Smack Off Tomorrow! Call In Sick
For Jim Rome‘s loyal legion of clones, tomorrow marks the show’s equivalent of the Super Bowl — The Jim Rome Show‘s highly anticipated 23rd annual “Smack Off” happens tomorrow, July 28, live from noon-3pm ET on CBS Sports Radio. The most creative fans earn their way into the “Smack Off” as they show off their best rant on the sports topic of their choosing. Participants include previous winners and runners-up who have landed a spot in the Top 10, as well as frequent and first-time callers throughout the year that impress Rome enough to score a Golden Ticket. “The first ‘Smack Off’ came about because I wanted a day when only the best callers would be invited to call in to compete with each other to determine who was the best,” said Rome. “At that time, I had no idea it would become an annual tradition, let alone one that would last for more than two decades. Every year, the callers get bigger, bolder and more creative with their ideas, so I can’t wait to find out which caller will become the next legend.”
This year’s “Smack Off” will feature 25 contestants competing for a cash prize of $5,000. MMA legend and 2012 “Smack Off” champion, Chael Sonnen is hoping to win his second title this year, while Yahoo’s MLB columnist and New York Times bestselling author, Jeff Passan will be making his “Smack Off” debut. Over the last 23 years “Smack Off” has featured well-known sports figures like University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh and retired NBA player Tom Tolbert, while J.T. the Brick, Sean Pendergast and Jay Mohr have used the “Smack Off” to launch their own radio careers.
“Jim Rome’s ‘Smack Off’ is a sports event like no other,” said Eric Spitz, Director of Programming, CBS Sports Radio. “The ‘Clones’ represent the most passionate, knowledgeable and creative sports fans around; the preparation and ingenuity they put into making their ‘Smack Off’ truly original is just amazing. This year’s contestants have their work cut out for them and I’m sure they’ll deliver as always.” Listen live at http://radio.cbssports.com.
