I.M. Softball Playoffs Instand scheduling Thurs. at the I.M. Bldg. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. SPORTS Volleyball Michigan vs. Northwestern Friday, 7 p.m. at the CCRB The Michigan Daily Wednesday, September 28, 1983 Page 7 Lott relishes role as defensive leader By LARRY MISHKIN John Lott is not your typical football captain.f He is not flashy, nor does he stand out in a crowd. He is not a fan favorite and does not have superstar statistics. In fact, there are probably not too many fans that even know that Lott, a senior defensive back, is the defensive captain of this year's football team. WHEN HIS teammates voted him cap- tain, along with Stefan Humphries, before the season, though, they could not have made a better choice. Lott epitomizes Bo Schembechler's style of football. He is the type of "team player" that Schembechler bases the success of the Michigan foot- ball program on. A vivid example of Lott's team-first attitude was clearly exhibited in one play of last week's 38-21 thrashing of Wisconsin. The play was a Tony Gant interception that was tipped around by almost everyone in the secondary, in- cluding Lott, before Gant finally hauled it in. "IF YOU can't (make the intercep- tion), you're not upset as long as one of the other guys can," siad Lott, when asked if he was disappointed that he wasn't the one who got credit for the turnover. "That is the pride of the Michigan defense, to be in pursuit and hustle after the ball. I was joking with (Gant) though and told him he owed me a coke." This last statement reveals Lott's true personality, the all-important characteristic of a good captain. He is a man who gets along well with people and likes to have fun. "God has blessed me with the ability to get along with everyone," said the Masury, Ohio native. "I've never met anyone that I can't get along with, if they're willing to have a good time." BUT WHEN Lott steps on the football field he puts the good times on hold, becoming the type of dedicated player that Bo has built a national power with. And lately, that dedication for Lott has gotten even more intense. The secondary is the weak link in the defen- se right now and Lott is determined to change that. "We're starting to put it together," he said. "We're working on a lot of dif- ferent techniques and beginning'to put the right combinations together. We're starting to look like a defense."' THE IMPROVEMENTS are coming just in time too. In this week's game against Indiana, Lott and his teammates will face speedster Duane Gunn, who Schem- bechler called the best player in the conference. On Monday, Indiana head coach Sam Wyche said there was only a 10 percent chance that Gunn, who was injured last week, would start. But Lott thinks otherwise. "Gunn knows that, bruised or not, when he comes to Michigan he has to be ready," he said. "I've got respect for him. You can't think about his injuries or you can get lackadasical and he will break your back. That's when he forgets about all those bumps and bruises." Lott said that the only way to guard against a player like Gunn is to keep a cushion and keep both eyes on him. If Gunn gets behind the secondary, he's gone. ALTHOUGH other teams have had suc- cess throwing against Michigan this year, Lott said that he would rather line up against a player of Gunn's caliber. "Playing against someone like Gunn keeps you on a constant high," said Lott. "I would rather line up against a good receiver because he improves you. You know that you'll have to stay on your toes. It's a challenge, but it will make me better." Not that Lott needs to get too much better. He is currently eighth on the team in tackles, with 11, and has been a guiding force in the relatively young backfield. BUT LOTT is bent on improvement and is not satisfied until he has given 100 percent. This attitude was exemplified last year when Lott broke his arm, for- cing him to sit out two weeks of the season. However, by the third week, Lott was back in the starting lineup. Lott's devotion to the team and seeing it improve is also reflected in his. outlook for the future. 2 INDVIUA THEATRES Sil, Are at Liberty 701.9700 $2.00 WED. SAT. SUN. SHOWS BEFORE 6 PM MARCELLO MASTROIANNI HARVEY KEITEL HANNA "LOLA"SCHYGULLA CASANOVA, THOMAS PAIN AND RESTIF DE LA BRETONNE MEET AND WITNESS THE END OF ONE WORLD AND THE - BEGINNING OF ANOTHER. LA NUIT DE VARENNES THURS. 7:00, 9:15 (R) WED. 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 GERARD DE PARDIEU THURS. 7:25,,9:30 WED. 1:10, 3:15, 5:20, 7:25, 9:30 "I really don't look ahead to playing pro ball," he said. "I've seen guys look ahead and that messes them up now. All that I'm thinking about now is im- proving, winning the (Big Ten) title and going to Pasadena. If I work hard now, all that other stuff will just be a bonus." DESPITE all his talk of improvement, Lott does not like to set personal goals for himself, but would rather be judged based on the success of the team. "I'm not the kind of guy who sets per- sonal goals," he said. "Lots of things can happen that are out of my hands. I just want to win. If you work hard you usually get what's coming to you." If this is true, then John Lott cer- tainly has a lot of good things heading his way. Lott ... dedicated competitor I 8pm Oct.29 Crisler Arena $13 12 11 On sale September 30 at the Michigan Union Ticket Office, CTC Outlets. 763-2071 Daily Photo by JEFF SCHRIER John Lott, co-captain and leader of the Michigan defensive backfield, upstages a Washington State pass play. AP Top Twenty UPI Top Twenty 1. Nebraska(60).........4-480 1,200 2. Texas...............2-0-0 1,138 3. Arizona..... .........4-0-0 1,001 4. Iowa.. .................3-0-0 998 5. North Carolina............4-0-0 917 6. Alabama..................3-0-0 880 7. 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