BB: CCIW: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

REDMENFAN · February 15, 2006, 04:05:23 PM

Guess you're right. Dont forget, every team in the conference has a website that has stats posted, so its not like coaches and players won't know what they're going up against before the games are played. I've said Carthage's 3 weekend pitchers should be the strength of the team as long as they stay healthy, Evosovich has proven himself the last 2 years, and Olson and Husing both throw hard and SHOULD be very successful. If there's something wrong with that, then I apologize

BigPoppa · February 15, 2006, 04:28:32 PM

I hope you are right on the Carthage pitching... I sit by my computer during the season or call the SID directly to get in-game updates.

You will rarely find a bigger fan than I...

Death, taxes and Carthage Baseball Victories!!!

Sweetness · February 15, 2006, 04:32:59 PM

Mike Woodard is doing a very good job with the infielders and hitters. Elmhurst will have a very tough infield this year.

Sweetness · February 15, 2006, 04:38:11 PM

Elmhurst hire Mike Woodard as there infield coach, what do you guys think about that?

coachb · February 15, 2006, 04:41:19 PM

Redmenfan... over the last week, you have angered nearly everyone on this board. Titanmissle, Bigpoppa, and Augie2000 have all been cordial and allowed you to backpedal on your statements.

If you had any idea who these guys truly were, I doubt you would engage in such childish tactics with them. I know one for sure is a well-respected college coach.

irish21 · February 15, 2006, 06:23:34 PM

Who's Mike Woodard?

BigPoppa · February 15, 2006, 06:40:30 PM

Quote from: Sweetness on February 15, 2006, 04:38:11 PM
Elmhurst hire Mike Woodard as there infield coach, what do you guys think about that?

It is a good move for Elmhurst.. nothing too exciting, but it will not hurt them at all. I belive that makes two CCIW assistants with big league experience... Carthage's Jarvis Brown being the other.

It makes the CCIW that much tougher.

REDMENFAN · February 15, 2006, 07:58:16 PM

CoachB,

Childish Tactics such as...

Like I stated earlier, this message board is for people to state their opinions, and for other posters to as well, and then debate about the topics being discussed. I've already said I'm on here because I simply enjoy the baseball chat, and in no way would want to anger anyone or sound disrespectful. As far as if I knew who these guys were, why would I not share my opinion with these guys? If one is a respectful coach that's great, i'm sure he can share a lot of knowledge on this board, hopefully he's just not a coach in the CCIW for obvious reasons, this is supposed to be for fans only i'm sure, and not for players and coaches that coach at this level. Since all my talk about how I think Carthage will have a strong pitching staff and good team this year has caused many problems in the way i stated it, I just won't talk about their pitching until the season starts, maybe then I won't make any childish or ridiculous statements.....As far as Elmhurst getting a former big leaguer as a coach, that is great for their program. I know first hand Jarvis Brown is absolutely amazing with the outfielders at Carthage, and love him or hate him, find me a coach out there who knows as much about hitting as Augie. Few more short weeks and CCIW baseball is here!

BigPoppa · February 16, 2006, 03:49:07 PM

Redmenfan... don't worry. I take no offense to your comments.

BigPoppa · February 16, 2006, 04:25:23 PM

Who are the top three players at each position in the CCIW?

Starting Pitchers?
Closers?

Outfielders?

Middle infielders?

Corner infielders?

Catchers?

REDMENFAN · February 16, 2006, 05:31:31 PM

I don't know if they have graduated or not, but wesleyan's 3rd baseman last year was solid in the field and an amazing hitter, and ther little leadoff guy who plays short stop is a very tough out. I also thought defensively, Augastana's shortstop was has solid and smooth as they come, but I'm almost positive he was a senior.

titan missile · February 16, 2006, 06:28:46 PM

Quote from: REDMENFAN on February 16, 2006, 05:31:31 PM
I don't know if they have graduated or not, but wesleyan's 3rd baseman last year was solid in the field and an amazing hitter, and ther little leadoff guy who plays short stop is a very tough out. I also thought defensively, Augastana's shortstop was has solid and smooth as they come, but I'm almost positive he was a senior.

I think the 3B you're referring to Mick Curran who did graduate. He was their leading hitter at the plate and played a very solid corner for them. He will be missed. I will be interested to see who steps up into the 3B position for them.

REDMENFAN · February 17, 2006, 08:43:21 AM

That will definitely be a tough whole to fill losing Curran. With Curran and Lapinski out of the lineup, and Lapinski and Himes out of the rotation, any word on if the Titans have some capable replacements, whether it be transfers, recruits, or guys who have waited for their turn to get a shot. That's two pitchers that are in the minors and probably over 20 homeruns and a lot of RBI's to make up for.

BigPoppa · February 21, 2006, 04:08:10 PM

I had this discussion with a friend last night... who is the better hitter, Roy Hobbes (The Natural) or Kelly Leek (Bad News Bears)?

matblake · February 21, 2006, 04:56:54 PM

I would have to go with Hobbes. Leek did not have a supernatural bat (which would be strike against Hobbes), but he also did not have a lengthy layoff and return to prominence. I can't remember, in the original Bad News Bears, were they still using wooden bats? I know in the new one the Little Leaguers had made the transition to aluminum.