BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[OshDude]

Point wins, 7-5. I don't feel any better about an Oshkosh bid than I did yesterday.

[cubs]

So what will the pitching match-up be tomorrow for Whitewater vs Oshkosh?  

I would think Whitewater would start either Jacobson or Munn.  As far as Oshkosh goes, I guess Perlewitz would probably get the start, but don't be surprised if Oshkosh uses about two or three other guys, including Matson (who threw 2.2 scoreless innings in relief against Whitewater during the regular season), Kuepper, and Leaman.

Any thoughts?

[ShineTime]

Reubens start and hopefully go 9 and Oshkosh wins and loses to Point in the title game.  Point gets automatic and Oshkosh and Whitewater still get regional bids with St. Olaf staying home.

[OshDude]

I also think Rube starts. Or maybe Ryno, then a quick hook with Rube should Ryno warrant one.

The WW radio guys said Rube and Jake were the probables. I'd prefer to see Randy Johnson, but with so many UWO lefty bats, running out LHPs against UWO makes sense. Plus, Jake is a gutty senior. Gotta give him a shot.

[BaseballFan]

Point wins, 7-5. I don't feel any better about an Oshkosh bid than I did yesterday.

Well I think they are still sitting ok, if Olaf gets 2 more wins could be a different story though

[ShineTime]

Well things couldn't have worked out better for WIAC fans as Point clinched the automatic berth and pretty much solidifed the WIAC getting 3 teams in the regional.  I have been researching and I would bet my savings and house that all 3 are in.  Any guesses on seeding or if Whitewater will not be in the Oshkosh regional?  Some observations from this weekends tournament are this:  If Nix is on for Point they can beat any team in D3.  Reason I make this statement is Whitewater had more success against Zimmerman last year than they did against Nix today and we all know where Zimmerman is.  I know this is going to probably piss Osh Dude off but I'm not trying to be a prick.  Oshkosh absolutely has to use Reubens as their #1 starter if they want to make the World Series.  If they can get another solid starter for next year they are going to have a great chance of winning the World Series.  Whitewater has a phenomenal offense along with pretty solid pitching.  They probably shouldn't have thrown Dominick for 145 pitches the other day especially when they have solid pitchers such as Hooper, Olsen, Rieck, and Jacobsen that can throw strikes off the bench.  I would say they are the best bet to advance to the World Series if they use their pitchers correctly.  I know I should just be happy that Point is in the regional but I can't stop thinking what if Point had Brandon Hemstead at 100% right now.  It seems every year Point has really bad luck and are 1 player away from having a chance.  Last year it was Coe and this year it is Hemstead.  Anyways, Good Luck to all WIAC teams that make it and as long as a WIAC team makes the Series I'm happy.

[BaseballFan]

Well things couldn't have worked out better for WIAC fans as Point clinched the automatic berth and pretty much solidifed the WIAC getting 3 teams in the regional.  I have been researching and I would bet my savings and house that all 3 are in.  Any guesses on seeding or if Whitewater will not be in the Oshkosh regional?  Some observations from this weekends tournament are this:  If Nix is on for Point they can beat any team in D3.  Reason I make this statement is Whitewater had more success against Zimmerman last year than they did against Nix today and we all know where Zimmerman is.  I know this is going to probably piss Osh Dude off but I'm not trying to be a prick.  Oshkosh absolutely has to use Reubens as their #1 starter if they want to make the World Series.  If they can get another solid starter for next year they are going to have a great chance of winning the World Series.  Whitewater has a phenomenal offense along with pretty solid pitching.  They probably shouldn't have thrown Dominick for 145 pitches the other day especially when they have solid pitchers such as Hooper, Olsen, Rieck, and Jacobsen that can throw strikes off the bench.  I would say they are the best bet to advance to the World Series if they use their pitchers correctly.  I know I should just be happy that Point is in the regional but I can't stop thinking what if Point had Brandon Hemstead at 100% right now.  It seems every year Point has really bad luck and are 1 player away from having a chance.  Last year it was Coe and this year it is Hemstead.  Anyways, Good Luck to all WIAC teams that make it and as long as a WIAC team makes the Series I'm happy.

WIAC will most likely get 3 teams in and the team thats most in jeopardy is oshkosh rather than UWW (UWW regular season champ and advanced farther in tourney)

1. UWW
2. St. Thomas
3. Point
4. CSS
5. Oshkosh
6. Knox

that is assuming thomas beats olaf and somebody from the midwest doesnt get shipped out i.e. Knox or CSS (yea yea 500 rule but could happen)

[formman]

Hello all,

Fun weekend in WIRapids...

But look at what I found on my Monster job search under the keyword baseball this morning:

Head Baseball Coach/Development Officer

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seeks a head baseball coach for 25% academic-year appointment and development officer for UW-L Foundation for the remaining 75%. Coaching responsibilities include all areas of oversight of the program including but not limited to: on and off-campus recruiting; program organization and planning; coaching and training student-athletes; developing game plans; staff management; and, involvement in team fundraising projects. The development officer will work in annual gift fundraising at the Leadership Club level. Reports directly to the president of the UW-L Foundation. Responsibilities include: identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of high level annual donors of unrestricted gifts. Prior professional fundraising experience at a 4-year college or university, computer literacy, analytical experience and abilities in financial planning required. Desired qualifications: master's degree, three years of prior coaching experience (some at college level), understanding of NCAA III mission and philosophy, and documented experience working in an institutional Foundation office. Sent letter of interest, current vita/resume, transcripts, and names and addresses of three current professional references to Larry Terry-Chair 09ATH01, UW-L, 1725 State St., 126 Mitchell Hall, La Crosse, WI 54601. Review of applications begins June 9, 2008 and continues until position is filled.

Any chance this is old news? I did not see anything on UW-LAX website about a resignation earlier in the year, etc.

[badgerwarhawk]

The specifics haven't been announced yet but the word around the Rapids was that WHITEWATER placed 8 players on the 20 player all conference team.  Coe and Stein were the finalists for position player of the year and Dominick and Ruebens for pitcher of the year.   Prather was announced as the Max Sprangler Scholar Athlete winner during the tournament.  WHITEWATER was proud to have five of the eight players nominated for the award.


Softball news: 
After three days all three WIAC schools remain alive.  WHITEWATER (to #1 ranked DePauw 6-5 in 8 innings) and Oshkosh (to EC 2-0) have one loss.  Eau Claire is undefeated.  Oshkosh will play St Thomas and the winner plays Eau Claire for the championship.  WHITEWATER meets Wartburg who they previously defeated 8-6 and that winner takes on DePauw for the championship.  The tournament is a double elimination format so it could extend to Monday before concluding.

[BaseballFan]

Softball news: 
After three days all three WIAC schools remain alive.  WHITEWATER (to #1 ranked DePauw 6-5 in 8 innings) and Oshkosh (to EC 2-0) have one loss.  Eau Claire is undefeated.  Oshkosh will play St Thomas and the winner plays Eau Claire for the championship.  WHITEWATER meets Wartburg who they previously defeated 8-6 and that winner takes on DePauw for the championship.  The tournament is a double elimination format so it could extend to Monday before concluding.

Dont care sorry

[badgerwarhawk]

Then knowing that Eau Claire has advanced to the softball World Series by beating  Oshkosh 6-0 would be meaningless to you, right?   And WHITEWATER beating Wartburg 7-3 to advance to the championship game with DePauw wouldn't interest you either. 

Ok, I understand, no problem.  

Never mind that they beat DePauw 2-1 in 9 innings to force another game tomorrow. I guess the fourth time is a charm. 

[voice]

I care

[janesvilleflash]

Me too.

[OshDude]

Make that three of us, although UWO over EC would have made it even more interesting for me.

[Z71Warhawk]

Then knowing that Eau Claire has advanced to the softball World Series by beating  Oshkosh 6-0 would be meaningless to you, right?   And WHITEWATER beating Wartburg 7-3 to advance to the championship game with DePauw wouldn't interest you either. 

Ok, I understand, no problem.   

Never mind that they beat DePauw 2-1 in 9 innings to force another game tomorrow. I guess the fourth time is a charm. 

Thanks BW..........