Quote from: Gregory Sager on April 18, 2014, 06:13:44 PM
Elmhurst completes the doubleheader sweep with a 7-1 win over Carthage.

I wish the Redmen would make up their mind about what they are... What the heck is going on in Kenosha? Augie Schmidt certainly has not forgotten how to coach(guy is in the ABCA Hall of Fame for a reason), but are they struggling to get same recruits they did on the past?

I know I am not the only Carthage alum that is frustrated with the past three seasons.

Carthage is a senior-dominated team -- seven of the thirteen position players who've played in ten or more games are seniors, and six of the eight pitchers who've appeared in five or more games are seniors. Therefore, if this is a recruiting problem for Augie Schmidt, it's a problem that goes back for a few years.

Quote from: Gregory Sager on April 18, 2014, 06:27:44 PM
Wheaton sweeps the doubleheader at Pfund in easy fashion, dumping Millikin in the nightcap by a score of 9-2.

North Central leads Illinois Wesleyan in the second inning at Horenberger, 1-0. It's the only game they're playing today, as the two tomorrow will be played in Napervegas.

Mayor Pradel and the NAPPerville City Council, who work so diligently to promote the city's wholesome image as the Wheaton of South DuPage County, would like to know the origin of the word "Napervegas" which they view as a libelous attempt to besmirch the good name of their morally pure domicile. Support is rapidly building for the initiation of legal proceedings against the offending individual or group. 

I would guess that the way to prove that correlation equals causation in this particular instance would be to look at wherever Brian Mosher is coaching now (if he is in a situation in which he's doing the recruiting for a school's baseball team) and see how successful that program has been with his players since 2005.

Two weeks ago Elmhurst was 0-8, and was battling Millikin for the basement.  Since then, they have gone 6-1!  I used to be salivating over closing the regular season against Elmhurst (much like Augie is no doubt savoring closing against Millikin) - not so much anymore.

Can anyone explain the sudden recovery of the Jays?  Did someone get healthy finally, or it is just one of those things?

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on April 21, 2014, 06:38:13 PM
Two weeks ago Elmhurst was 0-8, and was battling Millikin for the basement.  Since then, they have gone 6-1!  I used to be salivating over closing the regular season against Elmhurst (much like Augie is no doubt savoring closing against Millikin) - not so much anymore.

Can anyone explain the sudden recovery of the Jays?  Did someone get healthy finally, or it is just one of those things?

Elmhurst has a potent batting lineup, so they can put a lot of runs on the board in a hurry. Their pitching was very spotty, but it sounds like several pitchers have stepped up their game.

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on April 21, 2014, 06:38:13 PM
Two weeks ago Elmhurst was 0-8, and was battling Millikin for the basement.  Since then, they have gone 6-1!  I used to be salivating over closing the regular season against Elmhurst (much like Augie is no doubt savoring closing against Millikin) - not so much anymore.

Can anyone explain the sudden recovery of the Jays?  Did someone get healthy finally, or it is just one of those things?

This is what I posted here a month ago:

Quote from: Gregory Sager on March 30, 2014, 10:18:49 PMThe Bluejays can rake big-time, and I would not take them lightly. They will bludgeon more than one CCIW starter this year. However, their pitching staff is gasoline alley. Their team ERA is now 9.06 and the team WHIP is now 2.157. I think that Elmhurst will be involved in a whole bunch of 13-9 types of games.

In that 6-1 stretch you've mentioned, Chuck, the 'jays have scored an average of seven runs per game. As I predicted, their offense has ultimately made them more competitive than people would've thought, given their early record. The big difference has been their pitching; over their last five games (including the 3-1 loss to Concordia WI), the 'jays have allowed only ten runs total, and they've been consistent about it -- a one-run game, three two-run games, and a three-run game.

But, while I think that Elmhurst's pitching is definitely improving, I think that some of this might be a matter of competition as well. I mentioned a couple of days ago how EC managed to more or less silence Carthage bats this past weekend. But, given that Carthage is (if you exclude hapless Millikin) the worst offense in the league in batting average and slugging average, and next-to-worst in on-base percentage, you have to wonder how much of it was improved 'jays pitching and how much of it was just a lack of punch at the plate by the Red Men.

Quote from: Gregory Sager on April 22, 2014, 03:04:05 PM

Quote from: Mr. Ypsi on April 21, 2014, 06:38:13 PM
Two weeks ago Elmhurst was 0-8, and was battling Millikin for the basement.  Since then, they have gone 6-1!  I used to be salivating over closing the regular season against Elmhurst (much like Augie is no doubt savoring closing against Millikin) - not so much anymore.

Can anyone explain the sudden recovery of the Jays?  Did someone get healthy finally, or it is just one of those things?

This is what I posted here a month ago:

Quote from: Gregory Sager on March 30, 2014, 10:18:49 PMThe Bluejays can rake big-time, and I would not take them lightly. They will bludgeon more than one CCIW starter this year. However, their pitching staff is gasoline alley. Their team ERA is now 9.06 and the team WHIP is now 2.157. I think that Elmhurst will be involved in a whole bunch of 13-9 types of games.

In that 6-1 stretch you've mentioned, Chuck, the 'jays have scored an average of seven runs per game. As I predicted, their offense has ultimately made them more competitive than people would've thought, given their early record. The big difference has been their pitching; over their last five games (including the 3-1 loss to Concordia WI), the 'jays have allowed only ten runs total, and they've been consistent about it -- a one-run game, three two-run games, and a three-run game.

But, while I think that Elmhurst's pitching is definitely improving, I think that some of this might be a matter of competition as well. I mentioned a couple of days ago how EC managed to more or less silence Carthage bats this past weekend. But, given that Carthage is (if you exclude hapless Millikin) the worst offense in the league in batting average and slugging average, and next-to-worst in on-base percentage, you have to wonder how much of it was improved 'jays pitching and how much of it was just a lack of punch at the plate by the Red Men.

Possibly the most painful reality I have ever read on this board.

I feel some of that pain secondhand, BP, since your Red Men beat my Vikings two out of three.

Wheaton loses to Northwestern in Evanston.  Game is currently being replayed on the Big Ten Network.
http://athletics.wheaton.edu/news/2014/4/22/BB_0422143255.aspx?path=baseball

Carroll joining:


Waukesha—(April 25, 2014)—Carroll University will join the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) as a full member in the 2016-17 academic year. It is anticipated the university will become an associate member for women's lacrosse beginning in 2015-16, one year before full membership in the CCIW begins. Carroll returns to the CCIW after a 22-year absence, bringing the total number of full members in the conference to nine.

"We are delighted to return to the CCIW. It is one of the premier NCAA Division III conferences in the country and is comprised of institutions that are widely recognized for academic excellence," said Doug Hastad, president of Carroll University. "We are especially excited for our student-athletes who will be able to test their skills against some of the finest competition in the country. We look forward to renewing our relationship with these outstanding institutions. It is a proud day for the Carroll family."

Carroll was a member of the CCIW conference from 1955 to 1992. Since then, Carroll has been a member of the Midwest Conference. The announcement marks the first change in full membership since the university left the CCIW after the 1991-92 academic year.

"Joining the CCIW is a significant achievement for our Pioneers Athletic Program," said Joe Baker, athletic director for Carroll University. "Future student-athletes have a lot to look forward to as we also prepare to add men's and women's lacrosse to our sports lineup in fall, and begin renovations on our Van Male Fieldhouse this summer."

Founded in 1846, Carroll University serves an enrollment of 3,539 students and an athletics department that sponsors 20 sports (10 men's and 10 women's). The university is adding men's and women's lacrosse for the 2014-15 season.

"Our office will begin the process of incorporating Carroll into all of our conference schedules starting in 2016-17," CCIW Commissioner Chris Martin said. "We will work to create draft schedules for our athletics directors to review and decide upon as we add an additional game or series."

Currently, the CCIW sponsors 21 sports and will sponsor men's & women's lacrosse beginning in 2014-15. CCIW schools have accounted for 46 NCAA Division III National Championships in its 68-year history.

Quote from: gbpuckfan on April 25, 2014, 09:49:51 AM
Carroll joining:


Waukesha—(April 25, 2014)—Carroll University will join the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) as a full member in the 2016-17 academic year. It is anticipated the university will become an associate member for women's lacrosse beginning in 2015-16, one year before full membership in the CCIW begins. Carroll returns to the CCIW after a 22-year absence, bringing the total number of full members in the conference to nine.

"We are delighted to return to the CCIW. It is one of the premier NCAA Division III conferences in the country and is comprised of institutions that are widely recognized for academic excellence," said Doug Hastad, president of Carroll University. "We are especially excited for our student-athletes who will be able to test their skills against some of the finest competition in the country. We look forward to renewing our relationship with these outstanding institutions. It is a proud day for the Carroll family."

Carroll was a member of the CCIW conference from 1955 to 1992. Since then, Carroll has been a member of the Midwest Conference. The announcement marks the first change in full membership since the university left the CCIW after the 1991-92 academic year.

"Joining the CCIW is a significant achievement for our Pioneers Athletic Program," said Joe Baker, athletic director for Carroll University. "Future student-athletes have a lot to look forward to as we also prepare to add men's and women's lacrosse to our sports lineup in fall, and begin renovations on our Van Male Fieldhouse this summer."

Founded in 1846, Carroll University serves an enrollment of 3,539 students and an athletics department that sponsors 20 sports (10 men's and 10 women's). The university is adding men's and women's lacrosse for the 2014-15 season.

"Our office will begin the process of incorporating Carroll into all of our conference schedules starting in 2016-17," CCIW Commissioner Chris Martin said. "We will work to create draft schedules for our athletics directors to review and decide upon as we add an additional game or series."

Currently, the CCIW sponsors 21 sports and will sponsor men's & women's lacrosse beginning in 2014-15. CCIW schools have accounted for 46 NCAA Division III National Championships in its 68-year history.

It seems like a logical move for Carroll. They did not seem to fit with the MWC. Carthage HAS to be excited to have another member from Wisconsin in the CCIW, which I wanted to rename the CCIC(College Conference of Illinois and Carthage) since Carthage was the only member not in Illinois.

We've been discussing the Carroll addition since yesterday in the CCIW football and men's basketball rooms. I don't think that baseball is likely to be affected much by Carroll coming into the league.

NPU draws first blood, with 3 runs in the second, 1 more in the third - after 2.5 innings, they lead 4-0.  Soldano looking very solid for NPU; Jeff Johnson of IWU is not.

NPU's leaving too many runners on base, which has been a chronic problem of late.

IWU homers twice, so it's now 4-2 in the fifth.