Why I Can't Stand the Angels Announcers
This past spring training after Nico and I saw a game against the Angels, I was following Angels announcer Steve Physioc in the parking lot. I really wanted to run up to him, give him a Wet Willy, noogie and a wedgie and then run off to my car.
Sadly, Nico held me back. Damn you, funny man!
Any way, today was a prime example of exactly why I can't stand the announcing team of Physioc and Hudler. When Mark Kotsay singled to score what turned out to be the winning run, you could barely hear Physioc's call. When Street got Pride to ground out to end the game, Physioc nearly broke down in tears, whispering, "And the A's take the series two out of three."
Now I'm not going to say the A's don't have homers because Fosse is a homer. But Korach gets excited even when the other team makes a great play, which is as it should be. I'm not saying you need to fawn over the opposing team, but a big play in the game is a big play.
A good example of a great call today was the Rangers television announcers when Jason Tyner made an unbelievable over-the-wall home run robbing catch and they got just as excited as if a Ranger player did it. It's how it should be. You can be a homer without being a joke. Apparently Physioc and Hudler never learned that.
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Are the Angels radio guys
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 2, 2006 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angels Radio
Terry Smith is a joke. Folksy, midwest style. No enthusiasm. Super-square.
by Crosbino on Aug 2, 2006 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rory Markus
As for Physioc and Hudler--criticizing them for being homers is the tip the Greenland-size iceberg. Hudler is BY FAR the worst anouncer I have ever heard. The unfortunate ANers who had to endure him these last few days are true heroes.
by mikeA on Aug 2, 2006 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
radio vs. tv
by TempletonPeck on Aug 2, 2006 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe that is
by tankerraid on Aug 2, 2006 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
angels fan here
terry smith is absolutely annoying. send him back to columbus or wherever that yankees AAA team is.
by yeswecan on Aug 2, 2006 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it weren't for Markus...
I don't neccesarily hate Physioc and Hud, but I do agree with the fact that they do their play-by-play and commentary respectively as a complete homerism for Angel fans. Which is kind of funny to begin with, because there was a time when going to Angel games that the visiting team literally had the "home field advantage."
The funny thing with watching the cutaways to these two when Hud is talking strategy or clubhouse mojo, Physioc looks as if he's covering a W. press conference at all times.
Which leads me to both Smith and Physioc. Both conservative, just like the OC itself.
Unfortunately, us A's fans who live down here are stuck with these guys for quite a long time. It used to be a revolving door with both the TV and Radio side (and truthfully the best one they've had is Markus), but now with attendance finally up, one of the side reasons for TV and Radio broadcasts (other than revenue from the broadcasts to the team) is to promote coming to the stadium, and it's even more so now with the revenue sharing, where they get to keep almost all of the gate reciepts they make.
The one thing that makes Terry Smith sound somewhat good is when he does Angel talk... but that's only because most of the callers don't know what they're talking about.
Luckily I don't watch a ballgame to hear the announcers, I watch to watch the game. When I worked at a bar I had to have the volume down anyway, and that makes a huge difference sometimes.
P.S. One of the ex-broadcasters down here was Ken Wilson, who went on to do A's games after he left here. Did anybody hate him as much as I did?
by gmoneymcg on Aug 3, 2006 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Physioc is just as bad
A few years back when Cal beat USC football, he was obviously upset at the loss on a game winning field goal in OT.
He should be fired or at least sent to ChiSox baseball with the other worst homer in baseball.
P.S. Good guys 3, bad guys 2. ;) Go A's
by oaktownmario on Aug 2, 2006 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Blez--
by Nico on Aug 2, 2006 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now we know where Artie is saving money...
by gmoneymcg on Aug 3, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
by Poppy on Aug 2, 2006 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not laughter
by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 2, 2006 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the worst part is
by yeswecan on Aug 2, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The name change...
Then again, I think the only people in the OC who are really ticked off by the name change are the die-hard rightists who don't drink, therefore they don't appreciate the lower beer prices.
by gmoneymcg on Aug 3, 2006 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BELIEVE ME
by mikeA on Aug 2, 2006 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The worst
And Psyhco says, "And one of them was JUST IN one game."
And Rex says, "you just said part of his name, JUST IN."
And it was fucking DUST IN Mosely!
Jesus, I hate you Rex Hudler.
by Emmett89 on Aug 2, 2006 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
for me
by johnspaz7 on Aug 2, 2006 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think 95% of my posts
by Emmett89 on Aug 2, 2006 6:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know about anyone else
Hudler and Physioc are the worst pair of announcers in any sport, anywhere. I think Hudler is almost as bad at color commentary as Tino Martinez is as an analyst on BBTN.
by gatling on Aug 2, 2006 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know who is who....
by capper3 on Aug 2, 2006 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But it's entirely because...
One of the most telling moments of the broadcast Tuesday night was when Hudler told a story about hanging around A's bp and commenting, as Kotsay was taking his swings, that Kots had been a Golden Spikes winner while at Fullerton. Ron Washington, apparently as annoyed at Hud's obsession as most other sentient baseball fans, told Hud that Kotsay didn't care about his past success; he was focused on the future and "winning a ring."
Since being focused on "winning a ring" is, in Hudland, the ultimate sign of a true competitor this just impressed him further, as he told the fans at great length last night.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Aug 2, 2006 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually like Hudler, kinda
The opposite is the Mariners announcers, gotta love Hendu but they are so dull and quiet...alot of dead air it seems.
I've come to appreciate Hershiser on ESPN too...intellectual and obviously better than our favorite Mr. Morgan.
by WiscoFan on Aug 2, 2006 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hudler sux ass...
by okteds on Aug 2, 2006 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I never listen to them
by OaklandSi on Aug 2, 2006 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing compares to
by sprtsnwyn on Aug 2, 2006 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Physioc
Physioc is a homer in the worst way and it's totally deliberate. He's intelligent enough to know that he's a total homer, and the worst part is that he seems to take pride in that. He is one of the only sports announcers you can hear over anchors during highlights on shows like bb2nite due to his freaking out when the angels do anything good.
His sad voice when the A's win is priceless.
by speedracer on Aug 2, 2006 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey! Did you know?
Ugh...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 2, 2006 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don't forget...
by TempletonPeck on Aug 2, 2006 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I heard that...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 2, 2006 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
now you know
by TempletonPeck on Aug 2, 2006 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get over it, Physioc and Hudler
by pachydermOAFC on Aug 2, 2006 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hate huddle and co
by viveksap on Aug 2, 2006 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i though vasergian
by ucla kid on Aug 2, 2006 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hudler also does games for FOX network's
by pachydermOAFC on Aug 2, 2006 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
my issue with them is that they never stop talking
that being said they were very complimentary of swisher. i mean i think they have a crush on him
by larrysgurl on Aug 2, 2006 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There is no one worse.
Phys started in the Bay Area too....Must kill him to be such a So Cal bitchface now.
by OaktownPower on Aug 2, 2006 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They're AWFUL...
Bleh.
On that note, the game is being replayed in SoCal at 7 tonight!!!!
"I'm your huckleberry." ~grover
by baseballgirl on Aug 2, 2006 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
since
by johnspaz7 on Aug 2, 2006 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How does everyone hear these guys?
by Reg on Aug 2, 2006 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah....
You just get a sense from these guys that their jobs are hanging by a thread (and Hudler's certainly was following his drug bust) and their bizarre childish Halos-worship is a panicked attempt to stay on the air. Hudler in particular has his head so far us Scioscia's ass I'm surprised he doesn't broadcast in a muffled voice.
I'd hate these two even if they worked for the A's. You can bet I'd have every game on mute.
by coffee roaster on Aug 2, 2006 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and his drug bust
by rightbackin on Aug 2, 2006 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dunno....
Of course, he probably votes for politicians who close down the medicinal shops with their robocops...some things I'll never understand.
by coffee roaster on Aug 2, 2006 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's Wrong With Rooting for Your Team?
I think it's great if announcers root for their own team - its more exciting for the fans. But there is an extent when cheering can interfere with the calls.
by MoneyManWilliam on Aug 2, 2006 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Vin Scully
Maybe that's why he is still calling games over the past 54 years...
by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 2, 2006 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
vin scully is so boring.
by larrysgurl on Aug 2, 2006 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i used to take naps to scully
by ucla kid on Aug 2, 2006 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no no no no...
"I'm your huckleberry." ~grover
by baseballgirl on Aug 2, 2006 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your'e right, baseballgirl:
by LAXile on Aug 3, 2006 6:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One thing I've always liked about Scully...
For example, he was the pxp guy for the 1982 NFC Championship game. Once he was done saying that Dwight Clark had caught The Catch, he kept quiet for over 30 seconds and let the screams of the crowd tell the story.
I know of at least one other time he did that... but I don't want to talk/think about it (game 1, 1988 WS).
by calgbear on Aug 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sacramento Kings
Grant Napear I'm not sure of him being a paid homer or just a doomer sometimes...
by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 2, 2006 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Grant!
by AsGirl on Aug 2, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grant is a butt pirate
http://feeds.feedburner.com/athleticsnationpodcast
by gallopingael on Aug 3, 2006 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Defense of Fosse
I don't mind if the announcers are clearly pulling for the A's to win. Just do it professionally, with respect for the other team. Which I think Fosse does. For all his flaws, I like Fosse's genuine affection for the team and its players. He's not just rooting for the A's because they're the A's, but because he really likes and connects with this group of guys. Yankee announcers would fawn over that team even if were filled with the most despicable people on earth. <insert own thought here>
I've never heard Hudler call a game, but I've heard him do interviews. Does he mention "The Good Lord" every few seconds during play-by-play?
by SportySpice on Aug 2, 2006 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As I intimated at Chez Nico,
This argument goes to the very core of fan-dom, since really the choice of what type of announcer to be is similar to the choice we all make over what type of fan to be. How partisan should we be? Does any A's fan worth her salt stand behind the A's through thick and thin? Or, does any intelligent sports fan worth his salt know that it's better to root for people and not for laundry? The true-blue A's fan is Fosse, to a T. The intelligent sports fan--it'd be unfair to Fosse to use Bill King in this analogy. How about Greg Papa?
Thanks for bringing this up, SportySpice. Potential diary fodder for me.
by rubin sierra on Aug 3, 2006 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fosse is also a butt pirate
http://feeds.feedburner.com/athleticsnationpodcast
by gallopingael on Aug 3, 2006 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a suggestion for all of you...
by rsur5 on Aug 2, 2006 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Listen to the Chicago White Sox announcers.
by antigiants618 on Aug 2, 2006 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
absolutely...
by tdwclark on Aug 2, 2006 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems like Rex sees things other people can't
by rightbackin on Aug 2, 2006 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I watch the game on mute.
FRANKIE DROPS THE BASEBALL!!
by Jennifer on Aug 2, 2006 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have
by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 2, 2006 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it should still be on mlb.com
by Jjjsixsix on Aug 2, 2006 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do! I do! I do!!!
I have the Angels tv version, AND Bill King's call. "Holy toledo!"
<SIGH>
by AsGirl on Aug 2, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, they are terrible, but
Past that, they are awful. But still not in The Hawk's territory. He makes my brain cry out in agony.
by Ryan Armbrust on Aug 2, 2006 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
chicago and LA
I have mlb tv and with LA and especially the White sox, I have to have 2 Computers, 1 to watch and a second on MLB radio to listen to Korach. The other choice is to have no sound !!!!!!
Why do they keep on being so bias ???
I hope the "good guys " always lose ....
by doc on Aug 2, 2006 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey! What about the cloyingly cutesy nicknames?
by Checkswing HR on Aug 2, 2006 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Garrett? no
by The Lonesome Undertaker on Aug 2, 2006 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAAAH!!! EARTHQUAKE!!!!
by gotgreen on Aug 2, 2006 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
random question
by xbhaskarx on Aug 2, 2006 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it wasn't HUGE
by gotgreen on Aug 2, 2006 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i was in albany for that one
no tv channel is covering this so it couldn't have been that big.
by xbhaskarx on Aug 2, 2006 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're in Davis
by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 2, 2006 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I felt ittt!!
by jme on Aug 2, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feel that earthquake?
by SportySpice on Aug 2, 2006 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's gave me the cutest visual.
by TurnTwo on Aug 2, 2006 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my crosby bobblehead
and harden is dead.
by xbhaskarx on Aug 2, 2006 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
"I'm your huckleberry." ~grover
by baseballgirl on Aug 2, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just called san carlos
anyone know where it was centered?
by xbhaskarx on Aug 2, 2006 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Earthquake - 4.7
(link)
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.
by JLaff on Aug 2, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4.7? that's it?
thanks for the link!
by gotgreen on Aug 2, 2006 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
<calms down>
by xbhaskarx on Aug 2, 2006 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blogs are the
by salb918 on Aug 2, 2006 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
by xbhaskarx on Aug 2, 2006 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In RC... just a few blocks from San Carlos...
by Poppy on Aug 2, 2006 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll say this for Hudler.
He is overwrought on the air, though. Maybe he should become a greeter at Wal-Mart.
by Checkswing HR on Aug 2, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching the Sulk Off Call
Or maybe just surprised at how unexpected that was.
Nothing will beat hearing the Bill King call live...
by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 2, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They both have voices
by 0R0H0E on Aug 2, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just watched the condensed game
by ak_A on Aug 2, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
jay pay
by smasfan on Aug 2, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm wondering too
"I'm your huckleberry." ~grover
by baseballgirl on Aug 2, 2006 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slusser says he'll get X-rayed in Seattle...
In addition, Crosby could go on the DL tomorrow or Friday with Rouse being called up.
More here.
by Ice Cream on Aug 2, 2006 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A "stress *reaction*?"
by Poppy on Aug 2, 2006 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
by gotgreen on Aug 2, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sh*t oh dear...all we freaking need if
by ak_A on Aug 2, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who's jason?
by larrysgurl on Aug 2, 2006 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to his bio..
by TurnTwo on Aug 2, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
woo hoo
by smasfan on Aug 2, 2006 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question...
Oh, and keeping with the general theme of the thread: tHe aNglEs aNd ThEir aNnoUncErS sUcK!!111 bOoOooOOOooOOoOoO!!!!!1111
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 2, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1st Deck
by oaklandbbfan on Aug 2, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been in row 34 and 35 before...
by Poppy on Aug 2, 2006 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are right
by smasfan on Aug 2, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Payton to the DL probably
And that's your rationalization for tonight!
by Nico on Aug 2, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, should clarify,
by Nico on Aug 2, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should that happen...
by ak_A on Aug 3, 2006 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
richter, ritter, right?
And I think that Fosse is definitely a homer but in a tasteful and respectful way. I've heard Fosse say many times that the A's have had players for the most part who are also great people, and I think that applies to broadcasters too.
by azagtooth on Aug 2, 2006 10:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And...REALLY?
should never EVER be spoken again.
"I'm your huckleberry." ~grover
by baseballgirl on Aug 2, 2006 11:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
<sigh>
Damn you, Shields!!!!
"I'm your huckleberry." ~grover
by baseballgirl on Aug 2, 2006 11:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry! I'm usually good about that.
"I'm your huckleberry." ~grover
by baseballgirl on Aug 2, 2006 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would suck if his hand was broken
<hides under bed>
by rubin sierra on Aug 3, 2006 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else get pissed off at duane?
by skalordes on Aug 3, 2006 12:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby likely headed to the DL...
by alamedagirl on Aug 3, 2006 12:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I brought this up in another thread last night...
(alamedagirl is reporting accurately... the news article actually does say "stress reaction." I just happen to think it's talking about a possible stress fracture. Is there a doctor in the house?)
by Poppy on Aug 3, 2006 6:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
errrrr, I brought it up earlier in THIS thread
by Poppy on Aug 3, 2006 6:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh?
(Emphasis mine)
by Jennifer on Aug 3, 2006 7:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you!
by Poppy on Aug 3, 2006 7:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hudler had props for swisher
Huddy: Uh... no.
by mendelbob on Aug 3, 2006 3:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HUD
P: Lackey
P: Frankey (so much emotion)
C: Jason Kendall
1B: Ersty
2B: AK
SS: OC
3B: Figgy
LF: Figgy
CF: Kotsay
RF: Figgy
So many intangibles. So much PASSION for the game.
by Colorado Fan on Aug 3, 2006 7:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't stand
by johnspaz7 on Aug 3, 2006 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not enough GRIT, though
by Poppy on Aug 3, 2006 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
by yeswecan on Aug 3, 2006 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a company man...
But then he would be saying his bosses made a mistake in getting rid of him.
by gmoneymcg on Aug 3, 2006 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate to admit it, but
by SoCal As Fan on Aug 3, 2006 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That may be so...
"I'm your huckleberry." ~grover
by baseballgirl on Aug 3, 2006 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does like the game
by niallmack on Aug 3, 2006 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rex Hudler
I live near santa barbara and I watch some angels games (cause any baseball is usually better than whatever else is on TV) and routinely change the channel when anything important happens so that I won't need to throw my TV out the window when Hudler talks about "going upstream" "getting figgy with it" (how dated can you possibly be?) or any of the other lame sayings he has. It has gotten better, he talked about the world series win 5 times a game for two years straight.
by niallmack on Aug 3, 2006 11:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GOT TO GO!!!
by niallmack on Aug 3, 2006 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in:
Can you check on drum checks? :)
by saint on Aug 3, 2006 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Glen Kuiper isn't all that great either
When Bradley hit his walk-off homer, and the A's celebrated, Kuiper's comment: "I love it".
There's nothing wrong with announcer having an affinity for the team they cover, but to express his feelings and opinions so unabashedly is amateurish.
Give me Hank Greenwald or Tim Roye or Greg Papa any day.
by wg on Aug 3, 2006 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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