Jimmy Hyams Retiring.......

[OffTackleVol]

I feel completely opposite. The professional presentation of Sports Talk has stood out to me in this growing sea of Pat McAfees and wannabe "personality brands" that have devoured sports media. Hot takes, melodramatic speaking, or talking loud or long to make a point are a dime a dozen these days. It's actually refreshing to get an even-handed approach to sports conversation and news - even if it's sometimes a bit behind. I've always found it nice to have something that managed to stay even-keeled against all that noise.

I mean, I listened to a few minutes of "Chuck and Chernoff" and they were talking about the Knicks "not having balls anymore," making fun of another show for having no listeners, and talking about people getting smoked. They were also playing clips from players speaking and making fun of what they said. I don't really see the appeal of that kind of commentary.

The 2-3 times I've listened to "Chuck and Chernoff" were pathetic..............had to turn the dial.

 

[aaronvol]

Interestingly, I knew this three weeks ago and he announced it today.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Does this include no more Sports Source On Sunday morning?

 

[sonofUT62]

I thought I read where Bob is retiring?

He wont survive Nico and Madden.

 

[jimed1]

Enjoy Jimmy. Life is short.

 

[BigOrangeFanatic]

Tennessee will never wear black jerseys.

 

[MSME Vol]

He likely retired right after the orange bowl and is just now reporting it

 

[MurphyVol]

I'm in the minority; but I've always liked Jimmy. I've met him in passing a couple times and he was a really nice guy.

I'm hoping he finally admits he's a Vol fan. He has proudly worn his impartial reporting badge for years but you can tell fandom has crept in. He now often refers to the Vols as "we" and other little things that he didn't used to do years ago.

 

[UTwild82]

He was professional and verified his information rather than just run with anything for the sake of being first. We need more in the media like that these days IMO.

Here's a legitimate Thank you, Jimmy.

 

[UTFanHades]

Jimmy has a unique and remarkable story. Hopefully one day he shares it. Thanks Jimmy for doing your best and sharing your talents both in print and radio. Prayers for a blessed retirement.

What’s remarkable about being an LSU homer who doesn’t give a hoot about UT despite working the UT beat for 30 plus years?

 

[UTFanHades]

I'm in the minority; but I've always liked Jimmy. I've met him in passing a couple times and he was a really nice guy.

I'm hoping he finally admits he's a Vol fan. He has proudly worn his impartial reporting badge for years but you can tell fandom has crept in. He now often refers to the Vols as "we" and other little things that he didn't used to do years ago.

Sorry-he doesn’t get to bandwagon UT

 

[UTFanHades]

He was professional and verified his information rather than just run with anything for the sake of being first. We need more in the media like that these days IMO.

Here's a legitimate Thank you, Jimmy.

I agree for print, but radio is entertainment and not hard news.

 

[StarRaider]

Does this include no more Sports Source On Sunday morning?

He said he would continue the Sunday Show with Judge Irwin

 

[Mightyvol]

What’s remarkable about being an LSU homer who doesn’t give a hoot about UT despite working the UT beat for 30 plus years?

You are clueless. You neither know Jimmy or anything about him.

 

[kptvol1]

This fan base is brutal, man

 

[I4Vols]

Brian Brohm has accepted the role of his replacement to be announced soon.

Well, that's a relief... I thought I heard a rumor that Bobby Petrino would switch jobs again and ride into the studio on a motorcycle with Sinan the Squirrel

 

[Elhanan]

The only way to announce this properly would be a month after the fact.

 

[bigfredtn]

Jimmy's reporting has never been the same since he lost his insider access.

 

[Volfan1000]

Jimmy’s blog: It’s been a great ride but it’s time to pass the torch | WNML-AF

Wow..........Jimmy retiring from bringing us the news 2 to 3 weeks late. Crazy thing is, he announced his retirement early, I'll give him props for that.

Congratulations to Hyams on his retirement and now he can have some quality time with his grandchildren.

I think he will probably still be on the Sports Source tv show with John Pennington on Sundays.

 

[TJSVOLS]

Sports animal needs to use this as an opportunity to update their trash format. They need to hire broadcasters prioritizing sense of humor and broadcasting talent above sports knowledge. They can learn the sports part on the job. Shows need to be engaging and entertaining. None of them currently are. And quit taking so many damn calls. The same 10 inbred hillbillies call every day asking different versions of the same banal questions. Rolling calls is a cop out. It's what you do if you're a host who is untalented and has nothing to say. Listen to Chuck and Chernoff in Atlanta and then try to listen to 10 minutes of Sports Animal. It is glaringly worse.

yea just what we need more clowns on that don’t know anything about sports.

 

[theroyz71]

So you have a problem with Steve and his crootin questions for Brent?

Hey fellas.

 

[A.J.]

He said he would continue the Sunday Show with Judge Irwin

That’s good. Listening to him and the Judge on Sunday mornings while we get ready for church has been part of our routine for a long time now. It would be weird if it wasn’t there anymore.

 

[Voltopia]

What’s remarkable about being an LSU homer who doesn’t give a hoot about UT despite working the UT beat for 30 plus years?

Uh, that's John Adams, my dude. The guy who "writes" for the News-Sentinel.

We're not talking about John Adams. We're talking about Jimmy Hyams. I'm pretty sure Jimmy is a Vol.

And before you say it, the "John" in "John and Jimmy" is also not John Adams. That's John Wilkerson. Who is also a Vol. And is also not John Adams.

 

[Vfl2407]

Great. Now if Kesling would do the same

That would merit a parade across the Henley Street bridge.

 

[UTFanHades]

You are clueless. You neither know Jimmy or anything about him.

He literally said on the air once that he doesn’t care about UT losing when a caller asked if he cared. His words, not mine.