Colin Cowherd: A Laugh a Day

Sublimity · 02-27-2006, 01:56 PM

I caught the end of his show on ESPN Radio this afternoon, and he was talking about the Kenny Williams/Frank Thomas thing, which quickly moved into talk of Thomas' career. And he started saying that he likes to go with his gut feeling when it comes to the Hall of Fame, such that when he hears a name, if he says "Hall of Fame" immediately, that's a HoF player, but if he hesitates, it's not. (He's very much against the use of metrics of any kind.) So he said Thomas makes him hesitate just a little, with a part of him that says HoF no doubt, but part of him saying he didn't get enough clutch hits, was injured during key times, and other claims that don't have any numbers to back them up.

So then, inexplicably, he mentions Jim Rice, and says something to the effect, "I say 'Jim Rice' and immediately say 'Hall of Famer.' He dominated the sport for a decade. He was the Barry Bonds of his generation."

I almost crashed my car. Thanks, Colin.

He then said something else about how, if anything, Thomas may have underachieved over his career because he was expecting more. I didn't really catch that, as I was still laughing from hearing Rice being equated to Bonds.

KurtBevacqua · 02-27-2006, 01:59 PM

Would that make George Foster the Ken Griffey Jr of his day?

abailey3313 · 02-27-2006, 02:02 PM

Colin Cowherd has suffered a ratings bump of -5 in credability.

His Own Bad Self · 02-27-2006, 02:04 PM

I say "Colin Cowherd" and immediately think "Most ignorant sports radio personality ever." Without hesitating.

Cras · 02-27-2006, 04:01 PM

I say "Colin Cowherd" and immediately think "Ass".

Someone should tell him that he is not Jim Rome and should stop trying to do his show like the King of Smack.

His Own Bad Self · 02-27-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Someone should tell him that he is not smart or entertaining and should stop trying to do his show.

Fixed.

Cras · 02-27-2006, 04:28 PM

Jim Rome = Smart and Entertaining.

Rack him.

Dwolfson20 · 02-27-2006, 05:43 PM

What? Jim Rome is probably the second most overrated person of the last decade (to Keanu Reeves).

Cras · 02-27-2006, 05:52 PM

Dan Patrick is who is overrated. That guy couldn't last in the Jungle.

Sublimity · 02-27-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Dan Patrick is who is overrated. That guy couldn't last in the Jungle.

It's sports talk. What effing jungle?

Cras · 02-27-2006, 05:55 PM

Rome calls his show the Jungle. That would have been picked up by all the Clones out there.

Sublimity · 02-27-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Rome calls his show the Jungle. That would have been picked up by all the Clones out there.

Oh, so it's no longer "Rome is Burning"? At any rate, Rome is still teh suk. I wouldn't last long in the jungle either, as I would probably be restrained by security for trying to beat the everliving crap outta the guy.

Cras · 02-27-2006, 05:57 PM

Rome is Burning is the TV show. The Jungle is the nickname for Rome's radio show.

Dwolfson20 · 02-27-2006, 06:06 PM

That guy in your avatar is probably smarter than Jim Rome.

Cras · 02-27-2006, 06:07 PM

You better not be hating on Judge Smails (aka Ted Knight)!!!!!

The Oz · 02-27-2006, 06:12 PM

I will always remember Rome as being the guy Jim Everett smacked around. With that embarrassing incident, he established himself as a tough-talking weenie & he has never changed. I have agreed with a couple things he's said, but overall he's just an ass with a napoleon complex.

IatricSB · 02-27-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

I say "Colin Cowherd" and immediately think "Ass".

Someone should tell him that he is not Jim Rome and should stop trying to do his show like the King of Smack.

Thankfully, I've never once listened to Colin and thought he was trying to do his show like Jim Rome. Are you sure you've ever listened or just going on what others have said.

IatricSB · 02-27-2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Rome is Burning is the TV show. The Jungle is the nickname for Rome's radio show.

Both suck. He's got a worn out schtick that is WAY past it's time and yet he keeps trotting it out there. One Trick Pony.

QuestGAV · 02-27-2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Oz

I will always remember Rome as being the guy Jim Everett smacked around. With that embarrassing incident, he established himself as a tough-talking weenie & he has never changed.

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Rome is a loser. Cowherd is a wannabe loser.

Cras · 02-27-2006, 06:26 PM

I used to listen to Colin quite regularly because the station that carries Rome doesn't come in so good where I am at.

It is the whole one man show, the inside jokes, taking very little phone calls, and the 30 min. rants that reminded me of Rome. He is not as clever as Rome nor does he have the same command of the English language as Rome does.

02-27-2006, 01:56 PM	#1
Sublimity Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: This thread. Posts: 3,199	Colin Cowherd: A Laugh a Day I caught the end of his show on ESPN Radio this afternoon, and he was talking about the Kenny Williams/Frank Thomas thing, which quickly moved into talk of Thomas' career. And he started saying that he likes to go with his gut feeling when it comes to the Hall of Fame, such that when he hears a name, if he says "Hall of Fame" immediately, that's a HoF player, but if he hesitates, it's not. (He's very much against the use of metrics of any kind.) So he said Thomas makes him hesitate just a little, with a part of him that says HoF no doubt, but part of him saying he didn't get enough clutch hits, was injured during key times, and other claims that don't have any numbers to back them up. So then, inexplicably, he mentions Jim Rice, and says something to the effect, "I say 'Jim Rice' and immediately say 'Hall of Famer.' He dominated the sport for a decade. He was the Barry Bonds of his generation." I almost crashed my car. Thanks, Colin. He then said something else about how, if anything, Thomas may have underachieved over his career because he was expecting more. I didn't really catch that, as I was still laughing from hearing Rice being equated to Bonds. __________________ mrs ria: I hereby dub Sublimity the Glorious Upholder of the 5B3. Current leading vote-getter in the Worst Poster in OT History poll.

02-27-2006, 01:59 PM	#2
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02-27-2006, 02:02 PM	#3
abailey3313 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,718	Colin Cowherd has suffered a ratings bump of -5 in credability. __________________

02-27-2006, 04:01 PM	#5
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	I say "Colin Cowherd" and immediately think "Ass". Someone should tell him that he is not Jim Rome and should stop trying to do his show like the King of Smack. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

02-27-2006, 04:28 PM	#7
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	Jim Rome = Smart and Entertaining. Rack him. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

02-27-2006, 02:04 PM	#4
His Own Bad Self All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,221	I say "Colin Cowherd" and immediately think "Most ignorant sports radio personality ever." Without hesitating.

02-27-2006, 05:43 PM	#8
Dwolfson20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not St. Louis Posts: 2,872	What? Jim Rome is probably the second most overrated person of the last decade (to Keanu Reeves). __________________

02-27-2006, 05:52 PM	#9
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	Dan Patrick is who is overrated. That guy couldn't last in the Jungle. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

02-27-2006, 05:55 PM	#11
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	Rome calls his show the Jungle. That would have been picked up by all the Clones out there. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

02-27-2006, 05:57 PM	#13
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	Rome is Burning is the TV show. The Jungle is the nickname for Rome's radio show. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

02-27-2006, 06:06 PM	#14
Dwolfson20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not St. Louis Posts: 2,872	That guy in your avatar is probably smarter than Jim Rome. __________________

02-27-2006, 06:07 PM	#15
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	You better not be hating on Judge Smails (aka Ted Knight)!!!!! __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

02-27-2006, 06:12 PM	#16
The Oz Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 71	I will always remember Rome as being the guy Jim Everett smacked around. With that embarrassing incident, he established himself as a tough-talking weenie & he has never changed. I have agreed with a couple things he's said, but overall he's just an ass with a napoleon complex.

02-27-2006, 06:26 PM	#20
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	I used to listen to Colin quite regularly because the station that carries Rome doesn't come in so good where I am at. It is the whole one man show, the inside jokes, taking very little phone calls, and the 30 min. rants that reminded me of Rome. He is not as clever as Rome nor does he have the same command of the English language as Rome does. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!