Matt Perrault Fires Back At Jim Rose
KXSP (590 AM) afternoon sports talk show host Matt Perrault spent time Thursday responding to the article published in this week's Media Watch column in the latest edition of the Omaha City Weekly.
During the 3 p.m. hour of "The Big Show," Perrault said he "doesn't really like Jim Rose," and shared with listeners the story of a lunch the two had at the Ironwood Country Club a few weeks after Perrault arrived in Omaha in April of 2005.
"I remember calling my ex-girlfriend right after that and I said, 'I've just had the most ridiculous lunch with the most pretentious man I've ever met in my life,'" Perrault said. "From that moment on, I just (said) Jim Rose and I will not get along."
Perrault said he has not spoken to Rose recently, but the two have crossed paths - including once during "a funny night" at a bar in Downtown Omaha.
"It was literally like 'Anchorman' where you had all the KFAB people on one side and all the Big Sports 590 people on the other," he said. "I felt like we were going to have a brawl."
Perrault took issue with Rose's assertion that the former Husker football play-by-play man has received more than 3,000 e-mails of support and that "The Big Show" has not received 3,000 e-mails since it debuted nearly three years ago.
"I probably get a thousand e-mails in a week," Perrault said. "Why would you even try to crack back on a dumb statement like that? There's no need for that. It makes you look stupid."
Although he didn't elaborate on his sources, Perrault stuck to his story that Greg Sharpe will be the new play-by-play voice of the Nebraska football team.
"We can all start fresh," he said. "Callahan's gone. Pederson's gone and Jim Rose is gone. It's a win, win, win for everyone."
Big show Co-host Travis Justice joined Perrault later on Thursday's show and called Rose's statement about not knowing Bo Pelini's wife, Mary Pat, a lie. But he was also quick to say that it wasn't really an issue.
"That's a lie because I watched him go in and say hi (at the press conference to announce Pelini's hiring as head coach)," Justice said. "I don't care if he went in to say hi. Keep in mind that there's a relationship there between those two. During Bo's time as head coach the first time around, Jim was the voice there. Jim hosted the TV show. Jim was on the road with them down at the Alamo Bowl."
Justice said he likes Rose and has never had a problem with him.
"Sometimes you (referring to Perrault) and I get mixed up," Justice said. "I don't care what you think about Jim. But I've known him for the 14 years that I've been here. I've never had a problem with him. I like Jim. Every time that we see each other we say hi and have some conversation. I didn't think I attacked him, personally."
Listen to the "The Big Show" segments regarding Rose here: 3 p.m. hour, Part I, 3 p.m. hour, Part II, 4 p.m. hour.
117 comments:
Matt Perrault probably does get a thousand emails a week.
He just needs a good email spam filter is all...That'll get you back down to the couple of dozen that actually pertain to you.
Who the hell cares? It's a non-issue.
Look at the 3 people involved in this "story". Do any of them have an ounce of credibility in this market? Sounds like the truth lies somewhere in the middle.
Rose has given me little reason to doubt him. The other 2 have ZERO credibility.
The problem with Perrault is that he uses his best guess instead of actual facts. But he thinks he can get away with it because he firmly attests that he is not a "journalist." With that, he attempts to absolve himself of any and all responsibility for everything he says, whether it be right or wrong.
He needs to realize that whether he considers himself a "journalist" or not, there are consequences for his words. From his Rasmussen rumors when Altman left, to now this Jim Rose situation, he has carelessly thrown out rumor and innuendo without pausing to think that people are actually listening... people who actually know the facts. Unfortunately, the subjects of his rumors don't have their own radio shows, so they're forced to defend themselves on blogs like this one.
Perrault needs to understand that people will take what he says as gospel, for the simple fact that it is emanating from the airwaves.
It isn't surprising that Justice has jumped on board, considering he went with the Callahan rumor on the 10pm news (he reported that Callahan had been asked to resign, which has been refuted by everyone involved). You'd think that a guy who's been in the business (and the market) for so long would have a better grasp of journalistic ethics.
It's better to be last and right, than first and wrong.
And all too often, they are the latter.
This is too funny! All three are like little children mouthing back and forth on a playground. There probably is some merit to the rumor that Rose was trying to get his job back. The guy lied about not knowing Mary Pat. He was there at the press conference and said "hello" to her for crying out loud. I was there to see it.
None of them have an ounce of credibility. Not Rose, not Perrault, not Justice.
No to defend Perrault, but the man is pure entertainment. He mouths half truths just like Rush Limbaugh mouths half truths. It isn't any different. Take everything that is said with a grain of salt.
Is this cyberbullying?
No, it won't be a win-win situation until Mr. Perrault is fired. He can take his little no-talent Travis Justice AND that dweeb of a nemesis of his, Jim Rose, with him. This kind of juvenile programming belongs in a market more fitting of these buffoons' talent...some place like North Platte.
And Mr. Perrault wonders why he can't get a job at some big East Coast market...
Quote:
"We can all start fresh," he said. "Callahan's gone. Pederson's gone and Jim Rose is gone. It's a win, win, win for everyone."
Let's really start fresh and get rid of Perrault!!
"It was literally like 'Anchorman' "
stay classless Matt....stay cluesless Matt
According to 10:15's crappy logic, I know everyone I have said "hi" to. I don't doubt he said hi. It is not too hard to know it is Bo's wife when she is standing next to him, with their kids. Doesn't mean he would know her if he saw her on the street.
I'm certain Rose could identify Mary Pat because he was at the Dec. 2 press conference standing along one of the back walls in his faux NU letter jacket.
That's right, a fake letter jacket.
He also was one of the last people to wander out when it was all done. Two words - hanger-on. No idea why he needed to be there; I thought he was burned out. Maybe he thought somebody there would know the names of his kids' teachers.
Apparently the ego is bigger than ever. Thank goodness he no longer is broadcasting games. Perrault may be gay and Trav a tool, but (gulp, I can't believe I'm typing this), they're probably more right than anyone wants to admit.
After that comment about not being able to ID Mrs. Pelini, it's obvious he's side-stepping the truth, most likely not for the first time. It's the way someone that self-absorbed works.
Holy crap, Perrault got one right. His first impression after that lunch could not be a more accurate assessment of whom he'd just dined with.
Wow, my grammar was gooder on that... oh crap, there me go again.
I don't listen to Matt's show. But I did listen to the podcast. I would turn on the radio today, but then Matt would be able to say he's getting more listeners. So I won't.
Matt opened today's show by saying he has a fun show for today and added that he doesn't say that very often.
I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello Pot, I'm Kettle glad to know you.
The Perrault and JR, two peas in an ugly pod.
Oh boy...first the Windrum-Poisson catfight and now Perrault and Rose in a catfight...this is blogger heaven!
I would be happier if he opened by saying he no longer had a show.
maybe Matt and Jim were lovers, broke up, and are airing their dirty laundry on the air and in cyberspace...and T Daddy Justice is in it because Lil Cub Matt is his boy toy. Ah, love.
Horatio Caine nailed it. Rose is a joke and a horrible announcer. Perrault can be annoying, but he is better than Rose.
Maybe they should all just don some singlets and have it out on the wrestling mat...like the real men that they pretend to be.....
somebody calling themselves "omajbg1" posted a comment on the o.mediablog basically saying that Journal is going to be firing people at 590 and km3. I don't know if he/she is talking out their ass, but it sounds like someone in management making a comment. I just don't see them letting Travis Justice go because they'd be without a well-known sportscaster and commentator.
They could also do a tag-team match: Matt and Trav vs. Jim and Adrian.
Rock Chalk:
My sentiments exactly!
Let's hope JBS is serious about cutting the dead wood at BS590. And say what you want about Rose, at least he doesn't make an ass of himself every time his mic is open. Perrault can't HELP but do it...
I heard a rumor that Matt applied for the Husker PBP gig and Matt thinks Rose bad mouthed him.
To 1:05
Sorry, but I must politely disagree. Have you ever tried to endure one of Rosie's broadcasts? You're better off being where Borat ended up during the newd fight in his movie.
Hermie from Rudolph (a.k.a. Rosie) and his self-righteous, squeaky, nails-on-the-chalkboard voice that goes up several octaves on 7-yard gains is enough to make a buzzard puke.
Then the constant I'm-smarmier-than-you references to high school nicknames and "look at me I've memorized the media guide" quoting of information someone else has already spewed/written induces douche chills.
If there's anyone more self-righteous, self-absorbed and pious than Rosie (not withstanding Perrault for all of you who are ready to type the obvious answer) thankfully he hasn't reached these airwaves.
Ever tried listening to him ask a coach a question in the post game? After a two-minute statement that includes throwing around terms like 2-gaps and Tea-Bagged, maybe some words come out that possibly kinda resemble a question.
Oh, and for those of you who say, "Boy, for someone who can't stand him, you sure listen to him and know how he talks," don't even. Anybody who wanted to listen to games for the past six seasons (sans the three best in that span at the end of the '07 season) HAD NO CHOICE TO LISTEN because of Paul Arrongant dumping Warren Swain for Rosie.
Ladies and gentlemen of the village, I present you with another carcass. Commence ravaging.
well written, axel.
Losing one's job is a terrible ordeal to experience, so I don't wish Matt Perrault or Travis Justice to be fired. However, I would like to see them find other employment so we don't have to hear or see them on the air. Omaha may be market #75 (TV), but there's too big of a potential audience to settle for the mediocre (at best) talents of Justice and Perrault.
Jim Rose would do well to resign from KFAB as well because he ISN'T good at what he does, and it always sounds like he's whining. He's even worse than TJ and MP.
Axel:
As usual...well thought out and to the point. One of the most intelligent items I've read on this blog.
o.media...I like the new site. It's a good companion piece to this one.
Axel, I wish I had the time and lack of life to write that long an entry on a blog, any blog....especially on such a lame, over hyped topic.
Now Which one is Gay Matt, Travis Or Rose....?
anonymous 2:28pm: and yet you just comment on this topic.
2:28 - It probably took Axel less time to write that post than it took you to read all the posts. If that's the best you've got, save the keystrokes and move on.
MP needs to stop using the word "literally." Or get a dictionary.
This is just a classic manufactured controversy. The majority of the radio audience doesn't care anymore, so all of these gasbags need something to remind everyone they're on the air.
Jim Rose argues with Gary Sadlemyer every morning, calling him "Saddlier" and is the authority on everything.
I could not follow what was going on in the football game with his play by play.
I hope he quits KFAB and spends more "time with his family" so we don't have to listen to him any more.
I never thought i would say this, but i only hope there comes a day when there's no longer "Justice" in the world and nothing "Matt"ers.
Having been around Justice several times and running across others who know him, I can tell you that he is the biggest ass in Omaha TV sports with Matt Schtick a distant second.....but gaining.
Perrault seems to be a lost cause. From his rumor mongering with NU football, Altman and Rasmussen, and the idiotic statements he made about Creighton basketball being more important than coverage of the Westroads shooting, I DO NOT BELIEVE HIM and I feel that he is looking for attention...ANY KIND OF ATTENTION!
7:22 -
Travis I'll agree with you... but Shick is one of the nicest, most caring television personalities you'll ever meet. I met him a short while back and he was very generous with his time. You'd be in the minority in your opinion. Plus, from what I gather he's very well-respected in the business.
As for Perrault, I won't argue with you on any point. It's just too bad there isn't any accountability from Journal's standpoint.
oh well... I guess that's what these blogs are for.
To the "Matt Perrault is Gay" freak: he does kinda look like Stella, doesn't he? A little more hair and maybe a bit rounder face, though.
If you squint a little, you can imagine him emcee-ing a drag show... in full drag himself, of course...
It is kind of silly to make such a big deal out of a 30 second discussion by Justice and Perrault that was heard by probably 100 people.
Then again it is nice to have new stuff on this blog. Since Weide didn't put this up for a week he must have been struggling with even posting it.
The biggest laugh of all of this is Perrault calling anyone else "pretentious". Now that is funny!
February 1, 2008 12:51 PM Anonymous said...
Maybe they should all just don some singlets and have it out on the wrestling mat...like the real men that they pretend to be.....
What is it with the folks on this blog?? Why do so many posters seem to have a singlet fetish? Heck, go to Scheels and buy yourself a singlet. Just don't tell us what you're doing to yourself while you're wearing it.
Sorry, looks like Minge posted the rebuttal from Rose and Weide the "rebuttal rebuttal" from Perrault. Now I'm really getting confused.
Schick has it all going for him. He puts more into his work than anyone in this town. He's a classy guy who lives his faith. Do you want him to be stiff and boring like the rest of them?
For the REAL wrestling fans (as opposed to fans of that fake "pro wresting" bs), here's some media news for you from huskers.com:
Second-ranked Huskers Host Missouri
Date: Saturday, Feb. 2
Time: 7 p.m.
Television: NET1
Husker fans can catch all the action on Nebraska Educational Television as Nebraska hits the airwaves. NET airs their first Husker dual of the season with Larry Punteney on the call and former Husker Tolly Thompson providing color commentary. Thompson was a three-time All American at NU and a national champion in 1995 at heavweight. Huskers.com will also provide free video with audio and live stats.
Matt Schick is one of the most genuinely nice people I've ever been in contact with.
Not to get into too much detail, but when somebody goes out of his way to help some anonymous nobody who emails his blog...Then that tells you a lot about his character.
I think he just sometimes rubs people the wrong way because he has this sense of humor that is slightly out-of-phase with the norm.
But I also think he's one of the few sports personalities in the city who actually puts some effort into his work. I hope his station appreciates him
(end testimonial)
Quote: "I think he just sometimes rubs people the wrong way because he has this sense of humor that is slightly out-of-phase with the norm."
I am the one who commented about Schick being second on the list. THAT above is exactly the reason why I said that. I have run into him twice at the Qwest and that is what I had noticed. It was like the TV Matt carried over into real life. I guess his sarcasm rubs me the wrong way.
I can personally attest that Matt Schick is a VERY nice, decent person. Sure, he has a sarcastic wit about him, but that's just his sense of humor. I think his style of sports reporting is refreshing for this market. Some folks prefer the old school, straight-forward approach, and that's fine. Schick has fun with it.
1:59am -
"Ran into him twice"? Did you have a "conversation" and actually "interract" with him? That's how I'd draw an informed opinion.
As for this blog, all the negativity is ridiculous. The authors are just asking for it with some of these topics... Perrault and Justice vs. Rose? Sheesh.
used to work with schick back in kearney before i hit the big time..you hayseeds should count yourself blessed to get to watch him..afterall..i taught him everything i know..
To angry wrestling guy: Wassa matter son, sum sumbitch put a burr in your britches? All those that wanna see me open up a can of whoop ass on him, give me a hell yeah. And that's the bottom line, because Gay Matt said so.
About 6 months ago 1620 the Zone did a poll asking who your favorite sportscaster was. Schick got almost half the vote. The other half can watch another station, and they don't even have to get out of their chair to change the channel.
Isn't it a coincidence that S'vere who cohosts the show is with Channel 7 and Schick sometimes subs on Unsportsmanlike Conduct. What else would you expect?
How will this effect Todd and Tyler has anyone stopped to ask ??
Don't worry, Minge is on the hotline NOW!!!!!
Oh goodness, who cares!
Jim Minge cares....that's who!
Apparently all of you chilling since the Omaha TV News Blog have found a home.
None of these three people are worth this much time. However, I'm sure they all thank you because you are bringing their radio shows more pub than they've ever had at one time.
Um, 4:15 pm (today) why wouldn't Unsportsmanlike Conduct have hosts and sub-hosts from an ABC station? They are in a round-about way a part of the same company. And did someone else bring that up that I missed? Because I don't think it has anything to do with A) the three main people in the original post and B) Schick's personality (for the record, he's a friend of a friend, so I'm on his side...although he has no idea who I am).
I really hope there will be a 590 vs KFAB rumble. I would offer coins from my change cup to watch.
8:29 pm.....the point of 4:15's post was to say that of course 1620 listeners are going to be partial to a guy who subs in as host on that show.
To 3:37 pm Gay Matt: No burr in my britches.
It's just a fact that a bunch of steroid-infused middle-aged men bouncing each other around while sticking to a script is... fake. Entertainment, but fake. Not even close to being a sport.
College and Olympic wrestling is the real stuff, recognized as an athletic sport worldwide.
If you're into watching super-steroided men flexing their muscles while wearing spandex undies and going *GRRR*, all the more power to you. Enjoy. No hard feelings.
I'll stick with the real sport.
P.S. My friend Gay Steve would be more than happy to reinact that scene from Borat with you... you know, where Borat's head ends up in a very odorous, sweaty place? Of course, you'd get to play Borat. *GRIN*
Big "Sports?" 590:
"No commercials....no mercy!"
"There was a time, a time before cable. When the local sportsanchorman reigned supreme. When people believed everything they heard on TV. This was an age when only men were allowed to read the news. And in Omaha, one sports anchorman was more man then the rest. His name was.....TRAVIS JUSTICE!!! He was like a god walking amongst mere mortals (take than Jon Schuetz, Dave Webber, JJ Davis, Matt SScccchhhhhTtttiiiiiicccccckkkkkk, Merlyn Klaus, Jim Kelter, Ross Jernstrom, Terry Yeager and MOST OF ALL Ann Schatz!). He had a voice that could make a wolverine purr and suits so fine they made Sinatra look like a hobo. Stay classy Omaha!
hehehe.......
Angry wrestling guy needs to go back to his singlet site so we can get back to real issues that tens of people care about. Him and the other two people who care about singlets should go join the soccer moms and start talking about how people around the world love their sport but forget that no one here cares. Now can we please get back to the Matt, Trav and Rose ticle fight.
No - let's talk real wrestling. It's much more interesting discussion than Matt Perrault
Angry wrestling guy, I'll be Borat if you'll be on top, big boy. I just love a good pile driver.
Gay Matt Strikes Back
a.w.g., for someone who's not interested....you're sure keeping the conversation going. Call me.
FI-FI-FI-FO-FO-FI-FI.
Still Gay Matt Borat
Mr Perrault, I respectfully suggest that you begin sending your airchecks out very soon. I think you have some potential, but this market just isn't right for you.
PS: Sorry your Pats lost.
Bender: I have such a deep admiration for guys who role around on the floor with other guys.
Andrew: You'd never miss it. You don't have any goals.
Bender: Oh, but I do. I want to be just like you. I figure all I need is a lobotomy and some tights.
Brian: You wear tights?
Andrew: No, I do not wear tights. I wear the required uniform.
Brian: Tights.
Andrew: Shut up!
heh-heh
Shuddup, Beevis...
heh-heh
Check out Matt's latest post on his blog.
"Pats had a chance to make history....and THEY blew it"
Notice it's not WE blew it. But had they won, guarantee it would have screamed "WE WON, WE WON....."
changing topic, but how in the hell did TnT show up on a :30 promo for Fox 42? Don't they spontaneously combust if they do anything outside of the Journal compound?
They'll do anything for money, don't you know?
Sluts...
7:01am...
My husband and I were wondering the same thing? It wasn't even a good ad. I thought T-n-T could only do Journal-related stuff. Maybe I'm completely wrong.
My boyfriend and I were also wondering the same thing. I mean....if they'll do a promo for Fox 42.....maybe they'll come over and do us sometime.
Gay Angry Wrestling Guy
Maybe they just love endless repeats of "Everybody Loves Raymond" or "King of Queens" so much they decided to do that commerical.
What happend to omediablog??
There's an obvious reason that Weenie & the Butt are on radio. Those boys is FUGLY!!
10:16... I was wondering the same thing about omediablog. Does anyone know why that website is down?
O.mediablog...can you let us know why you are down? I always look forward to checking in after reading through this blog.
Quote: "What happend to omediablog??"
WHO CARES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
who is going down?
Matt, but only on Trav...
Is this going to be confusing, everyone?
Now in addition to Gay Matt we have Gay Angry Wrestling Guy with boyfriend. I guess impersonation is the sincerest form of flattery...???
Oh, hey, Anonymous @ 6:30 am - You say Anyone that enjoys wrestling must enjoy some man getting near his ass.
Well, actually REAL wrestling is more about keeping the other guy from pinning you... which means you want to keep from being underneath him and his ass... what you're thinking of is the game called "GRAB ASS" - which is an equal opportunity sport usually played with one's honey (gay or straight).
Maybe it's time to ask the question "If y'all think wresting is so gay, then why are more and more women taking it up?" Don't believe me? Then check out http://www.intermatwrestle.com/news/news.aspx?ID=4 for articles such as Live Wrestling Webcast Chicago Cup - Feb. 5 free DATE: 1/31/2008 7:13:00 PM From anywhere in the world enjoy this live wrestling event from your computer next Tuesday night. See the best wrestlers in the WORLD compete as the first ever USA World Champion Greco-Roman Team faces off against Bulgaria, and the US Women's National Team challenges Poland in the Olympic Weight Categories! The Chicago Cup will provide top-level wrestling for American athletes as they continue preparations for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Every wrestling and sport fan should watch this event to support the true essence of American pride and changing technologies. ...
Or how about the article Patriot Ladies Wrestling Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research
which can be found at http://www.intermatwrestle.com/news/newsdisplay.aspx?ID=5701
In high schools, girls are now wrestling with the guys on co-ed teams. Can't quite figure out how that's so gay.
'Nuff said for now. At least talking about wrestling beats talking about Perrault.
Still no update on the status of OMediaBlog?
With all the gay people on here why haven't we had more jokes about Jon Schuetz. Like "Jon Schuetz, Matt (Sch-t-ick) Ketchez."
That other blog was...neutralized
(Insert sinister laughter)
6:43 - I've come to the conclusion that those who think wrestling is gay -- more often than not -- had the holy crap kicked out of them after making a pass at a wrestler in the locker room after gym class. I have yet to see this theory proven wrong by those who bash the sport, and I'm willing to bet that those who do fall into this category and are ashamed to publicly admit it.
Pathetic? Yes, but that's the way the anti-wrestling folk are...and they're too ignorant to change.
Or maybe we kicked the crap out of a sissy wrestler...
6:17 - very unlikely that you would have accomplished such a feat
this used to be a good blog and now it's sunk to this. Congrats.
first, Omaha Juice disappears, then Omediablog....it's a right-wing conspiracy I tells ya'
6:46 AM Martial arts against wrestling...martial arts wins hands down.
The Perrault hates martial arts, so it can't be gay, like wrestling is.
Plus, if they start a professional ladies wrestling league, that definitely would not be Perrault.
So Perrault is a new synonym for Gay? Somebody call Webster's; let's get that in the next edition.
So, what's a new synonym for wrestling?
Gay
yeah... what happend to that asian looking stripper that had the Omaha Juice site?
Maybe she went into lesbian wrestling. Now that would be so hot.
7:36 AM
Agreed.
Or maybe it's that two guys wrestling around on the floor looks gay more often than it doesn't.
so that is WHAT that MATT guys looks like, he a Justice are made for each other.
Don't Jim Rose and Matt Perrault look like brothers?
Actually they are Conjoined twins..Attached at the EGO
7:04 AM
HAR HAR HAR!
ON A POSITIVE NOTE: One of my coworkers told me that Perrault was not on today. So I had to tune in to hear that maybe he was actually canned. Sorry to say no - but happy to say that it was much more listenable with Pedey Mac on there. Can Perrault - Make Pedey Mac full time host !!!!!!!
7:46 PM
Amen to that. I actually tuned in as well to listen to Pedey(?) Mac. I always enjoy listening to him. He even makes Trav bearable.
The only thing that makes Trav bearable is that we don't have to see that God-awful mug while he's on the air.
Trav is textbook evidence of the phrase "a face made for radio."
Kinda like his buds, Weenie & the Butt.
PLEASE, PLEASE, no more crappy TV commercials. Keep your ugly faces behind the microphones & out of human sight. Save a retina or 2.
A man's got to know his limitations, boys! Your mugs are perfect for radio & the bars where everyone looks at you through beer goggles. DAMN!
You know: Matt looks kind of sexy with that blonde hair.
A female friend.
You know: Matt looks kind of sexy with that blonde hair.
A female friend.
I tuned in Thursday and was dissappointed to hear Perrault back
I could not stand it and had to turn the radio off again
The Perrault is very disappointed you turned the radio off. Now his listenership is down to 13 people in Omaha and his mom. The Perrault is not pleased.
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