The ichganDail-Thrsdy, Jnuay 1. 199-Pge 1 The Michigan Daily-Thursday, January 18, 1979-Page 9 SMITH DECLARED ELIGIBLE Sporadic cagers ace winless NU By GEOFF LARCOM The Wolverines have an identity crisis to solve in Evanston tonight, and if their Dr. Jekyll side doesn't finally win out, last place and Big Ten oblivion are right around the corner. The inconsistent Michigan cagers must deal with victory-hungry North- western, in attempting to recapture the spark they exhibited earlier this year. After highlighting the early season by smoking Alabama at home, playing Lousiville nose-to-nose in Freedom Hall, and an opening Big Ten victory over Minnesota, the Wolverines' for- tunes have nosedived. Three straight losses now have them treading second division waters along with the Wildcats, winless in conference play. THE SINKING cagers were thrown a rope yesterday however, in the form of Keith Smith's return to eligibility. It was ruled yesterday by the eligibility committee that Smith could rejoin the Wolverines in Evanston. The acquisition of Smith should help, but Michigan must still deal with the two-week loss of guard Johnny Johnson in attempting to solve their recent of- fensive woes. Johnny Orr realizes the nature of the problem; finding solutions is another story. "We need to play with more inten- sity," said Orr. "We miss a couple of shots, throw away a pass, and we lose all of our intensity." INTENSITY TO Orr means several things; getting the fast break moving, moving the ball around, and getting good shots. It was nonexistent against Iowa, Purdue and Wisconsin in the second half, spelling doom for halftime Michigan leads in each game. Orr hopes a revamped starting lineup tonight will finally be able to put two phase of its game Michigan'needs to shore up; the shots have got to start falling. "In the second half, Wisconsin brought the ball up the floor seven Conference Overall Ohio State .... Illinois ....... Iowa ......... Purdue ....... Michigan St... Wisconsin .... Minnesota .... Indiana...... MICHIGAN .. Northwestern W 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 0 L 0 1 1 2 2 2 2. 3 3 4 W 9 15 10 12 9 8 6 9 7 4 L 4 1 3 4 3 5 6 7 5 8 Big Ten Standings Today's Games MICHIGAN at Northwestern Indiana at Michigan State Illinois at Wisconsin Iowa at Purdue Minnesota at Ohio State Pete Boesen and Mike Campbell at forward. Brian Gibson and Rod Rober, son, the high point man in North- western's 60-58 loss to Minnesota Mon- day night. There's no danger of Orr and hi team taking the Wildcats lightly'-' McGaw Hall was a Wolverine Waterloo two years ago. The top ranked cagers' rolled into Evanston sporting a nine-~ game winning streak. But the unin timidated Wildcats responded by han-;x ding the high-flying Wolverines a 12- point loss. ORR VOICED optimism, while r paying Northwestern the customary pregame praise. "Northwestern is a capable team. If they get .a victory, they could be tough later on. If we can win, though, I think we'll play the (first- Z place), Bucks well on Saturday at home." It all depends, coach. If theme Wolverines experience another second half offensive letdown, Dr. Jekyll may never put in another apperance. decent halves of basketball together. Paul Heuerman will get the opening nod at center for the first time this year, with Phil Hubbard moving to for- ward along with Mike McGee. Marty Bodnar and Smith are at guard. in addition, freshman John Garris should see substantial action for the fir- st time this year, as Orr looks for more board strength from his front line. "We're not getting rebounds for our fast break. With Hubbard hampered as he's been, we haven't been getting the release pass to start off the break," Orr said. Garris understandably relishes his chance. "I want to get my feet wet," he said. "I'm not worried about scoring, just getting rebounds and setting picks." BUT REBOUNDING is not the only times during one stretch and got only one shot. Meanwhile we got seven shots,~four of them layups, all of which we missed," recalled Orr sadly. Against the currently ice-cold Wolverines, the Wildcats will start seven-foot Brian Jung at center and Daily Photo by WAYNE LABLE SIDELINED FOR two weeks with a strained knee, sophomore guard Johnny Johnson will be absent from Michigan's lineup in tonight's Big Ten contest at Northwestern. The Wolverines hope to improve their conference standing by snapping a three game losing streak. BER T ONCIN A CR0WD PLEASER The MSA Campaign To Revitalize The Michigan Union continues On Jan. 18 the Regents will vote on whether or not to reorient the Michigan Union to student needs. There is MUCH TO LOS and MUCH TO GAIN: new lounges, expanded services and programs, a variety and quality-oriented food service, a focus on responsiveness and usability, and MUCH MORE. We must all pull together on this one -students, or- ganizations, faculty, concerned others. WE NEED A STUDENT UNION! " Come to the Regents' Meeting Thurs., Jan. 18, 1 p.m. at Admin. Bldg. * Join the Post-Card Campaign-Send the Regents a card. Stamped and addressed post cards are waiting at the MSA office 3rd floor of the Union. Talk to your friends. Get your opinion out. " Call the Regents. Gymnast generates enthusiasm By ALAN FANGER She approaches the vault with speed and intense concentration, hits the springboard and fluidly flips into her mount, completing her maneuver with a firm landing which brings a smile to her face. Both the smiles and gymnastics come naturally for Teresa Bertoncin, Michigan's freshwoman tumbling standout. In four meets this season, the Birmingham tumbler has finished second in one contest and third in another, in all-around competition. And these performances fit right in with Bertoncin's crowd-pleasing philosophy. "I love audiences, and I love com- peting," said Bertoncin. "Gymnatics shouldn't involve just mechanics. I want to bring out my personality when I perform-I want my audience to enjoy it." The road to collegiate gymnastics was a long one for Bertoncin, who opted for a private club rather than high school competition. "It was tough coming here from a club because high schools are better known," she com- mented. "But when I got a scholarship, I was overwhelmed." As much as she likes to compete, Ber- toncin believes tumbling should be a team effort. "Too often I think that we try to outdo one another, and that breaks down the friendship and unity on the team." Happily for Bertoncin, she sees her squad as a close-knit group, and credits Coach Scott Ponto and assistant Ginger Robey for molding the team together. "They're real calm and understan- ding," she said. "They know what we need to do, and they know our The game nobody wants Billiards at the UNION Open 10 am problems. It also helps that one (Robey) is a dancer, and the other (Ponto) specializes in tricks." Bertoncin, who helped the Wolverines overcome major weaknesses on the balance beam and uneven bars, acknowledged the difficulty with these two events. "It's awfully hard to keep moving on the beam and bars. The movements on the floor (exercise) and vault are more natural." The Wolverines' record against regional competition is unblemished, and Bertoncin sees the string of vic- tories as an important psychological device. "The spirit and enthusiasm keeps getting stronger around here," she said. "Other teams come into a meet with us, see that we haven't lost a meet, and they can get psyched out. Momentum is really quite important." That tide of momentum will be given the acid test tonight at Crisler Arena, where Michigan hosts both Central and Western Michigan. Although the Bron- cos are virtual shoe-ins to finish third, Ponto is wary of a strong Chippewa team. "We're going to have to score well to win tonight. They (CMU) have been scoring in the same range as us. We're also going to be hampered by injuries." The injuries Ponto referred to are all of the minor variety-every tumbler will suit up for tonight's meet-but the bumps and bruises will undoubtedly af- fect team performance, according to the first-year mentor. Scoring leader Sara Flom is nurisng a sprained knee, sophomore Colleen Forrestel has a twisted ankle, and co-captain Becky Coldren continues to be hounded by a pinched nerve in her neck. "We've been working hard, the meet schedule last weekend was tough, and that's hard on the girls," said Ponto. "Hopefully, we'll be in better shape for the state and regional meets." CLASSES NOW FORMING FOR FEB. 3rd LSAT CALL or WRITE * Make long distance calls UAC offices-MSA will pay your phone-bring phonek from the MSA or for calls made on bill with Regent's University L.S.A.T. Preparation Service) 261-5728 in Livonia 33900 Schoolcraft Rd. Suite G-2 Livonia, Michigan 48150 numbers. 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