I think Imus has more problems coming. What are the odds that some ambulance chasing lawyers have contacted the girls on the Rutgers team about a law suit? That is probably the main reason no one is backing him up. They want no part of being sued.

If he didn't yell "fire"...they can't sue him for bad taste or manners! btw....John Edwards is otherwise engaged!

Defamation of character-

The causes of action, defamation of character, slander, and libel are closely related. They involve the allegation that the defendant (Imus) told untruths (were hos, offered services as prostitutes) about the plaintiff (the girls), thereby causing the plaintiff to suffer harm (ruined reputations). The precise elements of these causes of action vary from state to state.

I think that a "reach"! But you may have more knowledge on the subject. If he had called them out by name..then they'd have a shot...but otherwise, no btw...Hillary is going to Rutgers and soothe their feathers...so all is not lost.

There are lawyers that would pursue the case for publicity even if they felt that there was little chance to win it. You can be sued for just about anything in America.

They could also be laughed outta court! Yeah...I know I'm dreamin!

This case could be a bigger TV draw than the OJ trial. Maybe someone will sue and it goes to trial.

Last time I checked...there was no loss of life so far!

I agree, Honu. I don't think anyone should be saying that stuff...

Maybe I'm taking it harder than others because (a) I hate Imus with a passion and (b) I have a degree from Rutgers University but his comments went way beyond distasteful. These girls are all pretty hardscrabble, no doubt, but they have represented the University well and had done something pretty special by reaching the championship game. Why take a potshot like that at a time these girls should be celebrating? He's a real *******, despite his phony charity claims of goodness.
* Note that his "charity" has one of the lowest % of funds actually used of any major nonprofit in America.

LOL He probably does not know that the dope and booze killed him years ago. Either that or he's too mean to die. I'll bet old Imus will be on satellite radio before the sun rises. He'll pop up again somewhere. Maybe his brother Fred will get him a job with the radio station for which he has a minor dj gig.

I haven't listened in years... his voice has always annoyed me to death. LOL

I know... horrible, isn't it? I'm addicted!

Hoss: soapboxes are free,Buddy! I can state my opinion as you have stated yours. To each his own.

Just looked up hardscrabble in the dictionary - it means "prostitute with coarse hair" .................. Just kidding. Couldn't resist.