Who are the region's top teams? Wooster is the obvious choice as they are #1 in the nation, but who follows them if they stumble?

Does Marietta still have it? What about Ohio Wesleyan, Anderson, Albion, Allegheny??? Talk to me. What's the 4-1-1?

Quote from: Sweetness on January 25, 2006, 01:29:27 PM
North Park should just find after conference to play in because they are terrible.
If they keep this 1-34 record up, one day they are going to be on ESPN NEWS for worst baseball team ever.

I think that is a little harsh. NP is in a funk right now, but they will surprise a few teams this year and wind a few games. NP used to be a solid program when Bosko was running the show(early 90's). In fact, they were in the conference tourney a few time when I played in the CCIW. When he left, they struggled to find another quality coach and I think they have found that guy in Luke Johnson.

I know the feeling... I am waiting for someone to post them for me.

Quote from: augie_superfan on January 22, 2006, 07:40:04 PM
Here is a little preview of the Augie team:

First off, Augie lost 4 position players who saw significant time and also lose 3 of their top 4 starting pitchers.  These 3 combined for 27 of Augie's 44 starts.  Also, Augie's All-Region catcher will not be playing this year.  This leaves a major hole because the backup catcher transferred schools so Augie is looking for a catcher now.

Here is what they return at each position:
SS -   I have no clue....4 year starter lost to graduation

I haven't heard too much about what the recruiting class was like but I hear there is a nice freshman OF that will most likely get some time on varsity this season.  Augie's OF seems to be very solid.  Catcher is the biggest problem as it may require an infielder to move behind the plate.  I'm just not quite sure who will be playing the SS & 2B positions at this point but things are always changing.

If you have no catcher and no shortstop, it is going to be along season. Those are the two positions you anchor your defense around. They better swing it well if they plan to compete.

I was just looking at a few southern trip schedules and Carthage has a brutal opeing to their season.

March 11th- Kings College-PA (DH)
          12th- Anderson-IN (DH)
          14th- Cortland State-NY(#2 in poll)
          15th- UW- Oshkosh (DH- preseason #35 in nation)
          16th- Concordia-WI (DH)
          17th- Wheaton-MA (#25 in preseason poll)

4 of their first 10 games will be against nationally ranked teams.. that is a tough beginning if they stumble out of the gate. This could me a huge test for the Red Men early in the season.

From the Carthage Preview:
"We could have a lot of new guys on the field in 2006," admits coach Schmidt, "and that's a little scary for me.  The talent is there, but the question will be whether or not we can get them ready to play at our level this year.  All of the newcomers are going to have great futures here, but the future has to be now for us.  How we do in 2006 may be determined by how quickly the new guys learn to play at the level that we're accustomed to.  That said, we do have a lot of pitching experience.  Adding a senior transfer in Jon Olson only adds to the an experience level that already includes Scott Evosevich.  After that, the question will be whether not juniors like Jeff Livek, Brian Long, Zach Smigiel and Ryan Roufus can become productive pitchers for us.  If a few from that group step up, and if Jacob Husing continues to develop, then pitching should be our strength in 2006."

You can get schedule of the individual school websites. I dont the SCIaC website lists them other than the conference games.

Quote from: iwufans on January 22, 2006, 11:30:14 PM
Titanhammer,
Speaking of the little lady to be, I have yet to come up with an acceptable girl name that starts with "Q", as you had suggested

There is always Quillimina.

How about Quinn??

Quote from: Sweetness on January 22, 2006, 12:22:07 AM
So, what is the next baseball topic?

I was hoping to get a scouting report on the other CCIW teams. Are there others out the with info on NPU, Wheaton, North Central, Augie, or Millikin??

Scrappy?? He may not answer as he is currently coaching college ball on the West Coast. I believe his name is still quite prevalent in the record books.

I do not want to be the one to reveal his identity if he is choosing to keep it hidden, so I will let him make that decision.

As a Carthage alum, it hurts to see all the Bosko bashing going on. I happened to attend Carthage during the "lean years" in which a hoops victory was reason to tear apart the campus. We used to watch the games hoping for dunks, not victories.

Carthage fans have been spoiled the past few seasons. What's next??? Run out Augie Schmidt if they do not win the CCIW Baseball title?? How about getting rid of President Campbell if the school's library fines are not up to par???

Traditionally, they are among the top in the nation. I understand you think Elmhurst is going to be good, but until they prove it on the field(like Carthage and IWU have in the past) you are just blowing smoke.

I will believe it when I see it. I hope Elmhurst proves me wrong. It will make for a very exciting CCIW and lead to a potential extra berth in the NCAA Tourney for an at-large bid.