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I didn't have enough room for Bradley, but if you think they are going to end up the best post it. Sorry
tylor:
Welcome to the HSBBW.
There are some other teams to consider also.
Maybe two polls would cover everything...Northwestern, Chicago State, Western Illinois,and Eastern Illinois...along with Bradley as you mentioned.
Welcome to the HSBBW.
There are some other teams to consider also.
Maybe two polls would cover everything...Northwestern, Chicago State, Western Illinois,and Eastern Illinois...along with Bradley as you mentioned.
Either there are too many Illini on this site or not enough knowledgeable D1 fans.
Unfortunately,imo,only SIU plays post season ball. Because of the Horizon League, UIC has the next best chance.
Look out for ISU next year and NIU, if they EVER get some pitching!
Unfortunately,imo,only SIU plays post season ball. Because of the Horizon League, UIC has the next best chance.
Look out for ISU next year and NIU, if they EVER get some pitching!
Go Gators, 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champs!
and......they have many more men than women.
No wonder your a gator groupie.
No wonder your a gator groupie.
ISU already has some decent pitching in Kopach, Sajewich, and Berger as starters, and Hlavacek in the pen, but there record doesnt really show it. Kitt Kopach has a 2.70 era but is 1-4.
Bradley surely didn't show up to play on Wednesday...
What happened to the Lewis University baseball program they were a powerhouse but the last 10 years they have been the butcher block.
EIU is better this year also.
I have to agree with Soxnole. SIU has been the only consistent program year in and year out in the state of Illinois. Callahan has done a great job over the last decade.
UIC plays in a weaker conference, but to their credit they get the job done most years and usually compete but not win any games at the regional.
Bradley, well they've had a couple of decent years but their about to lose some quality players after this year.
Ill State, young team that got off to a horrible start. Next year will have to be the year with Anetsberger off to the pros after that. Little Brownlie has done a super job of coming up to Chicagoland and recruiting some of the best HS prospects.
Western Ill, Hyman can't decide who the heck he wants to play. There's no consistent line up and the pitching is less than desirable.
Northern Ill, after a horrendous year last year they look a little better this year. Rumor has it that Mathey needs to finish strong to keep the reigns.
I'd love to see a few Illinois teams make the regional on a regular basis, but let's get serious we're north of the Mason-Dixon line here!! lol
Good luck Illinois teams!
UIC plays in a weaker conference, but to their credit they get the job done most years and usually compete but not win any games at the regional.
Bradley, well they've had a couple of decent years but their about to lose some quality players after this year.
Ill State, young team that got off to a horrible start. Next year will have to be the year with Anetsberger off to the pros after that. Little Brownlie has done a super job of coming up to Chicagoland and recruiting some of the best HS prospects.
Western Ill, Hyman can't decide who the heck he wants to play. There's no consistent line up and the pitching is less than desirable.
Northern Ill, after a horrendous year last year they look a little better this year. Rumor has it that Mathey needs to finish strong to keep the reigns.
I'd love to see a few Illinois teams make the regional on a regular basis, but let's get serious we're north of the Mason-Dixon line here!! lol
Good luck Illinois teams!
DeMarco from Norwood Blues is batting .200 and doesnt even play anymore. Last year everyone was saying how great of a hitter he was. Whats happening down there with him, hurt/homesick/?
Congrats to 2ndbasemom and her Salukis. SIU takes 2 of 3 this weekend against #22 ranked Creighton. SIU is now 6-3 against top 25 teams. Dean Cadematori had 3 rbi's and Bret Marguri goes 2-4 with an RBI. SIU now 5-4 in MVC play and Creighton falls to 6-6.
Even with a nephew on the Illinois team, I'm not gonna pick them as the best, because they're simply not. His Big 10 champ ring from last year looks nice though. And he earned the win in yesterday's rain shortened game.
I think it would be hard to go against Bradley right now with their pitching. And I'm an SIU alum! Lots of scouts Friday night watching Bradley's pitcher at Redbird Field.
P.S. If I may add a little more nephew promotion, there is a short video feature on the Illinois baseball homepage about my nephew and Brian Blomquist from Glenbard North. fightingillini.com
I think it would be hard to go against Bradley right now with their pitching. And I'm an SIU alum! Lots of scouts Friday night watching Bradley's pitcher at Redbird Field.
P.S. If I may add a little more nephew promotion, there is a short video feature on the Illinois baseball homepage about my nephew and Brian Blomquist from Glenbard North. fightingillini.com
Those scouts at Redbird field were indeed watching Bradley's senior pitcher, as well as ISU junior RHP Kopach.
Very true grateful, didn't intend to slight Kopach.
As Far as DeMarco,by looking at the stats he was ISU's hottest hitter to start the season. He was around .375 something for awhile. Your guess is as good as mine why he isnt playing/performing much lately. Something happend there, the low average may have something to do with spot starting and pinch hitting. He has a low number of ab's compared to the rest of the team. Be nice if someyone could give us an update, from what i have seen he can really swing it and i wish him the best of luck in getting it back. None of the ISU Freshman are having great seasons offensively though stalowy and dubler are in the mid .200's but duber has 3 hr's. I know ISU played a tough non conf schedule. that was great class with quality kids , i wish them all the best.
DeMarco is a stud. Period...he'll be fine.