BB: Midwest Region

[BaseballFan]

I wouldnt mind a little variation but I dont want them to do something similar last year-sending Point out and Carthage in. A #5 seed for a #2 seed in their respected regions.

But at this point I think there is a possibility of a team coming into the region.

[OshDude]

I don't see many strong C's within driving distance outside the Midwest. Besides the usual suspects (UST, CSS), there are not many world beaters within 500 miles of Oshkosh, including the Mideast. I think the Central projectable C's are even weaker than the Midwest C's. Then again the regionals could come together and become obvious over the next two weeks.

[dukes]

It will be interesting to see how the last few weeks play out. A few key wins or losses here and there can make a big difference. Maybe St. Olaf makes a run and wins the MIAC tourney? Or maybe someone else does?

Any thoughts/predictions on the upcoming in region games between CSS and StO? and will it matter much for either? Also, where would Bethany Lutheran rank on an "expanded" regional ranking?

[BaseballFan]

It will be interesting to see how the last few weeks play out. A few key wins or losses here and there can make a big difference. Maybe St. Olaf makes a run and wins the MIAC tourney? Or maybe someone else does?

Any thoughts/predictions on the upcoming in region games between CSS and StO? and will it matter much for either? Also, where would Bethany Lutheran rank on an "expanded" regional ranking?

CSS should handle them because I think CSS will go with Burg and Kummet. STO needs to save all the starters for the MIAC because they need to get into the MIAC tourney and they have a brutal stretch of 12 games in 8 days.
Apr 25 St Johns DH
April 26 Gustavus DH
April 28 CSS DH
April 29 Hamline DH
April 30 LaCrosse DH
May 2 Carleton DH

Think that schedule may just prove the end of Olaf

Bethany Lutherans OWP really hurts them, I would probably put them about 10 overall in the region. After the top 6 you probably have Oshkosh, La crosse, Aurora, Concordia Chicago. I would put the first three in front of BLC then Concordia Chi after them.

[szlongball]

I wouldnt mind a little variation but I dont want them to do something similar last year-sending Point out and Carthage in. A #5 seed for a #2 seed in their respected regions.

But at this point I think there is a possibility of a team coming into the region.

Given the choice of EJ Schneider or a quality complex like Augustana, would rather be shipped out than stay in Wisconsin and play at a substandard field. You get to also face teams you don't see as opposed to the same teams again and again.

[OshDude]

Some more math available on the blog. Too tired to make a regional-ranking forecast today, but I will tomorrow. Since the numbers are there, what does everyone else think the ranking should be this week?

[BigPoppa]

I'll give it a shot:

1. St. Scholastica
2. St. Thomas
3. Oshkosh
4. Whitewater
5. Rockford
6. Stevens Point
7. Bethany Lutheran
8. St. Olaf
9. Aurora

[cubs]

Will today's games be figured in as far as this weeks rankings go, or will they go on next weeks? 

[OshDude]

Will today's games be figured in as far as this weeks rankings go, or will they go on next weeks? 

About 86% sure Tuesday is the cutoff for regional rankings.

[cubs]

Will today's games be figured in as far as this weeks rankings go, or will they go on next weeks? 

About 86% sure Tuesday is the cutoff for regional rankings.

86% huh??  If you could have at least given me a 88.9% assrance, I might have taken a stab.   

[OshDude]

I'll give it a shot:

1. St. Scholastica
2. St. Thomas
3. Oshkosh
4. Whitewater
5. Rockford
6. Stevens Point
7. Bethany Lutheran
8. St. Olaf
9. Aurora

I guess I'll chime in before I log off.
1. CSS
2. UST
3. UWO
4. UWW
5. UWSP
6. Rockford
Next four: St. Olaf, Aurora, Carleton, Bethany Lutheran

[BaseballFan]

I'll give it a shot:

1. St. Scholastica
2. St. Thomas
3. Oshkosh
4. Whitewater
5. Rockford
6. Stevens Point
7. Bethany Lutheran
8. St. Olaf
9. Aurora

I guess I'll chime in before I log off.
1. CSS
2. UST
3. UWO
4. UWW
5. UWSP
6. Rockford
Next four: St. Olaf, Aurora, Carleton, Bethany Lutheran

1. CSS
2. UST
3. UWO
4. UWW
5. Rockford
6. St. Olaf
7. UWSP

[biggio34]

I'll give it a shot:

1. St. Scholastica
2. St. Thomas
3. Oshkosh
4. Whitewater
5. Rockford
6. Stevens Point
7. Bethany Lutheran
8. St. Olaf
9. Aurora

I guess I'll chime in before I log off.
1. CSS
2. UST
3. UWO
4. UWW
5. UWSP
6. Rockford
Next four: St. Olaf, Aurora, Carleton, Bethany Lutheran

1. CSS
2. UST
3. UWO
4. UWW
5. Rockford
6. St. Olaf
7. UWSP

No way CSS is ahead of St. Thomas...

1. UST
2. CSS
3. Oshkosh
4. Whitewater
5. Olaf
6. Point
7. Rockford
8. Bethany

[ShineTime]

It's time to move Point above Whitewater and Oshkosh. 

[BigPoppa]

It's time to move Point above Whitewater and Oshkosh. 

I say we place them ALL (Entire WIAC) at #6 and let them battle it out. It is so topsy-turvy this year that no one ever knows what to expect.