It almost seemed like Huggins was drugged or something when he came to Austin this season. I sat immediately behind the bench (friend/neighbor's tickets), and while he had a few choice (and hilarious) things to say, he was very sedate compared to prior years. It may also be because they're pretty lousy this year.
Personally, I blame it on Millhouse, who brought him closer to death than any other person. Other than Huggins himself.