BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[BaseballFan]

Agree probably not anymore than 5K, I believe Adian Kummet who went 20 picks before Dott did not get more than that when he signed with the Reds

[Just Bill]

WIAC baseball alum wins a World Series of Poker event, earning $521,991:

http://www.madison.com/tct/mad/topstories/455481

[TitanBystander]

Quote from the linked Article: 
Baldwin, who earned a degree in psychology with a minor in mathematics at Whitewater, played right field for the Warhawks, who finished third his junior year and won the title his senior year.

He said his psychology degree "translates pretty well to poker."

The WSOP reported that a few of Baldwin's college baseball coaches were present, as they were on a recruiting trip and learned that Baldwin was playing for a WSOP gold bracelet.
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So Lacrosse can't find $60K to keep their team solvent, but Whitewater can send "A few" coaches to Vegas on a "scouting trip". 

I'm pushing the B.S. button on the "scouting trip" thing and pray to god that my tax money isn't helping to fund boondoggles like this one. 

Shame on the Warhawk Administration!  You should be embarrassed.

[badgerwarhawk]

WIAC baseball alum wins a World Series of Poker event, earning $521,991:

http://www.madison.com/tct/mad/topstories/455481

Eric was a really good player and a big part of our success.  It's nice to see he's having success in Vegas too.

Way cool.  Thanks for the link JB.

Save your righteous indignation Bystander.   The boondoggle was paid with booster and camp money so none of your tax money was used.   Also they were actually on a fund raising trip not recruiting.  We have a wealthy booster who resides in the Las Vegas area. 

I've had an opportunity to speak with someone who has first hand knowledge of the deal Dott signed.  Dagger, you and Baseball fan aren't even in the ballpark.  I promised not to disclose the specifics but I will say it includes money, a tuition commitment and the total value of the deal is even greater than my initial source thought possible.  I guess you can never underestimate the value of a big left-hander. 

[Just Bill]

Half a million last week, a quarter of a million this week.

http://www.madison.com/tct/mad/latest/456464

Clearly, I've chosen the wrong career path.

[Just Bill]

WIAC announces cost-cutting measures:

http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/sports/456626

[OshDude]

Stumbled across this kinda old story from 6/23 about La Crosse's efforts to save the program. The article paints an optimistic picture regarding the $50k needed by the first deadline in September and a sadly predictable pessimistic view toward the long-term fund-raising mark of ~$350K by May 2010.
The story also details the origins of a Web site, www.saveuwlbaseball.com, which was set up to accept contributions.
http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2009/06/23/sports/1sports23.txt

[badgerwarhawk]

The Nationals have placed Jordan Zimmermann on the 15 day disabled list with a sore elbow. 

[Just Bill]

The Nationals have placed Jordan Zimmermann on the 15 day disabled list with a sore elbow. 

Arrgh!  And right before he was going to start in Milwaukee too!  That stinks. 

[dgilblair]

The Nationals have placed Jordan Zimmermann on the 15 day disabled list with a sore elbow. 

That stinks......lets hope its just a little strain.

[badgerwarhawk]

Work is underway on Prucha Field.   Looks like a mess now but, supposedly, come mid-September is going to be a jewel.  New backstop, artificial infield, foul territory and warning track, relocated deeper fences, natural grass outfield w/irrigation and several other improvements as well. 

[OshDude]

Work is underway on Prucha Field.   Looks like a mess now but, supposedly, come mid-September is going to be a jewel.  New backstop, artificial infield, foul territory and warning track, relocated deeper fences, natural grass outfield w/irrigation and several other improvements as well. 

Fantastic! Been hoping for that one.

Makes me think again about one of us being on the chopping block. All of this money is being spent on much-needed infrastructure. Saying this stuff is more important than LAX baseball is preaching to the choir. But this is silly money. I can't even comprehend how much money this is. But I do understand what $50,000 is. Hard to imagine with all of this cash floating around – nearly 3/4 of a billion doll hairs – that $50k/year is a deal-breaker.

[badgerwarhawk]

Troubling news ref: Jordan Zimmermann

From today's WSJ:

"The Washington Nationals have asked renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews to look at the MRI of right-hander Jordan Zimmermann's sore elbow. Zimmermann, an Auburndale native and form UW-Stevens Point athlete who's been on the disabled list with the injury since July 19, had the exam Friday and the Nationals did not like what they saw.  The sent the results to Andrews Saturday."  


Bummer

[cubs]

Zimmerman out for the rest of the season and likely all of 2010 as well.....

http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/chatter/2009/aug/10/zimmermann-needs-tommy-john-surgery/

[badgerwarhawk]

That's a tough break.  However I have heard it said that after Tommy John surgery players can return with a stronger arm than before.  Hopefully the Nationals still have a spot for him.  He was a bright spot on their pitching staff so you'd think they wouldn't be ready to give up on him just yet.