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Title: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on February 11, 2006, 02:52:24 PM
Welcome to the Baseball Message Board for the Midwest Conference  (MWC).

Midwest Conference Baseball Home Page (http://www.midwestconference.org/baseball/default.asp)

North Division

Beloit College Buccaneers (http://www.beloit.edu/~sportcnt/inside/baseball/)

Carroll College Pioneers (http://athletics.cc.edu/team_home.asp?teamid=278)

Lawrence University Vikings (http://www.lawrence.edu/athletics/baseball/)

Ripon College Red Hawks (http://www.ripon.edu/athletics/baseball/)

St Norbert College Crusaders (http://www.snc.edu/athletics/baseball/) 


South Division

Grinnell College Pioneers (http://www.grinnell.edu/athletics/baseball/)

Illinois College Blueboys (http://www.ic.edu/athletics/teams/Mens/Baseball/)

Knox College Prairie Fire (http://www.knox.edu/x3584.xml)

Monmouth College Fighting Scots (http://www.monm.edu/sportsinfo/baseball/index.htm) 
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 11, 2006, 03:41:44 PM
Who is going to win it this year? Are there any pre-season favorites?

Can anybody run with Ripon this year?
Is SNC going to get back to the form they were when they went to the NCAAs?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on February 11, 2006, 05:03:59 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on February 11, 2006, 03:41:44 PM
Can anybody run with Ripon this year?
Ripon has quality depth on the mound, with LHP Bill Nolan (1st Team All MWC,) and  RHP's Nick Collins (2nd Team All MWC) and Andy Kempen all seeing significant time last season.  However, the potential loss of 1st Team All Conference Catcher John Dunlavy (broken ankle) could be a blow to any type of deep postseason run.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 11, 2006, 06:23:18 PM
Check out this interesting list on the Carthage web page:

Do any of the teams listed surprise you?

http://www.carthage.edu/athletics/index.cfm?page=325
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on February 11, 2006, 06:25:04 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on February 11, 2006, 06:23:18 PM
Do any of the teams listed surprise you?
Guess I'm not sure what you mean when you say "surprise"?? ???
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 11, 2006, 06:27:13 PM
I mean are there any programs that are winning year in and year out that we rarely hear about?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: pastprime on February 13, 2006, 06:27:17 PM
When did John Dunlavy break his ankle?  How severe is it? 
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on February 13, 2006, 06:51:45 PM
Quote from: pastprime on February 13, 2006, 06:27:17 PM
When did John Dunlavy break his ankle?  How severe is it? 
He broke it about two weeks ago.  He is currently in a walking boot.  He is probably going to miss the Spring Trip and who knows how much longer.  He may end up taking a "medical hardship" if it takes too long to get back to full strength.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 15, 2006, 06:20:24 PM
Does anyone have previews of the MWC  teams... who is favored to win it this season?

I would love an insider's look at these teams...
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on March 06, 2006, 01:00:02 AM
Quite a bit of chatter in here over the last couple weeks... ;)

Here's a preview for Monmouth - http://www.monm.edu/sportsinfo/releases/2006/baseball.preview.02-28-06.htm

And the Scots have gotten off to a bit of a rough start with a 1-3 record through their first couple days of the spring trip to Arizona.  Still got 8 more games down there to play and improve on that mark. 
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 09, 2006, 02:23:20 PM
Beloit is off to 1-4 start and Monmouth is at 1-6... not a good start for a team that was the preseason #28.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on March 09, 2006, 10:24:03 PM
No worries yet, BP.  It's just the season-opening spring trip where basically everyone who makes the trip will get worked into games (and some of those players won't be playing regularly in games after the spring trip when they really start to mean something).  As for Monmouth, they usually go about .500 on their spring trip and it hasn't bothered them in recent years of MWC action; so personally I'm not going to put much stock in how they do on the spring trip. ;)  Anyhow they did manage to bounce back somewhat after that 1-6 start (which did include a split with Wartburg, ranked #3 in the country) to win 3 of their next 4 and move to 4-7 heading into Friday's final game of the trip.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: REDMENFAN on March 10, 2006, 09:09:57 AM
At 4-7, I would be a little concerned, even if it is just the spring trip you hope you can at least come out with a 500 record. I don't know much about monmouth, but if they normally struggle on their spring trip and then do well in conference, the level of competion in the MWC I would guess isn't that great. Not taking anything away from Monmouth or the MWC, that's just what I'm assuming based on what I have read.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 10, 2006, 11:14:17 AM
Quote from: REDMENFAN on March 10, 2006, 09:09:57 AM
At 4-7, I would be a little concerned, even if it is just the spring trip you hope you can at least come out with a 500 record. I don't know much about monmouth, but if they normally struggle on their spring trip and then do well in conference, the level of competion in the MWC I would guess isn't that great. Not taking anything away from Monmouth or the MWC, that's just what I'm assuming based on what I have read.

Let it be dually noted that I agree...
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on March 12, 2006, 10:50:03 PM
Leave it to a CCIW fan (Redmen meaning Carthage I assume?) to come to the MWC board and talk. ;)  Just kidding.

The level of competition in the MWC isn't bad; it's just that in baseball, the MWC splits the teams into North and South divisions (Monmouth being in the South) and teams from opposite divisions don't meet until the conference tournament at the end of the regular season--so Monmouth doesn't get a chance to play the best competition in the MWC (typically Ripon and St. Norbert in the North division) until that conference tournament.  So, no, the level of competition in the South isn't the best and Monmouth has dominated there recently.  Numbers-wise, they've won the South division each of the past 5 seasons with Illinois C. and Knox each taking 2 turns at second place and Grinnell taking second once also; meaning no real other dominant team in the South besides MC.  They have done a good job in scheduling good competition for non-conference games after the spring trip with teams like Illinois Wesleyan, Augustana, Wartburg, and WIU (not a Div. I power by any means, but still Div. I) and have had decent results against those other teams.  Also, back in 2002 despite that sub-par competition ;), Monmouth fell just short of advancing to the D-III College World Series after losing a couple close ones in the regional to those darn Redmen!

Anyhow, Monmouth did win their final spring trip game to head home from Arizona at 5-7 and now get into the main part of the schedule.  I'm sticking with what I said before--I'm not worried after the sub-.500 spring trip, I still believe that the Scots will be fine in MWC action, and that they'll put up another good fight in the conference tournament at the end of the season.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 13, 2006, 04:22:21 PM
Is Ripon as strong this year as they have been in the past? I also know that Coach Gillespie left Ripon, who took the reins from him?

Is St. Norbert's still a quality program. I know they made the NCAAs a few seasons ago, but do they still have the capabilities to do that again?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 13, 2006, 06:32:16 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on March 13, 2006, 04:22:21 PM
Is Ripon as strong this year as they have been in the past? I also know that Coach Gillespie left Ripon, who took the reins from him?
His son Bob, who is also the Men's basketball coach, took over for his father. 

Ripon should have a solid pitching staff, however it remains to be seen how much the loss of starting Cathcer and two-time All Conference selection John Dunlavy will hurt the pitchers.  All in all I would guess they would be the favorite to win the North Division, and meet up with Monmouth in the MWC Conference Tournament Championship.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on March 13, 2006, 10:46:41 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on March 13, 2006, 04:22:21 PM
Is St. Norbert's still a quality program. I know they made the NCAAs a few seasons ago, but do they still have the capabilities to do that again?

I don't know what SNC has for this season but looking back at recent seasons I'd say they've still been a quality program and provided some solid competition for Ripon in the north...

2005 (23-13, 14-2) Won the north division, hosted the conference tournament, and lost in the championship game to Ripon.

2004 (20-14, 13-3) Second place in the north division, advanced to the conference tournament at Monmouth.

2003 (17-18, 9-7) Second place in the north division, won the conference tournament that Ripon hosted, and lost in the NCAA regional round.

2002 (23-12, 13-3) Second place in the north division, advanced to the conference tournament at Monmouth.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 14, 2006, 09:55:35 AM
It appears Dunlavy's ankle is healed enough to be playing, as he was 1x4 in Ripon's opening DH.  They are currently 2-0. 

Here is a link to the MWC Baseball page:
http://www.midwestconference.org/baseball/default.asp
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: pastprime on March 17, 2006, 04:30:55 PM
Man, I was just in Tampa the 14th and 15th.  I should have looked up Ripons schedule.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 19, 2006, 06:02:13 PM
Just want to correct a statemet I made earlier.  Dunlavy DID NOT play in Florida.  I guess the other catcher forgot his jersey and had to wear Dunlavy's, and the scorekeeper used the jersey number in the computer scoring program which made it look like Dunlavy had played.

Ripon ends their trip at 9-3, however it doesn't appear there were many strong teams on their schedule.

Also, Bill Nolan pitches only 1/3 of an inning on the whole trip.  Things don't appear to look good for Ripon's ace.  Rumor had it he was having some arm troubles during winter practice.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on March 19, 2006, 11:19:16 PM
Monmouth took 2 of 3 from Wisconsin Lutheran this weekend to get back to .500 on the season (8-8 overall record).  Was actually hoping to see a sweep this weekend since this has been a team that the Scots have typically been able to take all 3 games from whenever they've met recently and Wisconsin Lutheran was 0-7 heading into this weekend's match-up.  Monmouth returns to action on Wednesday with a single game at home against Iowa Wesleyan College.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: greenknightsfan on March 21, 2006, 10:24:35 PM
Just a quick correction...
Ripon's other catcher didn't forget his jersey the airport lost it.
just straightening that up.

Thanks
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 30, 2006, 03:29:43 PM
Updated MWC Standings heading into conference play:
2006 Standings 

North Division

Ripon 9-3
Beloit 8-7
Lawrence  6-6
Carroll 3-9
St. Norbert  2-8

South Division

Illinois College 9-4
Grinnell 5-4
Monmouth  9-10
Knox 6-8

I am impressed with Lawrence at 6-6... a step in the right direction for them. It looks as if Ripon is solid again and Illinois College is also off to a nice start.

Anybody else have some thoughts on this conference?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 02, 2006, 03:48:13 AM
Monmouth took a pair of wins Saturday at home vs. Grinnell to open up conference play and move to 11-10, 2-0 MWC.  Won the first game 2-1 (in 8 innings) with Dan Dunn throwing a no-hitter and Chris Smith hitting a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 8th to win it.  Won the second game with Matt Engelhardt and Nate McCaherty combining to hold the Pioneers to just one run in the night cap.  Not much offense out of the Scots today, but enough pitching to make it stand up; and wins are wins, no matter how pretty (or ugly) they are. :)
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 08, 2006, 06:18:25 PM
Monmouth moved to 14-10, 4-0 MWC with a home doubleheader sweep of Illinois College this afternoon.  Won the first game 3-2 behind another strong outing from Dan Dunn and Scott Coles who retired the final 2 batters in another tight game.  Won the second game 2-1 (in 10 innings) as Matt Engelhardt and Nate McCaherty combined for another good effort in holding down the Blueboys, and Chris Smith singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th.  Again, not alot of offense for the Scots today but just enough to make the good pitching stand up for a couple more wins. :)

Anyone else have anything to add...or am I just talking to myself?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 09, 2006, 09:19:03 PM
I think it's just you and me, big fella.... Monmouth should run away with their division... agreed?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 09, 2006, 10:31:36 PM
Yeah BP, it would appear that it's just you and me around this board.  Just curious...are you a fan of one of the MWC North teams?

Anyhow, the Scots should win the South.  But after the last couple weekends of tight and unconvincing ballgames (luckily all 4 games turned out as wins), I'm not completely sold on them "running away with it" just yet.  I still think they will win the division, but should be interesting to see how they do on the road during the next 2 weekends of conference action (would love to see them explode for about 15 runs this Saturday at IC and then do the same at Knox during the following weekend) after not playing as well as they're capable of in the first 2 weekends while at home.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 09, 2006, 11:27:40 PM
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter reports on Lawrence's Tom Schmidt:

http://www.htrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060409/MAN02/604090437/1378
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 10, 2006, 11:19:28 AM
Quote from: Maverick on April 09, 2006, 10:31:36 PM
Yeah BP, it would appear that it's just you and me around this board.  Just curious...are you a fan of one of the MWC North teams?


Mav... I am actually a Carthage fan, but keep close tabs on the MWC as they may end up in the Central regional when the tourney rolls around. I just try to do my homework an teams. Looks like the south will come down to Monmouth and Illinois College(with Monmouth have a slight advantage after this weekend).

What do you think of the north?? Can anybody challenge Ripon or are they just head and shoulders above the rest of the division?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 10, 2006, 10:44:09 PM
BP - Darn Carthage people...you kept the Scots from winning that regional back in 2002! ;)

In the South, I'm guessing it'll be Monmouth and IC that advance to the MWC Tourney just like it has been the last couple seasons; Monmouth should take first and IC should finish second, just slightly ahead of Grinnell.  I think Grinnell probably has a little better pitching than Knox so that should give them the edge for third in the South, and with a little luck they could possibly push IC for the second South playoff spot...but they'll have to do better than just split doubleheaders with Knox (like they did Saturday).  So just gonna have to wait and see how their meetings play out...should be a good race for that second playoff spot.

Up in the North, I'd have to stick with Ripon as the favorite (not only have they been traditionally good, they're having a very good season so far cruising along at 15-3) and St. Norbert as the second place team--St. Norbert could challenge Ripon for the top spot but if I had to bet, I'd bet on Ripon bringing home the North championship.  Just gotta go with the way it's been recently, and those 2 have easily been the 2 best teams in the North with none of the other 3 schools posing a serious threat to either of them since the 2001 season (when Carroll beat St. Norbert in a playoff to advance to the MWC Tourney).

I haven't really paid much attention to the CCIW so far this season.  How are things starting to shake out there?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 10, 2006, 11:15:20 PM
Hey, Mav... the cciw is close to as expected so far. The one exception is North Park @ 5-3 in the CCIW... they were 1-39 last season. It looks like Carthage is in the driver's seat, but has a huge 3 game series this weekend with IWU. Only two games between second and sixth place will make for an exciting run to the playoffs. A lot of it will get sorted out this weekend as the contenders will separate from the pretenders.

How does the MWC conference work... do North/South only play in the post season?


CURRENT CCIW STANDINGS:

Carthage    7-1     
Augustana  5-3   
IWU           5-3     
North Park  5-3   
Wheaton    4-4     
Millikin        3-5     
Elmhurst     2-6     
NCC           1-7
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 11, 2006, 09:33:05 PM
BP - Looks like a nice race for the CCIW this year.  How do the CCIW playoffs work?  All 8 teams qualify, just 6, maybe just 4??

The MWC goes like this: 5 North teams and they all play each other 4 times for a total of 16 regular season conference games; 4 South teams that play each other 4 times for a total of 12 conference games; then the top 2 from each division go to the conference tourney for a 2-day double elimination event (unless there is bad weather, in which case it is changed to 1-day single elimination--which has happened recently).  So to finally answer your question, there have been times when North and South teams have met on spring break trips, but outside of that they do not play each other until the post season.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 12, 2006, 01:36:37 AM
CCIW works this way... everybody plays 3 times (21 games)... top four go to conference tourney... winner of conference tourney goes to NCAAs.

I would like it better if the MWC teams played each other. What's the point of being in a conference if the bottom teams from north and south never play each other since they never make the tourney?!
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on April 12, 2006, 08:49:25 AM
Quote from: Maverick on April 11, 2006, 09:33:05 PM

The MWC goes like this: 5 North teams and they all play each other 4 times for a total of 16 regular season conference games; 4 South teams that play each other 4 times for a total of 12 conference games; then the top 2 from each division go to the conference tourney for a 2-day double elimination event (unless there is bad weather, in which case it is changed to 1-day single elimination--which has happened recently).  So to finally answer your question, there have been times when North and South teams have met on spring break trips, but outside of that they do not play each other until the post season.

Good morning, Maverick!

Is that Midwest Conference's schedule because the President's do want any missed class time and also due to the MWC's academic philosophy of playing 10% fewer games in a season in all sports?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 12, 2006, 01:41:17 PM
Hi Ralph,  I don't know for sure what their reasons are for having the baseball schedule the way it is.  Your guess on the Presidents' concerns, academic philosophy, missed class time, etc. is probably somewhere close to being right. 

They could go to a schedule for baseball the way they do in basketball (play North vs. North and South vs. South mainly on weekdays, and have "cross-over" games of North vs. South on the weekends) but just choose not to do it that way.  The MWC could do like the CCIW does and play everyone 3 times (instead of the current 4 games vs. only divisional teams)...but like we've both said, they just choose not to do it that way.

I suppose some of the positives from playing divisions is that they can alternate the tourney site each season--2005 was held at the North champ, 2006 will be held at the South champ, 2007 will be up North, etc.  And it also gives the conference tourney 2 teams from each division everytime rather than the possibility of having an unbalanced tournament (like in the 2004-05 basketball season when the North had 3 of the 4 teams at the conference tourney)...it probably wouldn't happen very often but there's always a chance.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 17, 2006, 06:28:38 PM
Monmouth split a doubleheader at Illinois College this weekend to make the Scots' season record 15-12, 5-1 MWC.  Won the first game 5-4 (in 8 innings) behind the strong combined pitching of Dan Dunn and Scott Coles, and Jeremy Kafka had the game-winning single in the top of the 8th.  Lost a rain-shortened second game 11-9 (in 8 innings, it appears that the game was called after completing the 8th inning) as the MC pitching wasn't near as solid as it has been recently and the offense which had been struggling a bit finally broke open to score 9 runs through the first 4 innings but then didn't manage anymore hits the rest of the game.  Some inconsistency there...
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 17, 2006, 06:30:43 PM
As for the South division race, Monmouth still has the inside track at 5-1 and, as expected, the other 3 teams (Grinnell 3-3, Knox 2-4, Illinois C., 2-4) are all very close and fighting each other for that second spot.  Some very big games in the coming weeks as IC still has 4 games with Grinnell and 2 more with Knox on the road.  And can't forget the games this weekend and next between rivals Monmouth and Knox.  First things first though, should be interesting to see what happens this weekend--if Monmouth and Grinnell can both sweep doubleheaders on the road, that would put them both in great position for the top 2 spots in the South and really hurt the others; or if Knox and IC pull out wins, that wouldn't clear the picture up at all and would just continue a tight race between the teams.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: REDMENFAN on April 24, 2006, 01:03:38 PM
Any results from over the weekend?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 24, 2006, 03:41:39 PM
I see that St. Norbert's and Ripon are both 8-0 in the MWC. Is St. Norbert's that good(they are only 14-10 overall)?

Do they have much of a chance to knock out Ripon this year?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 24, 2006, 06:16:45 PM
Monmouth split a doubleheader this weekend at Knox (disappointing that it wasn't a sweep) to bring the Scots' season record to 16-14, 6-2 MWC.  Lost the first game 5-4 despite Dan Dunn going the distance for MC and striking out 10 along the way.  Won the second game 11-3 with Matt Engelhardt and Nate McCaherty combining to hold Knox down all game long, and the offense got contributions from all around after some lineup changes between games (looking at the box score, it would appear that the poor performance in game 1 earned some regular starters a spot on the bench for much of game 2).

Elsewhere in the South...Grinnell and IC split a pair at Jacksonville, thus not clearing up the division race any since Monmouth and Knox split also; meaning nobody gained or lost ground this weekend--Monmouth at 6-2, Grinnell at 4-4, IC & Knox both at 3-5.  Matchups for the coming weekend are the same as this past weekend but game sites are switched, Monmouth-Knox is at MC and Grinnell-IC is at GC; and again if either MC or GC can get a sweep this time, they would really help themselves and hurt the others.

Up in the North...St. Norbert took all 4 from Beloit, Carroll and Lawrence split their games 2 apiece, and Ripon didn't play any MWC games.  Barring anything completely strange happening, Ripon and St. Norbert will be the 2 qualifiers from the North again this year.  This coming weekend's 4 games between RC and SNC will be very important in determining seeding in the MWC Tourney and should tell alot about each team since both have just been beating on Beloit, Carroll, and Lawrence so far.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: REDMENFAN on April 25, 2006, 10:47:13 AM
Thanks BP and Maverick. If I had to guess, St. Norberts probably isn't going to knock off Ripon this year. That's just an opinion from somone who knows nothing about either team, but Ripon seems to always pull it off in the MWC
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 03, 2006, 10:44:04 PM
Monmouth split another doubleheader with Knox yesterday (was moved to Saturday, then to Sunday, and finally to Tuesday due to rainy weather--and like last weekend, disappointing that it wasn't a sweep).  Won the first game 10-2 as Dan Dunn went the distance with another strong performance and Matt Gordon led the offensive attack going 4-for-4 with 4 RBI.  Lost the second game 3-1, offense went cold again, despite having another good effort on the mound from Matt Engelhardt.

Elsewhere in the South...the IC @ Grinnell doubleheader was rained out and moved to Sun., May 7th.  This sets up a long, and important, final weekend for both teams since both play doubleheaders on Saturday also (Sat. - MC @ GC, IC @ KC; Sun. - IC @ GC).  Monmouth almost has the South locked up at this point (just have to win 1 out of 2 at Grinnell on Sat. and that would give them the South title, I think...).  The second spot out of the South is still very much up for grabs between the other 3 teams.

Up in the North...Ripon took all 4 games from St. Norbert over the weekend and Lawrence took 3 out of 4 against Beloit.  This means Ripon has basically already won the North title.  St. Norbert has 4 against Lawrence this weekend, the only team that could still mathematically catch them for the second spot out of the North; but LU would have to win at least 3 out of those 4 games just to tie SNC in the conference standings--which in all honesty is very unlikely to happen.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 04, 2006, 09:04:18 AM
Quote from: Maverick on May 03, 2006, 10:44:04 PM
St. Norbert has 4 against Lawrence this weekend, the only team that could still mathematically catch them for the second spot out of the North; but LU would have to win at least 3 out of those 4 games just to tie SNC in the conference standings--which in all honesty is very unlikely to happen.
Actually, Lawrence has to sweep all 4 games to make the MWC Tournament.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 04, 2006, 06:20:59 PM
NCAA Regional Rankings are out: Ripon grabs the #1 spot in the Midwest:

1. Ripon                   14-2 23-5
2. St. Scholastica      8-2 31-3
3. St. Olaf                 16-3 22-6
4. UW-Whitewater    19-7 24-10
5. St. Thomas (MN)   15-5 23-7
6. UW-Oshkosh         17-7 23-11

Here is the rest of the poll:
http://ncaasports.com/baseball/mens/polls/diviii

Thoughts??
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 04, 2006, 07:05:04 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 04, 2006, 09:04:18 AM
Quote from: Maverick on May 03, 2006, 10:44:04 PM
St. Norbert has 4 against Lawrence this weekend, the only team that could still mathematically catch them for the second spot out of the North; but LU would have to win at least 3 out of those 4 games just to tie SNC in the conference standings--which in all honesty is very unlikely to happen.
Actually, Lawrence has to sweep all 4 games to make the MWC Tournament.

Thanks for the correction there, cubs.  Apparently I mis-calculated on adding up the W/L totals last night and LU does have to sweep SNC to make the Tourney.  I'll stick with what I said in the last part of my post though--very unlikely that it's going to happen. ;)

Also, congrats to Ripon on grabbing the top spot in the Midwest Regional Rankings this week.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 04, 2006, 11:03:49 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 04, 2006, 06:20:59 PM
NCAA Regional Rankings are out: Ripon grabs the #1 spot in the Midwest:

Thoughts??
This is where I have a problem with these polls.....  Ripon was swept by Stevens Point in a DH last week.  Now normally I wouldn't put much stock in a weekday NC DH, because typically teams will save their top pitchers for their conference games.  However, Ripon throws their #2 (Baitinger) and #4 (Kempen) while Point throws two guys that had thrown 6 and 7 innings on the season respectively going into the game. 

Can you understand where I am going with this??  Just because Ripon beats up on subpar competition during conference play that makes them the #1 team in the region??  They do have some good pitching, however I don't think they would have such a good record if they were tested weekly playing four 9 inning games each weekend against competition like the WIAC does.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 07, 2006, 12:10:45 AM
Monmouth split yet another doubleheader today, this time with Grinnell.  Lost the first game 2-0 as Dan Dunn threw a complete game 1-hitter, but took the tough luck loss as that only hit by GC was a 2-run HR that followed an error which would've been the third out of the inning.  Won the second game 5-3 with another solid pitching outing by Matt Engelhardt and Chris Smith leading the way on offense with a 3-run HR.  MC finishes the MWC season at 8-4, good enough to host the Tourney next weekend, while GC is now 5-5 with a huge doubleheader against IC on Sunday.

Elsewhere in the South...Knox swept the doubleheader from IC, leaving KC at 6-6 in the South and also knocking IC out of playoff contention in the South (now 3-7).  So if I'm reading things correctly, a Grinnell sweep of IC in Sunday's twinbill  would put Grinnell in the second spot from the South (GC would finish 7-5, KC is 6-6); or even just a GC-IC split tomorrow would put GC in the Tourney since both GC and KC would finish 6-6, but GC has won 3 out of 4 head to head and I assume that's probably the first tie-breaker.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: RR_Dad on May 08, 2006, 12:15:51 PM
The schedule for the MWC tournament is up on the conference website.  I'll be there!!   ;D
http://www.midwestconference.org/baseball/
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Gustie13 on May 08, 2006, 10:47:30 PM
I'm not sure which Region Rankings you were looking at Maverick, but the latest region polls have Ripon at #6, which is even still too high. I'd put the #3 teams in either the MIAC or WIAC ahead of Ripon.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 09, 2006, 12:40:08 AM
Quote from: Gustie13 on May 08, 2006, 10:47:30 PM
I'm not sure which Region Rankings you were looking at Maverick, but the latest region polls have Ripon at #6, which is even still too high. I'd put the #3 teams in either the MIAC or WIAC ahead of Ripon.

Look at the official NCAA regianal rankings... not the ABCA. Ripon is ranked #1 in the Midwest region:
1. Ripon 14-2 23-5
2. St. Scholastica 8-2 31-3
3. St. Olaf 16-3 22-6
4. Wisconsin-Whitewater 19-7 24-10
5. St. Thomas (Minnesota) 15-5 23-7
6. Wisconsin-Oshkosh 17-7 23-11


Here is the link to the official rankings:
http://www.ncaasports.com/baseball/mens/polls/diviii
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Gustie13 on May 09, 2006, 07:05:20 AM
Thanks big popi.

In what ways does the ncaa regional ranking decision making differ from abca? From looking at the polls it looks as though all the ncaa does is look at record and regional record and doesn't take into account strength of competition....
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 12, 2006, 10:09:18 PM
MWC Tournament

Day 1 Scores
Gm. 1: Monmouth 4, St. Norbert 0
Gm. 2: Ripon 11, Grinnell 2

Gm. 3: Grinnell 12, St. Norbert 7 (SNC eliminated)
Gm. 4: Ripon 6, Monmouth 3

Day 2 Schedule
Gm. 5: Grinnell vs. Monmouth (loser eliminated), 9:30 am
Championship: Ripon vs. Winner Gm. 5, 12:30 pm
Champ. Gm. 2, if necessary: 3:30 pm
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 13, 2006, 04:26:31 PM
MWC Tournament

Day 2 Scores
Gm. 5: Monmouth 1, Grinnell 0 (11 inn.) (GC eliminated)
Championship: Ripon 7, Monmouth 3
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: RR_Dad on May 15, 2006, 06:57:03 AM
The regional fields are set!  Congrats to Ripon on their #1 seeding.  Good luck!
http://www.ncaasports.com/baseball/mens/story/9439692
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Gustie13 on May 15, 2006, 07:14:05 AM
Interesting....

I couldn't find any brackets, do 7 team regionals go like this:
#1 Bye
#2 v #7
#3 v #6
#4 v #5

#1 plays winner of 4 v 5 while 2 v 7 winner plays 3 v 6 winner?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Just Bill on May 15, 2006, 11:45:56 AM
NCAA Division III Regional
at Witter Field, Wisconsin Rapids
Wednesday, May 17
Game 1 – 9:30 a.m. - #5 UW-Stevens Point (29-15) vs. #4 St. Scholastica (36-4)
Game 2 – 1 p.m. - #2 St. Olaf (28-8) vs. #7 Dominican (21-19)
Game 3 – 4:30 p.m. - #3 St. Thomas (29-9) vs. #6 Coe (26-17)
Game 4 – 8 p.m. - #1 Ripon (31-5) vs. Game 1 winner
 
Thursday, May 18
Game 5 – 9:30 a.m. - Loser Game 2 vs. Loser Game 3
Game 6 – 1 p.m. - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3
Game 7 – 4:30 p.m. - Loser Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5
Game 8 – 8 p.m. - Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 6
 
Friday, May 19
Game 9 – Noon - Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 6
Game 10 – 3:30 p.m. - Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8
Game 11 – 7 p.m. - Loser Game 9 vs. Winner Game 10
 
Saturday, May 20
Game 12 – Noon - Winner Game 9 vs. Winner Game 11
Game 13 – 4 p.m. - if necessary
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 16, 2006, 08:39:48 PM
Good luck to Ripon in the Regional action that begins tomorrow!
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: John Gleich on May 19, 2006, 11:10:33 PM
Ripon and Point have a rematch tomorrow for a trip to Appleton and the  World Series.  Ripon is in the winner's bracket while Point is in the loser's bracket.  That means SP needs to beat Ripon twice.  ... they've had some practice at that, as they dispatched Ripon in a double header earlier this season.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on January 10, 2007, 11:58:23 PM
Great stuff from the CCIW board!  Any Ripon fans have an update on 2007?

http://www.d3sports.com/post/index.php?topic=4399.1022

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Quote from: mwunder on January 02, 2007, 10:47:49 pm
The other WI school that is ranked, Ripon lost 4 of it's top 5 hitters from last season and 2 of their top 4 pitchers.  I'm not sure they belong here.
Last years stats can be a little deceiving......  What is going to help them is that they return two guys who sat out the entire 2006 seasons and took medical hardships.  The first being Catcher John Dunlavy who is a two time 1st Team All MWC North Division selection.  He missed the 2006 season with a broken bone in his ankle.  (It should be known that Dunlavy had beaten out 2006 MWC North Division POY Eric Schwendimann the previous two seasons.)  Also back is starting LHP Bill Nolan.  Nolan is also a two time 1st Team All MWC North Division selection, and will probably be their #1 pitcher this season.  Now I know two guys aren't enough for a high National ranking, but I just wanted to point out that the cupboard isn't as bare as it appears. 

After this season though, I TOTALLY agree with waht your saying about the drop in talent.  Bob better stick to recruiting basketball players, because his baseball recruiting skills are really lacking.


Great info, but Ripon is not in the CCIW. It would work great on the MWC Board. Ralph, can you bump it over there?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: redhawker on January 15, 2007, 03:56:49 PM
Ripon is a little overrated in my estimation.  They lost a l ot of talent including three good hitters, and three good pitchers.  They do have some excellant players coming back, but they are loosing a lot of the teams identy from a year ago.  The Moose was a big part of the team, along with the other seniors will be sorely missed.  The team will welcome back john dunlavy, who will be a big part of the offense along with McFarland and Olson.  The staff loses its Ace Tyler Haddock, but gets back the ace from two years ago in Bill Nolan.  The staff is not as deep as years past, plus there are some questionable arms.  Both Nolan and Baitinger are coming back from arm problems.  With all this said, i dont see the team ending the year ranked, they will have to battle for the conference championship.  How does everyone else look for this year?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on January 16, 2007, 04:47:14 AM
Anyone think the hiring of Chris Bosio as pitching coach at Lawrence will allow the Vikings to sneak into the conference tournament? They have always been a nice offensive club. The addition of a former MLB player who threw a no-hitter and and served as pitching coach can't hurt their chances.
They lose all-conference players Fitzsimmons, Wong and Clark on offense and Chase (and maybe Forseth to transfer) on the mound. Still a lot of talent around, though.
Also heard they picked up a transfer from Oshkosh who is projected to be their 9-inning starter (who also has not pitched for Oshkosh in two years) in the 7/9 inning doubleheaders.
Bosio was also at Oshkosh. As a result, coach Krueger might not be able to schedule Oshkosh for awhile, but nice pickups nonetheless.
Now that the LU men's BB team has hit the skids, might as well talk about the baseball team. Thoughts?
BTW, pretty awesome to be talking baseball in mid-January.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on January 16, 2007, 10:45:20 AM
Quote from: OshDude on January 16, 2007, 04:47:14 AM
Anyone think the hiring of Chris Bosio as pitching coach at Lawrence will allow the Vikings to sneak into the conference tournament? They have always been a nice offensive club. The addition of a former MLB player who threw a no-hitter and and served as pitching coach can't hurt their chances.
They lose all-conference players Fitzsimmons, Wong and Clark on offense and Chase (and maybe Forseth to transfer) on the mound. Still a lot of talent around, though.
Also heard they picked up a transfer from Oshkosh who is projected to be their 9-inning starter (who also has not pitched for Oshkosh in two years) in the 7/9 inning doubleheaders.
Bosio was also at Oshkosh. As a result, coach Krueger might not be able to schedule Oshkosh for awhile, but nice pickups nonetheless.
Now that the LU men's BB team has hit the skids, might as well talk about the baseball team. Thoughts?
BTW, pretty awesome to be talking baseball in mid-January.

Growing up in the Fox Valley, I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Lawrence Univeristy. I am always amazed at how solid their youth and high school programs are in Appleton(best in the state...some of the best in the nation) but they cannot seem to get the local kids to enroll at Lawrence. It is a shame as it is a stellar academic school and could certainly get quality athletes into its baseball program, but for some reason, they all end up at Carthage and Oshkosh.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on January 18, 2007, 12:21:15 AM
Quote from: redhawker on January 15, 2007, 03:56:49 PM
The staff is not as deep as years past, plus there are some questionable arms.  Both Nolan and Baitinger are coming back from arm problems. 

What injuries are they returning from? How have they looked in the fall/winter so far?
I think we all know that a team will only go as far as it pitchers can take them.

Does anyone else in the conference have a chance to dethrone the Redhawks?

I see the MWC like this:

1. RIPON
2. ???
3. ???
4. ???
5. ???
6. ???
7...

Can anybody help fill this in for us?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: redhawker on January 18, 2007, 01:23:06 PM
Well William Robert Nolan didnt pitch at all last year and he should be alright he didnt throw at all in fall, just to be on the safe side.  He is started throwing sets this winter.  Baitinger didnt pitch at all this summer and threw only once in the fall.  He is also throwing sets now, but nobody knows how long eithers arm will hold up, they havent thrown a 100 percent as of yet.  It will be interesting to see how it works for the two of them.
I would have to say that the conference is going to be more competitive than last year, although there were some close games ripon was undefeated.  I dont see them doing that this year.  I see St. Norbert and Lawerence beating them at least once.  I think it will be a dog fight between Norberts and Lawerence to get make the tourney, but who knows at this point.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Captain Morgan on January 18, 2007, 01:35:10 PM
Quote from: redhawker on January 18, 2007, 01:23:06 PM
Well William Robert Nolan didnt pitch at all last year and he should be alright he didnt throw at all in fall, just to be on the safe side.  He is started throwing sets this winter.  Baitinger didnt pitch at all this summer and threw only once in the fall.  He is also throwing sets now, but nobody knows how long eithers arm will hold up, they havent thrown a 100 percent as of yet.  It will be interesting to see how it works for the two of them.
I would have to say that the conference is going to be more competitive than last year, although there were some close games ripon was undefeated.  I dont see them doing that this year.  I see St. Norbert and Lawerence beating them at least once.  I think it will be a dog fight between Norberts and Lawerence to get make the tourney, but who knows at this point.

I think that Ripon is an average baseball team that plays in a terrible conference. Their record and stats are inflated every year as they are rarely challenged by anyone in the MWC. I am guessing that the majority of the MWC players could not play at either WIAC or CCIW schools (there are some exception, some great MWC players and some terrible WIAC/CCIW teams- UW-Superior, Wheaton, etc...).

I have to agree with Redhawk that Ripon is over rated at this point. He should know as he pitches for them.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 01, 2007, 03:19:37 PM
If you had to build an all-time team from each conference school, who makes the cut for each school?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Emmys First Class on March 02, 2007, 12:01:04 PM
Anyone know of any top notch players LFC has coming in? I know they lost some arms and a couple players with power on the corners. Where are they looking to finish this year?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Jim Dixon on March 08, 2007, 03:31:06 PM
First baseman Jake Shandri of Wartburg College and starting pitcher Bill Dictus of Edgewood College have been named the first NCAA Division III National Hitter of the Week and Pitcher of the Week for 2007 as chosen by representatives of the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association for the week of Feb. 26-March 4.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 20, 2007, 09:39:17 AM
From all accounts, Ripon looked absolutely TERRIBLE on their Spring Trip, finishing with a record of 2-7, against what wouldn't exactly be considered stellar competition.  I'm sure they will get better as the season moves along, but this has to be a pretty disappointing start for a team with pretty high pre-season expectations.

At the same time, St. Norbert opened the season with a DH split against UW Oshkosh.  Maybe this is the year someone takes over the top spot from the Redhawks?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 23, 2007, 02:37:07 PM
Saint Norbert College P Jake Gasser throws a no-hitter in a 3-0 victory over Worcester State College (Massachusettes) Friday morning.  SNC also won the nightcap 4-1 to improve to 7-3 on the season.

Now back to Gasser.....  On the season he now has two complete game shutouts (beat Hope 3-0 on Monday) giving up five hits and ZERO BB's, while striking out six in 14 innings of work.  One would have to think he is a PRIME candidate for pitcher of the week this week....
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on April 25, 2007, 05:34:05 PM
Found a link with a story you Ripon baseball fans might be interested in:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index=aspx?id=596168
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on April 26, 2007, 10:54:11 AM
Found an item about a Wisconsin prep baseball player headed MWC's direction:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=596506
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Gustie13 on May 01, 2007, 06:16:27 PM
big series between Ripon and St Norberts this weekend. Predictions?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 01, 2007, 09:05:26 PM
Quote from: Gustie13 on May 01, 2007, 06:16:27 PM
big series between Ripon and St Norberts this weekend. Predictions?

Ripon going away...
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 04, 2007, 01:16:13 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 01, 2007, 09:05:26 PM
Quote from: Gustie13 on May 01, 2007, 06:16:27 PM
big series between Ripon and St Norberts this weekend. Predictions?

Ripon going away...

Not sure on this series.  I could see either team taking 3 of 4 from the other or maybe a 2-2 split, but I don't think either team sweeps all 4 games from the other one.

Good luck to Monmouth this weekend...wrap up another South Division title!
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Spence on May 04, 2007, 07:59:54 PM
I'm going to say St. Norbert gives them a hard time and wins at least one game, if not the series.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Gustie13 on May 05, 2007, 08:58:32 AM
St. Norbert took game 1 (1-0 in 11 innings) and Ripon took games 2 (7-5).
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 06, 2007, 11:38:25 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 01, 2007, 09:05:26 PM
Quote from: Gustie13 on May 01, 2007, 06:16:27 PM
big series between Ripon and St Norberts this weekend. Predictions?
Ripon going away...
SNC takes 3 out of 4 and will host the MWC tournament this weekend.  Games were close for the most part as 3 out of 4 were decided in the 8th inning or later.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 06, 2007, 11:40:05 PM
Quote from: cubs on March 20, 2007, 09:39:17 AM
From all accounts, Ripon looked absolutely TERRIBLE on their Spring Trip, finishing with a record of 2-7, against what wouldn't exactly be considered stellar competition.  I'm sure they will get better as the season moves along, but this has to be a pretty disappointing start for a team with pretty high pre-season expectations.

At the same time, St. Norbert opened the season with a DH split against UW Oshkosh.  Maybe this is the year someone takes over the top spot from the Redhawks?
For as many times as I have been wrong on here, it's nice to actually be right for a change.... ;D
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 07, 2007, 08:12:39 PM
I ran some QOWi numbers, and most Midwest Region teams need to do more than they think. These results should be very close, though I have four more St. Scholastica in-region games than the previous rankings had.

Though there are many criteria, on the national board many posters think 9.7 is a reasonable cutoff for at-large bids using the QOWi criterion.

Let me know if I made any errors or if another team should be considered.

Numbers through Sunday's games:
1. Oshkosh 10.32
2. St. Olaf 10.04
3. Ripon 9.7
4. St. Thomas 9.66
5. Stevens Point 9.61
6. St. Scholastica 9.33
7. St. Norbert 9.2
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: titan2000 on May 08, 2007, 10:54:52 PM
If I was hitting against Ripon, every pitch I would be looking "better dead than red"
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 10, 2007, 11:37:58 AM
After a number of rainouts, postponed games, and finally a tie-breaker 1-game South Division playoff for the final spot just 2 days prior to the conference tourney, the MWC tournament field is set.  St. Norbert won the North by taking 3 out of 4 from Ripon on the final regular season weekend (Ripon finished second in the North to qualify) and Monmouth won the South for the 7th consecutive year with IC gaining the final spot in the tournament by beating Knox 7-1 on Wednesday night in the tie-breaking South playoff. 

Here are links to the Midwest Conference baseball page and the MWC Tournament page:

http://www.midwestconference.org/baseball/

http://www.snc.edu/athletics/baseball/mwc07.htm
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: WLCALUM83 on May 16, 2007, 11:17:21 AM
Heard about a Milwaukee area prep baseball player headed the MWC's direction:

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=603775
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: fightintitan2006 on May 21, 2007, 09:57:21 PM
Ripon opens the regional with a no-hitter and closes it by blowing a lead in the bottom of the ninth against the eventual regional champ and not a word on either here? what gives?
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: titan2000 on May 22, 2007, 05:45:08 PM
Ripon sucks.

Better dead than Red.

There, its done.
Title: Re: MWC -- Midwest Conference
Post by: RR_Dad on May 23, 2007, 08:03:06 AM
 :-X
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on January 11, 2008, 02:27:50 PM
How does the MWC look this spring? Who is going to be the team to beat? One thing that is always predictable about the MWC is that it is unpredictable.

Anyone want to give it a shot?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on January 15, 2008, 10:06:55 AM
I would think that 2007 regular season MWC champion St. Norbert would be the safe choice, considering they return nearly their entire pitching staff, and about half of their everyday players. 

Ripon on the other hand needs to replace six First Team All MWC selections, which includes the entire middle of the infield at C, SS, and 2B.  They also need to replace 2007 MWC Player of the Year Jordan Baitinger along with one of their other top pitchers Greg Basthemer.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: beyondthearc on January 31, 2008, 05:45:01 PM
1. St. Norbert
2. Ripon
3. Beloit
4. Lawrence
5. Carroll

Repeat from last season.  I think the race should be a little closer this year instead of a ripon norbert beatdown.  with ripon graduating so many players, they may get off to a slow start to figure out what pieces they need to win.  Norbert will run away with the title again this year.  with frost at pre-season all-american at the lead, they may just be entering their prime.  Beloit is the interesting team this year.  they lost some seniors, but nothing major.  they have some talent lurking there in their young team, but they have to improve a lot.  their hitting was sub-par last year and they don't have any power.  lawrence will have to pick up some throwers with 65% of their innings gone including kangas. they lost two of their top sticks.  carroll loses 3 sticks and a pitcher.  thery aren't going anywhere unless they move their fences in from 200 ft. to about 150.   

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on March 12, 2008, 11:51:43 PM
Ripon comes back with two outs in the bottom of the ninth today to win, 15-14, over Drew.

RC pitchers issued 14 walks, including eight in 2.2 IP by frosh Kalen Mace. RC also gave up 17 hits, including three HRs, and committed three errors. RC's Gillespie went deep twice. Paul also added a homer for RC.

After RPI trounced Ripon 10-0 in its opener, RC has won four straight, albeit against suspect opponents.

Any chance Ripon or anyone else challenges Norbert for the MWC title?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Gashouse_Gang on March 21, 2008, 10:11:34 AM
Anyone know what's going on at Lawrence?  I see there head coaching position has been posted as open.  Isn't this the first year for their current coach?  Is he leaving already?  What about Bosio, he's listed as their pitching coach, but in the Appleton Post-Crescent, they list a former player from last year as their pitching coach.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on March 21, 2008, 01:12:02 PM
The current interim LU coach is probably gone after this year. There's a national search for the full-time coach.

Bosio left to coach with the Chattanooga Lookouts, AA affiliate of the Reds.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on April 23, 2008, 12:21:05 AM
Anyone know what's up with Monmouth? The Scots are still South contenders like they always are, but 5-18 overall and and 5-13 in-region? Are they that down? I thought MC had a lot coming back, too.

On a side note, it's nice to see Ripon beat a decent in-region team today, just in time for the regional rankings.

Any MWC fans out there? Will Beloit beat Ripon? Will Norbert finally get over the hump and beat Ripon in the tourney for the first time in five years?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 03, 2008, 08:56:42 PM
Madness still reigns in the south. Grinnell/Monmouth and Illinois College/Knox all appear to have split their DHs and all finished 6-6 in conference. The Knox Web site has not posted scores for today's DH, but it does list an 11 a.m. game against IC tomorrow, which is the published scenario in the event of a four-way tie. For the first time in MWC history, four teams have tied for first (or last for the pessimists among you).

Single-elimination: four teams for two playoff spots.
Winners of 11 a.m. games make MWC tourney (with North teams St. Norbert and Ripon).
Winner of 3 p.m. game hosts MWC tourney (South hosts this season).

Grinnell at Monmouth (11 a.m.)
IC at Knox (11 a.m.)
Winners meet at Monmouth (3 p.m.)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 04, 2008, 04:38:39 PM
It's Norbert, Ripon, Monmouth and ... Knox for the MWC Pool A. Who knew Knox would earn a bid after how it started the season?

Knox is playing at Monmouth right now for the right to host the MWC tourney.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 04, 2008, 04:47:22 PM
St. Norbert wins Game #1 today over Ripon, 4-2.  That make both teams 12-3 heading into the nightcap.  The winner will get the loser of the Monmouth/Knox game on Friday.

St. Norbert wins Game #2 over Ripon, 8-2.  This gives St. Norbert the MWC North Division Regular Season Title for the second straight season.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ShineTime on May 05, 2008, 02:21:33 PM
Cubs, I got your private message and tried to send a message back but it said I can't send personal messages and that an error had occurred.  I'm new to the site so I don't know why I couldn't send back.  As you've probably already read on the WIAC topic, Some of the guys made a really dumb decison and had some Hooters girls in their room.  The assistant coach had done checks the first time and once he left the girls showed up from what I've heard.  Coach was in the room right next to them and they decided to chance it and have some company and entertainment.  Not like it's the end of the world but rules are rules and Coach Bloom certainly made a statement by benching 3 starters and a backup catcher for 4 games when they probably could've at least earned a share of the WIAC title.  In my opinion if they split today at Whitewater there's still a chance for an at large but odds are they need to win the tournament or make the title game at a minimum.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 07, 2008, 09:08:45 AM
Quote from: ShineTime on May 05, 2008, 02:21:33 PM
Cubs, I got your private message and tried to send a message back but it said I can't send personal messages and that an error had occurred.  I'm new to the site so I don't know why I couldn't send back.  As you've probably already read on the WIAC topic, Some of the guys made a really dumb decison and had some Hooters girls in their room.  The assistant coach had done checks the first time and once he left the girls showed up from what I've heard.  Coach was in the room right next to them and they decided to chance it and have some company and entertainment.  Not like it's the end of the world but rules are rules and Coach Bloom certainly made a statement by benching 3 starters and a backup catcher for 4 games when they probably could've at least earned a share of the WIAC title.  In my opinion if they split today at Whitewater there's still a chance for an at large but odds are they need to win the tournament or make the title game at a minimum.
Shinetime, welcome to the boards.  Pat Coleman had to disable the PM feature for newbies because some $%^&* spammed  the board.  Once you have enough posts, then you will get that feature.  (I do not know how many posts that is.)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 09, 2008, 11:56:47 AM
MWC Tournament should be getting underway very soon and hopefully the weather will cooperate today and tomorrow.  Good luck to the Fighting Scots!  Making some noise this weekend would be a sweet way to forget about a rough regular season.  :)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 09, 2008, 12:49:34 PM
In off-the-field news, Lawrence's Mike Barthelmess had the interim tag removed and will stay on as head baseball and assistant football coach.

I'll leave that as it is.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 09, 2008, 02:43:17 PM
In the opening round of games at the MWC Tournament, St. Norbert steam rolls Monmouth 16-1, while Ripon knocks off Knox 6-3.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 09, 2008, 03:06:47 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 09, 2008, 02:43:17 PM
In the opening round of games at the MWC Tournament, St. Norbert steam rolls Monmouth 16-1, while Ripon knocks off Knox 6-3.
Can't beat SNC without a good catcher. Green Knights stole eight more bases today.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 09, 2008, 03:18:00 PM
Well, anyone that's followed MC this year knew it would be tough.  Now it's just a little bit tougher road than preferred.  At least now the Scots have a shot at ending the Prairie Fire's season as a little revenge for losing 4 out of 5 to them this year.  Good luck this afternoon and just stay alive for tomorrow!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 09, 2008, 06:42:11 PM
Ripon in the championship with a 4-2 win over Norbert.
Norbert to play Knox for the right to play Ripon, according to the StN site.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 10, 2008, 07:50:46 PM
Knox beat Ripon twice today for the Pool A bid.
Say WHAT?! That's an all-timer right there. Congrats to the Cinderella Prairie Fire! Who knew?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BaseballFan on May 10, 2008, 07:56:27 PM
Quote from: OshDude on May 10, 2008, 07:50:46 PM
Knox beat Ripon twice today for the Pool A bid.
Say WHAT?! That's an all-timer right there. Congrats to the Cinderella Prairie Fire! Who knew?

Wow not bad for a 15-23 team. Well looks like we know who will be the 6th seed.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 10, 2008, 08:03:20 PM
Quote from: BaseballFan on May 10, 2008, 07:56:27 PM
Quote from: OshDude on May 10, 2008, 07:50:46 PM
Knox beat Ripon twice today for the Pool A bid.
Say WHAT?! That's an all-timer right there. Congrats to the Cinderella Prairie Fire! Who knew?

Wow not bad for a 15-23 team. Well looks like we know who will be the 6th seed.
Yeah, no matter where they play ... I think there will be a lot of movement among the regions.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ShineTime on May 10, 2008, 10:52:23 PM
If their in the Oshkosh Regional I'm guessing they would play #1 St. Thomas.  Does Point automatically get a higher seed than Oshkosh/Whitewater by winning the conference tourney?  I would project St. Scholastica would be the #2 and play #5 Oshkosh if that's the case and #3 Point vs #4 Whitewater.  I am really hoping Whitewater and Knox play in a regional out of state and St. Olaf makes it in to the Oshkosh regional along with another team.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BaseballFan on May 11, 2008, 11:11:44 AM
Quote from: ShineTime on May 10, 2008, 10:52:23 PM
If their in the Oshkosh Regional I'm guessing they would play #1 St. Thomas.  Does Point automatically get a higher seed than Oshkosh/Whitewater by winning the conference tourney?  I would project St. Scholastica would be the #2 and play #5 Oshkosh if that's the case and #3 Point vs #4 Whitewater.  I am really hoping Whitewater and Knox play in a regional out of state and St. Olaf makes it in to the Oshkosh regional along with another team.

Keep dreaming. I dont think they will send a WIAC team out because then there is always a chance that 2 teams make the world series from the same conference. If someone gets shipped it will be Knox or CSS.

1. UWW
2. Thomas
3. Point
4. CSS
5. Oshkosh
6. Knox

I think its hard to guess the seeds now that Point won the tourney. I think Thomas could be one, but UWW had a great season. Dont think CSS will get a seed higher than 4, NCAA doesnt like them that much, even though I hope they get a higher seed finally. I say that because 2 years ago they were ranked 4th in the nation and got a 4 seed (probably because of their limited amount of in region games)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ShineTime on May 12, 2008, 04:16:53 PM
My dream came true apparently as Point is out of state and definitely got an easier regional.  I would've thought Whitewater would've gone since their closer but apparently the committee loves Point.  I don't see a problem with 2 WIAC teams making the series since it's in Wisconsin and WIAC teams have proven over the past 5-10 years that they belong.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on May 17, 2008, 11:35:48 PM
Quote from: ShineTime on May 12, 2008, 04:16:53 PM
My dream came true apparently as Point is out of state and definitely got an easier regional.  ...
Not necessarily an easier regional...  ;)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: MWCSID2005 on June 10, 2008, 02:22:21 PM
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Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: fightintitan2006 on February 20, 2009, 02:22:24 PM
Anyone have any thoughts on the upcoming baseball season?

Ripon appears loaded with only one regular from last year lost to graduation and a DI transfer coming in. They may have a slow start, it looks like seven of their eight opponents on their spring trip won close to 30 games last season.

The north will be the cream of the crop again it appears. Beloit got some love in the D3baseball preview and poll, while SNC always seems to reload as well. Can anyone in the South challenge this season?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 20, 2009, 03:31:08 PM
I think it will come down to Beloit and Ripon. Both teams return nearly intact rosters from relatively solid teams in 2008. My money is on Ripon, but Beloit may surprise a few people. I do not see any other teams in the MWC possibly making an impact on the national level.

Winner of the North divison will win the league.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on March 10, 2009, 04:18:36 AM
Ralph, could we get this board moved to the Central Region?

Try and top this outing (http://www.northernathleticsconf.com/sports/baseball/statistics/2009/du0308b.htm) by a certain all-conference Carroll SP.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 10, 2009, 08:07:14 AM
Quote from: OshDude on March 10, 2009, 04:18:36 AM
Ralph, could we get this board moved to the Central Region?

Try and top this outing (http://www.northernathleticsconf.com/sports/baseball/statistics/2009/du0308b.htm) by a certain all-conference Carroll SP.

UNREAL!!!! Why would they leave him in the game to get lit up like that?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 10, 2009, 04:41:39 PM
Big Poppa's Updated Central Region Rankings:

1.   Illinois Wesleyan:2-1 (Off to a good start and the offense is better than expected)

2.   Augustana: 8-2 (I knew they would be good, but I feel they are even better than anyone thought they would be)

3.   Carthage: 0-0 (opens this weekend with both Whitewater and Wooster on the schedule)

4.   Wartburg: 6-6 (Struggling to find their groove right now)

5.   Wheaton: 3-1 (solid start should lead to a solid season for the Thunder)

6.   Webster: 2-2 (off to a slow start but should feast on other SLIAC teams once league starts)

7.   Ripon: 0-0 (should pile up wins in the Midwest Conference once it gets going)

8.   Simpson: 3-1 (untested yet, but should battle it out in the IIAC)

9.   Beloit: 2-1 (still untested, but I have a good feeling about this group)

10. North Park: 3-2 (I know, I know... a fifth CCIW team in the top ten?? I think NPU is a solid team in 2009 and will do some damage in the region, if not the CCIW)

11.   WashU: 3-1 (needs to fare well in the UAA tourney (Next week) if they are to have any chance this season)

Conference representation: CCIW (5), IIAC (2), MWC (2), SLIAC (1), IND (1)
** I could be crazy, but I think the CCIW is head and shoulders above the other conferences as a whole right now. I know the SLIAC posters will be all over me on this one as will the IIAC posters. Thankfully the MWC posters are MIA so far or they might tear me apart too :)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on March 12, 2009, 11:55:14 AM
BigPoppa - I'm gonna try to be around the baseball boards more this season than last season (having the Scots not repeat last year's 9-24 will help my MIA status on here  ;) ) and I promise I won't tear you apart too much.  :D  When some teams get their chances to start playing games back around the midwest rather than down in Arizona, I'll try to hang around here more often.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 13, 2009, 09:06:09 AM
Go to Carroll's site and you will find Marlin only pitched 1.1 innings.  He had a rough outing, but he was just one of 5 or 6 pitchers used.  Dominican's site isn't accurate.


Quote from: BigPoppa on March 10, 2009, 08:07:14 AM
Quote from: OshDude on March 10, 2009, 04:18:36 AM
Ralph, could we get this board moved to the Central Region?

Try and top this outing (http://www.northernathleticsconf.com/sports/baseball/statistics/2009/du0308b.htm) by a certain all-conference Carroll SP.

UNREAL!!!! Why would they leave him in the game to get lit up like that?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on March 13, 2009, 09:48:43 PM
Quote from: jbeeeb on March 13, 2009, 09:06:09 AM
Go to Carroll's site and you will find Marlin only pitched 1.1 innings.  He had a rough outing, but he was just one of 5 or 6 pitchers used.  Dominican's site isn't accurate.


Quote from: BigPoppa on March 10, 2009, 08:07:14 AM
Quote from: OshDude on March 10, 2009, 04:18:36 AM
Ralph, could we get this board moved to the Central Region?

Try and top this outing (http://www.northernathleticsconf.com/sports/baseball/statistics/2009/du0308b.htm) by a certain all-conference Carroll SP.

UNREAL!!!! Why would they leave him in the game to get lit up like that?
Thanks. That makes me feel better. And it makes much more sense.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: titan2000 on March 17, 2009, 10:55:36 PM
Ripon--better dead than red.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on March 22, 2009, 08:35:30 PM
Quote from: OshDude on March 10, 2009, 04:18:36 AM
Ralph, could we get this board moved to the Central Region?
...
Thanks OshDude!

Sorry for the delay.
Title: Beloit College Baseball?
Post by: bump_and_run on April 01, 2009, 11:52:51 PM
I'm a little confused on how Beloit is getting all this hype.  They are currently ranked 26, only 4 votes out of the top 25, but has anyone looked at their schedule?

Cobleskill State W 3-1...Took 2 games from a team that is 2-11
Cobleskill State W 5-2

Trine University  L 5-4....Lost to a team that is 3-6

Husson College L 9-8...Team is 11-5, seems like a quality team.

Olivet College MI W 14-3... Team is 7-7, just Beat Toldeo

Worcester Polytechnic Institute W 6-4...Team is 14-7
Worcester Polytechnic Institute W 8-4

Sat., March 14  St. Joseph's College W 5-4 (10)...team is 9-6

Overall, not a bad trip to FL, played some decent teams, but this is what I dont get, there non conference schedule...Its quite obvious what they are doing, trying to rack up wins vs sub-par non conference teams. To play a Quad header(2 double headers in 2 days) vs an opponent that is laughable.  I could see a game or 2 to get back into the swing of things, but 4 games, come on...

Milwaukee School of Engineering  W 5-0 
Milwaukee School of Engineering   W 7-4
Milwaukee School of Engineering   W 16-3 
Milwaukee School of Engineering   W 17-16 ....Team is 2-11-1.

Wisconsin Lutheran College  W 24-5
Wisconsin Lutheran College   W 12-0....Team is 3-12

I just really dont see what the voters see in Beloit. I really dont want to hear that they return almost everyone, okay they return players from a team that went 18-16(beefed up non conference schedule) but went 5-11 in Conference. Any average team can start the year strong when they play a non conference schedule(excluding FL since they dont get to pick the opponent) of 5-33-1.  It will be interesting to see how they fare in MWC, which as a whole may be down a tad from years past....but I just dont see them hanging with Ripon and St. Norbert...I guess only time will tell.  Anyone seen this team play?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 02, 2009, 08:55:11 AM
I have given Beloit many props so far this season, because regardless of the level of competition, they have consistently won games. I have also stated that I do not expect them to be there in the next few weeks as their schedule gets considerably tougher from here on out. For now, I feel they desreve some recognition for their success to this point... whether or not they stay there is entirely up to them.

I have them ranked #2 in the Central region right now, but that does not mean I feel they are a better team than all of the others below them. I am certain that they would not compete well in the CCIW and may not compete well in the MWC. I listed them as my darkhorse in the region and so far they have not proven me wrong. I think they are the third best team in the MWC behind  Ripon and St. Norberts right now. Ripon is really struggling at 3-7 and SNC is not much better, though they have BOTH had much tougher schedules than Beloit.

Give it a few more weeks to see if they are really contenders or pretenders... I am guessing the latter is most likely, but only time will tell.

BTW- if Carthage/Ripon/SNC/IWU had beaten those same teams by the same scores would you feel that they should not be ranked either?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 03, 2009, 03:04:46 PM
Ripon starts out MWC play with "only" a split against Lawrence.  Have things really gone downhill that much already?  YIKES!!! 

Offensively, they were only able to push across THREE runs in 17 innings.  They got great pitching from Lloyd and Dwyer, but not much from anyone else.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Bump_and_Run on April 05, 2009, 01:02:16 PM
St. Norbert split with both Stevens Point(6-1 Win, 11-1 lose) and Oshkosh(5-4 Win, 7-4 Lose) in there last 4 games.  In other games...
Beloit swept Carrol
Ripon took 3 of 4 from Lawerence
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Bump_and_Run on April 05, 2009, 01:04:50 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 02, 2009, 08:55:11 AM


BTW- if Carthage/Ripon/SNC/IWU had beaten those same teams by the same scores would you feel that they should not be ranked either?

To be honest, its all in the schedule.  If they played a bunch of cup cakes in their non conference like Beloit did I would certainly not think they are a top 25 team, in the NATION.  But I would expect them to get some votes, but not be ranked 26th.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on April 05, 2009, 08:55:06 PM
Grammar alert

It's loss, not lose. Their, not there and on a spelling note it's Lawrence not Lawerence.

1 more win and Beloit will equal their conference total for last year. Something tells me they might be for real.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on April 06, 2009, 01:10:53 AM
actually, its two wins to tie our win total, we went 18-16 last year and now have 16 wins.  Big test of character coming up for Beloit against Ripon.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Bump_and_Run on April 06, 2009, 04:35:09 PM
Quote from: The Roop on April 05, 2009, 08:55:06 PM
Grammar alert

It's loss, not lose. Their, not there and on a spelling note it's Lawrence not Lawerence.

1 more win and Beloit will equal their conference total for last year. Something tells me they might be for real.

Ohhh, your the person that corrects everyone's spelling on a message board?  Okay, I'll make sure to spell check everything from now on!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: hickory_cornhusker on April 06, 2009, 09:32:18 PM
Quote from: Bump_and_Run on April 06, 2009, 04:35:09 PM
Quote from: The Roop on April 05, 2009, 08:55:06 PM
Grammar alert

It's loss, not lose. Their, not there and on a spelling note it's Lawrence not Lawerence.

1 more win and Beloit will equal their conference total for last year. Something tells me they might be for real.

Ohhh, your the person that corrects everyone's spelling on a message board?  Okay, I'll make sure to spell check everything from now on!

He'll correct everything. He is The Great Roop. The only thing he can't do is win the men's basketball pick 'em.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 07, 2009, 10:32:56 AM
Quote from: hickory_cornhusker on April 06, 2009, 09:32:18 PM
Quote from: Bump_and_Run on April 06, 2009, 04:35:09 PM
Quote from: The Roop on April 05, 2009, 08:55:06 PM
Grammar alert

It's loss, not lose. Their, not there and on a spelling note it's Lawrence not Lawerence.

1 more win and Beloit will equal their conference total for last year. Something tells me they might be for real.

Ohhh, your the person that corrects everyone's spelling on a message board?  Okay, I'll make sure to spell check everything from now on!

He'll correct everything. He is The Great Roop. The only thing he can't do is win the men's basketball pick 'em.

:D  Excellent!  Well played hickory cornhusker!

Congrats to the Scots on their sweep of IC down in Jacksonville to open up MWC play over the weekend.  Keep it rolling and make it 4 out of 4 this Saturday against the Blueboys!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on April 07, 2009, 11:36:03 AM
"buc em up" I specifically said CONFERENCE WINS did I not ??

Child care...................................................

Maverick, you keep out of it. I have a laptop now. LOL.


Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 07, 2009, 02:23:04 PM
Quote from: The Roop on April 07, 2009, 11:36:03 AM
"buc em up" I specifically said CONFERENCE WINS did I not ??

Child care...................................................

Maverick, you keep out of it. I have a laptop now. LOL.




It's too bad scottie doesn't make his way over to the baseball boards very often...he could join in on some of the new found fun around here. ;)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on April 08, 2009, 11:57:19 AM
He'd just bring up Monmouth track all the time anyway.

On a more important note: Do they sell beer at the game(s) that Beloit plays at Pohlman Field and Road Ranger Stadium ?? Both are off campus = tremendous marketing opportunity.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Bump_and_Run on April 09, 2009, 10:54:20 PM
Quote from: The Roop on April 08, 2009, 11:57:19 AM

On a more important note: Do they sell beer at the game(s) that Beloit plays at Pohlman Field and Road Ranger Stadium ?? Both are off campus = tremendous marketing opportunity.

haha I laughed when I read that, maybe if I shouldn't have? Anyways, Ripon beat Beloit(ranked 25th) 9-1, then lost the second game 3-2 in 10 innings.  In other action, St Norbert swept Carroll 13-2 and 13-3, both in 7 innings.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 11, 2009, 12:08:28 PM
Is 2009 finally the year that someone other that Ripon or St. Norbert make the MWC Tournament?  If Beloit can manage to get another split today, it COULD go a long way in making that trip a reality for the Buccaneers.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 15, 2009, 01:19:09 PM
If Beloit wants to make a run into the MWC post-season, they need a big weekend. They split with Ripon last weekend and have a four game set with SNC this weekend. After tha, beloit can coast into the tourney IF they take care of business this weekend to stay ahead of a surging Ripon.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 15, 2009, 02:16:38 PM
Well I'm a few days late again, but congrats to the Scots on the second consecutive sweep of IC over this past weekend!  Good luck on Saturday at home with Knox--keep in mind what the Fire did last year and get some payback this time around.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 20, 2009, 02:43:27 PM
Another round of congrats to the Fighting Scots baseball team on another Saturday sweep to move to 6-0.  Got a big weekend coming up with double headers at Knox and Grinnell...could go a long ways in locking up the South division...good luck! ;D
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: titan2000 on April 21, 2009, 10:14:14 PM
Does Bob Gillespie wear the burgundy shirts for baseball, too?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on April 22, 2009, 03:11:56 PM
It's MWC baseball. Who would notice ??
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 22, 2009, 10:19:09 PM
Anyone else find it intersting that Beloit and SNC are making up their DH from last weekend this Friday?  Both teams already have a pair of DH's scheduled for this weekend, and now must each play 6 games in three days.  The team that I think REALLY catches a break here is Ripon.  SNC MAY throw their top guys again against Beloit, after losing to the Buccaneers last weekend.  With Ripon only having the four scheduled games, they will be able to throw their top guys against SNC while the Knights might be a bit short handed.  Guess we will see how things turn out!!!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on April 24, 2009, 09:10:42 PM
Beloit and SNC split their double header so the Bucs aren't going away yet.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 27, 2009, 01:50:13 PM
Quote from: The Roop on April 24, 2009, 09:10:42 PM
Beloit and SNC split their double header so the Bucs aren't going away yet.

But the Bucs also split with Lawrence... a team they should handle without any problem if they are to be a regional contender.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: titan2000 on April 27, 2009, 07:18:36 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 27, 2009, 01:50:13 PM
Quote from: The Roop on April 24, 2009, 09:10:42 PM
Beloit and SNC split their double header so the Bucs aren't going away yet.

But the Bucs also split with Lawrence... a team they should handle without any problem if they are to be a regional contender.

Whatchu talking about Willis?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on April 27, 2009, 07:47:48 PM
well Lawrence did also beat Ripon once and hasn't played st. Norbert yet, so its not like they're a tragic team, they have pitching.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 29, 2009, 10:26:08 AM
Ripon does exactly wht they needed to yesterday, sweeping SNC to move into first place.  Don't look now, but depending on how things shake out today, it could be SNC who ends up on the outside looking in if they struggle again today.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 29, 2009, 08:46:17 PM
Game #1 Final
SNC 14
Ripon 11
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: backstop on April 29, 2009, 11:29:23 PM
Beloit sweeps Lawrence 4-3 and 7-3 to finish conference play with a 11-5 record.  SN sweeps Ripon 14-11 amd 5-1.  SN is now 8-4 with 4 games to play against Lawrence and Ripon is 7-5 with 4 games to play against Carroll. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on April 30, 2009, 08:18:12 AM
1 loss by Ripon guarantees a spot for Beloit; however it would not eliminate Ripon. Better put your tie breaking caps on.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: backstop on April 30, 2009, 09:24:17 AM
2 losses by SN would also guarantee Beloit a spot in the MWC playoffs.  SN plays Lawrence today after using up their pitching the last two days against Ripon.  It could be real interesting
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on April 30, 2009, 01:07:00 PM
That is true; but I think there is a better chance of Carroll slipping up and winning one than Lawrence winning two. Should both occur Beloit hosts.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: backstop on April 30, 2009, 08:50:46 PM
In the event of a three way tie between SN, Ripon & Beloit: Beloit plays at St. Norbert Monday, winner plays Ripon Tuesday.  If SN & Ripon win out against Lawrence & Carroll:  SN get the #1 seed from the MWC North and Ripon plays at Beloit on Monday for the #2 seed.  If Ripon & SN tie with 6 loses:  Beloit is MWC North #1 seed and St. Norbert plays at Ripon on Monday.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on May 01, 2009, 07:45:44 AM
The three way tie scenario could leave Beloit on the outside looking in even though they are still regionally ranked. That being said, how wise was it to cancel the Rockford game and Knox double header ??. Knox would have been @Beloit and a trip to Rockford wouldn't exactly have cost a fortune. Not sure
I understand the reasoning here.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: backstop on May 01, 2009, 04:46:23 PM
The cancelation of the Beloit/Rockford game happened because of the back log of conference games Rockford had to play.  The only logic I can come up with for Beloit canceling the Knox DH is they would have their entire pitching staff ready to go if a conference tourney play in game would be deemed necessary.  Ripon plays 4 games the two days prior to the play in date and SN played two on Thurs and two more on Sat.  It may be a good strategy on the Bucs part.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 02, 2009, 07:29:31 PM
Ripon sweeps Carroll today, and inches closer to a one-game playoff against Beloit on Monday, as SNC swept Lawrence, beating the Vikings 17-7 and 7-6 in ten innings. 

If Ripon drops a game against Carroll tomorrow, SNC and Beloit are the two MWC North reps for the conference tournament.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on May 03, 2009, 02:30:51 PM
backstop,

35-40 pitch limit and throw the entire staff if necessary. The Bucs were hitting well and nothing kills a hitting streak like a lay off.

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 04, 2009, 03:08:56 PM
Monmouth up 15-4 through seven innings.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 04, 2009, 03:10:03 PM
That should be the final..... 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 05, 2009, 01:48:11 PM
Well if yesterday results aren't evidence that Bob Gillespie should stick to coaching basketball, I don't know what is.  With Ripon not qualifying for the Midwest Conference Tournament, it puts an exclamation point on the legacy of Former Head Coach Gordie Gillespie. 

Before this season, Ripon had qualified for the Conference Tournament for 14 straight years.  Of those 14, Gordie was the Head coach for the first 11 trips, (which included six Championships) while his son Bob had the final three trips with a roster made up of guys mostly recruited by Gordie.  Now that all of Gordie's recruits had graduated, we got to see what his son Bob could do with his own players, and the results were far from stellar.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on May 06, 2009, 01:02:43 AM
I doubt that one "off year" is much cause for alarm in the Ripon camp. Did Ripon really get worse or did the conference simply get better ?? Considering that the top 3 all split against each other, that sounds a lot like parody to me.

Baseball is what it is and the DIII schedule simply isn't long enough to resolve anything conclusively between evenly matched teams. I'd love to see a longer schedule but it really isn't practical.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: titan2000 on May 06, 2009, 03:30:34 PM
Does Gillespie have Ripon baseball play with 9 players or do they do like Eddie Feigner "King and his Couurt" with Scottie pitching with only a catcher and 2 fielders ???

That is what their 2007/2008 basketball team reminded me of.  ::)

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 07, 2009, 10:27:39 AM
Scottie who?? 

If you are referring to Gillespie, he didn't even play baseball this season......  ::)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 08, 2009, 02:19:31 PM
Friday games from the MWC Tournament:

Game 1 - St. Norbert 9, Grinnell 8
Game 2 - Beloit 7, Monmouth 6
Game 3 - St. Norbert vs. Beloit, 1 pm (winner's bracket game)
Game 4 - Grinnell vs. Monmouth, 4 pm (elimination game)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: backstop on May 08, 2009, 11:24:54 PM
Beloit beats SNC 6-3 to advance to championship game.  Monmouth over Grinnell 12-2 in losers bracket game, advance to play SNC
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: titan2000 on May 09, 2009, 04:08:46 PM
Don't tell anyone, but Roop is the home plate ump for the final today.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: augiefan on May 09, 2009, 08:42:36 PM
Congratulations to Beloit and Coach DeGeorge on winning the MWC tourney and the NCAA automatic bid. It's been a long time since a Beloit College athletic team performed at this level. Now if the basketball program could just get started on the long road back to respectability.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: augiefan on May 09, 2009, 08:43:28 PM
Beloit beat SNC 9-6 to sweep their 3 games in the tourney.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Bump_and_Run on May 11, 2009, 02:57:41 AM
Quote from: augiefan on May 09, 2009, 08:43:28 PM
Beloit beat SNC 9-6 to sweep their 3 games in the tourney.

Both St Norbert and Beloit get into the tournament, both making the Midwest Region being played at Tidleman Field in Oshkosh Wisconsin.  St. Norbert recieved the 4 seed, and Beloit recieved the 6 seed in the 6 team bracket.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 13, 2009, 02:01:11 PM
#6 Beloit comes up just short of pulling off the first upset of the tournament, losing to #1 St. Olaf, 2-1 in 11 innings.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on May 13, 2009, 08:57:48 PM
They left too many on. A hit here or a hit there and they win easily. FYI. No upsets in baseball.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 14, 2009, 11:32:53 AM
Quote from: The Roop on May 13, 2009, 08:57:48 PM
They left too many on. A hit here or a hit there and they win easily. FYI. No upsets in baseball.
Really?  Then what do you call it when the team favored to win doesn't?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 14, 2009, 01:41:32 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 14, 2009, 11:32:53 AM
Quote from: The Roop on May 13, 2009, 08:57:48 PM
They left too many on. A hit here or a hit there and they win easily. FYI. No upsets in baseball.
Really?  Then what do you call it when the team favored to win doesn't?

Baseball.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 14, 2009, 01:58:44 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 14, 2009, 01:41:32 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 14, 2009, 11:32:53 AM
Quote from: The Roop on May 13, 2009, 08:57:48 PM
They left too many on. A hit here or a hit there and they win easily. FYI. No upsets in baseball.
Really?  Then what do you call it when the team favored to win doesn't?
Baseball.
Come on now.....  You wouldn't have called it an upset if Carthage had lost their first two games of the CCIW Tournament?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 14, 2009, 02:42:08 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 14, 2009, 01:58:44 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 14, 2009, 01:41:32 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 14, 2009, 11:32:53 AM
Quote from: The Roop on May 13, 2009, 08:57:48 PM
They left too many on. A hit here or a hit there and they win easily. FYI. No upsets in baseball.
Really?  Then what do you call it when the team favored to win doesn't?
Baseball.
Come on now.....  You wouldn't have called it an upset if Carthage had lost their first two games of the CCIW Tournament?

Not at all. Baseball is a funny game in which even teams that does everything right can get beat by the team that does everything wrong. It is the only game in which the defense controls the ball :)

There is no such thing as an upset when all the teams have earned the right to be here.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: titan2000 on May 15, 2009, 05:38:41 PM
Now all these guys can go play for the Beloit Brewers.

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on May 16, 2009, 04:13:58 AM
Beloit has been a Twins affiliate for a number of years.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: hickory_cornhusker on May 16, 2009, 11:19:35 AM
I don't think they've been called the Brewers either for a long time, even when they were the Brewers affiliate. I think it's been at least 15 years now they've been known as the Snappers. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in Appleton are now the Brewers affiliate.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: The Roop on May 17, 2009, 05:19:48 AM
The Northwoods League might be an option for a few of the players. I don't think everybody has filled their rosters yet.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: PC on August 19, 2009, 11:40:48 AM
Quote from: The Roop on May 13, 2009, 08:57:48 PM
They left too many on. A hit here or a hit there and they win easily. FYI. No upsets in baseball.


What would you call it if the Cubs ever won the series?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: hickory_cornhusker on August 19, 2009, 04:46:41 PM
Quote from: PC on August 19, 2009, 11:40:48 AM
Quote from: The Roop on May 13, 2009, 08:57:48 PM
They left too many on. A hit here or a hit there and they win easily. FYI. No upsets in baseball.


What would you call it if the Cubs ever won the series?

Don't need to worry about it. The world will end before that happens.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BrewCrew88 on January 22, 2010, 01:12:14 PM
Congrats to Tony Jandron and Mike Kovach for honorable mention d3 all american nods.  Midwest conference has more players on the list (2) than the wiac (1).  something to think about...
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on January 29, 2010, 02:13:50 PM
Big Poppa's MWC pre-season poll: rank in MWConference followed by rank in central region in parenthesis.


1. (2). Beloit (MWC)-
2. (6). St. Norbert(MWC)-
3. (14). Ripon (MWC)
4. (24). Knox (MWC)
5. (25). Monmouth (MWC)
6. (29). Carroll (MWC)
7. (31). Lawrence (MWC)
8. (35). Illinois College (MWC)
9. (37). Grinnell (MWC)

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 02, 2010, 04:42:06 PM
Huh? I thought for sure this would generate some action on this board. Maybe I jumped the gun a bit on the baseball season.

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on February 02, 2010, 09:30:30 PM
1. (2). Beloit (MWC)- All but 2 players return that saw majority of playing time..
2. (14). Ripon (MWC)-  linsmeyer coming back could be big
3. (6). St. Norbert(MWC)-With Jesus gone.  Who will be the main relief pitcher.
4. (25). Monmouth (MWC)-  Always seem to win South Div.
5. (31). Lawrence (MWC) - Liked progress last year. 
6. (24). Knox (MWC)-
7. (35). Illinois College (MWC). 
8. (37). Grinnell (MWC)-  Lost a lot from last year. 
9. (29). Carroll (MWC)-  Bad last year.  Now don't have Marlin and Elliot.

Sorry Big Poppa.  Wanted to post earlier but was too busy reading Upandin rip into you on the Central region board.

Should I move Grinnell up the board.  The did get a freshman from AZ. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 02, 2010, 09:36:22 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on February 02, 2010, 09:30:30 PM
1. (2). Beloit (MWC)- All but 2 players return that saw majority of playing time..
2. (14). Ripon (MWC)-  linsmeyer coming back could be big
3. (6). St. Norbert(MWC)-With Jesus gone.  Who will be the main relief pitcher.
4. (25). Monmouth (MWC)-  Always seem to win South Div.
5. (31). Lawrence (MWC) - Liked progress last year. 
6. (24). Knox (MWC)-
7. (35). Illinois College (MWC). 
8. (37). Grinnell (MWC)-  Lost a lot from last year. 
9. (29). Carroll (MWC)-  Bad last year.  Now don't have Marlin and Elliot.

Sorry Big Poppa.  Wanted to post earlier but was too busy reading Upandin rip into you on the Central region board.

Should I move Grinnell up the board.  The did get a freshman from AZ. 
HA. Thanks ... talk is always appreciated this time of year. I can take the heat from UpandIn.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on February 27, 2010, 08:19:29 PM
Beloit College Baseball kicks off their season tomorrow at 2:30 EST.  Vs. St Vincent College followed by Widener College at 6:00 EST.   I will try to give updates as I get a chance
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on February 28, 2010, 03:55:30 PM
11-1 Beloit bottom of 4. Looks like this one is only going 7
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 28, 2010, 04:55:05 PM
The Bucs are going to make some noise on the national scene this year. Add that to solid programs at Ripon and SNC and you have the makings of an up-and-coming power conference. Too bad the divisonal format only allows two of them to make the conference tourney.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on February 28, 2010, 05:56:09 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on February 28, 2010, 03:55:30 PM
11-1 Beloit bottom of 4. Looks like this one is only going 7

28-1 top of 7th.  St Vincent last at bats.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on February 28, 2010, 06:01:57 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on February 28, 2010, 04:55:05 PM
The Bucs are going to make some noise on the national scene this year. Add that to solid programs at Ripon and SNC and you have the makings of an up-and-coming power conference. Too bad the divisonal format only allows two of them to make the conference tourney.

Yeah it is too bad.   I think the North Division had the top 3 teams last year (Beloit, St Norbert and Ripon).  With Lawrence being every bit as good as Monmouth and Grinnell. 

Unfortunately with the format some teams never get a chance to play each other.  I know Beloit has never played Grinnell under DeGeorge and he has been coach for about 20years.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on February 28, 2010, 09:15:17 PM
Beloit wins 8-0 over Widener
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on March 01, 2010, 01:39:37 PM
3-2 Top of 5.  Rose Hulman Leads Beloit. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on March 08, 2010, 09:49:45 AM
Beloit finished off their trip at 5-3.  Not a bad trip considering the opposition ended up with a combined 29-14 record. 

St Vincent  5-1
Widener  4-3
Rose Hulman 4-1
Augustana 7-0
St John Fischer 5-3
Gwynned Mercy 4-5
Aurora University 0-1

 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on March 08, 2010, 03:09:41 PM
Anyone Know Why Mike Nodzenski is not playing for Grinnell?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 12, 2010, 12:09:34 PM
Was in Florida to watch all of Carroll's games except yesterdays.  They are going to be young.  The last game I saw against IC the infield was all listed as freshmen except for a junior transfer at catcher.  We saw a lot of young pitching as well.  This is a team that stayed with everyone they played and could be expected to grow through the year.  The downside for them was an injury to sophomore 3b Drew Volkmann who took a pitch to the face and is likely out for at least 6 weeks with an orbital break (as well as his nose).  Carroll got two wins (it looks like todays games are washed out and they are heading home) out of Pattengale.  The game against IC was a great game.  IC's right fielder made to flat out diving catches that really saved the game for them.  One ended up being a double play to end an inning and the second kept two runs from scoring in what ended up[ being a 6-4 game.

In the central region side North Park was tough rolling over virtually everyone.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on March 13, 2010, 12:32:42 PM
Quote from: jbeeeb on March 12, 2010, 12:09:34 PM
Was in Florida to watch all of Carroll's games except yesterdays.  They are going to be young.  The last game I saw against IC the infield was all listed as freshmen except for a junior transfer at catcher.  We saw a lot of young pitching as well.  This is a team that stayed with everyone they played and could be expected to grow through the year.  The downside for them was an injury to sophomore 3b Drew Volkmann who took a pitch to the face and is likely out for at least 6 weeks with an orbital break (as well as his nose).  Carroll got two wins (it looks like todays games are washed out and they are heading home) out of Pattengale.  The game against IC was a great game.  IC's right fielder made to flat out diving catches that really saved the game for them.  One ended up being a double play to end an inning and the second kept two runs from scoring in what ended up[ being a 6-4 game.

In the central region side North Park was tough rolling over virtually everyone.

It was nice to see that they won a couple of games on their trip.  Have a feeling Carroll is going to take a lot of lumps this year once they get back home. 

However: Ripon, St Norbert and Beloit will be graduating a lot of players in the next couple of years.  Carroll is very young and as long as they see it as a learning process hopefully by the time they are juniors they can make some noise.   

I know the seniors on Beloits team got their %^& handed to them a few times when they were freshman.   
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 15, 2010, 03:28:45 PM
It was nice to see that they won a couple of games on their trip.  Have a feeling Carroll is going to take a lot of lumps this year once they get back home. 


If they can win some games that I think they should and pull out a game here and there on the weekend they could end up with a better record than last year.  With this young a team they may be a bit unpredictable but they do have some talent...it is just getting it together.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on March 18, 2010, 08:03:46 AM
Rough day for the MWC yesterday.  St Nobert and Ripon both losing in extra innings.  Know swept by Albright.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 29, 2010, 09:24:13 AM
Anyone happen to know why Beaman didn't play this weekend in for Ripon at Whitewater?

Overall, a "so-so" weekend for the MWC, as Ripon gets swept by Whitewater, and SNC splits with Stevens Point.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 30, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: cubs on March 29, 2010, 09:24:13 AM
Anyone happen to know why Beaman didn't play this weekend in for Ripon at Whitewater?
Was able to find out that Beaman injured him hamstring in Ripon's second to last game in Florida.  Sounds as if it is pretty severe, so he may be out for a bit.  I would guess that they would try/like to have him back in time for their series against Beloit on April 8th and 9th, or the series against SNC April 17th and 18th at the latest.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: sportsguru4 on March 30, 2010, 11:07:47 AM
interesting Cubs, do you have any idea why their catcher, Whitty did not play either game against whitewater? Is he injured as well?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 30, 2010, 11:23:15 AM
Quote from: sportsguru4 on March 30, 2010, 11:07:47 AM
interesting Cubs, do you have any idea why their catcher, Whitty did not play either game against whitewater? Is he injured as well?
He actually hasn't played the previous five games, but the games he did play in he was only hitting .238, so maybe that has something to do with it?  I did notice that Hughes has thrown out 6/11 runners on stolen base attempts, so maybe they are going defense first at the catching position?

I'll see what I can find out.....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on March 31, 2010, 09:07:47 AM
Quote from: cubs on March 30, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: cubs on March 29, 2010, 09:24:13 AM
Anyone happen to know why Beaman didn't play this weekend in for Ripon at Whitewater?
Was able to find out that Beaman injured him hamstring in Ripon's second to last game in Florida.  Sounds as if it is pretty severe, so he may be out for a bit.  I would guess that they would try/like to have him back in time for their series against Beloit on April 8th and 9th, or the series against SNC April 17th and 18th at the latest.
I'm sure you saw it too, but Beaman and Whitty both played in a DH against Marian yesterday. Beaman was 4-for-7 with four RBI and three runs. Oh, and his four hits were three doubles and one home run.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 31, 2010, 09:32:52 AM
Quote from: OshDude on March 31, 2010, 09:07:47 AM
Quote from: cubs on March 30, 2010, 09:35:59 AM
Quote from: cubs on March 29, 2010, 09:24:13 AM
Anyone happen to know why Beaman didn't play this weekend in for Ripon at Whitewater?
Was able to find out that Beaman injured him hamstring in Ripon's second to last game in Florida.  Sounds as if it is pretty severe, so he may be out for a bit.  I would guess that they would try/like to have him back in time for their series against Beloit on April 8th and 9th, or the series against SNC April 17th and 18th at the latest.
I'm sure you saw it too, but Beaman and Whitty both played in a DH against Marian yesterday. Beaman was 4-for-7 with four RBI and three runs. Oh, and his four hits were three doubles and one home run.
Yeah I saw that....  The time off obviously affected Beaman's swing!!!  ;D

I also noticed that Hughes caught Game #2, so maybe him and Whitty are just platooning?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 12, 2010, 02:40:46 PM
South Division Standings (thru 4/11)

Illinois C.  6-0
Grinnell  4-0
Monmouth  0-4
Knox  0-6

Anyone alive out there?!  Thoughts on either division race after a couple weekends of conference games??  I'm only posting the South because I don't follow much of what's going on in the North up to this point.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 12, 2010, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: Maverick on April 12, 2010, 02:40:46 PM
South Division Standings (thru 4/11)

Illinois C.  6-0
Grinnell  4-0
Monmouth  0-4
Knox  0-6

Anyone alive out there?!  Thoughts on either division race after a couple weekends of conference games??  I'm only posting the South because I don't follow much of what's going on in the North up to this point.

Don't worry, it appears that no one follows either division in the MWC.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 12, 2010, 04:52:32 PM
Hey I follow...

In fact I noticed a player on another board broke his orbital and was out for the season.

Drew Volkmann for Carroll broke his in Florida, had surgery and was back playing on Good Friday.  He is one of the top hitters and pitched well on Saturday against Lawrence.

The North division is pretty hard to read right now.  Ripon leads by taking three from Beloit...might be a bit of a surprise.  Carroll and Lawrence are tied for second right now after splitting....that will change.  And SNC hasn't played a conference game as yet.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: RSSmith on April 12, 2010, 04:59:02 PM
Quote from: Maverick on April 12, 2010, 02:40:46 PM
South Division Standings (thru 4/11)

Illinois C.  6-0
Grinnell  4-0
Monmouth  0-4
Knox  0-6

Anyone alive out there?!  Thoughts on either division race after a couple weekends of conference games??  I'm only posting the South because I don't follow much of what's going on in the North up to this point.


The MWC website hasn't been updated since before the weekend.  Makes it a little hard to follow.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on April 13, 2010, 09:04:20 AM
Quote from: RSSmith on April 12, 2010, 04:59:02 PM
Quote from: Maverick on April 12, 2010, 02:40:46 PM
South Division Standings (thru 4/11)

Illinois C.  6-0
Grinnell  4-0
Monmouth  0-4
Knox  0-6

Anyone alive out there?!  Thoughts on either division race after a couple weekends of conference games??  I'm only posting the South because I don't follow much of what's going on in the North up to this point.


The MWC website hasn't been updated since before the weekend.  Makes it a little hard to follow.
It's been a revolving door lately at the MWC SID office. Hope the next hire sticks around for a while.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 13, 2010, 09:24:40 AM
OshDude- Maybe it is time to drop off your resume at the MWC offices?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 13, 2010, 09:34:32 AM
I don't know, long commute from Oshkosh to Ripon.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on April 13, 2010, 09:44:26 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 13, 2010, 09:24:40 AM
OshDude- Maybe it is time to drop off your resume at the MWC offices?
LOL. I did ... twice in the past two years. Ripon might hate me since I turned down the sports/news/photo/education job at the Commonwealth Press late last year. I could be persona non grata around those parts. Then again I lived in Omro for a good chunk of my life and many of my friends went to Lawrence. Two strikes right there.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 13, 2010, 09:46:06 AM
Just passing through Omro disqualifies you for most "thinking" related jobs:)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 13, 2010, 11:41:31 AM
Quote from: OshDude on April 13, 2010, 09:04:20 AM
Quote from: RSSmith on April 12, 2010, 04:59:02 PM
Quote from: Maverick on April 12, 2010, 02:40:46 PM
South Division Standings (thru 4/11)

Illinois C.  6-0
Grinnell  4-0
Monmouth  0-4
Knox  0-6

Anyone alive out there?!  Thoughts on either division race after a couple weekends of conference games??  I'm only posting the South because I don't follow much of what's going on in the North up to this point.


The MWC website hasn't been updated since before the weekend.  Makes it a little hard to follow.
It's been a revolving door lately at the MWC SID office. Hope the next hire sticks around for a while.

I was wondering why the MWC website has been taking awhile to get updated.  That would appear to be the answer right there.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 13, 2010, 02:19:12 PM
Quote from: Maverick on April 12, 2010, 02:40:46 PM
South Division Standings (thru 4/11)

Illinois C.  6-0
Grinnell  4-0
Monmouth  0-4
Knox  0-6

Anyone alive out there?!  Thoughts on either division race after a couple weekends of conference games??  I'm only posting the South because I don't follow much of what's going on in the North up to this point.

Ripon took 3 of 4 from Beloit over the weekend.    Beaman definitely looks like his leg is still hurting.  Whitty I believe is out for the year now. 

There is a good chance that  Ripon will punch its ticket to the tourney this weekend when they take on St Norbert. 

Beloit is not out but did not help themselves out  this weekend.  Will need to get their act together against St Norbert in their final week if they want to make the tourney. 

St Norbert looks good since coming back from Florida.  Split with Stevens Point and swept Oshkosh. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 19, 2010, 01:25:50 PM
Week two in conference play and right now anyone, yes everyone, could still win the North division.

St. Norbert        3-1         12-8
Ripon               4-4         11-15
Beloit                 4-4          15-9
Lawrence          2-2          5-17
Carroll               3-5          6-17

I was at the Carroll/Beloit series and Carroll give Beloit a good run in a Sunday split (Beloit 10/10   Carroll 7/19)after hanging with Beloit most of the last game on Saturday as well.  If Carroll's bats are hot they can put up a lot of runs.  Beloit's Nelson set a team record for career RBIs in the Sunday nightcap.  I believe he now has 89.

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 19, 2010, 02:51:51 PM
Quote from: jbeeeb on April 19, 2010, 01:25:50 PM
Week two in conference play and right now anyone, yes everyone, could still win the North division.

St. Norbert        3-1         12-8
Ripon               4-4         11-15
Beloit                 4-4          15-9
Lawrence          2-2          5-17
Carroll               3-5          6-17

I was at the Carroll/Beloit series and Carroll give Beloit a good run in a Sunday split (Beloit 10/10   Carroll 7/19)after hanging with Beloit most of the last game on Saturday as well.  If Carroll's bats are hot they can put up a lot of runs.  Beloit's Nelson set a team record for career RBIs in the Sunday nightcap.  I believe he now has 89.



Good to see you made the game.  hopefully you enjoyed Buc days and had a brat or 2.  I was not able to make it to Carroll on Saturday but I always liked the field.  Believe this was the first year since the Sr's were freshman that Beloit got a chance to play on it.   

Now all Carroll needs to do is beat Ripon or Norbert for Beloit. 

Now if Only you could get Hickory Corn-Husker off the basketball board.  I believe you both are students there.  I will try to work on Roop.  Maybe we could have more than 2 people on the MWC board. 

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 19, 2010, 03:53:46 PM
South Division Standings (thru 4/18)

Grinnell  6-0
Illinois C.  6-2
Monmouth  2-4
Knox  0-8

Grinnell with a big sweep of Illinois College on Saturday to take over first place in the South and Monmouth with the sweep over Knox to stay alive in the post-season race.  Re-matches of both this coming weekend that could possibly bring the divisional picture a little more into focus (IC @ Grinnell, Knox @ Monmouth).  Glad to see there's been a little more baseball talk on here over the past week!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 19, 2010, 06:15:55 PM
TurtleHead...

Not a student - I am a parent of a Carroll player.

My son did well in the first game on Sunday (loss)...unfortunately he was out of the lineup during the hit parade second game.

Did enjoy the Buc days....those are some great deals.

BTW, one of the concession workers ended up getting hit with a foul hit by the first batter of the day....tough day for her, though I don't think she got hit bad (it skipped off the counter and got her).
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 21, 2010, 02:26:16 PM
Quote from: jbeeeb on April 19, 2010, 06:15:55 PM
TurtleHead...

Not a student - I am a parent of a Carroll player.

My son did well in the first game on Sunday (loss)...unfortunately he was out of the lineup during the hit parade second game.

Did enjoy the Buc days....those are some great deals.

BTW, one of the concession workers ended up getting hit with a foul hit by the first batter of the day....tough day for her, though I don't think she got hit bad (it skipped off the counter and got her).

Not sure were I got it in my head you were a student.  Sorry if I offended.  Hope you guys do well the rest of the way in conference.  Since Beloit now needs your help.

The concession worker is fine.  Will be back behind the counter next Sunday.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 21, 2010, 02:58:27 PM
Quote from: TheInformant on April 21, 2010, 02:29:45 PM
Beloit dropped a tough one this weekend to Carroll...definitely makes a repeat conference championship an uphill climb.

From what I can tell from the stats, it looks like there's a real dropoff between the 1-3 of the Beloit staff and their number 4.  Isn't this pretty much the same team from last year?  Who did they lose?

Norbert looks like the runaway favorite at this point.  Anybody out there think Carroll could take a game from SNC or Ripon as well?

Anybody been tracking this Andrew Heer kid?  The kid didn't even get any time last year and now he's got a slugging % up around 1.000.  Where'd he come from?

Something tells me you know MUCH more about him than you are letting on.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 21, 2010, 03:35:58 PM
Carroll is such a young team they are hard to predict.  They can put up a lot of runs as evidenced by the last game against Beloit.  If a pitcher is on and the bats are hot they have the potential to beat any of the teams.  But that is a big if. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 21, 2010, 03:38:42 PM
Quote from: jbeeeb on April 21, 2010, 03:35:58 PM
Carroll is such a young team they are hard to predict.  They can put up a lot of runs as evidenced by the last game against Beloit.  If a pitcher is on and the bats are hot they have the potential to beat any of the teams.  But that is a big if. 

Isn't it that way with ANY team?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 22, 2010, 08:27:18 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 21, 2010, 02:58:27 PM
Quote from: TheInformant on April 21, 2010, 02:29:45 PM
Beloit dropped a tough one this weekend to Carroll...definitely makes a repeat conference championship an uphill climb.

From what I can tell from the stats, it looks like there's a real dropoff between the 1-3 of the Beloit staff and their number 4.  Isn't this pretty much the same team from last year?  Who did they lose?

Norbert looks like the runaway favorite at this point.  Anybody out there think Carroll could take a game from SNC or Ripon as well?

Anybody been tracking this Andrew Heer kid?  The kid didn't even get any time last year and now he's got a slugging % up around 1.000.  Where'd he come from?

Something tells me you know MUCH more about him than you are letting on.

Heer was on the basketball team until his Jr. year.  Was back up third baseman last year. 

and yes BP the informant does know a lot more about this team then he is letting on.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 22, 2010, 12:33:08 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 21, 2010, 03:38:42 PM
Quote from: jbeeeb on April 21, 2010, 03:35:58 PM
Carroll is such a young team they are hard to predict.  They can put up a lot of runs as evidenced by the last game against Beloit.  If a pitcher is on and the bats are hot they have the potential to beat any of the teams.  But that is a big if. 

Isn't it that way with ANY team?

Very true, but the question was asked and I answered it as best I can.  You might get a day like they had in the last game against Beloit...or you might get a performance like they gave against Marian earlier in the week.

BTW Carroll announced a new AD today.  He is the current AD at UW-La Crosse, Joe Baker, (he wasn't the guy that caused the problems with the baseball program I don't believe).  On the baseball side, Baker was all-state in New Jersey and chose college over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 23, 2010, 01:36:05 PM
Whatever guys - think what you'd like.

Next question...what do you think Jandron's chances are for 1st team all american?  Any draft potential?  The numbers are pretty impressive - right up there where Frost's were.

What's the deal with Hillesheim?  2 years ago he's lights out and the last 2 years he struggles.  Curious thing is how many unearned runs he seems to give up.  Is he the unluckiest guy in the conference or is this questionable scoring to keep ERAs down?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 23, 2010, 02:22:55 PM
Quote from: TheInformant on April 23, 2010, 01:36:05 PM
Whatever guys - think what you'd like.

Next question...what do you think Jandron's chances are for 1st team all american?  Any draft potential?  The numbers are pretty impressive - right up there where Frost's were.

What's the deal with Hillesheim?  2 years ago he's lights out and the last 2 years he struggles.  Curious thing is how many unearned runs he seems to give up.  Is he the unluckiest guy in the conference or is this questionable scoring to keep ERAs down?

I would say Jandron's chances are pretty good.  If not as a position player definitely for Utility. 

Hillesheim I believe was the teams #3 pitcher that year (may be wrong).  Was then switched to #1.  As you know there is a big difference. 


Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 23, 2010, 09:49:12 PM
Good point TurtleHead.  Making that jump is tough.  Kinda makes me question the toughness factor though...somebody boots a ball behind ya and you allow the floodgates to open.

Jandron's gotta be close to a lock at this point for Utility All American. Anybody out there close with the Norbert program know if scouts spend a lot of time in DePere?  I remember when they used to show up to see Frost
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 26, 2010, 08:55:01 AM
Carroll will host St. Norbert this afternoon as a make-up for Saturdays rain out.  St. Norbert will host Carroll NEXT Monday it appears.  SNC and Beloit face off next Sunday in a double header and Carroll and Elmhurst play a single game next Sunday...with neither team playing on Saturday (finals?).  Of course more rain is scheduled for next weekend right now.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 26, 2010, 11:28:04 AM
After a season of very good weather, the rain postponed a lot of action this past weekend.  Besides the schedule mentioned above, Beloit will have 8 games in 6 days.  Should be interesting to see how their arms hold up after that.

Factor in finals for all teams and it should be a busy last week or 2...
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 26, 2010, 12:38:21 PM
We really need to get rid of the divisions for Baseball.   I would be very surprised if any team from the south wins a game against the north in this years tournament.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 26, 2010, 02:20:03 PM
South Division Standings (thru 4/25)

Grinnell  8-0
Illinois C.  6-4
Monmouth  4-4
Knox  0-10

Grinnell with another sweep of Illinois College on Saturday to remain in first place in the South and Monmouth swept Knox again to continue to stay alive in the post-season race.

Monmouth @ Grinnell and IC @ Knox for this coming Saturday.  Should be interesting to see how things play out...if Monmouth can beat Grinnell twice to keep their playoff hopes alive another week, if Knox can surprise IC and find a way to win one which could throw a wrench into the south standings depending on other outcomes, or if Monmouth/Grinnell/IC all finish at 8-4 for a 3-way tie atop the south division (still a couple weeks away from that scenario however).  Not saying it's gonna happen, but it's possible...
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: hickory_cornhusker on April 26, 2010, 03:28:22 PM
Turtlehead, wasn't that the feeling going into the 2008 Tournament abd Knox took the whole thing winning three games on Saturday to pull it off.

It would be nice to get rid of division but with the spring weather in this part of the nation so unpredictable it is hard to justify Grinnell making a Fox River Valley road trip and not get a game in because of rain/snow. We lost all weekend in the north division and this has been a relatively good year.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 26, 2010, 03:52:02 PM
Quote from: hickory_cornhusker on April 26, 2010, 03:28:22 PM
Turtlehead, wasn't that the feeling going into the 2008 Tournament abd Knox took the whole thing winning three games on Saturday to pull it off.

It would be nice to get rid of division but with the spring weather in this part of the nation so unpredictable it is hard to justify Grinnell making a Fox River Valley road trip and not get a game in because of rain/snow. We lost all weekend in the north division and this has been a relatively good year.

Yes that was the feeling in 2008, but when you consider in 4 of the last 7 the north has had both teams in the finals I wouldn't say that I am reaching. 

As far as the schedule.  Every other conference in both the midwest and central region play everyone in the conference.  Granted they either do a 3 or 2 game schedule but they do play.  Some of them like the Nathcon have teams all over the place as well.   

I doubt it will happen because of missed class time, but I can dream.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 26, 2010, 10:13:34 PM
Early report shows Beloit takes 2 from Lawrence - both DeGeorge and Norman throw complete games (the 4th and 5th in Beloit history)

St. Norbert splits with Carroll - losing the first before winning the 2nd 14-0
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 27, 2010, 08:33:17 AM
Those that wondered if Carroll could take one from St. Norbert you have the answer.  Cale Ross pitched well in game 1 going 8 innings and Matt Busse hit a big three run home run in the 7th to put Carroll up for good 7-6.  Steve Belknap then pitched the 9th, walking two before getting Yost to fly out to center to end the game.

In the second game wildness by Carroll's first pitcher, several errors, and great pitching by Stoppenbach for SNC turned the tables and SNC won 14-0 in 7 innings.

Game time for the second half or the series has not been completely set yet.  Finals are having a big impact on the teams.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 27, 2010, 09:28:59 AM
Big win for the Carroll program - let's see if they can get another one from Norberts.  Hopefully they can take 1 or 2 from Ripon as well.

It should be interesting to see how this last week or so pans out...advantage lies in whatever team has the most arms.  Beloit got 2 complete games last night, which should help out going into 6 more games over the next 6 days.

Hillsheim allows another 6 unearned runs...just about half his runs are unearned at this point in the season.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 27, 2010, 10:50:16 AM
Quote from: TheInformant on April 27, 2010, 09:28:59 AM
Big win for the Carroll program - let's see if they can get another one from Norberts.  Hopefully they can take 1 or 2 from Ripon as well.

It should be interesting to see how this last week or so pans out...advantage lies in whatever team has the most arms.  Beloit got 2 complete games last night, which should help out going into 6 more games over the next 6 days.

Hillsheim allows another 6 unearned runs...just about half his runs are unearned at this point in the season.

Informant- you are obsessed with Hillsheim.  Do you have a man-crush or something.    J.K.

Beloit seems to be the one with the schedule issues right now.  This week they will be playing 4 double headers (mon/Tue/Thr/Sun).  St. Norbert and Carroll have not re-scheduled their doubleheader so they will only have to play 3. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 27, 2010, 11:39:07 AM
Two things....Errors did lead to unearned runs for Hillsheim BUT after the error in the 7th it was his pitch that was hit out (into the wind BTW) for the game winner.

Carroll and SNC are trying to schedule the last two games for next Monday.  The issue is, at least for Carroll, that a number of players have finals that day, and it is the last day of finals.  What they are trying to do is find a field with lights so they can have a late start like yesterday.  That would mean possibly West DePere HS or Joannes Park in Green Bay. 

Finally, right now long range forecasts show rain Monday-Wednesday of next week.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 27, 2010, 02:36:50 PM
No man crush - TurtleHead - cmon now!  Just interesting stuff I like to look at...

After a pretty calm Spring, the weather sure has made things "fun" the last 2 weeks.  This time of year always kills me when it comes to finals.  At the D1 level you got kids that almost never go to classes and it's okay, but at the D3 level you run into teachers that refuse to allow kids to miss...

It's gotta be tough on everyone to work out these schedules and give the team the best chance to win.  Beloit vs. Lawrence - round 2 tonight at Pohlman Field in Beloit.  Having an accessible minor league field definitely has its advantages...will post as results become available.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 27, 2010, 04:44:44 PM
Carroll's website now shows the SNC game next Tuesday.  First game at 4:00.  It doesn't show what field, but it can't be SNC's because of the lack of lights.  Also it shows that what was to be a single game at Elmhurst on Sunday has changed to a DH.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 27, 2010, 11:38:07 PM
Beloit takes 2 from Lawrence tonight...

13-3 in game 1.  11-1 in game 2.

Current Standings in the North
tie 1) Beloit (8-4)
tie 1) St. Norbert (4-2)
     3) Ripon (4-4)
     4) Carroll (4-6)
     5) Lawrence (2-6)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 28, 2010, 08:21:08 AM
I also agree with TurtleHead on taking out the North and South and having everyone play everyone in the MWC.  If I were planning/arguing for that, I'd position it as a DH vs everybody to equal the same 16 conference games they'd usually play.  If you're worried about too much travel, just do every other year for home games so, for example, If Grinnell traveled to Ripon in 2010, Ripon would go to Grinnell in 2011.  Ultimately, while the distances for travel are longer, you're still only getting 4 trips a year for each team.

I just think that gives us the best idea of who the "best" in the conference is.  In any given year, there could be 3 of the top 4 teams in one half and 1 team misses out.  Factor in only 4 teams in the South and it almost just makes more sense to do it this way.

Any thoughts?  Cornhusker?  Knox got hot 2 years ago, but I'd rather send the team that earned it throughout a year, not a team that went .500 in conference and got hot.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: hickory_cornhusker on April 28, 2010, 12:07:09 PM
Quote from: TheInformant on April 28, 2010, 08:21:08 AM
I also agree with TurtleHead on taking out the North and South and having everyone play everyone in the MWC.  If I were planning/arguing for that, I'd position it as a DH vs everybody to equal the same 16 conference games they'd usually play.  If you're worried about too much travel, just do every other year for home games so, for example, If Grinnell traveled to Ripon in 2010, Ripon would go to Grinnell in 2011.  Ultimately, while the distances for travel are longer, you're still only getting 4 trips a year for each team.

I just think that gives us the best idea of who the "best" in the conference is.  In any given year, there could be 3 of the top 4 teams in one half and 1 team misses out.  Factor in only 4 teams in the South and it almost just makes more sense to do it this way.

Any thoughts?  Cornhusker?  Knox got hot 2 years ago, but I'd rather send the team that earned it throughout a year, not a team that went .500 in conference and got hot.

I would like to see it combined. I just don't know how feasible it would be. The travel isn't the biggest concern for me. It's the weather. I'd imagine the longer road trips you would have two doubleheaders that weekend. If Grinnell came up to Lawrence and St. Norbert this past weekend they would have been completely rained out. The biggest questions are: 1) would the games have been called early enough for Grinnell not to come to come to Wisconsin? Because that is a long ways to travel to not play at all and 2) How do you make those games up? You're trying to coordinate three schools' schedules and the travel is a lot more difficult than say St. Norbert and Carroll needing to make up a doubleheader and its a simple two hour drive.

I think it's a great idea to combine them and for football this type of thing works but fall is kinder to outdoor sports than spring and football can play in almost (lightning, hail) any kind of weather. I just see the concerns about weather as too great to overcome.

And yes I would like to see the best team representing the MWC in the NCAA Tournament rather than a team who got hot at the right time.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 28, 2010, 01:18:18 PM
Who do Lawrence and SNC split with when they go to Grinnell?  Do they play a non conference game against Dubuque or Loras?  After all one team would need a bye as it is on any given weekend anyway.

Earlier this year Carroll was scheduled to go to Futon, MO for a game and they were able to call the games off a day ahead based on the forecast...that is a possibility.

Earlier in the year there was some talk that Carroll might leave the MWC and go, I believe, to the CCIW.  That decision was to have been made by now and I haven't heard anything new so maybe it is dead.  Add in the fact that they have a new AD coming in an any discussion of that may be put off.  That was projected for three years down the road anyway.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 01:26:26 PM
Carroll was originally a member of the CCIW (from 1966-1992). It might make sense for them, but I think they might need another team to come with them or the balance of the league would be off with 9 teams (unless a CCIW team is leaving).
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 01:55:34 PM
Quote from: jbeeeb on April 28, 2010, 01:18:18 PM

Earlier in the year there was some talk that Carroll might leave the MWC and go, I believe, to the CCIW.  That decision was to have been made by now and I haven't heard anything new so maybe it is dead.  Add in the fact that they have a new AD coming in an any discussion of that may be put off.  That was projected for three years down the road anyway.

This may have been due to the ACM conference talk in the early part of the year. I do not believe Carroll is a member. If the ACM had gone ahead with plans to form a new conference Carroll would have had to find a new conference to join.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Just Bill on April 28, 2010, 02:18:58 PM
Carroll made initial inquries with the CCIW late last year, but the CCIW informed them they were not interested in adding members at that time.

The most common rumor I hear on a regular basis has LU, RC, BC, LFC, KC, MC and GC joining with Cornell and making a new 8-team league. Illinois College would then join the SLIAC and Carroll would go to the NathCon.

Of course, that would leave St. Norbert College S.O.L.  They'd have to decide whether to try and join the WIAC (which would be very difficult with state legislature and stuff), the NathCon, the UMAC, go independent or maybe go D-II.

No idea if any or all of that will go down or when, but where's there's smoke...
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 28, 2010, 02:22:51 PM
Wow - that's a lot of really good info to consider JustBill.  Thanks for the update.

I think weather is a HUGE concern when trying to break up the North/South structure, but there's ways around it.  Beloit cancelled both their doubleheaders with Lawrence this past weekend before any team boarded a bus to avoid that.  I think if they tried hard enough, they could make things work.

That being said, I'm sure anybody in the South would be opposed to an idea that decreases their chances of qualifying and winning the tournament.  Not taking anything away from their teams or talent, but when 2 of 4 make it from the South, you'd think the coaches down there would be opposed to any types of changes that could hurt their chances.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 02:41:40 PM
How come other conferences do not seem to have the "North/South Issues" that the MWC has? The CCIW has just as much travel as does the WIAC and both of those leagues deal with the weather as well.

Carthage to Millikin is 3.5-4 hours
Whitewater to Superior is about 5-6 hours

I think the MWC just needs to suck it up and deal with it. It would really help their league as the three best baseball squads are in the north and one of them will not even make the post-season. Taking the top four in the 9 team league (no divisions) would solve this problem and let the best face off for the title.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 28, 2010, 02:51:44 PM
Agree w/ya 100% Big Poppa...obviously I'm Beloit biased, but the South half of the conference has never impressed me as deserving more than 1 bid - atleast not in the past handful of years.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 03:30:31 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 02:41:40 PM
How come other conferences do not seem to have the "North/South Issues" that the MWC has? The CCIW has just as much travel as does the WIAC and both of those leagues deal with the weather as well.

The main issue as you already know is missed class time.   With a 3 game format the mid-week game will cause issues.  2 game format would cause far fewer issues.   The conference already has shortened seasons to deal with this, but I know the students continue to run into issues when they have to miss classes. 

However, the conference seems to be turning around.  Baseball season has been increase by 4 games over the past 2 years and now basketball will be playing a true round robin during the regular season. 

It just really seems weird to me that so many MWC schools have not played each other in baseball for such long periods of time.   I know I have mentioned before that Beloit has not played Grinnell  while DeGeorge has been the coach.  He is currently in his 20th year at the helm.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 03:30:31 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 02:41:40 PM
How come other conferences do not seem to have the "North/South Issues" that the MWC has? The CCIW has just as much travel as does the WIAC and both of those leagues deal with the weather as well.

The main issue as you already know is missed class time.   With a 3 game format the mid-week game will cause issues.  2 game format would cause far fewer issues.   The conference already has shortened seasons to deal with this, but I know the students continue to run into issues when they have to miss classes. 

However, the conference seems to be turning around.  Baseball season has been increase by 4 games over the past 2 years and now basketball will be playing a true round robin during the regular season. 

It just really seems weird to me that so many MWC schools have not played each other in baseball for such long periods of time.   I know I have mentioned before that Beloit has not played Grinnell  while DeGeorge has been the coach.  He is currently in his 20th year at the helm.
If it is too hard to be a student-athlete they need to just be students. Time management is a skill that college kids need to learn.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 04:13:42 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 03:30:31 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 02:41:40 PM
How come other conferences do not seem to have the "North/South Issues" that the MWC has? The CCIW has just as much travel as does the WIAC and both of those leagues deal with the weather as well.

The main issue as you already know is missed class time.   With a 3 game format the mid-week game will cause issues.  2 game format would cause far fewer issues.   The conference already has shortened seasons to deal with this, but I know the students continue to run into issues when they have to miss classes. 

However, the conference seems to be turning around.  Baseball season has been increase by 4 games over the past 2 years and now basketball will be playing a true round robin during the regular season. 

It just really seems weird to me that so many MWC schools have not played each other in baseball for such long periods of time.   I know I have mentioned before that Beloit has not played Grinnell  while DeGeorge has been the coach.  He is currently in his 20th year at the helm.
If it is too hard to be a student-athlete they need to just be students. Time management is a skill that college kids need to learn.

Has nothing to do with time management.  When you give your schedule to your professor in the beginning of the semester and he still assigns you a presentation on the day of a game and refuses to allow you to switch days.  There really is nothing the athlete can do.  Coaches and administrators try to do what they can, but some just will not budge. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 28, 2010, 04:47:01 PM
My son sat down with his adviser for the first time and was told that at some point he might have to quit baseball and just be a student.  He is fortunate that all of his teachers are baseball fans but he missed quite a bit of class and I know he is feeling a lot of pressure right now.  Originally it looked like he was going to miss the last days of class for the semester which wouldn't be good, but the schedule was reworked so he is getting some final class time in.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: mr_b on April 28, 2010, 06:26:26 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 04:13:42 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 03:30:31 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 02:41:40 PM
How come other conferences do not seem to have the "North/South Issues" that the MWC has? The CCIW has just as much travel as does the WIAC and both of those leagues deal with the weather as well.

The main issue as you already know is missed class time.   With a 3 game format the mid-week game will cause issues.  2 game format would cause far fewer issues.   The conference already has shortened seasons to deal with this, but I know the students continue to run into issues when they have to miss classes. 

However, the conference seems to be turning around.  Baseball season has been increase by 4 games over the past 2 years and now basketball will be playing a true round robin during the regular season. 

It just really seems weird to me that so many MWC schools have not played each other in baseball for such long periods of time.   I know I have mentioned before that Beloit has not played Grinnell  while DeGeorge has been the coach.  He is currently in his 20th year at the helm.
If it is too hard to be a student-athlete they need to just be students. Time management is a skill that college kids need to learn.

Has nothing to do with time management.  When you give your schedule to your professor in the beginning of the semester and he still assigns you a presentation on the day of a game and refuses to allow you to switch days.  There really is nothing the athlete can do.  Coaches and administrators try to do what they can, but some just will not budge. 
It has a lot to do with time management!  The first week of class, you get your game schedule, your class schedule, your syllabi, due dates for assignments, test dates, etc., and make out a calendar for the entire semester.  Stay current, even ahead, of readings and homework, because when the season starts in earnest, you'll find that your time is even more limited -- a 3.00PM game time might mean a 12.00 PM bus departure.

If you are a player and cannot avoid an academic responsibility such as a test or a presentation on an assigned date, you talk to the coach well in advance.  You miss the game, not the presentation, if necessary.  I can't imagine a coach arguing against that, at least not at the D3 level.  Arrange to take tests in advance, if possible.  Have that research paper done a few days in advance.  There are many things that you can do to squeeze more out of your weekly schedule.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: CrashDavisD3 on April 28, 2010, 06:43:50 PM
Quote from: mr_b on April 28, 2010, 06:26:26 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 04:13:42 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 03:30:31 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 02:41:40 PM
How come other conferences do not seem to have the "North/South Issues" that the MWC has? The CCIW has just as much travel as does the WIAC and both of those leagues deal with the weather as well.

The main issue as you already know is missed class time.   With a 3 game format the mid-week game will cause issues.  2 game format would cause far fewer issues.   The conference already has shortened seasons to deal with this, but I know the students continue to run into issues when they have to miss classes. 

However, the conference seems to be turning around.  Baseball season has been increase by 4 games over the past 2 years and now basketball will be playing a true round robin during the regular season. 

It just really seems weird to me that so many MWC schools have not played each other in baseball for such long periods of time.   I know I have mentioned before that Beloit has not played Grinnell  while DeGeorge has been the coach.  He is currently in his 20th year at the helm.
If it is too hard to be a student-athlete they need to just be students. Time management is a skill that college kids need to learn.

Has nothing to do with time management.  When you give your schedule to your professor in the beginning of the semester and he still assigns you a presentation on the day of a game and refuses to allow you to switch days.  There really is nothing the athlete can do.  Coaches and administrators try to do what they can, but some just will not budge. 
It has a lot to do with time management!  The first week of class, you get your game schedule, your class schedule, your syllabi, due dates for assignments, test dates, etc., and make out a calendar for the entire semester.  Stay current, even ahead, of readings and homework, because when the season starts in earnest, you'll find that your time is even more limited -- a 3.00PM game time might mean a 12.00 PM bus departure.

If you are a player and cannot avoid an academic responsibility such as a test or a presentation on an assigned date, you talk to the coach well in advance.  You miss the game, not the presentation, if necessary.  I can't imagine a coach arguing against that, at least not at the D3 level.  Arrange to take tests in advance, if possible.  Have that research paper done a few days in advance.  There are many things that you can do to squeeze more out of your weekly schedule.

Agree on all your points regarding managing your time..Missing practices sometimes yes,
games Never.....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 09:12:53 PM
Quote from: mr_b on April 28, 2010, 06:26:26 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 04:13:42 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 03:39:08 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 03:30:31 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 28, 2010, 02:41:40 PM
How come other conferences do not seem to have the "North/South Issues" that the MWC has? The CCIW has just as much travel as does the WIAC and both of those leagues deal with the weather as well.

The main issue as you already know is missed class time.   With a 3 game format the mid-week game will cause issues.  2 game format would cause far fewer issues.   The conference already has shortened seasons to deal with this, but I know the students continue to run into issues when they have to miss classes. 

However, the conference seems to be turning around.  Baseball season has been increase by 4 games over the past 2 years and now basketball will be playing a true round robin during the regular season. 

It just really seems weird to me that so many MWC schools have not played each other in baseball for such long periods of time.   I know I have mentioned before that Beloit has not played Grinnell  while DeGeorge has been the coach.  He is currently in his 20th year at the helm.
If it is too hard to be a student-athlete they need to just be students. Time management is a skill that college kids need to learn.

Has nothing to do with time management.  When you give your schedule to your professor in the beginning of the semester and he still assigns you a presentation on the day of a game and refuses to allow you to switch days.  There really is nothing the athlete can do.  Coaches and administrators try to do what they can, but some just will not budge. 
It has a lot to do with time management!  The first week of class, you get your game schedule, your class schedule, your syllabi, due dates for assignments, test dates, etc., and make out a calendar for the entire semester.  Stay current, even ahead, of readings and homework, because when the season starts in earnest, you'll find that your time is even more limited -- a 3.00PM game time might mean a 12.00 PM bus departure.

If you are a player and cannot avoid an academic responsibility such as a test or a presentation on an assigned date, you talk to the coach well in advance.  You miss the game, not the presentation, if necessary.  I can't imagine a coach arguing against that, at least not at the D3 level.  Arrange to take tests in advance, if possible.  Have that research paper done a few days in advance.  There are many things that you can do to squeeze more out of your weekly schedule.

Mr_B,
Understand your point about the test, etc.  My point was that even when you have gone over your schedule and provided it to your professor to avoid having presentations being assigned on dates when you have games. (such as giving the presentation on a Tuesday instead of a Thursday)  It can be unavoidable regardless of how well you manage your time.  I have known kids who tried to give presentations in advance and the professor has still refused to move the date.  This is why I said previously that mid-week games associated with a 3 game format might be an issue in the MWC.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: mr_b on April 28, 2010, 09:24:38 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 28, 2010, 09:12:53 PM
Mr_B,
Understand your point about the test, etc.  My point was that even when you have gone over your schedule and provided it to your professor to avoid having presentations being assigned on dates when you have games. (such as giving the presentation on a Tuesday instead of a Thursday)  It can be unavoidable regardless of how well you manage your time.  I have known kids who tried to give presentations in advance and the professor has still refused to move the date.  This is why I said previously that mid-week games associated with a 3 game format might be an issue in the MWC.
TurtleHead,

I can appreciate the dilemma, and sometimes test/presentation dates are fixed in advance and are immovable because of the flow of course material.  When that happens, the student-athlete needs to make a decision -- miss a test or miss a game.  No athlete wants to miss a game, but it can happen.  In the CCIW we have several mid-week games, and the players (and coaches) need to plan accordingly.  I don't think it would be an issue more than once or twice in a semester (though I could be wrong).
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: hickory_cornhusker on April 29, 2010, 01:09:09 AM
The talk of a change happening is going through the Carroll campus is going on. I don't know though what that means. If it is a change of conference or a change in the Midwest Conference rules. It could also be just because there is a new athletic director coming in. One rumor that I heard is but don't have much faith in is Carroll to the WIAC. I doubt it but remember that the new AD Baker is from La Crosse and so is the president, Doug Hastad. Once again I doubt it but there is nothing in the WIAC Constitution that says you have to be a UW school to join.
As farfetch'd as this sounds there are advantages for the WIAC to do this. If Carroll and the ACM goes through and St. Norbert comes on board as well you end up with 11 schools. A lot I know but 10 football school means finding only 1 non-conference game, all sports the total of non-conference games would fall. Men's soccer could get an AQ. With Pool B dying that would be very advantageous for them. It would solidify baseball if another school goes through what La Crosse went through. Men's tennis would be close to AQ status as well. Men's hockey would also be only one short of having enough for an AQ. This is all a long shot but not a complete impossibility. The state legislature would be a road block but I think it could be side stepped (if the WIAC wants to) if it could be shown that this will reduce program costs due to less travel needed.

Personally I like the MWC how it is. If that's not possible I would like to see Carroll join the CCIW. Next on the list would be the WIAC. I just don't like the NAthCon. I think Carroll wouldn't be challenged enough and it is a step down in exposure from the MWC.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on April 29, 2010, 01:24:48 AM
Carroll's (http://www.cciw.org/general/conference_history.php) return to the CCIW makes more sense.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Just Bill on April 29, 2010, 11:01:35 AM
Quote from: hickory_cornhusker on April 29, 2010, 01:09:09 AM
Men's hockey would also be only one short of having enough for an AQ.
WIAC men's hockey teams already have an AQ as members of the NCHA.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Gregory Sager on April 29, 2010, 11:50:34 AM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on April 29, 2010, 01:24:48 AM
Carroll's (http://www.cciw.org/general/conference_history.php) return to the CCIW makes more sense.

Agreed -- if you're Carroll, that is. If you're the eight current members of the CCIW, it makes no sense at all. And that's why Carroll is not going to rejoin the league, from everything I've heard from various CCIW coaches and administrators.

Carroll and St. Norbert joining the WIAC is an intriguing idea, for the reasons hickory_cornhusker outlined. But I can't imagine it taking place; the two MWC schools are awkward fits for the WIAC for all kinds of reasons, not just the obvious public vs. private reason.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 30, 2010, 10:00:06 AM
Beloit and St Norbert Split the Dbl header yesterday.  20-18 St Nobert and 8-5 Beloit.  The second game was called in the top of the 8th due to darkness.  St. Norberts outfielders complained they couldn't see the ball after they missed a pop-up.  It really wasn't that dark out and really could easily have finished out the inning.  I thought St Norberts head was going to explode arguing with the umpires, but it was his team that complained. 

Truthfully they missed one pop-up in the outfield and with the way the wind was blowing I doubt darkness had anything to do with them missing the ball. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 30, 2010, 11:59:31 AM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 30, 2010, 10:00:06 AM
Beloit and St Norbert Split the Dbl header yesterday.  20-18 St Nobert and 8-5 Beloit.  The second game was called in the top of the 8th due to darkness.  St. Norberts outfielders complained they couldn't see the ball after they missed a pop-up.  It really wasn't that dark out and really could easily have finished out the inning.  I thought St Norberts head was going to explode arguing with the umpires, but it was his team that complained. 

Truthfully they missed one pop-up in the outfield and with the way the wind was blowing I doubt darkness had anything to do with them missing the ball. 
I noticed that there was only a boxscore up for Game #1 yesterday between Beloit and SNC.  Any chance Game #2 is "suspended" and will continue on Saturday?

Nevermind....  Here's my answer:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100430/GPG020102/4300523/1225/GPG02
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on April 30, 2010, 12:11:43 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 30, 2010, 11:59:31 AM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 30, 2010, 10:00:06 AM
Beloit and St Norbert Split the Dbl header yesterday.  20-18 St Nobert and 8-5 Beloit.  The second game was called in the top of the 8th due to darkness.  St. Norberts outfielders complained they couldn't see the ball after they missed a pop-up.  It really wasn't that dark out and really could easily have finished out the inning.  I thought St Norberts head was going to explode arguing with the umpires, but it was his team that complained. 

Truthfully they missed one pop-up in the outfield and with the way the wind was blowing I doubt darkness had anything to do with them missing the ball. 
I noticed that there was only a boxscore up for Game #1 yesterday between Beloit and SNC.  Any chance Game #2 is "suspended" and will continue on Saturday?

Nevermind....  Here's my answer:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100430/GPG020102/4300523/1225/GPG02
Just refreshed SNC's schedule and it says the game is suspended. BC's still says under protest. Interesting debate. I see both sides of the argument.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 30, 2010, 12:32:37 PM
Quote from: OshDude on April 30, 2010, 12:11:43 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 30, 2010, 11:59:31 AM
Quote from: TurtleHead on April 30, 2010, 10:00:06 AM
Beloit and St Norbert Split the Dbl header yesterday.  20-18 St Nobert and 8-5 Beloit.  The second game was called in the top of the 8th due to darkness.  St. Norberts outfielders complained they couldn't see the ball after they missed a pop-up.  It really wasn't that dark out and really could easily have finished out the inning.  I thought St Norberts head was going to explode arguing with the umpires, but it was his team that complained. 

Truthfully they missed one pop-up in the outfield and with the way the wind was blowing I doubt darkness had anything to do with them missing the ball. 
I noticed that there was only a boxscore up for Game #1 yesterday between Beloit and SNC.  Any chance Game #2 is "suspended" and will continue on Saturday?

Nevermind....  Here's my answer:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100430/GPG020102/4300523/1225/GPG02
Just refreshed SNC's schedule and it says the game is suspended. BC's still says under protest. Interesting debate. I see both sides of the argument.

I will let everyone know as I find out more info.  I know both teams were arguing to continue playing yesterday.  I am not sure if anyone is going to have any disciplinary action against them.  St Norberts coach was kind of out of control.  Not sure if you can toss a coach after the game has been called.  If you can I am pretty sure he was.     
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 30, 2010, 01:38:15 PM
Finishing the game this weekend could be a recipe for more disaster (unless they move the start time up).  First, are you going to use a new set of umpire?  Second, if they start at 1:00 they may run out of time on the second game of the scheduled doubleheader.  When Carroll played at Beloit it was getting real dark when the game ended.  Two things got the game done...

1.  The football team came out for spring practice under the lights and that helped some.
2.  Only one run was scored in the last three innings of an 18-10 game that really moved the game along.

I am not sure if they did or not based on what I read, but the game should have been called at the end of a complete inning so the MWC office could have some real options.  If it got called in the middle of an inning then there are potential issues that I can see.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 30, 2010, 02:12:56 PM
Quote from: jbeeeb on April 30, 2010, 01:38:15 PM
Finishing the game this weekend could be a recipe for more disaster (unless they move the start time up).  First, are you going to use a new set of umpire?  Second, if they start at 1:00 they may run out of time on the second game of the scheduled doubleheader.  When Carroll played at Beloit it was getting real dark when the game ended.  Two things got the game done...

1.  The football team came out for spring practice under the lights and that helped some.
2.  Only one run was scored in the last three innings of an 18-10 game that really moved the game along.

I am not sure if they did or not based on what I read, but the game should have been called at the end of a complete inning so the MWC office could have some real options.  If it got called in the middle of an inning then there are potential issues that I can see.

Were only 1 batter into the top of the 8th. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on April 30, 2010, 02:54:20 PM
2nd Game between St Norbert and Beloit will be completed at Noon on Sunday followed by the scheduled Dbl Header.  At least that is what the Beloit website shows. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on April 30, 2010, 05:08:26 PM
I had a feeling this game was going to be protested and it would work out this way.  Word is they will start at 12 PM on Sunday to account for the extra 2 innings.  Also heard that Winske will be ejected for the finish of the game, which means he can't be with the team during warm ups or anything.

Definitely interesting how it all worked out - I think both teams have claims to why it should work out in their favor.  Either way, Beloit will need to get it done on Sunday.  Wish I could have been there to see the circus act that was the finish of that double header...

With 20 innings to play in 1 day, advantage should be to either whoever has a stronger bullpen OR whoevers starters give them the most.  TurtleHead - post results for the rest of us as they become available.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on May 01, 2010, 07:27:30 AM
Quote from: TheInformant on April 30, 2010, 05:08:26 PM
I had a feeling this game was going to be protested and it would work out this way.  Word is they will start at 12 PM on Sunday to account for the extra 2 innings.  Also heard that Winske will be ejected for the finish of the game, which means he can't be with the team during warm ups or anything.

Definitely interesting how it all worked out - I think both teams have claims to why it should work out in their favor.  Either way, Beloit will need to get it done on Sunday.  Wish I could have been there to see the circus act that was the finish of that double header...

With 20 innings to play in 1 day, advantage should be to either whoever has a stronger bullpen OR whoevers starters give them the most.  TurtleHead - post results for the rest of us as they become available.

Wont be able to post.  my $ phone takes too long.   Terry Owens has been posting a live Twitter feed.  I believe you can see it on the Beloit Athletics home page if you want to follow it. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 03, 2010, 02:22:10 PM
South Division Standings (thru 5/1)

Grinnell  10-0
Illinois C.  8-4
Monmouth  4-6
Knox  0-12

Grinnell sweeps Monmouth to lock up 2010 South Division champs and IC sweeps Knox to put themselves in 2nd place in the South along with clinching a berth into the conference tournament.

Had a couple of lengthy streaks broken over the weekend: 1) first time since 1999 that Monmouth won't be a part of the conference tournament and 2) first time since 2000 that Grinnell has won the South.

Looks like some interesting happenings up in the North as the season continues to wind down...should make for a good final weekend to the regular season.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on May 03, 2010, 02:31:23 PM
St. Norbert does seem to have the upper hand for one seed in the championship...


St. Norbert  7-3    17-10
Ripon           8-4    17-15
Beloit           9-7    21-12
Carroll         4-6      8-19
Lawrence    2-10    6-25

The Knights close off the season with 4 against Lawrence after completing their series against Carroll tomorrow.  Beloit's conference season is done and they are in serious danger of not making the playoffs as Ripon finishes off against Carroll and should expect to get a split at a minimum.  Carroll has an outside chance by sweeping their last 6 game.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 03, 2010, 02:35:01 PM
Beloit succumbed to the pre-season ranking/pressure and never really put anything together this season.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on May 03, 2010, 02:50:21 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 03, 2010, 02:35:01 PM
Beloit succumbed to the pre-season ranking/pressure and never really put anything together this season.

Sort of like Carthage.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 03, 2010, 03:05:54 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on May 03, 2010, 02:50:21 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 03, 2010, 02:35:01 PM
Beloit succumbed to the pre-season ranking/pressure and never really put anything together this season.

Sort of like Carthage.

Agreed, though I was not as high on Carthage as a lot of others were this season. I thought they'd be about #15-20 this year and they landed at pre-season #8. In fairness to the pollsters though, Carthage's #1 arm(2009 All-American Jordan Jaehne-Llanas) decided not to return to school (signed a pro contract) at the semester break after the pre-season voting was in.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on May 03, 2010, 08:28:10 PM
Agreed that Beloit didn't live up to their own pre-season expectations, but let's not kid ourselves and say they don't belong in the conference tournament as one of the top 4 teams in the MWC.

It will be interesting to see how Beloit bounces back next season with some big holes to fill on the infield and in the starting rotation.  Regardless, I think the Bucs would be the first to say they didn't play as consistantly as they'd hope...

Anybody from the South half think Grinnell could give Norberts or Ripon a run for their money in the conference tournament?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on May 05, 2010, 08:44:09 AM
SNC took two from Carroll last night to pretty much secure a spot in the championship series.  One win against last place Lawrence this weekend and they are in.  In the first game the first 7 SNC batters reached on singles on the way to a 14-4, 7 inning win.  The second game was interrupted for about an hour and a half by a heavy rainstorm and tornado warning.  At the time SNC had a 1-0 lead with a runner on second in the 3rd inning.  After the tarp was removed Jandron singled and then Yost hit a deep HR for a 4-0 lead.  The rain started coming down lightly again but they were able to play through 5 and the game was made final by mutual consent with SNC winning 5-0.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: sportsguru4 on May 05, 2010, 01:33:24 PM
wow, sure seems like st. norbert has some double standards. No problem with making a game official when they are winning but wasn't it just earlier this week when they protested a game in the eigth inning against beloit that they were losing? interesting....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on May 05, 2010, 02:18:57 PM
Quote from: sportsguru4 on May 05, 2010, 01:33:24 PM
wow, sure seems like st. norbert has some double standards. No problem with making a game official when they are winning but wasn't it just earlier this week when they protested a game in the eigth inning against beloit that they were losing? interesting....

The difference was that in the Beloit game the officials decided to end the game because of darkness after the 8th inning had already started.  This is something they should have decided prior to the start of the inning or at least warned both coaches.  In this case it appears that the game went through the fifth and both teams decided to end it. 

I will give St Norberts and Beloit coaches credit in the fact that they wanted to settle it on the field. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on May 05, 2010, 02:24:54 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 03, 2010, 03:05:54 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on May 03, 2010, 02:50:21 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 03, 2010, 02:35:01 PM
Beloit succumbed to the pre-season ranking/pressure and never really put anything together this season.

Sort of like Carthage.

Sorry BP.  I gave kind of a rude comment back.   

I will admit I was disappointed in Beloit's season but just goes to show how far they came in such a short period of time. 

A couple of years ago they would have been doing back flips down the first base line if you told them Beloit had a 20 win season.   

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on May 05, 2010, 02:35:36 PM
Actually I was talking to the home plate umpire while they took the tarp off BEFORE the game resumed and at that time he told me the coaches had agreed while they were clustered inside during the tornado warning that if they could get through 5 it would be a complete game.

The other difference is that Carroll and SNC weren't scheduled to face each other again and it wouldn't make sense to travel 2 hours just to finish out a few innings.  In fact if after the weekend the game was meaningless (i.e. SNC sweeps Lawrence for instance) then they wouldn't have finished at all. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on May 07, 2010, 08:42:44 AM
Ripon took two from Carroll 13-3 and 12-6 to secure a spot in the MWC playoffs with SNC from the North.  Ripon and Carroll conclude the series tomorrow at Ripon.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 07, 2010, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: ballfan55 on May 07, 2010, 08:42:44 AM
Ripon took two from Carroll 13-3 and 12-6 to secure a spot in the MWC playoffs with SNC from the North.  Ripon and Carroll conclude the series tomorrow at Ripon.

I assume that Beloit misses the MWC tourney?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on May 07, 2010, 09:12:24 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 07, 2010, 08:59:59 AM
Quote from: ballfan55 on May 07, 2010, 08:42:44 AM
Ripon took two from Carroll 13-3 and 12-6 to secure a spot in the MWC playoffs with SNC from the North.  Ripon and Carroll conclude the series tomorrow at Ripon.

I assume that Beloit misses the MWC tourney?

Yep.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on May 07, 2010, 03:11:08 PM
Carroll and Ripon are rescheduled for Sunday at noon due to weather according to Ripon's website.  Carroll also has graduation at that time but there are only 3 seniors on the squad so it will be interesting to see how that works out.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: golfguywaltham on May 07, 2010, 03:49:52 PM
What is the format of the MWC Tourney? Any predictions? And where does the winner go to next?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 07, 2010, 03:57:26 PM
Quote from: golfguywaltham on May 07, 2010, 03:49:52 PM
What is the format of the MWC Tourney? Any predictions? And where does the winner go to next?

The top two teams in each division play off in a double-elimination tourney with the winner getting an NCAA bid to the regionals.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: golfguywaltham on May 07, 2010, 04:51:24 PM
Thanks! Who are the teams and will win this and why?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on May 07, 2010, 05:15:18 PM
St. Norbert is probably the strongest team, with last years POY in Yost and this year's contender Jandron.  Ripon would probably be right behind.  I haven't seen Grinnell but I don't think IC is much better than a team like Carroll who finished 4th in the North Division.  Grinnell split with North Division Lawrence early in Florida, but the advantage for them is the games look to be played on their home field.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on May 10, 2010, 05:43:38 PM
I think it's safe to say Jandron has this year's POY locked up.  He's 1st nationally in BA and has been a catalyst on the mound for St. Norberts.

From experience, I would say that St. Norbert is the team to beat.  I don't know much about the South half, but Grinnell is obviously solid to have the record they do.  In the end, I predict (as I usually do) that the championship will come down to the #1 and #2 from the North - with the advantage going to St. Norberts.

When comparing the 2 ballclubs, I would say Ripon is less experienced.  However, it only takes 1 pitcher to step up and shut a team down to change everything.  Anybody from the South half disagree?

I'm taking St. Norberts over Ripon in the championship for the automatic bid...
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on May 11, 2010, 08:43:44 AM
St Nobert has the advantage in this weekends tourney.  Playing Illinois College may allow them to save a pitcher for the 2nd round. 

Ripon has the players to win but is young on the infield.  Pitching depth seems to be a strength for them.  Looks like they could survive a loss and still make the finals. 

Grinnell has 2 quality starters in Pope and Harris but only 1 other pitcher has more than 30 innings of work.  Not sure even if they win first 2 games that they can close out the tourney.

Illinois College.  Kind of a wild card of the tourney.  Best starting pitcher (Williams) has a 4.85 ERA.  Is 3-7 for last 10 games.  Looks like the best bet for a 2 and out performance. 

I see Norbert finally winning the Tourney this year. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TheInformant on May 11, 2010, 10:29:16 PM
Thanks for the preview/prediction TurtleHead...

Is it too early to start talking about All Conference predictions?  I think Jandron will get POY but it will be interesting to see if they give him the Hitter of the Year or Pitcher of the Year nod, as he probably deserves both.

I'm curious to see how the rest of the selections fall into place...
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2010, 08:50:54 AM
I'll take St. Norbert over Grinnell in the championship this weekend.  I think Grinnell has the pitching and defense to get that far, but it seems like the pitching depth of St. Norbert is better and should carry them to the title. 

Good luck to all the teams that made it this far!  How is the weather looking in Grinnell for today and tomorrow?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on May 14, 2010, 11:58:56 AM
Ripon Leads Grinnell 11-4 Bottom of 9th. 

Not sure about St Norbert / Illinois College.  No Live Stats just audio and I cannot seem to connect.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 14, 2010, 01:11:07 PM
Quote from: TurtleHead on May 14, 2010, 11:58:56 AM
Ripon Leads Grinnell 11-4 Bottom of 9th. 

Not sure about St Norbert / Illinois College.  No Live Stats just audio and I cannot seem to connect.
SNC 7, IC 3
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 14, 2010, 01:50:14 PM
SNC/Ripon pushed to 1:15 because IC and SNC arrived recently at Grinnell after playing at William Penn.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2010, 02:45:44 PM
Looks like I slightly cursed Grinnell when I picked them this morning.  Hopefully they can bounce back this afternoon and survive to play again tomorrow.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 14, 2010, 04:44:09 PM
Ripon 7, St. Norbert 4
Ripon moves to the championship. Jandron with the loss. Winske ejected.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 15, 2010, 12:17:45 AM
Quote from: OshDude on May 14, 2010, 04:44:09 PM
Ripon 7, St. Norbert 4
Ripon moves to the championship. Jandron with the loss. Winske ejected.
His second in less than a month.....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 15, 2010, 09:21:04 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 15, 2010, 12:17:45 AM
Quote from: OshDude on May 14, 2010, 04:44:09 PM
Ripon 7, St. Norbert 4
Ripon moves to the championship. Jandron with the loss. Winske ejected.
His second in less than a month.....
In his defense the plate ump yesterday had an interesting zone, judging by what I saw on the GC video feed. The feed gave a good look at pitches.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on May 15, 2010, 10:55:40 AM
Quote from: OshDude on May 15, 2010, 09:21:04 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 15, 2010, 12:17:45 AM
Quote from: OshDude on May 14, 2010, 04:44:09 PM
Ripon 7, St. Norbert 4
Ripon moves to the championship. Jandron with the loss. Winske ejected.
His second in less than a month.....
In his defense the plate ump yesterday had an interesting zone, judging by what I saw on the GC video feed. The feed gave a good look at pitches.

What inning did he get tossed in?   

Was he trying to light a fire under his team, or did he just loose patience with the strike zone.  I did see a lot of Struck out Looking in the live stats.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 15, 2010, 11:52:45 AM
Quote from: TurtleHead on May 15, 2010, 10:55:40 AM
Quote from: OshDude on May 15, 2010, 09:21:04 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 15, 2010, 12:17:45 AM
Quote from: OshDude on May 14, 2010, 04:44:09 PM
Ripon 7, St. Norbert 4
Ripon moves to the championship. Jandron with the loss. Winske ejected.
His second in less than a month.....
In his defense the plate ump yesterday had an interesting zone, judging by what I saw on the GC video feed. The feed gave a good look at pitches.

What inning did he get tossed in?   

Was he trying to light a fire under his team, or did he just loose patience with the strike zone.  I did see a lot of Struck out Looking in the live stats.
I think it was in the middle of the 6th after Gusick struck out with two aboard. He was chatting with all three umpires near third base. Next thing you know, "That's it! You're done!"
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 15, 2010, 11:54:01 AM
He might end up getting tossed again today.....

Grinnell leads SNC 4-1 in the Top of the 3rd....

SNC loses this morning, and I would think they could kiss Regionals good-bye, as they were #5 in the rankings last week.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: OshDude on May 15, 2010, 11:59:23 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 15, 2010, 11:54:01 AM
He might end up getting tossed again today.....

Grinnell leads SNC 4-1 in the Top of the 3rd....

SNC loses this morning, and I would think they could kiss Regionals good-bye, as they were #5 in the rankings last week.
I assumed he couldn't coach today.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 15, 2010, 12:05:56 PM
Quote from: OshDude on May 15, 2010, 11:59:23 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 15, 2010, 11:54:01 AM
He might end up getting tossed again today.....

Grinnell leads SNC 4-1 in the Top of the 3rd....

SNC loses this morning, and I would think they could kiss Regionals good-bye, as they were #5 in the rankings last week.
I assumed he couldn't coach today.
That's right...  I forgot about that. :-[
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 15, 2010, 01:32:25 PM
Well you can put St. Norbert on the bubble now, as Grinnell knocks off SNC 5-2.

Do they pick up an at-large bid for the second straight year? 

I'm going to say no.....

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on May 16, 2010, 11:32:50 PM
Carroll coach Jason Kosanke has told his players he is stepping down for family reasons.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 19, 2010, 02:43:36 PM
North Division Awards:
Player of the Year - Tony Jandron, SNC
Pitcher of the Year - Kurt Roeder, RC
Coach of the Year - Tom Winske, SNC

South Division Awards:
Player of the Year - Mike Nodzenski, GC
Pitcher of the Year - Ben Pope, GC
Coach of the Year - Tim Hollibaugh, GC

Link to the 2010 All-MWC Selections: http://www.midwestconference.org/baseball/2010/MWC_BASE_AC_10.pdf

Good luck to Ripon in their regional game tonight against Webster!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on August 02, 2010, 01:59:39 PM
I see no one posted this yet.  Carroll has a new coach in former player Derek Hassell.  Here is a link to the  article. http://athletics.carrollu.edu/news/detail.asp?newsid=2988&teamid=363 (http://athletics.carrollu.edu/news/detail.asp?newsid=2988&teamid=363)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on November 16, 2010, 02:13:39 PM
Not so much a freshman to watch, but keep an eye on Ripon's Adam Linsmeyer.  After missing the last two seasons due to injury, it sounds as though he is back to the form that helped him set the school record with 14 K's in a single game back in 2008. 

Anytime you have can add a a 6'6" LHP who throws consistently in the mid-80's, to a staff that already includes the 2010 MWC North Division Pitcher of the Year Kurt Roeder and fellow 1st team selection Jason Wierschke, one would expect a pretty successful season.
Title: Re: MIDWEST CONFERENCE BASEBALL
Post by: cubs on November 17, 2010, 11:07:21 AM
What was wrong with using the MWC Thread? 

You asked virtually the same question in there yesterday..... ::)
Title: Re: MIDWEST CONFERENCE BASEBALL
Post by: Ralph Turner on November 17, 2010, 05:22:32 PM
Quote from: golfguywaltham on November 17, 2010, 10:57:59 AM
I know its early..but its hard to watch the NBA. Who are the top teams,  top coaches,  top pitchers,  top fielders,  top base runners,  top hitters,  and the top freshman going to be in the Midwest Conference this coming season. ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Quote from: cubs on November 17, 2010, 11:07:21 AM
What was wrong with using the MWC Thread? 

You asked virtually the same question in there yesterday..... ::)
I have consolidated the topic onto the Midwest Conference board.

(I try to keep the board topics to a minimum so we don't have the chaos of three and four pages of Regional Boards.  I will be consolidating the National topics boards over the next 3-6 weeks.)

Traffic on the baseball boards is really slow until January for the West and South Region and then it picks up in February on the other regional boards.

Welcome aboard  +1!   :)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 02, 2011, 01:25:26 PM
In the North, I like Ripon and SNC... in the South, I like Grinnell and Illinois.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on March 02, 2011, 02:12:19 PM
Agree with BigPoppa in the North Division, Ripon and St. Norbert.  As for the South, I'll take Monmouth and Grinnell.

Where is everyone heading for the spring trips?  I know Monmouth is going to Florida for 7 games starting this Saturday.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 02, 2011, 02:39:05 PM
Carroll goes to Fort Meyers March 19-25.  New coach and sounds like a new attitude.  They go all the way to Florida and end up playing UW Oshkosh while there.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 02, 2011, 02:40:25 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on March 02, 2011, 02:39:05 PM
Carroll goes to Fort Meyers March 19-25.  No coach and sounds like a new attitude.  The go all the way to Florida and end up playing UW Oshkosh while there.

Derek Hassell will do a fantastic job at Carroll. Give him a few years and they will be very competitive in the North Division.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 02, 2011, 02:43:35 PM
The players are seeing a big difference already.  They did lose last years SS Matt Francois to elbow surgery but they have the core of players who showed some promise last year.  The only division team they didn't beat at least once was Ripon...which is progress already.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 02, 2011, 03:48:01 PM
I can only hope that the BBCOR bats will stop another 16 HR doubleheader at Frame Park ;D
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on March 02, 2011, 04:28:52 PM
No one thinks that Beloit will make any noise?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 02, 2011, 04:38:58 PM
Quote from: buc em up on March 02, 2011, 04:28:52 PM
No one thinks that Beloit will make any noise?

Beloit lost a ton from 2010. I don't see them filling those holes unless I am mistaken. They were a senior dominated line-up last year and not many underclassmen got considerable reps.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on March 02, 2011, 04:55:13 PM
Beloit did lose some great seniors but this year's team is also going to have a lot of upperclassmen who actually have gotten a significant amount of PT.  In addition there are some guys who weren't able to get playing time behind our graduated seniors who have a lot of talent.  the 4 seniors Beloit lost didn't account all of the talent on that team.  I think Beloit should still be at least in the conversation.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 02, 2011, 06:59:36 PM
If the underclassmen had a ton of talent last year, they would have played ahead of the seniors who were not getting it done. Beloit was a HUGE disappointment last year.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on March 03, 2011, 01:55:56 PM
Here is a link to the pre-season coaches poll and previews for each team: http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2011/3/2/BB_0302110835.aspx
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: golfguywaltham on March 10, 2011, 10:26:29 AM
Any thoughts or predictions? Top teams, line ups, coaches, pitchers, fielders, base runners, hitters in the Midwest Conference this season. :)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Just Bill on March 14, 2011, 12:45:15 AM
Quote from: golfguywaltham on March 10, 2011, 10:26:29 AM
Any thoughts or predictions? Top teams, line ups, coaches, pitchers, fielders, base runners, hitters in the Midwest Conference this season. :)
OK golfguy. Often on these boards offering YOUR thoughts and opinions is a great way to start a conversation. It almost always works better than just asking other people for their takes over and over. It always seems to me that asking this type of question means you're hoping someone will mention your son/nephew/siginificant other/high school buddy/self.

Edgewood College swept a DH from Ripon today down in Florida, 4-1 and 5-3. EC starting pitching was good and the Eagles led the whole day except for a two-run top of the first inning from RC in game two. Ripon is 0-3, EC is 2-1.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 14, 2011, 08:28:49 AM
Quote from: Just Bill on March 14, 2011, 12:45:15 AM
Quote from: golfguywaltham on March 10, 2011, 10:26:29 AM
Any thoughts or predictions? Top teams, line ups, coaches, pitchers, fielders, base runners, hitters in the Midwest Conference this season. :)
OK golfguy. Often on these boards offering YOUR thoughts and opinions is a great way to start a conversation. It almost always works better than just asking other people for their takes over and over. It always seems to me that asking this type of question means you're hoping someone will mention your son/nephew/siginificant other/high school buddy/self.

Edgewood College swept a DH from Ripon today down in Florida, 4-1 and 5-3. EC starting pitching was good and the Eagles led the whole day except for a two-run top of the first inning from RC in game two. Ripon is 0-3, EC is 2-1.
Golf guy's son is off to a nice start at Grinnell.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 14, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Ripon drops another game today to fall to 0-4 on the season....  OUCH!!!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on March 15, 2011, 10:10:03 AM
Quote from: cubs on March 14, 2011, 09:38:10 PM
Ripon drops another game today to fall to 0-4 on the season....  OUCH!!!

The north is definitely not looking like the stronger side of the conference this year.  Ripon 0-4  St Norbert 1-3.   {Beloit might actually have a shot at the north if they both keep playing like this.} Monmouth 6-1  Illinois College 7-2. 

Not sure about quality of competition but I don't think anybody expected Ripon and Norbert to struggle like this to start out the year. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 15, 2011, 10:15:04 AM
Turtlehead- I agree 100%. Teams in the NORTH are 4-10 (.285) while those in the SOUTH are 14-57 (.737). 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 15, 2011, 03:31:24 PM
Well you can add a couple more losses to the heap, as St. Norbert splits today to "improve" to 2-4, while Ripon loses again to drop to 0-5.

While I admit to not knowing a great deal about either teams opponents, it's not as if they are facing the Marietta's, Chapman's, Stevens Point's or Kean's of the world.  None of the teams they have faced are receiving votes in the Top 25 poll, much less actually in the Top 25.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 16, 2011, 12:24:59 PM
Lawrence was swept yesterday.  So far the only undefeated team in the North is Carroll (of course they don't play until Sunday).
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 16, 2011, 12:48:00 PM
Ripon drops Game #2 yesterday and their opener today to fall to 0-7.  What has to be really disheartening is that their "ace" and returning MWC North Division Pithcer of the Year drops to 0-2 already after the loss today.

If you are a fan of the Red Hawks, you are really hoping they pick up a win at some point in Florida, because it doesn't get any easier once they return to Wisconsin.  They go to Stevens Point for a DH, and then host Whitewater and St. Francis for DH's before opening MWC play.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 16, 2011, 01:09:39 PM
They are staring an 0-15 (0-16?) start square in the eye!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 16, 2011, 01:43:40 PM
You know Carroll opens against Augustana...on Augustana's SECOND trip to Florida.  With such bad economies these days how can a school afford that?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 16, 2011, 02:13:43 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on March 16, 2011, 01:43:40 PM
You know Carroll opens against Augustana...on Augustana's SECOND trip to Florida.  With such bad economies these days how can a school afford that?

They usually take two shorter trips instead of one long one. It allows them to break it up a bit. It generally works as they always come home with a solid record.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 16, 2011, 03:35:39 PM
6-1 so far. Plus four more games there this weekend it looks like it is working for them.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 17, 2011, 11:43:37 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on March 16, 2011, 01:09:39 PM
They are staring an 0-15 (0-16?) start square in the eye!
No double digit losing streak for Ripon....  They swept a DH from Greenville in a battle of 0-7 squads to improve to 2-7 on the season.  Now it's Greenville's turn to stop the streak, as they fall to 0-9 on the season.

While Ripon gets in the "W" column a couple of times, it's hard to put a whole lot of stock in them.....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 28, 2011, 09:14:19 PM
Carroll got its first win at Dominican today 8-4.  Cale Ross got the win in relief after Tim Holan pitched 6 strong innings. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 02, 2011, 09:39:52 PM
After beating Dominican 8-4 for their first win of the season on Monday, Carroll took two from Cornell today - 5-0 and 9-7.

After Drew Volkmann and Cale Ross combined for the shut out in the first game the second game turned pretty wild at the end.  Sam Mulkey got the win, throwing 6 innings in relief.  Carroll fell behind 7-1 before a wild bottom of the sixth gave them the lead.  With the score 7-4 and bases loaded PH Tyler Fitzsimmons hit a ball that the RF tried to dive and catch but missed.  The runners on 2nd and 3rd scored easily, but the runner from 1st stopped at 3rd.  Fitzsimmons wasn't aware of this and headed for 3rd.  With both runners off the base the throw to 3rd went wild and both runners scored making it 8-7.  The next batter was George Simons who had a pitch sail behind his back.  He took a couple of steps out and the umpire went out and talked to the pitcher.  Two pitches later Simons doublerd.  The pitcher moved toward him at second and was ultimately ejected.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: golfguywaltham on April 03, 2011, 11:16:03 AM
Grinnell wins 17-3 and 21-3 over Knox yesterday. :)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 04, 2011, 02:12:59 PM
It's good to see the conference games underway in the South Division! :)  Monmouth and Illinois C. split a wild doubleheader in Jacksonville on Saturday, IC winning 13-12 in game 1 and Monmouth taking the 2nd game 12-6.  This Saturday's games are the same match-ups at the opposite sites though: Illinois C. @ Monmouth and Knox @ Grinnell.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 05, 2011, 09:22:58 PM
Ripon improves to 3-11 as they split with #10 Stevens Point today, losing the opener 11-7, and winning the nightcap 8-6.  Ripon P Steven Blader "scatters" 16 hits and 2 BB in 8.1 innings to pick up the victory in Gane #2.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 08, 2011, 08:40:49 AM
Ripon took two from Carroll today.  Kurt Roeder gets the win in the first game 10-7.  Henrickson and Beaman hit HRs for Ripon.  Tim Holan takes the loss for Carrooll.

The nightcap was a pitchers duel between Ripons Jared Wierschke and Carroll's Jason Patengale.  Ripon win 3-1.  Ripon scored 1 in the sixth and 2 in the 7th after Carroll had taken a lead in the 5th.

The series resumes at Carroll on Saturday.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 08, 2011, 08:44:03 AM
Quote from: ballfan55 on April 08, 2011, 08:40:49 AM
Ripon took two from Carroll today.  Kurt Roeder gets the win in the first game 10-7.  Henrickson and Beaman hit HRs for Ripon.  Tim Holan takes the loss for Carrooll.

The nightcap was a pitchers duel between Ripons Jared Wierschke and Carroll's Jason Patengale.  Ripon win 3-1.  Ripon scored 1 in the sixth and 2 in the 7th after Carroll had taken a lead in the 5th.

The series resumes at Carroll on Saturday.


Carroll, while still struggling a bit, appears to be putting things together just as the MWC kicks in. They may not win the conference, but they will have an impact on it when all is said and done.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: golfguywaltham on April 09, 2011, 07:35:25 PM
Grinnell over Knox today at Grinnell, 4-1 and 9-2.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 11, 2011, 10:01:33 AM
Carroll and Ripon split on Saturday to complete their four game series.  Carroll posted a come from behind 6-5 victory in the first game.  The second game was a two run game at the end of 6 and then things just snowballed away from Carroll.   After Carroll had closed it to 2 Ripon scored 5 in the 7th including two unearned after a dropped ball by the 1B that would have ended the inning.  Carroll just couldn't get it started again.  We saw some interesting things as Carroll rotated through pitchers at break neck speed, finally finishing with Jason Patengale who had pitched 7 innings on Thursday.

Gendrich and Warner homered in the first game from Carroll, McFarland and Kastner homered for Ripon in the second game.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 11, 2011, 04:34:30 PM
Monmouth swept Saturday's home doubleheader with Illinois College, 12-10 and 5-3.  This coming weekend's games should be interesting considering the match-ups and the weather.  Illinois C. @ Grinnell and Knox @ Monmouth...and some cold, rainy weather in the forecast for Saturday.  Will be interesting to see who stays in the hunt for the playoffs at the halfway point!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: golfguywaltham on April 12, 2011, 09:18:58 AM
Ginnell over Central at central 14-13
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 13, 2011, 08:57:41 AM
Two MWC North teams faced off against DI UW Milwaukee yesterday.  Carroll fell 4-1.  St Norbert fell 11-0.  Carroll and SNC play this weekend weather permitting.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on April 13, 2011, 02:29:40 PM
Beloit finished off a 4 game sweep of Lawrence yesterday.  Winning 14-2 and 17-6.  Important series coming up this weekend against Ripon to see who can put themselves in a good position to make the playoffs.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 17, 2011, 08:38:18 PM
MWC North action saw a couple of splits today.....

Carroll beat SNC in Game #1 10-7 and SNC returned the favor in Game #2 with a 6-3 victory. 

In Beloit, the Buccaneers beat Ripon 5-2 in Game #1 and Ripon came back with a 7-1 victory in Game #2.

MWC North Standings Through April 17th
Beloit 5-1
Ripon 4-2
St. Norbert 1-1
Carroll 2-4
Lawrence 0-4
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 18, 2011, 06:46:48 PM
Monmouth swept a home doubleheader over Knox, 6-5 and 2-1...games were played on Sunday due to Saturday's rainy weather.  Good to see the Scots find a way to pull out 2 tight wins over the rival Prairie Fire.  Hopefully they can do it again this weekend over in Galesburg and put themselves solidly in the playoff picture.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 18, 2011, 11:06:04 PM
Forgive me if it sounds like I ma repeating myself, but MWC North action saw a couple of splits today.....

At De Pere, SNC beat Carroll in Game #1 7-0 and Carroll returned the favor in Game #2 with a 8-3 victory. 

In Ripon, the Buccaneers beat Ripon 5-2 in Game #1 and Ripon came back with a 6-0 victory in Game #2.

MWC North Standings Through April 18th
Beloit 6-2
Ripon 5-3
St. Norbert 2-2
Carroll 3-5
Lawrence 0-4
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on April 23, 2011, 11:43:39 PM
Beloit swept @ Carroll today winning the first game 10-7 and the second game 17-4.  They will finish up their series on Monday @ Beloit.  St. Norbert and Lawrence play doubleheaders monday and tuesday because of all the snow they got I'm assuming...isn't it April??
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 25, 2011, 08:40:18 PM
MWC North Standings Through April 25th
Beloit 10-2
St. Norbert 4-2
Ripon 5-3
Carroll 3-9
Lawrence 0-8

Beloit completes the 4-game sweep of Carroll today with a couple of close victories, 4-2 and 11-6.

SNC wins two games over Lawrence in a pair of games that were played in Kenosha.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on April 25, 2011, 09:28:01 PM
norbert is acually 4-2
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 25, 2011, 09:36:15 PM
Oops....  Fixed!!!!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on April 26, 2011, 02:50:27 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on March 02, 2011, 04:38:58 PM
Quote from: buc em up on March 02, 2011, 04:28:52 PM
No one thinks that Beloit will make any noise?

Beloit lost a ton from 2010. I don't see them filling those holes unless I am mistaken. They were a senior dominated line-up last year and not many underclassmen got considerable reps.

Big Pappa...am I allowed an "I told you so"?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: golfguywaltham on April 27, 2011, 10:00:27 AM
So its raining, snowing and blowing everyday. Lots of cancelled games. Tournament tee shirts are now on sale. Who are the mid season picks?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 27, 2011, 02:18:30 PM
I know I'm a few days late on this but here it goes...Monmouth had a disappointing Easter weekend and was swept at Knox, 7-6 and 14-4.  As far as the playoff picture goes, the Scots need to get back on track and help themselves out some this weekend in their home doubleheader against South Division leader Grinnell.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 01, 2011, 01:46:09 AM
MWC North Standings Through April 30th
Beloit 11-3
Ripon 7-3
St. Norbert 5-3
Carroll 3-9
Lawrence 0-10

Two wins by Beloit tomorrow would clinch a berth in the MWC Tournamnet and at least a tie for the Regular Season Championship.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 01, 2011, 08:31:21 PM
MWC North Standings Through May 1st
Beloit 12-4
Ripon 9-3
St. Norbert 6-4
Carroll 3-9
Lawrence 0-12

Beloit clinches MWC Tournament as their isn't anyway both Ripon and St. Norbert can finish ahead of them since they play four head-to-head games next weekend.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 02, 2011, 03:13:48 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 01, 2011, 08:31:21 PM
MWC North Standings Through May 1st
Beloit 12-4
Ripon 9-3
St. Norbert 6-4
Carroll 3-9
Lawrence 0-12

Beloit clinches MWC Tournament as their isn't anyway both Ripon and St. Norbert can finish ahead of them since they play four head-to-head games next weekend.


Again....bigpoppa.  Can I say "I told you so"
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 02, 2011, 11:59:51 AM
I am not certain that Beloit won it because they were that good or because the others were so far below what was expected of them.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: TurtleHead on May 02, 2011, 12:31:21 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 02, 2011, 11:59:51 AM
I am not certain that Beloit won it because they were that good or because the others were so far below what was expected of them.

Sorry Buc Em Up.  Afraid I am going to have to agree with Big Poppa.  While I am glad to see Beloit in the Tourney again the North really seems to be down this year.  Last Year 3 teams won 20 or more games this year you might only have one team with a winning record. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 02, 2011, 02:41:09 PM
Another disappointing weekend for Monmouth as they were swept at home by Grinnell, 8-5 and 12-10.  The Scots are still in 2nd place in the South Division (Grinnell clinched the title with Saturday's sweep), but Illinois C. could find a way to sneak into that spot if several things happen: 1) the Blueboys sweep Knox again on Saturday, 2) Monmouth gets swept again by Grinnell on Saturday, and 3) IC finds a way to get a win against Grinnell in the re-scheduled doubleheader on Sunday.  I know there's alot of things to happen there--but if Monmouth does lose both against Grinnell on Saturday, that Sunday doubleheader between GC and IC scares me...hopefully the Scots can get at least a split at Grinnell and put themselves on more solid footing in the playoff race.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 02, 2011, 08:41:24 PM
Yah i guess that is probably true...but we still made noise.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: golfguywaltham on May 06, 2011, 12:12:29 PM
More bad weather in some area's this weekend. What happens if some games don't get played? Playoffs start on next Thursday.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 07, 2011, 07:26:35 PM
MWC North Standings Through May 7th
Beloit 12-4
Ripon 11-3
St. Norbert 8-6
Carroll 5-9
Lawrence 0-14

Ripon joins Beloit as the representatives from the North Division for the MWC Tournament.

SNC on the other hand, needs to sweep Ripon tomorrow just to finish above .500 for the season....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Just Bill on May 08, 2011, 02:37:50 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 07, 2011, 07:26:35 PM
MWC North Standings Through May 7th
Beloit 12-4
Ripon 11-3
St. Norbert 8-6
Carroll 5-9
Lawrence 0-14

Ripon joins Beloit as the representatives from the North Division for the MWC Tournament.

SNC on the other hand, needs to sweep Ripon tomorrow just to finish above .500 for the season....

Who will be hosting the MWC tournament this year?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 08, 2011, 03:03:05 PM
Quote from: Just Bill on May 08, 2011, 02:37:50 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 07, 2011, 07:26:35 PM
MWC North Standings Through May 7th
Beloit 12-4
Ripon 11-3
St. Norbert 8-6
Carroll 5-9
Lawrence 0-14

Ripon joins Beloit as the representatives from the North Division for the MWC Tournament.

SNC on the other hand, needs to sweep Ripon tomorrow just to finish above .500 for the season....
Who will be hosting the MWC tournament this year?
Depends on today's results.....

Ripon sweeps SNC, they host

SNC sweeps Ripon, Beloit hosts

Ripon and SNC split, Ripon hosts I believe due to beating SNC 3/4 whereas Beloit and SNC split.  (Ripon and Beloit split during the regular season.)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 08, 2011, 05:44:15 PM
nope...if Ripon and Norbert split there will be a one game playoff game at 4pm on Monday @Beloit to determine the host and top seed.

Norbert also won the first game today.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 08, 2011, 05:45:34 PM
Also, Beloit swept Carroll while Ripon went 3-1, so the logic of winning one more game against an opponent doesn't make sense.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 08, 2011, 06:51:29 PM
Ripon loses both today vs. St. Norbert.  Beloit will host the MWC tournament.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 08, 2011, 07:27:22 PM
Quote from: buc em up on May 08, 2011, 05:45:34 PM
Also, Beloit swept Carroll while Ripon went 3-1, so the logic of winning one more game against an opponent doesn't make sense.
It would go off of the team that finished next highest in the standings, which in this case would be SNC, so the results against Carroll would be irrelevant.  Anyway, it doesn't matter as Ripon choked today.

I was going off of what they follow in the WIAC, which I like better.  This way the eventual #2 seed doesn't have to "burn" a pitcher on Monday.  Beloit would have held a HUGE advantage on Monday as well, as they had off this weekend, compared to Ripon playing a four-game set with SNC.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 08, 2011, 07:42:36 PM
Thats not how it works, we would have played a playoff game monday.  It was all scheduled for Ripon to come to beloit.  That is what the league mandated that game and it was chosen to be played at beloit because of a coin flip.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 08, 2011, 07:55:18 PM
Quote from: buc em up on May 08, 2011, 07:42:36 PM
Thats not how it works, we would have played a playoff game monday.  It was all scheduled for Ripon to come to beloit.  That is what the league mandated that game and it was chosen to be played at beloit because of a coin flip.
Comprehension problem??  Re-read what I said!!!!!  I was going off of what the WIAC does.  I did not know that the MWC rules were different.

Again, while the MWC rules are set for a tie-breaker, in my opinion, I don't like it.  It gives a team that had off this weekend a HUGE advantage as they can throw their #1, where the other team has likely thrown their #1-4 over the weekend.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 08, 2011, 07:59:44 PM
ahh I got confused with the first paragraph, didn't sound like you were changing what you said...have to admit i just kind of skimmed the last paragraph.

But I agree about the playoff rule.  There shouldn't have to be a extra game involve when it is this close to the tournament, no time to rest pitching.  The last thing most teams need is to use arms.  I don't get why there isn't a tie breaker beyond head to head record.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 09, 2011, 02:34:25 PM
This is such a hard conference to read every year as they never play across divisions until the post-season. Here is a review of my preview. I am not thinking I did too well on this one, but I was right on much of it.

Midwest Conference (MWC): North Division- After winning a conference dogfight in 2010, Ripon College has another MWC title in its sights. The Red Hawks return two all-MWC pitchers including Pitcher of the Year Kurt Roeder (5-3, 2.54 ERA). On the other side of the ball, pre-season all-American Nick Beaman (.439, 10 HR) leads a potent offense that hit .331 as a team last year. Expect their top competition in the North Division to be St. Norbert who returns three all-conference players including pitcher Brian Stoppenbach. Thirdbaseman Garrick Fisher and outfielder Matt Hannon need to fill the hole left by graduated all-American utility player Tony Jandron if the Green Knights have any chance in making a splash on the national scene. The Beloit Buccaneers and Carroll Pioneers will challenge St. Norbert for the second and final North Division playoff spot. Carroll is led by Mike Karpinski (.389) and their pitching rests on the arm of Jason Pattengale who led the team in wins despite missing the second half of the season with an injury. Beloit will be led by Andrew Heer (.439) but they must replace the leadership and talents of seven graduated senior starters. Lawrence will struggle to win in this tough division, but they return all-conference outfielder Robert Rashid to anchor their offense.
South Division: Grinnell returns four all-conference players in 2011 and should contend for the South Division crown. Junior Ben Pope (8-1, 1.82 ERA) leads the pitching staff while Mike Nodzenski (.403, 11HR)is South's two time Player of the Year as a catcher. The combination of these two will push Grinnell to the top in 2011. Illinois College, Monmouth and Knox all will battle for the final spot in the post-season as the MWC send its top two from each division into the post-season. Illinois rests its hopes on senior shortstop Ian Vandeford, while Monmouth turns to utility man Rob Hinkle for leadership between the lines.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 10, 2011, 08:49:13 PM
Beloit wins against North Central today 5-3.  Both teams threw their whole pen.  Good out of conference win to brush up right before conference...should be a hell of a weekend.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 10, 2011, 10:54:57 PM
Quote from: buc em up on May 10, 2011, 08:49:13 PM
Beloit wins against North Central today 5-3.  Both teams threw their whole pen.  Good out of conference win to brush up right before conference...should be a hell of a weekend.

Solid win for Beloit... devastaing loss for NCC.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Gregory Sager on May 10, 2011, 11:11:29 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 10, 2011, 10:54:57 PM
Quote from: buc em up on May 10, 2011, 08:49:13 PM
Beloit wins against North Central today 5-3.  Both teams threw their whole pen.  Good out of conference win to brush up right before conference...should be a hell of a weekend.

Solid win for Beloit... devastaing loss for NCC.

According to the CCIW website, they were supposed to play two games. I wonder why they didn't?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 10, 2011, 11:50:03 PM
Quote from: Gregory Sager on May 10, 2011, 11:11:29 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 10, 2011, 10:54:57 PM
Quote from: buc em up on May 10, 2011, 08:49:13 PM
Beloit wins against North Central today 5-3.  Both teams threw their whole pen.  Good out of conference win to brush up right before conference...should be a hell of a weekend.

Solid win for Beloit... devastaing loss for NCC.

According to the CCIW website, they were supposed to play two games. I wonder why they didn't?

I'm pretty sure both coaches agreed to play only 1 game to save pitching, since both teams have their conference tournament in the next few days.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 13, 2011, 02:26:19 PM
The first 2 games of the MWC Tournament are in the books...

Game 1 - Ripon 9, Grinnell 5
Game 2 - Beloit 11, Monmouth 1
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 13, 2011, 02:32:16 PM
Quote from: Maverick on May 13, 2011, 02:26:19 PM
The first 2 games of the MWC Tournament are in the books...

Game 1 - Ripon 9, Grinnell 5
Game 2 - Beloit 11, Monmouth 1

As expected. The South Division is much weaker than the North.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 13, 2011, 11:25:38 PM
Ripon over Beloit, 6-3, in the winners bracket game.  Monmouth vs. Grinnell, in an elimination game, was moved to Saturday morning at 8 am due to weather conditions.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: buc em up on May 14, 2011, 12:58:33 AM
6 runs in the bottom of the ninth mind you
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on September 20, 2011, 01:55:09 PM
Carroll is really starting over.  After 2 days of fall practice nearly all of the returning players were cut in favor of 17 freshmen.  Seniors who had spent 3 years in the program were released (which doesn't surprise me seeing the coach didn't do anything to acknowledge his graduating seniors at the end of last year).  I am missing one player, but those that are coming back appear to be Jordan Stephans, Matt Francois (coming off major surgery that had him sit all of last year), Matt Busse, Drew Volkmann, backup catcher Phil Giuffre, and two recruits from last year, Aaron Gendrich and Joe Klobukowski.  Tim Holan will be allowed to make the team in the Spring as he is currently playing football (apparently the same doesn't apply to Volkmann).
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Bishopleftiesdad on September 20, 2011, 04:32:50 PM
Yikes, My sympathies go out to those players, :-\
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on September 21, 2011, 02:37:08 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on September 20, 2011, 01:55:09 PM
Carroll is really starting over.  After 2 days of fall practice nearly all of the returning players were cut in favor of 17 freshmen.  Seniors who had spent 3 years in the program were released (which doesn't surprise me seeing the coach didn't do anything to acknowledge his graduating seniors at the end of last year).  I am missing one player, but those that are coming back appear to be Jordan Stephans, Matt Francois (coming off major surgery that had him sit all of last year), Matt Busse, Drew Volkmann, backup catcher Phil Giuffre, and two recruits from last year, Aaron Gendrich and Joe Klobukowski.  Tim Holan will be allowed to make the team in the Spring as he is currently playing football (apparently the same doesn't apply to Volkmann).

Tough spot for a coach to be in. A struggling program and a coach with D1/D2 connections to players around the country. The temptation HAS to be to fill those needs quickly while you can. Even if it means disrupting the program a bit. I have been in that situation as a coach and it is tough. I have sat face to face with kids I recruited and got to know their familes only to have to release them. Loyalties are to the good of the program. A sad reality of the business of college athletics.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: CrashDavisD3 on September 21, 2011, 05:13:23 PM
 
Quote from: BigPoppa on September 21, 2011, 02:37:08 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on September 20, 2011, 01:55:09 PM
Carroll is really starting over.  After 2 days of fall practice nearly all of the returning players were cut in favor of 17 freshmen.  Seniors who had spent 3 years in the program were released (which doesn't surprise me seeing the coach didn't do anything to acknowledge his graduating seniors at the end of last year).  I am missing one player, but those that are coming back appear to be Jordan Stephans, Matt Francois (coming off major surgery that had him sit all of last year), Matt Busse, Drew Volkmann, backup catcher Phil Giuffre, and two recruits from last year, Aaron Gendrich and Joe Klobukowski.  Tim Holan will be allowed to make the team in the Spring as he is currently playing football (apparently the same doesn't apply to Volkmann).

Tough spot for a coach to be in. A struggling program and a coach with D1/D2 connections to players around the country. The temptation HAS to be to fill those needs quickly while you can. Even if it means disrupting the program a bit. I have been in that situation as a coach and it is tough. I have sat face to face with kids I recruited and got to know their familes only to have to release them. Loyalties are to the good of the program. A sad reality of the business of college athletics.
Yep a  12-21 record will do that.

Coaches will clean house to get a fresh start with his people. Very tough and brutal business and sometimes good players get caught in the middle.  Winning and making the playoffs solves this issue.

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on September 22, 2011, 12:32:15 PM
I am biased, BUT I thought that they should have been a lot better last year but the team was horribly mismanaged.  He settled on a lineup, went with it, and even when they were struggling no one else really got a chance to show what they could do.  Frankly I could give you a whole list of things that I an others watched happen and puzzled over.  I think he was trying to drive many of his veteran players out of the program and he succeeded. 

Maybe once he gets his own players things will change.  I was very disappointed on how he handled his graduating seniors, I know he was new to the program, but he is a Carroll grad and you would have thought he would have at least done something to talk about their commitment to the school.  But there was zip, nada, just a large void.

I know one player that is returning that seriously thought about not going out because he was fed up with things. 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Long Ball on December 12, 2011, 05:43:23 PM
Where have we seen this before?  A new coach comes to Carroll with hopes of reviving the baseball program? 

Throughout the program's history, the baseball program at Carroll has struggled.  It's a revolving door for players and coaches.  Why? The school isn't serious about putting a winning baseball team on the field.  If they were, they would pay for a full-time head coach and they would stick some money into building a legitimate college baseball field?

Look at the recent history of the program. 

The old coach was hired part-time.  The new coach was hired part-time. 

The last coach was there 4 years and was hired at the end of July 2006.  The current coach was hired at the end of July in 2010.  Both coaches had basically "zero" opportunity to recruit their first year. 

A former player in the program told me that they only had 27 players on the roster in 2007 (the old coach's first season), because that was everyone on campus that showed up for tryouts. 

The old coach brought in 14 new players as part of his first recruiting class. Only 4 were left as seniors.  He recruited Volkmann and Fitzsimmons as transfers.  The current coach brough in 17 players as part of his first recruiting class.  Sound familiar? 

The real question is how many of the 17 recruits will be left after four years, and will the current coach still be there to see them graduate?



Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on December 13, 2011, 09:30:51 AM
There is always a big chunk of a recruiting class that does not make it through the program. Some transfer, some quit, some get hurt and some never pan out and are cut. I wouldn't base the program on how many arew still there. Good programs bring in in younger players that are actually better than the upper classmen and beat them out.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BBFan62 on December 13, 2011, 10:35:33 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on December 13, 2011, 09:30:51 AM
There is always a big chunk of a recruiting class that does not make it through the program. Some transfer, some quit, some get hurt and some never pan out and are cut. I wouldn't base the program on how many arew still there. Good programs bring in in younger players that are actually better than the upper classmen and beat them out.

BigPoppa,
I agree! When my son was a Freshman his class consisted of 7 pitchers, all recruited due to the number of Senior and Junior pitchers. Of the group, my son and one other freshman became conference game startes to round out the 4 man rotation and another freshman became our closer. Well, right now only 2 guys are left from his class, my son and the closer. The other (very talented) freshman dropped out due to grades and all the rest were cut or just gave up baseball.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on December 13, 2011, 10:47:21 AM
If all of the 17 guys recruited each season stayed in the program they would have to carry a roster of 68 guys by the time the first group were seniors. This is feasible is some programs that support a JV/developmental program, but it is an added cost to the univeristy and many are not willing to take on that added expense right now.

I'd expect about 5-7 of each class to make it through to the end while inside of the program.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on December 13, 2011, 02:45:16 PM
I'd expect Carroll to be VERY young this year. They do have some returners, but knowing what they brought in this fall, I can see 4-5 freshmen in their line-up most days. It may be a struggle this year, but that experience will only help them in the future.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: CrashDavisD3 on December 14, 2011, 09:35:54 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on December 13, 2011, 10:47:21 AM
If all of the 17 guys recruited each season stayed in the program they would have to carry a roster of 68 guys by the time the first group were seniors. This is feasible is some programs that support a JV/developmental program, but it is an added cost to the univeristy and many are not willing to take on that added expense right now.

I'd expect about 5-7 of each class to make it through to the end while inside of the program.
Chapman has one of the top programs in D3 for the past decade. In 2011 it had 3 seniors who made through all 4 years. 3 starters in 2011 were Freshman.

In 2010 it had 4 seniors who made it through all 4 years out of 14 incoming freshman in 2007.

To be a top program year and year out requires to bring in the best and keep the best each year. Many quit each year due to lack of playing time or do not make the roster since a better player took the roster spot each year. 75%-80% never  make it all 4 years in a program.

To bring out a business analogy to what happens.
In business while he was CEO at GE, Jack Welch each year would fire the bottom 10% in the company. The best survive.

In the Jack Welch model it has been described as a "20-70-10" system. The "top 20" percent of the workforce is most productive, and 70% (the "vital 70") work adequately. The other 10% ("bottom 10") are nonproducers and get fired.

Welch's system produced a 28-fold increase in earnings (and a 5-fold increase in revenue) at GE between 1981 and 2001
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on December 14, 2011, 12:51:55 PM
Applying that business model to baseball is what Moneyball is all about. D3 programs are like financially strapped businesses that must have a productive workforce of 25-30 "employees" if they expect to have any chance to be a "productive company" year in and year out.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 07, 2012, 12:39:05 PM
2011-12 season to be the last for Ripon College Head Baseball coach Bob Gillespie.  Would have to think Associate Head Coach Eric Cruise would be the front-runner to replace him.

http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2012/3/7/BB_0307121652.aspx
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: warrior35 on March 07, 2012, 02:21:52 PM
Sounds like a very interesting move from the Carroll head coach.  It's really hard from the outside looking in.  Off the top of my head, I can think of a handful of reasons that doing something like that could be an appropriate action and a bunch of reasons not to do something like that.  Depending on his reasons and the kids that are currently in the program, we will find out in a few years whether it was a good move or not.

I do not agree with the argument that because Carroll's administration isn't committed to the baseball program that they can never be successful.  There are examples of teams at good academic institutions where the school administration has said that you will never be good here, and the coach and team have been able to play at a .500 or above rate after a building period of 4-6 years.  It's never an immediate solution and it almost always involves getting the right people on the team, a certain maturation process of the kids, and good coaching.  If those ingredients end up happening, then you have a chance of turning a program into a success.  A LOT easier said than done and it's a continual process not a one time deal.

In regards to recruiting, there are so many factors that play into it that the number of kids that are brought in and/or stay in the program is really a crap shoot.  You'd like to think that a winning program would have a higher rate of retention, but that's not necessarily true either.  You're dealing with kids that frequently don't truly know what they want in life and are still trying to find themselves.  There are mistakes made, career goal changes that sometimes prompt a school change, kids can get burnt out from a sport, the school wasn't the fit they thought it was, the team is full of cliques, etc.  Also, recruiting tactics play a part.  I know several coaches who recruit with the sales pitch that every kid will play right away.  Obviously that isn't true, so the only kids that usually stay are those who play within their first 2 years.  Also, some programs have limitations on roster allowances due to strict Title IX application, limiting the team to 25-30 guys.  In that case you're looking at bringing in 7-10 guys a year depending on retention.  Other programs have 40-50 guys on their team, allowing coaches to bring in 12-17 guys a year... but there are so many variables that you just can't count on.  I'd guess in a .500 program you can count on losing at least 2 per class during their career.  In worse programs it's probably higher than that.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 08, 2012, 01:08:10 PM
So far they are 0-5.  After watching the Coach last year I don't know if he has the patience to wait a few years.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: warrior35 on March 10, 2012, 10:04:48 AM
Well, he's going to need it.  You can't expect a team that's 2/3 freshmen to compete in his first year.  But, if there was a lack of effort and a sense of complacency on the team last year, I could see how it would drive any coach nuts and cause him to kick a bunch of kids off the team.  I've known too many coaches in too many programs that should have kicked some kids off the team, but just didn't have the nerve to do it.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 12, 2012, 05:55:04 PM
The complacency last year was largely the coach.  The kids on the team wanted to win, and felt they could win, but he made it clear from early on that he had no interest in this particular group of players....early on in the season the word was that they had "better enjoy the year because there were 17 recruits coming in to take their places".  Hard to play for a coach when that is his attitude about you.  He had his favorites.  One player made all conference as a utility player.  That player was clearly a favorite.  He finished fourth in the team in hitting, struck out 7 more times than any other player on the team, did finish second in RBIs and tied for 3rd in RBIs.  He also led the team in errors with 18, and an ERA of over 9.  But he was loved by the coach, made every start and somehow got all conference.  The players saw this.  Hard to support something like that.

Maybe things will be better now that he has "his" players.  Hope so.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 12, 2012, 10:18:25 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on March 12, 2012, 05:55:04 PM
The complacency last year was largely the coach.  The kids on the team wanted to win, and felt they could win, but he made it clear from early on that he had no interest in this particular group of players....early on in the season the word was that they had "better enjoy the year because there were 17 recruits coming in to take their places".  Hard to play for a coach when that is his attitude about you.  He had his favorites.  One player made all conference as a utility player.  That player was clearly a favorite.  He finished fourth in the team in hitting, struck out 7 more times than any other player on the team, did finish second in RBIs and tied for 3rd in RBIs.  He also led the team in errors with 18, and an ERA of over 9.  But he was loved by the coach, made every start and somehow got all conference.  The players saw this.  Hard to support something like that.

Maybe things will be better now that he has "his" players.  Hope so.

Much easier to blame the coach now that your son has left the program, huh? Carroll has won four straight games and climbed to 4-5 on the season. As for how they played last year, that is on the players. The one all-MWC player they did have was just ripped apart by you as you pointed out all of his flaws. Are you more upset that your son did not get the playing time you felt he deserved last season or that a player you deemed "unworthy" made the all-MWC team?

Coach Hassell and I have been good friends since we were little kids. We grew up four houses apart, played ball together as kids, Little League, Babe Ruth, Legion and high school... we even coached against each other while both living in Southern California.  Knowing him (and his family) personally, and how hard he is working to improve a program that has had only TWO winning MWC seasons since 1993, I feel your attack on Coach Hassell is not only wrong, but cowardly as you choose to hide behind you screen name. It is hard to see someone bash a friend and know that, as a coach, he cannot defend himself on this forum. If you still have issues with him, make an appointment and sit down and talk to him man to man. He is, and always has been, a man who has lived a faith-centered life and does the best that he can. He, and all coaches, do their job in front of parents every day knowing that many will always disagree with the coach's decision if it involves either removing their son or not playing him enough... or he made the wrong pitching move here or there... or even, why would he bunt/not bunt in that situation?

I am guessing that you preferred the previous staff with Coach Kosanke as your son clearly played a lot more, but at the end of the day, they still lost a ton of games that year too! But as long as your son was in the line-up, Coach Kosanske was a good guy, right?

Sincerely,

Shannon "BigPoppa" Blansette
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 14, 2012, 02:05:09 PM
You know that you and I have had conversations about this at the time.   Further, I did try and talk with Coach Hassell last year via e-mail originally and got a total brush-off.  He made no attempt whatsoever to engage parents at any time.  Now maybe that was because he knew he was going to let virtually all of the players loose at the end of the year.  I also had conversation with the Carroll AD about issues that I saw.  What I said was backed up with documentation.

Frankly, the Carroll program needed a change under Kosanke, and I think the players were excited about the change.  I just think that they expected that they would get a chance to compete and contribute and it didn't occur.

I was responding to the poster saying that the players quit last year.  That wasn't true at all.

I notice you haven't refuted any of my points because you can't they are accurate. 

If you want the respect of your players you do the little things...you honor your seniors, you try and keep guys who have been with the program for 3 years around for their fourth (my son would not have been included in this group as he as only there for two), you sit down with your players and explain why they aren't playing and what they can do to improve, when you play a D1 or D2 school you take all of the players along so they can see what that experience is like, you keep accurate records of all of your games so that when you post statistics they are correct.  You try and keep your bench players involved, whether it is charting pitches, keeping a book, getting them some "garbage" time in the game, or giving them a spot start in case you have to rely on them sometime during the season.

As I said, time will tell this year.  Maybe his relationship with the players will be better now that they are players he recruited, that is what I said at the end of my post.  You are right, they did win their last four.  We will see what that means down the road. 


Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 14, 2012, 02:08:36 PM
BTW-to say I am hiding behind my user name is a bit disingenuous.  All you have to do is look at my user name and you can see my e-mail and see who I am.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 14, 2012, 03:01:27 PM
I can see Carroll possibly winning their next six games (two each with Northland College, Wisconsin Lutheran College and Cornell)and climbing to 10-5, before finding out exactly what they are this year as they then face Beloit and Ripon in back-to-back four game weekends.

If they struggle in the next six, then they could be in trouble in the MWC North.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: warrior35 on March 14, 2012, 11:43:17 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on March 14, 2012, 02:05:09 PM
I was responding to the poster saying that the players quit last year.  That wasn't true at all.

I think if you read my post again, you might notice that I said IF there was a lack of effort and complacency it would make sense why the coach would respond by kicking kids off the team.  Thanks for letting me know that there was not, but I was not in any way trying to say there was.  I never saw a game, nor did I track Carroll what-so-ever last year... so that would not be fair for me to make a judgement like that.  You might also notice in a previous post I mentioned that there are some good reasons to kick kids off the team, and some really bad reasons to kick kids off the team... and I think we'll know within the next few years whether or not his move was ok or a really bad choice.  I tend to believe that the general rule is if you run a program well, you'll be rewarded with a good program... if you run a program poorly, it'll be a poor program.  The only way to know if a poor program, in terms of Ws and Ls, is being run well is to let time tell if it's having more success.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on March 15, 2012, 12:31:06 PM
BTW, one thing I did want to clarify, I have been led to believe that they have found funds so that between adjunct teaching and other funds the head coach position is full time.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Bishopleftiesdad on March 30, 2012, 11:12:41 AM
Carroll had reeled of 8 straight wins to stand at 8 - 5.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 10, 2012, 09:40:09 PM
Since we've gone almost the entire conference season without a post...

Final Regular Season Standings

North Division
St. Norbert  23-11, 14-2*
Beloit  17-19, 9-7*
Ripon  17-19, 7-9
Lawrence  15-19, 5-11
Carroll  14-21, 5-11

South Division
Grinnell  16-18, 8-4*
Knox  16-17, 7-5*
Illinois C.  21-13, 5-7
Monmouth  12-22, 4-8

* = Conference Tournament qualifiers
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 10, 2012, 09:50:14 PM
And since the conference tournament starts tomorrow...

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 11
Game 1: #2N Beloit vs. #1S Grinnell, 9:00 am
Game 2: #1N St. Norbert vs. #2S Knox, 9:00 am (@ William Penn)
Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 12:30 pm
Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 3:30 pm

Saturday, May 12
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 11, 2012, 11:56:54 AM
First 2 games are in the books, someone from the South will be eliminated later today...

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 11
Game 1: #2N Beloit vs. #1S Grinnell = Beloit, 4-3
Game 2: #1N St. Norbert vs. #2S Knox = St. Norbert, 3-1
Game 3: Beloit vs. St. Norbert, 12:30 pm
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Knox, 3:30 pm

Saturday, May 12
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 11, 2012, 12:26:00 PM
I'd be shocked if it weren't the teams from the North division in the final... again.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 11, 2012, 03:42:04 PM
Beloit is going to need a better showing tomorrow morning if we're going to have an all-North championship...

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 11
Game 1: #2N Beloit vs. #1S Grinnell = Beloit, 4-3
Game 2: #1N St. Norbert vs. #2S Knox = St. Norbert, 3-1
Game 3: Beloit vs. St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 14-0
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Knox, 3:30 pm

Saturday, May 12
Game 5: Beloit vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: St. Norbert vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 11, 2012, 08:02:20 PM
Day 1 is complete, Knox is the first team to be eliminated...

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 11
Game 1: #2N Beloit vs. #1S Grinnell = Beloit, 4-3
Game 2: #1N St. Norbert vs. #2S Knox = St. Norbert, 3-1
Game 3: Beloit vs. St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 14-0
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Knox = Grinnell, 12-0 (Knox eliminated)

Saturday, May 12
Game 5: Beloit vs. Grinnell, 10:00 am
Game 6: St. Norbert vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 12, 2012, 03:28:10 PM
The hosts are the second team to be eliminated, so it will be an all-North final where SNC leads BC 7-2 after 5 innings...

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 11
Game 1: #2N Beloit vs. #1S Grinnell = Beloit, 4-3
Game 2: #1N St. Norbert vs. #2S Knox = St. Norbert, 3-1
Game 3: Beloit vs. St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 14-0
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Knox = Grinnell, 12-0 (Knox eliminated)

Saturday, May 12
Game 5: Beloit vs. Grinnell = Beloit, 7-6 (Grinnell eliminated)
Game 6: St. Norbert vs. Beloit, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on May 12, 2012, 05:38:47 PM
Congratulations to the St. Norbert Knights! Great game between Grinnell and Beloit prior to championship game. With the way the tournament is set up, going 2-0 on first day is key to winning the championship.  Winning 3 games on the 2nd day ( Once you are in the loser's bracket) can deplete all your pitching.... ;)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2012, 03:05:56 PM
St. Norbert will be heading to the UW-Whitewater Regional...

Hosted by Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, Wis.
1 St. Thomas (33-7)
2 Wisconsin-La Crosse (33-9)
3 North Park (29-15)
4 UW-Whitewater (29-16)
5 Concordia (Ill.) (33-12)
6 St. Scholastica (33-9)
7 Aurora (36-8)
8 St. Norbert (26-11)

Link: http://www.uwwsports.com/sports/2012/4/19/BSB_0419123206.aspx?id=731
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 16, 2012, 08:34:10 AM
Regional games getting started today...

UW-Whitewater Regional

Wednesday, May 16
Game 1: UW-Whitewater (29-16) vs. Concordia (IL) (33-12), 10:00 am
Game 2: St. Thomas (33-7) vs. St. Norbert (26-11), 1:00 pm
Game 3: North Park (32-12) vs. St. Scholastica (33-9), 4:00 pm
Game 4: UW-La Crosse (33-9) vs. Aurora (36-8), 7:00 pm

Midwest Regional Preview Link: http://www.d3baseball.com/notables/2012/05/preview_midwest
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 16, 2012, 04:16:53 PM
Final Score
St. Thomas 5, St. Norbert 1

St. Norbert will play Concordia (IL) in an elimination game tomorrow morning at 10:00 am.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 17, 2012, 09:19:14 AM
UW-Whitewater Regional

Wednesday, May 16
Game 1: UW-Whitewater (29-15) vs. Concordia (IL) (33-12) = UW-Whitewater, 2-1 (10 inn.)
Game 2: St. Thomas (34-8) vs. St. Norbert (26-11) = St. Thomas, 5-1
Game 3: North Park (32-12) vs. St. Scholastica (33-9) = St. Scholastica, 8-7
Game 4: UW-La Crosse (33-9) vs. Aurora (36-8) = Aurora, 2-1

Thursday, May 17
Game 5: Concordia (IL) (33-13) vs. St. Norbert (26-12), 10:00 am
Game 6: North Park (32-13) vs. UW-La Crosse (33-10), 1:00 pm
Game 7: UW-Whitewater (30-15) vs. St. Thomas (35-8), 4:00 pm
Game 8: St. Scholastica (34-9) vs. Aurora (37-8), 7:00 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 17, 2012, 01:03:49 PM
SNC stays alive with a 5-0 victory over Concordia (IL.)  Josh Honzik with the CG shut-out...
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 17, 2012, 01:05:09 PM
Final Score
St. Norbert 5, Concordia (IL) 0

St. Norbert will play the loser of Game 8 (St. Scholastica vs. Aurora) in an elimination game tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 pm.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 18, 2012, 08:32:15 AM
UW-Whitewater Regional

Thursday, May 17
Game 5: Concordia (IL) (33-13) vs. St. Norbert (26-12) = St. Norbert, 5-0 (Concordia (IL) eliminated)
Game 6: North Park (32-13) vs. UW-La Crosse (33-10) = UW-La Crosse, 4-2 (North Park eliminated)
Game 7: UW-Whitewater (30-15) vs. St. Thomas (35-8) = St. Thomas, 5-3
Game 8: St. Scholastica (34-9) vs. Aurora (37-8) = St. Scholastica, 8-4 (13 inn.)

Friday, May 18
Game 9: UW-La Crosse (34-10) vs. UW-Whitewater (30-16), 10:00 am
Game 10: St. Norbert (27-12) vs. Aurora (37-9), 1:00 pm
Game 11: Saint Thomas (36-8) vs. Saint Scholastica (35-9), 4:00 pm
Game 12: Winner of Game 9 vs. Winner of Game 10, 7:00 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 18, 2012, 11:48:29 PM
Final Score
Aurora 11, St. Norbert 5

St. Norbert is eliminated from the regional.  Congrats to the Green Knights on a good season.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: CaliRamRL6 on March 21, 2013, 12:24:36 PM
I've been following Iowa Conference baseball for the past few years. Since Cornell decided to jump ship, I guess it's time for me to move to a new D3Boards thread. Anybody have any opinions on who the top teams are this year?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 02, 2013, 04:34:07 PM
Finally got some conference games starting this weekend!  Anyone alive out there? 8-)

South Division
Grinnell @ Knox (Thu. DH), Monmouth @ Illinois C. (Fri. DH), Knox @ Grinnell (Sat. DH), Illinois C. @ Monmouth (Sat. DH)

North Division
Lawrence @ Ripon (Sat. DH), St. Norbert @ Carroll (Sat. DH), Ripon @ Lawrence (Sun. DH), Carroll @ St. Norbert (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: CaliRamRL6 on April 03, 2013, 04:47:04 PM
One person I guess
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 04, 2013, 11:35:54 AM
Quote from: CaliRamRL6 on April 03, 2013, 04:47:04 PM
One person I guess

I'm here, my brotha! I'd expect traffic to pick up this weekend on here as conference play opens up. I think SNC is the cream of the crop again. I see Carroll as a team on the move... Could they challenge Ripon for the second playoff spot in the North Division?

In the South, Grinnell is a bit of a surprise to me right now. A few nice wins over some quality programs. If they can keep that up, they should take the South division crown. I really wish this conference crossed over... hate that they only play in-division games (not sure how that even qualifies them as a baseball conference when they NEVER play half the teams... EVER!)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 04, 2013, 01:28:07 PM
BigPoppa - I kinda like the in-division setup...I think it makes for good anticipation at the end of the season when it's conference tournament time and teams get to see how they stack up against someone they haven't faced yet.  I'm excited to see the South Division finally change their format to home and away doubleheaders each weekend.  Hopefully this will force them to have a little more pitching depth and maybe pay dividends at the conference tournament.  That pitching depth for the North teams due to that format has been a good advantage.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: CaliRamRL6 on April 08, 2013, 05:07:22 PM
Cornell has lacked pitching depth the past few seasons. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to check it this year's crop just yet. I think all these 9 inning games will quickly show if their depth is a strength or weakness this year.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 10, 2013, 12:07:48 PM
Looks like it's just the 3 of us for now fellas.  Maybe some more will join in sometime soon.  Second weekend of conference match-ups...hope the weather decides to play nice for everyone!

South Division
Illinois C. @ Grinnell (Sat. DH), Knox @ Cornell (Sat. DH), Illinois C. @ Grinnell (Sun. DH), Cornell @ Knox (Sun. DH)

North Division
Carroll @ Ripon (Fri. DH), Lawrence @ Beloit (Sat. DH), Ripon @ Carroll (Sat. DH), Beloit @ Lawrence (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 17, 2013, 12:08:59 PM
Derek Hassell has apparently been released as Carroll coach. Don't know who is stepping in as yet.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Just Bill on April 17, 2013, 12:37:02 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on April 17, 2013, 12:08:59 PM
Derek Hassell has apparently been released as Carroll coach. Don't know who is stepping in as yet.

Whoa. Sounds like a story there.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 17, 2013, 12:57:00 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on April 17, 2013, 12:08:59 PM
Derek Hassell has apparently been released as Carroll coach. Don't know who is stepping in as yet.

Anyone know the story? I am curious to see what happened... Has it been confirmed that he was released and did not walk away?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 17, 2013, 01:02:39 PM
The word came from one of the Seniors on the team. They don't know much but are scheduled for practice today when they expect to learn more.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 17, 2013, 01:06:08 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on April 17, 2013, 01:02:39 PM
The word came from one of the Seniors on the team. They don't know much but are scheduled for practice today when they expect to learn more.

The website has the coaches page removed. Let us know what info you get. I am always curious as to what happened when these things go down mid-season.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 17, 2013, 01:25:46 PM
Didn't something strange and similar to this happen with Carroll's previous coach?  Or am I thinking of something else?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 18, 2013, 12:47:09 AM
I'm sure somebody is smiling right now about this news!!!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 18, 2013, 10:31:09 AM
I don't know that I will hear reasons until sometime next week...but frankly after watching him in action a couple of years ago this is not a shock to me.

They have named the football offensive coordinator Peter Jennings the interim coach.

The previous coach, Jason Kosanke, resigned after the season was over. This was Hassel's third season there.

And I do have to admit, I am one who is smiling. The people I feel sorry for are last year's seniors who got cut by Hassel after three years on the team.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 18, 2013, 11:56:41 AM
Quote from: ballfan55 on April 18, 2013, 10:31:09 AM
And I do have to admit, I am one who is smiling. The people I feel sorry for are last year's seniors who got cut by Hassel after three years on the team.
No fooling....   ::)  Who do you think I was talking about? 

Haven't posted here in over a year, and then when the guy you "have an axe to grind with" is removed or walks away you are quick to return!!!  Way to show your true colors!!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 18, 2013, 01:54:44 PM
Didn't have a reason to post here and when I was critical of this very person I was taken to task. Seems I may have been vindicated on that one, but don't know for sure. That said, had I not posted here would you have known this information? Or don't you want to know what is going on with teams?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 18, 2013, 01:58:56 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on April 18, 2013, 01:54:44 PM
Didn't have a reason to post here and when I was critical of this very person I was taken to task. Seems I may have been vindicated on that one, but don't know for sure. That said, had I not posted here would you have known this information? Or don't you want to know what is going on with teams?
Already knew and was the reason I came on to post yesterday....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 18, 2013, 04:46:21 PM
BTW, you will note my first post said he was "released". That could be fired or it could be at his request. I really don't know which, I just new there was a change. I think people made some assumptions about what the word released meant, but I chose it carefully.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 18, 2013, 07:09:54 PM
I read the term RELEASED as you intended. I figured you'd have been more clear if possible.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 18, 2013, 08:05:56 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 18, 2013, 07:09:54 PM
I read the term RELEASED as you intended. I figured you'd have been more clear if possible.
Agreed...  He wanted to make it appear as negative as possible.   ::)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 19, 2013, 08:54:20 AM
Just curious what term I could have used that had been better in your opinion?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 19, 2013, 12:43:52 PM
Third weekend of conference games...here we go!

South Division
Monmouth @ Knox (Sat. DH), Cornell @ Grinnell (Sat. DH), Knox @ Monmouth (Sun. DH), Grinnell @ Cornell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Beloit @ Ripon (Sat. DH), St. Norbert @ Lawrence (Sat. DH), Ripon @ Beloit (Sun. DH), St. Norbert @ Lawrence (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 19, 2013, 03:43:09 PM
Quote from: ballfan55 on April 18, 2013, 10:31:09 AM

The previous coach, Jason Kosanke, resigned after the season was over. This was Hassel's third season there.

And I do have to admit, I am one who is smiling. The people I feel sorry for are last year's seniors who got cut by Hassel after three years on the team.

I didn't realize this was the same coach who did the senior thing--for some reason I was thinking it was another different guy.  My apologies to Coach Kosanke for mixing him up with the current situation in my other post.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 24, 2013, 12:50:41 PM
Fourth weekend of conference action gets started a couple days early this week...got a big series in the North with Ripon/St. Norbert!

South Division
Monmouth @ Grinnell (Thu. DH), Cornell @ Illinois C. (Fri. DH), Grinnell @ Monmouth (Sat. DH), Cornell @ Illinois C. (Sat. DH)

North Division
St. Norbert @ Ripon (Sat. DH), Beloit @ Carroll (Sat. DH), Ripon @ St. Norbert (Sun. DH), Carroll @ Beloit (Sun. DH), Ripon @ Carroll (Tue. DH, make-up games from a couple weeks ago)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Pat Coleman on April 24, 2013, 10:16:00 PM
What we were able to confirm:
http://www.d3baseball.com/notables/2013/04/carroll-lets-coach-go
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 30, 2013, 01:44:35 PM
I am curious to see where Carroll turns for its next head coach. Anyone have some inklings as to who may be on that candidate list?

Do they turn to another alum? A top assistant from within the conference? Being that close to Milwaukee(and its sizable population) it seems hard to believe there would not be a quality candidate in the immediate area. Even a UW-Whitewater assistant might be an option as they are not too far apart.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on April 30, 2013, 05:15:44 PM
If I understand right they were able to find funds to make it essentially a full-time position. Using adjunct courses and some other funds. Doesn't look like it is posted yet. Guess the luxury of being a private school is you don't have to jump through the hoops that a public school would. How about a former Notre Dame and professional player who lives in the area and isn't really doing something full time?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 01, 2013, 04:05:44 PM
Fifth and final weekend of conference game starts on Thursday.  Still plenty to be decided as only Ripon has clinched a spot in this year's tournament and will be the host after winning the North Division.  St. Norbert and Beloit will battle for the second spot from the North and 4 teams are still alive for the 2 spots from the South.

South Division
Knox @ Illinois C. (Thu. DH), Monmouth @ Cornell (Sat. DH), Illinois C. @ Knox (Sat. DH), Cornell @ Monmouth (Sun. DH)

North Division
Beloit @ St. Norbert (Thu. DH), Carroll @ Lawrence (Sat. DH), St. Norbert @ Beloit (Sun. DH), Lawrence @ Carroll (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on May 07, 2013, 10:40:15 AM
Congratulations and Good Luck to all the 4 teams who made it! Here is the official link to the 2013 MWC Baseball Tournament.

http://midwestconference.org/sports/2013/5/2/BB_0502133256.aspx?id=377& (http://midwestconference.org/sports/2013/5/2/BB_0502133256.aspx?id=377&)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 08, 2013, 11:59:59 AM
Anyone know what the weather forecast is looking like for this weekend up in Ripon?

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)

Friday, May 10
Game 1: #2S Grinnell vs. #1N Ripon, 9:00 am
Game 2: #1S Knox vs. #2N St. Norbert, 9:00 am (@ Marian University)
Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 1:00 pm
Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 4:00 pm

Saturday, May 11
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on May 08, 2013, 07:27:17 PM
Quote from: Maverick on May 08, 2013, 11:59:59 AM
Anyone know what the weather forecast is looking like for this weekend up in Ripon?

It should be great weather for baseball ! Tarp the field as a precaution on Thursday!

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/ripon-wi/54971/daily-weather-forecast/341511?day=3 (http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/ripon-wi/54971/daily-weather-forecast/341511?day=3)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 10, 2013, 03:19:46 PM
Had some changes made to Friday's schedule...

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)

Friday, May 10
Game 1: #2S Grinnell vs. #1N Ripon = Ripon, 9-3
Game 2: #1S Knox vs. #2N St. Norbert, 3:00 pm
Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, TBA
Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, TBA

Saturday, May 11
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 10, 2013, 05:57:39 PM
Surprise, surprise....  MWC North goes 2-0 again in the first two games of the MWC Tournament today.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 10, 2013, 05:59:41 PM
Game 3 & Game 4 times are approximate...

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)

Friday, May 10
Game 1: #2S Grinnell vs. #1N Ripon = Ripon, 9-3
Game 2: #1S Knox vs. #2N St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 7-0
Game 3: Ripon vs. St. Norbert, 6:30 pm (@ Barlow Park)
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Knox, 9:00 pm (@ Barlow Park)

Saturday, May 11
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 10, 2013, 08:58:23 PM
Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)

Friday, May 10
Game 1: #2S Grinnell vs. #1N Ripon = Ripon, 9-3
Game 2: #1S Knox vs. #2N St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 7-0
Game 3: Ripon vs. St. Norbert = Ripon, 8-7
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Knox, 9:00 pm (@ Barlow Park)

Saturday, May 11
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 10, 2013, 08:58:51 PM
Amusing reading the "crying" on twitter from certain St. Norbert supporter regarding tonight's games being played at Barlow Park in Ripon instead of Francis Field.  General opinion was that it was advantage to the hitters because it plays short.

Well, Ripon manages to beat St. Norbert 8-7 despite managing just two extra basehits, a double and a triple (compared to SNC's five doubles.)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 10, 2013, 10:12:29 PM
Grinnell is the first team to be knocked out...

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)

Friday, May 10
Game 1: #2S Grinnell vs. #1N Ripon = Ripon, 9-3
Game 2: #1S Knox vs. #2N St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 7-0
Game 3: Ripon vs. St. Norbert = Ripon, 8-7
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Knox = Knox, 12-7 (Grinnell eliminated)

Saturday, May 11
Game 5: St. Norbert vs. Knox, 10:00 am
Game 6: Ripon vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: sncsid on May 11, 2013, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 10, 2013, 08:58:51 PM
Amusing reading the "crying" on twitter from certain St. Norbert supporter regarding tonight's games being played at Barlow Park in Ripon instead of Francis Field.  General opinion was that it was advantage to the hitters because it plays short.

Well, Ripon manages to beat St. Norbert 8-7 despite managing just two extra basehits, a double and a triple (compared to SNC's five doubles.)

I admit, that was me. And the game ended up not being played at Barlow.

Quite a battle today in Ripon. Good luck to the Red Hawks in the NCAAs.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 11, 2013, 10:38:47 PM
Kinda figured it would come down to Ripon/St. Norbert...split 4 regular season games, split the first 2 meetings in the tournament, and 2 of the 3 tournament meetings went to extra innings.  Congrats to the Red Hawks and good luck in the NCAA tournament.

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)

Friday, May 10
Game 1: #2S Grinnell vs. #1N Ripon = Ripon, 9-3
Game 2: #1S Knox vs. #2N St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 7-0
Game 3: Ripon vs. St. Norbert = Ripon, 8-7
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Knox = Knox, 12-7 (Grinnell eliminated)

Saturday, May 11
Game 5: St. Norbert vs. Knox = St. Norbert, 11-2 (Knox eliminated)
Game 6: Ripon vs. St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 5-2 (10 innings)
Game 7: St. Norbert vs. Ripon = Ripon, 11-8 (13 innings)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on May 12, 2013, 12:37:40 AM
Congratulations to the Red Hawks! Good luck in the Regionals!  ;)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 13, 2013, 12:44:42 PM
Ripon is heading to the Augustana Regional...

Hosted by Augustana, Moline, Ill.
1 Webster (32-9)
2 Wartburg (34-9)
3 Augustana (32-9)
4 Concordia-Chicago (36-5)
5 Adrian (31-13)
6 Ripon (24-14)

Link: http://www.augustana.edu/x56785.xml
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 13, 2013, 12:53:10 PM
Games get started on Wednesday!

Augustana Regional

Wednesday, May 15
Game 1: Webster (32-9) vs. Ripon (24-14), 12:00 pm
Game 2: Wartburg (34-9) vs. Adrian (31-13), 3:30 pm
Game 3: Augustana (32-9) vs. Concordia-Chicago (36-5), 7:00 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on May 13, 2013, 04:53:14 PM
Carroll job is posted and it looks like they have some additional duties attached to make it full time.

http://www.carrollu.edu/campus/employment/pdf/HeadBasebal%20Coach1213-092_13.pdf
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 15, 2013, 03:18:48 PM
Final Score
Webster 7, Ripon 6

Ripon will play the loser of Wartburg vs. Adrian in an elimination game tomorrow at 12:00 pm.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 16, 2013, 08:35:34 AM
Day 1 Results, Day 2 Schedule...

Augustana Regional

Wednesday, May 15
Game 1: Webster 7, Ripon 6
Game 2: Adrian 5, Wartburg 4
Game 3: Concordia-Chicago 2, Augustana 0

Thursday, May 16
Game 4: Ripon (24-15) vs. Wartburg (34-10), 12:00 pm
Game 5: Webster (33-9) vs. Augustana (32-10), 3:30 pm
Game 6: Adrian (32-13) vs. Concordia-Chicago (37-5), 7:00 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 16, 2013, 03:08:25 PM
Final Score
Wartburg 10, Ripon 0

Ripon is eliminated from the regional.  Congrats to the Red Hawks on a good season.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: ballfan55 on June 25, 2013, 11:43:34 AM
Carroll has hired Northland's head coach to take over the baseball program.
http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2013/6/25/BB_0625132054.aspx

Looks like a good move to me.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on June 26, 2013, 09:56:27 AM
That is a great move for Carroll. They get a local guy who is returning to the area and has a proven track-record of making things happen.While his playing days were mostly at Whitewater, his career started at Carthage. We had a one-year crossover in our playing careers.

Great move for Carroll.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 04, 2014, 03:25:06 PM
Conference games get rolling this weekend!  Same as I asked last year...anyone alive out there? 8-)

South Division
Illinois C. @ Monmouth (Sat. DH, IC is the home team), Cornell @ Knox (Sat. DH), Illinois C. @ Monmouth (Sun. DH, MC is the home team), Knox @ Cornell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Beloit @ Lawrence (Sat. DH), Carroll @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH), Lawrence @ Beloit (Sun. DH), St. Norbert @ Carroll (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Jim Dixon on April 04, 2014, 05:28:21 PM
Quote from: Maverick on April 04, 2014, 03:25:06 PM
Conference games get rolling this weekend!  Same as I asked last year...anyone alive out there? 8-)

South Division
Illinois C. @ Monmouth (Sat. DH, IC is the home team), Cornell @ Knox (Sat. DH), Illinois C. @ Monmouth (Sun. DH, MC is the home team), Knox @ Cornell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Beloit @ Lawrence (Sat. DH), Carroll @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH), Lawrence @ Beloit (Sun. DH), St. Norbert @ Carroll (Sun. DH)

I am curious how Carroll will fare against St. Norbert.  Their new coach has a record of pulling a program into conference contention.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on April 05, 2014, 02:09:02 AM
Just a quick recap of the MWC preview. It would be interesting to see how it shapes up. Have seen most teams in action during pre-conference games. Yeah, it would be interesting to see how Caroll does.

Midwest Conference

In most years, the MWC's NCAA representative hails from the North Division and it will be no different this year. St. Norbert returns a pair of All-Region players in outfielder Alex Larson and utility Travis Mason and they will be challenged by Ripon in the MWC North Division who adds Michael Polcyn, an All-WIAC performer who transfered to the Red Hawks from UW-Oshkosh.

Only the top two in this division qualify for the MWC tournament so Beloit, Carroll and Lawrence have their work cut out for them if they are make the leap to the upper echelon in their division. The Southern Division is always wide open and this year is no exception. Monmouth will be led by All-Region second baseman Ryan Crandall while Cornell returns All-Region outfielder Joe Gerace and this program also produced the Regional Player of the Year in 2013 in shortstop Zach Rogers. Illinois College is always at or near the top of this division so expect them to be in contention when the dust settles. Our pick is Monmouth and Cornell advancing to the MWC playoffs from the South with St. Norbert outlasting Ripon for the MWC's NCAA bid.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on April 05, 2014, 11:20:23 PM
Great game by Carroll pitcher Brian Jones leading  them to a 2-1 win in game 2 over SNC  to start conference 1-1.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on April 06, 2014, 11:44:42 AM
It was a Gem!  :o  ;)

I think that after the first game, St NB certainly did not expect the great effort in the 2nd. 2 more games at home today. Carroll has decent depth in pitching.... GO PIOS!

Take Care
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on April 06, 2014, 09:53:21 PM
Carroll takes 3 of 4 from St Norbert!

As I understand, it's the first time since 2006 that the Green Nights have lost a series and the first since 2003 that Carroll has taken one from them

GO PIOS!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 07, 2014, 08:16:01 AM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on April 04, 2014, 05:28:21 PM
Quote from: Maverick on April 04, 2014, 03:25:06 PM
Conference games get rolling this weekend!  Same as I asked last year...anyone alive out there? 8-)

South Division
Illinois C. @ Monmouth (Sat. DH, IC is the home team), Cornell @ Knox (Sat. DH), Illinois C. @ Monmouth (Sun. DH, MC is the home team), Knox @ Cornell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Beloit @ Lawrence (Sat. DH), Carroll @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH), Lawrence @ Beloit (Sun. DH), St. Norbert @ Carroll (Sun. DH)

I am curious how Carroll will fare against St. Norbert.  Their new coach has a record of pulling a program into conference contention.

Coach Stein Rear started his career at Carthage before transferring to Whitewater. He is a great guy and is local, which is a huge help in recruiting at Carroll.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 07, 2014, 09:17:57 PM
Quote from: adbdad on April 06, 2014, 09:53:21 PM
Carroll takes 3 of 4 from St Norbert!
I can only imagine the grumbling by a certain SNC backer who pops in on these boards from time to time!!!!

He's always willing to give historical facts and statistics whenever SNC wins, but I wonder if his tweets included the year 2003 at all?   ;D
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: sncsid on April 08, 2014, 11:25:33 AM
Quote from: cubs on April 07, 2014, 09:17:57 PM
Quote from: adbdad on April 06, 2014, 09:53:21 PM
Carroll takes 3 of 4 from St Norbert!
I can only imagine the grumbling by a certain SNC backer who pops in on these boards from time to time!!!!

He's always willing to give historical facts and statistics whenever SNC wins, but I wonder if his tweets included the year 2003 at all?   ;D

I did tweet the last time we lost a MWC series, since it was eight years ago. I guess if I unblocked you, you could see that. ;)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 08, 2014, 11:30:47 AM
Quote from: sncsid on April 08, 2014, 11:25:33 AM
Quote from: cubs on April 07, 2014, 09:17:57 PM
Quote from: adbdad on April 06, 2014, 09:53:21 PM
Carroll takes 3 of 4 from St Norbert!
I can only imagine the grumbling by a certain SNC backer who pops in on these boards from time to time!!!!

He's always willing to give historical facts and statistics whenever SNC wins, but I wonder if his tweets included the year 2003 at all?   ;D

I did tweet the last time we lost a MWC series, since it was eight years ago. I guess if I unblocked you, you could see that. ;)
No big deal!!!!  I make ONE little joke about the mighty SNC in rebuttal to your comment about Whitewater and you choose to "take your ball and go home."  Guess the jokes are only funny when they aren't about SNC.  I would think you have thick enough skin that if you are going to dish it, you could at least take it.  Maybe not? :-\
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: sncsid on April 08, 2014, 11:39:23 AM
Quote from: cubs on April 08, 2014, 11:30:47 AM
Quote from: sncsid on April 08, 2014, 11:25:33 AM
Quote from: cubs on April 07, 2014, 09:17:57 PM
Quote from: adbdad on April 06, 2014, 09:53:21 PM
Carroll takes 3 of 4 from St Norbert!
I can only imagine the grumbling by a certain SNC backer who pops in on these boards from time to time!!!!

He's always willing to give historical facts and statistics whenever SNC wins, but I wonder if his tweets included the year 2003 at all?   ;D

I did tweet the last time we lost a MWC series, since it was eight years ago. I guess if I unblocked you, you could see that. ;)
No big deal!!!!  I make ONE little joke about the mighty SNC in rebuttal to your comment about Whitewater and you choose to "take your ball and go home."  Guess the jokes are only funny when they aren't about SNC.  I would think you have thick enough skin that if you are going to dish it, you could at least take it.  Maybe not? :-\

Twitter does give us that option!  8-)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 10, 2014, 08:52:56 AM
Second weekend of conference games gets started this afternoon!

South Division
Grinnell @ Monmouth (Thu. DH), Illinois C. @ Knox (Sat. DH), Monmouth @ Grinnell (Sat. DH), Knox @ Illinois C. (Sun. DH)

North Division
Carroll @ Lawrence (Sat. DH), Ripon @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH), Lawrence @ Carroll (Sun. DH), St. Norbert @ Ripon (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on April 18, 2014, 11:51:44 AM
Quote from: Maverick on April 10, 2014, 08:52:56 AM
Second weekend of conference games gets started this afternoon!

South Division
Grinnell @ Monmouth (Thu. DH), Illinois C. @ Knox (Sat. DH), Monmouth @ Grinnell (Sat. DH), Knox @ Illinois C. (Sun. DH)

North Division
Carroll @ Lawrence (Sat. DH), Ripon @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH), Lawrence @ Carroll (Sun. DH), St. Norbert @ Ripon (Sun. DH)

What are key match-ups this weekend?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 18, 2014, 11:03:00 PM
I guess I'm a little slow today...looking like some great weather to get this weekend of games played!

South Division
Monmouth @ Cornell (Fri. DH), Grinnell @ Illinois C. (Sat. DH), Cornell @ Monmouth (Sat. DH), Grinnell @ Illinois C. (Sun. DH)

North Division
Ripon @ Carroll (Fri. DH), St. Norbert @ Beloit (Sat. DH), Carroll @ Ripon (Sat. DH), Beloit @ St. Norbert (Mon. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on April 25, 2014, 09:50:11 AM
carroll leaving:


Waukesha—(April 25, 2014)—Carroll University will join the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) as a full member in the 2016-17 academic year. It is anticipated the university will become an associate member for women's lacrosse beginning in 2015-16, one year before full membership in the CCIW begins. Carroll returns to the CCIW after a 22-year absence, bringing the total number of full members in the conference to nine.

"We are delighted to return to the CCIW. It is one of the premier NCAA Division III conferences in the country and is comprised of institutions that are widely recognized for academic excellence," said Doug Hastad, president of Carroll University. "We are especially excited for our student-athletes who will be able to test their skills against some of the finest competition in the country. We look forward to renewing our relationship with these outstanding institutions. It is a proud day for the Carroll family."

Carroll was a member of the CCIW conference from 1955 to 1992. Since then, Carroll has been a member of the Midwest Conference. The announcement marks the first change in full membership since the university left the CCIW after the 1991-92 academic year.

"Joining the CCIW is a significant achievement for our Pioneers Athletic Program," said Joe Baker, athletic director for Carroll University. "Future student-athletes have a lot to look forward to as we also prepare to add men's and women's lacrosse to our sports lineup in fall, and begin renovations on our Van Male Fieldhouse this summer."

Founded in 1846, Carroll University serves an enrollment of 3,539 students and an athletics department that sponsors 20 sports (10 men's and 10 women's). The university is adding men's and women's lacrosse for the 2014-15 season.

"Our office will begin the process of incorporating Carroll into all of our conference schedules starting in 2016-17," CCIW Commissioner Chris Martin said. "We will work to create draft schedules for our athletics directors to review and decide upon as we add an additional game or series."

Currently, the CCIW sponsors 21 sports and will sponsor men's & women's lacrosse beginning in 2014-15. CCIW schools have accounted for 46 NCAA Division III National Championships in its 68-year history.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 25, 2014, 03:12:43 PM
Another weekend of conference action!  Should be interesting to see if the conference tournament picture starts to clear up or if things don't start to shake out until the final weekend of games.

South Division
Knox @ Grinnell (Sat. DH), Illinois C. @ Cornell (Sat. DH), Grinnell @ Knox (Sun. DH), Illinois C. @ Cornell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Carroll @ Beloit (Sat. DH), Ripon @ Lawrence (Sat. DH), Beloit @ Carroll (Sun. DH), Lawrence @ Ripon (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on April 26, 2014, 01:42:37 AM
Quote from: Maverick on April 25, 2014, 03:12:43 PM
Another weekend of conference action!  Should be interesting to see if the conference tournament picture starts to clear up or if things don't start to shake out until the final weekend of games.

South Division
Knox @ Grinnell (Sat. DH), Illinois C. @ Cornell (Sat. DH), Grinnell @ Knox (Sun. DH), Illinois C. @ Cornell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Carroll @ Beloit (Sat. DH), Ripon @ Lawrence (Sat. DH), Beloit @ Carroll (Sun. DH), Lawrence @ Ripon (Sun. DH)

Looks like some Sunday games are on the balance due to weather...Hope all teams can get most games in....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 28, 2014, 04:00:39 PM
Depending on how the mid-week make-up games go (Grinnell vs. Knox, Carroll vs. Lawrence), it looks like we could enter the final weekend with everyone still alive for a spot in the conference tournament. :o  I didn't go in depth to figure everything out, but it appears to be a possibility.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 03, 2014, 12:35:11 AM
Last weekend of the regular season and the only thing that's clear right now is Grinnell has clinched a spot in the tournament...plenty of other teams still alive!

South Division
Knox @ Monmouth (Sat. DH), Grinnell @ Cornell (Sat. DH), Monmouth @ Knox (Sun. DH), Cornell @ Grinnell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Lawrence @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH), Ripon @ Beloit (Sat. DH), St. Norbert @ Lawrence (Sun. DH), Beloit @ Ripon (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 07, 2014, 11:22:52 PM
Maybe I missed something along the way, but how is the North hosting the conference tournament in consecutive years?  Hasn't it always alternated between North and South?

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)

Friday, May 9
Game 1: #2S Cornell vs. #1N Ripon, 9:00 am
Game 2: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N St. Norbert, 9:00 am (played at Marian University)
Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 1:00 pm
Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 4:00 pm

Saturday, May 10
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 09, 2014, 03:08:19 PM
Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)

Friday, May 9
Game 1: #2S Cornell vs. #1N Ripon = Ripon, 11-6
Game 2: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N Norbert = St. Norbert, 14-7
Game 3: Ripon vs. St. Norbert, 1:00 pm
Game 4: Cornell vs. Grinnell, 4:00 pm

Saturday, May 10
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 09, 2014, 08:05:56 PM
Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)
Friday, May 9
Game 1: #2S Cornell vs. #1N Ripon = Ripon, 11-6
Game 2: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N Norbert = St. Norbert, 14-7
Game 3: Ripon vs. St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 7-5
Game 4: Cornell vs. Grinnell = Grinnell, 7-3 (Cornell eliminated)

Saturday, May 10
Game 5: Ripon vs. Grinnell, 10:00 am
Game 6: St. Norbert vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 10, 2014, 01:38:02 PM
Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)
Friday, May 9
Game 1: #2S Cornell vs. #1N Ripon = Ripon, 11-6
Game 2: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N Norbert = St. Norbert, 14-7
Game 3: Ripon vs. St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 7-5
Game 4: Cornell vs. Grinnell = Grinnell, 7-3 (Cornell eliminated)

Saturday, May 10
Game 5: Ripon vs. Grinnell = Grinnell, 4-2 (Ripon eliminated)
Game 6: St. Norbert vs. Grinnell, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 10, 2014, 04:08:16 PM
Congrats to the Green Knights and good luck in the NCAA Tournament.

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Ripon)
Friday, May 9
Game 1: #2S Cornell vs. #1N Ripon = Ripon, 11-6
Game 2: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N Norbert = St. Norbert, 14-7
Game 3: Ripon vs. St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 7-5
Game 4: Cornell vs. Grinnell = Grinnell, 7-3 (Cornell eliminated)

Saturday, May 10
Game 5: Ripon vs. Grinnell = Grinnell, 4-2 (Ripon eliminated)
Game 6: St. Norbert vs. Grinnell = St. Norbert, 4-3
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 10, 2014, 09:40:20 PM
First time in 40+ years the same MWC school has won football, men's hoops and baseball titles!

Way to go Knights!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on May 11, 2014, 10:01:29 PM
It was a great championship game. Bases loaded with 1 out after the Pioneers made it 4-3 in the bottom of the 9th. Good Luck to the Knights in the Regionals! Which players stood out in the tournament gbpuckfan?

http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2014/5/10/BB_0510145356.aspx (http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2014/5/10/BB_0510145356.aspx)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 12, 2014, 03:16:46 PM
St. Norbert is heading to the UW-Whitewater Regional...

Hosted by UW-Whitewater, Whitewater, Wis.
1. UW-Whitewater (31-6)
2. Heidelberg (31-11)
3. Concordia-Chicago (37-5)
4. UW-La Crosse (26-16)
5. Adrian (30-13)
6. St. Norbert (23-14)

Link: http://www.uwwsports.com/sports/2014/5/10/BSB_0510143944.aspx?id=907
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 12, 2014, 03:22:47 PM
Games get started on Wednesday!

UW-Whitewater Regional

Wednesday, May 14
Game 1: #1 UW-Whitewater (31-6) vs. #6 St. Norbert (23-14), 12:00 pm
Game 2: #2 Heidelberg (31-11) vs. #5 Adrian (30-13), 3:00 pm
Game 3: #3 Concordia-Chicago (37-5) vs. #4 UW-La Crosse (26-16), 6:00 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2014, 05:35:13 PM
Final Score
UW-Whitewater 6, St. Norbert 2

St. Norbert will play the loser of Heidelberg vs. Adrian in an elimination game tomorrow at 12:00 pm.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2014, 10:24:12 PM
Day 1 Results, Day 2 Schedule...

UW-Whitewater Regional

Wednesday, May 14
Game 1: #1 UW-Whitewater (31-6) vs. #6 St. Norbert (23-14) = #1 UW-Whitewater, 6-2
Game 2: #2 Heidelberg (31-11) vs. #5 Adrian (30-13) = #5 Adrian, 8-1
Game 3: #3 Concordia-Chicago (37-5) vs. #4 UW-La Crosse (26-16) = #3 Concordia-Chicago, 3-1

Thursday, May 15
Game 4: #6 St. Norbert (23-15) vs. #2 Heidelberg (31-12), 12:00 pm
Game 5: #1 UW-Whitewater (32-6) vs. #4 UW-La Crosse (26-17), 3:00 pm
Game 6: #5 Adrian (31-13) vs. #3 Concordia-Chicago (38-5), 6:00 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 15, 2014, 04:04:18 PM
Final Score
St. Norbert 9, Heidelberg 5

St. Norbert's next opponent will be determined by who wins/loses in Games 5 and 6.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 15, 2014, 11:24:57 PM
Day 2 Results, Day 3 Schedule...

UW-Whitewater Regional

Thursday, May 15
Game 4: #6 St. Norbert (23-15) vs. #2 Heidelberg (31-12) = #6 St. Norbert, 9-5 (#2 Heidelberg eliminated)
Game 5: #1 UW-Whitewater (32-6) vs. #4 UW-La Crosse (26-17) = #1 UW-Whitewater, 13-3 (#4 UW-La Crosse eliminated)
Game 6: #5 Adrian (31-13) vs. #3 Concordia-Chicago (38-5) = #5 Adrian, 4-1

Friday, May 16
Game 7: #1 UW-Whitewater (33-6) vs. #5 Adrian (32-13), 12:00 pm
Game 8: #6 St. Norbert (24-15) vs. #3 Concordia-Chicago (38-6), 3:00 pm
Game 9: Loser of Game 7 vs. Winner of Game 8, 6:00 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 16, 2014, 07:08:36 PM
Final Score
Concordia-Chicago 5, St. Norbert 1

St. Norbert is eliminated from the regional.  Congrats to the Green Knights on a good season.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Cubbieboy on May 17, 2014, 12:18:07 AM
Final Score
Adrian 3, CUC 2

Concordia Chicago is eliminated from the regional.  Congrats to the Cougars on a good season.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on July 01, 2014, 09:13:36 PM
Much needed upgrades coming to the SNC complex:

http://www.snc.edu/magazine/2014summer/construction.html

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Red Hawks on February 02, 2015, 11:53:19 AM
Ripon's Michael Polcyn named Preseason All-American: http://redhawks.ripon.edu/news/2015/1/14/BB_0114155747.aspx

After batting .426 last season, what can he do for an encore in this, his Senior year?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on February 02, 2015, 12:48:47 PM
He's a fine player, likely better than quite a few D1 players. I personally know of one..  ;) Take care
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on February 03, 2015, 07:12:30 PM
Quote from: Red Hawks on February 02, 2015, 11:53:19 AM
Ripon's Michael Polcyn named Preseason All-American: http://redhawks.ripon.edu/news/2015/1/14/BB_0114155747.aspx

After batting .426 last season, what can he do for an encore in this, his Senior year?
Congratulations! I think he will be fine and do better.  So just a few questions to get the spring started.
1. Who are predicted to  be in the Top of the North and South this season? Looks like Ripon and SNC will be in Florida this season but not sure if they meet in the  pre-season.
2. Any season reviews yet?
3. Who will be the top players in the MWC this season  ( besides Mike Polcyn... ;D ) ?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on February 04, 2015, 02:45:11 PM
Monmouth Baseball Coach Roger Sander to retire from coaching following the 2015 season.  Congratulations on an outstanding career and let's hope the Fighting Scots can make this final season a great one!

Link: http://www.monmouthscots.com/news/2015/2/3/BB_0203153638.aspx
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on February 19, 2015, 05:24:12 PM
http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2015/2/12/BB_0212151944.aspx

Interesting, Carroll picked fourth this year despite not having a Senior on the team last year and picked, and placed, third in 2014.

It better be warming up soon.... :/  Take Care
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on February 20, 2015, 08:40:11 AM
The MWC has an issue in that the North division has the top three teams every year. They are going to struggle for any level of national respect until they allow the North and South to play outside of the playoffs.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on February 28, 2015, 11:51:55 PM
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but former Ripon College baseball coach Gordie Gillespie passed away today. 

He might be the only college coach I know that I never heard a single former player badmouth...  Shows the respect that his players had for him!!!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 02, 2015, 08:30:25 AM
Quote from: cubs on February 28, 2015, 11:51:55 PM
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but former Ripon College baseball coach Gordie Gillespie passed away today. 

He might be the only college coach I know that I never heard a single former player badmouth...  Shows the respect that his players had for him!!!

I can only imagine the feeling on that campus today.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: MadRedFan on March 18, 2015, 04:47:50 PM
Hello.  I usually post on the MIAC football board - my wife went to St. Ben's, so we're St. John's fans and football season ticket holders.

But, we've been in Florida for a week watching baseball at the Russ Matt Invitational (staying with our friends who are parents of a Grinnell player), and today saw Grinnell vs. St. Norbert in Winter Haven.  SNC had their way with them, winning 8-2.  Grinnell has been so-so, only a 1-5 record so far.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on March 30, 2015, 01:31:26 PM
SNC's new stadium delayed:
http://fox11online.com/2015/03/29/debut-of-sncs-baseball-field-delayed/
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 01, 2015, 03:00:10 PM
Tomorrow marks the start of conference games!  Let's hope the weather plays nice for everyone.

South Division
Monmouth @ Grinnell (Thu. DH)
Knox @ Cornell (Thu. DH)
Grinnell @ Monmouth (Sat. DH)
Cornell @ Knox (Sat. DH)

North Division
Beloit @ Lawrence (Thu. DH)
St. Norbert @ Ripon (Thu. DH)
Lawrence @ Beloit (Sat. DH)
Ripon @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on April 06, 2015, 04:08:45 PM
SNC's new stadium finally debuts:
http://fox11online.com/2015/04/05/st-norbert-opens-larry-van-alstine-field/

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 10, 2015, 11:05:20 AM
Second weekend of conference games got started yesterday!  Go Scots!  Put out the Fire! 8-)

South Division
Cornell @ Illinois C. (Thu. DH)
Cornell @ Illinois C. (Fri. DH)
Monmouth @ Knox (Sat. DH)
Knox @ Monmouth (Sun. DH)

North Division
Beloit @ Carroll (Sat. DH)
St. Norbert @ Lawrence (Sat. DH)
Carroll @ Beloit (Sun. DH)
Lawrence @ St. Norbert (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on April 10, 2015, 02:09:21 PM
We'll be at Beloit @ Carroll..  ;)  Enjoy..
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on April 12, 2015, 08:22:08 PM
Carroll takes 3 of 4 from Beloit.  ;)

Good weekend of baseball from the Pios. Another young team with potential.

Take Care
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 17, 2015, 12:50:31 PM
Another weekend of MWC action gets started tonight!

South Division
Grinnell @ Cornell (Fri. DH)
Illinois C. @ Knox (Sat. DH)
Cornell @ Grinnell (Sat. DH)
Knox @ Illinois C. (Sun. DH), games to be played at Sacred Heart-Griffin HS in Springfield

North Division
Beloit @ Ripon (Sat. DH)
Lawrence @ Carroll (Sat. DH)
Ripon @ Beloit (Sun. DH)
Carroll @ Lawrence (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 23, 2015, 10:55:28 AM
Early start for weekend #4 of MWC games!  Schedule is full of important games in both division races!

South Division
Monmouth @ Illinois C. (Thu. DH)
Illinois C. @ Monmouth (Sat. DH) ***rescheduled for Sun.
Grinnell @ Knox (Sat. DH)
Knox @ Grinnell (Sun. DH)

North Division
St. Norbert @ Carroll (Sat. DH)
Lawrence @ Ripon (Sat. DH)
Carroll @ St. Norbert (Sun. DH)
Ripon @ Lawrence (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on April 23, 2015, 11:09:39 AM
Yes, they ARE important..  ;)

We observed St Norbert Coach Winske at Carroll vs Lawrence in Appleton on Sun.  ;)

Take care
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on April 26, 2015, 12:43:52 PM
Beautiful Sunday for baseball! Lots of great baseball from all levels to be played today.

I have an observation that is long standing and feel the need to share. We are all fans of our teams and love to watch good baseball. When things don't go our way, we need to control our emotions and suck it up. We'll get 'em next time.

Conversely, when we win, and sometimes win big, we need to exercise the same self control. Things may not work out so well next (inning, game, season) time. It's not rocket science... Take care, all, and enjoy your games. ;)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: MadRedFan on April 28, 2015, 09:54:16 AM
Grinnell is on a roll, six game winning streak, and heading into the weekend 4 game matchup with South co-leader Illinois College to close out the season.

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 01, 2015, 08:00:21 AM
From the looks of things, the South is full of huge games to finish the regular season as 4 teams are still legitimately alive for 2 spots...while the North appears to belong to Ripon and St. Norbert again unless Carroll or Beloit can do some serious damage this weekend.  Here's hoping the Fighting Scots can put together their best series of the season, take 3 out of 4 (or even pull off an awesome sweep) from Cornell, and get Coach Sander into the MWC Tournament one last time!

South Division
Cornell @ Monmouth (Sat. DH)
Illinois C. @ Grinnell (Sat. DH)
Monmouth @ Cornell (Sun. DH)
Illinois C. @ Grinnell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Carroll @ Ripon (Sat. DH)
Beloit @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH)
Ripon @ Carroll (Sun. DH)
St. Norbert @ Beloit (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: MadRedFan on May 04, 2015, 08:53:24 AM
Grinnell sweeps the Blueboys to take the South crown and host the conference championships vs. SNU.

Good backstory to the win - winning the third game put GC over the top to clinch.  It came on a walk-off double by one Yuki Kawahara, a little used senior who, along with another little used senior Ross Voelker, got playing time the last couple weeks due to an injury to the starting 2B.  Kawahara only has played in 11 games all year, and now leads the team with a .450 BA (give or take)!  Except for the injury to his teammate, a nice ending to a career of hanging in there for this kid.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on May 04, 2015, 07:41:46 PM
Quote from: MadRedFan on May 04, 2015, 08:53:24 AM
Grinnell sweeps the Blueboys to take the South crown and host the conference championships vs. SNU.

Good backstory to the win - winning the third game put GC over the top to clinch.  It came on a walk-off double by one Yuki Kawahara, a little used senior who, along with another little used senior Ross Voelker, got playing time the last couple weeks due to an injury to the starting 2B.  Kawahara only has played in 11 games all year, and now leads the team with a .450 BA (give or take)!  Except for the injury to his teammate, a nice ending to a career of hanging in there for this kid.

That is indeed a good back story MadRedFan! Thanks for sharing. Could be the year of the darkhorse! Who's your pick to win it all?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: MadRedFan on May 05, 2015, 12:08:00 PM
Quote from: Lancers22 on May 04, 2015, 07:41:46 PM
Quote from: MadRedFan on May 04, 2015, 08:53:24 AM
Grinnell sweeps the Blueboys to take the South crown and host the conference championships vs. SNU.

Good backstory to the win - winning the third game put GC over the top to clinch.  It came on a walk-off double by one Yuki Kawahara, a little used senior who, along with another little used senior Ross Voelker, got playing time the last couple weeks due to an injury to the starting 2B.  Kawahara only has played in 11 games all year, and now leads the team with a .450 BA (give or take)!  Except for the injury to his teammate, a nice ending to a career of hanging in there for this kid.

That is indeed a good back story MadRedFan! Thanks for sharing. Could be the year of the darkhorse! Who's your pick to win it all?

I was in Florida in March and saw GC go 2-8, altho one win was vs. Anderson (which finished 28-11) and the other vs. Ripon.  At that point things weren't so rosy.  One loss was to SNU 8-2.

But, that does suggest GC can hold their own with at least the North Division champs, if not SNU.  GC split with Cornell..

GC also won a 4 game series vs. Washington U. in St. Louis (WUSL is 30-14, and #4 in recent regional rankings).

I'd bet on Ripon, I guess, but at home, Grinnell just might be able to pull one off, well pull two off.  They have played some tough competition and have held their own. Would love to see it for the seniors.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 05, 2015, 12:09:10 PM
I'll take SNC to win it.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 05, 2015, 02:25:44 PM
Hard to believe there hasn't been any mention of this on this board or the main site.... (Unless I happened to miss it...)

http://www.riponpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=171&ArticleID=8472
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Bishopleftiesdad on May 05, 2015, 02:49:52 PM
I certainly hope that the allegations do not come from a disgruntled player or parent.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 05, 2015, 03:09:17 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 05, 2015, 02:25:44 PM
Hard to believe there hasn't been any mention of this on this board or the main site.... (Unless I happened to miss it...)

http://www.riponpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=171&ArticleID=8472

I am guessing it did not get much pub on this site because few people follow this conference (compared to others) and even fewer are fans of Ripon. Now that it is out (first I have heard of it) I am certain it will gain some traction.

This does not look good for the program. I am curious if it is a complaint from inside the program or an allegation from outside. I am guessing that makes a difference in this case.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: mwunder on May 06, 2015, 03:02:29 PM
http://www.riponpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=171&ArticleID=8521&TM=54078.81


he said bad words.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 06, 2015, 03:20:19 PM
Quote from: mwunder on May 06, 2015, 03:02:29 PM
http://www.riponpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=171&ArticleID=8521&TM=54078.81


he said bad words.

Hard to believe this is what the world of College Athletics has come to.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Bishopleftiesdad on May 06, 2015, 04:07:10 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 06, 2015, 03:20:19 PM
Quote from: mwunder on May 06, 2015, 03:02:29 PM
http://www.riponpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=171&ArticleID=8521&TM=54078.81


he said bad words.

Hard to believe this is what the world of College Athletics has come to.

I agree, I am sure that my son has heard pretty harsh language over the years. I know his HS coach could really rip some off. I feel most players that can make it to college should be sued to it by now.
As per the article , it is made to look like it was the coaches decision to take time off.
Quote
"Ultimately, coach Cruise felt he needed some time to work on his own professional development and let emotions settle before returning to the field and the administration supported his decision. At this point in time, we want to place the focus back on baseball and winning games."

My guess it was strongly suggested by the admin.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 07, 2015, 10:55:41 AM
Hope the weather plays nice and they're able to get the full tournament schedule completed.

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 8
Game 1: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N St. Norbert, 9:00 am
Game 2: #1N Ripon vs. #2S Cornell, 9:00 am (played at Eversman Field, Woodland Park, Newton, IA)
Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 12:30 pm
Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 3:30 pm

Saturday, May 9
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6 (if necessary)

Championship Page: http://www.midwestconference.org/sports/2015/5/4/BB_0504151709.aspx?id=494&
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 08, 2015, 01:00:10 PM
Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 8
Game 1: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 11-3
Game 2: #1N Ripon vs. #2S Cornell = Ripon, 2-1
Game 3: St. Norbert vs. Ripon, 12:30 pm
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Cornell, 3:30 pm

Saturday, May 9
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6 (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 08, 2015, 01:59:19 PM
Wait, SNC and Ripon both won their opener against their MWC South opponent?

I'm shocked!!!!  ::)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 08, 2015, 02:31:28 PM
Ripon turning Winner's Bracket final into a laugher early...

After being intentionally walked three different times today, Polcyn finally gets a chance to swing the bat and rips a 3-run HR to give Ripon an 8-1 lead.  Schmitt follows with his second HR of the game, and it's now 9-1 heading to the bottom of the 4th inning.

I will say if Ripon wins the MWC Tournament, it will be interesting to see how Van Daalwyk and Zahn would do at Regionals.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 08, 2015, 11:45:11 PM
Surprised to see Grinnell go 0-2 and get knocked out early after the way they finished the regular season.  Good luck to Cornell tomorrow! ;)

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 8
Game 1: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 11-3
Game 2: #1N Ripon vs. #2S Cornell = Ripon, 2-1
Game 3: St. Norbert vs. Ripon = Ripon, 13-1
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Cornell = Cornell, 8-4 (Grinnell eliminated)

Saturday, May 9
Game 5: St. Norbert vs. Cornell, 10:00 am
Game 6: Ripon vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6 (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 09, 2015, 03:38:44 PM
Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 8
Game 1: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 11-3
Game 2: #1N Ripon vs. #2S Cornell = Ripon, 2-1
Game 3: St. Norbert vs. Ripon = Ripon, 13-1
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Cornell = Cornell, 8-4 (Grinnell eliminated)

Saturday, May 9
Game 5: St. Norbert vs. Cornell = Cornell, 8-4 (St. Norbert eliminated)
Game 6: Ripon vs. Cornell, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6, 4:00 pm (if necessary)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 09, 2015, 05:31:04 PM
Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 8
Game 1: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 11-3
Game 2: #1N Ripon vs. #2S Cornell = Ripon, 2-1
Game 3: St. Norbert vs. Ripon = Ripon, 13-1
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Cornell = Cornell, 8-4 (Grinnell eliminated)

Saturday, May 9
Game 5: St. Norbert vs. Cornell = Cornell, 8-4 (St. Norbert eliminated)
Game 6: Ripon vs. Cornell = Cornell, 4-2
Game 7: Cornell vs. Ripon, 4:00 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 09, 2015, 08:48:21 PM
Ripon wins title. 8-0
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 09, 2015, 10:00:11 PM
Congrats to the Redhawks and good luck in the NCAA Tournament.

Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by Grinnell)

Friday, May 8
Game 1: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N St. Norbert = St. Norbert, 11-3
Game 2: #1N Ripon vs. #2S Cornell = Ripon, 2-1
Game 3: St. Norbert vs. Ripon = Ripon, 13-1
Game 4: Grinnell vs. Cornell = Cornell, 8-4 (Grinnell eliminated)

Saturday, May 9
Game 5: St. Norbert vs. Cornell = Cornell, 8-4 (St. Norbert eliminated)
Game 6: Ripon vs. Cornell = Cornell, 4-2
Game 7: Cornell vs. Ripon = Ripon, 8-0
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 12, 2015, 10:52:44 AM
Ripon is heading to the Midwest Regional...

Hosted by UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.
1. UW-Whitewater (33-9)
2. UW-La Crosse (28-12)
3. Washington U. (33-14)
4. St. John's (26-14)
5. Coe (31-12)
6. Concordia-Chicago (30-13)
7. St. Scholastica (32-11)
8. Ripon (23-14)

Link: http://www.uwlathletics.com/index.aspx?path=ncaa_iii_midwest_regional
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 12, 2015, 10:56:37 AM
Games get rolling on Wednesday.

Midwest Regional (Hosted by UW-La Crosse)

Wednesday, May 13
Game 1: #4 St. John's (26-14) vs. #5 Coe (31-12), 10:00 am
Game 2: #1 UW-Whitewater (33-9) vs. #8 Ripon (23-14), 1:15 pm
Game 3: #3 Washington U. (33-14) vs. #6 Concordia-Chicago (30-13), 4:30 pm
Game 4: #2 UW-La Crosse (28-12) vs. #7 St. Scholastica (32-11), 7:45 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Lancers22 on May 13, 2015, 04:09:43 PM
Ripon beating the Warhawks 12-3 Bot 7th.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 13, 2015, 04:37:37 PM
Quote from: Lancers22 on May 13, 2015, 04:09:43 PM
Ripon beating the Warhawks 12-3 Bot 7th.
Whitewater rolls the dice and starts their #4 pitcher  :o and it bites them in the arse...  Ooops!!!  ::)

12-7 heading to the 9th inning
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 13, 2015, 05:20:08 PM
Final Score
Ripon 15, UW-Whitewater 7

Ripon will play Coe in a winner's bracket game tomorrow at 4:30 pm.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on May 13, 2015, 08:42:29 PM
It would appear that Coach Vodenlich seriously underestimated the Redhawks. Good luck to them the rest of the way.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2015, 09:58:04 AM
Day 1 Results, Day 2 Schedule...

Midwest Regional (Hosted by UW-La Crosse)

Wednesday, May 13
Game 1: #4 St. John's (26-14) vs. #5 Coe (31-12) = #5 Coe, 4-2
Game 2: #1 UW-Whitewater (33-9) vs. #8 Ripon (23-14) = #8 Ripon, 15-7
Game 3: #3 Washington U. (33-14) vs. #6 Concordia-Chicago (30-13) = #3 Washington U., 2-0
Game 4: #2 UW-La Crosse (28-12) vs. #7 St. Scholastica (32-11) = #2 UW-La Crosse, 10-3

Thursday, May 14
Game 5: #4 St. John's (26-15) vs. #1 UW-Whitewater (33-10), 10:00 am
Game 6: #6 Concordia-Chicago (30-14) vs. #7 St. Scholastica (32-12), 1:15 pm
Game 7: #5 Coe (32-12) vs. #8 Ripon (24-14), 4:30 pm
Game 8: #3 Washington U. (34-14) vs. #2 UW-La Crosse (29-12), 7:45 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 14, 2015, 10:54:10 PM
Final Score
Coe 5, Ripon 4

Ripon will play Concordia-Chicago in an elimination game tomorrow at 10:00 am.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 14, 2015, 11:02:27 PM
Quote from: Maverick on May 14, 2015, 10:54:10 PM
Final Score
Coe 5, Ripon 4

Ripon will play Concordia-Chicago in an elimination game tomorrow at 10:00 am.
Michael Polcyn with three solo HR's to account for the majority of Ripon's offense against Coe...
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 15, 2015, 08:48:09 AM
Day 2 Results, Day 3 Schedule...

Midwest Regional (Hosted by UW-La Crosse)

Thursday, May 14
Game 5: #4 St. John's (26-15) vs. #1 UW-Whitewater (33-10) = #1 UW-Whitewater, 2-0 (St. John's eliminated)
Game 6: #6 Concordia-Chicago (30-14) vs. #7 St. Scholastica (32-12) = #6 Concordia-Chicago, 7-4 (St. Scholastica eliminated)
Game 7: #5 Coe (32-12) vs. #8 Ripon (24-14) = #5 Coe, 5-4
Game 8: #3 Washington U. (34-14) vs. #2 UW-La Crosse (29-12) = Washington U. leads 6-5 in the top of the 3rd inning

Friday, May 15
Game 8: #3 Washington U. (34-14) vs. #2 UW-La Crosse (29-12), 10:00 am (completion from Thursday night)
Game 9: #6 Concordia-Chicago (31-14) vs. #8 Ripon (24-15), 1:15 pm
Game 10: #1 UW-Whitewater (34-10) vs. Loser of Game 8, 4:30 pm
Game 11:#5 Coe (33-12) vs. Winner of Game 8, 7:45 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 15, 2015, 05:11:10 PM
After knocking off #1 seed Whitewater, Ripon loses back-to-back one run games, including a 6-5 loss to Concordia Chicago today that eliminated them from the Regional and ends their season.

The Red Men could just never could get much going offensively after giving up three runs in the Top of the 7th inning and seeing their 5-3 lead turn into a 6-5 deficit.  They did load the bases with two outs in the Bottom of the 9th inning thanks to a hit batter and a pair of walks, however Reinke lined out to short to end the game.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: adbdad on May 15, 2015, 05:55:31 PM
RedHawks, but we knew what ya meant.. ;) take care
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 15, 2015, 07:03:10 PM
Quote from: adbdad on May 15, 2015, 05:55:31 PM
RedHawks, but we knew what ya meant.. ;) take care
As mentioned on another board, I refuse to call Ripon anything but the Red Men....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 19, 2015, 09:16:21 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 15, 2015, 07:03:10 PM
Quote from: adbdad on May 15, 2015, 05:55:31 PM
RedHawks, but we knew what ya meant.. ;) take care
As mentioned on another board, I refuse to call Ripon anything but the Red Men....

Do you still call Knox the "Siwash"?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 19, 2015, 09:59:39 AM
Quote from: gbpuckfan on May 19, 2015, 09:16:21 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 15, 2015, 07:03:10 PM
Quote from: adbdad on May 15, 2015, 05:55:31 PM
RedHawks, but we knew what ya meant.. ;) take care
As mentioned on another board, I refuse to call Ripon anything but the Red Men....
Do you still call Knox the "Siwash"?
Nope...  Didn't even know they had a baseball team!!!!  :P
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on July 12, 2015, 09:25:48 PM
Quote from: cubs on June 13, 2015, 03:37:17 AM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on June 08, 2015, 12:44:48 PM
D-III Draft prospects:

Ben Libuda, Worcester State: http://www.telegram.com/article/20150606/SPORTS/150609349
Michael Polcyn, Ripon: http://riponpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=171&ArticleID=8651
Polcyn signed a free agent contract with the St. Louis Cardianls...  Will report to Jupiter, FL on Monday.
In what should be no surprise to anyone who has followed Polcyn's career, Polcyn promptly "retires" two games into his professional career.

http://www.riponpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=40&ArticleID=8756
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Jim Dixon on July 14, 2015, 01:14:52 PM
Quote from: cubs on July 12, 2015, 09:25:48 PM
Quote from: cubs on June 13, 2015, 03:37:17 AM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on June 08, 2015, 12:44:48 PM
D-III Draft prospects:

Ben Libuda, Worcester State: http://www.telegram.com/article/20150606/SPORTS/150609349
Michael Polcyn, Ripon: http://riponpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=171&ArticleID=8651
Polcyn signed a free agent contract with the St. Louis Cardianls...  Will report to Jupiter, FL on Monday.
In what should be no surprise to anyone who has followed Polcyn's career, Polcyn promptly "retires" two games into his professional career.

http://www.riponpress.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=40&ArticleID=8756

I might have given it a little more time.  The minor league season ends at the end of August so he could easily fit in a fall semester.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 07, 2016, 11:40:15 AM
Here we go!  First MWC games of the spring!

South Division
Grinnell @ Monmouth (Thu. DH)
Monmouth @ Grinnell (Sat. DH)
Illinois C. @ Cornell (Sat. DH)
Illinois C. @ Cornell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Ripon @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH)
Carroll @ Beloit (Sat. DH)
St. Norbert @ Ripon (Sun. DH)
Beloit @ Carroll (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 07, 2016, 12:31:05 PM
I am going to predict that for only the third time since I was in high school, a MWC South representative wins the MWC Tournament and the automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 07, 2016, 01:31:29 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 07, 2016, 12:31:05 PM
I am going to predict that for only the third time since I was in high school, a MWC South representative wins the MWC Tournament and the automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals....

Which school? Grinnell?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 10, 2016, 09:38:42 PM
Never thought I'd see the day where Ripon would be sitting at 2-14....  I can remember years where Ripon didn't lose half that many games!!! 
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 11, 2016, 07:53:46 AM
Quote from: cubs on April 10, 2016, 09:38:42 PM
Never thought I'd see the day where Ripon would be sitting at 2-14....  I can remember years where Ripon didn't lose half that many games!!!

Ripon went through some late-season turmoil last year regarding their coach. Seems that it has carried over to the spring.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 11, 2016, 08:45:49 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 11, 2016, 07:53:46 AM
Quote from: cubs on April 10, 2016, 09:38:42 PM
Never thought I'd see the day where Ripon would be sitting at 2-14....  I can remember years where Ripon didn't lose half that many games!!!

Ripon went through some late-season turmoil last year regarding their coach. Seems that it has carried over to the spring.
And I have a feeling that same "turmoil" has affected recruiting long before this year which is why you see a roster lacking competitive talent....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 11, 2016, 08:58:42 AM
Seems like a place geographically that should be able to get quality talent. I can't understand how they cannot compete in the MWC...
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 11, 2016, 12:15:40 PM
I don't follow the Yankees real closely, but when is the last time they ever started a season 2-14?  ::)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERIAnYq-6aM
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 15, 2016, 10:55:20 AM
The weather for this weekend looks great! Let's hope for some great games too!

South Division
Monmouth @ Cornell (Sat. DH)
Knox @ Grinnell (Sat. DH)
Cornell @ Monmouth (Sun. DH)
Grinnell @ Knox (Sun. DH)

North Division
St. Norbert @ Beloit (Sat. DH)
Ripon @ Lawrence (Sat. DH)
Beloit @ St. Norbert (Sun. DH)
Lawrence @ Ripon (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 23, 2016, 12:10:15 AM
Looking like another outstanding weekend of weather for some MWC action. My hope is to see Monmouth take out some frustration from the past 2 weeks on Knox!

South Division
Knox @ Monmouth (Sat. DH)
Grinnell @ Illinois C. (Sat. DH)
Monmouth @ Knox (Sun. DH)
Grinnell @ Illinois C. (Sun. DH)

North Division
Lawrence @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH)
Ripon @ Carroll (Sat. DH)
St. Norbert @ Lawrence (Sun. DH)
Carroll @ Ripon (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on April 28, 2016, 11:20:09 AM
Happy to see Monmouth sweep Knox last weekend! Keep that win streak rolling and finish the MWC games on a high note!

Weather looks a little sketchy the next few days...hope it doesn't wreck the schedule too much.

South Division
Monmouth @ Illinois C. (Thu. DH)
Illinois C. @ Monmouth (Sat. DH)
Cornell @ Knox (Sat. DH)
Knox @ Cornell (Sun. DH)

North Division
Beloit @ Lawrence (Sat. DH)
Carroll @ St. Norbert (Sat. DH)
Lawrence @ Beloit (Sun. DH)
St. Norbert @ Carroll (Sun. DH)
St. Norbert @ Lawrence (Mon. DH, make-up from 4/24)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 05, 2016, 11:10:52 AM
Last regular season weekend of MWC games kicks off today...big match-ups to settle things in both divisions!

South Division
Grinnell @ Cornell (Thu. DH)
Cornell @ Grinnell (Sat. DH)
Knox @ Illinois C. (Sat. DH)
Illinois C. @ Knox (Sun. DH)

North Division
Beloit @ Ripon (Thu. DH)
Carroll @ Lawrence (Fri. DH)
Lawrence @ Carroll (Sat. DH)
Ripon @ Beloit (Sun. DH)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 12, 2016, 04:40:15 PM
Conference Tournament Schedule (Hosted by St. Norbert)

Friday, May 13
Game 1: #1N St. Norbert vs. #2S Cornell, 10:00 am
Game 2: #1S Grinnell vs. #2N Beloit, 9:45 am (at Westwood Park in De Pere, Wis.)
Game 3: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2, 1:00 pm
Game 4: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2, 4:00 pm

Saturday, May 14
Game 5: Loser of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4, 10:00 am
Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 5, 1:00 pm
Game 7: Winner of Game 6 vs. Loser of Game 6 (if necessary)

Championship Page: http://www.midwestconference.org/sports/2016/4/13/BB_0413165413.aspx?id=559&

All-MWC Selections: http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2016/5/12/BB_0512160120.aspx
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 14, 2016, 05:27:06 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 07, 2016, 01:31:29 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 07, 2016, 12:31:05 PM
I am going to predict that for only the third time since I was in high school, a MWC South representative wins the MWC Tournament and the automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals....
Which school? Grinnell?
Well, once again I was WRONG!!!!!!!!!

I honestly thought Grinnell had enough to get through this year, but it had more to do with what I thought Ripon and SNC lacked in talent more that what Grinnell had this year.  I didn't even took a serious look at Beloit when I made that prediction.

Ooops!!!!  :-[

Congrats to Beloit for winning the MWC title and Pool A bid this year!!!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 18, 2016, 10:44:06 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 14, 2016, 05:27:06 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 07, 2016, 01:31:29 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 07, 2016, 12:31:05 PM
I am going to predict that for only the third time since I was in high school, a MWC South representative wins the MWC Tournament and the automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals....
Which school? Grinnell?
Well, once again I was WRONG!!!!!!!!!

I honestly thought Grinnell had enough to get through this year, but it had more to do with what I thought Ripon and SNC lacked in talent more that what Grinnell had this year.  I didn't even took a serious look at Beloit when I made that prediction.

Ooops!!!!  :-[

Congrats to Beloit for winning the MWC title and Pool A bid this year!!!

cubs - I gotta agree with you.  I figured both the MWC regular season and conference tournament would belong to Grinnell this year.

Congrats to Beloit and good luck at La Crosse!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 18, 2016, 10:50:08 AM
Seeds at the Midwest Regional...

Hosted by UW-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.
1. UW-La Crosse (34-8)
2. Concordia-Chicago (32-11)
3. North Central (27-12)
4. St. Scholastica (31-9)
5. St. John's (28-12)
6. Luther (32-12)
7. Kalamazoo (24-18-1)
8. Beloit (27-12)

Link: http://www.uwlathletics.com/index.aspx?path=2016_ncaa_regional
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 18, 2016, 10:55:26 AM
Games get started in a few minutes!

Midwest Regional (Hosted by UW-La Crosse)

Wednesday, May 18
Game 1: #4 St. Scholastica (31-9) vs. #5 St. John's (28-12), 10:00 am
Game 2: #1 UW-La Crosse (34-8) vs. #8 Beloit (27-12), 1:15 pm
Game 3: #3 North Central (27-12) vs. #6 Luther (32-12), 4:30 pm
Game 4: #2 Concordia-Chicago (32-11) vs. #7 Kalamazoo (24-18-1), 7:45 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Just Bill on May 18, 2016, 05:20:28 PM
Breaking news. UW-La Crosse is really good.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 19, 2016, 09:22:33 AM
Day 1 Results, Day 2 Schedule...

Midwest Regional (Hosted by UW-La Crosse)

Wednesday, May 18
Game 1: #4 St. Scholastica (31-9) vs. #5 St. John's (28-12) = #5 St. John's, 7-2
Game 2: #1 UW-La Crosse (34-8) vs. #8 Beloit (27-12) = #1 UW-La Crosse, 17-2
Game 3: #3 North Central (27-12) vs. #6 Luther (32-12) = #6 Luther, 8-6
Game 4: #2 Concordia-Chicago (32-11) vs. #7 Kalamazoo (24-18-1) = #2 Concordia-Chicago, 13-2

Thursday, May 19
Game 5: #4 St. Scholastica (31-10) vs. #8 Beloit (27-13), 10:00 am
Game 6: #3 North Central (27-13) vs. #7 Kalamazoo (24-19-1), 1:15 pm
Game 7: #5 St. John's (29-12) vs. #1 UW-La Crosse (35-8), 4:30 pm
Game 8: #6 Luther (33-12) vs. #2 Concordia-Chicago (33-11), 7:45 pm
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Maverick on May 19, 2016, 01:30:32 PM
St. Scholastica beat Beloit 8-1 in their elimination game this morning. 

Congrats again to Beloit on winning the MWC title this year.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 19, 2016, 02:42:55 PM
Beloit got a rude awakening in the NCAA Tourney... outscored 25-3 in two games. Still, hope they can build on this and create another competitive team from the MWC since Ripon seems to have fallen off.

After the coaching fiasco of last season followed by an 11-24 season, is it time for Ripon to replace Cruise at the helm? If so, would they turn to Mac Schumann to take the reins or be best served going outside the system?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on March 21, 2017, 09:34:05 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on May 19, 2016, 02:42:55 PM
Beloit got a rude awakening in the NCAA Tourney... outscored 25-3 in two games. Still, hope they can build on this and create another competitive team from the MWC since Ripon seems to have fallen off.

After the coaching fiasco of last season followed by an 11-24 season, is it time for Ripon to replace Cruise at the helm?
If so, would they turn to Mac Schumann to take the reins or be best served going outside the system?
And Ripon off to another rousing 0-8 start this season.....

Seriously?  Can it really get any worse for what was once a VERY good program that was competing in the Regionals on a regular basis?  After advancing to Regionals twelve times in a seventeen year span, Ripon looks like a shell of its past self....  It's sad to say the least!!!!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on March 21, 2017, 03:18:10 PM
I know of some VERY qualified coaches who applied at Ripon when it opened and were not even given a call in 2012.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 01, 2017, 07:46:47 PM
Day 1 of the MWC North Division is in the books, and everyone sits at 1-1, as Beloit at St. Norbert and Lawrence at Ripon both see DH splits....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Jim Dixon on April 03, 2017, 01:24:13 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 01, 2017, 07:46:47 PM
Day 1 of the MWC North Division is in the books, and everyone sits at 1-1, as Beloit at St. Norbert and Lawrence at Ripon both see DH splits....

Parity is here for the MWC
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 03, 2017, 05:18:51 PM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on April 03, 2017, 01:24:13 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 01, 2017, 07:46:47 PM
Day 1 of the MWC North Division is in the books, and everyone sits at 1-1, as Beloit at St. Norbert and Lawrence at Ripon both see DH splits....

Parity is here for the MWC
Well, Ripon and St. Norbert both had a pair of 10+ run victories yesterday over Beloit and Lawrence so they now sit at 3-1 while Beloit and Lawrence drop to 1-3.

It would seem that Beloit and Lawrence are both lacking in pitching depth compared to Ripon and St. Norbert.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 04, 2017, 09:09:53 AM
Quote from: cubs on April 03, 2017, 05:18:51 PM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on April 03, 2017, 01:24:13 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 01, 2017, 07:46:47 PM
Day 1 of the MWC North Division is in the books, and everyone sits at 1-1, as Beloit at St. Norbert and Lawrence at Ripon both see DH splits....

Parity is here for the MWC
Well, Ripon and St. Norbert both had a pair of 10+ run victories yesterday over Beloit and Lawrence so they now sit at 3-1 while Beloit and Lawrence drop to 1-3.

It would seem that Beloit and Lawrence are both lacking in pitching depth compared to Ripon and St. Norbert.

This seems to be the pattern nearly every season. Ripon and St. Norbert dominate the North and generally dominate the South in the post-season. (I still find it odd that the North/South ONLY meet in playoffs???)
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 05, 2017, 09:07:50 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 04, 2017, 09:09:53 AM
Quote from: cubs on April 03, 2017, 05:18:51 PM
Quote from: Jim Dixon on April 03, 2017, 01:24:13 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 01, 2017, 07:46:47 PM
Day 1 of the MWC North Division is in the books, and everyone sits at 1-1, as Beloit at St. Norbert and Lawrence at Ripon both see DH splits....

Parity is here for the MWC
Well, Ripon and St. Norbert both had a pair of 10+ run victories yesterday over Beloit and Lawrence so they now sit at 3-1 while Beloit and Lawrence drop to 1-3.

It would seem that Beloit and Lawrence are both lacking in pitching depth compared to Ripon and St. Norbert.

This seems to be the pattern nearly every season. Ripon and St. Norbert dominate the North and generally dominate the South in the post-season. (I still find it odd that the North/South ONLY meet in playoffs???)
Actually there will be 20 "crossover" games the weekend of April 21st in Mauston at the Woodside Sports Complex this season....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 05, 2017, 10:40:51 AM
Nice! Is that new to this year? I don't recall that happening in the past. It makes sense.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 05, 2017, 10:51:44 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 05, 2017, 10:40:51 AM
Nice! Is that new to this year? I don't recall that happening in the past. It makes sense.
I believe so....  Guessing that depending on how it goes, it might become an annual part of the schedule.

The one nice thing with it being at Woodside, the turf playing surface should allow a MUCH better chance to get the games in so it's not a wasted trip for the teams.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Jim Dixon on April 05, 2017, 01:56:27 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 05, 2017, 10:51:44 AM
Quote from: BigPoppa on April 05, 2017, 10:40:51 AM
Nice! Is that new to this year? I don't recall that happening in the past. It makes sense.
I believe so....  Guessing that depending on how it goes, it might become an annual part of the schedule.

The one nice thing with it being at Woodside, the turf playing surface should allow a MUCH better chance to get the games in so it's not a wasted trip for the teams.

I can say that this is the first time they tried this conference crossover tournament.  I love the idea, where you can watch your team play a variety of games.  It is perfect for our photographers to get action shots of a lot of teams.  Looking forward to highlighting this.  Kinda reminiscent of the UAA tournament.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on April 23, 2017, 06:20:08 PM
At the end of the 20 MWC "Crossover" games this weekend, here are the results:

North Division
St. Norbert 5-0
Beloit 3-2
Ripon 3-2
Lawrence 0-5

South Division
Cornell 3-1
Grinnell 2-2
Monmouth 2-2
Illinios College 1-3
Knox 1-3

So a Cornell vs St. Norbert MWC Tournament Championship game next month?  I guess we will see how things play out!!!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 12, 2017, 04:38:01 PM
Quote from: cubs on April 23, 2017, 06:20:08 PM
So a Cornell vs St. Norbert MWC Tournament Championship game next month?  I guess we will see how things play out!!!
Well, only one of St. Norbert or Cornell will make it to the Championship game, as Beloit knocked off St. Norbert 2-1 to earn a bid in the MWC Championship game Saturday in Iowa....
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Just Bill on December 12, 2017, 09:47:01 AM
University of Chicago coming on board as an affiliate member for the 2019 baseball season:

http://midwestconference.org/news/2017/12/11/uchicago-announced-as-affiliate-member-for-baseball.aspx
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on December 21, 2017, 08:16:36 AM
Quote from: Just Bill on December 12, 2017, 09:47:01 AM
University of Chicago coming on board as an affiliate member for the 2019 baseball season:

http://midwestconference.org/news/2017/12/11/uchicago-announced-as-affiliate-member-for-baseball.aspx

That is a good fit for all. And the Maroons will finally offer some competitiveness out of the South Division.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Ralph Turner on December 21, 2017, 04:43:50 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on December 21, 2017, 08:16:36 AM
Quote from: Just Bill on December 12, 2017, 09:47:01 AM
University of Chicago coming on board as an affiliate member for the 2019 baseball season:

http://midwestconference.org/news/2017/12/11/uchicago-announced-as-affiliate-member-for-baseball.aspx

That is a good fit for all. And the Maroons will finally offer some competitiveness out of the South Division.
From the article...  "Beginning in 2018-19, UChicago will become the MWC's 10th institution that sponsors baseball. The league is currently comprised of nine full-member sponsoring schools. The MWC will compete in a divisional format with five teams in the North Division and five teams in the South Division; UChicago is scheduled to join the North Division."
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on January 02, 2018, 02:17:30 PM
Quote from: Ralph Turner on December 21, 2017, 04:43:50 PM
Quote from: BigPoppa on December 21, 2017, 08:16:36 AM
Quote from: Just Bill on December 12, 2017, 09:47:01 AM
University of Chicago coming on board as an affiliate member for the 2019 baseball season:

http://midwestconference.org/news/2017/12/11/uchicago-announced-as-affiliate-member-for-baseball.aspx

That is a good fit for all. And the Maroons will finally offer some competitiveness out of the South Division.
From the article...  "Beginning in 2018-19, UChicago will become the MWC's 10th institution that sponsors baseball. The league is currently comprised of nine full-member sponsoring schools. The MWC will compete in a divisional format with five teams in the North Division and five teams in the South Division; UChicago is scheduled to join the North Division."

The South could have used them more than the North. The South is traditionally weaker and offers little competition to the North in terms of post-season challenges. Adding Chicago to St. Norbert, Ripon and Beloit makes the North a very tough division.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on March 24, 2018, 05:12:19 PM
Grinnell and SNC are the preseason favs:
http://www.midwestconference.org/news/2018/2/22/2018-mwc-baseball-preseason-coaches-poll.aspx

Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 06, 2018, 10:51:09 PM
I never thought I would see the day where Lawrence made the MWC Tournament.... Congrats to the Vikings!!!

With that said, does this say more about the improvement made by Lawrence, or just how far Ripon has fallen since the departures of Gordie and Bob Gilespie?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: judgetrainer on May 08, 2018, 10:47:43 AM
Quote from: cubs on May 06, 2018, 10:51:09 PM
I never thought I would see the day where Lawrence made the MWC Tournament.... Congrats to the Vikings!!!

With that said, does this say more about the improvement made by Lawrence, or just how far Ripon has fallen since the departures of Gordie and Bob Gilespie?

Good heavens, cubs, are you THAT young? LU made it in 1990. Only 28 years ago...
As for why Lawrence got the last spot, eh, SNC and not much else in the North this year.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 08, 2018, 03:55:53 PM
The field for the 2018 Midwest Conference (MWC) Baseball Tournament is set. The two-day, double-elimination event, originally scheduled to be hosted by St. Norbert College this weekend, will take place on the campuses of Monmouth College and Knox College due to predicted rain in the north throughout Friday and Saturday.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: judgetrainer on May 08, 2018, 04:06:46 PM
The weather has been awful for spring sports this year. Sheesh.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 11, 2018, 04:25:00 PM
SNC scores 8 runs in the bottom of the 9th to win 12-11, including back-to-back hit batters to end the game:

N. Daniel to c for S. Galanek.

Banovich doubled.

J. Raeder singled, bunt; Banovich advanced to third.

J. Raeder advanced to second on a passed ball.

Dombrowski walked.

Reinhart singled, RBI; Dombrowski advanced to second; J. Raeder advanced to third; Banovich scored.

Reynolds singled, bunt, RBI; Reinhart advanced to second; Dombrowski advanced to third; J. Raeder scored.

Ferraro grounded out to ss, RBI; Reynolds advanced to second; Reinhart advanced to third; Dombrowski scored.

Larson singled, RBI; Reynolds advanced to third; Reinhart scored.

Malkowski singled, RBI; Larson advanced to second; Reynolds scored.

C. Carr to p for T. Rick.

G. Jack hit by pitch; Malkowski advanced to second; Larson advanced to third.

Banovich popped up to 2b.

J. Raeder singled, RBI; G. Jack advanced to second; Malkowski advanced to third; Larson scored.

Dombrowski hit by pitch, RBI; J. Raeder advanced to second; G. Jack advanced to third; Malkowski scored.

Reinhart hit by pitch, RBI; Dombrowski advanced to second; J. Raeder advanced to third; G. Jack scored.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on May 11, 2018, 05:09:34 PM
Wow! Love tourney time!
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 12, 2018, 08:51:34 PM
congrats to the Scots
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 14, 2018, 09:00:56 AM
Monmouth vs. UWO, 6pm Thursday
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Baseball Geek on May 14, 2018, 10:16:31 AM
Quote from: gbpuckfan on May 14, 2018, 09:00:56 AM
Monmouth vs. UWO, 6pm Thursday

I believe Monmouth plays UW-Whitewater at 7:45 on Thursday. UWO is in the Midwest Regional (Duluth).
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 14, 2018, 02:05:48 PM
my bad.. reading one thing, typing another
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 14, 2018, 02:08:28 PM
In the "So it appears I am easily confused" department.

Here are the MWC all sports standings:
http://www.midwestconference.org/sports/2017/10/24/GEN_1024171124.aspx?

It says Monmouth gets 10 for baseball. That I get. It gives SNC 6 points.

The website says:
Baseball: the top four places are determined by tournament play. Third place finishers in each division split the fifth and sixth place points, the fourth place division finishers split the seventh and eighth place points, fifth place division finishers split the ninth and tenth place points, and the 11th place team will receive one point.

But didn't SNC finish 2nd? Why would Grinnell get 8 points?

It's a moot point overall - a few extra points don't make a difference. Just trying to understand.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: sncsid on May 15, 2018, 12:57:12 PM
Quote from: gbpuckfan on May 14, 2018, 02:08:28 PM
In the "So it appears I am easily confused" department.

Here are the MWC all sports standings:
http://www.midwestconference.org/sports/2017/10/24/GEN_1024171124.aspx?

It says Monmouth gets 10 for baseball. That I get. It gives SNC 6 points.

The website says:
Baseball: the top four places are determined by tournament play. Third place finishers in each division split the fifth and sixth place points, the fourth place division finishers split the seventh and eighth place points, fifth place division finishers split the ninth and tenth place points, and the 11th place team will receive one point.

But didn't SNC finish 2nd? Why would Grinnell get 8 points?

It's a moot point overall - a few extra points don't make a difference. Just trying to understand.

Sure you don't have your columns mixed up?

http://www.midwestconference.org/sports/2017/10/24/GEN_1024171124.aspx?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 15, 2018, 01:32:53 PM
Thanks. I think it has been updated... or I was just having a bad day ... not sure which

UPDATE: I did receive a note from the conference... there was a mistake and it was fixed.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Jim Dixon on May 16, 2018, 12:35:54 AM
Quote from: gbpuckfan on May 15, 2018, 01:32:53 PM
Thanks. I think it has been updated... or I was just having a bad day ... not sure which

Not as bad of a day as me.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on April 03, 2019, 11:07:59 AM
SNC leaving the Midwest conference:


St. Norbert Athletics to Join Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

From Asst. AD/Athletics Communications, April 3, 2019 |
by Dan Lukes, dan.lukes@snc.edu, (920) 403-4077

DE PERE - St. Norbert College's intercollegiate athletics program will join the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, the conference announced today. The Green Knights will compete in the NACC beginning in the 2020-21 school year.

"Extensive study of our athletic department and the quality of academic experience for our student-athletes led us to explore Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference membership," St. Norbert College President Brian Bruess said. "Our student-athletes will be spending significantly less time away from campus allowing for a more integrated student experience."

"St. Norbert College is a fine academic institution with a strong record of athletic success and a deep commitment to student achievement," said Dr. Scott Flanagan, Edgewood College president and President of the NACC's Executive Committee. "Those reasons, along with their location near our current geographical area, make St. Norbert an exceptional fit for the NACC. We are excited to welcome St. Norbert to the conference."

The NACC, of which St. Norbert was already an affiliate member for men’s volleyball, consists of 13 schools in Wisconsin and Illinois. Wisconsin members include Alverno College, Milwaukee School of Engineering and Wisconsin Lutheran College (all of Milwaukee), Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon), Edgewood College (Madison), Lakeland University (Plymouth) and Marian University (Fond du Lac). Illinois members include Concordia University Chicago and Dominican University (both of River Forest), Aurora University (Aurora), Benedictine University (Lisle), Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) and Rockford University (Rockford). St. Norbert is already partners in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association with MSOE, Concordia Wisconsin, Marian and Aurora.

"We are very pleased to have St. Norbert College join the NACC as our 14th full-time member," said NACC Commissioner Dr. G. Steven Larson. "St. Norbert brings a commitment to both academics and athletics that mirrors the core values of the NACC. They will be a strong partner as we continue to grow into our expanded geographic footprint."

"A vibrant and competitive program will enhance our student-athletes' overall experience," St. Norbert athletics director Tim Bald said. "With significantly less travel, our student-athletes will have more occasions to engage with our faculty and the community of St. Norbert College."

The move to the NACC will end membership in the Midwest Conference, which has nine other members located in Wisconsin (Lawrence University, Ripon College and Beloit College), Illinois (Lake Forest College, Knox College, Monmouth College and Illinois College) and Iowa (Cornell College and Grinnell College). The Green Knights won 121 Midwest Conference championships in 14 different sports while appearing in 66 NCAA Division III Tournaments after joining the league full-time in 1983. St. Norbert also won 19 Midwest Conference All-Sports Trophies - 15 for women and four for men - despite not fielding men’s and women’s swimming until 2018-19.

"We will miss our many rivalries and relationships built over nearly four decades as a Midwest Conference member and aim to maintain many as non-conference competition in the future," Bruess said. "We are looking forward to growing our existing relationships with NACC members."

"Our reduced travel in a smaller geographic footprint will be less strenuous on our student-athletes, coaching staff and support staff," Bald said. "We are still aligned with institutions of similar academic excellence and missions, while easing demands on schedules and budgets."

St. Norbert will reacquaint itself with long-running series against NACC schools dating prior to World War II. The Green Knights began men’s basketball series with Concordia Wisconsin in 1924-25, with Lakeland in 1932-33 and with MSOE in 1933-34.

St. Norbert has a 23-sport athletics program, with 19 of those competing in every championship the NACC sponsors. Men's NACC champions are sponsored in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball. Women's NACC champions are sponsored in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: BigPoppa on April 03, 2019, 11:17:43 AM
This really hurts the MWC in terms of baseball. SNC was the cream of the crop in that league and I am very interested to see how they compete in the NACC which will off them much tougher competition on a weekly basis.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on May 06, 2019, 10:16:19 PM
tourney set:

FRIDAY5.10.19BASEBALL
   Ripon College      at   Monmouth College         10:30 am   Monmouth, IL   
   Cornell College      at   University of Chicago         10:30 am   Galesburg, IL   
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: cubs on May 15, 2021, 10:31:45 PM
Not much action on this board over the last two years, but seeing the regular season portion of the Midwest Conference schedule come to an end today made it seem like a good time to post this....

I never thought I'd see the day that Ripon College would lose a four game series to Lawrence, much less finish in last place but that is what 2021 brought us.  A 4-20 MWC record is a far cry from what many who have followed the program the last 25 years have come to expect out of the Ripon program.  Unfortunately it looks like the gradual drop in results since Gordie Gillespie (and even to a lesser extent Bob) stepped down might have finally bottomed out his year.  While Cruise saw some success in the early stages of getting the job, I can't help but wonder how much of it was thanks to the players that were already in the program. 

Ripon hasn't won a conference championship since 2015, the last year that any players that were recruited by Bob Gillespie were still on the roster.  Unfortunately, I don't think the success of the baseball program is on anyone's radar at the college, and it probably will be more of the same moving forward....

Thought anyone?
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: Jim Dixon on May 17, 2021, 08:54:50 AM
Hmmm - never happened or delayed.

Quote from: gbpuckfan on April 03, 2019, 11:07:59 AM
SNC leaving the Midwest conference:


St. Norbert Athletics to Join Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

From Asst. AD/Athletics Communications, April 3, 2019 |
by Dan Lukes, dan.lukes@snc.edu, (920) 403-4077

DE PERE - St. Norbert College's intercollegiate athletics program will join the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, the conference announced today. The Green Knights will compete in the NACC beginning in the 2020-21 school year.

"Extensive study of our athletic department and the quality of academic experience for our student-athletes led us to explore Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference membership," St. Norbert College President Brian Bruess said. "Our student-athletes will be spending significantly less time away from campus allowing for a more integrated student experience."

"St. Norbert College is a fine academic institution with a strong record of athletic success and a deep commitment to student achievement," said Dr. Scott Flanagan, Edgewood College president and President of the NACC's Executive Committee. "Those reasons, along with their location near our current geographical area, make St. Norbert an exceptional fit for the NACC. We are excited to welcome St. Norbert to the conference."

The NACC, of which St. Norbert was already an affiliate member for men’s volleyball, consists of 13 schools in Wisconsin and Illinois. Wisconsin members include Alverno College, Milwaukee School of Engineering and Wisconsin Lutheran College (all of Milwaukee), Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon), Edgewood College (Madison), Lakeland University (Plymouth) and Marian University (Fond du Lac). Illinois members include Concordia University Chicago and Dominican University (both of River Forest), Aurora University (Aurora), Benedictine University (Lisle), Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) and Rockford University (Rockford). St. Norbert is already partners in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association with MSOE, Concordia Wisconsin, Marian and Aurora.

"We are very pleased to have St. Norbert College join the NACC as our 14th full-time member," said NACC Commissioner Dr. G. Steven Larson. "St. Norbert brings a commitment to both academics and athletics that mirrors the core values of the NACC. They will be a strong partner as we continue to grow into our expanded geographic footprint."

"A vibrant and competitive program will enhance our student-athletes' overall experience," St. Norbert athletics director Tim Bald said. "With significantly less travel, our student-athletes will have more occasions to engage with our faculty and the community of St. Norbert College."

The move to the NACC will end membership in the Midwest Conference, which has nine other members located in Wisconsin (Lawrence University, Ripon College and Beloit College), Illinois (Lake Forest College, Knox College, Monmouth College and Illinois College) and Iowa (Cornell College and Grinnell College). The Green Knights won 121 Midwest Conference championships in 14 different sports while appearing in 66 NCAA Division III Tournaments after joining the league full-time in 1983. St. Norbert also won 19 Midwest Conference All-Sports Trophies - 15 for women and four for men - despite not fielding men’s and women’s swimming until 2018-19.

"We will miss our many rivalries and relationships built over nearly four decades as a Midwest Conference member and aim to maintain many as non-conference competition in the future," Bruess said. "We are looking forward to growing our existing relationships with NACC members."

"Our reduced travel in a smaller geographic footprint will be less strenuous on our student-athletes, coaching staff and support staff," Bald said. "We are still aligned with institutions of similar academic excellence and missions, while easing demands on schedules and budgets."

St. Norbert will reacquaint itself with long-running series against NACC schools dating prior to World War II. The Green Knights began men’s basketball series with Concordia Wisconsin in 1924-25, with Lakeland in 1932-33 and with MSOE in 1933-34.

St. Norbert has a 23-sport athletics program, with 19 of those competing in every championship the NACC sponsors. Men's NACC champions are sponsored in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball. Women's NACC champions are sponsored in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: houdini on May 18, 2021, 07:54:20 PM
Full membership happening July 1, 2021.

From this release https://www.snc.edu/athletics/pressrelease/5542/
 
"St. Norbert is an affiliate member of the NACC in men's and women's golf and men's volleyball, and will be joining the NACC as a full member on July 1, 2021"

Quote from: Jim Dixon on May 17, 2021, 08:54:50 AM
Hmmm - never happened or delayed.

Quote from: gbpuckfan on April 03, 2019, 11:07:59 AM
SNC leaving the Midwest conference:


St. Norbert Athletics to Join Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

From Asst. AD/Athletics Communications, April 3, 2019 |
by Dan Lukes, dan.lukes@snc.edu, (920) 403-4077

DE PERE - St. Norbert College's intercollegiate athletics program will join the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, the conference announced today. The Green Knights will compete in the NACC beginning in the 2020-21 school year.

"Extensive study of our athletic department and the quality of academic experience for our student-athletes led us to explore Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference membership," St. Norbert College President Brian Bruess said. "Our student-athletes will be spending significantly less time away from campus allowing for a more integrated student experience."

"St. Norbert College is a fine academic institution with a strong record of athletic success and a deep commitment to student achievement," said Dr. Scott Flanagan, Edgewood College president and President of the NACC's Executive Committee. "Those reasons, along with their location near our current geographical area, make St. Norbert an exceptional fit for the NACC. We are excited to welcome St. Norbert to the conference."

The NACC, of which St. Norbert was already an affiliate member for men’s volleyball, consists of 13 schools in Wisconsin and Illinois. Wisconsin members include Alverno College, Milwaukee School of Engineering and Wisconsin Lutheran College (all of Milwaukee), Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon), Edgewood College (Madison), Lakeland University (Plymouth) and Marian University (Fond du Lac). Illinois members include Concordia University Chicago and Dominican University (both of River Forest), Aurora University (Aurora), Benedictine University (Lisle), Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) and Rockford University (Rockford). St. Norbert is already partners in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association with MSOE, Concordia Wisconsin, Marian and Aurora.

"We are very pleased to have St. Norbert College join the NACC as our 14th full-time member," said NACC Commissioner Dr. G. Steven Larson. "St. Norbert brings a commitment to both academics and athletics that mirrors the core values of the NACC. They will be a strong partner as we continue to grow into our expanded geographic footprint."

"A vibrant and competitive program will enhance our student-athletes' overall experience," St. Norbert athletics director Tim Bald said. "With significantly less travel, our student-athletes will have more occasions to engage with our faculty and the community of St. Norbert College."

The move to the NACC will end membership in the Midwest Conference, which has nine other members located in Wisconsin (Lawrence University, Ripon College and Beloit College), Illinois (Lake Forest College, Knox College, Monmouth College and Illinois College) and Iowa (Cornell College and Grinnell College). The Green Knights won 121 Midwest Conference championships in 14 different sports while appearing in 66 NCAA Division III Tournaments after joining the league full-time in 1983. St. Norbert also won 19 Midwest Conference All-Sports Trophies - 15 for women and four for men - despite not fielding men’s and women’s swimming until 2018-19.

"We will miss our many rivalries and relationships built over nearly four decades as a Midwest Conference member and aim to maintain many as non-conference competition in the future," Bruess said. "We are looking forward to growing our existing relationships with NACC members."

"Our reduced travel in a smaller geographic footprint will be less strenuous on our student-athletes, coaching staff and support staff," Bald said. "We are still aligned with institutions of similar academic excellence and missions, while easing demands on schedules and budgets."

St. Norbert will reacquaint itself with long-running series against NACC schools dating prior to World War II. The Green Knights began men’s basketball series with Concordia Wisconsin in 1924-25, with Lakeland in 1932-33 and with MSOE in 1933-34.

St. Norbert has a 23-sport athletics program, with 19 of those competing in every championship the NACC sponsors. Men's NACC champions are sponsored in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball. Women's NACC champions are sponsored in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: gbpuckfan on April 22, 2022, 11:52:19 PM
Vikings Doing well

https://fox11online.com/sports/college/lawrence-vikings-chasing-historic-season-while-individual-records-already-shattered?fbclid=IwAR0KYDhS5CH2VQuV4ES-SYfcEbwoEQOBI8-cLX5673O_eidDM7hk6vugOis
Title: Re: BB: MWC: Midwest Conference
Post by: blue_jays on July 12, 2023, 11:11:28 AM
UChicago pitching ace Drew Bryan is transferring to D1 East Carolina University.
https://twitter.com/DrewBryan18/status/1676927263491739649