4 Page 10 -The Michigan Daily- Friday, September 13, 1985 PINKET T LEADS NOTRE DAME OFFENSE 'M' battles Irishmen in (Continued from Page 1) televised contest, the Irish are the favorites to win. While not being in the top ten, the Gerry Faust-coached unit is ranked 13th and 11th in the AP and UPI polls respectively. Michigan, on the other hand, has absolutely no top twenty ranking. But this fact doesn't make Faust think less of his opening contest opponent. "ANY COACH would like to open against a team he knows he can win," Faust said. "It gives you a chance to get the bugs out. But that doesn't hap- pen much in college football these days. By opening against Michigan, we will find out if we are a good team or not." Michigan coach Bo Schembechler, who is 2-3 against Notre Dame, said, "We like opening against the Irish, especially after a mediocre year. It gives us a chance to establish our- selves immediately. Taking everything into consideration, we're looking forward to this game." Notre Dame's offense is highlighted by Heisman Trophy Candidate and 1984 All-American Allen Pinkett, who needs only 341 yards to become the all-time career rushing leader at the school with the golden dome. Vagas Ferguson holds the current mark of 3472 yards. Pinkett has already set 12 season and career marks. BUT THERE has been some doubt about the senior tailback's 1985 season, since he had off-season shoulder surgery. Schembechler, though, has no doubts. "I see Pinkett as a great back," the Michigan field boss said. "He's durable and he hangs in there a lot." Blocking for Pinkett will be another 1984 All-American, Tim Schannell, The 6-4, 278 offensive guard is en- tering his third year at the spot. Other standouts on the front line are center Ron Plantz and tackler Tom Doerger. Although the Irish have experience returning at quarterback in junior Steve Beuerlein, there is a lot of con- t a v opener cern over the spot since the Fullerton, Calif. native had shoulder surgery last winter. But, according to Faust, this should not be a problem_ BEUERLEIN is doing fine right now," the oft-criticized coach said. "His arm is stronger than it has ever been. He's taken a lot of hits on it already." If any one player is mentioned on the Notre Dame defense, it has to be inside linebacker Tony Furjanic. The 6-2, 230 senior had an injury- plagued '84 campaign, but was out- standing as a sophomore racking up 142 tackles, two sacks, and two inter- ceptions. The defense line is anchored by 6-9, 274 tackle Wally Kleine who, as a sophomore, made 54 tackles along with a pair of sacks. In the secondary, an experienced group of corners return in Troy Wilson, Hiawatha Francisco, and Mike Haywood. The safeties are equally as strong with Pay Ballage and Steve Lawrence. JUNIOR JOHN Carney could be an important factor at the placekicking position. He made all 25 of his extra points along with 17 out of 19 field goal attempts last season. Michigan, on the other hand, has a more confused -place kicking situation than ever. In addition to Pat Moons, Rick Sutkiewicz, and fresh- man Mike Gillette, Schembechler has added the name Gulam Kahn to the list of first string contenders. "It's been one of the closest battles," said Schembechler. "We've had 24 out of 27 field goals made in scrimmages with four different kickers." If anything, the 1985. Michigan- THE LINEUPS Michigan Notre Dame OFFENSE (84) Paul Jokisch .......... (240) (72) John Elliott ........... (285) (78) Mark Hammerstein ... (273) (77) Bob Tabachino.......(263) (74) Mike Husar ........... (278) (79) Clay Miller ............(268) (81) Eric Kattus ...........(225) (5) Erik Campbell........(168)] (4) Jim Harbaugh........(200) (37) Bob Perryman.......(225) (23) Jamie Morris........(175) (8) Pat Moons............(160) SE (17) Alvin Miller ........... (211) QT (74) Jay Underwood......(268) QG (54) Tim Scannell.........(278) C (62) Ron Plantz............ (266) SG (52) Shawn Heffern.......(266) ST (76) Mike Perrino.......... (278) TE (90) Tom Rehder ..........(243) FLK (81) Tim Brown............ (192) QB (7) Steve Beuerlein.......(201) FB (30) Frank Stams .......... (229) TB (20) Allen Pinkett .......... (181) PK (18) John Carney.........(170) DEFENSE Scannell ... All-American guard (85) (60) (56) (66) (33) (42) (49) (13) (14) (17) (30) (43) Jim Scarcelli.......... (220)4 Mark Messner.......(245) Billy Harris ........... (257) Mike Hammerstein ... (260) Jeff Akers ............ (219)4 Mike Mallory.........(220) Andy Moeller........(220) Garland Rivers......(185) Tony Gant ............(180) Ivan'Hicks ............ (174) Brad Cochran.......(210) Monte Robbins.......(198) OLB (56) Robert Banks........(234) DT (71) Eric Dorsey ...........(270) MG (99) Mike Kiernam.......(252) DT (96) Wally Kleine..........(274) OLB (48) Mike Larkin........(218) ILB (49) Mike Kovaleski......(218) ILB (58) Tony Furjanic.......(228) SC (12) Troy Wilson ........... (179) FS (1) Mike Haywood........(181) SS (40) Pat Ballage .........(198) WC (33) Hiawatha Francisco... (194) P (13) Dan Sorenson........(185) ..---- c-I, '. ' Quantum Sedan .2 LA2 IN p RX-7 $0 DOWN Stock No. 12900 seon 48 m. lease, plus first, plus sec. ***Dealer preparation, freight, options, tax 8 license. Today's game starts at 1:41 p.m. EDT and can be heard on WAAM (1600 AM), WPAG (1050 AM), WJJ (950 AM), WUOM (91.7 FM), and WJJX (650 AM). The game will be televised nationally on CBS with Brent Musberger, Ara Parseghian, and Pat Haden. Beuerlein ... shoulder like new Notre Dame will be a wide open contest with a lot of mistakes. "The most important factor is tur- novers," Schem bechler noted. "The team that makes the least turnovers has the best chance to win." Faust was worried about not knowing what Michigan was plan- ning. "We're in the dark," he com- mented. $0DOWN Stock No. 321-5 * Based on 60 ma. lease plus first, plus sec. ***Dealer preparation, freight options, tax & license. LIVONIA VW-MAZDA 34501 Plymouth Rd. 425-5400 OPEN SATURDAY ONLY 20 MINUTES FROM ANN ARBOR-JUST TAKE M 14 TO PLYMOUTH RD. The w Welcome to the exciting world of the weekly Daily line. For those of you who are not familiar with this traditional phenomenon, the Daily line (starting its second year) combines the thrill of head-to- head competition with the excitement of special guest prognosticators. IN ITS INAUGURAL season, the Daily line drew rave reviews from the entire University population. This year's football foursome will be hoping for the same reviews. Highlighting the 1985 prognosticators is Joe R. Ewing. After covering basketball last year, in- cluding the heartbreaking loss to Villanova in the NCAA's, the Dearborn native decided to switch to football - where the Wolverines are guaranteed eekly Daily not to lose in the NCAA tournament. Brad Morgan, another Michiganian, spent this past summer roving the country in an attempt to keep up with coach Bo Schembecher. In fact, during a fit of excitement, Morgan totalled the Daily's rental car while on the way to the Big Ten Luncheon in Chicago. AS HIS RESCUERS pried the uninjured repor- ter from the wreckage, a slightly dazed voice was heard saying, "Get these questions to Bo." Also in that ill-fated car was Phil Nussel. 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