Page 8 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, January 28, 1986 FRIEDER'S FIND FROM FLINT SHINES Rice checks in as reshman role player By ADAM MARTIN Glen Rice - Michigan basketball's newest addition - is caught in the middle. Because of his surprisingly solid play this year, Rice can be considered a member of the Roy Tarpley-Butch Wade-Rich Rellford era. But Rice, as a freshman, represents the future of Michigan basketball. Along with veteran guards Gary Grant and An- toine Joubert, Rice and a new clan of Wolverine big men must emerge next year if Michigan's success is to con- tinue. Rice of course has already emerged, or surfaced at least. In 18 games the freshman from Flint has averaged 6.9 points per game with 2.7 rebounds, and had provided head coach Bill Frieder_ with offense, speed, and rebounding off the bench when the team needed a swift kick. "I'll tell you what," said Freider, "Rice means a lot. You can point to three or four games that if it wasn't for his performance, we probably wouldn't have won. "Comes in off the bench and hits those two or three quick ones against Pur- due (Rice sank three jumpers and a tip-in in the first half), and how about the two quick baskets against Georgia Tech. You can just go on and on. He's been productive and a big reason for our success." Rice's dilemma stems from his position and his success. The ; 6-7 forward enjoys the role he plays for the current Wolverine edition, but he has a future to worry about also. As a prized recruit, he almost has a responsibility toward the year afdter. "I bring (the future) up sometimes," Rice said. "I just sort of sit back and think about what it's gon- na be like next year. "But then I try not to think about it too much, until after the season." Rice has plenty of time to think about and work on his game, and he knows better than anyone that he must work hard to become a Big Ten caliber starting forward. With his drive, being a middle-man doesn't hurt Rice; he has time and space to improve. But Rice also has a major respon- sibility toward this year's 17-2, tied- for-first-place-in-the-conference Wolverines, and right now, his im- mediate responsibilities are most im- portant. According to Freider, Rice under- stands his role, and fills it. "(The role Rice is playing) is what surprised me, " said the sixth-year head coach. "I thought we might have a kid who says 'I'm better than so-and-so, I should be playing more'. And yet he has stayed away from the outsiders. He knows its a team game, he knows there are three seniors in the front line ahead of him. He's accepted it, and as a result he's been ready when called on." Last year's Mr. Basketball from Flint Northwestern High isn't as happy. "I like the role I'm playing," he said, "I'm sort of satisfied with the way I'm playing, but I feel I could do a whole lot better if I really put my mind to it." Rice's cerebral contribution becomes clear in practice everday at Crisler Arena, where he works, and works, and works, hoping to learn what it takes to attain greatness. "I've been dreaming at times," he said. "Sometimes. I've been wanting to go out there and dunk like Michael Jordan." But instead of flying through the air, Rice deals with reality- his defense - where he knows he must make fundamental changes. "I get into the habit of where I've been reaching with hands, and the coaches are telling me to work on my foot work," he said. "I usually foul when I reach with my hands." Where Rice has been more than adequate is offense. He represents a significant outside threat for opponen- ts, and must be boxed out of the paint or hell sky for a rebound. His 57.9 field goal percentage is second only to Rellford's 58.3. "I don't like him, he's dangerous," said Purdue coach Gene Keady. "He's one of the most impressive freshmen in the league, and he's a limitless talent." The limits Rice has yet to break are mental. The flashes of brilliamce he showed in non-conference contests in Big Ten competition have waned because the pressure forced him to alter his game. "It (the Big Ten-type game) was tough for me, " Rice said. "I hadn't really ever been in that situation before. I noticed myself hesitating when I got the ball. Like when I hesitate about shooting, I was always missing." "When he gets the ball, it looks like maybe he's a little disoriented," ad- ded senior Robert Henderson. "It'll come. He's a good player, but he's a freshman, and all freshmen are going to have some problems." Problems, however, have not ham- pered Rice from making a significant contribution this year. While he resol-ves them, Rice's problems sim- ply solidify his "I am the future, but the team needs me now" position. 4 Brewster rips mark; 3 runners to NCAAs. LS & A SCHOLARSHIP LSA Scholarship applications for Spring-Summer 1986 and Fall-Winter 1986-87 are now available In 1220 Angell Hall. To qualify for scholarship consideration, a student must be an LSA undergraduate and have completed one full term in LSA. Sophomores must have a U of M grade point of 3.7 or better and Juniors and Seniors must have a GPA of at least 3.6. The awards are based on financial need and on academic merit. By EMILY BRIDGHAM Although recovering from an illness, Michigan's Chris Brewster not only managed to run in Saturday's Western Michigan Relays but proceded to blast away the meet record in the 3000 meter run and qualify for the nationals. Brewster was joined by teammates Omar Davidson and Todd Steverson, who also qualified for the NCAAs in the 500-meter dash, making Saturday's meet a real success story for the thin- clads. "We definitely had a great day," said Assistant track coach Mike Shea. "We expected this meet to be low-key as far as performances go and really didn't expect to qualify this many people so early in the season.'' CLOCKED AT 1:02.04 and 1:02.15, Davidson and Steverson grabbed first and third respectively in the 500- meter dash. These two later com- bined efforts as the final legs in the winning 1600-meter relay with a time of 3:12.63. Brewsters brilliant showing in the 3000-meter run placed him past Marquette's Ken Hanson who was third in nationals last year. Brewster's time of 8:01.10 easily destroyed the meet record of Eastern's Roger Jones who ran it in 8:12.31 in 1979. Also running the distance for Michigan was freshman John Scherer who supplied a Michigan first in the 5000-meter run in 14:33.84, marking his first collegiate win for the Wolverines. Junior Butch Starmack easily out flew the others in the triple jump win- ning the event with a distance of 49'- 2" "He was head and shoulders above the others in all phases of his jump," said Shea. "He is a real success story." Flying over the hurdles for the Wolverines, Thomas Wilcher crushed any opposition in the 55-meter high hurdles, clocking a time of 7:28 almost half a second faster than the rest of the pack. Seniors key women Lead by veterans' Debra Bradley, Angie Hafner, Sue Schroeder and Chris Tuerk the women thinclads bur- st to their season with fine showings at the Eastern Michigan Invite last Friday and the Rozemont-Horizon In- vite on Sunday. "The success of our season will lie with the performance of our seniors," said head coach James Henry. "If the senior come through the rest will follow." Bradley proved coach Henry correct by winning the 300-meters, grabbing second in the triple jump at 35'2", and placing sixth in the 55- meter dash on Friday. Bradley con- tinued to roll on Sunday, again taking first in the 300-meters: In the field events, Michigan mangaged to claim first in both the high and long jump. Hafner flew to a height of 5'6" on Friday to cap the event, and took second on Sunday with 5'7". Following Hafner's lead, Chris Tuerk long jumped 17'4" on Friday and 17'2" on Sunday to take first and second respectively. In addition, Sue Schroeder won the 1500-meters with a time of4:25.2. EMILY BRIDGHAM Daily Photo by STEVE WISE Freshman forward Glenn Rice drives to the hoop earlier thisTseason against Ohio State. Now a role player, Rice is looking to contribute even more as the season progresses. - l SlI *SSSSS.SSSSSSSS.S 550 DO YOU DREAM OF MODELING? Audition Call Needed: When: Time: Where: Info: Models for the Daily's spring fashion supplement. Friday, January 31. Noon - 3 p.m. Student Publications Building, 420 Maynard Call Andi at 764-0552 e 0 " " " 0@ " g " By CHRISTIAN M. MARTIN Last weekend the Michigan swim team finished second to Indiana by a narrow twenty points in the Purdue Invitational Tournament, a meet highlighted by questionable officiating. The two day extravaganza, which featured such Big Ten swim lumnaries as Michigan, Indian, Pur- due, Ohio State, and Michigan State, was not decided until late on the final day, and even then was shrouded by controversy. "WE HAD a pretty good confrontation with In- diana. Down there you have to fight the elements. On the road you always go against a bench official," said Michigan head coach Jon Urbanchek. "We lost 40 points easy to penalties and disqualifications and only lost the meet by 20 points. We took it on the chin down there. But we will chalk it up to ex- perience." Indian coach Doc Councilman added, "There was definitely a break in the rules in three individual events. But they can't catch 'em all. It is like in basketball there are some bad calls but things even out. Anyway the officials were from Purdue, and there is no love lost between Indiana and Purdue, it would be like MSU officials going for Michigan." Despite the controversy, the Michigan team Tankers place 2nd] INDIANA, OFFICIALS SINK WOLVERINES: swam exceptinally well, and although it finished second in the meet to Indiana, Urbanchek felt, "We. gained on everybody this week." MICHIGAN WAS led by senior Marc Parrish,who won the 400-meter individual medley with a time of a3:59.84 and the 200-meter breast stroke in 2:04.54; and by freshman Marty Moran, who won the 100-meter and 200-meter butterfly and combined on the 400-meter medley with Mike Crease, Jan- Erik Olsen and David Kerska. Looking ahead to the prestigious Big Ten cham- pionship at the end of February Urbanchek said, "Our times superseed any-thing I expected. We are way ahead of last year with times. I think Indiana, Iowa and Michigan are all very close. We may have the edge on paper, but, I think Iowa will be the team to beat." A sentiment that Indiana coach Councilman echoed, "Michigan has a very, very, good team. I think the Big Ten will be a real race between In- diana, Michigan and Iowa. Michigan has the best team they've had in years, I was impressed." Women split weekend Although the win-loss record from the weekend would indicate one victory and one disappointment, mntourney in the eyes of Michigan womens' coach Jim Richar- dson the venture was a success. The Wolverines split a weekend road series with Illinois and In- diana. First they beat The Fighting Illini 83-57, on the back of strong preformances by Suzy Rabbi, who won the 100, 200, and combined with three others to win the 200 yard freestyle relay. They then traveled to Bloomington to face the rugged Hoosiers whom they took to the limit in a very close 74-66 decision. "WE HAD a very solid two days of swimming. I can't complain about where we are," said Michigan head coach Jim Richardson, "They (Michigan) really surprised me in their ability to stay close." True to form, all year Richardson has been more, concerned with the team's preformance concerning their potential despite the team they faced. "We have to be concerned with swimming fast. Swimming is not like football or basketball where you can stop the other team," he said. Richardson is concerned with the possibility of burnouat on his team that only fields 12 swimmers compared to the usual 20 to 21 that most Big Ten teams carry. And he thinks it affects them in the ratings. -CHRISTIAN M. MAJITIN nterested Fall Fashion models MUST reapply! 00000*000000000000 C:)001 0tafot DW2oa II, wnow 111 m 1 11m a g R O Q CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS MASS MEETINGS ACROBATIC FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS TUTEDAV .TJANTUTAV 2Rth 7-ff P UM Georgetown 69 Providence 54 PROVIDENCE,R.I. (AP) - David Wingate scored 20 points to lead 12th- ranked Georgetown to a 69-54 Big East Conference victory over Providence College last night. Georgetown took a 4-2 lead within th first two minutes and was never behind. The Hoyas took only 19 shots in the first half, but made 13 of them, and were up 35-25 at the break. Reggie Williams got 11 of his 13 points in the first half and Wingate con- tributed 10 points. Georgetown's zone defense limited the Friars to one field goal in the final seven minutes of the first half and to onlv one in the first five minutes eof the0 NEXT SCHOOL? Think about the time and energy spent your creativity. We provide a stimulat-