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re: Finally coming out of hiding... so, how bad was Jim Hawthorne
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:24 pm to Jimbeaux
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:24 pm to Jimbeaux
Hawthorne is worst when it comes to play-by-play. When listening to him I have absolutely no idea what is going on. I think he could be a decent color analyst but having to listen to him for a game is pretty frustrating.
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Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:25 pm to Jango Fett
He's throws it to a man who is wiiiiiiiiiiide open and he can run all day. Finally chased down for a gain of 6.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:27 pm to Rekrul
quote:
I love hearing him calling baseball games.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:28 pm to RighteousTiger
Try Charles H. (won't try to spell the last name).
He does better than Hawthorne.
He does better than Hawthorne.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:32 pm to boobirdrisen
He probably reads TD and he has put up with LSU fans on post game and coach's shows for years..... If that constant flow of bile doesn't turn you pessimistic nothing would...lol.
For the record....I have enjoyed many Tigers games via Jim's voice and a radio from hunting camps, camp grounds and the beach in Texas... I don't understand all the dislike expressed on TD.
For the record....I have enjoyed many Tigers games via Jim's voice and a radio from hunting camps, camp grounds and the beach in Texas... I don't understand all the dislike expressed on TD.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:34 pm to gemlsu
Well gem I'm not a paid professional so I would expect Jim to be better at it than me. That doesn't mean he does not suck when compared to his peers
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:35 pm to LSU91MBA
quote:
I don't understand all the dislike expressed on TD.
It's trendy for Rantards to bash Hawthorne. Don't you know that they could all do a better job?
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:38 pm to gemlsu
quote:OK, Mrs. Hawthorne
And this is
not Jim Hawthorne.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:42 pm to boobirdrisen
That is funny, though not her either.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 9:51 pm to LSUPhreaK
GOOD point.... In fact I'm pretty sure some folks on TD use "I hate everything" as their life's theme.
Hawthorne
Miles
Parking fees
Day games
Blowouts
Close games
Too hot
Too cold
Too early kickoff
Too late kickoff
Not enough passing
Not throwing to the right guys
Jacob Hester is too slow
Keiland Williams Didnt play enough
Jamarcus can't throw a short pass with touch
JJ runs too much can't pass at all
Coach doesn't play second QB
Coach uses 2 QB system
OC sucks
DBs talk too much trash
OL got blown up
Short side option
Bad play calling
3rd and Chavis
Bitch Bitch Bitch! Get the picture?
Hawthorne
Miles
Parking fees
Day games
Blowouts
Close games
Too hot
Too cold
Too early kickoff
Too late kickoff
Not enough passing
Not throwing to the right guys
Jacob Hester is too slow
Keiland Williams Didnt play enough
Jamarcus can't throw a short pass with touch
JJ runs too much can't pass at all
Coach doesn't play second QB
Coach uses 2 QB system
OC sucks
DBs talk too much trash
OL got blown up
Short side option
Bad play calling
3rd and Chavis
Bitch Bitch Bitch! Get the picture?
Posted on 1/18/12 at 10:57 pm to Rekrul
quote:
Take a drive through Mississippi on a fall afternoon listening to the radio and you'll agree.
Until he retired let year, Miss State's Jack Cristil was about as good a play by play guy as you'll ever hear. I don't know about his replacement.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 10:59 pm to LSU91MBA
After listening to John ferguson for so many years, everyone would suck. Same with Sid Crocker vs Dan Borne. John and Sid will always be the best unless Ron Franklin takes Jim's place.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 11:01 pm to DEG
quote:
Love his TD calls.
Most of his TD calls are "And he's in for the score."
Posted on 1/18/12 at 11:08 pm to SuperFanDan
quote:
I totally disagree. Hawthorne may get some calls wrong in baseball, but he is MUCH MUCH better than any other LSU PBP guy at filling the dead time between pitches and he has MUCH more emotion in his voice than Hanagriff or the other guy (names slips my mind currently).
difference being is that Hanegriff understands baseball 1000x more than Hawthorne. He also knows more about LSU baseball than anyone on the planet. Regardless of how dry he may sound at time, I'd rather listen to Hanegriff any day of the week.
Posted on 1/18/12 at 11:15 pm to NOSTRODAMUS
Nostradamus, I'm not going to argue with you about John Ferguson, but I will disagree. I grew up listening to Ferguson and Walter Hill. As matter of fact I knew the Hills. (Not that it matters). But, JF did much that same as what Jim is accused of here and that is leaving you suspended in space wondering what is really going on. Suffice it to say, there is no perfect PBP guy out there, but we have had some pretty good ones at LSU. 
Posted on 1/18/12 at 11:21 pm to LSUPhreaK
quote:
Don't you know that they could all do a better job?
I've always thought this is the worst argument ever that makes absolutely zero sense. Hey I can't play college football better than Jordan Jefferson either so who am I to judge him right?
You don't have to be better than someone to be able to tell how well they do it.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 12:57 am to clamdip
You suck.....see location 
Posted on 1/19/12 at 6:28 am to StewieG
quote:
Hawthorne could be the most pessimistic play by play announcer I have ever heard.
He's matching the mindset and intensity of his listeners. It's part of what makes him good IMO.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 6:30 am to DEG
quote:Agree.
Nah. His calls have character. I'll take him over the average homer robot. Love his TD calls.
Posted on 1/19/12 at 6:56 am to clamdip
Jim and Doug were just as stunned at how unprepared they were like everyone else.
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