4 Page 8 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, November 25, 1985 Big plays lift 'M' ,27-17 (Continued from Page 1) Kolesar ran under the bomb and then outsprinted Buckeye defender William White to the goal line for a 77- yard touchdown. It might have been the biggest play of the season for the Wolverines. "THAT PLAY really took the starch right out of their sails," said Schem- bechler. "Ohio State did a magnificent job of disguising the blitz, but Harbaugh did a hell of a job picking it up and hitting Kolesar." "We didn't think that guy (Kolesar) could run that fast," said OSU linebacker Pepper Johnson. Michigan's final big play of the game came from the defensive front just three minutes after Kolesar's mammoth reception. On a third down play, tackles Mike Hammerstein and Mark Messner drove Ohio State'quar- terback Jim Karsatos out of the pocket. IN THE ensuing scramble, Kar- satos dropped the ball and linebacker Mike Mallory recovered for the Wolverines on the OSU 33. Although Michigan did not convert the turnover into any points, it managed to use up about four minutes and effectively slam the door on the Buckeyes. Both Schembechler and his players were pleased with the win because the offense, as well as the defense, looked sharp. "Before the Purdue game (two weeks ago) the offense met and we felt it was our time to start doing our part in getting some wins," said Kat- tus, who caught six passes for 83 yar- ds against the Buckeyes. "THE TWO big games we lost (one was actually a tie) were the fault of the offense so I think we more than redeemed ourselves today," added Harbaugh. Since that meeting before the Purdue game, Harbaugh has completed 41 of 50 passes for 706 yar- ds, nine touchdowns, and has thrown zero interceptions. In that time he has become the top-rated passer in the nation. Keith Byars, who was held to 35 yards in his first action since October 26, summed up the rivalry from a losing perspective. "The Ohio State-Michigan game means so much to both teams," he said. "If you win it, it makes your season. If you lose it, it breaks your season. Schembechler's year was already made before Saturday's game, but a win over Ohio State is one hell of a way to end any season. 0 A, A A Byars .. . only 35 yards rushing Snap Judgementsi Daily Photo by MATT PETRIE ;.. . ......... : . :. : Jim Harbaugh, in the midst of a hot streak, has completed 41 of his last 50 k O TE passes with nine touchdowns and no interceptions. On Saturday against :s:<;:...r............ . .. 5 .. . Ohio State, he completed 16 of 19 passes for 230 yards and three touch- .C'Y.A A . downs, including a key fourth-quarter 77-yard touchdown bom;b to wide -- y receiver John Kolesar. . ., .... te vas.... -. --: -- -...--- :..F: r A........ rr ...... . ... ...:. ..s. , . ..r..... Moons rises to occasion Action Sports wear FACTORY CLOSEOUTS " Polypropylene Underwear lightweight long underwear tops or bottoms only S9 419 E. LIBERTY (2 blks. off State) 663-6771 By PHIL NUSSEL It might be tough for many football coaches to suspend both his first and second string placekickers before the most important game of the season. But for Michigan coach Bo Schem- bechler, there was no need to hesitate disciplining Mike Gillette and Rick Sutkiewicz Saturday against Ohio State - he still had Pat Moons. The senior from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., wearing the number six for the first time (it used to be eight), ac- counted for nine Wolverine points in the 27-17 victory. Moons hit his first career field goals from 34 and 38 yar- ds while making all three extra point opportunities. HE ALSO made a touchdown- saving tackle on the opening kickoff. The Bucks' John Wooldridge broke through the coverage and Moons knocked him out of bounds at the 40. Moons found out that he would be the starting placekicker Friday after- noon, when he found out Gillette and p ( What's Happening Recreational Sports TREASURE HUNT Sunday - Funday Program 'Bring a Child & Look For Treasures" Sunday, December 1, 1985 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. NCRB Moons ... makes start count Sutkiewicz were given one game suspensions for disciplinary reasons. But the news did not change his preparation. "Every game this season, I prepared like I was going to kick," Moons said. "I thought I might get nervous with butterflies, but with everybody's support behind me, I didn't feel any of that." WHAT HELPED Moons to feel more poised was the fact that he had seen some action in the last two weeks. He kicked an extra point in the Wolverines' blowout of Minnesota last week and also in the shutout of Purdue two weeks ago. "(The previous experience) really helped me a lot," he said. "I got it un- der my belt, it was a real plus." Saturday's game, however, was Moons' first chance to prove himself under fire. He believes he did just that. "I think today I proved it," Moons said. "Those first two field goals were critical field goals. They were big points and I saved seven points on a kickoff tackle." WITH SATUR DAY'S performance, Moons believe he is in position to be the Wolverines' starting kicker for the Fiesta Bowl. "They'll have to cut my leg off to take me out (of the bowl game)," he said. "I got a hold of it and it's mine. I know I'll have to prove myself again, but after today, it'll be easy." Certainly, getting that first chance to prove himself was a difficult ordeal for the 5-8, 160-pound kicker. In 1982, after being recruited heavily by Florida, Moons signed with Michigan in hopes of taking over for the outgoing Ali Haji-Sheikh. But the following year Bob Bergeron walked on and took the job from Moons for the next two season. This year, Moons was finally in line to be the Wolverines' first string kicker, but again he was disappointed as newcomers Gillette and Sutkiewicz got the starting jobs. BUT ALTHOUGH he was disap- pointed, he didn't quit. "I've been through a lot," Moons said. "But you got to work for what you get. It could have been real easy for me to just pack my bags and leave, but I stuck it out. "When I was back in Fort Lauder- dale, I made a decision to come here," he continued. "And I had to live with that, even though things weren't going as well as I expected. But those decisions paid off today. My time came. It just goes to show what hard work and dedication can do for you." AFTER THE Minnesota game, Moons said that he was not sure if he would return for his final year of eligibility. But after his performance Saturday, he made his decision. "I'm coming back for sure," he said. "I finally got what I came here to do. "I've been to the highest points and the lowest points since I've been here and this is definitely the highest." Schembechler didn't breath any sighs of relief after the game. He never had to worry about the new kicker in the first place. All he said about Moons was, "He did a good job, didn't he?" Wolverines on prowl . . . *.. Harbaugh leads the kill CHUCK LONG? Who, needs.him. Jim Everett? He's a sissy. Robbie Bosco? Wimp city. Give me Jim Harbaugh any day. With his near perfect 16 for 19 performance on Saturday, the Wolverine quarterback polished off a regular season that saw him emerge as one of the country's top signal callers. The senior from Palo Alto, California may have started the season as a big queston mark, but in the end, he provided all the answers. Look at the numbers - 283 yards against Indiana to set the single game passing record; 18 touchdown passes to break Rick Leach's old mark of 17; 1,913 yards, besting Steve Smith's total of 1,735; 139 completions, again topping Smith, who had 118. In adition, Harbaugh completed 139 of 212 passes (a 65.5 competion rate) with only six interceptions, and was third in the nation in pass efficiency before the game. Pretty damn good, I'd say. To go along with those great numbers, though, Harbaugh adds sound leadership ability and a level head. He's like the Ice King out on the field, coolly directing the offense on time consuming marches and getting the big play when he needs it. Nowhere did he prove that more than on Saturday when he hit receiver John Kolesar with a 77-yard touchdown bomb, releasing the ball just before he was hit. "Jim Harbaugh stood there and looked him (the blitzing strong safety right in the face and threw the post-cut for a touchdown and got knocked on his butt. That is the mark of a quarterback,"-said an admiring Bo Schem- bechler. "He's developed into quite a quarterback; I think We all recognize that," he continued. "It's just what we anticipated he would do. When I look back, what a shame it was that we lost him a year ago and he didn't get that one year under his belt so that we could have come out of the blocks really fast." The offense did start slowly this season. While the defense was busy mauling every opponent, the offense was scoring just enough points to get by while showing occasional flashes of Brigham Young-like offensive brilliance. The last three games, however, has seen the offense get un- tracked to the tune of 122 points. The reason? Harbaugh has been 41 for 50. in that time with nine touchdowns and no interceptions. "The two big games we lost (one -- Illinois -- was a tie) were the fault of the offense, so I think we more than redeemed ourselves today," Har- baugh said. "Nobody gave us any respect, not other players, not Big Ten coaches, and not the media. That was our battle-cry, to get back the respect that Michigan deserves." Eric Kattus, Harbaugh's favorite target this year, praised the job Har- baugh has done. "He's been very, very good. Michigan has a complete offense, and all his teammates have a lot of respect for Jim. He's had a heck of a year." "Let's face it," said Schembechler, "he's played outstanding football. He's an athlete, he's smart, and he sees all the field. I don't want to talk about him in too glowing of terms, but I like him, I like him a lot." Harbaugh has become more than a.passer - he's become a.scrambler also. Every Michigan fan has had his heart rise up into his throat when Harbaugh twists and turns 20-yards behind the line of scrimmage, but I can count on one hand the number of times he's been caught. There is simply no one better at throwing on the run,-and a throwing quarterback who can run can kill a team, as Ohio State's All-American linebacker Thomas "Pepper" Johnson was quick to point out. "We were expecting him to scramble a lot," Johnson said. He's like Chuck Long, he moves around. It takes a lot out of a defense to have to chase a quarterback around like that." Kattus best summed up Harbaugh's emergence as a star. "He's just going to get better and better," said the big tight end. "If he's not this year, than next year he'll be the best quarterback in the country." Expectations heightened for 85486 Women's basketball Schick SC iS RECREATIONAL -Jt. SPORTS and I s' ( Present MEN'S and WOMEN'S 3 - on -3 Basketball By DARREN JASEY Last year's 7-21 (1-17 Big Ten) record must have felt like dejavu for. second-year Women's basketball coach Bud Van De Wege. Four years ago Van De Wege assisted a Bill Frieder-coached men's team that finished in a similar predicament, going 7-20. Two years later Frieder and his team went into the NIT with an 18-10 record and came out champions. THIS YEAR Van De Wege expects who started 20 or more games last year. "WE HAVE that whole core of freshmen that are now sophmores that played a lot of basketball last year," said Van De Wege in reference to Lorea Feldman, Kelly Benitendi. Sarah Basford and Shawne Brow. "They all have a lot of game ex- perience." The 6-0 Feldman, who led Michigan with 13.7 points and 7.1 rebounds per game last year, will start at one for- ward spot, while Benintendi, 5-9 (8.0 " Single Elimination & Regional Tournaments held in Ann Arbor " Championship Game of Regionals to be played in the Pontiac Silverdome before Piston's Game " Single Elimination Tournament Deadline: Dec. 2, 1985 m