TlE MICHIGAN DAILY 44 S PORT-WHYS The Great Delusion 'M' Rated Slight Grid Favorites EARLIER THIS FALL, on October 4, about 60 miles northwest of here two Big Ten footballteams battled viciously to a 12-12 deadlock. Both were proud of their achievement. The underdog felt that it had accomplished the "impossible" by tying its arch-rival, and thoughts of a great season were prevelent in the home camp. The favorite's honor was only slightly tarnished by the tie, and a topnotch season was still in the offing. Michigan and Michigan State, the perennial powers of the mid- west, were both ranked in the nation's top 10 football teams after that week. The Spartans, picked by many to win the Big Ten, were ranked as high as third by some "experts." Woverine fans were high in praise for their fighting gridders, and there were many who claimed that the 1958 season was already made a success by the tying of the Spartans. Both schools suffered a touch of "Rose Bowl fever." But just a touch. Who among the throng of 76,434 that set a new attendance record in Spartan Stadium was to know that this heralded game was really a battle of the "Havenots" of the Big Ten? What sportswriter was to know, when he praised both teams for excellent play, that they were doomed to the Conference second division? What alumni, .as he credited his alma mater with its greatest game in many years, could know that neither of these squads was to see a glimpse of national recognition by the end of-the season? By DAVE LYON The people who engage in the profession of picking winners of football games have established Michigan as a slim favorite in the game with Indiana here Saturday. This may come as a surprise to more than a few followers of Big Ten football. They wonder why Michigan's defensively worst team in history should be picked over a Hoosier squad which has a better Conference record, and which has allowed only seven points in win- I-M: Phi Gains, ePs Win Titl es By IRWIN OROF Phi Gamma Delta ran Sigma Nu off Ferry Field yesterday to gain the second place "A" title in social fraternity touch football by a decisive 22-2 margin. In the "S" second place play- off, Sigma Phi Epsilon ripped Chi Psi, 20-12, to capture the chain- pionship. In other play-off games in the social fraternity league, Phi Kappa Tau took Trigon, 6-0, to cop the "A" third place title while Pi Lambda Phi nipped Phi Sigma Kappa, 7-6, for the fourth place laurels. Lambda Chi Alpha tore Sigma Nu to gain the "B" third ning its last three games in a row. There are quite a few reasons why the prognosticators pick as they do. It is true Indiana has a 4-3 record this season, but the Hoosiers have scored only 58 points while allowing 110. Edged Virginians They were lucky in edging West Virginia, 13-12, and slipped by one of Miami of Ohio's worst! teams in years, 12-7. Inldiana needed only one touchdown and some excellent line play in down-1 ing anemic Minnesota, 6-0. And had it not been for an abortive Michigan State field goal attempt last week, plus some more great Hoosier work on the line, MSU might well have ended up winning, instead of losing, 6-0. In- diana lost its three games by mar- gins of or exceeding 18 points. The Hoosiers have a pass offense only slightly less lethargic than Ohio State's. For example, last week Indiana threw two passes during the game, ~onipleting one for a 19-yard gain. This comes as good news to the Wolverines, whose big weakness all, year has been defending against passes, especially long ones. Indiana's -rushing offense -is nothing spectacular, either, and the Michigan line should containi it. But Michigan coaches are s'till taking no chances, and in yester- day's practice, just as in every other practice this fall, empha-' sized defense. Another factor in favor of Michigan is the location of the game. Indiana has lost all three of; its road games, and the Wolverines have extracted their two victories on home ground. Michigan's main problem Satur- day might be scoring some points. The Hoosier line, spearheadedj by ends Ted Aucreman and Earl Faison, has performed well the last two Saturdays, and may be ex- pected to do so again against the Wolverines. Aucreman's facility in breaking through and tackling MSU ball carriers, especially in the four goal-line stands by the Indiana line, earned for him recognition as AP "Lineman of the Week." Faison was the man who sifted through the MSU line, and after blocking a field goal attempt, ran it the length of the field for the game's only score. -~ - a FREE! Refreshments Dancing -Daily-Peter Anderson LEADS MICHIGAN OFFENSE-Quarterback Bob Ptacek, shown against Illinois, leads the Wolverines by ranking high individually In four Big Ten departments. The Traditions: Topsy-Turvy .. . $UCH ARE THE DELUSIONS of college football. The question im- mediately arises: how could so many people, including the so- called experts of the college gridiron, be fooled so completely? It would seem that someone should have realized that these teams weren't so good. Many things enter into such a realization, however. In the first place, MSU had won an impressive victory over California, apparently before Pete Elliott could get his Bears jelled. Secondly, both the Wolverines and Spartans did play rugged football on October 4-as is always the case in a heated rivalry. Perhaps, on that one Saturday, they did deserve the praise given them. However, the biggest consideration in this problem is one of tradition. It takes awhile, perhaps a whole season, before the fans and the alumni, and even the experts, are willing to admit that teams like Michigan and Michigan State aren't the powers of the Big Ten ,anymore. The same is true of Ohio State. It seems almost unbelievable that the Buckeyes are in fourth place (2-1-2), the Wolverines in eighth (1-3-1) and the Spartans in ninth (0-4-1). Only Iowa, of the recent Conference powers, is still on or near the top. And they have received little competition this year, sewing the title up with two weeks still left of Conference play. Instead, teams like Wisconsin, Purdue, Northwestern and Illinois are winning more than their share, and moving into the first division of the league. Speaking along the lines of tradition, this is certainly the most topsy- turvy season in many years in. the Big TeXL The Big Ten: Balance.. . ONE SUDDENLY REALIZES that, in a concrete sense, tradition means nothing. It has to be backed up, by the facts: victories, All- Americans, and continually solid performances. When these no longer happen, tradition goes down the drain. It takes more than a big name to win games in the Big Ten. And perhaps this is a good thing. The Western Conference, with a new champion this year rather than the former Buckeye domination that lasted just a few years too long for everyone but Woody Hayes, is a far healthier league. There is no reaon to imitate the Big Seven: this league needs no Oklahoma and 40-gme winning streaks. As long as the Big Ten claims to be the toughest league In the nation, which claim it will continue to make quite rightly for many years to come, its most important virtue must be balance. A league that is always dominated by the same teams has no right to claim superiority, because the superiority must be over other leagues, rather than within itself, Perhaps this balance hurts national rankings, since undefeated seasons are at a premium, and even the best lose a few. Nevertheless, those that KNOW will continually realize that the top five or so teams in the Big Ten belong in the Top Ten, nationally. The Future: U for ords. CERTAINLY THE FALLS of the Michigan schools have been one of the most noticeable trends this year, but the rises of other teams have also been noteworthy. Northwestern, winless last year, has given the experts little doubt that Ara Parseghian is a shoo-in for coach ofi the year in everybody's book. And just as surprising as Michigani State's four-losses-in-a-row in Conference play, is Indiana's two- victories-in-a-row. Both of these are now modern records, since State' has played well in the league since .joining in 1954, and Indiana last1 won two in a row in 1947. Of course, better things are to come, since Indiana has a good chance to make it three-in-a-row over Michigan this Saturday. This balance which now pervades the Conference so markedly, is what the members have'always been seeking. It has been hard to come by, but is always harder to keep. It has been achieved by the fact that recruiting practices are in great part equalized by the Big Ten Aid Plan. Another factor, as emphasized by 'M' coach Bennie Oosterbaan and many other Conference spokesmen, is the fact that no one ever gives up. There are no pushovers in the schedule, because no one is willing to be a pushover. So who can predict the future? Those who are up this year may be down next, and vice-versa. Let's hope so, anyway. The only solice that Michigan gets out of this season is that fact that MSU is one peg lower in the doldrums of the Big Ten. Offense Tea m Ranked Fourth By BILL ZOLLA Once again Big Ten champion Iowa dominated the offensive de- partments as of the games of last Saturday. Michigan, although losing to Il- linois, moved up to the number four position from its previous sixth slot in offensive ranking. The Wolverines placed four team members well up in the individual statistics. Bob Ptacek led Michigan by showing well in three divisions, while Darrell Har- per, Gary Prahst, and Brad Myers were each mentioned in one group. Ranks Fourth Ptacek moved up to fourth In total offense with his fine showing against Illinois, compiling a total of 464 yards. He now trais only the top three quarterbacks in the conference, Dick Thornton, North- western, Randy Duncan, Iowa and Dale Hackbart, Wisconsin. The Michigan signal-caller is tied for fourth among the leading passers with 27 completions in 53 attempts, good for 361 yards and two touchdowns. Ptacek has scored four times himself for 24 points and the sixth ranking among the Big Ten scorers. Harper, although injured in the Illini contest, maintained his aver- age of 5.4 yards per carry to move Syracuse Nats, Montreal Win CINCINNATI (A)-Dolph Scha- yes scored 30 of his 32 points in the last half yesterday and led the Syracuse Nationals to a 116- 115 victory over the hapless Cin- cinnati Royals. * * S . TORONTO, Ont. (P)--The Mon- treal Canadiens moved back into first place in the National Hockey League race yesterday with a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. up to second in the rushing de- partment. He trails Ray Jauch, Iowa halfback, who has a jarring 7.8 average. Prahst fell to seventh in the pass catching figures, with eight recep- tions good for 87 yards. Myers is fifth in kickoff returns with a 21.3 mark on six returns. Duncan Tops Passers The Wildcats' Thornton and Duncan of the Hawkeyes share top billing in the offensive statistics and are still battling for honors in two categories. The Northwestern sophomore leads in total offense with 692 yards total, Duncan is right behind with 664 yards. Duncan leads in the aerial divi- sio nwith 44 completions in 78 attempts, a lofty .564 percentage, for 649 yards and six TDs. Welcome Students!! Try us for: Today!! * CREW-CUTS SPRINCETONS * FLAT-TOPS near Michigan Theatre The Doscola Barbers I (Thank Goodness It's Friday!) November 14,195 7 3 w5 ALL ARE WELCOME 1429 Hill Street place crown and Phi Gamma i Delta beat Pi Lambda Phi, 6-2, to walk off with "B" fourth place honors. . I-M SCORES Professional fraternity volleyball: Delta Sigma Pi 6, Alpha Kappa Psi 0; Phi Chii 4, Tyler, House 2; Phi Rho Sigma 6, Alpha Kappa Kappa 0; Delta Sigma Delta 6, Alpha Omega 0 (forfeit); Phi Alpha Kappa 6, Alpha Rhi Cho 0 (forfeit); Phi Deita. Phi 4,1' Delta Theta Phi 2; Nu Sigma Nu 6, Phi Delta Epsilon 0 (forfeit); Law Club 4, Phi Alpha Delta 2; Prescott House 6, Phi Epsilon Kappa 0. Faculty Volleyball: Geology-Miner- ology 6, Botany 0; Bacteriology 6, So- ciology 0. m SEMI ANNUAL PANVTS SALE A Pair of GRID SELECTIONS I Lr4 Hey man, how about entering Grid Picks contest? Man, this contest is the end. All you cats have to do to enter Is to clip the list of games printed below out of The Daily, circle the team you think will win, predict the score of the Indiana-Michigan game and send the entry to Grid Picks, The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard, Ann Arbor. 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