BB: MIAC: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[BigPoppa]

Tommiegun- you are mking it sound like taking St. Thomas to win the MIAC is going out on a limb. I think most educated D3ers would do the same.

[OshDude]

Actually therocket21 said it on February 12th and D3guy implied it by listing St Thomas first in his top 4 February 13th.  Both over a month before you said it today. 

Or the Midwest Region preview in January.

[therocket21]

Is anyone else surprised with how good this Mehar kid is from St.Thomas. I had no clue that they would have an ace of this caliber for this year. He has already beaten the top three WIAC schools (shutting them all out to actually). I haven't had the chance to see him pitch yet. Is this kid really that good? It sounds on paper like he is another Schuld!

[tommiegun]

Good point... I wasn't first... but I did also call it on January 19. 

Maher is a frickin stud.  Really live arm.  Saw him flame against Whitewater.

[cubs]

Maher is a frickin stud.  Really live arm.  Saw him flame against Whitewater.

He gets my vote as WIAC Pitcher of the Year for 2012!!!   

I'd be willing to bet that there won't be another pitcher that picks up individual victories over Stevens Point, Whitewater, and Oshkosh this season.

[cubs]

Btw-Where did Maher transfer from?

[SUMMIT!!!!!]

Btw-Where did Maher transfer from?

Iowa Central Community College...only pitched 9 nnings there before getting hurt

[biggio34]

Are there Tommies v Johnnies live stats anywhere?

[welsh27]

It is clear as we approach the midway point in conference that the Tommies are the creme of the crop. They play great defense, have fantastic pitching, and can put together hits when they need to. How does everyone else feel about the rest of the conference? The johnnies have some pitching, auggies have been playing well, and mac picked up two big wins over bethel tues. I think unless something crazy happens come conf tourney time the MIAC is a one bid conference. And if that is the case who all will be in the midwest region given the folks on the WIAC board feel they are also a one bid conference?

[biggio34]

It is clear as we approach the midway point in conference that the Tommies are the creme of the crop. They play great defense, have fantastic pitching, and can put together hits when they need to. How does everyone else feel about the rest of the conference? The johnnies have some pitching, auggies have been playing well, and mac picked up two big wins over bethel tues. I think unless something crazy happens come conf tourney time the MIAC is a one bid conference. And if that is the case who all will be in the midwest region given the folks on the WIAC board feel they are also a one bid conference?

The UMAC is clearly a one bid conference as well, so that leaves 2 options.  The NATHC and shipping teams in from elsewhere.  Personally I think there will be a second MIAC or WIAC team who makes the grade.

[BigPoppa]

Moving the Central regional to Tennessee makes it easier for them to send a Central team to Whitewater (likely MWC or CCIW).

[welsh27]

Interesting to think about Big Poppa, I did not realize that. Who is up top in the CCIW with North Park? Carthage? I don't know enough about the MWC to comment on that. Biggio I hope you are correct and we see a second MIAC or WIAC school in the tourney.

[cubs]

If I was to take a stab at what the Midwest Regional would look like right now, this would be my take:

1.  St. Thomas
2/3.  WIAC Tournament Winner
2/3.  CCIW #2
4-6.  MWC Tournament Winner, UMAC Tournament Winner, NathCon Winner or #2?

I would think the NathCon winner would get shipped to the Central as long as they are in the 500 mile radius.  Would it be out of the realm of possibility that the NathCon could get two teams in, say Aurora and Concordia IL?

[biggio34]

Would it be out of the realm of possibility that the NathCon could get two teams in, say Aurora and Concordia IL?

Not out of the realm at all, especially if Conc Ill wins their tourney.  Aurora with somewhere between 6 and 8 losses would have a very good shot at making it in I would think.

[cubs]

Would it be out of the realm of possibility that the NathCon could get two teams in, say Aurora and Concordia IL?

Not out of the realm at all, especially if Conc Ill wins their tourney.  Aurora with somewhere between 6 and 8 losses would have a very good shot at making it in I would think.

If that indeed happens, it just further cements my thoughts on the WIAC only getting one team in this season, the winner of the WIAC Tournament.