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

[ShineTime]

Point has to ride Wendorf/Van Beck/Iverson tomorrow against Hamline and hope for a W without using Koback.  IMO that's their only way of making it through and having a shot to beat Whitewater at 4.  Whitewater will have Donovan/Tincher against Point and Point will have to have Koback on the hill to win that game.  If Point can find a way to get to Saturday I'm confident Williams will be able to go at least 7.  It's just unfortunate that the better team didn't win today.  Stranding 14 is just unheard of. 

[MIACLUV]

I get what the Tommies have done to this point so far but CSS has shown no offense and I can't see that continuing. Is it time to finally use Edwards to get to Saturday? I think if they want to have a shot at winning it all you only use him to close if needed.

[biggio34]

Point has to ride Wendorf/Van Beck/Iverson tomorrow against Hamline and hope for a W without using Koback.  IMO that's their only way of making it through and having a shot to beat Whitewater at 4.  Whitewater will have Donovan/Tincher against Point and Point will have to have Koback on the hill to win that game.  If Point can find a way to get to Saturday I'm confident Williams will be able to go at least 7.  It's just unfortunate that the better team didn't win today.  Stranding 14 is just unheard of. 

At this point in the season its not about who is "better", its about who delievers.  I wouldn't say either teams offsense delivered yesterday, but the Saints made a few less mistakes in the field and made a few great plays (Greening throw from left to get runner at the plate) and won the game.

I know you WIAC'ers think your teams are pretty special, but if you don't think the MN schools in this tournament aren't good enough to win this thing, then I'm not sure what games you have been watching.

[cubs]

I know you WIAC'ers think your teams are pretty special, but if you don't think the MN schools in this tournament aren't good enough to win this thing, then I'm not sure what games you have been watching.

I wouldn't be in the group that thinks the MN schools can't win the Regional, but all I will say is this.....  Outside of St. Thomas, the other MN schools haven't schown the ability to win a Regional Championship.  It seems like the Midwest Regional Champion has been either Stevens Point, Whitewater, St. Thomas or Oshkosh every year for the past 30+ years.  Lakeland is the only school I can think of that has stoppped the "fearsome foursome" from representing the Midwest Region at the World Series, when they won the Ragional in 2002.  Until someone else does it, I can see why people doubt their ability to finish the job.

[BaseballFan]

I know you WIAC'ers think your teams are pretty special, but if you don't think the MN schools in this tournament aren't good enough to win this thing, then I'm not sure what games you have been watching.

I wouldn't be in the group that thinks the MN schools can't win the Regional, but all I will say is this.....  Outside of St. Thomas, the other MN schools haven't schown the ability to win a Regional Championship.  It seems like the Midwest Regional Champion has been either Stevens Point, Whitewater, St. Thomas or Oshkosh every year for the past 30+ years.  Lakeland is the only school I can think of that has stoppped the "fearsome foursome" from representing the Midwest Region at the World Series, when they won the Ragional in 2002.  Until someone else does it, I can see why people doubt their ability to finish the job.

I think all that Biggio is saying is that no one has really looked that dominant in the tourney so far, just looking at this years tournament and not years past. But cubs is right, those four teams have ruled the midwest, CSS is the only other team to consistently make the regionals so until they can break through to the World Series people probably wont think otherwise. On the other hand, there is a feeling out there though that WIAC teams feel they are God's gift to baseball.

[Strikeout]

CSS eliminates the Tommies 2-1, and then there were 3!  Get ready for a Point/WW war.

[BaseballFan]

CSS eliminates the Tommies 2-1, and then there were 3!  Get ready for a Point/WW war.

Nice win for the Saints, especially with the Freshman on hill. I would guess Vogelgesang to throw the first game and if they win to come back with Lewis. Nice to still have your #2 pitcher to throw and then possibly come back with your #1. Not sure how many pitches Lewis threw but would think a Senior would be asking for the ball on two days rest (doesnt matter though unless you pick up the first game).

[Strikeout]

I agree with baseballfan.  CSS did a similar thing when they had to beat WW twice in the championship a couple of years ago.  They had Burg ready to go but they never made it to the second game.

[BoBo]

On the other hand, there is a feeling out there though that WIAC teams feel they are God's gift to baseball.

Your exaggeration is noted, but not entirely a fact. IMO, the long track record of success at this level fuels the confidence or many fans. I personally feel the two student announcers on the UWW TV (watching the stream on computer) are GOD's gift to baseball.    They are definitely raw.

Great pitchers dual going on. UWW just scored as Coe with a stolen base of 3rd base and an error on the catcher on the throw.  1-1 bottom of the 6th.  

Fon rips a double to right center with two outs.

Matt Beyer continues the rally with a single to right scoring Fon.

6 complete from Whitewater 2-1 UWW

[Strikeout]

On the other hand, there is a feeling out there though that WIAC teams feel they are God's gift to baseball.

Your exaggeration is noted, but not entirely a fact. IMO, the long track record of success at this level fuels the confidence or many fans. I personally feel the two student announcers on the UWW TV (watching the stream on computer) are GOD's gift to baseball.    They are definitely raw.

Great pitchers dual going on. UWW just scored as Coe with a stolen base of 3rd base and an error on the catcher on the throw.  1-1 bottom of the 6th.  Fon rips a double with two outs.

Yes, the WIAC has a great track record.  Until a team other than UST gets through this regional, it'll most likely stay that away.  As far as the announcers on UWWTV...I mean my god.  Get a tee baller in there to commentate, I'm sure they understand the difference between a "point" and a run.  Also, I have never heard an announcer refer to a lead-off walk as, "a smooth move." 

[BaseballFan]

On the other hand, there is a feeling out there though that WIAC teams feel they are God's gift to baseball.

Your exaggeration is noted, but not entirely a fact.

Of course its exaggerated and not entirely a fact but not entirely false either.

I followed one inning of the those 2 announcers and was questioning whether or not they thought they were watching a soccer match. Why doesnt UWW connect their radio guy to their video

[BoBo]

I have never heard an announcer refer to a lead-off walk as, "a smooth move." 

Too funny!!  Only a "smooth operator" can make "a smooth move." 

Someone needs to give the guys a UWSP roster.  I don't think they have mentioned a Pointer by name the entire game...it's always "the batter" or "fly ball to the centerfielder" etc.

[BoBo]

On the other hand, there is a feeling out there though that WIAC teams feel they are God's gift to baseball.

Your exaggeration is noted, but not entirely a fact.

Of course its exaggerated and not entirely a fact but not entirely false either.

I followed one inning of the those 2 announcers and was questioning whether or not they thought they were watching a soccer match. Why doesnt UWW connect their radio guy to their video

Because it's "student" TV!!  The radio guys are professional broadcasters.

[BaseballFan]

On the other hand, there is a feeling out there though that WIAC teams feel they are God's gift to baseball.

Your exaggeration is noted, but not entirely a fact.

Of course its exaggerated and not entirely a fact but not entirely false either.

I followed one inning of the those 2 announcers and was questioning whether or not they thought they were watching a soccer match. Why doesnt UWW connect their radio guy to their video

Because it's "student" TV!!  The radio guys are professional broadcasters.

Exactly so they should string a cord to their video feed, not difficult...UWW communications department must be hurting in general. CSS managed to do it during the UMAC playoffs, but I guess CSS was trying to put out a quality product.

[BoBo]

UWW 2 Point 1.  Great game - like all the games, very well played. Donovan complete game victory.