BB: CCIW: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

BigPoppa · March 27, 2009, 08:39:38 AM

NOTE: Wheaton SS Brian Kolb had his 39 game hit streak stopped yesterday in the CCIW DH versus Carthage. It was the sixth longest in NCAA history. Kudos to Kolb for such an amazing accomplishment in such a quality conference.

RedmanFan35 · March 27, 2009, 07:30:13 PM

Exactly right. I think we all know they can Pitch. The Defense definitely is a, trump card, against us if it does'nt show up.

Carthage completes the sweep 13-6. ZERO Errors for the Redmen during the 3 game series !!!!

Works for Me !!!

RedmanFan35 · March 28, 2009, 03:46:09 PM

North Central just beat Augustana 7-6 in the 1st game ot their Double header. I guess you never know.

BigG296 · March 28, 2009, 04:52:46 PM

Augustana always plays a pretty soft spring trip schedule that just does not help them when they get to CCIW play. Don't get me wrong, I know Augustana is a good team, but I think there's a reason why they never win the CCIW, and I think that has to do with Coach Wallace's spring trip scheduling.

Gregory Sager · March 28, 2009, 07:06:49 PM

NPU @ MU was postponed today due to rain. The Vikings and the Big Blue will play a doubleheader tomorrow instead down in Decatur.

BigPoppa · March 29, 2009, 01:03:15 PM

Is anybody going to get to play today? It is a beautiful and sunny 40 degree in the twin cities today, but I have a feeling that mst of the CCIW/Central region may get washed out.

Gregory Sager · March 30, 2009, 03:56:05 PM

Quote from: BigPoppa on March 29, 2009, 01:03:15 PM
Is anybody going to get to play today? It is a beautiful and sunny 40 degree in the twin cities today, but I have a feeling that mst of the CCIW/Central region may get washed out.

The doubleheader between North Park and Millikin got moved again. It'll now be held today, and the scene shifts to NPU's Holmgren Athletic Complex, as the Vikings will play host to the Big Blue.

RedmanFan35 · March 30, 2009, 07:40:35 PM

NPU could get a bunch more Home games seeing as all they have to do is, Squeeggee the field. Everyone else's field is probably a Mud Puddle. Carthages is still under 5 inches of snow.

Gregory Sager · March 30, 2009, 10:53:24 PM

The squeegee was obviously the only effective instrument that anyone from NPU wielded today, as the Vikings were swept by Millikin, 5-3 and 15-7.

North Park will face Carthage in Kenosha in a doubleheader on Wednesday. It was originally scheduled for tomorrow, but inclement weather has pushed it back.

BigPoppa · March 30, 2009, 10:58:14 PM

Quote from: Gregory Sager on March 30, 2009, 10:53:24 PM
The squeegee was obviously the only effective instrument that anyone from NPU wielded today, as the Vikings were swept by Millikin, 5-3 and 15-7.

North Park will face Carthage in Kenosha in a doubleheader on Wednesday. It was originally scheduled for tomorrow, but inclement weather has pushed it back.

I just can't get true read on NPU this year. One day they look great and the next...

BigG296 · March 30, 2009, 11:50:27 PM

This season is beginning to look real similar to the past decade....Carthage and IWU up at top looking down on everybody else. I know it's early, but it always seems like throughout all the preseason speculation about how Wheaton or North Park is going to breakout this year or how Augustana is ready to make a title run and be the team to beat, these two teams have consistently proven to be the only ones in the title hunt at the end of the CCIW regular season (over the last 10 years, Carthage has 5 CCIW crowns and IWU has 5 CCIW crowns).

RedmanFan35 · March 31, 2009, 07:12:20 PM

That being the case, It has to be Recruiting and coaching. Those are the only constants.

I hate being right. The Carthage / NPU DH has been moved to North Park on wednesday.

perfectgame · April 01, 2009, 04:31:49 PM

recruiting.

carthage gets good talent because there arent many dI baseball schools in wisconsin. augie would be a great coach to play for and he is highly respected

iwu gets good talent because they have a great educational reputation and martel sells that very well

with that said, iwu hasnt done anything in regionals in a long time. winning a conference doesnt amount to anything if you cant win in the post-season (imho). carthage made it to the world series 2 years back and augustana had an amazing run last year in regionals.

BigPoppa · April 01, 2009, 09:49:57 PM

Carthage defeated North park 13-8 today. The Redmen hit four three-run HRs in the first four innings to take control of the game.

I am a bit worried about giving up 8 runs though.

yank52 · April 01, 2009, 11:52:39 PM

Now on a 6game losing streak, reminiscent of the last 2 years, what is going on with the pitching staff? is there a person that will step up?