BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[cubs]

Forgot to mention that Brad Archambeau was selected as the Max Sparger Scholar Athlete.

The following were Honorable Mention selections:
Brad Archambeau-Stevens Point
Sean Cummings-Superior
Jake Duske-Stout
Mickey Fadness-Oshkosh
Nate Hanson-Stout
Zach Harazin-La Crosse
Aaron Hopson-Platteville
Kyle Kannenberg-Oshkosh
Kyle Kannenberg-Oshkosh
Mike Kenseth-Whitewater
Ben Kuhlmann-Whitewater
Aaron Leitner-Whitewater
Tyler Lorenz-Stevens Point
Troy Mrkvicka-Oshkosh
Brett Olson-Superior
Daniel Putnam-Whitewater
Sam Spurney-Stevens Point
Mike Swanson-Superior
Luke Westphal-Oshkosh

The following were selected to the All Sportsmanship team:
Shaun Marshall-Superior
Troy Mrkvicka-Oshkosh
Joe Nartowicz-Platteville
Matt Phipps-Stout
Lance Poppy-La Crosse
Nick Rechlitz-Whitewater
Sam Spurney-Stevens Point

[02 Warhawk]

'hawks win 6-1 in first round game...

[Brewers20]

Here's a question whose the best all around Pointer shortstop over the past 10 years:  Jake Frombach, Justin Bushong, or Eric Fritz?  I'm curious to hear some opinions.  I'm going with Eric Fritz but by a narrow margin over Frombach. 

I'd have to go with Jake Frombach on that one, he was by far the best defensively out of the three, and he fit his role perfectly in the offense...Bush had an unbelievable senior year and should've been 1st team AC, but transferring from WW hurt him there, but didn't have as good of numbers his junior year (didn't help that he had to sit out a year because of the transfer rule).  Fritz can hit, no question there, but is shaky at times in the field.  I guess I have to go with Frombie because of consistency at a high level since his sophomore year.  All obviously excelled at the college level...Good ball players

[pickleshiner]

Looks like Point was more than ready to play today killing St. Scholastica.  Carthage really could've made the regional interesting if Perez could've gone.  I have to believe Carthage would've won that game if he was on the hill with Schuld getting roughed up.  St. Thomas has so much pitching depth it's scary.  Point has to win tomorrow to have a chance at the world series whereas St. Thomas or Whitewater could lose and still have a very good chance.  I'm assuming Point throws Williams since he was lights out last year against St. Thomas.

[BoBo]

Looks like Point was more than ready to play today killing St. Scholastica.  Carthage really could've made the regional interesting if Perez could've gone.  I have to believe Carthage would've won that game if he was on the hill with Schuld getting roughed up.  St. Thomas has so much pitching depth it's scary.  Point has to win tomorrow to have a chance at the world series whereas St. Thomas or Whitewater could lose and still have a very good chance.  I'm assuming Point throws Williams since he was lights out last year against St. Thomas.

Who's to say Perez wouldn't have been roughed up, too?
Is this a single elimination tournament for Point, while a double elimination for St. Thomas and Whitewater? Until Point records 2 losses, they are still in it - this is not a time to jump ship, Kirby P!!   While Point lacks the pitching depth of the other two schools, when you have guys that can compete like Point does, anything can happen in regional play. Keep the faith, bud!!

[badgerwarhawk]

Jeff Donovan didn't get POY but he was a first team all conference player at two positions.  [sarcasm]Maybe he should have focused on one.[/sarcasm]

Schud was only "roughed up" in the first inning and a bit in the second.  After that there was little doubt who was in control.  I don't know that Perez would have made much difference. 

[GBMAN]

Nice outing by Tincher of Whitewater.

[schmolph]

Congrats to Point,but what a pathetic performance by CSS.

[pickleshiner]

It was nice to see Jared Surman got in and did some damage at the end.  I'm a huge Surman fan and think he could come up huge for Point in this tournament.  He has a lot of pop and is one of those guys who can go yard on any pitch.  I just don't know how many opportunities he'll get. 

[OshDude]

Story about UWO baseball in today's local paper. A sample:
Lechnir also believes it takes a certain type of personality and athlete to make it at UWO, one he said he's seeing less of as the years pass.

"In our program ... we require you to go to school," Lechnir said. "Is that different than most places? Yes. If they want to go to class every day and earn their grade, then it may be the right fit.

http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20100523/OSH02/100522013

[BoBo]

Story about UWO baseball in today's local paper. A sample:
Lechnir also believes it takes a certain type of personality and athlete to make it at UWO, one he said he's seeing less of as the years pass.

"In our program ... we require you to go to school," Lechnir said. "Is that different than most places? Yes. If they want to go to class every day and earn their grade, then it may be the right fit.

http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20100523/OSH02/100522013

Is he saying students/baseball athletes at UWSP and UWW don't go to class? That's what it sounds like to me. That has a Floyd Landis kind of tone to it!!   

IMHO, if the Points and Whitewaters of the WIAC world used the Oshkosh model to build their programs and now do it better than the original, it would be time for me to get a little humble, forget the excuses, and make some changes to hopefully turn the tide in the new WIAC-order. Otherwise, get used to the status quo!!

[Just Bill]

Typical Tom.  I almost spit milk out of my nose when the former UWO players said of some players who can't "make" it at UWO, "It's always someone else's fault."  Have you looked at your head coach?  "It's alway someone else's fault" could be his middle name.  He sure is good at holding players accoutable but he doesn't apply the same scrutiny to himself.

Other teams get good? "Our kids go to class, theirs don't"

Kids quit the program? "They didn't have what it takes to make it at Oshkosh."

He's drowning in denial.  I agree that kids are different than they were 10 and 20 years ago. In response he's chosen to whine about it and cut down programs who seem to be succeeding just fine with this type of kid.  How about you stop resting on your laurels and bellyaching about how soft today's kids are and figure out a way to succeed. If he's unwilling (obviously) or not a good enough coach (not likely) to adjust then step down and let someone else have a crack at it.  Until then quit the whining and finger pointing and get the job done.

[badgerwarhawk]

Just keep doing it the way you're doing it, Tom.  Don't change a single thing.

[pickleshiner]

Will the new AD at Oshkosh have what it takes to tell him change your style or we'll find someone who will? 

[BigPoppa]

Will the new AD at Oshkosh have what it takes to tell him change your style or we'll find someone who will? 

No chance. Like it or not, Lechnir is there to stay as he has the credentials to keep him there. Winner (except for this season) get a much longer leash.