Page 10-Thursday, March 5, 1981-The Michigan Daily
Blum, Manning:Potent power ph

By MARTHA CRALL
One is flashy on the ice, the other is
fundamental. One relies on instinct, the
other on power. The two look as dif-
ferent on the ice as two hockey players
can look.
But put together on the power play
they make a very impressive duo. They

are senior defensemen Tim Manning
and John Blum.
They don't regularly play defense
together, but they have played together
on the power play for two years now,
and time has improved them. "We
know each other well now. We have fun
out there," said Blum. "It's great to be
on the same power play with him
(Manning)."
Blum is the bigger of the two at 6-3
and 205 pounds and is a potent checker.
Manning, at 5-10 and 175, possesses un-
canny anticipation.
"Anticipation is his biggest
strength," said Blum. "He knows what
is going to happen probably before the
other guy knows what he's going to do."
Head coach John Giordano echoes
Blum's appraisal of Manning. "There's
no doubt his best strength is his ability
to anticipate," Giordano said. "It looks
like he isn't looking at the puck, but he's
always thinking."
At the beginning of the season the
hockey team voted Manning its cap-
tain. Blum is an alternate captain. It is
an honor that Manning has fully ap-
preciated.
"It is a great honor especially when a
whole group votes for you, not just one
or two people," Manning said. "I was
really excited."

"It is very important to me,
something I take seriously," he con-
tinued. "I feel a responsibility for
leadership on and off the ice."
Manning isn't the cheerleader type
like some others. "I lead by example,"
said Manning.
"It's been a hard year and he's done
well," Blum said. "He's not a vocal
captain, but he's a great on-the-ice
leader."
"He leads by example," said senior
Jeff Mars of Manning. "Not in any par-
ticular game, but in every single game
he plays."
Both Blum and Manning have earned
the respect and admiration of their
teammates. Any Michigan icer will at-
test that this season has been a charac-
ter-builder for the whole team. After a
rocky start which included a hazing in-
cident and a coaching change, the
Wolverines, who were picked to finish
last in the WCHA, finished fifth with a
21-15 overall record (15-13 in the
WCHA). What started out as a very
negative set of circumstances ended up
bringing the icers together as a team
and largely contributed to the success it
has enjoyed this season.
"The last four years have been an
unbelievable experience," Blum said.
"Especially this year. All these guys

are great."
Blum has made his mark this season
as a scoring defenseman. He finished
tenth in the conference in scoring, the
number two scoring defenseman behind
teammate Steve Richmond, who
finished ninth. Blum ended up with
eight goals and 32 assists for 40 points in
28 WCHA games. Offense isn't his main
focus its his game, however.
"Being solid defensively is my main
goal," said Blum. "My job is to try and
keep them from scoring."
"He has great desire," said, Gior-
dano. "He is always working to im-
prove. He's close to becoming a com-
plete hockey player."
Pro scouts thought Blum was close
last year, almost convincing him to
turn pro over the summer. But he had
waited a long time to play hockey at
Michigan and he wanted to see it
through all four years and earn his
degree. But, he said, "Hopefully I'll get
a contract this year. I'd like to give pro
hockey a shot."
Manning would also like to continue
his hockey career, but he is uncertain in
what capacity. The Dearborn Heights
native dropped off a bit offensively this
season (6-34-40), but last season was an
exceptional one in which Manning set a
Michigan record for assists by a defen-

seman with 43, while finishing with 51
points. Two weeks ago, Manning
peaked, earning WCHA Player of the
Week honors with one goal, four assists
and a stellar defensive performance at
Minnesota-Duluth, to become the only
defenseman to win the award this
season.
On the draft, Manning said, "I'm
going to play it by ear. I don't know if
anyone is interested. I might like to
play in Europe for a couple of years."
Blum and Manning have just post-
season play left to showcase their talen-
ts, starting with the first round this
weekend at Denver. "If we play our
game we can come through the first
round okay," said Blum. "Hitting and
hard work - that's what worked all
year long."
Giordano has had a lot to do with the
success and both have praise for him.
Blum, however, has some extra insight
- he's played for Giordano for five
years, starting with Blum's high school
days at Harper Woods Notre Dame.
"He (Giordano) works so hard and he
loves what he's doing. You've got to
respect him for that," Blum said. "He's
learned a lot this year. I'm glad he got
the (head coach) job. He deserved it."
The two took their final bows at Yost
Arena last weekend before the

Manning
...team captain
Food
Where the stars
When the footlights fall,
you'll often find Ann Arbor's
visiting celebrities at the Stage
D~oor. And, from Quiche Lorrai
to Mignon of Beef, every dish
we prepare is a virtuoso
performance.
So, next time you're bookii
for a show-stopping meal in
Ann Arbor, do what the stars
do. Head for the Stage Door.
300 s. Thaver 769..
r 41%
~I~I
i I F
ININ, _
12A . a


7_
'

Tfor

Thought

featuring.

Pretze

..0

Founded "the day after Prohibition
ended" the Pretzel Bell has been a
gathering place for three generations
of Michigan students. It is one of those
rare Ann Arbor locations which has
shunned change in favor of preserving
the authentic college spirit so needed
in this monolithic and ever-changing
University.
The walls are hung with over 500
rare individual and team portraits of
Michigan's athletic greats. If, after
several trips to the Pretzel Bell, you
feel you've sat next to enough All
American of Championship Teams and
coaches (unlikely for true U-M fans) the
Pretzel Bell offers another brush with
V-M history found in a very unusual
place. A glance above reveals not a
new concept in sculptured ceilings but
initial-cbrved wooden table-tops of
old, interspersed with an impressive
collection of Tiffany style lamps. If you
squint hard enough you might discover
the initials of on ancestor, or even an
ex-president.
Of course "M"orabilia is not the only
thing the Pretzel Bell offers. There is
also a complete lunch and dinner menu
with a wide variety of well-known
favorites. Unbeatable "all you.can eat"
specials are offered nightly, including
Barbequed Beef Ribs or Fried Chicken
on Sunday, and Deep Fried Fillets or
Breaded Clam Strips on Thursday for
$5.50; Snow Crab Legs on Monday
and Tuesday, Steamed Shrimp on
Wednesday, and an Early Bird Special
featuring Prime Rib from 5-7 on Friday
and Saturday for $7.95. These dinners

include The Garden of Earthly Delights
Salad Bar, baked potato, and the Pret-
zel Bell's famous steaming hot Russian
Rye Bread.
Light eaters can have a field day
trying out the numerous delights in
Pretzel Bell's peerless salad bar. With a
choice of over 30 dressings and gar-
nishes there is something to tempt
even the most finicky palate. This well-
stocked salad bar could very well be
the best in Ann Arbor.
Lunch is a relaxed and simple affair
featuring Steamship Round carved
to order along with ten homemade
soups, all served cafeteria style. The
New england Clam Chowder is,
nationally famous and has been
keeping the same customers coming
back for over 20 years.

On F
zel Bel
bluegra
for the
month.
month'
style.
Whet
food or
visiting
require
Univers
are fro
day; di
weekda
Friday
dinnerr
Pretzel
Libertyc

ty pair
Michigan-Michigan Tech game. It was
emotional; somewhat of a sad moment.
The only graduating defensemen stoodo
on the blue line - one short, the other
tall - so different. But on the ice, par-
ticularly on the power play, they skated
like the number 4 and number 24
Michigan fans have come to know and
appreciate.
Blum
... scoring defenseman
Bell
riday and Saturday nights Pret-
I is filled with the sounds of
oss as the RFD Boys do their stuff
a first three weekends every
Blue Velvet rounds out the
with their own special bluegrass
her you go for the music, the
the one-of-a-kind atmosphere,
the Pretzel Bell is a definite
ment for graduation from the
ity of Michigan. Lunch hours
m 11-4 Monday through Satur-
nner hours are from 5-10 on
Sys and continue until 2 a.m. on
and Saturday. On Sunday the
menu is offered from 12-9. The
Bell is located on the corner of
and Fourth.

Regular $12.95 King Crab Leg
Dinner now $6.95
995-0505
DINNER
rn on the cob, bread and butter
50
~ Thursday Special
Deep Fried Fillets or
Breaded Clam Strips,
Salad Bar, Potato, and

OW410-a




come out in Ann Arbor. 1

ine
.ng

L NUIIUM _ _
MMI
E tY11fMfIgiOM L
E 1IN11TY $ F
MEE STAGE ('-1 t
w DOOn L
M UMIYE11f1TY
E YMLtIAM

Co

-4 ixeH
-3042 Next to the Bell Tower Hotel

../

Dining
Discover the pleasures of dining with truly
tasteful seafood specialties in a not to be
missed comfortable relaxing atmosphere.
Serving lunch and dinner.
341 S. Main 769-5960
Grand food, glorious cozy old fashion at-
mosphere and warm hospitality. Renowned
barbecued ribs and much, much more.
Serving lunch and dinner.
u 314 S. Fourth Ave. 662-8485
Imaginative fine dining in a delightfully
elegant yet casual and comfortable atmos-
phere. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and
Sunday brunch.
Briarwood Hilton
State & 1-94
665-5626

1 11
l

4 08
W. Huron -
SHRIMP I
served with Whiff letree Fries, cor
$6.

ne German & American Food
ted & Local Beer Wine . Liquors"
en Daily llam--8:30pm, Sun. 11-8
Fri. and Sat. til 9:00 pm
Phone 662-0737
hington Downtown Ann Arbor

1"1

1 r
._ __ -

--z

I i


I


~ra Coaed ra b
Serving the finest in
Cl n1 -

For a Course in Fine Dining
D .-n A .+. b D an e n m,. n e D En n-'


I

I L 1)00 1 /. t' 8-9