BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[OshDude]

Only three guys from Wisconsin were selected this year.

St. Norbert SS Adam Frost, 21st round to the Tigers.
West Bend East HS 3B Paul Hoenecke, 42nd round to the Tigers.
Arkansas-Little Rock LHP Steve Gilgenbach, 47th round to the Royals.

[OshDude]

There are four WIAC games to air on FSN Wisconsin this month. I remember a few cameras at the "Collision Game," so that could be the UWSP/UWO contest. It would give everyone a chance to see it for themselves instead of hearing the tall tales it has spawned. Hope that's the case.

UW-Whitewater vs. UW-La Crosse
Monday, June 9--7 p.m.

UW-Stevens Point vs. UW-Oshkosh
Monday, June 16--7 p.m.

UW-Whitewater vs. UW-Stevens Point
Saturday, June 21--Noon

UW-Whitewater vs. UW-Stevens Point
Thursday, June 26--7 p.m.

[szlongball]

There are four WIAC games to air on FSN Wisconsin this month. I remember a few cameras at the "Collision Game," so that could be the UWSP/UWO contest. It would give everyone a chance to see it for themselves instead of hearing the tall tales it has spawned. Hope that's the case.

UW-Whitewater vs. UW-La Crosse
Monday, June 9--7 p.m.

UW-Stevens Point vs. UW-Oshkosh
Monday, June 16--7 p.m.

UW-Whitewater vs. UW-Stevens Point
Saturday, June 21--Noon

UW-Whitewater vs. UW-Stevens Point
Thursday, June 26--7 p.m.

I believe these are the games from the WIAC tournament. Remember hearing at the tournament that the games would be televised in June on FSN.

[OshDude]

There are four WIAC games to air on FSN Wisconsin this month. I remember a few cameras at the "Collision Game," so that could be the UWSP/UWO contest. It would give everyone a chance to see it for themselves instead of hearing the tall tales it has spawned. Hope that's the case.

UW-Whitewater vs. UW-La Crosse
Monday, June 9--7 p.m.

UW-Stevens Point vs. UW-Oshkosh
Monday, June 16--7 p.m.

UW-Whitewater vs. UW-Stevens Point
Saturday, June 21--Noon

UW-Whitewater vs. UW-Stevens Point
Thursday, June 26--7 p.m.

I believe these are the games from the WIAC tournament. Remember hearing at the tournament that the games would be televised in June on FSN.

Makes sense. Bummer, then. Anyone see the "Collision Game" on FSN earlier in the year?

[szlongball]

Congrats to Aaron Dott for throwing a NO-Hitter on Wednseday for the LaCrosse Loggers. Surprised no one from WW posted this.

[Barber Greene]

Congrats to Aaron Dott for throwing a NO-Hitter on Wednseday for the LaCrosse Loggers. Surprised no one from WW posted this.

Thanks for the heads up...here is the story

Dott Makes Logger History vs. Bullfrogs


By Gregg Hoffmann

(Green Bay, WI)Aaron Dott made history last week for the Loggers, and by doing so also earned the team's Player of the Week honor.

Dott pitched the first no-hitter in team history, with a 6-1 win over the Green Bay Bullfrogs last Wednesday.

"It's something I've never done before in my life," said the  UW-Whitewater lefthander. "It's very exciting."

Dott surrendered seven walks and struck out four en route to the victory. He improved to 1-1 on the year.

"I didn't really have my best stuff," Dott said. "I was a little wild. My velocity was a little off. Of 134 pitches, I threw only four breaking balls. But, I was able to make pitches when I had to.

"I was able to throw a strike when I needed to. I also was able to get some batters to hit to the left side a couple times so the runner couldn't advance. My teammates made the plays when they had to."

The no-hitter was the latest in what already has been an exciting baseball season for Dott. He helped the Warhawks win the WIAC tournament this spring and played in the NCAA Division 3 World Series in Grand Chute.

http://www.lacrosseloggers.com/content/team/team_news?news_id=44

[badgerwarhawk]

Dott really has the potential to be very, very good and a professional prospect.   

[szlongball]

Sorry, but POINT WON the WIAC Tournament.

[badgerwarhawk]

Artificial turf approved for UW-Whitewater's baseball diamond ....

http://www.gazettextra.com/weblogs/latest-news/2008/jun/26/artificial-turf-approved-uw-whitewaters-baseball-d/

Although Prucha Field is probably as nice as any other baseball facility in the league with the turf and the other improvements slated it will be a first class facility once completed.

[badgerwarhawk]

Aaron Dott pitched .2 inning in the recent Northwoods League All-Star game.  After giving up a lead off walk Dott coaxed the next hitter into a groundout doubleplay.  Each team used 12 pitchers with only a few throwing a complete inning.  The South was victorious 8-4 in the game played in Madison.  Major league scouts were all over the place.

[ShineTime]

UWSP announced their recruiting class this past week and it looks rather impressive.  However, I don't see them getting ahead of Oshkosh and Whitewater this year based on the experience they return.  Point will have plenty of depth at all positions including the outfield and Cody Koback should fill in nice in CF.  Looks like they also have some solid junior transfers and Mike Blizel of Sturgeon Bay won legion player of the year.

[cubs]

UWSP announced their recruiting class this past week and it looks rather impressive.  However, I don't see them getting ahead of Oshkosh and Whitewater this year based on the experience they return.  Point will have plenty of depth at all positions including the outfield and Cody Koback should fill in nice in CF.  Looks like they also have some solid junior transfers and Mike Blizel of Sturgeon Bay won legion player of the year.

You may be able to add another All State performer to that list as well......

Rumor going around is that West De Pere's Brent Kakwitch has decided to change his mind and enroll at Point now instead of Oshkosh.  If this is the case, look for him to step right in and start on the infield for the Pointer's next season if this is indeed true.

[szlongball]

Due to a change in the schedule for the Rock River League Grand Championship Jeff Zielke(UWSP) will not get to pitch in the Championship Series for the Clyman Canners.
He was 13-0 with 8 CG  108 IP 107Ks  10 BB  1.00 ERA   16 runs  13 ER 
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The Canners record is currently 20-2 heading into the Championship series. He
also got a chance to pitch for the Madison Mallards at the end of the regular season. Threw a complete game, gave up 6 hits, struck out 6, walked 1 and gave up 2 earned runs against the Battle Creek Bombers in Michigan. 

[ShineTime]

Is Zielke going to be a starter or remain closer for Point this year?  I would say it depends on whether or not Hemstead is 100% as Zielke is so valuable as a closer.  If the West De Pere kid also comes to Point I think that may sway my decision on whether Point can win conference.  They are going to be loaded this year as well as Whitewater and Oshkosh.  One concern I have with Oshkosh is their starting pitching against quality teams.   After Rubens what are they going to have?  Point has Nix who I consider a shutdown pitcher and I think Delorit will be in the status this year also.  Their offense should be at the top again or near.

[szlongball]

My guess is Zielke will remain the closer. Hasn't made any difference with the stats he throws during the summer the last couple of years. No doubt he can handle the role of closer. I know a lot of his former and current summer  teammates don't understand why he doesn't start, but being able to pitch when called upon is the most important thing. Don't see him cracking the starting rotation with the recruits Point has coming in. Scott Williams and Luke Hoeschele also pitched well this summer in the Rock River League. Got to like Point's pitching top to bottom. Agree that Oshkosh could be suspect after Ruebens. Only about 7 months til the season gets under way.