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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Doc Rocket, Jul 7, 2005.

  1. Doc Rocket

    Doc Rocket Contributing Member

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    This is just so some facts and opinions get out there...also I'm a big fan of Hagedorn so here goes.

    Hagedorn being let go sucks...period! One guy said earlier that he carried the broadcasts - he did! From a rookie color commentator who couldn't speak, offered no insight into MENS basketball, and was an absolute disaster (SHE'S GONE) to a 'Director' of Broadcasting who did NOTHING but yell in his ear, give him horrible directions and bother up until the second they went on air (HE SHOULD BE GONE!), Hagedorn and Tim Parris CARRIED THAT ENTIRE BROADCAST!! Period! Why did the Rockets NOT mention Hagedorn in their news release? Not even a mention? Disgusting!!

    Fox Sports was clear that they were not going to carry extra salary when they already have people like Kevin, Patti, and Muckleroy in place. His position was ended by the ROCKETS NOT by Fox Sports. Fox Sports said 'we're going with our contract people', Hagedorn was given no options, including Comets, from the Rockets execs. He was simply 'let go' like Murphy, Turbo, Rudy, etc...(And yes, Rudy was let go!!)

    The makeover is not complete. Now that these moves have been made, look for Tad Brown to move past Postolos as the right hand man completely (Postolos is already falling out of favor!), look for them to eliminate the Director of Broadcasting position (Why keep him there? He has no responsibilities...never did really!), look for a change in the behind the scenes (Parris, etc...), and then they'll settle on one color-guy for the broadcasts. The reason McDougall left is because Tad was made Senior VP over Tim. It ate at Tim and he left for NO other reason but that. I guess now that Tad's sister is dating Les, well.....uhh!! Anyway, look for another promotion in addtion to SENIOR...VP...of SALES (Mark Norelli)......MARKETING (Tim Mcdougall).....BROADCASTING (Joel Blank) and most likely Postolos' gig. Nice job, Tad! :)


    Make no mistake - Drexler will be a DISASTER. I know, I know...we all loved him when he was here but he simply is TERRIBLE behind the camera and has no insight. I promise the whole broadcast will be Worrell refering to Clyde's UH days and how TMAC and YAO are a 1/2 punch like he and Dream were!! That will be ALL SEASON LONG!!! Drexler's work habits in the 'real world' are the reason HE decined to do the road games. He's a novelty that will wear thin quickly. He insight will PALE in comparison to Van's and especially Murph's!

    I don't hate Glyde so please understand that we all like good commentary and these are my thoughts. If you want a good broadcast, watch the road games with Bull!! He'll do fine!
     
  2. Aruba77

    Aruba77 Contributing Member

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    Doc,
    What recourse do we have to change things? Is there anything we can do to get Murph back?
     
  3. Davidoff

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    Good god I feel like a woman on PMS today my emotions are UP and Down UP and Down as the new comes trickling in and now with DRs posts, I'm down again.. :(
     
  4. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    The Doc speakath!

    .....I bet Bullard will be doing the home games as well before it is all said and done.
     
  5. Mav-Hater

    Mav-Hater Contributing Member

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    Bring back Murph. I will miss you.

    Hey Doc. To borrow a line from CM "tell us how you really feel my brotha"
     
  6. Mikeylu

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    what about the hick van chancellor?? will he be back??
     
  7. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    It's hard to take a guy named Tad seriously... I mean the name has "soap opera" and drama written all over it.

    Thanks for the "behind the scenes" look, Doc. :)
     
  8. Hippieloser

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    I like Clyde just as much as the next guy, but I too must say that the dude just ain't cut out for broadcasting.
     
  9. Toast

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    Yeah, I saw Clyde get interviewed before one of the NBA Finals game. It's a good thing he wasn't the only one answering questions, 'cause he dropped the ball big time.
     
  10. Doc Rocket

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    Well, why hold back, right? It's just the way they run things. Nobody here REALLY thinks that CD made those moves, do they? Those guys were hand-picked BY JVG...which has turned out to be a good thing!! :D
     
  11. Dr of Dunk

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    For those of you knocking Chancellor, I've seen a few of his broadcasts. I couldn't care less about his accent - the guy seems to know basketball. And if you're going to let his accent stop you from enjoying his analysis, then I don't know what to say. There were times he didn't seem that comfortable in front of the camera, but I still enjoyed the broadcasts... unlike when Cooper was on... damn, that was sad.
     
  12. Dr of Dunk

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    I have to agree. I usually get a chuckle when he tries to inflect his voice on all the wrong syllables... it's bizarre sounding. He was a great great player, probably a great guy, but man, I'll have to see what he sounds like on the air. What I've heard from him in the past wasn't exactly impressive...
     
  13. droxford

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    Uhhh.... we don't question Doc's resources around here. He's proven. His word is gold.

    EDIT: my bad. I mis-read the post. sorry.
     
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    Couldn't agree more!!! Just glad you said it
     
  15. The Real Shady

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    So, ah.... is there any good news?
     
  16. Dr of Dunk

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    yo dawg, he said recourse... check yo dyslexia.
     
  17. eman

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    Whenever Chancellor called the inbounds play, it worked.
     
  18. Master Baiter

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    He wasnt questioning his resources, he was asking what can we (the fans) do to get things changed (i.e. get Murph back on the air).
     
  19. droxford

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    I totally apologize. I read "what resource do you have" when it says "what recourse do we have"

    I dyslexic am
     
  20. Davidoff

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    HEHE.. I thought so...
     

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