BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[kennypowers]

Projected Pointer Lineup 2011
1.  Eric Fritz  SS
2.  Brent Kakwitch 2B
3.  Cody Koback RF
4.  Justin Jirschele 3B
5.  Rob Coe C
6.  Jared Surman LF
7.  Jordan Rennicke C
8.  Kevin Thomas 1B
9.  Dan Douglas CF

DH Sean Gerber/Travis Tuschen

Pitching Staff
1.  Scott Williams 2. Joel Delorit  3.  Cody Koback  4.  Ryan Iverson

Rob Coe isnt at Stevens Point anymore, this is the 3rd year now hes been at WW.  Also, i dont get why everyone thinks Koback is going to get drafted? He had an OK summer, other than that, what has he actually done?  He hasn't stayed healthy and seems like he has a bad attitude problem, something scouts will hear about.  I feel like before getting drafted, he needs to worry about getting on a team and staying healthy.  How many position players get drafted out of the WIAC? I also feel like we always hear about these Point pitchers who are throwing in the 90's and then when the season comes we never see it.  The one guy who has always impressed me was Delorit, he is a very good pitcher and always competes.  Williams had a down year last year and he needs to improve alot. 

[cubs]

He took a greyshirt or whatever you want to call it., but he is entering his Junior year of college.  Doesn't that make him draft eligible?

You can't take a grey-shirt when you practice with the team all season, much less play in eight games as was the case for Koback last season.  I'm sure he applied for a medical hardship and more than likely received it.

As far as being draft eligible, that would be correct.  He would be eligible for the 2011 MLB Amateur draft, since this is his thrid college season.

My point was that transferring to MATC didn't make him draft eligible any faster.

Which I agreed with!!!  Why mention a greyshirt though, when he played last season?

[cubs]

Projected Pointer Lineup 2011
1.  Eric Fritz  SS
2.  Brent Kakwitch 2B
3.  Cody Koback RF
4.  Justin Jirschele 3B
5.  Rob Coe C
6.  Jared Surman LF
7.  Jordan Rennicke C
8.  Kevin Thomas 1B
9.  Dan Douglas CF

DH Sean Gerber/Travis Tuschen

Pitching Staff
1.  Scott Williams 2. Joel Delorit  3.  Cody Koback  4.  Ryan Iverson

Rob Coe isnt at Stevens Point anymore, this is the 3rd year now hes been at WW.  Also, i dont get why everyone thinks Koback is going to get drafted? He had an OK summer, other than that, what has he actually done?  He hasn't stayed healthy and seems like he has a bad attitude problem, something scouts will hear about.  I feel like before getting drafted, he needs to worry about getting on a team and staying healthy.  How many position players get drafted out of the WIAC? I also feel like we always hear about these Point pitchers who are throwing in the 90's and then when the season comes we never see it.  The one guy who has always impressed me was Delorit, he is a very good pitcher and always competes.  Williams had a down year last year and he needs to improve alot. 

I believe he was trying to point out the kids that COULD be starting for Point this year had they stuck around, hence why Coe, Kakwitch, and Koback are listed.

As far as Williams having a "down" year, he was 10-2 last year and a 1st Team All WIAC selection.  One of those wins included four no-hit innings to clinch the Regional Championship over your Warhawks, and he also picked up a win going seven strong innings at the College World Series.

Btw-Good luck with the Mariners!!!

[pickleshiner]

You hit it on the head Cubs I woke up from a dream and envisioned that team this year.  Either way Point will still be very good but as everyone on here probably can tell I have a hard time getting over what could've been.  That projected lineup I posted is a legit national title contender no doubt about it.  I can't imagine Point's opening day lineup will be even close to that good unless they brought in some kids that I don't know about.

[ballfan55]

But to be fair, if you are going to use that logic take Jirschele off.

[cubs]

You hit it on the head Cubs I woke up from a dream and envisioned that team this year.  Either way Point will still be very good but as everyone on here probably can tell I have a hard time getting over what could've been.  That projected lineup I posted is a legit national title contender no doubt about it.  I can't imagine Point's opening day lineup will be even close to that good unless they brought in some kids that I don't know about.

Not sure of you know about him or not, but remember the name Bryan Clark.  I wouldn't be surprised to see his name in the starting line-up on a regular basis.  The kid can just flat out rake!!

[szlongball]

I wasn't planning on following WIAC baseball that closely this year to begin with and will never attend another WIAC baseball game again if Koback transfers to another WIAC school.  

Too funny.

You'd let a single player stop you from EVER attending another WIAC baseball game again.  No offense intended but it that's the case you couldn't have much of a fan/supporter to begin with.   I don't think the Pointers will miss you much.  

Honestlymaybe I'm old school but that's simply absurd.  

Good news for Pointer Fans, No more Suicide Squeeze, Rusty Fishhook, or whatever he wishes to call himself these days. I still don't understand the fantasy worship you have for Koback. As I said before, his freshman year was okay, NOT Jordan Zimmermann junior year good.  He didn't pitch for the Rafters, but hit the ball very well. So how do you project him as a draft pick in 2011?

[szlongball]

Couple of things...I for one am also a firm believer that certain bits of information are best left between those that experienced the exchange, and if they want everyone to know then they can tell you about it.  As you could probably tell by my last post it was not handled how it should have been, and I'll leave it at that.  He was welcomed back with open arms when he first returned to point after trying out MATC for a week...

...secondly I didn't so much voluntarily leave UWW to head to point as all the other in-conference transfers had done in the past, my situation was a little different.  I was expecting to play out my career as a warhawk, but I'm glad that I got the opportunity to come to point and I will forever consider myself a POINTER!

Dagger you WILL ALWAYS be a Pointer!!!! Miss ya!!

[pickleshiner]

Who is Bryan Clark?  I have never heard of him.  That's good news for Point because they'll definitely need more sticks to keep up with Whitewater.  As for Koback, you have your opinion I have mine.  He's what you call a difference maker the type of player that can take you from 5th in the country to the champion.  I have no doubt he'll prove it wherever he lands.  I'm certainly not condoning his behavior but realize he's a once in 10 years type of talent.  He can play any outfield spot, pitch, steal bases, hit home runs, what more would you want?

[pickleshiner]

Cubs,  Did Bryan Clark go to high school in Oshkosh and play for the Appleton Legends?  I believe he's a catcher.  Same guy?  If so that's a huge pickup for Point.

[cubs]

Cubs,  Did Bryan Clark go to high school in Oshkosh and play for the Appleton Legends?  I believe he's a catcher.  Same guy?  If so that's a huge pickup for Point.

Yes that is the Bryan Clark I am talking about.  He went to Oshkosh North, and then to Faulkner State Community College.  FSCC qualified for the JUCO World Series last season, while Clark hit .337 on the season.

He will have two years of eligibilty left at Point.

[pickleshiner]

Thanks and huge addition.  I hope Kyle McCugh from Rosholt heads to Point after his junior college years are over.

[szlongball]

Who is Bryan Clark?  I have never heard of him.  That's good news for Point because they'll definitely need more sticks to keep up with Whitewater.  As for Koback, you have your opinion I have mine.  He's what you call a difference maker the type of player that can take you from 5th in the country to the champion.  I have no doubt he'll prove it wherever he lands.  I'm certainly not condoning his behavior but realize he's a once in 10 years type of talent.  He can play any outfield spot, pitch, steal bases, hit home runs, what more would you want?

What DRUGS are you on? You must have seen things that NO ONE else has seen. A once in a 10 year type of talent? Better than Jordan Zimmermann? I'll give you your opinion, but man you don't know talent.

[pickleshiner]

I didn't say he was better than Zimmerman.  There's been a ton of great Pointer ballplayers but I just believe if he plays all 4 yrs at Point healthy he would've been a top 5 player in school history.  Either way it's a mute point now and I'll stop complaining about it and root on the team they put out there and I'm sure it will still be a great one.  Any word on where he will be playing though?

[Dagger]

I'm not sure that anybody knows at this point what he plans to do...I have heard rumblings from some who think he may not play anywhere!  I have heard that he will transfer to a bigger school, I have heard that he will stay in conference...take your pick.  I have no clue, and to be honest could care less about what the kid does at this point.