MHR Radio Welcomes Bill Romanowski - LIVE TONIGHT!

by John Bena on Oct 8, 2008 12:58 PM MDT in MHR Radio Comment 26 comments

4-Time Super Bowl Champion Will Join TheSportsGuru Live During MHR Radio Tonight - 9PM - 11PM EST

One of the fiercest linebackers ever to lace them up, 16-year veteran Bill Romanowski is set to join me live tonight during MHR Radio. Romanowski won 4 Super Bowls as a player, including two with the Broncos.

In 1994, Bill Romanowski donated $100 for each of his 96 tackles to The Caring Foundation of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Bill Romanowski was among the finalists for the Dick Butkus Award as a senior in 1987 at Boston College, given annually to the top linebacker in the nation, as he led the Golden Eagles with 156 tackles.

Played with four teams in his NFL career: the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and Oakland Raiders.

Two-time Pro Bowler: 1996 & 1998.

Won 4 Super Bowls - 2 with the San Francisco, 2 with Denver

Only Linebacker to start 5 Super Bowls

Playing career lasted from 1988 thru 2003(16 seasons)

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Romo on MHR Radio!!!

Guru, you just continue to make this show better and better. Dude, this is totally SICK. I loved when Romo played for the Broncos. He brought an attitude to the defense and made sure the opposing offenses knew where he was.

MHR Radio Rocks!!!

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 4

by weazel on Oct 8, 2008 1:06 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Bada$$!!!!

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by irish1611 on Oct 8, 2008 1:16 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweet!

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"Jerry Jones is Al Davis with a smile!"

The creator of the following names: conquered fader nation, Phyllis and his merry men

by mdierk on Oct 8, 2008 1:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow!! You're really outdoing yourself, Guru!!

But I have to miss tonight.

Well, I trust you are going to record the program. That’s not as good as being there and bantering with you and our MHR friends, but at least I will be able to listen.

Thanks for your FANTASTIC work, Guru!!

Never argue with a fool, lest you take on his appearance. - my daddy

by AZDynamics on Oct 8, 2008 1:20 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

niiiiccceeeee...

Guru,

I have a lot of respect for the professionalism you are bringing to the project that is SB Nation. To be real honest it wouldn’t surprise me if, in a year or two, we lose you to one of the more major venues like the post, the RMR or perhaps even denverbroncos.com

Keep up the good work. BTW, is it possible to get a recording of the program tonight? I will unfortunately not be able to attend but would love to here good ol nasty a$$ romo!

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2006/12/22/philip-rivers-bends-nick-hardwick-over-in-the-showers-gets-off/2

by EastCoastBronco on Oct 8, 2008 1:25 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

You can subscribe to the podcast

through feedburner.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 8, 2008 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy Cow...

You just keep raising the bar over and over again…this is awesome, I can’t wait to hear it.

by studbucket on Oct 8, 2008 1:44 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Romo

I know Romo was a tough player in his day, but didn’t he have issues with steroids and diet pills?

by TopRowInvesco on Oct 8, 2008 1:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Just one guys opinion

But Romo has made a heroic effort to make good with the life he was given.

He admits to doping (the “clear”, the designer steroid that wasn’t tested for for many years), but only in his final years with the raiders. Before that however he would spend upwards of $200,000 a year on gurus, doctors, physical therapists and diet supplements to build muscle and decrease recovery time from injuries.

He played like a dark version of Rod Smith. He was motivated by the same things as Rod, feelings that he might lose his job anyday, that he had to work and play harder than anyone else just to have a locker, etc. But unlike Rod, who manifested his desire in an unapproachable work ethic, Romo turned, literally, to the “darkside.” He cloistered hate within his heart and used that to approach the game. He was very successful with that scheme, but it threatedned to tear his life apart, a life that featured a beautiful wife, and two great kids.

The fact that he still has that family, and that they are more supportive of him than ever, tells me that despite our outward perceptions, he has salvaged his life from a situation that has destroyed other men. he ahs always struggled towards the good, but once you accept hatred as a means of success, you have to bottom out on that hate before you can move forward again.

I think he has.

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 8, 2008 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Check out his book

For those who want to know the whole story and for an interesting read go get his book.

He wrote the book with help from Adam Schefter. It is called Romo My Life on the Edge: Living Dreams and Slaying Dragons. It is a really good read.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 4

by weazel on Oct 8, 2008 4:14 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

He has some pretty major steroid problems. He was also considered a pretty dirty player. He has admitted to breaking fingers while in pile-ups and such.

However I have to put the pride I have in my generally moral outlook on life and say that I REALLY loved watching him play football. In his prime, he was an absolute beast.

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2006/12/22/philip-rivers-bends-nick-hardwick-over-in-the-showers-gets-off/2

by EastCoastBronco on Oct 8, 2008 1:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

that's just old school football

my dad always tells stories of things like that going on in the pile, and he only player hs football…now I never had that go on, but I played o-line most of the time so I wasn’t involved in many pile ups.

by Sneaky Sean on Oct 8, 2008 4:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

steroids didn't happen till the end of his career with the Raiders

according to his book

by Sneaky Sean on Oct 8, 2008 4:22 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

No freakin way dude...

No FREAKIN way!!!

Seriously, I will be here in spite of all my homework. Must get to doing it, though.

4-1.

by papigrande on Oct 8, 2008 1:55 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Awesome Guru..................

I’m sure he has probably forgotten all about it, but could you give him a BIG FAT THANK YOU for my jersey and if at all possible, I’d like to personally thank him if there is any way to contact him. He will never know what that stuff meant to me at that time in my life. I am going to try to be there but I’ve been having connection issues with MHR Radio so I don’t know if I will be able to participate or not. Also, my middle school football team that I coach is getting the team picture taken tonight so I might be late. Man, this is awesome. Unbelievable. Thanks Guru.

The player who thinks he can and the player who knows he can are two different players, which one are you???

by Broncofan on Oct 8, 2008 1:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Email me...

the specifics of the story…I don’t want to mess them up…

-TSG

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by John Bena on Oct 8, 2008 2:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope he gets your message.

Your story is truely heart-warming.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 4

by weazel on Oct 8, 2008 4:20 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

AWESOME!

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Oct 8, 2008 2:01 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Good job

I just have a hard time liking this guy. His act bothered and still bugs me to this day. I am thankfull he was a defensive leader for them, but I cant get past what he represented.
Again you are awesome on getting people. Maybe you can get some others like Billy Thompson or Gradishar sometime. Now that would be Super Awesome

somethings wrong, Trying to conquer these fears i thought were gone. And it's been so long, I'm dying to live in a world i don't belong

by broncfanstuckinsd on Oct 8, 2008 2:39 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Same here broncfanstuckinsd

but when i heard ‘s Broncofan’s story i changed my mind.

That’s ok with me. We’re playing for wins, not media publicity....HT 9/11/08

by firstfan on Oct 8, 2008 2:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well....................

He has fessed up to some bad things. I have made mistakes in my life too. There are consequences to our actions and Romo has paid his dues, as have I. We all will sooner or later. When a man shows repentance I am willing to forgive. Here is a quote for ya.

“Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.”

Jesus Christ

The player who thinks he can and the player who knows he can are two different players, which one are you???

by Broncofan on Oct 8, 2008 3:05 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Im glad

I agree with firstfan, and your experience with what he did for you is awesome. Me, myself, I dont like the guy. Maybe I never will or maybe I will. Its great he is repenting. I am far from perfect and have many faults but its hard for me to really express what I feel about the guy. I do hope he is being geniune.

I am glad you have found JC, but for me its a different story

somethings wrong, Trying to conquer these fears i thought were gone. And it's been so long, I'm dying to live in a world i don't belong

by broncfanstuckinsd on Oct 8, 2008 3:26 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

he played with any edge he could get

Everything I have heard is that he is a great guy off the field…I loved the slap in the face of chumera during SB32.

by Sneaky Sean on Oct 8, 2008 4:09 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

EPIC WIN

Looking forward to it

by binford04 on Oct 8, 2008 5:34 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

thank you guru ! you should be getting paid for this .

   I will always say the day we got bill was the day we punched the raiders in the face
    and said the broncos will no longer be pushed around anymore.
    He gave the late 90s team defense the killer attitude thus propelling us to the
      super bowl wins .
           and besides I like to listen to bill when he talks he is so calm he sounds like he
           is on drugs . funny .

by broncosfaninphilly on Oct 8, 2008 6:18 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs