the People's Champ Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I was just curious as to how everybody out there actually felt about our Sox announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson. He's the only announcer that I've really ever known for the Sox (besides DJ, Wimpy, and Harry of course) and I personally like him very much. I like his "Hawkisms" and the fact that he really seems to care about the team winning. The reason that I ask is because I happened upon a website that completely bashes him and is currently petitioning to get him removed. I found it very weird that someone who is a Sox fan actually dislikes him that much, and got to wondering how many others out there felt the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 hawk = god Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spod=Ratings Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Best announcer in any sport..or atleast most fun to listen to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I sort of like him but he is a total blowbag too. He's kind of like an old Uncle where you like him but realize that you have to take everything with a grain of salt. I.E. Aaron Rowand the best center field arm of the last few decades, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I can't imagine Sox baseball without Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 (edited) Hawk is the shiznit! You can put THAT on the board! Edited July 12, 2005 by SoxFan1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Soxnbears01 @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 10:27 PM) hawk = god QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 10:29 PM) ^ ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelatinoheat_30 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 (edited) i used to like him, but his stupid repetitive hawkisms are getting annoying. always talking about "everything is self-induced" and prolly the worst part is when there's a deep fly ball, he always does his "stretch, stretch" call and it RARELY is a homer, maybe 9 out of 10 times he says it, its just an out, it's like a curse, does anyone else notice this? he also tends to be too much of a homer and thinks he knows everything cause he's been around for 43 years. and whenever something good happens, he has to mention how ozzie was somehow involved. and the list goes on and on. also, does anyone notice how dj does a much better job of technical analysis w/a different partner on sat. games of the week than w/ hawk? i think that says a lot about hawk. personally, i'd like to see dj stay(brings some comic relief and solid analysis), hawk can go and bring in steve stone, someone w/ knowledgeable, unbiased analysis. also, the "put it on the board" is getting kinda old. Edited July 12, 2005 by thelatinoheat_30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 (edited) I love hawk mostly for the reason that he is such a homer and that he loves the team so much. To bad that if we make the playoffs we wont be able to hear him. Screw you fox! :finger The guy above me the finger is for you too! Edited July 12, 2005 by Sonik22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelatinoheat_30 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Sonik22 @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 09:33 PM) I love hawk mostly for the reason that he is such a homer and that he loves the team so much. To bad that if we make the playoffs we wont be able to hear him. Screw you fox! :finger not hearing hawk is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(thelatinoheat_30 @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 09:31 PM) i used to like him, but his stupid repetitive hawkisms are getting annoying. always talking about "everything is self-induced" and prolly the worst part is when there's a deep fly ball, he always does his "stretch, stretch" call and it RARELY is a homer, maybe 9 out of 10 times he says it, its just an out, it's like a curse, does anyone else notice this? he also tends to be too much of a homer and thinks he knows everything cause he's been around for 43 years. and whenever something good happens, he has to mention how ozzie was somehow involved. and the list goes on and on. also, does anyone notice how dj does a much better of technical analysis on sat. games of the week than w/ hawk? i think that says a lot about hawk. personally, i'd like to see dj stay(brings some comic relief and solid analysis), hawk can go and bring in steve stone. also, the "put it on the board" is getting kinda old. Light em up...lol jk. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I think Hawk is great, like someone else said you just have to know what to listen to and tune out some of his other thoughts. I do hate it when he says "he JUST JUST missed that one" and its a shallow fly to CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(thelatinoheat_30 @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 11:31 PM) i used to like him, but his stupid repetitive hawkisms are getting annoying. always talking about "everything is self-induced" and prolly the worst part is when there's a deep fly ball, he always does his "stretch, stretch" call and it RARELY is a homer, maybe 9 out of 10 times he says it, its just an out, it's like a curse, does anyone else notice this? he also tends to be too much of a homer and thinks he knows everything cause he's been around for 43 years. and whenever something good happens, he has to mention how ozzie was somehow involved. and the list goes on and on. also, does anyone notice how dj does a much better job of technical analysis w/a different partner on sat. games of the week than w/ hawk? i think that says a lot about hawk. personally, i'd like to see dj stay(brings some comic relief and solid analysis), hawk can go and bring in steve stone. also, the "put it on the board" is getting kinda old. s*** like that can get you banned! 1/2 of me says it should be green, 1/2 says it shouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelatinoheat_30 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Sox Hustler @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 09:34 PM) I do hate it when he says "he JUST JUST missed that one" and its a shallow fly to CF. same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelatinoheat_30 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 09:35 PM) s*** like that can get you banned! 1/2 of me says it should be green, 1/2 says it shouldn't lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Spod=Ratings @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 10:29 PM) Best announcer in any sport..or atleast most fun to listen to PAT FOLEY is a bit better than the Hawk. 1 - Foley 2 - Hawk 3 - Bears radio guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(TimoandAaron @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 11:03 PM) PAT FOLEY is a bit better than the Hawk. 1 - Foley 2 - Hawk 3 - Bears radio guy. Joniak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(TimoandAaron @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 11:03 PM) PAT FOLEY is a bit better than the Hawk. 1 - Foley 2 - Hawk 3 - Bears radio guy. Hockey does not exist. There for Hawk is the best. Jeff Joniack is meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(TimoandAaron @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 11:03 PM) PAT FOLEY is a bit better than the Hawk. 1 - Foley 2 - Hawk 3 - Bears radio guy. 1. bob brenly 2. len kasper 3. chris berman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Sox Hustler @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 08:34 PM) I do hate it when he says "he JUST JUST missed that one" and its a shallow fly to CF. If you barely get underneath a ball, that's all it takes. When I don't get the Sox announcers, I do all of Hawk's home run calls myself. Including the "stretch". Freaks out my fiance sometimes. That ought to tell you something about how much this Sox fan adores the Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 11:05 PM) If you barely get underneath a ball, that's all it takes. When I don't get the Sox announcers, I do all of Hawk's home run calls myself. Including the "stretch". Freaks out my fiance sometimes. That ought to tell you something about how much this Sox fan adores the Hawk. i do not think "adores" is quite the word to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 12, 2005 -> 12:05 AM) Hockey does not exist. There for Hawk is the best. Jeff Joniack is meh. Therefore, 1 word....with an "e" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 11:09 PM) Therefore, 1 word....with an "e" Correct me again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 QUOTE(ChWRoCk2 @ Jul 11, 2005 -> 10:05 PM) 3. chris berman If you're serious you deserve to be slapped around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkfan Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Bob Uecker is my favorite, hawk is a close second...YYes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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