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Having a ballMen's basketball: Andrist still having a ball
Found: 2 Days 8 Hours 10 Minutes ago
Leader-Telegram - Eddie Andrist knows you won't believe him, but he'll say it anyway.He had fun last year."One of the things I learned a long time ago in this business is that there's a lot of other things to focus on than wins and losses," said Andrist, entering his ninth year as the UW-Stout men's basketball coach and his 19th season overall. "We worked very hard last year, and we had a nice end to the season. I thought we played really well."I really had fun. I enjoyed the process. I enjoyed working with our guys. I enjoyed the intensity. I enjoyed their focus on the games. I'm just having a blast. I really enjoy working with the guys."And while it didn't have an affect on UW-Stout's record (7-19, 4-12) and while it was his worst year in terms of wins and losses at the collegiate level, it certainly fueled his desire to coach again this season."Struggling is in the mind of the beholder," Andrist said. "We're going to work very hard in our system, play a good brand of basketball, and be very entertaining. And we'll see what happens."The Blue Devils will have to replace Miles Webb, who tied for the conference lead in scoring (19.0 points per game) in his only season with the Blue Devils. But UW-Stout returns plenty of experience, including junior Jerrel Enerson-Matthews, who was all-WIAC honorable mention as a freshman, and starting point guard Alex Mason. Mason's status is in doubt, however. He left Saturday's season-opener against Buena Vista in the first half and didn't return. He's still being evaluated.Also back are a handful of regulars, including senior John Donald, junior Josh Huettl, sophomore Jerrod Buchholtz and sophomore Eric Hostetter.There's also several newcomers, including three who should make an immediate impact. James Adams and Mahlon Thomas, both 6-foot-6, will give the Blue Devils more of a presence down low. Nathan Staidl - who is generously listed at 5-foot-9 - will backup Mason at point guard and gives UW-Stout a bulldog-attitude in the backcourt.If Mason can't play, Staidl may be in the starting lineup."This could be another tough year," Andrist said. "We have a lot of new faces, a lot of guys that are struggling in our system. It could be another tough year for us."But we're excited about where we are going."...
WIAC men's basketball preview capsules
Found: 2 Days 8 Hours 17 Minutes ago
Leader-Telegram - UW-Eau Claire- Head coach: Terry Gibbons, 14th season (197-147 at UW-Eau Claire; 245-214 in 18 seasons overall).- Last season: 12-15, 5-11.- Top players: Dan Beyer, sr., 6-7, F; Ryan Shea, soph., 6-4, G/F; Geoff Probst, jr., 6-6, F.- Others: Josh Prince, frosh., 6-2, G; Mark Tiefel, sr., 6-1, G; Luke Duckett, frosh., 6-1, G; Jordan Kappen, jr., 6-3, F; Nick Bartlett, frosh., 6-2, G; Eric Nohelty, frosh., 6-3, G; Colin Boone, jr., 6-1, G; Lucas Morrissey, frosh., 6-3, G; Brett Anderson, frosh., 6-6, G; Jacob Schlub, jr., 6-2, G; Michael Mudgett, soph., 6-5, 210; Nate Abraham, frosh., 6-6, F; Dan Stovall, frosh., 6-8, F; Chance Weisensel, jr., 6-6, G; Amadou Fofana, soph., 6-7, F; Vinnie Campbell, frosh., 6-6, F.- Notes: Return four starters. Beyer is a fifth-year senior, two-time team MVP and received honorable mention in The Sporting News preseason all-American team. Beyer tied for WIAC lead in scoring (19.0). Also led team in rebounds (7.3) and field goal percentage (60.6). Shea was second on team in scoring (37.6) as a freshman. Boone will replace graduated Zack Ryan as starting point guard. Prince (Chippewa Falls) started in the exhibition game against UW-Green Bay. Former Eleva-Strum coach Rich Roginski joins team as an assistant.- Outlook: A deeper, more-experienced Blugolds team may not have as many matchup problems as it did last year. If UW-Eau Claire can win the games it's supposed to, a top-four finish in the conference isn't out of the question.- Schedule: November 21-22 - at Wheaton Tip Off Tourney in Wheaton, Ill. 28 - vs. Dordt College at Oshkosh Classic, 5 p.m. 29 - vs. Clarke College at Oshkosh Classic, 5 p.m.December 2 - Finlandia, 7 p.m. 6 - UW-Stout, 3 p.m. 10 - at UW-Platteville, 7 p.m. 13 - UW-La Crosse, 3 p.m. 29-30 - Holiday Classic at Zorn Arena.January 3 - St. Scholastica, 7 p.m. 7 - UW-Superior, 7 p.m. 10 - at UW-Whitewater, 3 p.m. 14 - at UW-Oshkosh, 7 p.m. 17 - UW-River Falls, 3 p.m. 21 - UW-Stevens Point, 7 p.m. 24 - at UW-La Crosse, 3 p.m. 28 - at UW-Superior, 7 p.m.. 31 - UW-Whitewater, 3 p.m.February 4 - UW-Oshkosh, 7 p.m. 7 - at UW-River Falls, 3 p.m. 11 - at UW-Stevens Point, 7 p.m. 14 - at Finlandia, noon. 18 - UW-Platteville, 7 p.m. 21 - at UW-Stout, 3 p.m. 24 - WIAC playoffs.UW-Stout- Head coach: Eddie Andrist, ninth season (108-97; 358-288 in 20th overall seasons).- Last season: 7-19, 4-12.- Top players: Jerrel Enerson-Matthews, jr., 6-4, G; Alex Mason, sr., 6-0, G; John Donald, sr., 6-4, F.- Others: James Adams, jr., 6-6, F; Boris Brnic, frosh., 6-5, 205; G; Jerrod Buchholtz, soph., 6-5, G; Michael Fant, jr., 6-5, 195; Isaiah Farrar, jr., 6-5, F; Jamie Fischer, soph., 6-2, G; Eric Hostetter, soph., 6-5, G; Joshua Huettl, jr., 6-1, 195; Chris Jardine, soph., 6-1, F; Edy Jensen, jr., 6-2, F; Drew Kramer, frosh., 6-6, F; De'Ante Michaud, soph., 6-2, 170; Jordan Nelson, frosh., 6-6, G; Nathan Staidl, jr., 5-9, G; Mahlon Thomas, soph., 6-6, F; Brandon White-Blackmon, jr., 6-2, G.- Notes: Has just two seniors on roster. Enerson-Matthews has started since his freshman season. Andris expects newcomers Thomas and Adams to make immediate impact. Graduated Miles Webb, who tied for WIAC lead in scoring (19.0) but took 390 shots, 96 more than Enerson-Matthews and 221 more than the next-highest total (Mason). Huettl (Regis) and Buchholtz (Durand) are the lone area products on the roster.- Outlook: It wasn't the best season for the Blue Devils last year, and if they can't figure out how to defend, this year won't be much better. The defense looked improved in an overtime loss to Buena Vista, but whether or not they can carry that into WIAC play remains to be seen.- Schedule: November 21-22 - at Wartburg Tourney in Waverly, Iowa. 29-30 - UW-Stout Tournament.December 6 - at UW-Eau Claire, 3 p.m. 10 - at UW-River Falls. 13 - UW-Oshkosh, 3 p.m.; 20 - vs. Goucher College at Puerto Rico Tournament 21 - vs. College of the Ozarks at Puerto Rico Tournament.January 3 - at UW-Platteville, 1 p.m. 7 - Ripon College, 7 p.m. 10 - at UW-La Crosse. 14 - at UW-Stevens Point, 7 p.m. 17 - UW-Whitewater, 1 p.m. 21 - UW-Superior, 7 p.m. 24 - UW-Platteville, 1 p.m. 27 - at Silver Lake College, 7 p.m. 31 - at UW-Oshkosh, 1 p.m.February 4 - UW-Stevens Point, 7 p.m. 7 - at UW-Whitewater, 1 p.m. 11 - at UW-Superior, 7 p.m. 14 - UW-La Crosse, 3 p.m. 18 - UW-River Falls, 7 p.m. 21 - UW-Eau Claire, 3 p.m. 24 - WIAC playoffs.UW-La Crosse- Head coach: Ken Koelbl, sixth season (68-63).- Last season: 11-15, 6-10.- Top players: Tony Mane, soph., 6-0, G; Brandon Brown, sr., 6-0, G; Andrew Haass, jr., 6-5, F.- Notes: Mane scored at least 20 points in 12 games last year and matched WIAC tournament record with 37 points against UW-Stevens Point. Brown tied for school lead in steals (137). Matt DeMars (Regis) will see more playing time. Graduated three of top four scorers. Keep an eye on transfer Trevor Stratton (Carroll). - Outlook: The Eagles are a bit of an unknown. Mane can score and Brown was solid last year, but if the newcomers can make an impact, UW-La Crosse could move up the standings.UW-Oshkosh- Head coach: Ted Van Dellen, 19th season (316-165).- Last season: 17-9, 11-5.- Top players: Dane Seckar-Anderson, sr., 6-7, F; D.J. Marsh, jr., 6-4, F; Matt Miller, sr., 5-9, G.- Notes: Started the same five players every game last season. Four return, but Greg Schrimpf (7.9 ppg) probably will miss season with an injury. Has won at least 10 WIAC games 10 times. Van Dellen is the longest tenured coach in WIAC. Miller (Hudson) averaged 16.2 ppg and shot 43.1 percent on 3-pointers.UW-Platteville- Head coach: Paul Combs, sixth season (80-50, 140-95 in 10th overall season).- Last season: 19-7, 12-4.- Top players: Charlie Lohoff, sr., 6-3, G; Jeff Skemp, sr., 6-10, C; Bo Richter, sr., 6-1, G; Curt Hanson, jr., 6-1, G.- Notes: Return almost everyone from last year's team. Ranked No. 7 in d3hoops.com preseason poll. Upset Division I Bradley, 84-79, in exhibition game Nov. 9. Will be without starting PG Josh Langenfeld (knee) until January. Versatile Lohoff may assume point duties. Skemp is a fifth-year senior. Led WIAC in rebounding (8.3) and field goal percentage (64.7). Team went on offseason trip to Ireland in May.- Outlook: UW-Whitewater is getting all the attention, but UW-Platteville may have better players. If Langenfeld can come back, a WIAC title is a possibility.UW-River Falls- Head coach: Jeff Berhkof, third season (19-32).- Last season: 9-16, 3-13.- Top players: Wade Guerin, soph., 6-8, F; Jontae Koonkaew, soph., 5-9, G; Spencer Shelman, jr., 6-3, G.- Notes: Graduated four starters and top five scorers from last-place team in WIAC. Koonkaew scored 13.2 ppg in 2006-'07 but missed all of last season with an injury. Shelman is a transfer from Iowa Central CC. Collin Cooper (Eau Claire Memorial) is a freshman on the roster.- Outlook: The Falcons haven't won more than five WIAC games since the 2003-'04 season. Look for that trend to continue.UW-Stevens Point- Head coach: Bob Semling, fourth season (66-20).- Last season: 23-7, 12-4.- Top players: Pete Rortvedt, sr., 6-5, F; Bryan Beamish, sr., 6-6, F; Khalifa El-Amin, sr., 5-8, G.- Notes: Rortvedt and Beamish were first-team all-WIAC. Semling said Rortvedt (12.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg in 2007-'08) had just one full week of practice last season. Semling was a three-year starter at QB at UW-Eau Claire and was an assistant for Ken Anderson and the men's basketball team. Ranked No. 6 in d3hoops.com preseason poll. Led nation in assist-turnover ratio (1.54) and was sixth in scoring margin (+13.7).- Outlook: The Pointers return quite a bit from last year's team which had a disappointing exit in the second round of the NCAA tournament. They'll be hungry to advance further this season.UW-Superior- Head coach: Dave Buchanan, third season (19-33).- Last season: 12-15, 6-10.- Top players: Jake Smith, soph., 6-0, F; Dwight Hill, jr., 5-9, G; Shane Manor, soph., 6-6, F.- Notes: Return all five starters and top seven scorers from its best team since 2000-'01. Advanced to semifinals of WIAC tournament for first time since 1999-2000, losing to UW-Whitewater in OT. Smith was first-team all-WIAC as a freshman. Manor (Altoona) and Hill were honorable mention. Lost season opener, 79-72, at Martin Luther (Minn.) Dan Culy (Rice Lake) had 29 points. Junior college transfer Ryan Ostendorf (6-4) will make immediate impact.- Outlook: Buchanan is proof that you can take a cellar-dwellar and make it an overnight competitor in the WIAC. The Yellowjacks may still be one year away, but nobody is taking them for granted anymore.UW-Whitewater- Head coach: Pat Miller, eighth season (146-49).- Last season: 24-5, 13-3.- Top players: Matt Goodwin, sr., 6-1, G; Kori Vernon, sr., 6-6, F; Myles McKay, sr., 6-3, G; Billy Kolinske, sr., 6-6, F.- Notes: Ranked No. 4 in the d3hoops.com preseason poll. Earned all but one first-place vote (UW-Platteville) in WIAC preseason poll. Return four starters, including WIAC player of the year Goodwin (17.8 ppg). Won WIAC title and WIAC tournament title. Lost to Loras College, 71-70, in first round of NCAA tournament. Transfers Chris Vines and Tyson Kingsby will add depth. - Outlook: The Warhawks aren't going anywhere as long as Miller is at the helm. With Goodwin back, expect another top-of-the-pack finish.- John Casper Jr....
Portage County ranks well on health list
Found: 2 Days 10 Hours 31 Minutes ago
Stevens Point Journal - Three central Wisconsin counties ranked in the top quarter in the state for low rates of premature death and good quality of health, according to a new report....
Study reveals some public records requests not properly fulfilled
Found: 2 Days 13 Hours 8 Minutes ago
La Cross Tribune - A statewide freedom of information audit conducted this fall showed that three in 10 requests for local public records were not fulfilled....
Baraboo man wants hearing in attempted murder case
Found: 2 Days 13 Hours 19 Minutes ago
Baraboo News Republic - MAUSTON — A Baraboo man charged with attempted murder in a life-threatening beating that law officers initially thought was an accident demanded a hearing on the evidence against him Wednesday. Carl W. Bennett, 46, appeared in Juneau County Circuit Court in Mauston to face a count of attempted murder stemming from an incident Oct. 30 Bennett, 42-year-old Kelli M. Tasior of Adams and the victim, 35-year-old Dave Anderson, drove from Wisconsin Dells during ... ...
Some record requests not properly filled in Wisconsin
Found: 2 Days 15 Hours 46 Minutes ago
The Journal Times - MADISON ?Local governments across Wisconsin denied, ignored or did not properly fill three out of every 10 requests for basic public documents, according to an audit released Wednesday....
Three out of 10 public records requests denied illegally, study finds
Found: 2 Days 22 Hours 54 Minutes ago
The Capital Times - An Adams County deputy refuses to let a reporter see a jail booking log. An Eau Claire city attorney denies an open records request on a technicality. Waupaca police officials refuse to turn over documentation on police calls to the local high school. These are a few of the problems in obtaining basic records that by state law should be easily available upon request. An audit by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council released ... ...
3 in 10 public-records requests in Wisconsin not properly fulfilled
Found: 3 Days 1 Hour 12 Minutes ago
The Daily Page - A statewide public records audit found that one in 10 requests for basic documents were denied or ignored by local governments. Another two in 10 requests were fulfilled only after records custodians required the requesters to identify themselves or explain why they wanted the documents, in violation of state law....
School reaches out after Middleton father kills son, shoots self
Found: 3 Days 2 Hours 31 Minutes ago
Wisconsin State Journal - Counseling will be provided at Glacier Creek Middle School in Cross Plains today in the wake of the shooting death of Kyle Dutter, 12, who was a 6th grader there. Middleton-Cross Plains Schools Superintendent Don Johnson early today said this was the boy's first year in the school district. This is the second student from Glacier Creek to die in the last month. An 8th grader died from natural causes Oct. 18, school officials said. Dane County ... ...
Some record requests not properly filled in Wis.
Found: 3 Days 3 Hours 19 Minutes ago
Wisconsin Examiner News - Local governments across Wisconsin denied, ignored or did not properly fill three out of every 10 requests for basic public documents, according to an audit released Wednesday. One-in-10 requests were denied or ignored and another two-in-10 were filled only after records custodians required the requesters to identify themselves or explain why they wanted the documents, which violates state law. ...
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