Six I HE MICHIGAN DAILY Saturday, September LU, I Six ii-1l.0 .IC.H. .N.D.ILY Stanford aims aerials at mlue By BILL STIEG Now it's the defensive back- field's turn. Last week in Wisconsin, Mich- igan's offensive line, offensive backfield, and defensive line all proved themselves capable of playing up to Bo Schembechler's standards. But the Wolverines' secondary -one of the big question marks in pre-season practice - was left fairly unchallenged by the ground-oriented Wisconsin at- tack. TODAY, HOWEVER, Stanford his aerial circus to Michigan Coach Jack Christiansen brings Y Stadium, and chances are Schembechler will know very quickly just what his secondary can do. f "We'll come out throwing, just like we always do," saidl Christiansen yesterday after Sputtinghis team through a light workout ini the stadium. "We throw a lot." An understatement, to say the least. In Stanford's season open- er against Penn State, Cardinal quarterbacks passed 46 times. Twenty-two were complete, and four were intercepted., All but eight of the passes were thrown by Mike Cordova, starting quarterback last week and again today. Cordova, 6-3,t 215, can throw hard and straight -ideal for Stanford's purposes. HIS PRIMARY targets are I split end Bill Singler and flank- er Tony Hill, who caught ten ,passes between them at Penn State. Regular tight end Ted Pappas, however, is injured and may be replaced by second-, stringer Dave Strong. One reason for Stanford's fre-' quent use of the pass is its rath- er weak running game. The Cards gained only 84 yards on the ground against Penn State, and their leading rusher netted only 24 yards. So today it seems the focus will be on the inexperienced Michigan secondary of Jerry Zuver, Jim Pickens, and Jim Bolden. "I think they're coming along very well," says defensive co- ordinator Gary Moeller. "I think they're geared to this game - they're looking forward to it. They want the opportunity to make a few interceptions. They're an enthusiastic bunch." Alen inciue in flep " "n THE LINEUP S MICHIGAN STANFORD Offense (27) (78) (60) (52) (72) (73) (89) (7) (5) (41) (37) (81) (97) (56) (77) (40) (96) (55) (35) (22) (8) (18) K. Johnson (175) Mike Kenn (230) M. Donahue (237) Jim Czirr (225) W. Downing (232) Bill Dufek (265) Pete Traber (220) Rick Leach (180) Gordon Bell (178) Rob Lytle (190) Jim Smith (198) SE OT LG C RG ST TE QB TB FB WB (21) (72) (62) (71) (67) (68) (86) (16) (9) (20) (47) Defense Bill Singler (165) Gordon King (248) Tom Tipton (244) T. Anderson. (250) A. Karakozoff (247) A. TenBr'gn'te (255) Ted Pappas (215) Mike Cordova (215) Ron Inge (200) John Finley (220) Tony Hill (185) John Harris (235) M. Wilkinson (225) D. McColl (240) Rich Merlo (210) Dan Francis (225) J. Olenchalk (230) Geb Church (205) Paul Skrabo (170) Jeff Siemens (195) G. Wilson (190) Rich Walters (185) Daily Photo by KEN FINK MICHIGAN'S Gorden Bell will have an opportunity to gain more than 200 yards for the sec- ond straight week as the Wolverines take on the Stanford Cardinals this afternoon at Michi- gan Stadium. Bell, who gained 210 yards last week in Michigan's victory over Wisconsin, faces a Cardinal defense which surrendered 330 yards rushing last week to Penn State runners. Dan Jilek (212) LE J. Perlinger (242) LT Tim Davis (212) MG G. Morton (225) RT Mike Holmes (210) RE C. O'Neal (230) WLB D. Devich (210) -MLB Don Dufek (195) Wolf Jim Bolden (175) WHB J. Zuver (195) SHB J. Pickens (188) S (78) (91) (77) (54) (53) (51) (90) (26)' (17) (13) (43) White, are out with injuries to- day. Starting in their spots are son' omore Miko Kenn and sen- ior ieit Johnson respectively. \.lihigan is rated anywhere from three to five-touchdown favorites for today's game. Christiarsen realizes what he's up against. When asked if any aspects of the Michiganhteam espe lally worried him, he re- plied quickly, "All of them. "THEY HAVE so many good football players," he said. "You know if their quarterback's a freshman, he must be a good one. And they have three or four pre-season all-Americans on defense. Christiansen is also aware of a couple of other factors work- ing against him. First and fore- most, of course, is Michigan's home field advantage. The Wol- verines haven't lost a game in their stadium since October of 1969. The Stanford coach thinks the home field advantage makes "about a touchdown" difference. The Michigan defense is also riding a streak of sorts. It hasn't given up a touchdown in its last three games.The last touchdown scored on the ground against Michigan (besides a punt return at Illinois last year) was seven games ago at Wis- consin. STANFORD is a bit travel- weary, too. The Cardinals didn't bother going back to Palo Alto after last Saturday's game at Penn State. Instead, they spent the week at Baldwin-Wallace College, arriving in Ann Arbor yesterday noon, only to find they couldn't check into their hotel for another hour. Tomorrow's game will be the first played on the brand-new Tartan Turf, installed earlier this summer to replace the old rug. B3lue swamps 7F 11f_ _N~~ By ED LANGE over the NEI's goalie at 2:08 Michigan's water polo team of the first period. The visitors drubbed a thoroughly outclassed quickly countered, but from Northeastern Illinois squad, 17-4 there on it was all Michigan. at Matt Mann pool yesterday. It Before Northeastern could was a great opener for Coach regroup, Joe Bauer whistled Stu Isaac and his charges as a shot past the hapless goalie they blew the visitors out of the to put the Wolverines on top pool with six first period goals. for good. By the time the "We reacted very well," ex- period was through, Downie claimed Isaac. "We were tak- had bagged goal number two ing advantage of the breaks and and senior Rich Yawitz the really played heads up water same total. Scottish native Al polo." McClatchey also chipped in Gordon Downie opened the with one. Blue scoring with a blazing shot Blue goalie Jim Firestone was superb in the net, allowing only one goal in the first half. "He was just great," stated Isaac. Firestone and his teammates blanked the visitors in the sec- ond quarter, while Bauer and Yawitz bagged two apiece, and McClatchey upped his total for the day to two. Wayne Leslie scored at 3:50 of the period to put the contest hopelessly out of reach at the half, 12-1. The second half was more of the same as Leslie opened with a shot into the corner of the net. The Wolverines then slowed the pace down as both coaches opt- ed to give their second teams some work. The visitors did manage to put two shots past Firestone in the -third period but it hardly put a dent in the Wol- verine's massive lead. Freshman Ric Pepper and John Daly wrapped up the Blue's scoring in the final period as they both banged home two goals. . 9/ a chance to work on their set plays because of numerous breaks. When they did try to set one up, the results were far from perfect. "We're really going to have to work on our set plays," ex- plained Isaac. "We got away with it tonight but we play In- diana next and they are tough. We've got to do better." The Hoosiers invade Matt Mann Pool today with game time slated for 4:30 p.m. right after the football game. Also included in the "bunch" linemen," says Moeller. "Not ing - then they c is Derek Howard, who may re- only do they have to rush the off balance." place Zuver in the early going. passer, but we expect them to LIKE MICHIGA In the Wisconsin game, the run downfield and get in on the is uncertain about: Michigan defense b tercepted tackle if the receiver starts - mainly because two passes - one by Dufek and running found passing unnec one by second-string linebacker Iford gave u 330 Rex Mackall. "They. like the challenge. I fodgv p30 kthink they're excited about it." to the Nittany Lio ALSO UNDER some pres -Christiansen would naturally If that's a relial sure today is the much-herald- like to improve his team's run- of the Cardinal def ed Wolverine defensive line, ning game - which is exactly likely that Michiga which held the much-heralded what Michigan doesn't want. much either, be it Wisconsin offense to 98 yard "The whole idea of your de- or Mark Elzinga at rushing last week. fense is changed," says Moeller As expected, Against Stanford, though, fhe of Stanford's passing tactics. won't announce th defense has a different respon- "You've got to guard against til just before gan sibility - rushing the passer. the big play, but we can't let Two offensive st "This is a big job for the them get their ground game go- Steve King and s can keep you AN, Stanford its secondary e Penn State cessary. Stan- rushing yards ons. ble indication fense,. it's un- an will throw t Rick Leach quarterback. Schembechler e starter un- me time. arters, tackle plit end Rick BILLBOARD OSU-PENN STATE CLASH Tough foes test By RICK MADDOCK terno's squad better be prepared Several Big Ten teams have for a grueling afternoon in the tough games this afternoon. The pit. one of most national interest is Over at East Lansing, the between OhioState and Penn Spartans are still feeling the State. The Buckeyes (1-0) are effects of last week's 21-0 drub- ranked second by UPI and third bing by the Buckeyes. Senior by AP, while the Nittany Lions defensive end Otto Smith is out (2-0) are placed in the eighth for the season due to the re- and seventh spots respectively. injured knee. Offensive tackle The only injury sustained by Tony Bruggenthies will not play the Ohio State squad was a against Miami of Ohio, since he bump on quarterback Cornelius has a broken bone in his leg. Greene's head, which kept him Also injured is runner Ted Bell, out of practice until Tuesday. who will be out for two or three, Penn State was not as lucky. weeks with a knee sprain. Star flanker Jim Cefalo suffered Coach Dennis Stolz is not tak-; a broken thumb and will be out ing the Redskins lightly. He has for three weeks. Replacing him closed all practices this week, will be freshman Tom Donovan, and predicts that the game will; who ran for 113 yards against be very rough both physically Stanford last week. and mentally. What the Spar- IN PENN State's first two tans need most is for quarter- victories against Stanford 34-14, back Charlie Baggett to play up and Temple 26-25, the pass de- to his potential. fense was tested more often Miami had an easy 50-0 win than the rushing defense as both over Marshall. Tailback Rob teams attempted an average of Carpenter ran for 123 yards and 35 passes. This will not be the quarterback Sherman Smith case in Columbus, as Coach Pa- passed for 103 yards in leading Cross-country gears toward EMU Open By TOM DURANCEAU be the next three runners. Bill Donakowski, a top runner Over the hills and through the from last year is sidelined dells and thus Michigan opens temporarily by a shin splint its cross country season today condition and should be out at the Eastern Michigan Open for three weeks. in Ypsilanti. In today's meet over 180 run- Coach Ron Warhurst's defend- ners from'12 schools will be in ing Big Ten champions return competition, and although no a nucleus of outstanding run- team score will be kept, Coach ners to the distance competition. Warhurst feels this will be a Headed by All Americans Greg good opening test. Meyer and Mike McGuire, War- Eastern was the Mid-America hurst is extremely confident that C Conference champions in cross the Wolverine harriers will be country last year and returns able to equal last year's per- four top runners including All formance. Americans Nick Ellis and David While Meyer and McGuire Smith. are battling for the number Warhurst feels that Illinois one slot on the roster, veteran and Wisconsin should chal- letterman Jay Anstaett and lenge his defending champions superfreshmen Steve Elliott in the Big Ten Meet which will and Jack Sinclair continue to be held November 8 at Madi- impress Warhurst and should son, Wisconsin. - - -Asked about national honors -__ ----_ Warhurst stated, "We have the ability and the talent, if we have a good day at the Nationals who knows what we can do." More Ues GuI important the team is confi- dent," he continued, "I'm hope- ful of a finish in the top five." Big Ten teams Daiy S S'Ports NIGHT EDITOR:1 MIKE WILSONt the Redskin offense.1 ILLINOIS drew a mean oppo- nent for its home opener, as it1 meets fifth ranked Missouri. Last week, the Illini beat Iowar 27-12, while on September 8, Missouri upset Alabama, 20-7. Against Iowa, Illinois used a shuttle offense with two quar- terbacks and various running backs. This system will be ham- peĀ±'ed, because tailback Lonnie Perrin will not play due to phlebitis. Illinois is worried about its, offense, since tailback Chubby Phillips was the leading rusher with only 68 yards. The total passing was 47 yards. The only bright spot is kicker Danny Bea- ver, who was two for two and had a Big Ten record taken away when he kicked a 55-yard field goal. But Iowa was penal- ized on the play, and Coach Blackman decided to go for the touchdown, instead. Missouri has a powerful of- fense, led by tailback Tony Gal- breath. He ran for 120 yards and threw one pass for eleven yards against Alabama. Quar- terback Steve Pisarkiewics is supposed to be a top-notch pass- er, although he had a poor show- ing against Alabama, three for ten, good for 40 yards. Illinois is worried about Tony Galbreath. The Illini figure if he can be stopped, so can the Tigers. ANOTHER Big Ten team which has a tough home open- er is Purdue. The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, ranked ninth, beat Boston Collegedhandily, 17-3. Purdue was shocked by Northwestern last weekend, 31-25. The Boilermakers weren't emotionally ready for North- western as the coaching staff felt the whole team was a step behind. Coach Agase should have no trouble getting his team ready for Notre Dame. Defensively, the Irish were stubborn throughout the whole game and Purdue's main con- cern will be trying to crack the stubborn Notre Dame defense. PEOPLE ARE talking upset at Indiana as the Hoosiers feel that they have a shot to knock off sixth-rated Nebraska. Indi- ana edged Minnesota, 20-14, and Nebraska squeezed by LSU 10-7, last week. Coach Corso of Indiana feels his defense will be the key to the game. "I think we can win," he explained. "If we can play solid defense and keep our poise, we'll give them a game." The Gophers of Minnesota play their home opener against Western Michigan. Minnesota was edged 20-14 last Saturday, by Indiana, and Western has lost twice, 34-0 to Central Mich- igan and 27-21, to Akron. J. D. Pride ground out 167 yards, and quarterback Tony Dungy passed for 96 yards in the Indiana contest. The Go- phers felt the main reason they were defeated was their con- sistently bad field position. WESTERN expects Minnesota to play a very physical game. The Gophers hope this game will help them against Michigan, Ohio State, and Illinois, since Western runs a similar style of offense and defense. Meanwhile, Iowa travels to Syracuse. The Hawkeyes, who lost to Illinois, face a tough Syracuse squad that beat Vil- lanova last weekend, 24-17. The Wisconsin Badgers, try- ing to overcome the drubbing by the Wolverines, play South Da- kota at Wisconsin. The Badgers hope they can get a better per- formance out of their offense. Northwestern, still smiling over its dumping of Purdue, plays at home against North- ern Illinois. The Wildcats would be ecstatic if they could man- age two wins in a row. Big 10 Standings W L T MICHIGAN 1 0 0 Ohio State 1 0 0 Illinois 1 0 0 Indiana 1 0 0 Northwestern 1 0 0 Iowa 0 1 0 Minnesota 0 1 0 Purdue - 0 1 0 Wisconsin 0 1 0 Michigan State 0 1 0 TODAY'S GAMES Stanford at MICHIGAN Penn State at Ohio State Miami (Ohio) at Michigan State Missouri at Illinois Notre Dame at Purdue Indiana at Nebraska Western Michigan at Minnesota lowi' at Svr-cuse Northern Illinois at Northwestern So"th Dakota at Wisconsin ;i NIELSEN'S FERN SALE 6" pot $3.99 AN $8.00 VALUE Nielsen's invites you to try some of our home- __.. i __ _ ---- - t I } SI SCORES (, E