BB: Midwest Region

[Pat Coleman]

Thanks. I keep getting my NATHC crossed. Totally on me there.

[ShineTime]

I'm thinking point would've rather had 3 seed what do you guys think?  Isn't Benedictine a little tougher than case?

[badgerwarhawk]

I don't know anything about Case Western but the WARHAWKS beat Benedictine 9-4 and  Benedictine beat Stevens Point 13-5 earlier this season.  That being said both games were quite a while ago.  Personally I don't think the selection committee did St Thomas any favors matching them with St. Scholastica in the #1 vs #6  first round. 

[ShineTime]

Point beat st scholasticas 1 and 2 pitchers handily and point didn't throw their top guys.  I know st scholastica is a capable team but their conference is so bad I can't see them beating st Thomas.  I'm really excited to see how things play out and am hoping for point vs whitewater on Thursday.  Does point go Jp or herbst game?  I know some may think its clear cut but I'd go herbst he's been so solid as of late.

[biggio34]

Point beat st scholasticas 1 and 2 pitchers handily and point didn't throw their top guys.  I know st scholastica is a capable team but their conference is so bad I can't see them beating st Thomas.  I'm really excited to see how things play out and am hoping for point vs whitewater on Thursday.  Does point go Jp or herbst game?  I know some may think its clear cut but I'd go herbst he's been so solid as of late.

Before this regional even starts, let's just eliminate CSS, Bene, and Case, cause there is no way they can hang with the likes of these elite teams who come from these power conferences.  Letting them play games is just a waste of time.   The good news for the top 3 seeds is that at least they wont have to use anyone in their top 8 to get a win in their first game.  Just skate by until the real games begin on day two and three.

[ShineTime]

That's certainly not what I meant I stated st scholastica is a capable team but having seen point sweep them this season I'm not sure the saints can beat a great st Thomas team.  I can tell you as a pointer fan I'm sweating having to face Benedictine and think their a dangerous team.

[therocket21]

I wouldn't cross off CSS either, lets not forget that two years ago Kyle Jensen beat Point in the regional, and Andy Davis beat the UST. They could surprise us and beat UST game 1.  I don't think the CSS lineup can keep them around for too long in this years regional though.

[MIACLUV]

I would gladly trade the St. Scholastica team for Benedictine or Case. The seeding in this regional is jacked up anyways, there is no way Whitewater should be a #3 after DOMINATING the WIAC this year. Point did beat the Jensen kid, but I wouldn't say handly, and Davis who is 8 months off Tommy John and from the looks of it is their #4. I've seen CSS play well and know that they can beat anyone in this regional on a given day which is why day 1 of regionals are so great, everyone has a #1 and they can take higher seeds and put them into the play back role see LAX last year.   

[ADL70]

Point beat st scholasticas 1 and 2 pitchers handily and point didn't throw their top guys.  I know st scholastica is a capable team but their conference is so bad I can't see them beating st Thomas.  I'm really excited to see how things play out and am hoping for point vs whitewater on Thursday.  Does point go Jp or herbst game?  I know some may think its clear cut but I'd go herbst he's been so solid as of late.

Before this regional even starts, let's just eliminate CSS, Bene, and Case, cause there is no way they can hang with the likes of these elite teams who come from these power conferences.  Letting them play games is just a waste of time.   The good news for the top 3 seeds is that at least they wont have to use anyone in their top 8 to get a win in their first game.  Just skate by until the real games begin on day two and three.

Not denying the strength of the UWs and StT, but CWRU did have the #18 SoS.

[biggio34]

Point beat st scholasticas 1 and 2 pitchers handily and point didn't throw their top guys.  I know st scholastica is a capable team but their conference is so bad I can't see them beating st Thomas.  I'm really excited to see how things play out and am hoping for point vs whitewater on Thursday.  Does point go Jp or herbst game?  I know some may think its clear cut but I'd go herbst he's been so solid as of late.

Before this regional even starts, let's just eliminate CSS, Bene, and Case, cause there is no way they can hang with the likes of these elite teams who come from these power conferences.  Letting them play games is just a waste of time.   The good news for the top 3 seeds is that at least they wont have to use anyone in their top 8 to get a win in their first game.  Just skate by until the real games begin on day two and three.

Not denying the strength of the UWs and StT, but CWRU did have the #18 SoS.

ADL70, Welcome to the Midwest board - My comment was meant to be sarcastic (I'm a Scholastica supporter and was amused to read that ShineTime does not take CSS seriously based on their conference).  I realize, as I'm sure do all the teams and coaching staffs, that none of these regional teams can be taken lightly.  I'm expecting to see competitive games in this first round.

[ADL70]

Point beat st scholasticas 1 and 2 pitchers handily and point didn't throw their top guys.  I know st scholastica is a capable team but their conference is so bad I can't see them beating st Thomas.  I'm really excited to see how things play out and am hoping for point vs whitewater on Thursday.  Does point go Jp or herbst game?  I know some may think its clear cut but I'd go herbst he's been so solid as of late.

Before this regional even starts, let's just eliminate CSS, Bene, and Case, cause there is no way they can hang with the likes of these elite teams who come from these power conferences.  Letting them play games is just a waste of time.   The good news for the top 3 seeds is that at least they wont have to use anyone in their top 8 to get a win in their first game.  Just skate by until the real games begin on day two and three.

Not denying the strength of the UWs and StT, but CWRU did have the #18 SoS.

ADL70, Welcome to the Midwest board - My comment was meant to be sarcastic (I'm a Scholastica supporter and was amused to read that ShineTime does not take CSS seriously based on their conference).  I realize, as I'm sure do all the teams and coaching staffs, that none of these regional teams can be taken lightly.  I'm expecting to see competitive games in this first round.

I suspected it was sarcastic, but couldn't be sure.  Any way wanted CWRU to be heard from.

Here's a capsule on the Spartans

http://athletics.case.edu/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/2013051357tlu2

Feature on HC Matt Englander

http://sportsnewsdaily.info/2013/05/13/case-baseball-coach-survives-brain-cancer-has-team-in-ncaa-tournament-plain-dealer/

[MIACLUV]

There's no sarcasm on these boards, Shinetime truly believes that nobody can play with his beloved Point or anyone in the WIAC for that matter. As a devoted fan I hope we can all be as enthusiastic about our teams and repectful of others without sarcasm, but thats impossible so I look forward to the Tommies eliminating the Pointers, and for good measure the Warhawks as well.

[badgerwarhawk]

There's no sarcasm on these boards, Shinetime truly believes that nobody can play with his beloved Point or anyone in the WIAC for that matter.

That probably explains why he said this:
" I can tell you as a pointer fan I'm sweating having to face Benedictine and think their a dangerous team." 

[Captain_Joe08]

There's no sarcasm on these boards, Shinetime truly believes that nobody can play with his beloved Point or anyone in the WIAC for that matter.

That probably explains why he said this:
" I can tell you as a pointer fan I'm sweating having to face Benedictine and think their a dangerous team." 

Maybe he forgot the fact that Benedictine gave his beloved Pointers a 13-5 drubbing down in Florida. Might as well add that BU is only one of two Nath-Con teams to beat Conference champ Concordia Chicago in the regular season so UWSP could be walking into a trap game.

[username]

There's no sarcasm on these boards, Shinetime truly believes that nobody can play with his beloved Point or anyone in the WIAC for that matter.

That probably explains why he said this:
" I can tell you as a pointer fan I'm sweating having to face Benedictine and think their a dangerous team." 

Maybe he forgot the fact that Benedictine gave his beloved Pointers a 13-5 drubbing down in Florida. Might as well add that BU is only one of two Nath-Con teams to beat Conference champ Concordia Chicago in the regular season so UWSP could be walking into a trap game.

Trap game?