Big Ten baseball

Even in the big 10, all college coaches will take a chance on someone throwing 90+. If they can develop then they've struck lightning in a bottle.

Wood - Not long enough I'm afraid!

Which Big Ten teams look to be strong in 2006?

Corky9999,

Here are the Pre-season Big Ten predictions from Baseball America.

1. Ohio State
2. Purdue
3. Minnesota
4. Michigan
5. Iowa
6. Northwestern
7. Illinois
8. Penn State
9. Michigan State
10. Indiana

Projected NCAA Teams (2): Ohio State, Purdue

If Michigan is the fourth best team in the Big Ten this year, then the conference will be very tough this year. I think Michigan can definetely compete for the Big Ten title this year!

Rebel, Michigan will have a good team this year. Although Ohio St. and Purdue are loaded with returning starters. The report is very accurate stating these two teams are the front runners to win the Big 10.

This subject is boring, Div III is better in the midwest and enough said.
Let the beast die.

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Originally posted by LT52:
This subject is boring, Div III is better in the midwest and enough said.
Let the beast die.

I really like some of the Midwest D-III's, but better than the Big 10? Inane!

LT52, if the subject bores you, go somewhere else. Obviously, Corky9999, itsrosy, Rebel222, & Grandslam1 want to discuss it. There may be players, or parents of players, on this board from Big 10 schools as well.

But thanks for the outrageous statement.

Mike F

Mike F I agree with you on this subject. Let me just say the Big 10 isn't the Pac 10 in college baseball, though it is a good conference. The Pac 10 is a great conference.

And the ACC is the # 1 Conference.

According to the Baseball America Top 25, Soxnole is right.

Last Years (2005) confrence RPI's were as follows just a list of the top 10

1. SEC
2. Big XII
3. ACC
4. Pac 10
5. Big West
6. Missouri Valley
7. Big Ten
8. Big East
9. C USA
10. MAC

There were also 27 players drafted from the Big Ten

Peter,

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Ohio St. and Purdue can play with any team in the Pac Ten. Ohio St will be a very good team this year.

OSU...maybe

Purdue..NOT!

Where does Northwestern fit into the mix?

Over the past 6 years, the Gophers of Minnesota boast the best conference record.

Looking forward to the trip to Champaign for the Big 10 opening series vs Purdue April 1 and 2..

Also congratulations to the Illini who received their rings on Saturday for the Big 10 Season Championship in 05'...

They have lost a lot due to graduation and the draft (5 players) but look to be competitive.

Glove 12, great post! You're correct. Minnesota's been very good as of late.

Just some info -

Michigan will be improving their stadium after the 2006 season. Coach Maloney's first recruiting class is now entering their sophomore season. The program is gaining momentum as well as the entire conference. Penn State, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan State all new coaches.
You cannot compare softball to baseball, as women chose Michigan because of the school and getting in is the end all since there are no professional options for women. Michigan is a lot more attractive for softball players than baseball players.
The coaches at Michigan are some of the more honest and hard-working coaches in the country. And trust me I have had the opportunity to chat with many this past year.
Big Ten teams are also playing tougher non-conference schedules to improve their RPI. Michigan also just opened a brand new academic center for athletes. Michigan State also has a great facility for academics. They rival what any other school in the country has to offer to support their student athletes.

Michigan for sure has the best fight song!

Coach Merc

My brother and his wife had to go online to get tickets to see their son get his ring. Only ones they could find were two single tickets a section apart!

Michigan lost 6 starters from last year so that is why they are rated lower. They have a very good freshmen class but they will take some time to come into their own.

Northwestern could be extremely good depending on how healthy Brauer is. Kontos as the number one starter is the real deal. They have an experienced team. The biggest knock on them is that the school restricts their roster size and tells them that they must carry less than 30 players. This puts them at a distinct disadvantage if there are injuries.

I like Minnesota as well. They are always tough. They seem to do a great job of keeping the local talent from straying. There is some good ball up there.

Minnesota has done very well in the Big Ten over the last five plus seasons. I think it will be alittle tougher for them this year to win the Big Ten in 2006.

I still say the Big 10 for baseball is like what am I thinking but if you are looking for a great education and you want to play baseball...well then, you must look at them. But,if you are looking to play baseball and get an education along with it...well then there are some great baseball schools not to far from here. But, back to my original comments on Big 10 baseball, when was the last time they were in the finals or semis in the CWS????? Plus it's cold here and at most Big 10 schools. Why can't the Asu's and Miami's of the world come and look in Illinois for some brave cold weather boys who can flat out play with the best of them. I know the answer...They DON"T have to go more than 50 miles from where they are located to find great talent and can sign more kids , being in state vs out of stste money...IMO

Good point. That's why the top travel programs and Perfect Game Showcases are so important. Many good players right here in the midwest get overlooked at times.

The Big Ten begins league play this weekend. Each weekend, they play a four game series, which means lots of pitching. For whatever reason, Wisconsin does not have a baseball team. Why not?

I am not sure, however,I believe that they probably lost the program when Title IX went into effect and they had to even out the men's and women's athletic teams. Some schools lost their men's baseball, gymnastics and wrestling teams due to this.

You're correct Hopperhop, they dropped their program in the early 90's I believe.

WI cut the program in a cost cutting and title IX move. The schollys went to the womens rowing team.

It's too bad UWM shut down the baseball program. With the current political atmosphere up in Madison the team would have been all LEFT handers; infielders, outfielders, catchers and pitchers! LOL.

itsrosey,

.....and there is no Right Field in Madison.