Stunthangar Exclusive: Rush Announces Affiliation

[Howard Rush]

In a Nats-eve Stunthangar exclusive, West Coast Junior Varsity stunt flier and once-prominent combat flier Howard Rush announced that he has chosen to remain with the Jive Combat Team, despite attractive offers from the Philly Flyers and the Hernandez-Delgado-Diez Miami stunt posse.  "The Philadelphia guys  --you know-- clearly have the most fun," Rush said.  "The Miami posse are certainly winners, but they didn't outbid the JCT, and I want to --you know-- go to VSC someday, and I don't want any trouble  --you know-- getting into Arizona."  Knowing Rush, "scenery" was a factor.  "The East Coast girls are --you know-- hip.  I really dig those styles they wear.  And the Southern girls  --you know-- the way they talk, they knock me out when I'm down there."  However, tradition won out, plus the fact that the Jive Combat Team has not run out of its original 1973 stationery.

[Bruce Reynolds]

Since you are currently in Muncie, did the Midwest farmer's daughters have any Impact in the decision?

[Ed Keller]

I missed - you know - the television special on this blockbuster announcement, so it was , you know, great news, but not,you know, unexpected. Ed

[Randy Powell]

Thank you for that report, LaHoward.

[Brett Buck]

In a Nats-eve Stunthangar exclusive, West Coast Junior Varsity stunt flier and once-prominent combat flier Howard Rush announced that he has chosen to remain with the Jive Combat Team, despite attractive offers from the Philly Flyers and the Hernandez-Delgado-Diez Miami stunt posse.  "The Philadelphia guys  --you know-- clearly have the most fun," Rush said.  "The Miami posse are certainly winners, but they didn't outbid the JCT, and I want to --you know-- go to VSC someday, and I don't want any trouble  --you know-- getting into Arizona."  Knowing Rush, "scenery" was a factor.  "The East Coast girls are --you know-- hip.  I really dig those styles they wear.  And the Southern girls  --you know-- the way they talk, they knock me out when I'm down there."  However, tradition won out, plus the fact that the Jive Combat Team has not run out of its original 1973 stationery.

       You know you've "made it" when they start trying to steal you away from the competition.

     Brett
   

[Serge_Krauss]

I'm sure those here in the Cleveland area highly value what they see as Howard's loyalty. Perhaps the NCCL bunch will put in a high bid next time to secure Howard's services here in the ...um...huh, yeah, here in the...whatever! At least Howard doesn't play those sissy games, where the athletes seem to be wearing dresses. Now combat - there's a contact sport for you. Still, maybe Howard will find some spare time to win the NATS CLPA title...even if that does increase his free-agent price some.

All kidding aside, despite the economic loss from losing one, uh, basketball player, we still have a lot of great things here - lake, world's best orchestra, parks, planes,...come on up after Muncie, Howard! We can work on that line integral.

SK

[Bill Little]

Well when you come back up for -- you know-- free agency then the offers -- you know-- could be higher!  Let me know --you know-- if you need --you know-- a new agent for the --you know-- contract negotiations.

BTW: the Southern Girls really --you know-- knock me out!  --you know-- literally!

Mongo

[proparc]

Howard,
You don't-you know-have to divulge how much your agent made on the deal. I mean-like-don't feel pressured to have to discuss numbers. Check-it, it's not like i'm trying to get all up in your business-you hear what i'm saying. Hey like-when you have a hot hand-or handle in this case, you have a hot hand-you know.

I just hope like-you remember us when you bust that move,and don't diss your old posse-straight-up.

[Larry Fernandez]

Stay tuned for more breaking news!!!!

The Buttafucco Stunt Team is gonna make him an offer he cant refuse.  Fugitaboutit

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

[Bill Little]

My sources say that JCT offered Rush 70% of the franchise, a new home in CA., and life time employment after his career is over.  Not a bad deal for this stage of his career! LOL!!!!! The signing bonus is still under wraps....

Mongo

[John KruziK]

What? No press conference?

[Bill Little]

What? No press conference?

John,

Did you miss it on ESPN 13??  Wow, live coverage from Muncie.....

Mongo

[Peter Ferguson]

Well the west coast has the sunshine and the girls they all get so tanned so it would seem like a no brainer to me. I hear Phil threw in a six pack of lipos to seal the deal.

[Brett Buck]

I hear Phil threw in a six pack of lipos to seal the deal.

    Forget the LiPos, just go for a six-pack.

     Brett

[Paul Smith]

This proves that ALL basketball players are not dumb.  Here is a multiple choice question:

You are offered $50,000,000 per year to play basketball.  You can live in one of three cities.  Hint, Florida has the lowest taxes.

A. Cleveland
B. Miami
C. New York

See, he got right.

[don Burke]

Pro's problem is that states such as Kalifornia tax pro athletes for the portion of their income they earned while playing in Kal, (no. of games in Kal/total games played)*income from playing.  Don't know how many other states do the same.  Howard will have to stay away from Kal.

[Brett Buck]

Pro's problem is that states such as Kalifornia tax pro athletes for the portion of their income they earned while playing in Kal, (no. of games in Kal/total games played)*income from playing.  Don't know how many other states do the same.  Howard will have to stay away from Kal.

   It's not just pro athletes and it's not jut California. I am currently on the hook to pay Colorado state taxes for money earned when I am on travel there. And I am pretty sure that I don't get a break on California income tax for that time - so I am double-hit.

    Brett

[Terrence Durrill]

Howard,

     When I saw your subject line I thought you were going to announce your political affiliation with either the Progressive/Socialists (sometimes called Democrats) or the Constitutional Conservatives (sometimes, though wrongly, called Republicans).  This could be even more important than any pro-athlete's team affiliation.  Oh, well............ TDurrill     

[Bill Little]

Howard,

     When I saw your subject line I thought you were going to announce your political affiliation with either the Progressive/Socialists (sometimes called Democrats) or the Constitutional Conservatives (sometimes, though wrongly, called Republicans).  This could be even more important than any pro-athlete's team affiliation.  Oh, well............ TDurrill     

Me, I am registered as "Unaffiliated".

Mongo

[Paul Smith]

Pro's problem is that states such as Kalifornia tax pro athletes for the portion of their income they earned while playing in Kal, (no. of games in Kal/total games played)*income from playing.  Don't know how many other states do the same.  Howard will have to stay away from Kal.

I think Miami agreed to pay $2 million per home game and minimum wage on the road.

Making $50 million and having to fill out 31 state income taxes (at $19.95 per state on Turbo Tax) would be almost like getting drawn and quartered.

[Larry Fernandez]

Stay tuned for more breaking news!!!!

The Buttafucco Stunt Team is gonna make him an offer he cant refuse.  Fugitaboutit
 
Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team

Howie, whatever the JCT offered, we'll match it AND I'll throw in a new RO Jett.65

Larry, Buttafucco, Stunt Team

[Bart Klapinski]

    Howard, you could leave Kolifornya and come to Tucson. VSC is a blast and you would be a little closer to your combat buds. Houses are cheeper too but,---bring your papers Gringo!   LOL

                                  Bart


                                   Bart

[Bill Little]

Howie, whatever the JCT offered, we'll match it AND I'll throw in a new RO Jett.65

Larry, Buttafucco, Stunt Team

Brother Larry!  I am still waiting for that Ro Jett .65 I won for the correct answer!! You'uns got my address, right??

Mongo

[dennis lipsett]

Most of us are all so ..... underwhelmed.....you know!
dennis

                

[Tom Luciano]

yeah but those California Gurls with those Daisy Dukes, Bikinis on top......... they melt your popsicle! 

just giving you the 2010 version
Tom

[Howard Rush]

    Howard, you could leave Kolifornya and come to Tucson. VSC is a blast and you would be a little closer to your combat buds. Houses are cheeper too but,---bring your papers Gringo!   LOL

I like Tucson, but my wife, who speaks with an accent, doesn't want to go there now.

[Paul Smith]

We have put together a package deal to join the Beanfield Flyers of Dresden, Ontario.

Guaranteed positions on the F2A, B, &C, and F4B teams.
Team Manager, assured.
40% odds of making the F2D.

A 2-acre spread with no noise issues.

Electric advice from The Masters.

Only 2.8 million loonies.

[Davidf2d]

Loonies?   Are you referring to our money or the F2D gang?

Dave L.

[Ted Fancher]

I like Tucson, but my wife, who speaks with an accent, doesn't want to go there now.

Hmmmm.  I always thought it was you who spoke with an accent, Howard.

Ted

[Ted Fancher]

   It's not just pro athletes and it's not jut California. I am currently on the hook to pay Colorado state taxes for money earned when I am on travel there. And I am pretty sure that I don't get a break on California income tax for that time - so I am double-hit.

    Brett

Just curious, Brett.  The last time you voted in Colorado which representative did you vote for?

You did get to vote, didn't you?  I mean,  I recall there was a significant kerfuffle over that representation thing a while back with some folks that spoke English with...well...um...er...with an English accent.  Surely, our modern elected representatives would never ask that you be taxed without giving you the opportunity to help select who decides how much of your talent they "own".  Naw, couldn't happen in America, could it?
Ted

[Brett Buck]

Just curious, Brett.  The last time you voted in Colorado which representative did you vote for?

  You know, now that you mention it, I don't recall.

     Brett

[Bill Little]

Naw, couldn't happen in America, could it?
Ted

HI Ted,

Unfortunately in today's America, it wouldn't matter to enough citizens (overall) to make a difference.

Bill

[Dennis Moritz]

Seems to me the big time thieves (millions and billions) in our fair land speak excellent American. A truism for the world of stunt. (I know my second sentence makes no sense. But I WAS TRYING TO THINK ABOUT MODEL AIRPLANES and then...)

[Brett Buck]

Seems to me the big time thieves (millions and billions) in our fair land speak excellent American.

  Correct. Barry Sotelo, or whatever alias he is currently using, is noted as a great orator and they don't get any more big time than that - trillions and counting, all stolen from our children.  Or at least his teleprompter does nicely.

      Brett

[Randy Powell]

Well, Don Henley said it, "A man with a brief case can steal more money than any man with a gun".