BB: Regionals (Midwest) Oshkosh '08, '09, Whitewater '10, '11

[ShineTime]

Am I missing something?  I though Point and Whitewater both got W'S today.  I thought the WIAC was 2-1.

[BaseballFan]

Thats why they are called predictions and not what actually happens because if it was I would be the richest person alive haha....yes the WIAC  are 2-1

Looks like some of the best players showed up today with nice days

Zalnis
Claugherty
Bullis
Pexa
Demmin

[mwunder]

so much for predictions....

Care to elaborate? 

Regardless, you really come across like an ass right now.....

Opinions are like buttholes....everyone has one and they all stink.  Regardless, of your OPINION about how I came across...I will elaborate since you asked.

I'm not the one who said that Carthage should be a 5 seed, said that Carthage was not as good as UWO and CSS (who both lost today).  Not predictions here...statements.

I also wasn't arrogant enough to predict the entire Midwest region and go 1 or 3 (tough to get the first one wrong when Knox isn't even a .500 team).

Elaborate enough?

[BaseballFan]

so much for predictions....

Care to elaborate? 

Regardless, you really come across like an ass right now.....

Opinions are like buttholes....everyone has one and they all stink.  Regardless, of your OPINION about how I came across...I will elaborate since you asked.

I'm not the one who said that Carthage should be a 5 seed, said that Carthage was not as good as UWO and CSS (who both lost today).  Not predictions here...statements.

I also wasn't arrogant enough to predict the entire Midwest region and go 1 or 3 (tough to get the first one wrong when Knox isn't even a .500 team).

Elaborate enough?

Hey have you ever filled out an NCAA basketball tourney--maybe not but wow thats pretty arrogant of the millions that due! I did it for fun and thought others might join in but guess not. Based on their resume they should of been a 5, doesnt mean they suck and will go 0-2. Thats all I stated which is my opinion. I predicted/guessed the region for fun and I most likely will lose minutes of sleep over going 1-2 and not being perfect since I knew I was going to be exactly right.

Talk about someone that cant let it go, enjoy your teams win and move on!

[dukes]

Yes, the WIAC did go 2-1 today. As I think everyone would expect, the games that were predicted were close, and easily could have gone either way.

Of course it is easy to look back and make statements...the games are already played. I applaud those who make predictions, as they are based on the knowledge of those teams and looking ahead, and they are fun to see. Dont be mean and make fun of someones predictions, but you are more than welcome to make some of your own with the support for them. They are fun to read, and isnt that part of the fun of these boards? Maybe just my opinion...besides, if you are like OshDude you hope people pick your team to lose so to not jinx them  

[Mr. Downtown]

Thanks. The student link is working.

They need some work.

I agree. It is like listening to two junior high buddies narrate a video game. Still, it is much better than no game at all.

Its a new generation of broadcasters at UWO. Also, Baseball broadcasts were brought back last year after a long hiatus. I'm sure they'll turn the corner and get better (or at least I hope so).

Seeing that I have been trying to land myself a full-time broadcasting gig, I haven't been paying much attention to the baseball side of things, and I noticed that today David Hermes hit a home run for Carthage. I started next to him in Centerfield back in our Fort Atkinson days, and I never played beside someone who had his power and came through in the clutch. Always had a positive attitude, and always came to play. Honestly one of my favorite teammates I ever had during my playing days, and I'm glad he had some success today. Way to go David!

Again, I hope the broadcasters are better tomorrow. I know if I was on the call, and got comments like that, I would be on my A-game the next time.

Then again, Wisconsin Folks are used to Uecker and Powell, which doesn't get much better then that in the booth.

[Gustie13]

So are we looking at a Robinson-Rubens matchup tomorrow with USt and UWO?? Both guys posted shutouts in the DH split earlier this year (at 6:45am!!). Looks/sounds like Rubens doesn't get a lot of starts but when he does he makes the most of them. Only 37k in 83 innings is a little surprising for a guy with his record and era; Robinson is the exact opposite, 66k in 55 innings.

[BaseballFan]

So are we looking at a Robinson-Rubens matchup tomorrow with USt and UWO?? Both guys posted shutouts in the DH split earlier this year (at 6:45am!!). Looks/sounds like Rubens doesn't get a lot of starts but when he does he makes the most of them. Only 37k in 83 innings is a little surprising for a guy with his record and era; Robinson is the exact opposite, 66k in 55 innings.

I would agree Robinson vs Rubens for UST/UWO, Dominick vs Ruffie for UWW/Carthage, Lanari/Gerten vs Knox try to save Kummet for next game possibly

[cubs]

Am I missing something?  I though Point and Whitewater both got W'S today.  I thought the WIAC was 2-1.

I'm an idiot......  I edited my previous post.  Sorry Guys!!!!!

[mwunder]

Based on their resume they should of been a 5, doesnt mean they suck and will go 0-2.

Another stupid statement....people who know a hell of a lot more than you said they should be a 3 and they proved that today, but you're too arrogant to admit that you were wrong.  It's one thing to stand behind your comments, but when it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck...it's probably a duck.  And, by the way, you did say that Carthage would go 0-2, but did stop short of saying they sucked.  Good restraint on your part.

I applaud those who make predictions, as they are based on the knowledge of those teams

You must love watching Terry, Boomer, and Howie every Sunday before kick-off too right?  Seriously, no one calls them out when they're so off base, so, you're right, why should I do it here.

I'm sorry baseballfan...it won't happen again.

[mwunder]

Thanks. The student link is working.

They need some work.

I agree. It is like listening to two junior high buddies narrate a video game. Still, it is much better than no game at all.

Its a new generation of broadcasters at UWO. Also, Baseball broadcasts were brought back last year after a long hiatus. I'm sure they'll turn the corner and get better (or at least I hope so).

Seeing that I have been trying to land myself a full-time broadcasting gig, I haven't been paying much attention to the baseball side of things, and I noticed that today David Hermes hit a home run for Carthage. I started next to him in Centerfield back in our Fort Atkinson days, and I never played beside someone who had his power and came through in the clutch. Always had a positive attitude, and always came to play. Honestly one of my favorite teammates I ever had during my playing days, and I'm glad he had some success today. Way to go David!

Again, I hope the broadcasters are better tomorrow. I know if I was on the call, and got comments like that, I would be on my A-game the next time.

Then again, Wisconsin Folks are used to Uecker and Powell, which doesn't get much better then that in the booth.

Actually, it seemed like more than two guys were calling the game.  I realize it's student radio, but take a little pride in your work.  Go talk to the SID's from each school and get proper pronunciation for tough names (or listen to the PA announcer), keep a book, take notes, etc...Also, the score is always announced with the larger number first.  I don't know how many times I heard today.."the Titans trail the Red Men 3-5."

That being said, there was at least one kid who did a really good job and was easy on the ears.  He wasn't a total homer, gave the count and the situation pretty regularly, and actually praised Husing from time to time.  He's probably a former player who knows the game well or listens to Powell (Uecker is terrible at calling a game if you really listen).

[dukes]

The Robinson-Rubens matchup (hopefully) will be a good one. Does anybody else think that the 6 team format isnt the greatest? I know UWO lost the first game, but now they only need to win 2 games in a row to make the championship? Of all the teams that lost the first day, I think it favors them the most.

Dominick and Ruffie would make sense for that game. I am not sure how I would approach the CSS vs Knox game. On the one hand, I think you definitely throw off (maybe 3,4,5 pitchers--obviously with a short leash) but also do you really risk not throwing one of your aces in Kummet. I suppose you have to look at the big picture, and if you dont win the tourney, 2nd place doesnt matter. Either way you have to hope the bats come alive so you only burn one pitcher.

On a side note...you are right mwunder, and those NFL analysts make a lot more money and have a lot more research than our "best guesses", and they are lucky to be .500 on predictions!

And in regards to the broadcasts, at least they are nice to hear. So far, I would say the Scholastica probably has the best flow and most interesting commentary.

[BaseballFan]

UST-  will use a #4 against Knox Probably start Ryan Fahey
UWW- probably goes with Dott, CSS- goes with Burg hes been pitching way than Kummet
Carthage -Husing  UWO- Demmin, use Rubens from closer role

Well I was wrong they deserve a 3 seed!!! Im glad Carthage won! I guess I dont know what you want from me, part the red sea, walk on water, or come up with some lame-o sayings.

Well to show Im not 'stupid' take a look at who i said would be starting, oh wait i was right!

I wouldnt bash other peoples picks when you dont do it yourself. Well hopefully you can bring something purposeful to the board

[BaseballFan]

Oshdude did you make it to all the games today or just Oshkosh? If you did how did all the teams look

[OshDude]

Rough week for Kannenberg.... 

-Boots a DP ball in the WIAC Tournament aginst Whitewater which allows the winning run to score and eliminates UWO.

-Commits another error in the opening round of the Regional which allows Carthage to extend their lead from 5-3 to 6-3.

-Goes 0x4 at the plate with 3 K's....

Why do I have feeling he will have a BIG game tomorrow against St. Thomas at 1:00 pm?  I guess we'll see....

And he broke the back window of a car with a foul ball. Never saw a truck window destroyed like that before.