BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[pickleshiner]

Because it's getting frustrating seeing Point win 30 games a year and choking when it comes to crunch time.  Of course I want them to make regionals but am realistic and know they have no chance to do anything unless they start playing baseball every game no matter who the opponent is.  I realize they can beat Whitewater on any given day but they also can lose to Oshkosh, St. Norbert, and LaCrosse on any given day.  It's alumni day today and they give that kind of effort.

[BoBo]

Because it's getting frustrating seeing Point win 30 games a year and choking when it comes to crunch time.  Of course I want them to make regionals but am realistic and know they have no chance to do anything unless they start playing baseball every game no matter who the opponent is.  I realize they can beat Whitewater on any given day but they also can lose to Oshkosh, St. Norbert, and LaCrosse on any given day.  It's alumni day today and they give that kind of effort.

Someone needs to remind you that for the last 5 years (other than last year when there was a three way tie), UWSP has failed to win the conference regular season title, yet, during "crunch time" at the conference tournament, pulls out the win and the automatic qualifier tag. Seems to me you have things backward - fail during the regular season only to put it together at conference tournament time. Frustrated? Real Point fans  are probably used to it by now!!

[Just Bill]

I'm not an "ideotic" parent and I also think you are an idiot. It's clear there is no connection between your brain and your mouth.

[BoBo]

BTW, is "ideotic" a word?

[pickleshiner]

I guess if being right makes you "ideotic" I'm fine with it.  I've come to realize we have a lot of "know it alls" or "wanna be know it alls" on here.  Everyone has the right to their opinion and this is a message board so I'm going to post what I believe.  Say I'm wrong all you want but I can promise you one thing their are a lot of people including former players I know that feel the same way I do.   

[szlongball]

Take a look in the mirror.  Obviously your one of those ideotic parents who think just because your kids a coach the team is great.  Point is not a legit contender without Koback and anybody who really knows baseball realizes it.  I can guarantee you I've been a Pointer fan far longer than you have and the people that have been around for the long haul know this is a down year for Point.  Inconsistent hitting with 1-2 solid pitchers and no bullpen whatsoever.  You can't just think oh we're Point we'll get in because we're Point.  LaCrosse is awful and just like Oshkosh has NO business beating us even if we're playing blind.  Another typical game of Point playing to the other team's level.  Some of this has to be blamed on Coach Bloom.  Get the kids ready to play and if their not performing get them out and make a statement.  At the level Point is playing I personally don't want them to make regionals because it will be 2 and out.

I am not an idiotic parent. Yes my son is a coach this year. But I DO know they are NOT as solid as they have been in the past. And the Pointer parents know who YOU ARE. The word is out and you won't be getting the information that you got from a certain former player, and  we also know who he is.  I'm not sure why you think the team can't win without Koback. He was not a main part of the starting rotation last year.  Was he Player of the Year for the WIAC last year? I'm pretty sure it was Jeremy Richter. They don't have a solid closer this year, and the pitching staff is going through some growing pains. You need to have consistant hitting in your lineup--no matter who you throw out there. Kody is a great kid and suffered an injury. I'm sure he will come back strong next year. I am not foolish enough to believe that Point will make regionals because they are Point. That is why you play the games. Seeing as you NEVER played at Point and probably didn't play baseball where ever you went, not sure what gives you the right to critize Coach Bloom or any of the parents. Bet you have never even coached baseball.  Why don't you do everyone a favor and go back to being a Parole Officer and stay away from the ballfield. Great example you are setting for your child.

[pickleshiner]

Part of being a college or professional coach is taking criticism.  I have no problem with Coach Bloom as the coach and for the most part think he does a tremendous job.  Do I think some things could change to make the team better, Absolutely.  1 idea I would've thought Coach Bloom would've have thought was trying Surman in Left, Arch in Center, and Spurney in right.  Douglas is great for a freshman but I think you would rather want veterans in the lineup come tourney and post season.  That I know for a fact I don't stand alone on.  As I've said a million other times just because someone has coached little league or played in college does not mean they are automatically a good coach.  Let's face it a lot of guys play in college because their just great athletes.  Doesn't mean they know crap about the game.  Whether kids parents like me or know me me doesn't matter as does my profession.  I certainly realize Point has a good chance of winning the conference tourney and getting an automatic bid but with the WIAC is this year I don't think we are automatically getting an at large especially if we don't take care of business today and at Stout.  I have never had any problem with your son and thought he was 1 of Point's best pitcher's of all time but did comment that I thought he should've been a starter.  That's my opinion it's all it is.  He came in for how many innings in regionals last year and dominated the World Series winner in St. Thomas.  I realize we didn't have a closer without him though.  As for my son he is just fine and my parening skills are just fine.  Don't get the wrong idea just because I get upset about Point not playing to their potential that I'm a terrible person.

[OshDude]

I'm yearning for the days when even bench-clearing brawls provided mellower banter. Yeah, I wrote "yearning." What of it?

[pickleshiner]

I have never intentionally tried to piss anyone off on here but know I have made people upset.  People take things the wrong way all the time.  Stating I feel Point isn't a legit national title contender without Koback too me isn't that big of a deal but I guess I can see how some people think it's insulting.  Of Course there's plenty of other great players like Fritz, Richter, Jirschele, Arch, and so on but from what I see pitching always wins in the end.  I realize Koback wasn't dominating as a pitcher last year during the season but guys throwing 92-93 are rare especially guys that can go 7-8 innings and still hit 90.  He's gone I realize it so I won't talk about it any longer. 

[badgerwarhawk]

I've come to realize we have a lot of "know it alls" or "wanna be know it alls" on here.   

Hello pot, my name is kettle and we're black.

[pickleshiner]

I have to give you credit you always come up with a quick liner.  What are your thoughts on the Whitewater-Superior series?  The pitching rotation should have a nice long rest before the WIAC tournament not having to play any more conference games after tomorrow.  I know I'm not a big hit on here but can you give me some advice as to good hotels in the area for the WIAC tournament? 

[cubs]

Christ you change usernames as often as some change their underwear....

[cubs]

LaCrosse is awful and just like Oshkosh has NO business beating us even if we're playing blind.  Another typical game of Point playing to the other team's level. 

I swear sometimes you just piss and moan just to hear yourself talk.....

Did you happen to look who beat Point in Game #1 yesterday?  I'll help you out, it was Mitch Running who going into the weekend had the lowest ERA in the WIAC.  He sure didn't hurt his numbers yesterday.  A good pitcher can can go a long way in helping their team win games.  Just look at Superior and T.J. Wink.

[cubs]

Interesting to see Travis Helland back in the line-up today for Oshkosh....  Now he isn't an All Conference type player, but it could give the Titans a bit of a shot in the arm.  I guess only time will tell...

[badgerwarhawk]

WHITEWATER clinches at least a tie for the WIAC regular season championship with an 11-3 win in Superior.  Aaron Lietner goes seven innings and gets the win.  Jeff Donovan, Matt Beyer and Rob Coe all hit home runs.  The WARHAWKS scored five runs in the top of the first.  

Game two in progress.