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#1
Midwest Region / Re: BB: Midwest Region
May 10, 2015, 08:01:24 PM
Quote from: cubs on May 10, 2015, 05:13:27 PM
So right now, this is what we have in for teams more than likely:

Stevens Point-Pool A
Whitewater-Pool C
La Crosse-Pool C?
Ripon-Pool A
Concordia-Chicago-Pool A
Carthage-Pool A
St. Scholastica-Pool A
St. John's-Pool A
Coe College-Pool A
Webster-Pool C
Greenville-Pool A
Anderson-Pool A
Wartburg-Pool C?
Wash U-Pool B

Looks like this will be the 14 teams that are split between Wartburg and La Crosse assuming both Wartburg and La Crosse get in..  Safe to assume either Wartburg or La Crosse will be a 6-team Regional while the other is an 8-team Regional.

I think this is a pretty strong assessment Cubs.  Last year there was a lot of movement with several teams getting shipped around the country.  I think there were 2 mideast teams in the Central regional for example.  Any thoughts on how much movement there might be this year?  I do not think there will be 3 wiacs in the Midwest regional.  I also think the 3 wiacs should be the top 3 in the last regional ranking.  Will be interesting to see how the conference tournaments change things in the eyes of the committee.
#2
Quote from: cubs on May 10, 2015, 04:26:02 PM
Quote from: ShineTime on May 10, 2015, 04:14:38 PM
Beau truly is a bulldog but I don't understand the decision don't regionals begin Wednesday. Either way very impressive to see point fight back and win it the way they did.  I also believe they'll be at Wartburg and be a 2 or 3.  Did St Thomas win today I actually think they could be dangerous if they get in.
Today was likely Beau's throw day, so he just did it in game action instead of in the bullpen after the game.

St. John's beat St. Thomas 9-6 in Game #1 to force second championship...

SJU was leading UST 3-1 in the 8th inning last I saw...

5-1 SJU still batting in the top of 9.
#3
Midwest Region / Re: BB: Midwest Region
May 10, 2015, 03:04:05 PM
Is the MIAC a one bid conference?  I'm thinking so... thoughts?
#4
Quote from: therocket21 on May 08, 2015, 02:40:21 PM
Quote from: NuckBall on May 08, 2015, 12:59:09 PM
Any idea how UWS will fit in the grand scheme of things moving forward? Is their program strong enough to compete with the top teams in this conference?

I am guessing they will be the 2nd best team in the conference next year. But, that is just my opinion. They will add three more competitive games to the Saints' conference schedule, which I think CSS will look forward to.

Two games actually, the conference is switching to 2 game series instead of 3 with the addition of another team.  Not only will UWS compete but they will be contenders for the conference and tournament championships in my opinion.
#5
Quote from: cubs on April 24, 2015, 09:38:55 AM
Quote from: biggio34 on April 23, 2015, 05:25:29 PM
1.  UWW  2.  LAX  3.  Bethel  4.  UWSP  5.  Conc-Moorhead  6.  Plateville
Biggio EASILY the closest with his predictions!!!!

Nice Work!!!!  You probably would have hit all six if not for Platteville's poor SOS.

For some reason I do not think these rankings will hold up next week.  :)  Let's see how the weekend plays out, but if UWW isnt #1 next week I will be shocked.  3 Miac's in the rankings... I wonder when the last time that happened?
#6
1.  UWW  2.  LAX  3.  Bethel  4.  UWSP  5.  Conc-Moorhead  6.  Plateville
#7
The regional rankings should be interesting.  Do those happen soon?  It seems that there are not really any dominate teams in the region other than Whitewater.  Anyone care to take a stab at the rankings?  I haven't seen or followed it enough to make an educated guess but I always enjoy seeing other people's takes.
#8
Quote from: Bishopleftiesdad on December 05, 2014, 04:00:50 PM
Would I be correct to say that a conference tourney might help the winner toward getting a pool B bid? I know the UAA has a tournament. It does not occur at the end of the season, so it is not the exact same thing.

I think you mean pool C bid... pool B is for teams that are not a part of a conference that has an AQ.  If a team is on the edge of consideration for pool C and they have a strong showing in their tournament but do not win it, it could still certainly help their case for getting selected.
#9
Quote from: Bishopleftiesdad on November 28, 2014, 10:07:16 PM
So I was surfing the web. And back in 2009 when UW-Lacrosse almost dropped baseball, Karner said that would probably mean an emd to the WIAC tournament.
http://m.jsonline.com/more/sports/blogs/48072687.html
I have not heard this since Superior left for the UMAC. But does anybody think that the WIAC will do away with their tourney starting in 2018?

I do believe that you need to have at least 7 teams in a conference to qualify for an AQ bid in baseball.  Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

As far as the WIAC goes, my guess is that they will/are efforting adding another school to take the place of UWS.  I doubt they will want to lose their AQ in baseball, or other sports if that is a possibility.  What are the qualifications to be included in the WIAC?  And what schools might be interested in joining if it was an option?  I wouldn't think too many athletics programs would be overly excited to jump into a conference with UWW, Point, LAX etc... but it is certainly interesting to ponder.
#10
Central Region / 2014 Central Regional
May 13, 2014, 12:14:55 PM
A new board to be posting on for me... and I'm happy to be here!  Looking forward to seeing how what seems to be a fairly competitive regional turns out.  What can you central folks tell me about Buena Vista?  Looks like they have some really solid pitching.

How does this ballpark play?  From the pictures it appears to be a pretty standard setup but I could not find the dimensions anywhere.  Does it play big or small for college baseball?

I think the top 3 seeds are the clear favorites, it will be interesting to see if the bottom 3 can hang with them and do some damage.
#11
Quote from: cubs on May 11, 2014, 09:37:23 PM
Quote from: biggio34 on May 11, 2014, 08:17:24 PM
Badger... Is haen for uww hurt?  I noticed in the box scores he hasn't played the last few weeks.
Talk to Just Bill....   ;D  ;)  ;D

It doesn't really have anything to do with that, does it?  Seems like the worse thing that could come from that situation that the kid would lose a year of eligibility.  But why would that take him out of the lineup now?
#12
Badger... Is haen for uww hurt?  I noticed in the box scores he hasn't played the last few weeks.
#13
CSS won the UMAC.
#14
Quote from: Spence on May 11, 2014, 01:50:23 AM
Did some numbers here.

SP is 7-6 vs. regionally ranked (all regions), UWL is 4-12 (ouch).
SP has beaten Rowan and Southern Maine, which will likely be top 2 seeds in their regions, and is 1-4 against UWW.
UWL is 1-5 vs. UWW and has no other what I would call high-high wins (they played Cal Lu, UST and Buena Vista, but lost).

UWL was 18-9, UWSP 15-10 against common opponents. Somewhat amazingly, there were none outside the WIAC.

Head to head is 3-2, UWSP; nearly a push. SOS is UWSP 3, UWL 5; nearly a push there.

UWL's regionally ranked record is *really* hard to get away from, even when you consider how many of those teams are top 2 seeds. Aside from UWW, UWSP's only losses to regionally ranked are to La Crosse, and they've got more wins than losses against them.

Using the primary criteria, it comes down to whether you value common opponents or performance against regionally ranked. I think the difference in the latter is big enough that it'll be the determining factor. Beating Rowan and USM vs. losing to UST, Buena and Cal Lu is pretty much what it comes down to.

Well done Spence.  If it is that close, who is to say that both teams won't be in? 
#15
Quote from: badgerwarhawk on April 24, 2014, 04:38:59 PM
I was wondering if St Scholastica would be included.  Ten losses is quite a few though they'll probably get an automatic bid when they win their league.  The St Scholastica team I saw play us wasn't anything like the Saint teams I've been accustomed to seeing.

You are correct in your assessment that this years saints team has not played the type of baseball their teams have played in the last few years.  They have had their best schedule SOS wise in years though playing uww, Webster, conc c, st. Thomas... But have not really beaten anyone good.  I have not seen them play yet this year (4 more inches of snow in Duluth today) but word on the street is that they are young and missing some offense compared to the last few seasons.

With all that said... My guess is they would love to be the associate member of the wiac baseball conference... Playing against the best makes you better.