Hud went to the same high school as me…graduated a few years earlier. I’ve chatted with him a few times and always found him to be just a really good guy. I look forward to reading the book.
“Trading Rex Hudler was one of the toughest moves I ever had to make because he represents a great deal of what the Yankees stand for.”
— George M. Steinbrenner III
I’m not that impressed with him as an announcer, to be sure — the only thing he brings to the table is his enthusiasm. That said, the crack above was aimed at Steinbrenner, who pretty clearly was trying hard to say nothing while being complimentary.
Go for 5 or 10 years with no pot. Then visit with a friend who has cancer and is smoking. Then start smoking with your cancer friend in the same way that you over indulge yourself in eating, then perhaps you will pass out and perhaps be cured of your lust of the weed.
I would hardly call his enthusiasm "fake, over the top". And what's with all this "pot" bashing?
BTW, anybody that calls Cannabis “pot” clearly shows their A) lack of understanding of what a valuable medicine the plant is, B) that they are over 45 and C) perhaps a little jealous at their own lack of positive enjoyment while partaking. Among other things
The “Dude” thing is played out. It’s 2008/09 already.
Didn’t Hudler traffic illegal drugs across state lines on an airplane? That’s pretty hard core. It’s not like he’s sitting in his living room watching Family Guy and lightin’ up.
Anyway, I’m not down on cannabis: I actually voted for the proposition back in the day that “legalized” it for medical purposes in CA, so I’m by no means ignorant of the medical implications of the drug and all for any and all forms of pain relief for cancer patients – I lost my grandmother and aunt last year to cancer and they really couldn’t eat at all and were in pretty awful pain. Both were put on cannabis derivatives before they passed. BTW, Is that the excuse that Hud used for toking up? I didn’t recall that if that is the case…
Also, I am under 45 – way under. And I had many a fun time in the past while partaking. I attended the first Lollapalooza after partaking – so I had my fair share of fun.
BTW, re the DUDE thing – I was channeling Hud after he signed his first contract in the early 80’s…the dude thing was just starting then!
Rex Haters Love the pot story and won't let it die because...
…what it really is about is that Rex got caught … and in a pretty stupid way and people riding him about weed are just gloating that they get away with a simple offense that is pretty easy to get away with.
Rex did his penance but noe of you want to let anyone forget that you who have neevr been busted are SOOOOO much smarter than Hud.
All Your Egos are Hereby Rewarded A Big Friggin’ Whoop.
I frickin hate Rex Hudler...always supporting the Angels and showing love for the organization as well as tons of love for the fans and the game itself. What a total loser, always stoked on life and stuff.
is better than the one you do not know – for all of Rex’s inadequacies, eh is better than SO MANY broadcasters out there – especially ones we would be likely to hire.
One thing that weakness Rex is Physioc’s yammering off point – if you notice, Rex is watching the game and will talk about what is in front of him – Phys is more likely to be relieving the magical past seasons of our opponents at critical times of the game.
Hud needs a foil, or a man with a leash, not a plasticene enabler who asks “You just played the game the right way, didn’t ya Hud?” seven times per broadcast.
I get fired up and chuckle when I hear Hud go haywire on the broadcasts. He is so doggone funny.
And even if Phys strokes Hud’s career, well, he’s right…Rex DID play the game the right way. A lot like an Erstad, but with even less talent that Erstad. It was all grit with Hudler.
his habits make him a more entertaining broadcaster, and if you don’t know what i mean, then you probably don’t share his habits while watching games…haha.
Link needs repair...
Downing Rules - December 19, 2008
fixed. thanks.
Rev Halofan - December 19, 2008
I loves me some Hud.
Hud went to the same high school as me…graduated a few years earlier. I’ve chatted with him a few times and always found him to be just a really good guy. I look forward to reading the book.
ArkAngel - December 19, 2008
I feel bad I never went to Roscoe's last year
I mean, I live in frickin’ Fullerton for crying out loud.
Definatley going to rectify that next year if he continues to broadcast from the deli.
Zoe Necrosis - December 19, 2008
But you did go to the Red Hat Society store, right?
Downing Rules - December 19, 2008
I attempted to infiltrate
And thwart what I can only assume are plans for world domination. But they saw through my disguise – forgot to shave that day.
How many here went to Rex’s show at Roscoe’s on friday home games?
Zoe Necrosis - December 19, 2008
I wish. I was always getting off work right around the time he'd be about to go off the air.
Mayheminthehood - December 19, 2008
I understand
that after you read the book, you get the munchies.
red floyd - December 19, 2008
printed on hemp paper.
Downing Rules - December 19, 2008
so glad
someone else made the joke before i could.
dirty1 - December 19, 2008
Hey, we all love Hud
But if you can’t poke fun at your friends (for lack of a better word), who can you poke fun at?
red floyd - December 19, 2008
Back blurb
Empty enthusiasm and a career .261 average?
scareduck - December 19, 2008
ouch.
anti-Hud, are we?
Go Wonder Dog!!!!!
Downing Rules - December 19, 2008
Well, kind of
I’m not that impressed with him as an announcer, to be sure — the only thing he brings to the table is his enthusiasm. That said, the crack above was aimed at Steinbrenner, who pretty clearly was trying hard to say nothing while being complimentary.
scareduck - December 20, 2008
Empty enthusiasm? Um, no.
Mayheminthehood - December 19, 2008
I know we've been over this
but I think Rex Hudler is joke. Cannot stand listening to him.
rjcicc - December 19, 2008
so is my grammer
rjcicc - December 19, 2008
Back in early '07, I ran a poll
29% (only 94 votes) didn’t like Hudler.
LINK TO FANPOST “what’s up with the hate for Hudler and Physioc?”
Downing Rules - December 19, 2008
Unbelievable
I don’t know any die hard fans that like either of them.
rjcicc - December 20, 2008
I love Hud, and I listen to/watch 140 games a year!
He is unique, and entertaining, he’s not a bot, and he’s definitely not boring. I like my food spicy, and I sure like naps, but not during the Game!
Big Bad , "VLAD"! - December 20, 2008
I love Hud
I hate Physioc.
A Rory Markas – Rex Hudler telecast with Terry Smith and Mark Gubicza on the radio would be the best thing for the Angels
Rev Halofan - December 21, 2008
Yo.
Downing Rules - December 21, 2008
Does he detail in his book good places to find pot?
bc56274 - December 19, 2008
i think
that comment was unnecessary.
AnaheimHalos61 - December 19, 2008
Hey Potso
Go for 5 or 10 years with no pot. Then visit with a friend who has cancer and is smoking. Then start smoking with your cancer friend in the same way that you over indulge yourself in eating, then perhaps you will pass out and perhaps be cured of your lust of the weed.
Kristy_Joe - December 19, 2008
I've gone 34 years without pot.
Signed,
Potso
bc56274 - December 20, 2008
I bought the book
I love the Hud-man.
Jay Cal - December 19, 2008
What's not to like about the man?
He’s our Tommy Lasorda, Halo homer and apologist to the very core.
PieceOfAase - December 19, 2008
And without that whole, ruining-the-franchise-through-lousy-trades-and-meddling thing
mattwelch - December 20, 2008
That editor...
earned his money for 2008, 2009 and 2010 for this gig. I can only imagine what his manuscript looked like…
Excerpt from Splinters: A Memoir by Rex Hudler:
“Dude! I’m a #1 draft pick!”, I exclaimed between bowl hits…
Fast forward 12 years:
“Why am I still in AA ball”, I muttered between bowl hits…
Seriously, I can’t stand Hud as an announcer and his fake, over-the-top enthusiasm is just effin’ annoying.
jimmuscomp - December 20, 2008
I would hardly call his enthusiasm "fake, over the top". And what's with all this "pot" bashing?
BTW, anybody that calls Cannabis “pot” clearly shows their A) lack of understanding of what a valuable medicine the plant is, B) that they are over 45 and C) perhaps a little jealous at their own lack of positive enjoyment while partaking. Among other things
The “Dude” thing is played out. It’s 2008/09 already.
Big Bad , "VLAD"! - December 20, 2008
What's with the pot bashing?
Didn’t Hudler traffic illegal drugs across state lines on an airplane? That’s pretty hard core. It’s not like he’s sitting in his living room watching Family Guy and lightin’ up.
Anyway, I’m not down on cannabis: I actually voted for the proposition back in the day that “legalized” it for medical purposes in CA, so I’m by no means ignorant of the medical implications of the drug and all for any and all forms of pain relief for cancer patients – I lost my grandmother and aunt last year to cancer and they really couldn’t eat at all and were in pretty awful pain. Both were put on cannabis derivatives before they passed. BTW, Is that the excuse that Hud used for toking up? I didn’t recall that if that is the case…
Also, I am under 45 – way under. And I had many a fun time in the past while partaking. I attended the first Lollapalooza after partaking – so I had my fair share of fun.
BTW, re the DUDE thing – I was channeling Hud after he signed his first contract in the early 80’s…the dude thing was just starting then!
jimmuscomp - December 20, 2008
Rex Haters Love the pot story and won't let it die because...
…what it really is about is that Rex got caught … and in a pretty stupid way and people riding him about weed are just gloating that they get away with a simple offense that is pretty easy to get away with.
Rex did his penance but noe of you want to let anyone forget that you who have neevr been busted are SOOOOO much smarter than Hud.
All Your Egos are Hereby Rewarded A Big Friggin’ Whoop.
Rev Halofan - December 21, 2008
I frickin hate Rex Hudler...always supporting the Angels and showing love for the organization as well as tons of love for the fans and the game itself. What a total loser, always stoked on life and stuff.
Mayheminthehood - December 20, 2008
Heh.
Indeed. All the people who rip on Rex for smoking pot never did a single bad thing in their lives. That is, if you consider pot-smoking “bad.”
ArkAngel - December 20, 2008
Yeah, but he is a dolt when it comes to broadcasting...
I’d love to have “good” announcers for this team – it would make watching the games much more enjoyable.
jimmuscomp - December 20, 2008
The devil you know
is better than the one you do not know – for all of Rex’s inadequacies, eh is better than SO MANY broadcasters out there – especially ones we would be likely to hire.
One thing that weakness Rex is Physioc’s yammering off point – if you notice, Rex is watching the game and will talk about what is in front of him – Phys is more likely to be relieving the magical past seasons of our opponents at critical times of the game.
Rev Halofan - December 21, 2008
This is very, very true
Hud needs a foil, or a man with a leash, not a plasticene enabler who asks “You just played the game the right way, didn’t ya Hud?” seven times per broadcast.
mattwelch - December 21, 2008
Hud makes even a dull boring game sound like it's got some life.
ladybug - December 22, 2008
This was awesome...
I get fired up and chuckle when I hear Hud go haywire on the broadcasts. He is so doggone funny.
And even if Phys strokes Hud’s career, well, he’s right…Rex DID play the game the right way. A lot like an Erstad, but with even less talent that Erstad. It was all grit with Hudler.
Downing Rules - December 21, 2008
obviously
his habits make him a more entertaining broadcaster, and if you don’t know what i mean, then you probably don’t share his habits while watching games…haha.
jtkelly86 - December 20, 2008
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