BB: CCIW: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[BigPoppa]

At that time, North Park was the only place where faculty/staff salaries were lower than Carthage among CCIW schools.

I would assume that Wheaton would be at the top?

[BigPoppa]

IWU beats Wheaton 7-1 today.

Updated CCIW standings:
Carthage      5-0
North Park    4-1
Augie            4-1
IWU              2-3
Wheaton      2-3
Millikin           2-3
N. Central     1-4
Elmhurst       0-5

[augie_superfan]

I believe IWU is only 2-3 but the rest looks good

[Captain Morgan]

One thing I have noticed is that CCIW regular season does not mean as much as it has in the past. Win the tourney and get a berth. I liked the old way where the point system carried into the postseason and rewarded a team for a great CCIW season instead of a weekend of solid baseball.

[BigPoppa]

Augie_superfan... thanks. I think you are right and I corrected it in my earlier post.

[Gregory Sager]

At that time, North Park was the only place where faculty/staff salaries were lower than Carthage among CCIW schools.

That's not why Bosko left North Park.

NPU lost to Benedictine today, 10-9.  The pitching really went south on the Vikings; Rich Jenchowski struggled in his first start of the year, and even ace reliever Bob Mensch faltered for the first time this season. However, the Vikings did show a lot of moxie in rallying from a 10-4 deficit in the eighth. When Pat Zarilla flied out to right to end the game, the tying run was on 2nd. It was encouraging to see the Vikes rally like that, even though it fell just short and even though Benedictine isn't exactly a world-beater of a baseball team.

[BigPoppa]

One thing I have noticed is that CCIW regular season does not mean as much as it has in the past. Win the tourney and get a berth. I liked the old way where the point system carried into the postseason and rewarded a team for a great CCIW season instead of a weekend of solid baseball.

Captain... I agree. Maybe wearing my Carthage colored glasses has something to do with that as the Redmen were usually at the top of the standings, but I am certain this will bring the CCIW in line with the rest of the conference tourneys.

[tjcummingsfan]

Not knowing the details, Bosko leaving North Park for Carthage for money reasons just doesn't make sense...  If you want more money, why go to the school second to the bottom regarding payroll.

I can't be the only one amazed that North Park is even being mentioned as a contender, albeit an amazing long-shot of one, for the CCIW race.

[BigPoppa]

NP will not leave... they are a founding member of the conference. NP will be back in the CCIW race very soon. With the exception of IWU and Carthage, everyone has had some down years in the CCIW over the past 10-15 years...

Very prophetic, huh?

[Captain Morgan]

BigPoppa-
   I thought you were crazy to even suggest that NPU would make a dent in the CCIW in the near future and here they are knocking on the door already.
It looks like you know that you are talking about. If I could give you karma I would.

[emeritusprof]

No one said Bosko took the Carthage job for the money.  The casual observation about Carthage and North Park being at the bottom on faculty/staff salaries at that time was simply an attempt at what might be called wry humor.  A move from bottom to second from bottom would be foolish.

Incidentally, faculty/staff remuneration at Carthage has dramatically increased in the past decade and a half.  According to AAUP data and Chronicle of Higher Ed info, Carthage is well above the median for similar schools.  That is not to say, however, that Bosko brought Carthage average salary above the national median.

I refuse to use smiley faces, even if it may give rise to confusion.  Let the words speak.

[BigPoppa]

Professor... I love your dry sense of humor. I get it... maybe we are cut from the same mold.

I had many friends and teammates that took your classes, but I never had the pleasure myself. I was stuck taking the majority of my classes in Seibert Chapel with the amazing views of the of the baseball field from the classrooms. Somehow, I find it easier to blame my GPA on the field views rather than on my lack of attention to class.

[emeritusprof]

And how often has your GPA been an issue now that your workplace offers a different view?

It's gratifying, incidentally, to see how your loyalty remains intact and your interest in Carthage high after a move to the far west.  There's quite a number of alums in both Californias--southern and northern.

[REDMENFAN]

Nothing but rain all day in kenosha so far. The infield is tarped, but the outfield may be a little wet tomorrow. Carthage just had a new drainage system put in last season so hopefully it works well and won't be too bad. Should be a great day of baseball tomorrow in kenosha between to solid ball clubs

[BigPoppa]

And how often has your GPA been an issue now that your workplace offers a different view?

It's gratifying, incidentally, to see how your loyalty remains intact and your interest in Carthage high after a move to the far west.  There's quite a number of alums in both Californias--southern and northern.

I will bleed Redmen colors until I die... regardless of where I live. It is a special place to me. I met my best friends there, figured out who I truly was there, and fell in love with a dancer there who is now my wife. There is still nothing a walk on the Carthage campus on a crisp fall afternoon... though the campus is much improved since I attended.