BB: WIAC: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[OshDude]

Sorry to break it to you, but the fractured wrist was because of the collision NOT the punches he may or may not have thrown.

It doesn't make any difference anyway.  There wouldn't have been a fight if it weren't for the slide.  You can't treat the two as isolated incidents.  I've broken my wrist three times.  It hurts  but, depending on the severity of the break, you may not be withering in pain and if your adreneline was flowing you could easily follow someone and be oblivious to any pain.   

Yeah, I've also broken my wrist on a baseball field. Different circumstances – broke mine making a layed out, over-the-shoulder catch – but I had enough adrenalin flowing to take off my glove and punch the earth a few times with my broken wrist. Stupid earth ... it's so unforgiving at times.

That injury happen on Sunday, Slinger? I was in and out of the park that day. I'd like to think that I pay enough attention to the game while I'm there to remember a broken leg. I know there's no such thing as a "good" fractured leg, but are we talking compounded and may never play again or we'll see him next year?

[cubs]

And don't forget this is quite a rilvary, so emotions were running high.

You are ABSOLUTELY correct on this!!!  It's been this way since about 1997 when Point stopped UWO's string of seven straight College World Series appearances.

[szlongball]

And don't forget this is quite a rilvary, so emotions were running high.

You are ABSOLUTELY correct on this!!!  It's been this way since about 1997 when Point stopped UWO's string of seven straight College World Series appearances.

So what are you saying cubs, that because Point stopped UWO's streak over 10 years ago, it is okay to take out a player and end his season? Or is it just that is what started the rivalry? Rivalries shouldn't be so competitive, that you want to possibly end  a player's career.

[janesvilleflash]

All this should be taken care of on the field. I hope the game hasn't changed so much since I played that no one knows how anymore.

[cubs]

And don't forget this is quite a rilvary, so emotions were running high.

You are ABSOLUTELY correct on this!!!  It's been this way since about 1997 when Point stopped UWO's string of seven straight College World Series appearances.

So what are you saying cubs, that because Point stopped UWO's streak over 10 years ago, it is okay to take out a player and end his season?Or is it just that is what started the rivalry? Rivalries shouldn't be so competitive, that you want to possibly end  a player's career.

First of all, it is NEVER alright to take out a player and end his season.  Please don't suggest I was saying that.

What I was saying was that this rivalry started to get gain some steam when Point won the Regional in 1997, nothing more....  However I'm sure that there are some "extra" emotions flowing between these teams now due to some recruiting issues between the schools.

[szlongball]

And don't forget this is quite a rilvary, so emotions were running high.

You are ABSOLUTELY correct on this!!!  It's been this way since about 1997 when Point stopped UWO's string of seven straight College World Series appearances.

So what are you saying cubs, that because Point stopped UWO's streak over 10 years ago, it is okay to take out a player and end his season?Or is it just that is what started the rivalry? Rivalries shouldn't be so competitive, that you want to possibly end  a player's career.

First of all, it is NEVER alright to take out a player and end his season.  Please don't suggest I was saying that.

What I was saying was that this rivalry started to get gain some steam when Point won the Regional in 1997, nothing more....  However I'm sure that there are some "extra" emotions flowing between these teams now due to some recruiting issues between the schools.

Thanks for clearing that up. Did not mean to imply that was what you were saying, just trying to understand where you were coming from on the issue.

[OshDude]

Oshkosh got by Marian tonight, 12-7 and 10-5. I may be the only one, but I was worried about those two games. UWO needed Jeremy Rubens for more than 6 IP, though.

UWO mashed in the first game, banging out 20 hits (basically by everyone but the studs).

I think Brock Wetenkamp, Nolan Fadness and Jason Fosler all served three-game suspensions because none played until the second game tonight. Brock celebrated his return by collecting 5 RBI and hitting a 3-run homer.

Now my focus shifts to the Big One. Any predictions or thoughts on the biggest DH of the WIAC season? With a healthy Aaron Dott, I like WW to win three. Without Dott, I have a four-game split. One thing's for sure (in my mind, at least) – a couple of those games will be slugfests.

I'll try to remember to post updated in-region records, OWPs and the rest (through tomorrow's games) on the region board before Thursday's second regional rankings, which I don't see changing much, if at all.  I think the top three should stay in that order. Does Ripon go with CSS or Olaf arriving? I guess some of that will be answered tomorrow with the SP/RC DH. I think Ripon needs to win one game to stay in the rankings this week. Point has a lot to lose tomorrow, IMO.

[Bronko7]

Dont believe there will be any changes to the Midwest rankings even after what goes on today @ Ripon. These games won't be reported in time to make a difference. Next weeks rankings will be the ones to watch for, after the conferences are decided and people wrap up the regular season. I believe Point has a LOT to lose, not a conference regular season champion, potential to lose in region games. They need a sweep to keep them as a strong C contender if they falter in the WIAC tourney.

[BaseballFan]

Point and Ripon can somewhat make or break their season in the next 6 games. Point has Ripon and UWW. Ripon has Point and Norbert.

Obviously Ripon has a pretty good shot of making the regional by winning their weak tourney. i think they will go 3-3 in those 6 games and need to win the tourney to make it. If Ripon plays really well and goes 5-1 they might not need to win their tourney

Point needs to do well in their next 6 games to take the pressure of themselves. If they go 4-2 in those games they are in, 3-3 might get it done too. They are helped out by a weak region after the top 6 teams and can always win their conference. The sudden rise of Olaf might hurt Point though as they look like they are #7 team in the region. Olafs schedule is easy until the conference tourney and will most likely enter with a record of 26-10.

[Bronko7]

Point is in a really tough spot, they need to have a good week. Olaf seems to be taking car of business on their side. They are essentailly battling for a C bid with Point. It is very difficult to take three teams from a conference, I think the WIAC is the exception due to the fact that any of the top three teams are worthy. But to put three teams in the midwest regional you would think that would be a scenario that included the MIAC only having one deserving team, earlier in the season that seemed to be the case but now who knows. Another could be sending a team to the central regional which could be a possibility due to the 500 mile rule.

[Just Bill]

Very cool news item on former UWSP pitcher Jordan Zimmerman who is with the Nationals' High-Class A team:

The Nationals believe that right-hander Shawn Hill and lefty John Lannan are keepers in their rotation, and they could add two more potential building blocks if Class AAA righty Collin Balester arrives at the All-Star break and Class A righty Jordan Zimmermann by September. After that, the Nats could bid for younger free agents who would fit their building program. Dunn, 28, Indians left-hander C.C. Sabathia, 27, Brewers righty Ben Sheets, 29, and Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal, 30, would qualify. ...

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8086082/Trade-market-getting-ready-to-open-for-business

A WIACer in the Majors?  How cool would that be?

[xyz123]

"A WIACer in the Majors?  How cool would that be?"

About as cool as Jarrod Washburn.

[cubs]

"A WIACer in the Majors?  How cool would that be?"

About as cool as Jarrod Washburn.

And Jack Taschner.....

[Just Bill]

I am aware.

I should have said Another WIACer in the Majors, nitpickers. 

[ShineTime]

Anyone have the results of the Point-Ripon DH today?  I heard Point was considering throwing Coe and Bushong for a few innings today.  Are they not taking Ripon seriously or what?