Some info. regarding Finebaum's future possibilities, including ESPN interest...http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/01/missing_paul_finebaum_already.html
Really like him too. It was really irritating when he left local radio here in Nashville. Even though he is a UT fan, he is very objective and is not hesitant to discuss the problems at UT. I thought it hilarious that when Randy Sanders was the OC at UT, he never would call him by his name, only RS.I really like Bill King's radio program on XM 91 and listen to it on the way to work. It's all college sports with the main focus being on football.
I see him doing something similar to Tim Brando. Brando originates his show from his home in Shreveport while it is simulcast on CBS Sports Network. PF could do the same while his show could air on one of any of the networks.I don't look for PF to "find a home" at any other Bham based station. IMO I think he's plateaued in this area career-wise and is probably getting tired of pitting the UA/*U fans against each other. Also, he seems to have been star-struck on his last visit to NYC and is probably chomping at the bit to get back up there.
I look for him to take his show to a larger market, or at least to an area that will support his burgeoning ego. Problem is, he won't find a market that is as big on football as are the folks in Alabama.
But who knows? Maybe he'll grow to love basketball and soccer.
I have felt this way for quite a while...Rome doesn't really interact with the callers, just gives them the airwaves to rant or spew and then go and listen to their glorious selves on the podcast. I am amazed at how Darrel/Darryl from GA, Tammy, Jim from Tuscaloosa, Jim from Crestwood, I-man, Legend, et al. have made themselves noteworthy and almost acheived"celebrity" status when Finebaum lets them rant/spew the way Rome does...the only thing that sets Finebaum above so many others is, yes, his guests and when a big story breaks he's almost always on the forefront or "in the know".Other than the guest segments, he lost me a few years ago when the show became "Jim Rome Lite".
Legend is no better or more rational than Tammy. He's just right more often in his predictions because we've been winning. Swap the recent histories and the current directions of the programs and he'd seem just as delusional. And, he's just as classless. JMHO.As for some of the callers you take the good with the bad. That being said I knda like when Legend calls after a win or better yet a barn loss. CLASSIC!
Nice points about his show. I was in Salt Lake City when the tornadoes hit T-Town and the rest of the state that day in April. I tuned into the Weather Channel in the doctors lounge but not a lot of info at that early stage of the out break.Opinion about Finebaum is all over the board. I will say however, I think he deep down loves the SEC and he can talk about it but he's not going to put up with it from folks outside of this region. What he has done for the kid from Iowa which has CP has been tremendous. Finebaum took the time and went to vistit him and his parents were so thankful of Paul letting their son talk on his show on a daily basis. During the aftermath of the tornados of 2011, his show was pretty much dedicated to getting info out to victims as well as those who were looking for a way to help. If you'll remember, he had not been on Sirius for very long but he forged ahead trying to help the best he could. He was also instrumental along with Randy Owens in helping organize the Alabama Rises concert to raise money.
As for some of the callers you take the good with the bad. That being said I knda like when Legend calls after a win or better yet a barn loss. CLASSIC!
Roundtable wit and knowledge way >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Finebaum Moron-Babysitting Variety Show.They may also be getting a raise for being in a "primetime" slot.
Temporary stuff for now. They did have Chris Stewart and Jacob Allison filling time from 11-2, and it was actually worth listening to.What is airing now from 10-2?
Well, he didn't say that Legend wasn't delusional, just that he is fun to listen to and I agree. I've never understood the hate for the Finebaum show, I enjoy it for what it is, dumb fun entertainment. There is plenty of other serious sports talk radio, the Finebaum Show is a nice change of pace for the ride home (well, was), makes me laugh after a hard day's work. It's also a great reminder that all fan-bases have there share of dumb idiot redneck nut jobs.Legend is no better or more rational than Tammy. He's just right more often in his predictions because we've been winning. Swap the recent histories and the current directions of the programs and he'd seem just as delusional. And, he's just as classless. JMHO.
And I can't think of a better time of year than this for Finebaum to take his wife on that long awaited around the world cruise.I enjoy the show living up in Ohio. .....
I'll miss the show for 3 months.
Yep . Mornings and afternoon drive are where it's at .Maybe, but the rush hour time slot gets a lot more ratings.
When Bill was on a local show on the AM dial, it was no secret that he is a UT guy. But as was previously posted, he is fairly objective and treats his callers well. He's good people.I had Sirius when I traveled for work, thinking about signing back up. I liked King's show as well, never really caught on to him being a UT fan, but maybe that's because of Derrick Dooley there wasn't much to crow about. I would listen to Paul in the afternoons when out of town just to get some local news. Arute's show was pretty good as well, I listened when he was paired with Mike Leach.