BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

cubs · March 04, 2011, 02:07:05 PM

Quote from: badgerwarhawk on March 04, 2011, 12:45:28 PM
Yes, it is a WIAC rule. I don't know the circumstances of Eichstaedt leaving Oshkosh but I can say with confidence that we wouldn't be playing him if he wasn't eligible.

I never questioned his eligibility.... My only comment is why have the rule if there is going to be selective enforcement? Either let anyone who transfers within the WIAC be eligible right away or do away with the rule completely. Simple as that.....

macdade77 · March 04, 2011, 02:35:42 PM

We will see how good the Warhawks are after they play Wooster four games in Port Charlotte!!

biggio34 · March 04, 2011, 03:04:15 PM

Quote from: macdade77 on March 04, 2011, 02:35:42 PM
We will see how good the Warhawks are after they play Wooster four games in Port Charlotte!!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Wooster is playing UW-Oshkosh 4 times in Florida, not Whitewater.

badgerwarhawk · March 04, 2011, 04:03:38 PM

You're correct biggio. We won't see Wooster in Florida. We will play St Thomas, St Olaf, Mount Vernon Nazarene and a Minnesota Twins minor league team.

Cubs lets have a rule that is totally inflexible regardless of the circumstances. That's always a good idea.

The WARHAWKS took game two of the two game series with Washington U today 16-10. The WARHAWKS led 1-0 after the first inning, trailed 2-1 after the second and were tied 3-3 after the third. They regained the lead 4-3 in the fourth and increased to 9-3 after five and a half. Washington U closed the gap to 9-6 with three runs in the bottom of the sixth but the WARHAWKS put six more on the board in the seventh and added another run in the eighth to go up 16-6. Washington U responded with four runs in the bottom of the eighth for the final. Dan Putnam continued hitting the ball well going 5X5 (3 RS, Double) and Matt Meisenheimer went 3x4 (3RS, 4 RBI, Home Run). Jeff Donovan and Rob Coe each had a pair of hits and Coe added 4 RBI. Brent Young (2) and Travis Wessel (1) also recorded RBI. Donovan got the win going 5.2 innings surrendering 6 runs on 7 hits, 4 BB and 4 Ks. After a flawless day in the field yesterday the WARHAWK defense was somewhat shaky today with 3 errors.

cubs · March 04, 2011, 08:57:32 PM

Quote from: badgerwarhawk on March 04, 2011, 04:03:38 PM
Cubs lets have a rule that is totally inflexible regardless of the circumstances. That's always a good idea.

I guess I was leaning more to the point of doing away with the rule altogether, as there aren't many other leagues (if any) that have the inter-conference transfer rule.

As far as this case, when you quit a team part way into the season, I don't see how the "circumstances" constitute a waiver.... After the incident this summer however, I'm sure dad had something to do with it.

BigPoppa · March 04, 2011, 11:26:56 PM

What "incident?"

cubs · March 05, 2011, 09:13:21 PM

Said player was hit by a pitch.... Dad thought it was intentional and was ready to sue the pitcher....

Dagger · March 07, 2011, 10:26:12 AM

having lived through the transfer rule myself, I am in complete agreement with abolishing the thing! It was put into place, as I was told when I was feverishly defending my right to play, in order to stop multi-sport athletes from playing football at the best football school and then transferring at semester so that they could play baseball at the bast baseball school. In that situation I agree with the rule and there should be something to stop that kind of movement...however in many other cases the rule is too broad and doesn't consider the circumstances. there's no reason you should have to sit out a year (if you've used 2 or more years eligibility), but it is what it is I guess. Had I redshirted my freshmen year I would have transferred outside of the conference because then I would have lost a year of eligibility!

cubs · March 10, 2011, 03:28:32 PM

It appears as if Point is the first team to post their roster this season....

http://athletics.uwsp.edu/roster.aspx?path=baseball&

A couple of observations:
1. Kevin Thomas makes the move from 3B to 1B. Would bet he will be the opening day starter at 1B.
2. Jirschele and Tuschen listed at 3B and 2B respectively. It appears the musical chairs on the infield last season is over and done with.
3. Bryan Clark is a SOLID transfer for the Pointers. I am curious to see how he figures in. He was a C in high school, so we'll see how his switch to the OF goes. My guess is it is to get his bat in the line-up.
4. Freshman Pitcher Zach Wendorf was a 3rd Team All State selection. It should be interesting to see how quickly he makes the adjustment to college hitters.

badgerwarhawk · March 10, 2011, 04:19:51 PM

The WARHAWK roster has been posted....http://www.uwwsports.com/roster.aspx?path=baseball

Alot of new faces. Of those eligible to return and aren't on this year's roster only Tim Conway made any significant contribution last year.

badgerwarhawk · March 14, 2011, 01:05:57 PM

Three more WIAC teams opened play recently. Platteville lost a doublehitter to North Central 15-6 and 6-2 in Jacksonville, Il. Stout dropped a twinbill to Central 7-5 and 13-7 in Arizona. LaCrosse swept Simpson 6-3 and 3-2 in Arizona.

badgerwarhawk · March 14, 2011, 08:56:30 PM

Stout dropped another twin bill today. This time it was St Johns 7-1 & 9-8.
LaCrosse was beaten by Springfield 7-5

BigPoppa · March 14, 2011, 10:18:54 PM

Quote from: badgerwarhawk on March 14, 2011, 08:56:30 PM
Stout dropped another twin bill today. This time it was St Johns 7-1 & 9-8.

The Johnnies are going to be a solid MIAC team this year that may challenge for the #2 spot behind UST.

badgerwarhawk · March 16, 2011, 09:45:44 AM

Platteville lost to #9 Christopher Newport 9-4. LaCrosse split with St Johns lwinning the first game 13-3 and losing the second one 4-3.

badgerwarhawk · March 16, 2011, 08:04:15 PM

Platteville split with Averett winning 12-3 and losing 5-2. LaCrosse beat Concordia (Wi) 10-8. Stout got a pair of wins over Minot State 10-1 and 7-5.