re: Hawthorne

Posted by Gmorgan4982

Member since May 2005

101750 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 2:45 pm to lsutigers1992

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2. he'd stop calling "Ellick Box Stadium"

It's pronounced "Alec."

Posted by Tiger_n_ATL

Ft. Lauderdale

Member since Jul 2005

33353 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 2:46 pm to Mickey Goldmill

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Meaning this whole thread is a huge waste of time for everyone.

But how completely ironic that a Hawthorne lover started the thread.

Posted by Ole Geauxt

KnowLa.

Member since Dec 2007

50880 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 2:48 pm to Gmorgan4982

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Gmorgan4982

Sit down and STFU !!

I came over here to argue, and no one would argue with me...

Posted by lsusportsman2

Member since Oct 2007

27232 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 2:48 pm to TigerOnTheProwl

Once again, I fricking love Hawthorne, the coolest man ever and the biggest LSU fan without a doubt. However, Hawthorne is so fricking dumb and he says the stupidest shite that I do not know what he is talking about during the game. He has to go, but no way it will happen.

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Posted by TigerOnTheProwl

Banned for eating Chicken and Grass

Member since Jan 2005

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Posted on 5/16/10 at 2:49 pm to lsusportsman2

That is my point, JH isn't going anywhere (then again, neither is our baseball team)

Posted by lsusportsman2

Member since Oct 2007

27232 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 2:54 pm to TigerOnTheProwl

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JH isn't going anywhere (then again, neither is our baseball team)

You never know, even the ranters don't think this.

Posted by kdubssrightcalf

COP Charkh Afghanistan

Member since Aug 2006

564 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 2:54 pm to lsusportsman2

Honestly, from some of my earliest LSU memories to now, Hawthorne has been there....To me, it wouldnt be the same without his voice. As I got older, and learned the games I discovered that his knowledge is...um...lacking. That said, I listen religiously from Fort Polk, as the coverage isnt as good as Baton Rouge and I take it with a grain of salt. In fact, I kind of think of him Harry Carrey-ish-ly. Its comic relief and I find it hilarious. It actually makes my listening experience more complete...the thrill of the game, the high comedy of Hawthornes game calling.
All In all, his mistakes arent going to cost us the game, it just takes some clarification sometimes. I can deal with it.

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Posted by Ole Geauxt

KnowLa.

Member since Dec 2007

50880 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 2:58 pm to kdubssrightcalf

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All In all, his mistakes arent going to cost us the game, it just takes some clarification sometimes. I can deal with it.

this isn't a place for common sense and intelligence....

Posted by kdubssrightcalf

COP Charkh Afghanistan

Member since Aug 2006

564 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 3:00 pm to Ole Geauxt

Yeah, and Ive been guilty of lacking that on this site from time to time too....lol

Posted by Pujols

Baton Rouge

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 5/16/10 at 3:06 pm to kdubssrightcalf

I notice he gets under my skin a hell of a lot more when we're losing. I find him amusing when we're playing well.

Posted by kdubssrightcalf

COP Charkh Afghanistan

Member since Aug 2006

564 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 3:09 pm to Pujols

True statement....

Posted by LSURussian

Member since Feb 2005

134757 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 4:39 pm to dukke v

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I criticize Hawthorne because I AM an LSU fan

Whats the purpose?

What's the purpose of what, Ms. Drama Queen?

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Does it really matter?

Yes, it does.

I want an announcer who understands the game, knows the rules, gets the ball/strike count correct, knows the difference between left and right, gets the names of players correct, stops telling us what just happened and then reverses what he just told us because he got it wrong, stops saying "Will you look at that?!?" when his audience is listening on the radio and CAN'T 'look at that' and who will stop whining when a baseball game is running long or because a pitcher takes 5 seconds longer to throw the ball than the announcer thinks it should take.

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GROW THE F UP!!

Pot....meet kettle.

Posted by ksliman

Prairieville

Member since Jan 2006

1166 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 4:48 pm to heartbreakTiger

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well trying is all that matters at LSU.

Have you ever read the posts on this site?

If trying was all that matters at LSU, then Curly Hallman, Gerry DiNardo and Les Miles (all who have made fewer mistakes than Hawthorne) would not have taken the beating that they do here.

Hawthorne is a professional who gets paid to report the games to those who are unable to see them in person. To that end, accuracy is the most important thing. At that he is terrible and gets worse with each game.

Posted by Kim Jong Ir

Baton Rouge

Member since Jan 2008

55224 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 5:14 pm to LSURussian

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quote:
GROW THE F UP!!
Pot....meet kettle.

You should try more CAPS.

Posted by lucaslsu

LSU!

Member since Oct 2007

8633 posts

Posted on 5/16/10 at 5:57 pm to BilJ

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So because he loves LSU we have to forgive him for sucking at his job?

I love my line of work but the minute I start sucking it up there would a performance improvement plan thrown on my desk and the next step is a pink slip.

Its about performance and accountability......

Posted by tigertalkster

Member since Dec 2009

644 posts

Posted on 5/18/10 at 11:28 am to MOT

why do we really care about it hes the voice of the tigers has been for years and is on the radio not like he wins or loses any games

Posted by jrich11

baton rouge

Member since Jan 2010

993 posts

Posted on 5/18/10 at 12:01 pm to TigerOnTheProwl

i love jim. dude's great.

i even love this jim, the one that can't quite tell what's going on. sittin up stairs and getting confused, cracking jokes, cuttin up.

i want that jim during football season.

Posted by ccomeaux

Member since Jan 2010

8184 posts

Posted on 5/18/10 at 12:03 pm to tigertalkster

If you think JH gets under YOUR skin, you should try being poor Charlie Hanigriff. That guy deserves a raise.