Page '10-Friday, November 30, 1979-The Michigan Daily POWER PLAY KEY FACTOR IN MSU SERIES Icers reish cross-state rivalry By GARY LEVY This weekend's two-game set for the Michigan icers will not be just another one of their run of the mill WCHA series. These contests will mark yet another chapter in their ongoing battle' for state supremacy when the Wolverines tangle with arch-rival Michigan State. The series has an added significance for most of the Michigan players, especially those who hail from within the state. Luis Bunuel's 'THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE' 1977 Subtitles. Passion in a background of terrorism (or vice versa?). With wit. Surrealist Bunuel's latest work has to do, or the surface with a wealthy middle aged businessman who develops an uncontrollable attraction to a woman half his age. The intensity of his pos- sessive desire con be matched only by the intensity of her rejection. Likewise, the absurdity .of their interactions can be matched only by that of the world. FERNANDO REY, CAROLE BOU- QUET, ANGELA MOLINA. The best film of the year "-Molly Hoskell New York As logical as a theorem, as mysterious as a dream. and as funny as a vaudeville gag" Vincent Conby, New York Times TONITE 7 & 9 MLB 4 $1.50 Alternative Action Film Series "It's for the pride of the state," said games," added Farrell. Dan Lerg, the senior center from South- THIS COULD provide a slight advan- field. "We've beaten them a few times tage to Michigan since it owns the most since I've played and they've beaten.us explosive power play in the league, a couple of times. But when you go scoring on 17 of 38 of its chances. home during the summer, you want to However, Michigan State Coach Ron 'Both tearns are usually rerv emotional. These are always two rery tough games to play. The riralry ereates a tough situation to play in. There s no ques- tion about that.' -Coach Dan Farrell be able to say that you beat them." Dearborn Heights native Rudy Var- vari had similar emotions concerning the rivalry. "I'VE GROWN UP with it all of my life. You bet I want to beat them," said Varvari. "It makes you give that little bit more when you play against them." And according to Michigan Coach Dan Farrell, the rivalry can play a deciding role in the games themselves. ."Both teams are usually very emotional. These are always two very tough games to play," said Farrell. "The rivalry creates a tough situation to play in. There's no question about that. "Penalties and power plays usually play a very important part in these type Mason said that his Spartans have not given their opponents many oppor- tunities for the power play this season. "The power play is definitely an im- portant part of Michigan's offense. The easiest way to stay out of the power play is to cut down on the number of penalties," said Mason. "But other than last weekend at North Dakota when we had a number of penalties, I think we've been the least penalized team in the league." MICHIGAN, (5-3, 9-3 overall) is tied for second place in the WCHA with Nor- th Dakota, and remained undefeated in non-conference play following its 5-4, 8- 7 (ot) sweep of Western Michigan. BILLBOARD The Michigan hockey team hosts intra-state rival Michigan State on Friday night at Yost Arena. If you can't, be there in person, you can catch all the action live on WCBN, 88.3-FM, begin- ning at 7:30. The Dekers Club is holding its third Blue Line Luncheon of the s eason at' 12:00 noon today at the Crystal House on Washtenaw. Featured speakers will be Michigan hockey coach Dan Farrell and Michigan State's Ron Mason. All you can eat for $4.50. But despite the victories, Farrell said he has not been satisfied with the team's play, particularly the defense. "Our team defense will have to be better against State," said Farrell. "We have to get back to playing like we did a few weeks ago against Minnesota and in one game at Wisconsin. The icers had a problem with dressing enough players for practice this past week as a number of assorted injuries and illnesses hit the squad, for- cing Farrell to cancel practice on Mon- day. MICHIGAN STATE (5-6, 5-7 overall) faces the Wolverines following a split with North Dakota, losing 9-2 and then knocking the Sioux out of first place with a 5-4 overtime victory. Mason said that the primary concern with his icers this season has been the lack of consistency. "We've played well for a period, but we haven't been able to put it together for an entire game." MASON ALSO said that his team's never-say-die attitude has been a key to their performance. "We've been able to battle back all year long." The Spartans are currently trying to battle their way out of eighth place in the WCHA, having split series with Wisconsin, Michigan Tech, Notre Dame and North Dakota the last four weeken- ds. Michigan hosts the Spartans at Yost Arena tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Satur- day's rematch set for 8:00 p.m. at MSU's Munn Ice Arena. BLUE LINES: Doug Todd, who suf- fered a concussion in Friday's game against WMU and did not play in the Sunday game, will be available for the State series, as will goaltender Paul Fricker, who injured his stick hand during practice. . . Murray Eaves is second in the WCHA with 22 points (10- 12-22). Beamspecialists balance on fine line By THOMAS J. SHAHEEN Nadia Comaneci did it to perfection. Olga Korbut made it look like a Sunday stroll. Countless others do it routinely. "It" is performing on the balance beam with total concentration. And Michigan gymnasts strive for this goal in their routines. "Concentration is the 'key' to a superior performance," said women's coach Sheri Hyatt. A lack of concentration on the balance beam results in disastrous scores. Asking for total concentration however, is easier than doing it. Consider the situation: Three superior moves (such as an aerial cartwheel) and four less difficult tricks are required in a balance beam routine. But judges are also checking for form, overall impression, rhythm, distribution, risk, originality and virtuosity. A perfect score is 10, but if a routine doesn't contain certain "risk" (or dangerous) moves, the maximim score is then 9.2. Keep in mind that this is all done on a beam 3 and 7/8 inches wide and almost four feet above the ground. A strict time limit is also set and points are taken off if it is not adhered to. And tenths of points are also deducted if each category is not executed to perfection. Coach Hyatt sets a goal of 8.5 as realistic. Well, against all the odds, how does the college gymnast accomplish total con- centration? "I try and make it seem as though the beam is on the floor," explained fresh- man Angela Deaver, a beam specialist. "It's like anything else. The more you do it, the easier it gets." A number of other methods are utilized. Some Michigan tumblers try talking or counting to themselves in order to avoid outside distractions. Others stress the importance of working on each trick as they come to it. It is also important to stay tight the whole time. "It looks easy on television," said Coach Hyatt. "They (beam specialists) ap- pear to be relaxed. In fact they're not. Once you relax, you'll probably fall off the beam." And staying on the beam is obviously vital. Each fall results in a deduction of .5 points. Coach Hyatt stated that this happens frequently during meets. Concentration is important throughout the entire routine. It must be held from the mount right up until the end of the dismount. A lapse for just a moment can result in a low score or an otherwise flawless performance. Points are not given or deducted for concentration by judges. But concen- tration, unlike other factors key to a good performance (agility, strength, style), figure in on all areas of scoring. Nothing else even comes close in directly affecting the final score. No, it is not as easy as it looks on television. The next time you observe a Michigan gymnastics meet or see one on television, you'll be able to appreciate this fact. Michigan's beam specialists, along with the rest of the Wolverine gymnasts, compete at Eastern Michigan this Saturday. 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(betweeen State & Stadium) 994-4842 I -I Daily Photo by DAVID HARRIS FRESHWOMAN GYMNAST Diane McLean demonstrates the concentration and agility necessary for performing a routine on the balance beam. Eastern schools next on wrestlers' agenda A miniature sleigh and tiny reindeer... 4.i .1 or a rusty VW four tiny cylinder; whatever. Ulrich's load it up with gift.sfo --- all of your family and frie Ulrich's guarantees you the lowest prices in town, with a selection that o something for everybody. Pens and pencils, calculators, globes, books, art supe frames, prints-it's all tr First, stop at Ulrich's. Then home for the Holic r A - By DREW SHARP This weekend, Coach Dale Bahr will send his Wolverine wrestlers east to face some of the finest matmen of the eastern schools. The trek begins on Dec. 1 when the Blue wrestlers compete in the Penn State Invitational. They will be in a pack that includes: Clarion State, Hof- stra, Maryland, North Carolina State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, and Syracuse. "Penn St. and Syracuse have always had some of the best wrestling teams in the East," said assistant coach Joe Wells. ON DEC. 3, the Wolverines take on Lehigh, which is currently the sixth- ranked team nationally. The Lehigh team was good enough last year to finish third overall in the country and looks just as strong this season. Lehigh is paced by defending national champion, Darrell Burley at the 134- weight class and Mike Brown, who finished second in the nationals. - Michigan goes into the two meets af- ter tying 13th-ranked Michigan State Tuesday night at Crisler Arena. Some of the impressive performances for the Wolverines were Nemir Nadhir's pin- ning of Mike Vamette in the 167-weight class after 1:56 of the first quarter and Steve Fraser's pinning of Mark Severn which put the Blue matmen ahead in the match. 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