re: Unpopular opinion: Jim Hawthorn > Chris Blair

Loved Jim's emotion but drove me crazy that he made so many mistakes. Got very weary of passes that he called intercepted but were actually complete, fumbles that occurred after the runner was out of bounds, and many other general calls that confused the listeners. Since I watch the game while I listen to the local call, I see the mistakes often in real time. I don't think his spotters were betraying him, just think he was calling it and missing.

Chris could have a lot more emotion but his enunciation is excellent and he doesn't use too many corn ball cliches. I think he will get much better over time as it is a big step from GA Southern to the LSU mic.