BB: CCIW: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[knarocky22]

Augie28 isn't even on the team.  There is nothing he can do to help Augie make the tournament.  I agree with him that there is a much better chance of Carthage sweeping IWU than the other way around.  IWU has struggled hitting the ball.  With Carthage's pitching, they could give the IWU bats trouble all weekend.  Also, IWU's pitching has not faced Carthage or Augie, the two best hitting teams in the conference.

Also, at this rate, Augie will make the tournament, they are in 4th right now.

Lastly, so what if IWU did sweep North Park?  You still don't come on here as a player and guarantee that it is going to happen.  You also don't come on here as a player running your mouth about other programs, which you have done with Augie in your post, lovethegame.

I've always had a distaste for IWU, from the time I was recruited to play there until now.  I've just always felt that IWU players, coaches, and others around the program are a bit too cocky for their own good.  You guys are proving me to be correct.  I've never said this before, but GO REDMEN.

[BigPoppa]

I've never said this before, but GO REDMEN.

I knew you would come around!

[perfectgame]

are we even certain these are IWU players?  could it be others, writing just to get a reaction out of you?

[acvikings]

jfofo7@hotmail.com -- could it be jesse foster??
tmarzec@iwu.edu -- could it be tim marzec??
tmcinern@iwu.edu -- could it be tim mcinerney??
czerbe@northpark.edu -- could it be chris zerbe??

[robberki]

jfofo7@hotmail.com -- could it be jesse foster??
tmarzec@iwu.edu -- could it be tim marzec??
tmcinern@iwu.edu -- could it be tim mcinerney??
czerbe@northpark.edu -- could it be chris zerbe??

uh-oh, looks like my self-ruination has been surpassed by acvikings ruination of IWU players. OWND!

[augie28]

Robberki, I think you are officially off the hook after ACVikings call out!

I could really care less if Carthage pulls off a sweep of IWU, but I do agree that there is no way the opposite will happen.  I can't say I have seen IWU play this year, but I have seen Carthage...their lineup is back to (near) Carthage form and their starting pitching is top knotch.  That makes for a tough matchup for anyone, even someone with a 15 game winning streak.  I think it will be a great series and a chance for both teams to strengthen their chances for an at large bid strength...

Like Knarocky said though, after playing in the CCIW for 4 years and gaining respect for certain programs over others, I also gotta say GO REDMEN

[DiceT]

If you have seen Carthage play this year...then you would realize that while their pitching is rather good, their hitters are average at best, and their defense is on par with their hitting.  Watching them take infield/outfield is rather laughable.  Especially for a team that is often ranked nationally.

[BigPoppa]

Like Knarocky said though, after playing in the CCIW for 4 years and gaining respect for certain programs over others, I also gotta say GO REDMEN

It's starting to become an epidemic. I love this. Two more Redmen fans converted right before your eyes. I think may qualify as missionary-type work.

[perfectgame]

well that was no fun. kudos acvikings, kudos

[bball7811]

hahah well done...and like i said before i apologized for my choice of words about npu it wasnt meant to be arrogant...but anyway does anyone think millikin can make a run at the 4 seed...their two big players Fear and Law are seniors and are bound to have a big "second half" after starting cold 

[knarocky22]

I don't really think Millikin has much of a chance to make a run at the 4 seed.  They probably have the toughest schedule from hear on out.  They still have to play Augie and Carthage.  If they can take 2 of 3 from Augie this weekend, they might have a chance, but I just don't see it happening.

[Pat Coleman]

I just want to state for the record that D3sports.com has no problem with players posting. However, most coaches do have problems with their players posting during the season. It might be wise to see what your program's policy is before making a post.

That is all.

[REDMENFAN]

DiceT,
Over the past three seasons, Carthage hasn't quite had the hitting they've had in the past.  Carthage has gone from a team that often wins 15-5, to a team that often wins 6-2 (but continually finishes top 2 in conference and finishes ranked). Their bats have come alive lately, they've collected nearly 60 hits in their last 3 games.  The part that bothers me about your post is your comment about watching them taking infield/outfield.  Its the exact same guys that went 19-2 in CCIW play last year.  I know they have above average arms at all 8 positions, and Jose Alba at short is about as smooth as they come at this level, not to mention Boe Baitenger in CF who without a doubt is one of the fastest players in the country at the D-3 level and was an All North Region selection as a sophomore.  Errors killed Carthage on their spring trip, but their past 14 games they've been fine.  I'd be willing to bet Carthage's infield/outfield is at the very least as good as anyone's in the conferene, most likely better.

[BigPoppa]

The last time I checked you did not win or lose the game in pregame infield. Carthage has always had a laid back style that got it done between the lines during the game. I would much rather look bad in pregame and then win than to look great in pregame and then lose.

[DiceT]

Their pregame carried over to the games.  I can think of two starters who had good arms.