Quote from: kritterhawk on May 13, 2008, 10:56:37 PM
Great post with some good info augie_superfan.

I will predict that Augustana's bats will return to HOT as they were before the CCIW tournament.  I will also say that there will be atleast two Augustana Pitchers (that are not on the list you provided) that will have a impact on what happens in the next several days...Erickson & Engle. 

LET THE GAMES BEGIN BOYS!  Let's get it on.

I'm on the money so far.  Erickson pitched a tremendous game last night vs W-SP and Engle takes the mound tonight.  It's time for Augustana to leave no doubt.

Quote from: knarocky22 on May 15, 2008, 12:04:22 AM
I hate to say this, but this is becoming an embarassment for Augustana.  Apparently their game with Wartburg has been over for quite awhile, and still not even a score posted on the website.  I hope they pick up the slack tomorrow with the live stats or at least updates.  I know Augie has a beautiful facility, but this is still an embarassment, especially because they have the capability to do live stats...........

I have been following Augustana for 5 years now and have been frustrated almost every game day as the stats/game summary are never posted.  I usually find the game results from the opposing teams website way before it is even posted on the Augustana site.  Exactly, NO excuse for this in today's world. 

I think they must like to group 2 or 3 games into one posting on the website.  The made some changes this year to their website and it runs very slow which is also very frustrating at times.  OH WELL!  Life goes on and so does this years Augie Baseball Team!  Great come from behind win tonight!  Going to get exciting there tomorrow night.  GO VIKINGS!

Great post with some good info augie_superfan.

I will predict that Augustana's bats will return to HOT as they were before the CCIW tournament.  I will also say that there will be atleast two Augustana Pitchers (that are not on the list you provided) that will have a impact on what happens in the next several days...Erickson & Engle. 

LET THE GAMES BEGIN BOYS!  Let's get it on.

Congrats to IWU on its CCIW Championship....looks like they should be able to hang on with a huge lead late.  IMO, the CCIW deserves it's due respect and should have it's top 3 teams in the regional once again this year.  We'll have to wait and see what happens.   

Will it help Augustana secure a invite if Carthage wins the CCIW tournament today?  The CCIW has 3 of the top teams in the Region once again this year.

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on May 08, 2008, 10:50:58 PM
Wonder if Coach Augie is having second thoughts about relieving Husing?  He'd given up only 2 runs, 6 hits, and went 1-2-3 in the 8th.  Was he out of gas?

The lady sitting in front of me was counting pitches and Husing was at 144 at some point before he was eventually relieved to start the 9th.  Any coach would like to think you could a kid to get 3 outs leading by 3...especially a kid with 5 saves on the season.  It's happened to Augustana plenty of times this season.  Augustana Sr. pitcher Brandon Engle has at least 3 no decisions from getting pulled with the lead and then the bullpen losing it.  The Vikings usually finish strong and have got to be considered one of the hottest teams in DIII baseball right now.  Last night's game was a good one...both teams played with heart and gave it there all.  Carthage errors (2B) were costly IMO.  Augustana So. Pitcher Matt Erickson shut Carthage down for 5 innings too. 

Quote from: OshDude on May 08, 2008, 11:27:53 PM
Did Carthage try to bunt the cleanup hitter down one with no outs and guys on 1st and 2nd in the 9th? Hard to tell those things via live stats.

I believe so...Hughes was the batter I think.

I will be there rain or shine rooting on Augustana.  Unfortunately, it looks like there is more rain than shine in the forecast.  Regardless of who we are cheering for, we should expect great CCIW baseball as always.  4 teams well deserving of respect.  GO VIKINGS!

I would agree with REDMENFAN on everything he said in this post.  You can't soley rely on pitching.  IMO, Augustana has probably got the hottest bats going right now and have underachieved at times throughout the season both offensively and pitching.  Both have peaked and could not have come at a better time in the season.  Good luck to all 4 teams in Bloomington.  I will be there and can't wait!  GO VIKINGS!

Quote from: REDMENFAN on May 05, 2008, 07:59:03 AM
I'm surprised at the 19-3 score, but that's Carthage's first clunker of the season, and like you said, they were very deep into their pitching rotation. I haven't looked yet, but it very well may have been a kid who hasn't thrown in a game since the Florida trip.  Obviously you never want to lose like that, but I wouldn't say I'm worried or concerned about it, IMO.  When Carthage has one of their top 3-4 guys on the mound, they have a good shot at beating anyone in the country. If the bats aren't awake though, IWU proved in game 1 that the Redmen can't rely soley on pitching to get victories in big games. Should be a great conference tournament down in Bloomington.

One of Augustana's Sr. pitchers is off to a good start down in Florida...his first start of the year vs. Widener

Augustana (IL)         IP  H  R ER BB SO AB BF
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Brandon Engle.......  7.0  5  0  0  1  4 24 25

Augustana Pitcher, Brandon Engle is returning as far as I know....he is has 1 more year of athletic eligibility.  They had him listed all year as a "Jr." on the roster.  He will be back on the mound next season for the Vikings. 

Augustana & Carthage's showing prove that the CCIW is worth all the hype and talk.  Which ever team wins tomorrow deserves it!   GO VIKINGS!