I would agree and say that typically when conferences are "down" it revolves around the fact that there is not a clear creme of the crop. I am a MIAC fan at heart, but the WIAC is a stronger conference come national tournament time. Lax's Scray has beaten St Thomas, but also been beaten by Mac. I think the WIAC top teams are more posed for a national tournament run then the top 4 of the MIAC because of depth on the hill, with the exception of St Thomas. They have guys who threw 30 innings last year who have thrown less than 10 this year. They will be dangerous in a weekend tourney. Though who knows maybe they got hot too early?

Interesting to think about Big Poppa, I did not realize that. Who is up top in the CCIW with North Park? Carthage? I don't know enough about the MWC to comment on that. Biggio I hope you are correct and we see a second MIAC or WIAC school in the tourney.

It is clear as we approach the midway point in conference that the Tommies are the creme of the crop. They play great defense, have fantastic pitching, and can put together hits when they need to. How does everyone else feel about the rest of the conference? The johnnies have some pitching, auggies have been playing well, and mac picked up two big wins over bethel tues. I think unless something crazy happens come conf tourney time the MIAC is a one bid conference. And if that is the case who all will be in the midwest region given the folks on the WIAC board feel they are also a one bid conference?

What about pitching? We saw the new bat rule impact the style of play last year, and with Edwards, Hughes, and Kramer graduated who steps in to fill the void?

Rumor has it that Jay Slick will be transferring to Augsburg this coming fall. Any word on if it is true and if so how do people feel about it? Wonder if it has anything to do with the removal of the Bethel coach.