NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (UPI) — CBS Sports Radio commentator Jim Rome apologized to marching band “dorks” across the nation after he felt the backlash of a Twittersphere explosion for his comments.
Rome’s comments on Thursday got a swift and pointed response from members of marching bands across the nation under the hashtag #MarchOnRome.
That moment @jimrome became public enemy #1 of bands across the world. You messed with the wrong dorks. #MarchOnRome pic.twitter.com/Q6BBYD8ios— CollegeMarchingBands (@CollegeMarching) January 2, 2015
Rome, whose syndicated radio show is heard across the nation, said he was “out of line” for the comment and does not condone bullying.
Band nation – I hear you. I was out of line. I apologize. I do not condone bullying of any kind and that was not my intent.— Jim Rome (@jimrome) January 2, 2015
Still, that hasn’t quelled the outrage from marching band members. Many have taken to Twitter and Facebook to let Rome know just how they feel.
Just “running around with our instruments,” and serving our country. #ProudtobeinBand #romeisburning #MarchOnRome pic.twitter.com/IXXXdnvbbv— The Army Field Band (@fieldband) January 2, 2015
Me with all me “dork” friends #romeisburning #MarchOnRome @DCI @jimrome pic.twitter.com/TInp7eb241— Jason Schubert (@jschubs22) January 2, 2015
Band mattered for Patrick Henry Hughes who is blind and cripple but still marched in the @MarchingCards #MarchOnRome pic.twitter.com/9O6D3joowY— CollegeMarchingBands (@CollegeMarching) January 2, 2015
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