It absolutely was not staged. After it happened, Everett's agent was apoplectic to Rome's people, saying "why did you call him Chris?!?! We agreed you wouldn't do that before the show." Rome talks about it from time to time. He calls it the worst day of his career. I know a lot of people here hate him, but the show is just as much about the show itself and the listeners/callers as it is sports. That's why I listen. Same with Dan Patrick.