W w w 1W W W / w -W, Vr7' The, Michigan Daily - Saturday, September Page 6 - The MichiganI Daily -- Saturday, September 10, 1983 HUSKIES, COUGARS ARE NON-LEA G UE FOES M versus the Evergreen State Sheikh's gone, Bracken's back to punt but placekckin job ope Bo looks for k By LARRY MISHKIN Besides the unenviable task of having to fight their way through another Big Ten football season, the Michigan Wolverines must once again face a tough non-conference schedule that will have the defending Big Ten champs going up against a couple of talented and eager Pac-10 squads. In past years Michigan has faced non- conference opponents the likes of Notre Dame, UCLA, and South Carolina in match-ups of highly-ranked powerhouses. This season, however, a new element has been added. In what is shaping up to become a battle of state bragging rights, the Wolverines will play Washington's finest in the Univer- sity of Washington and Washington State. LAST YEAR, Washington was ranked number one in almost every pre-season poll. Unfortunately for the. Huskies, this year's outlook is not as rosy since 16 starters have been lost to graduation, including record-setting placekicker Chuck Nelson and the whole starting wide receiver crew. But shed no tears for James. He still has plenty of talent returning. In fact, con- sidering that the Wolverines must travel 2000 miles to play before a stadium full of Husky fanatics on Sep-. tember 17, his squad may be the toughest Michigan faces all year. At quarterback, .Washington will have senior Steve Pelluer calling the signals. Although he lost his job to Tim Cowan late in the season last year after two poor performances, Pelluer still managed to throw for 1,229 yards and 10 touchedowns. Joining Pelluer in the backfield will be the Pac-10 leading rusher last year, Jacque Robinson, who ran for 926 yards despite some early season injuries. A healthy Robinson will definitely give the Wolverine front line a good early season test. Defensively, the Huskies will have to prove themselves again as All-America linebackers Mark- Stewart and Tony Caldwell have gone, along with the starting secondary. However, six let- termen return in the secondary and the defensive line could be effective if senior Scott Garnett can return from a nagging foot injury. Overall, Washington will field another strong team in 1983, and could possibly return to Pasadena where it last faced Michigan in 1981 when the Wolverines won, 23-6. UNLIKE WASHINGTON, Washington State has had a couple of roller coaster yeaers over the last two seasons and hopes to find itself on a peak this year. Following an 8-3-1 cam- paign two years ago, the Cougars fell to 3-7-1 last season. Things will probably not be too much better for Jim Walden's squad in 1983, although a veteran defense that returns 18 lettermen could keep Washington State alive for a while. However, a weak and inexperienced offense, led by option quarterback Ricky Turner, will hurt the Cougars and probalby keep its defense on the field for long stretches at a time. As a result of the young Cougar offen- se, they would seem to be an easy season opening opponent for the Wolverines. But Schembechler would be wise to take note of the Cougars' tough defense as well as of all the Washington fans who had to cancel their trips to California after Washington State beat the Huskies last year in the season finale. By CHUCK JAFFE For the first time in four years, the Michigan football team has to worry af- ter it scores a touchdown. That's because the extra point may not be automatic and the ensuing kick off may not make it out of the endzone. ANN ARBOR CIVIC THEATRE OPEN HOUSE "Held this Sunday, Sept. 11, 1-5 pm as a unique community event for the purpose of encouraging citizen participation in the local community theatre, and welcoming everyone interested in helping create living theatre in our city . .. The Open House includes displays, demonstrations, slides of past productions, tours of the Civic Theatre Building-338 Main St. and Refreshments! So.. If you can hold a note, dance a jig, mend a sock, keep a ledger, pound a nail, speak the line to melt the hearts of a hundred Huns, embroilded in heated battle, or, just want to see what we are all about, then... Come one, Come all to the AACT Open House. Sept.-11th 1-S pIn- 338 S. MAIN ST. [7Au1983-1984 Ann Arbor Civic Theatre But the Michigan coach may also be spoiled by his new-found' wealth of kicking talent. Of the four, Bergeron is the only kicker with regular season game experience, having played again- st Northwestern in 1981 when he ac- counted for two field goals and five ex- tra points. He was also ready to fill in when Haji-Sheikh suffered minor in- juries during the middle of the 1982 season. MOONS AND Melynk would also seem to be in the front of the race. Moons was rated among the best schoolboy kickers in. the country when he left Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Last season however, he spent the season in the sideline waiting for Haji-Sheikh's departure. In Moons' first on-field appearance as a Wolverine he kicked a 26 yard field goal in the blue-White game, a perfor- mance surpassed only by Melynk who made good on field goals of 22 and 37 yards. The unknown quantity in the kicking contest is Schlopy. The sidewinder from New York is known more for his prowess on the ski slopes than on the turf. As a member of Michigan's skiing club, Schlopy is considered outstan- ding. His kicking game, however, has only earned him a spot as a walk-on with the team and has made him an outsider for the placekicking job. Punting will be in the capable hands and feet of Bracken whose average fell last year in comparison to his first two campaigns. Michigan has led the Big Ten in net punting in each of Bracken's seasons and Schembechler will be looking for a performance like Bracken's in the Blue-White game, where he averaged 46.4 yards on eight punts, with a long of 60. Bergeron ... placekicker with experience Ali Haji-Sheikh, Michigan's most dependable kicker ever, has graduated to the NFL's New York Giants, and Wolverine coach Bo Schembechler is faced with finding a replacement. But also gone with Haji-Sheikh, is Schem- bechler's 1970's policy of not recruiting placekickers, which will make the final choice one of four capable reserves. SENIORS BOB Bergeron, Mike Melnyk, Todd Schlopy and sophomore Pat Moons are vying for the placekicking job, while senior Don Bracken will handle the punting chores for the fourth consecutive year. "I think we were all a little spoiled by Sheikh," Schembechler said after the annual Blue-White scrimmage in the spring. Sp Michigan record-holder Ali Haji-Sheikh is now wit Giants. Ifc. 3otShoj 4 Complete Athletic Outfitters The tradition lives on at MOE'S since 1915! We welcome students and 'alums' from everywhere with un 'M'items and fine athletic outfitting! On your way to the game, stop in and say 'hi' to Bud at 711 N. University or to Mike at 902 S. State. 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