I Page 14 -The Michigan Daily-Friday, October 9, 1987 MSU defense worries Bo (Continued from Page 1) 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." I q Daily Photo by SCOTT LITUCHY 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 GRIDDES Bring your picks to the second floor of the Student Publications Building before 5 p.m. today to gain a chance to win a $10 Domino's Pizza coupon. 1) MICHIGAN at Michigan State (pick total points) 2) Indiana at Ohio State 3) Minnesota at Northwestern 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 20) SLIPPERY ROCK at Lock Haven Big George's CAMERA BAZAAR sat., Oct.10 Canon . Minolta * Nikon Pentax . Olympus 2019 W. Stadium Ann Arbor much threat to the Gophers. With 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. 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