Chad Manske wrote on Aug 15, 2007 9:49 AM:
" Thank you for letting me know. Maybe a million people in the world, but not in the MVL. Try to understand, I have had a lot of people calling about this thinking it's me. The majority of posts are from ball players. Being from here, and playing in this league for a long time and with all this garbage going back and forth I'm not sure who/what it could be. "
Lefty wrote on Aug 14, 2007 11:24 PM:
" Sorry to have the same nickname as you along with about a million other left handed people. I wasn't trying to say anything to make it look like you were saying it. I said what i think, i think theres great baseball in this area that doesn't get covered like it should and thats all i said. That and good luck to the three teams from the MVL this weekend! "
K2 wrote on Aug 14, 2007 5:12 PM:
" Hey guys! Let's not forget that we should all be grateful for the fantastic weather and the fact that we even get to watch such great baseball this summer!! Not too long from now, it's gonna start snowin' again, so enjoy it while it's here!! Lax has great team of guys and i think it's awesome that La Crosse even has a team that enjoys just playing the game; as do CCV and Sparta I'm sure. "
Chad Manske wrote on Aug 14, 2007 4:47 PM:
" It isn't the fault of anyone on this LAX team that the previous has failed. Do not discredit the work we have put in, and the good baseball we have played. There are a lot of good character guys on this team that play hard for the game they love and respect. Afterall, this team is good for LAX and the MVL. Good luck to all MVL @ WBA. PS- I consider Ryan Levendoski a good friend and coach, tell him what you think in person. "
Chad Manske wrote on Aug 14, 2007 4:39 PM:
" I have played in this league for a long time. I have seen many players play for many teams. CCV and La Crescent are strong teams and I have a lot of respect for both. Yes, they have/had players from other towns. Just like Tomah, Onalaska, Viroqua, BRF and so on. This is going to continue to happen. If LAX had a team stick in the past or if Sparta was "homegrown" they would have never won a state title. I know this for a fact since I recruited a lot of LAX players in the past to play there and help gain the respect they have today. "
Chad Manske wrote on Aug 14, 2007 4:25 PM:
" The knickname "LEFTY" was givin to me 14 years ago, find your own. If you are someone outside the players in the MVL or have used that name for a longer period of time, so be it. If this is someone looking to make it seem like I am making comments about the Trib, I ask you to stop. "
Lefty wrote on Aug 13, 2007 10:47 PM:
" After all this was on here i love all the coverage the Trib gave to the MVL 3 Teams from the MVL won there semi-final games to go to state. There were about 10 lines in the paper and only two of the box scores only 8 teams in the state make it to the state tournament and three of them are with in 25 min. of the trib's office and all it made was "Briefly" part of the paper. Congrats to CCV, LaCrosse, and La Crescent Lets see an all MVL State Championship Game maybe just maybe then something will make the trib... "
not going anywhere! wrote on Aug 9, 2007 10:22 AM:
" I don't think it really matter's where we come from or who we have played for in the past. LaX hasn't had a team to play for so players have had to travel to CCV or Sparta, or even LaCrescent. That won't be the case anymore, and don't plan on the LaX to fold anytime soon. The league is made up of players that love the game & bust their asses everytime on the field, so with press or not lets all be lucky we as players have a place to play every summer. Do yourself some good & respect the game, play it hard & make some life time friends on the way. Great season to all of us. "
Fire & Ice wrote on Aug 9, 2007 9:06 AM:
" Baseball Fan-you have strayed far from the pack with such a grotesque comment towards Lev. Coach Levendoski brings coaching baseball to a higher level; the desire, character, profession and heart portrayed by such a man who loves to teach the game of baseball shall not be questioned. How dare you post a comment with ignornance and prejudgment. Who are you to judge him? What have you done to make such mention of Coach Lev. I have had the pleasure to stand next to Lev and coach. Lev. clearly is one of the select few that have a true grasp of baseball in this theatre of baseball we call the Coulee Region. "
Chaz wrote on Aug 9, 2007 8:29 AM:
" A little info about the NWL vs MVL...when the Loggers were in their innaugural season, the core of their team was made up of MVL players: the Schultz's from CCV; Dale Mueller, Joe Kornetta, and Jay Molstad from Miller. Even today they take our players. Others that have played NWL: Podmolik from LaX, Matt McGaughey from Miller, Brandon Hodge from Kendall, Phil Bartz and Brad Bjerke from La Crescent, Dustin Hundt from Miller...I'm sure there are more that I can't recall right now. In all, the NWL is a glorified version of the MVL...but they have money to throw around. "
Baseball Fan wrote on Aug 9, 2007 1:30 AM:
" Levendoski is a wannabe high schooler and will never be a good coach at any level... "
To Dave Schultz wrote on Aug 8, 2007 4:52 PM:
" There wasn't really a new coach in CCV. Burt was going to be GM until Levandoski went to coach in the Northwoods League, Niedfeldt doesn't get to many games other than weekends. So, Burt was on the bench for another season. He let the guys do the 3rd base coaching tho. And I'd agree they are a fun team to watch! And it's nice to have a team again in LaCrosse--hopefully they can hang together!!!! "
Too tall wrote on Aug 8, 2007 4:24 PM:
" I concur, well put. Great dialect! Too tall has a great perspective and grasp on the topic that was originally brought to the table. Anton Kayak, you especially should know what the Logger-horse is! Senor Viterbo "
Too Tall wrote on Aug 8, 2007 4:06 PM:
" I guess I don't see what all the bickering is about. Basically everybody is making the same arguemnt. The MVL has been a great venue to see some high level baseball in this area for many years, and it would be nice to see it get more ink time. However, when you get down to brass tacks it doesn't have the same appeal as the Loggers even though it is just as good if not better quality baseball. The Loggers bring in exotic names from flashy D-1 programs, and combine that with all the promotions and party decks and what-not it becomes good family friendly entertainment. Having been a member of the MVL it's not always family orientated (EFK) and who want's to see CCV play Elroy. All in all the MVL can provide a great theater for baseball fans who truely love the game in it's pure form. "
WHO CARES wrote on Aug 8, 2007 3:09 PM:
" Nice job complaining about the game of baseball...next time go to the Loggers page to complain. GO MVL!!! "
Kayak RE to: wrote on Aug 8, 2007 12:45 PM wrote on Aug 8, 2007 2:31 PM:
" Why all of a sudden the "Other note" you posted? What is the logger-horse you speak of? Not quite sure what you mean because I don't really see any Sparta folks bragging about beating the Loggers. Especially after a .500 season. "
To: Dave Shultz wrote on Aug 8, 2007 12:45 PM:
" What new coach are you referring to??
Other note: Sparta needs to get off their "Logger-horse" "
Former Blue, Kind of wrote on Aug 8, 2007 9:25 AM:
" La Crosse is not going to fold, they have strong leadership, a solid group of regular players, and they will be able to get players from the area. The MVL needs to have a team in La Crosse. Great job Dax on this years season. Congrats to CCV, CO-Regular Season Champs and Tournament Champs. Good luck to both teams in the upcoming WBA State Tournament. Maybe the Trib will cover it with more than a boxscore... "
dave schultz wrote on Aug 8, 2007 9:20 AM:
" great game guys it was fun to watch. as for the homegrown situation i am from coon valley and i know that at least half are not from the area.(jones, wagner, tolvstad, wersh, sam, white, buege, tolvstad, husing, baldwin) i think the only person that played for sparta was tolvstad for a half a summer because he split time with the horrible bi state legion team. baldwin also for for three games with them. but i like the speed and hustle ccv shows they have four legit base stealers, they always look like they are having fun, and thats the way it should be. im not so sure how much the new coach helped??? any opinions? "
BJ wrote on Aug 7, 2007 8:34 PM:
" New coach and old coach to GM. Explains "
BJ wrote on Aug 7, 2007 8:32 PM:
" New coach and old coach to GM. Explains it. "
Chaz to Thanks Loggers??? wrote on Aug 7, 2007 7:35 PM:
" Alright, for the last time....in the game monday night, between the two teams that played (CCV and LaX) I said 75% of those players have played Miller...then i went on to say that 90% of the LaX team has played Miller...thus....75% of the ball players there have played for Miller. I never once said that 75% of CCV has played for Miller. Is it that hard to understand? "
Thanks loggers???? wrote on Aug 7, 2007 5:40 PM:
" I agree! The competition in the MVL is as good or better than any game the Loggers play, but they get no media coverage. Even the league championship hardly made the news. The only way box scores make it into the Tribune is if the coaches call them in. If you enjoy baseball without all the giveaways and annoying between inning stuff, then maybe you should check out this league next summer!! Also Chaz, no way 75% of CCV players have played for Sparta. La Crosse yes, CCV NO!!! "
Kayak RE: Sparta wrote on Aug 7, 2007 3:42 PM:
" Last time I checked, CCV didn't lose 75% of its team to La Crosse. Sparta Miller did have an off year this year, but it has won games in the past month. You act like CCV is unstoppable. If I'm not mistaken, Sparta did beat CCV in a game at your house. How quickly we forget? I'd say a .500 year is pretty good considering the talent Sparta lost. "
geeeez wrote on Aug 7, 2007 3:22 PM:
" There are plenty of talented ball players in the area. Good luck to the new La Crosse team. Can't people find anything better to do than demean the sport of baseball with their petty comments and negativity? So Sparta had a rough year....so what? Who knows what next year will bring. Baseball is a GAME - get some perspective people. "
MVL Historian wrote on Aug 7, 2007 3:05 PM:
" Their record shows they are .500, but when they have their actual starting 9, they are just as good if not better than the rest of the MVL. They beat the Loggers and Split with the NBC State Champion Appleton Legends. I wouldn't be so quick to throw them under the bus. I bet they come back with something to prove next summer. "
Chaz RE: sparta? wrote on Aug 7, 2007 2:53 PM:
" Well...ummm...did you see the first post? That wasn't me, but some ignorant person asking a question of me. Like Jon said, La Crosse will fold after another year and things will be back to normal...you act like your team has never had to rebuild. "
sparta? wrote on Aug 7, 2007 2:07 PM:
" who even brought sparta into this conversation. they were one of the worst teams in the area this summer. they havent won a game in a month. this article was about lacrosse and C-CV....why did you bring sparta into this chaz? nobody cares! MORE MVL COVERAGE PLEASE! "
Jon wrote on Aug 7, 2007 2:02 PM:
" Don't beat yourself up on the players that are on the La Crosse team. Traditionally the La Crosse teams do not last more than a year or two so it wouldn't be long and the La Crosse players will be back at Sparta or CCV and the players that are getting a chance to play now with those team will be playing slowpitch for the Thirsty Turtle. "
Chaz RE: Aug 7, 2007 12:06 PM post wrote on Aug 7, 2007 1:10 PM:
" I never said they stole players, I admire CCV's team and how they play the game...I was just pointing out that CCV, along with every competitive team in the MVL, is not all local guys. I never accused anyone of taking players, although the La Crosse team might as well be called Sparta Miller West. "
to chaz wrote on Aug 7, 2007 12:06 PM:
" its isnt like CCV is stealing players from any other team. wersh white and wagner all go to or went to viterbo and live in the area. baldy lives in coon valley, buegges dad used to play for CCV, and jones' whole family is from the area and he went to a lacrosse school. lacrosse just got a team this year and the players you name have been blues for years. its obvious you play for or used to play for someone like sparta and you seem a little jealous. its alright. GOOD WIN LAST NIGHT BLUES! "
Kayak to wrote on Aug 7, 2007 11:58 AM:
" Chaz mentioned between CCV and La Crosse, 75% wore red and gold. Not just CCV exclusively. Who's blind? "
Kayak to "blinded by ignorance" wrote on Aug 7, 2007 11:56 AM:
" Chaz mentioned between CCV and La Crosse, 75% wore red and gold. Not just CCV exclusively. Who's blind? "
MVL wrote on Aug 7, 2007 11:55 AM:
" So, C-CV wouldn't let any of the guys from Sparta, La Crescent, or La Crosse play for them? I bet those teams are made up of almost all college ball players. That was a very ignorant statement by Blinded By Ignorance. I bet you are just one of the parents who is in way over your head when it comes to baseball and how teams are ran...stick to cheering. "
Chaz wrote on Aug 7, 2007 11:39 AM:
" I'm not taking anything away from them...hell, I've played on the same team as most of them. Tolvstad played Miller, and then 90% of the La Crosse team played for Miller...that's how I got the 75%. And your ignorance is shining through as it is a MVL RULE they must live within I believe a 30 mile radius..so you can say that we all have the same "we don't let them play unless they are from the immediate area or went to college in La Crosse" rule. So is it my ignorance or is Buege from Iowa and went to college in Florida? What about Henrickson..from La Crosse went to College in Winona? Or how about Husing? Is he from Desoto or Westby? Jones is From La Crosse and went to college in La Crosse...oh wait, that would be Stout. Congrats to CCV on their win last night. "
Kayak wrote on Aug 7, 2007 11:24 AM:
" Blues is wrong. I know who most of the players are and I know they are not all homegrown as he says. Nor is La Crosse, Nor is Sparta, Nor is any team completely homegrown. "
Chaz to Blues wrote on Aug 7, 2007 11:06 AM:
" Uhhh...what? Wersh is from Holmen, Henrickson is from La Crosse, Baldy is from La Crosse, Jones is from La Crosse, Husing is from MI, White if from IA, Buege is from IA, Wagner is from Prairie Du Chien....how is that homegrown? "
blinded by ignorance wrote on Aug 7, 2007 10:57 AM:
" C-CV has 1 kid who has ever played for Sparta Miller. Other than that, they dont allow people to play on their team unless they are from that immediate area. Westby, desoto, cashton, or went to college in the lacrosse area. i believe that its your ignorance thats blinding you. dont take anything away from these kids! "
BLUEs wrote on Aug 7, 2007 10:22 AM:
" All of the guys from CCV are homegrown. "
Kayak wrote on Aug 7, 2007 10:14 AM:
" I agree with loggers???. The trib should give the MVL more attention. Sparta Miller did beat the Loggers earlier in the summer. Not much was in the Trib the next day on that. Most of the Loggers' players were regulars from this year and last year's team.
Congratulations to CCV and La Crosse this year. They both deserve respect.
As for the comments to Sparta...I agree with Chaz that the person who made the comments knows nothing about the league. Probably another washed up player who wants attention.
FYI: When La Crosse doesn't have a team in the league, notice how those players play on Sparta's, or CCV's, or La Crescent's teams. When La Crosse has no team, those places are good enough for them to play in. Nice comments though! "
Chaz wrote on Aug 7, 2007 9:25 AM:
" Nope, not "swirling" like I said before. Your ignorance would lead you to believe that. Bet you didn't know that between CCV and LaX, about 75% of the players once wore the red gold in Sparta. But your ignorance will blind you. "
loggers??? wrote on Aug 7, 2007 9:12 AM:
" this game was way better than any loggers game ive been to this year. maybe they(the TV and the Trib.) should start covering more of MVL baseball and not so much loggers. its tough to find a box score of these games most days. instead theyre wasting their money on telling us how the loggers blew it again! great at bat by schultz too!! sparta miller was .500 this summer. "
Nice job! wrote on Aug 7, 2007 9:04 AM:
" Way to go Chaseburg! "
Chaz? wrote on Aug 7, 2007 7:15 AM:
" Where's Sparta Miller??? Swirling down the toilet, I bet. "
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