THE MICHIGAN DAILY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY ' it, SPORT-WHYS ... y l " e 'M' Cagers Whip Wisconsin, 87-63 To Win... Or Not i 'HERE WA A TIME, and not very long ago, when Michigan hockey _ teams never lost. The NCAA established an annual college hockey iurnament, and the Wolverines walked off with six of the first seven ties, and came in second the other year. Then they fell to third, and Yen they fell completely . .. and they are still in that prone position. Of course, things are different now. Michigan doesn't have nearly s many good players. In fact, they don't have nearly as many players t all. And there is the pfssibility that college hockey has improved in ie tjnited States over the past ten years, as the game is slowly estab- shing itself a national favorite. All this may well be working against e once-mighty Michigan hockey team. However, there are other rumors floating around the "M" campus. ome of them say that the members of the team don't get along; others y that the coach has little or no control over the players. The end sult of such rumors is, naturally, the thought that perhaps this year's Dckey team isn't as bad as the 6-14-1 record indicates-that they mply play that bad. Actually, the records back this up in some ways. The Wolverines ave lost a lot of games, and looked quite poor in many of them. But ien there are occasions when the "M" icers seem suddenly to jell- ke the 4-2 victory over North Dakota and last Saturday's 6-3 trounc- ig of Michigan Tech. One begins to wonder why these fine efforts are D few and far between. 'ollowing the Tradition. ... [HERE IS NOTHING in the Michigan athletic tradition that saysi a team can't lose. Of course, most of the don't do it often, but it ist Mlowed. To lose games that should have been won, however, is NOT1 art of that tradition.i However, it must be remembered that these ideas are merely imor. They may be true, or partly true-or they may be merely the utward repercussions of the tensions that are present in any group, f athletes who spend a good part of their time battling for a school f Michigan's size and stature. One must remember that if there is anything that accentuates' uch everyday rifts, it'is LOSING. When victories are scarce, something oust take their place. The first substitute is always excuses-lack of ianpower, lack of skill, lack of luck. Then comes the gripinga-lack of pirit, lack of coaching. These things grow, always in proportion to the umber of losses. The position that Wolverine ice mentor Al Renfrew finds himself n now is not a new one. Almost every new coach-Renfrew is only u his second year at Michigan-has difficulty during his first few ears. For instance, Bill Perigo is in his seventh year as basketball oach, and is turning out his first successful team. Even Gus Stager, ow recognized as perhaps the most successful swimming coach in the orld, had a shaky start. Rumors can fly about anyone-they must be onsidered as only a temporary phenomenon, something that can appen even to the best man. Iust Get Established .. . OWE VER, the fact that rumors exist at all must not be disregarded. The 1958-59 edition of the Michigan hockey team has virtually ailed, but the big question now is NEXT YEAR. There has been a lot f talk about the top-notch freshman team here now, and the fact hat most of the present varsity will be.back. Many have spoken with he Idea that next year the Wolverines willsbe back on top. But remember the rumors. If the present team members aren't rtting along, or if the coach doesn't have the respect of the team, here is little reason to think it will be different next year since the ame team members are returning. Holdovers are always a blessing, since an experienced team is usually better, but they are also a problem >ecause any friction that existed will remain. The slate is never cleaned ompletely, for the whole team never graduates. If the rumors are true, then Renfrew has yet to establish himself i the eyes of his team. This would not be surprising, since he faced he task two years ago of taking over a hockey tradition that was used o nothing but complete success. This is a rough job for anyone to tackle. However, the team next year will be expected to make up for this ear's failures. It appears that the manpower shortage will be gone, nd there seems little doubt that talent will be available. The present eam has proved that it can win, even with only 11 men. So victories hould come quickly next year-that is, if Mr. Renfrew and his boys an solve any problems that may happen to exist at present, and get a new order established by then. JOHN TIDWELL .. . Badger nemesis ROUNDUP: Iowa Takes Second Slot By The Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa-Pete Scheb- ler, Iowa's only substitute to see action, scored six straight points late in the game here last night to stop a Purdue rally and give the Hawkeyes a 66-62 Big Ten vic- tory. * * * BLOOMING TON, Ind. - Ohio Stto's Buckeyes last night whipped Indiana's Hoosiers 92-83 in an amazing reversal of their game at Columbus three weeks ago. BIG TEN STANDINGS W L Pct. Michigan State 9 2 .818 .Iowa 7 5 .583 MICHIGAN 6 5 .545 Illinois 6 5 .545 Purdue 6 6 .500 Indiana 6 6 .500 Northwestern 6 6 .500 Minnesota 5 6 .455 Ohio State 5 6 .455 Wisconsin 1 10 .091 LAST NIGHT'S RESULTS Northwestern 79, Minnesota 62 MICHIGAN 87, Wisconsin 63 Ohio State 92, Indiana 83 Iowa 66, Purdue 62 (Continued fron-Page 1) lineups difring the course of the season. Last night he cleared his sophomore-laden bench in the hopes of finding a potent combina- tion for next season. Back in the lineup after a one- game absence due to a twisted knee was Wolverine guard Terry Miller. The fine playmaker still wasn't in top-notch condition, however, and saw limited action. Gary Kane filled in more than capably once again, connecting for 10 markers, most of them on long jump shots. Lovell Farris followed Kane in the scoring witheight and was effective on the boards. Despite the easy win, Michigan's play was far below the level it has Statistics WISCONSIN G F P T Barneson 5 2-2 5 12 Biggs 3 3-3 2 9 Rossin 4 3-7 5 11 Stephens 1 1-1 2 3 Serblak 3 3-3 2 7 Clow 1 0-0 1 2 Murray 4 1-5 2 9 Jefferson 2 4-8 3 8 Rogneby 0 0-1 1 0 Duprisac 1 0-0 0 2 Hackbart 0 0-0 1 0 TOTALS 23 17-30 24 63 MICHIGAN G F P T Burton 9 10-11 3 28 Tidwell 9 11-12 4 29 Farris 3 2-2 5 8 Miller 0 0-0 0 0 Lee 4 2-4 3 10 Kane 4 2-3 4 10 Rogers 1 0-1 2 2 Donley 0 0-0 1 0 Robins 0 0-0 1 0 TOTALS 30 27-33 23 87 Wisconsin 30 33-63 MICHIGAN 44 43-87 Try the rest . ..then try the Best 6 GOOD BARBERS 715 North University displayed in recent games, even in losing efforts. "It was difficult to get them up for this one," said Perigo, "especi- ally after that tough one at North- western last Saturday." Odd Strategy In an odd bit of strategy, Wis- consin began the game in a man- for-man full-court press and con- tinued it throughout. Michigan countered with a press of its own for a few minutes and then with- drew it after running into trouble. "A press seems to pick up the defense," said Perigo, defending the move, "but they caught us at it with six quick points so we did away with it." The Wolverines were hindered little by the Badgers pressing tac- tics, with Tidwell especially rid- dling it continuously. On several occasions Tidwell raced past his man the full length of the court to connect on easy layups. Michigan took advantage of the numerous Badger fouls cashing in 27 of 33 charity throws. .: , .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < h or t..qn <4ic lNO .5 TThe Sale is On! Hurry! Hurry! While the selection lasts! Men's and Ladies' colorful SKI SWEATERS Phone NO 2-4786 for Classified Ads a I .ma 'II r ,. Age- Values to $22.95 Your Choice $995 200 Styles and Sizes HERKE SKI BOOTS 32.50 . . . now 24.95 55.00 . . . now 39.95 Many other makes, prices. 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