Page 8-Wednesday, April 2, 1900-The Michigan Dc Harper, M Sources close to the Michigan Derek Harper o Pasketball team dismissed as "sheer will inform Mic ..rumor" a report that Clarkston All- April 9, the State center Tim McCormick has national letters decided to attend Ohio State this fall. Harper, like The report, broadcast yesterday by sidering only th radio station WJR in Detroit, said the 6- Illinois and F 40% McCormick would reveal his possibility, UC choice of schools to the media later this ched from his li week. MCCORMICK HAS narrowed his lits Matmen m of schools to three: Michigan, Ohio State and North Carolina. By BUDD Another coveted prep star, 6-4 guard It's been. th SPORTS OF THE DAILY cCormick undecided of Palm Beach, Florida, chigan of his decision on deadline for signing of intent. McCormick, is con- ree schools - Michigan, lorida State. A fourth LA, was recently scrat- st. eer Japanese Y MOOREHOUSE hree weeks since the The University of Michigan Branch of The Society of Automotive Engineers Presents Mr. Roy Lunn American Motors Vice President of Product Engineering Discussing "The Development of the AMC Eagle" The first American four wheel drive passenger car collegiate wrestling season ended with the NCAA tournament, but grappling fans have one more chance this year to see Michigan's wrestlers in action when they take on the Japan World Cup Team tonight at Crisler Arena. "This is an excellent opportunity for wrestling fans in this area to see some outstanding international 'com- petition," said Michigan assistant coach Joe Wells. "The Japanese are especially strong in the lower and mid- dle weights." THE JAPANESE team is just retur- ning from the World Cup tournament in Toledo, Ohio, held this past weekend. In that tournament, the United States defeated the Soviet Union for the first time in history, 7-3, to win the crown. The meet tonight will be different in several respects from normal collegiate wrestling. Instead of the weight classes being in pounds, tonight they will be metric. Also, the match will feature all freestyle wrestling, which varies somewhat from the collegiate style. "In freestyle, there is less control and no riding time," explained Wells. The Japanese team has been staying in Ann Arbor since the World Cup, and after tonight's match they will head for Grand Rapids, where they will be pitted against grapplers from Grand Valley and Ferris State. The meet starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are $1 for students and $2 for the general public, available at the door. Ruggers still unbeaten The Michigan Rugby Club easily defeated its opposition last Saturday, sweeping a three-game set at Louis Elbel Field. The Wolverine 'A' squad continued its undefeated season with a 58-4 rout of Central Michigan, while the 'b's shut out their Chippewa counterparts, 27-0. SENIOR CENTER Billy Chung led the 'A' side, scoring 18 points to pace a blistering attack. Scrum half Kenny Phillips added 11 points while second rows Joe Bruce and Dave Kieras chip- ped in eight and four points, respec- tively. Center Rob Casslou also had four. Meanwhile, the Michigan 'C' side shocked Flint's 'A' unit, 28-0. First-year players Bill Forcht, Perry DiClemente and Pete Spencer totaled four points each as the Blue ruggers remained un- beaten. Next week Michigan travels to Detroit to face the Detroit Rugby Foot- ball Club. -MARK CURRY Laxers lose in Ohio The Michigan lacrosse club, hoping to rebound from an 11-8 defeat Sunday in Columbus, entertains the University of Detroit tonight at 8 p.m. on the Tartan Turf, next to Ferry Field. Michigan junior Tom Simon led the stickmen's attack Sunday, tallying three goals and one assist. Senior Bob- by Fleischman had one goal and three assists, while Bob Anderson added three goals. 4 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 2nd Rm 311 West Engineering Non-members welcome-Refreshments served SPACE CAMP AMARACK HAS SUMMER POSITIONS FOR Cabin Counselors, Arts & Crafts and Waterfront Specialists, Unit Supervisors, Trippers, Bus Drivers, Nurses, Secretaries, Cooks. Interviewing April 9 and 17 Summer Placement CALL 764-6456 FOR APPOINTMENT FRESH AIR SOCIETY, 6600 W. Maple Rd., W. Bloomfield, Mi. 48033 (313) 661-0600 full court PRE Frieder steps in... ... makes no waves By SCOTT M. LEWIS W HEN MAJOR COLLEGE basketball programs change coaches, chaos is often the immediate result. In many instances, it takes a large chunk of the season for a new coach and his team to become accustomed to each other's style, to reconcile any differences in game philosophy-generally, to "feel each other out," as it is said. Even UCLA's Larry Brown, who captured the fancy of fans everywhere during the recent NCAA tournament, admits that the first month of the past season was a disaster for his team. "Some Jewish guy from New York comes to Los Angeles via Denver and starts messing these kids up," Brown said last nonth, obviously referring to himself and the Bruins'8 start. The Michigan basketball team is unlikely to' experience such severe growing pains under the guidance of new head coach Bill Frieder. A disciple of Johnny Orr the past seven years, Frieder is expected (by thiscorner) to follow the course laid out by Orr for the current Wolverine squad, a course which directed Michigan to the NIT quarterfinals last season and perhaps to greater heights next season. Orr and Frieder, who became close friends during the latter's tenure here, are alike in a number of ways. These similarities will help make the coaching transition smoother than would otherwise be the case. Similar strategies First of all, both men see today's game as "a combination and running and delay" (Frieder's words). No more can teams rely on sheer speed to dominate their opponents-especially Big Ten opponents-as the Rickey Green-led Michigan units of the mid-and late-seventies once did. Nor can they overwhelm their foes with height alone, as Minnesota tried to do last season, A fine balance is needed, and both Orr and Frieder recognize this fact. Both coaches also place an inordinately heavy emphasis on fundamentals. Orr's teams were characterized by their sound, disciplined play-they had to be well-disciplined, since Orr never had a giant, dominant center in the Joe Barry Carroll mold. Or's most productive pivotman during his 12 years here was Phil Hubbard, a natural forward who stands only 6-7. Observing the team in practice during the past season, one came away with the impression that running the Wolverine team was more than a one- man production. Frieder was almost always alongside the head coach, amplifying Orr's instructions, adding his own pointers and demonstrating what should and shouldn't be done. The two synthesized their individual approaches to the game into a collective strategy. Their successes as a coaching team-and their high regard for each other's abilities-can be explained in large part by their similar attitudes and priorities relating to basketball. Like Orr, Frieder has earned the respect of his colleagues. Michigan State's Jud Heathcote remarked that "it would be a shame if Frieder was not offered the head coaching job." More important than the admiration from their peers, however, is the respect they have earned from their players. Nearly all the players appeared to like and1 respect Orr, a pleasant man with a folksy, down-home sense of humor. Similarly, it is difficult to dislike or overlook the tireless efforts of Frieder, whose loyalty to Michigan and dedication to his profession are beyond question. Many new coaches have the initial task of gaining the respect of their players, a task which all too often is never fully completed. Fortunately for Frieder, this is not a major concern here. What concerns Frieder most at present is the recruiting war, particularly the battle for Tim McCormick. McCormick has appeared on these pages more frequently in recent days than Mike McGee, Thad Garner-or Don Canham, for that matter. And there's a reason for all the ink: McCormick has the potential to make a good team, like Michigan, into a ' great one. Frieder, like Orr, is well aware of McCormick's abilities. So is Canham, who, perhaps unknowingly, strengthened the Wolverines' chances of landing the Clarkston standout by appointing Frieder. When asked last week whether the change to coache~s at Michigan would affect his decision, McCormick replied that, if Frieder becomes coach, Michigan would remain one of his top choices (along with Ohio State and North Carolina). If another coach received the nod, however, then Michigan would be scratched from his list. Red Wings consider ousting GM Lindsay DETROIT (AP)-Less than two weeks after the dismissal of Detroit Red Wings Coach Bobby Kromm, published reports conclude that Ted Lindsay, general manager of the National Hockey League team, also is on the way out. Yesterday the Detroit News quoted NHL sources who said it was "fairly obvious" Lindsay's job of three years is in jeopardy. - I a LUNCH AND A HALF } SPECIAL Buy one bagel sandwich with Lox or Roast Beef or Turkey or Ham or Corned Beef or Pastrami contacted by Wings' Vice President Lincoln Calalieri, who could not immediately be reached for comment. His son, Robert, general counsel and administrative director of Olympia Stadium Corp. and the hockey team, said Lindsay's dismissal was not "a farfetched possibility," but claimed he did not know whether it was under consideration. Lindsay, however, reportedly exhorted his hockey players to help save his job before the team's 9-7 victory over Quebec in Detroit on Saturday. Lindsay reportedly told the club, "it upsets me to think there's a chance I'll be fired . . . it really hurts me to fail at something I love so much." Lindsay, 54, a Red Wings Hall of Famer, led the club through a 23-41-16 season in 1978-79 for a last-place finish in the Norris Division. With three. games left this season, the Wings are 26-40-11, including Monday night's 7-5 loss to the New York Rangers. The defeat chilled Detroit's hopes of capturing the 16th and final berth in the playoffs. *It upsets me to think there's a chance I'll befired... it really hurts me to fail at something that I love so much.' -Ted Lindsay :5 nd get ANY SECOND on our extensive menu for sandwich EA (PIRE PRIL 84/2F 1306 S. Univesit Open 7 Days 8:30 O.m.-11:00 p.m. 1 6 .U erty Until midnight Fri. 8 Sat. BOILERMAKER COACH TO LEAVE? FOUR REPLACEMENTS reportedly are under consideration: Bill Watters, a Toronto player agent who broke from Alan Eagelson's sports management group on Friday; former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Jim Gregory; David Poile of the Atlanta Flames; and James Devellano of the New York Islanders. The four reportedly have been Rose interviewedf - COMING APRIL 8 COMING APRIL 22 LNIGHT HAWK SPECIAL 1-2-3-FREE SPECIAL WEST LAFAYETTE (AP)-Coach Lee Rose, whose Purdue Boilermakers finished third in the NCAA basketball tourney, is considering a coaching post at the University of Southern Florida. Rose, one of five candidates, went to the Tampa campus Monday to be interviewed for the new job. A decision is expected today. John Renneker, Southern Florida's sports information director, said in Tampa yesterday, "Rose is here in Tampa today and will be interviewed by our athletic director (Dick Bowers) for the job." Meanwhile, Purdue Athletic Director George King said, "Lee and I had our first discussion on this matter last week and we made our offer to him. We didn't get into any specifics on what Southern Florida had offered because he had not talked with them yet. "Southern Florida did call and ask permission to interview Lee, and that request was granted. USF was the only school that called asking permission to interview him. Now, it's all up to Lee." r USF job The Journal & Courier said USF haA about 20,000 students, no football program and basketball is the. main sport. The team ended its 10th season this year with a 6-21 record. U. 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