Jim Rome Takes Heat For Calling Marching Band Members 'Dorks'

Syndicated Sports personality Jim Rome apologized over the weekend for calling members of marching bands "dorks" after Band Nation schooled the professional provocateur on what it takes to be in a band.

The CBS Sports Radio talker, who has earned a reputation for name-calling and starting fights, started the controversy on Thursday with a tweet that has since been deleted.

"Is there anyone not in a marching band who thinks those dorks running around with their instruments are cool?"


#MarchOnRome Tweets

Musicians and marching bands responded using the hashtag #MarchOnRome with a few examples of why being in a marching band is more than running around a field, prompting Rome to apologize.

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