QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Mar 17, 2017 -> 10:06 AM)
That's a fair assessment. I disagree, but I see where you're coming from.
I don't think anyone can deny that Hawk's announcing talents have gradually gotten worse (even since I've been a fan since 2005), but his health and eyesight is probably starting to go unfortunately which is out of his control. But I've grown up with Hawk announcing Sox games and his presence on the broadcast is one of the most unique and fun things about being a Sox fan in my opinion.
I'm not saying Benetti is bad...I just don't particularly care for him. He's just a prototypical announcer. There's nothing unique about him.
Hawk took some time to grow into his role too, he has evolved into what we know now, and in the 90s is when he became self aware. If you listen to some of his older sound bites he sounds much different than what you know now.
Bennetti will find his groove. He won't please everyone, just like Hawk, but he will find what makes him unique