BB: Midwest Region

[BaseballFan]

All sorts of fun matchups, like usual. I'm looking forward to Steve Salazar vs. the Whitewater lineup. And I doubt this is a situation where UWW can throw its No. 4. Williamson, Wellner and company make for an intriguing 1 vs. 6.

UWSP and CSS should put a regional game in pen on the 2011 sked.

They probably figure since they play each other almost every regional then they dont need to play each other in the regular season but would be a nice in region DH. They did play 1 game in a triad at the dome in 2007

[OshDude]

All sorts of fun matchups, like usual. I'm looking forward to Steve Salazar vs. the Whitewater lineup. And I doubt this is a situation where UWW can throw its No. 4. Williamson, Wellner and company make for an intriguing 1 vs. 6.

UWSP and CSS should put a regional game in pen on the 2011 sked.

They probably figure since they play each other almost every regional then they dont need to play each other in the regular season but would be a nice in region DH. They did play 1 game in a triad at the dome in 2007

Yeah, I didn't write that well. I think CSS and UWSP should put a May ___ @ TBA (Midwest Regional tourney game) against each other on their skeds to beat the NCAA to the punch. Plus it will save about 10 seconds later in the year when the inevitable happens.

[tommiegun]

Is there going to be a web/audio cast?

[OshDude]

Is there going to be a web/audio cast?

The CSS radio crew will be there. Voice should know whether 106.5FM is carrying the UWW games.

[Just Bill]

I don't think UWW is doing any kind of comprehensive coverage, other than Live Stats. You'll probably have to count on whatever teams bring radio crews.

[BaseballFan]

All sorts of fun matchups, like usual. I'm looking forward to Steve Salazar vs. the Whitewater lineup. And I doubt this is a situation where UWW can throw its No. 4. Williamson, Wellner and company make for an intriguing 1 vs. 6.

UWSP and CSS should put a regional game in pen on the 2011 sked.

They probably figure since they play each other almost every regional then they dont need to play each other in the regular season but would be a nice in region DH. They did play 1 game in a triad at the dome in 2007

Yeah, I didn't write that well. I think CSS and UWSP should put a May ___ @ TBA (Midwest Regional tourney game) against each other on their skeds to beat the NCAA to the punch. Plus it will save about 10 seconds later in the year when the inevitable happens.

thats what I first thought you ment but then second guessed myself . I just have a feeling that this may be the best first round game in the midwest with both of these teams battling it out through the years and the tremendous respect they have of each other.


The CSS guys should be there just go to www.csssaints.com and click on the live audio link.

[BoBo]

I don't think UWW is doing any kind of comprehensive coverage, other than Live Stats. You'll probably have to count on whatever teams bring radio crews.

...even their "live stats" isn't exactly comprehensive - they don't have anyone who can keep an up-to-date balls and strike count for each batter. 

[Just Bill]

I don't think UWW is doing any kind of comprehensive coverage, other than Live Stats. You'll probably have to count on whatever teams bring radio crews.

...even their "live stats" isn't exactly comprehensive - they don't have anyone who can keep an up-to-date balls and strike count for each batter. 

That's not their fault.  Usually, the pitches come faster than the stat computer can send them and faster than the end user's browser can refresh itself. Even ESPN and MLB have that same problem on their live stat products.

[badgerwarhawk]

Sidearm live stats are the state of the art in live stat software. 

[Just Bill]

Sidearm live stats are the state of the art in live stat software. 

They're good, and a nice balance between design and function, but there's a few things that bug me about SIDEARM.  For instance, the individual stats only list a maximum of two pitchers, no matter how many a team has used.  It also doesn't show the batter who leads off the inning until he completes his at-bat.  The only way you know he's at the plate is if the balls and strikes are going up.  But all in all, it's probably the best one out there.

[tommiegun]

Well crap... I guess I'll just have to watch St. Thomas's pathetic every 4 inning " " " " " " live " " " " " " blog.

[Just Bill]

No, you'll at least have live stats for every game.

[BoBo]

I don't think UWW is doing any kind of comprehensive coverage, other than Live Stats. You'll probably have to count on whatever teams bring radio crews.

...even their "live stats" isn't exactly comprehensive - they don't have anyone who can keep an up-to-date balls and strike count for each batter. 

That's not their fault.  Usually, the pitches come faster than the stat computer can send them and faster than the end user's browser can refresh itself. Even ESPN and MLB have that same problem on their live stat products.

I understand what you're trying to get at, so maybe I should re-phrase my comment so that you know what I'm driving at. After viewing the UWW live stats since they started doing it and as recent as the softball regional from last weekend, I've come to the conclusion that they don't update the count because it appears nobody inputs the data. "If" they would input a ball or strike even once in a while, a viewer would once in a while see their browser light up with that information. It doesn't happen...period. I subscribe to MLB Gameday Premium for the last 2 years, so I'm aware how that works. 99% of the time, the pitch count is received in a timely fashion, including pitch location, which Sidearm doesn't appear capable of doing - I know since I usually listen to the audio broadcast at the same time - they sync up pretty well. A few times they have a little technical difficulity - but it's been few and far between, at least on my end. With the UWW Sidearm software, I have never seen a pitch count for any batter at any time. They seem to send out updates after each batter or two - which is still a lot better than they did at Oshkosh a couple years ago when they updated after every inning. How hard could it be to tie this system in with the scoreboard in the park? The count is updated after every pitch I would guess. They seem to do it for football and there's a lot more stats involved. Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill, but if they're going to truly have "live stats" they could at the very least use the software to a little more of it's potential. When you have only the live stats to "watch" a game by, it's nice to see the balls and strikes to see how many pitches a pitcher is throwing, is there a pick off attempt, or a coaching visit to the mound, etc. - I guess you get what you pay for!! 

Sidearm live stats are the state of the art in live stat software. 

Sorry, badgerwarhawk, IMO it maybe state of the art as you say, but it has a great many limitations. I'm waiting for the 2.0 version.

[OshDude]

Well crap... I guess I'll just have to watch St. Thomas's pathetic every 4 inning " " " " " " live " " " " " " blog.

I followed the UST blog a bit during the MIAC tourney. It was well done and updated very quickly.

[Just Bill]

Yes, if the UWW sports info staff isn't entering every pitch, then you're right, the balls and strikes don't appear.  Many schools don't score pitch-by-pitch, but it's nice when schools do.