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MSU defense worries Bo
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Michigan has moved the ball well
on offense, there are numerous
question marks on defense, where
injuries have crippled the unit.
Michigan State, on the other hand,
has been anemic offensively, but
just the opposite on defense.
-THE GAME, as ballyhooed
and publicized as it is, hasn't been
competitive. Only one of the last 22
games has been decided by less than
a touchdown. In fact, during that
same time, the average margin of
victory has been almost 17 points.
The one thing that is certain,
however, is that the game will be
intense as ever. It is, of course,
Michigan vs. Michigan State.
"It's the intrastate game and it's
one of the big rivals," said Michigan
offensive tackle John Elliott. "It's
the pivotal game of the year for us
because it seems like we're getting
back on track. It's definitely the key
game."
"The stage is set," said Spartan
fifth-year coach George Perles. "It's
going to be played at home. It's
going to be on national TV. I don't
think either team will have any
trouble getting up for this game.
"IN THIS STATE, we're just
fortunate to have two fine
universities. This is certainly a big
one."
It is a big game for the Spartans
in more ways than one. For the first
time since 1979, Michigan State
comes into the "big one" undefeated
in the conference.
Last week's 19-14 victory over
Iowa was typical of their season.
The Spartans defense allowed the
Hawkeyes negative rushing yardage,
it knocked the Hawkeye starting
quarterback out of the game with an
injury, and it kept the game close
enough that the struggling Spartan
offense could muster just enough
points to pull out the victory.
Michigan State has allowed just
two and a half yards rushing per
carry through the first four games.
When teams realize it is fruitless to
try to establish the run against the
Spartans, they usually turn to the
pass. And despite the opposition
throwing more than 30 times a
game, Michigan State has
surrendered just over 210 yards per
game through the air.
SOPHOMORE middle
linebacker Percy Snow leads the
team in tackles and free safety Todd
Krumm, one of six starting seniors
on defense, has two interceptions.
"We do a lot of different things
with our defense," said Perles. "We
use a lot of movement. It's a good
scheme and we haven't had anyone
run on it successfully."
Michigan will try to be the first
team to run on it successfully. With
Heisman Trophy candidate Jamie
Morris (second in the nation in yards
per game) in the backfield,
Schembechler said that his star
tailback could rush the ball as many
as 30 times. He is not, however,
going to force the issue.
"Historically, since George Perles
went to Michigan State, they've
been a very very good defensive
team, and I believe this is his best
defensive team," said Schembechler.
"I haven't seen anybody run
effectively on them yet. We're going
to have to have a balanced attack."
AS THE CASE has been all
season, though, Schembechler is
more worried about the defense than,
he is the offense.
"When we do turn the ball over it
has to be on the long side of the
field," Schembechler said. "We want
to force their offense to drive long
distances to score."
It is on offense where the
Spartans have struggled. Despite
having their own Heisman-hopeful
in halfback Lorenzo White and what
Schembechler calls "the most
dangerous receiver in the league" in
Andre Rison, the Spartans have
averaged just 14 points and 250 total
yards a game. In the Iowa win,
White carried the ball 39 times fo?
166 yards, but quarterback Bobby
McAllister completed just two
passes all game-none to Rison.
"We certainly have to do better
with the passing game," Perles
conceded. "The last few games we've
been a one dimensional offense. We
worked very hard on (the passing
game) even if it doesn't show."
The game will be the 80th
contest between the two schools.
Michigan leads the series, 52-22-.
It has won the last two games the
teams have played and eight of the
last nine. For many Wolverines,
however, the taste of the 1984
Spartan victory still leaves a sou&
taste in their mouths.
"To me, this game means so
much," said senior nose guard Billy
Harris. "I was here when we lost last
time and I'll never forget thit
feeling. I'll never forget what it was
like for the Michigan guys. I don't
ever want to see it happen again."
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Michigan tailback Jamie Morris hopes to lead the Wolverines past cross-state rival Michigan State tomorrow.
The winner of the annual grudge match will emerge not only with an important Big Ten victory, but with
bragging rights for another year.
AROUND THE BIG TEN:
Buckeyes look to stay unbeaten
Indiana at Ohio State
Coming off a disappointing
showing last week against weak
Illinois (1-3), Ohio State (3-0-1)
hopes to perform up to preseason
expectations against Indiana. Last
week's game went down to the final
play as the Buckeyes stopped an
Illini drive, sacking Scott Mohr as
time expired. If the Buckeyes
continue to play like they did last
week, the November 21 Michigan-
Ohio State showdown for the Rose
Bowl will never materialize.
Having defeated Northwestern,
Indiana (3-1) is in first place along
with Michigan, Ohio State,
Michigan State and Minnesota. The
task of playing Ohio State is big -
let alone playing in Columbus
Indiana may have seen first place for
the last time this season.
Minnesota at
Northwestern
Minnesota (4-0) is still the only
undefeated, untied team in the
conference. Last week the Gophers
defeated Purdue, 21-19. Led by
quarterback Rickey Foggie, the
Golden Gophers should roll. They
have a great opportunity to remain
undefeated as they travel to Evanston
tomorrow. Northwestern, coming off
a defeat to Indiana, does not pose
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2) Indiana at Ohio State
3) Minnesota at
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4) Iowa at Wisconsin
5) Illinois at Purdue
6) Oklahoma at Texas
7) Notre Dame at Pitt
8) Maryland at Miami, Fla.
9) LSU at Georgia
10) Arizona St. at Wash'ton
11) Virginia at Clemson
12) Arkansas at Texas Tech
13) Wyoming at BYU
14) Mississippi at Kentucky
15) Air Force at Navy
16) USC at Oregon
17) Stanford at Wash, St.
18) Va. Tech at S. Carolina
19) Columbia at Princeton
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Foggie calling the signals,
Minnesota could be the surprise
team in the Big Ten.
Iowa at Wisconsin
Iowa looks like it does not want
to take the Big Ten title this year.
Having been stunned by Michigan
State, the Hawkeyes hope to regain
their composure and tune up for next
week's game in Ann Arbor. Head
coach Hayden Fry said of Michigan
State last week, "They did a super
job at the right time. They shut
down our running game and sacked
our quarterback when they had to."
Wisconsin should be a good tune
up for the Hawkeyes, as they were
last week for Michigan. The
Hawkeye offense should explode in
this one.
Illinois at Purdue
Illinois travels to Lafayette, to
take on the Boilermakers. Neither
wants to start 0-2 in the conference.
Illinois has the advantage after its
good showing last week against
Ohio State.
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