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QUOTE (Quinarvy @ May 22, 2012 -> 05:33 PM) Did I stutter in my post? Let me answer it for you. No I didn't because that is impossible while typing.

I'm just happy to have an alternate option to "stuck with Brent Morel".

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 23, 2012 -> 11:09 AM) 27? 28? Right about the age where you think you've got the world all figured out... This is such a thing old people say. I don't believe I have the world figured out - that's just weird. The only things I have figured out in life are my marriage and the fact that the government sucks.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 23, 2012 -> 10:46 AM) I'll go because tickets right now are under 5 bucks and drinking in the sun is fun. +1

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 23, 2012 -> 10:59 AM) Let's just say I think a lot of people your age will learn some things in your next 10-20 years. How old do you think I am, exactly?

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 23, 2012 -> 10:49 AM) And you did attack me and others here, it's right there in the thread. You made a clear implication and you're now playing dumb because you're too much of a coward to admit it. You've got me! I'm a coward! I have clearly stated numerous times that the pig-headed comments about women in sports were ridiculous. I have also stated multiple times that folks that love Hawk can have their opinion. I opened talking about how much I used to love Hawk. The very first post. I don't know what more you want. You are offended by something. You are in attack mode. I will let you do your thing from here moving forward - go get 'em, Tiger.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 23, 2012 -> 10:49 AM) You're the one that often starts threads like these...that something sucks, or something is just such a way, or someone needs to "just stop" Really? Show me some links.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 23, 2012 -> 10:41 AM) So tell us what should be engaging to us, Steve...so far your only suggestion has been Laurence Holmes. If that is your idea of an improvement, you are just wrong on this one. Steve Stone gives his input all the time...I've been listening to Steve Stone since 1984 when he was working with Harry Carey. He got bullied by him too. I guess Stone is just the whipping boy for geriatric fools. Do you find this coincidence at all odd, Steve? That Stone has been most loved when he was the second fiddle to an outrageous larger than life character doing pbp? Think what you want. Every year thousands of professional broadcasters are honing their skills in the hopes that a position opens up. Hawk is a defined color man doing a play by play man's job. The peak of MLB play by play is Matt Vasgersian, and I am sure there are more out there like him. Sound good, tell me what's going on, and then let the color guy jazz things up. A three man booth would be fantastic as well. There are so many options, but we're stuck with someone who is definitively the worst at his profession. 100% of non-Sox fans agree, and it seems like about 50% of Sox fans agree that Hawk is a hack. No matter who has been with Hawk, he has had little interest in engaging that person and had no problem talking over them. He's a dinosaur, and I'm tired of it. I don't get why you take such offense. You may have your opinion. My disliking Hawk does not mean I have a problem with old people. Seriously, move along, at this point you are going back and forth. My job is not to hire the next great pbp guy out there, but I guarantee, said person exists and would kill for the position.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 23, 2012 -> 09:22 AM) Tomorrow the Twins starter is making his ML debut. I guess that makes tonight a must-win. Accurate post is accurate.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ May 23, 2012 -> 01:41 AM) I've just never heard the term "hustle play" used negatively. You don't listen to the Fantasy Focus Podcast, apparently!

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 22, 2012 -> 05:43 PM) And on a personal level, do you think he is an irresponsible asshole for doing this repeatedly? No question about it.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ May 22, 2012 -> 05:31 PM) The last few have been so disappointing. This'll be a renter for me. Whaaaat???? Casino Royale was amazing. Quantum Solace was a disappointment, but man, Casino Royale!

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 22, 2012 -> 10:17 PM) Anybody think Okie City has a chance vs. the Spurs? Yes, they certainly do. I think this could be one of the better series in the NBA over the last decade, and could possibly make this season less s***ty.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ May 22, 2012 -> 09:56 PM) Heat's support players have finally showed up. This series is over. I expect them to beat Boston and lose to whomever emerges from the west. Um, their support players? LeBron and Wade just skull-f***ed the Pacers for two straight games, that's what just happened.

Oh for a franchise 'tender.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 23, 2012 -> 08:31 AM) So again, are you stating that people that appreciate Hawk are "meatball fans"? Maybe there is something else to it? Like respecting the fact that the guy has been involved in baseball about twice the number of years you have been alive? Or that he's forgotten more about baseball than you'll ever know? I get it...I recognize he isn't polite, and he's not particularly knowledgeable when it comes to advanced metrics, and he has some of his ridiculous philosophical ramblings that change from year to year...I remember when "you were only as good as your starting pitching," now "you're only as good as your bullpen." He likes to talk himself into believing the Sox have a chance every year, but it's hard for me to blame him for that considering they are his life. He's not close to perfect, and I respect your opinion, however I disagree. That doesn't mean those who have an appreciation for Hawk are "meatball fans." Why don't you stop and think that maybe you don't know everything about everything? That maybe as you get older you will recognize some things and gain some insight from experience and realize that hey, maybe I'm not the smartest person on earth after all? It's so painfully black & white with you. Fans who think women don't belong on their sports networks are completely close-minded and ignorant. There are plenty of older people whom I'm happy to listen to - just because Hawk is old that doesn't mean he's right - he's making up stories and saying the same thing over and over. I, nor anyone else on this planet, have anything left to "learn" from Hawk. Nothing. There's nothing left for him to say. I have nothing against listening to experienced people tell me about the game. I certainly don't complain about every older person in the world. Steve Stone is 65 and I have stated multiple times in this thread that he's brilliant. Stop painting the picture you want to see and open your f***ing eyes and learn how to comprehend words on a computer screen. No one attacked you here - if you like Hawk, good for you. I just think you're crazy and we're missing out on what could be an improved telecast.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 23, 2012 -> 08:24 AM) I just think it's message board trendy to be young and know everything and complain about everyone older than 30 years old and claim "they suck at their job." I wasn't trying to be trendy. You sure seem to think you know everything. Thinking Ken Harrelson is bad is not trendy, it's correct. We have one of the best color men in the business being cut off from speaking and never asked for his input on anything because know it all, been there done that, revisionist history Hawk is there to tell y'all how it was back in the day. "I tell ya hawhat Stone Pony. I ain't seen no one field the ball at short like Alexei does since Rico Petrocelli. That boy, hooo, he could go get it." That's certainly engaging.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 22, 2012 -> 09:07 PM) I don't know why you believe you can impose your message board posting will on others, but you can't. You clearly stated earlier in this very thread that you were not at all surprised that the same people who were claiming they enjoyed the broadcasting of Hawk Harrelson were also making comments in poor taste about female broadcasters. Why did you post that? Meatball fans are dumb people.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 22, 2012 -> 09:04 PM) How about the time you accused people that appreciate Hawk of being cavemen, Stevotown? I did no such thing. Many posters were complaining about women having equal opportunity. I pointed it out. If you think that makes them cavemen, then that's your assumption.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 22, 2012 -> 08:57 PM) Then you certainly have the freedom to put ME on ignore, too. Other than Marty or Dick Allen, I rarely fight with anyone here, and I've never personally attacked anyone as you are doing to me. But if it feels better to get it out of your system on a message board, better than kicking the dog I suppose. Don't take it personally, iamshack is throwing darts to multiple targets this evening. Conversation turns to attacks.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 22, 2012 -> 07:50 PM) My reaction was to what you seemed to be implying with your comment. I honestly have no idea what you're talking about... Stop.

QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ May 22, 2012 -> 07:54 PM) back to back flagrants this is getting interesting Haslem's certainly should have been a flagrant - 2.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 22, 2012 -> 06:55 PM) Oh give me a break, Steve...as if you are Mr. Mature and Classy or some s***...get of your high horse. I'm pretty consistent when it comes to equality.

Wade just got away with the most blatant double dribble I have ever seen.

Why am I not surprised that the "Keep Hawk" demographic is aligning with the "no women on my sports network" demographic.