Field Hockey vs. Michigan State Sunday, 11 a.m. Ferry Field SPORTS IM Football Registration Deadlines October 2-4 IM Building The Michigan Daily Wednesday, September 25, 1985 Page 7 Setting up: Vahi leads spiker spirit By DEBBIE deFRANCES After a typical three-hour practice of setting, spiking, serving, hitting and running wind sprints, Lisa Vahi returns to her snug campus apar- tment. Clad in a striped pair of nylon running shorts and a comfortably-worn t-shirt, Vahi plunges into an Archie Bunker-like armchair to relax before delving into her schoolwork. Vahi, a sophomore from Toronto, Canada, who recently selected as this year's volleyball team captain. Ac- cording to head coach Barb Canning, Lisa is an exemplary player and leads the team through her competitive spirit and her emotional involvement. "LISA'S A REAL dynamic player, " said Canning. "She's a very quick, intelligent player who tries to get all the other girls into the game emotionally." As team captain, Vahi realizes that the rest of the team depends on her for support during a match. "If you're the captain, you can't get down on your- self because you have to keep everybody moving, everybody up," said Vahi. "I tell everybody if they miss a dig or something 'Don't worry about it, get the next one.' And if I'm quiet they know I'm not playing as well as I want to play." As well as trying not to become up- set with herself on the court, Vahi has also had to adjust her game to suit Michigan's style. Not only did she have to adapt to a new coach with dif- ferent techniques, but she also had to familiarize herself with the styles of her new teammates. "I'VE PLAYED with and against Andrea (Williams) and Marie-Ann (Davidson) before in Canada, so I know how they work," said Vahi. "But, it takes time getting used to how everyone else plays." Vahi began playing volleyball in fif- th grade and continued playing on both school and club teams throughout high school. During her high school career, Vahi not only ex- celled in volleyball, but also in soccer and track. "I really liked playing soccer, and the track coach said that if I had had some formal training in throwing the javelin, I could have been good," Vahi said. "I guess it was at that point that I decided that volleyball was where my heart lies." AND VOLLEYBALL was what brought Lisa to Michigan. Vahi, who is on full scholarship for volleyball, is currently undecided as to what she will major in. "I was going to major in biophysics or the sciences, but with my volleyball schedule it would be tough to fulfill all the requirements," said Vahi. She is considering a switch to education and kinesiology because ultimately she would like to go into physical therapy or sports medicne. In her volleyball future, Vahi would consider playing for the Canadian National team, but for right now, she's content as one of Michigan's most talented athletes. AT 5-7, the 19-year-old setter is the Wolverines' shortest player. Because of her lack of height, Vahi has been utilized as a setter most of her career. However, according to Canning, Vahi is the best all-around athlete on the team. "She's probably the best defense player we have," said Canning. "She's quick, so she gets to everything and she's also a real powerful hitter. Lisa could play any area of the court." Aside from her own talent, Vahi believes that this year's squad, providing they stay away from in- juries, could do extremely well in the Big Ten. "It's hard to say which teams are going to be tough, a lot of them have lost key players. It's hard to tell, when they have freshmen going out there how they're going to react to their fir- st year playing in the Big Ten. "I think that a lot of the upper Vahi ...an emotional player classmen, who are returning players, are looking forward to a season where we can actually go and get back at a lot of these teams," said Vahi. "We lost a lot of close games that we shouldn't have last year. We've got a lot to prove, and we're going to win!" WHAT ARE WEEKENDS MADE OF? AW AND READING THE WEEKEND MAGAZINE Sports Information Michigan setter, Lisa Vahi, surprises opponents with a strong spike in action last year. Vahi, a sophomore from Toronto, was recently elected team captain. SPOR TS OF THE DAIL Y: -TCUQl FORT WORTH, Texas-Former Texas Christian quarterback Anthony Gulley said cash payments by boosters to TCU football players were common knowledge among team members under Coach F.A. Dry, and another player said the payments were widespread. "A majority of those who came in my year (fall of 1981) were aware of what was going on," Gulley told the ballas Morning News. "It (paymen- ts) wasn't any big secret. All the guys -.recruited by coach Dry knew what was happening." The other former player, also a starter, said that several players sin- ce graduated received payments beginning in 1980, including 1984 quar- terback Gulley, and some players also received some help in securing car loans. The former player asked not to be identified. Such special considerations and Spayments to college players are a -violation of NCAA rules. admits taking bribes TCU officials called for an in- vestigation last Thursday after Coach Jim Wacker dismissed six football players from the squad, including star were a lot of players receiving cash," said the former players. "We'd use it mainly for car payments. But it was hard to get a car 'To say I didn't break any rules while I was there or before I went (to TCU) would be wrong.' -Former TCU QB Anthony Gulley he would not deny he was involved in illegalities. "To say I didn't break any rules while I was there or before I went (to TCU) would be wrong," Gulley said. Gulley, who was recruited heavily by more than 20 schools, said receiving gifts and payments from boosters was an accepted practice. "We were taught that it was that way," Gulley said. "I even had a (high school) coach that said everybody was doing it, so why not? There were boosters calling me all the time offering something. In order for a team to survive, that was the way to do it." Packers sign Zorn GREEN BAY, Wisc. (AP) - The Green Bay Packers signed veteran quarterback Jim Zorn, who was released by the Seattle Seahawks during the preseason, the National Football League team announced yesterday. The Packers released rookie quar- terback Joe Shield to make room for Zorn. Coach Forrest Gregg said Zorn will get a crash course in Green Bay's of- fense, but he does not expect Zorn to see action in Sunday's game at St. Louis. Pick Up Take n °at of Conte . , ~ k xt -M,,, ro A EATHE Report to r...+areSS First Run **** , FI! **** C Cp mM' ' tine n ,.° .ss a Copy! running back Kenneth Davis, for taking illegal cash payments from boosters. Dry, now an assistant coach at Baylor, has denied knoweldge of any rules violations. "I know when I came here, there loan, because we couldn't use th payments as income. There were a couple of boosters who would get the loans approved, and we just had to sign and make the payments." Gulley denied Monday he had help from boosters in financing a car, but Aerobics classes popular on campus (Continued from Page 6) Three different classes may be elec- ted through the CCRB program; Aerobic Fitness I and II, and Exercise {and Aerobic Fitness, which puts more emphasis on calisthenics. Although students cannot receive credit for the CCRB aeroics classes, those who show up to about three quarters of the classes will have a note placed on their academic transcripts. In ad- dition, a bonus class is given on Fridays for students enrolled in the class. UAC classes, which begin the first week in October, run 11 weeks at the cost of $25. Classes are held in the Michigan Union Ballroom and stud- ents may register at Ticket World in sthe Union until Oct. 4. For those who would like less ex- perienced instructors but with the ad- 'Aerobics) gives you energy for the rest of the day - at least it gives me energy for the day.' -Pat Van Volkinburg, administrative assistant to the CCRB's aerobics program vantage of no professional fee, many dorms are expected to begin them of the residence halls sponsor later in the year. Markley's free aerobics classes. Currently, Mary classes run from 11-12 p.m. on Mon- Markley Hall is the only residence day's and Wednesday's, and 4:40 p.m. hall that is holding class, but other on Fridays. " Aerobic Dance * Massage " Ballroom * Mime Dancing * Pilot " Bartending Ground School " Beer " Self Defense Appreciation *.SignLangage " Bridge (Adv. & Beg.) * CPR " Speed Reading " Financial * Vegetarian Planning Cooking The University of Michigan has a national reputation p for excellence. THE COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION awards this FIRST PLACE CERTIFICATE to Caroline Mullecr and Ericj Matts~on for Nes Wriinag Given at Columbia University in the City of New York, in its Gold Circle Awards for 1985. For tho art ~his 1 iles! 4E - BLOOM COUNTY