From this morning's RAMP Newsletter...
"It's an announcement that Jim Rome himself would describe as "Epic!" -- CBS Sports Radio has signed nationally awesome sports personality Jim Rome as the newest piece of the personality line-up when the 24/7 radio network launches next year. The Jim Rome Show will run live weekdays from noon-3pm ET beginning Wednesday, January 2, 2013. "Jim would be at the top of any list highlighting sports radio's most authoritative and opinionated hosts, which is exactly why we're thrilled to welcome him to CBS Sports Radio," said CBS Radio Pres./CEO Dan Mason. "We're building a network that showcases the incredible assets of CBS Radio and CBS Sports, and creating a strategic opportunity for growth in this untapped marketplace. Jim's presence in this marquee time period adds strength to our lineup and exceptional value to our advertisers."
I certainly hope CBS doesn't force all of their sports stations to carry him. In Chicago, CBS owns the Score, and I for one, would much rather hear Dan McNeil in that time slot. Maybe it's just me, but I've always considered Rome to be the most overrated sportscaster in the country. There's something about his delivery that has always rubbed me the wrong way.
