." Hah.
ReplyDelete"The regular season became the dunk contest."
God. The joint Michael J. Fox-Brian Grant reference. Brutal.
ReplyDeleteI love how Greg lives on the edge of being ran.
ReplyDeleteRUN!
ReplyDeleteGreg just can't do it. He must be ran during every call.
ReplyDeleteHe would've won a few years ago without the blast on Tom Watson's caddy...
ReplyDeleteTirico: "We've got your mile-by-mile coverage of Tim Tebow."
ReplyDelete"Ed Werder in Denver waiting on Tebow's first breath as a Bronco. No, I'm kidding."
Ray Ray in Tampa next.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a Ray Ray fan.
ReplyDeleteDONE
ReplyDeleteI love Terrance in Sierra Madre!
ReplyDeleteDamn, I thought he was gonna say Jim in Fall River.
ReplyDelete/how far Terrance has fallen
Cracking on Vic's forced historical references. Nice.
ReplyDeleteIs this finally the year for Terrance?
ReplyDeleteNot this year for Terrance, Keith.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your 57 seconds, Vinnie Mac.
ReplyDeleteUh oh, Vinnie Mac.
ReplyDeleteHE GOT THROUGH THE CALL????????
ReplyDeleteGood Job, Vinnie Mac. I'm still not a part of your nation.
ReplyDeleteCindy Brunson said "This is the first time she's ever been in the studio with Mike Tirico." Didn't you read that unauthorized book? That's a good thing!
ReplyDeleteBack on task....
Uh-oh, Vic in No Cal...
ReplyDeleteOh boy, Vic in NoCal
ReplyDeleteWhy are you going after Ray Ratto?
ReplyDeleteWhere's the buzzer?
ReplyDeleteOh no he didn't. I love Ray Ratto. DIE VIC!
ReplyDeleteHot Tub Time Machine reference! Fresh!
ReplyDeleteI hate you Vic in NoCal! Go back to flipping burgers at McDonald's.
ReplyDeleteVic: "I'm sure the Professor from the And-1 Tour got that name because he was the only one who could read."
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed to be from the same part of the country as Vic.
ReplyDeleteDoc Mike Ditolla up next.
ReplyDeleteDoc Mike?
ReplyDeleteDitolla: "Way to prove that college is the New High School."
ReplyDeleteWinner!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI missed Doc Mike. One of my favorite callers of all-time.
ReplyDeleteREVENGE OF THE NERD!
ReplyDeleteAn aside: I forgot why I didn't listen to the Smackoff on WDFN (even before the '09 switch). The board op during the show plays drops throughout the entire show. Fuck you, DFN.
ReplyDelete/listening to WKNR Cleveland
Mike in Indy up next.
ReplyDeleteI thought Mike in Indy should have won last year's Smack-Off.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that Suzyn Waldman image, Mike. Bleh.
ReplyDeleteMike had a better call last year.
ReplyDeleteI agree, RJBO.
ReplyDeleteMeh
ReplyDeleteBrad in Corona better have updated his scrip-----came up with some fresh improvised smack.
ReplyDeleteWho are the people who think Vic is gonna win?
THE CHAMP IS HERE!
ReplyDelete2010 Smackoff Drinking Game?
ReplyDeleteIf Brad's voice wasn't so irritating, I would like him more.
ReplyDeleteDamn! We should have been drinking.
ReplyDeleteSpeak for yourself, Mark.
ReplyDelete/kidding
@RJBO: Haha
ReplyDeleteWe have to come up with a drinking game for next year's Smack-Off.
Brad: "We're one heavy rain shower from seeing Steve Williams Jr."
ReplyDeleteHa on the Dan Patrick Show crack.
Not gonna do it, Brad.
ReplyDeleteFunny how he cracks on someone else's voice....
No good enough, Brad.
ReplyDeleteI still liked Dan in DC the best.
I've got Doc Mike edging out Dan in DC & Jay Mohr by a nose.
ReplyDelete/requisite horse reference
Here we go....
ReplyDeleteThere haven't been many texts or emails read today. More calls, less filler.
ReplyDeleteTop 10 call for Trapper???
ReplyDeleteNo repeat champion.
ReplyDeleteJay Mohr 6th?
ReplyDeleteRuh-roh...
ReplyDeleteNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
ReplyDeleteUgh, Vic in NoCal
ReplyDeleteFIXED!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is reminiscent of Jeff in Richmond winning in 2002 over Jim in Fall River.
/vomits
@RJBO: Or the time Steve in LMU won.
ReplyDelete/also vomits
Great Smack-Off, but I don't agree with the winner at all.
ReplyDeleteAfter the success of picking Vic to win...
ReplyDeleteYour winning Mega Millions numbers are 1-21-24-41-47 and the Mega Ball 19.
/Miss Cleo'd
//kidding
Mark, I remember Rome's logic for picking Jeff was "because everyone else was talking about him." Flawed.
ReplyDelete@RJBO: Thanks for hanging out. I'll talk to you in 3 hours over at FARN.
ReplyDelete@Mark in Visalia: Hope you had fun.
BTW, Michigan is champions in something! Men's Gymnastics!
See you there, Keith.
ReplyDeleteThat title will come down after the NCAA finds out about the extra hour they practiced on Sundays.
/RichRod'd