BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[pickleshiner]

Can't Oshkosh borrow guys that either quit, transferred, or didn't join the team this year for the DH at Whitewater?  Here's what their lineup could be.
1.  Nolan Fadness CF
2.  Justin Jirschele SS
3.  Blake Berger 1B
4.  Kyle Kannenberg 3B
5.  Andrew Eichstadt 2B
6.  Ben Sebesta LF
7.  Travis Helland RF
8.  Derek Hirosky C
9.  Lucas Wirth DH
Pitcher Ryan Demmin Or Jeremy Ruebens.  What could have been a championship team

[OshDude]

Can't Oshkosh borrow guys that either quit, transferred, or didn't join the team this year for the DH at Whitewater?  Here's what their lineup could be.
1.  Nolan Fadness CF
2.  Justin Jirschele SS
3.  Blake Berger 1B
4.  Kyle Kannenberg 3B
5.  Andrew Eichstadt 2B
6.  Ben Sebesta LF
7.  Travis Helland RF
8.  Derek Hirosky C
9.  Lucas Wirth DH
Pitcher Ryan Demmin Or Jeremy Ruebens.  What could have been a championship team

Helland didn't quit, transfer or fail to join the team.

[cubs]

Can't Oshkosh borrow guys that either quit, transferred, or didn't join the team this year for the DH at Whitewater?  Here's what their lineup could be.
1.  Nolan Fadness CF
2.  Justin Jirschele SS
3.  Blake Berger 1B
4.  Kyle Kannenberg 3B
5.  Andrew Eichstadt 2B
6.  Ben Sebesta LF
7.  Travis Helland RF
8.  Derek Hirosky C
9.  Lucas Wirth DH
Pitcher Ryan Demmin Or Jeremy Ruebens.  What could have been a championship team

Helland didn't quit, transfer or fail to join the team.

Either did Rubens...

[pickleshiner]

I realize they didn't quit or leave I meant they would be in the lineup if healthy.  Some of the guys on there did leave and I was just projecting their lineup without all the drama.  I personally believe they would've won the WIAC this year if Ruebens were healthy, Demmin and Jirsch would've stayed.  Kannenberg would've been their #3 starter.

[szlongball]

Think you can stick a fork in Oshkosh---They are done. Lose 22-6 in game 1 against Whitewater. Kannenberg goes 1 inning giving up 7 runs all earned.  Would be a little concerned with Whitewater pitching though. Oshkosh managed 6 runs off of Whitewater. Not saying Whitewater should have no hit them but I think a shutout wouldn't have been imposible.

[neverabenchwarmer]

Can't Oshkosh borrow guys that either quit, transferred, or didn't join the team this year for the DH at Whitewater?  Here's what their lineup could be.
1.  Nolan Fadness CF
2.  Justin Jirschele SS
3.  Blake Berger 1B
4.  Kyle Kannenberg 3B
5.  Andrew Eichstadt 2B
6.  Ben Sebesta LF
7.  Travis Helland RF
8.  Derek Hirosky C
9.  Lucas Wirth DH
Pitcher Ryan Demmin Or Jeremy Ruebens.  What could have been a championship team

Helland didn't quit, transfer or fail to join the team.

Can't Oshkosh borrow guys that either quit, transferred, or didn't join the team this year for the DH at Whitewater?  Here's what their lineup could be.
1.  Nolan Fadness CF
2.  Justin Jirschele SS
3.  Blake Berger 1B
4.  Kyle Kannenberg 3B
5.  Andrew Eichstadt 2B
6.  Ben Sebesta LF
7.  Travis Helland RF
8.  Derek Hirosky C
9.  Lucas Wirth DH
Pitcher Ryan Demmin Or Jeremy Ruebens.  What could have been a championship team

Helland didn't quit, transfer or fail to join the team.

Either did Rubens...

So that is 2 out of how many that either quit or transferred?  I believe the count is up to 7 as of last week.  I think Lechnir's antics have finally caught up with him.  I can't believe he has gotten away with it for so long. 

[BoBo]

Think you can stick a fork in Oshkosh---They are done. Lose 22-6 in game 1 against Whitewater. Kannenberg goes 1 inning giving up 7 runs all earned.  Would be a little concerned with Whitewater pitching though. Oshkosh managed 6 runs off of Whitewater. Not saying Whitewater should have no hit them but I think a shutout wouldn't have been imposible.

Funny stuff...make it 12 in the DH!! 

Warhawks sweep, winning game 2, 13-6.

[badgerwarhawk]

Riley Tincher (10-0) got the start and the win in the first game going five innings giving up nine hits and four runs.  Tom Kerndt relieved him and finished the final two innings.  Jason Hooper (4-2) started the second game and got the win with 6.2 innings, six hits, four runs and seven strikeouts.  Andrew Bauer, Ben Versnik and Brock Liston pitched in relief.  On the day Jordan Stine went 6x11, 4 RS, 4 RBI with a double and home run.  Dan Putnam was 4x7, 4 RS, 4 RBI with a double and home run.  Jeff Donovan was 3x4, 3 RS, 2 RBI with a double and home run. Rob Coe had 3x7, 4 RS, 3 RBI with a double.  Ryan Leavitt went 5x7, 2 RS, 6 RBI with a pair of doubles. Matt Beyer was 5x9, 3 RS, 8 RBI with a triple and home run.  Ben Kuhlmann went 3x5, 3 RS and 2 RBI and Nick Rechlitz 2x2, 4 RS, 1 RBI with a double.  Totally the WARHAWKS pounded out 37 hits in the double hitter.  

Oshkosh scored 21 runs against Point and got a win.  They scored 18 run against the WARHAWKS and lost all four.   Neither pitching staff shut them out.

[BoBo]

Oshkosh scored 21 runs against Point and got a win.  They scored 18 run against the WARHAWKS and lost all four.   Neither pitching staff shut them out.

Thanks bw for putting things into proper perspective. +k

[szlongball]

Riley Tincher (10-0) got the start and the win in the first game going five innings giving up nine hits and four runs.  Tom Kerndt relieved him and finished the final two innings.  Jason Hooper (4-2) started the second game and got the win with 6.2 innings, six hits, four runs and seven strikeouts.  Andrew Bauer, Ben Versnik and Brock Liston pitched in relief.  On the day Jordan Stine went 6x11, 4 RS, 4 RBI with a double and home run.  Dan Putnam was 4x7, 4 RS, 4 RBI with a double and home run.  Jeff Donovan was 3x4, 3 RS, 2 RBI with a double and home run. Rob Coe had 3x7, 4 RS, 3 RBI with a double.  Ryan Leavitt went 5x7, 2 RS, 6 RBI with a pair of doubles. Matt Beyer was 5x9, 3 RS, 8 RBI with a triple and home run.  Ben Kuhlmann went 3x5, 3 RS and 2 RBI and Nick Rechlitz 2x2, 4 RS, 1 RBI with a double.  Totally the WARHAWKS pounded out 37 hits in the double hitter.  

Oshkosh scored 21 runs against Point and got a win.  They scored 18 run against the WARHAWKS and lost all four.   Neither pitching staff shut them out.

Whitewater is supposed to have a better pitching staff and a more consistant offense. You do have a no-hitter thrown this year, and ranked #1 or#2 depending on which poll you look at. Was not riping on Whitewater in any way. Point is not as strong in the pitching department as they have been in the past. Plus with the amount of players Oshkosh keeps losing didn't think they would score as many runs as they did. Your offensive output is what I expected in this game. So enjoy your wins and give it a rest about Point not shutting out Oshkosh.

[cubs]

So enjoy your wins and give it a rest about Point not shutting out Oshkosh.

You were the one that mentioned "I think a shutout wouldn't have been imposible" so he was just replying to you....  You brought the topic up.....

[BigPoppa]

How far has Oshkosh fallen in the last few seasons? I knew they were struggling a little this year, but they are going to miss the WIAC post-season for the first time in who knows how long(The WIAC page goes back to "72 and Oshkosh appears to have been in every post-season). At 5-11, in sixth place, they are a shell of what they used to be. I know it is easy to blame Coach Lechnir for the team's issues, but the guy can flat out coach and his WIAC and national titles are a proof of that. Is there another reason for Oshkosh's fall in recent years? Is it due to the emergence of Whitewater and Stevens Point as national programs? Is it recruiting?
2010 Standings (Through 4/28)  

                           WIAC/Overall
Whitewater         17-3 29-4
Stevens Point      11-5 22-9
Superior               8-8 16-14
Platteville             9-11 19-14
La Crosse            6-10 14-17
Oshkosh              5-11 12-18
Stout                   4-12 9-20

[pickleshiner]

Whose going to take the 3rd spot for the tourney?  Who poses the biggest threat to Point in that 1rst game?  I'm pulling for Superior because I think Point can pound whoever their top pitcher is.  Platteville and LaCrosse really don't have an ace either but have pitchers capable of keeping Point around 5-6 runs.  I think if Point wants a chance to win the WIAC tourney they'll have to start Lorenze game 1 so they have Delorit and Williams for their matchup with Whitewater.

[MIACLUV]

Why not make the "conference tournament" more of a joke and just make the mid-season change to a best of 3 vs Point and Whitewater. Pretty soon it's going to be decided in the preseason poll. In most years the 3 team system works, this year it would actually take away from what would be a great 2 team matchup with fully loaded staff's. The WIAC has to figure it out and get back to a 4 team tournament maybe at a neutral site like Eau Claire. The 3rd and 4th teams usually have at least one pitcher on staff that can make for a great game.

[OshDude]

How far has Oshkosh fallen in the last few seasons? I knew they were struggling a little this year, but they are going to miss the WIAC post-season for the first time in who knows how long(The WIAC page goes back to "72 and Oshkosh appears to have been in every post-season). At 5-11, in sixth place, they are a shell of what they used to be. I know it is easy to blame Coach Lechnir for the team's issues, but the guy can flat out coach and his WIAC and national titles are a proof of that. Is there another reason for Oshkosh's fall in recent years? Is it due to the emergence of Whitewater and Stevens Point as national programs? Is it recruiting?
2010 Standings (Through 4/28)  

                           WIAC/Overall
Whitewater         17-3 29-4
Stevens Point      11-5 22-9
Superior               8-8 16-14
Platteville             9-11 19-14
La Crosse            6-10 14-17
Oshkosh              5-11 12-18
Stout                   4-12 9-20

Call me crazy, but I think UWO makes the WIAC tourney again this year. The Titans have eight games left against Stout and La Crosse.

It doesn't help when you lose your All-America pitcher to Tommy John, your #2 starter transfers into a D2 scholarship, your C hurts his shoulder and moves to 1B, your cleanup-hitting 3B quits, your SS transfers to a WIAC rival (although UWO's SS is doing OK) and your RF breaks his arm in Game 2.

It's hard enough to beat Whitewater and Stevens Point with your best. Good luck doing so with Plan B (or worse).