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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.
Ripon drops another game today to fall to 0-4 on the season.... OUCH!!!
I almost forgot. I'm excited to watch via webcast when Ripon 'flys' down to Middleofnowhere, IL to dismantle the Blue Children
Hi. I’m Jim. I’m a message boardaholic. I felt compelled to say that because I actually found myself, sadly, going to Wikipedia to research the advantage Ripon, Wisconsin has over Middleofnowhere, IL. My research indicated that those who live in glass houses shouldn’t want to play that card…
I know little or nothing about Wisconsin geography. But at first glance, it doesn’t look like Ripon is on, what would be described as, “the beaten path”. Nor does its published/claimed population of 7700 +/- bring to mind skyscrapers and a thriving nightlife. Now, as a result of personal and direct experience, I can say that, despite J-ville’s bustling population of nearly 19,000, it’s likely not gonna puff its chest out too much on the subjects of great eateries, and big city culture. But then again, I’m from Houston, Texas. What the hell do I know about that stuff? Having not been to Ripon, I can’t compare the two (J-ville and Ripon), but either claiming much of an advantage here is kinda like being the tallest midget… As for the “Blue Children” reference, all I can say is ain’t no child that leaves three tracks in the sand…
So here’s the deal, Red. I look forward to the trip to Ripon when the schedule opens up to makes that a possibility. And it will. And, when it does, you gotta hook a brotha up with some of the finest cuisine and hospitality Ripon has to offer. Should you make it to either Houston or J-ville, I’ll do likewise. But be forewarned, the demographics in Houston, at least according to Wikipedia, might be a bit shocking to you.
I really am surprised they didn't move either Stevens Point or St Thomas down to this regional. I did guess that Rose Hulman would be placed here So I was half right.How much longer does that feeling hold out?
I see a lot of posting about Webster, but I still am not sold on them at this point. Could easily loose to Ripon in the first game. Agree with Big Poppa on Rose Hulman. They could be a force. Have played and beat some pretty solid teams this year, but did slump toward the end of the regular season.
I am going to pick Illinois Wesleyan. Don't as me why. Just have a feeling.
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.Ripon 7, St. Norbert 4His second in less than a month.....
Ripon moves to the championship. Jandron with the loss. Winske ejected.
While waiting for the final regional rankings to appear, here's my worksheet:
Midwest
1. St. Thomas (Pool A)
2. UW-Whitewater (WIAC Tournament)
3. St. Scholastica (Pool B)
4. UW-Stevens Point (WIAC Tournament)
5. Concordia (IL) (NATHC Tournament)
6. Edgewood (NATHC Tournament)
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?
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.
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....
