0 Page 12 -The Michigan Daily-Friday, November 13, 1987 By RICK KAPLAN Bo Schembechler hopes the Michigan defense will rest tomorrow at Champaign (12:30 EST kickoff; WXYZ-TV, Ch. 7). If the Fighting Illini offense is as feeble as it has appeared previously, the injured Wolverine defense could have an easy task. But if the last two weeks are indicative, the Illini offense is finding itself and beginning to complement a superb defense. The Illinois defense is as strong as Caspar Weinberger's wildest dream. Illinois (3-5-1 overall, 2-3-1 Big Ten) has allowed more than 20 points only twice this season, but the Illini have scored more than 20 points just twice - the last two weeks. A low-scoring game would not surprise Michigan head coach Schembechler. "They have got the skills," he said about the Illini offense. "They can move the ball. But they've had the same problem we've had in terms of turnovers." MICHIGAN (6-3, 4-2) has turned the ball over 25 times in nine games; Illinois has had 31 giveaways. The low-scoring Illinois offense has never been able to approach the point totals of recent Illini squads t to cork Illini in Champaign featuring star quarterbacks Tony Eason and Jack Trudeau. The quarterback shuffle that began in 1986 continued through the early part of this season. Sophomore Brian Menkhausen and junior Scott Mohr were the better passing QBs, while sophomore Peter Freund is the runner of the trio. Mohr, a transfer from College of San Mateo (Calif.), has solidified himself as the fulltime signal caller. "He has had a slow transition" to big-time college football according to Illinois coach Mike White. "He's an excellent passer, especially drop- back passing. Basically, he's a prototype drop-back passer. He's good in the pocket," White said. DESPITE HAVING Keith Jones, the team's top running back, injured and out for the first four games, the Illini tried to remain a running team. The experiment failed to the tune of a 1-4 start. Said White: "Midway through the season it became obvious that we had to open up and establish the passing game to open up the run. "We've had varying degrees of success. This is not one of our better offensive years. Our attempt has been to complement a good defense with a high-percentage offense which has been just average." The highest percentage of the Wolverines' concern centers around the Illinois defensive line. "The strength 'of their team is their defense," said Michigan offensive tackle John Elliott, "and the strength of their defense is their linemen. They have some quick, powerful people up front." THE ILLINI front line is anchored by Scott Davis, leading the Big Ten with nine sacks. The 6-7, 267-pound left end has recorded 13 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. Nose tackle Morris Gardner has 14 tackles for losses, while right end Mike Piel has 13. "They have got a quick defense, said Schembechler. "They'll stone you. They slip the blocks, and penetrate. They will bring the corners a lot." The Champaign crowd will try to bring down Memorial Stadium in Illinois' final home game of the year. The rivalry is especially heated because of reputed animosity between Schembechler and White. Michigan struggled at Illinois the last two times the teams played there. In 1985, the Wolverines survived with a 3-3 tie when a Chris White field-goal attempt hit the crossbar as time expired. The Illini beat Michigan, 16-6, in 1983 at Champaign to win a trip to the Rose Bowl. "I've never been down there and played before," said Wolverine sophomore wide receiver Greg McMurtry, "but talking with the other players, they say it is the most hostile place to play. Both coaches hate each other so much. Plus, we beat them so badly (69-13) up here last year. "It is going to be a tough game." 4 0 4 I "I've never been down there and played before, but talking with the other players, they say (Illinois) is the most hostile place to play. Both coaches hate each other so much. Plus, we beat them so badly (69-13) here last year. It is going to be a tough game.- -Michigan receiver Greg McMurtry 4 Illinois running back Keith Jones will try to help the Illini avenge last year's 69-13 loss to the Wolverines tomorrow in Champaign. r---- ------ 1 THANKSGIVING 1 1 SPECIAL 1 1 1 1 T TANNING CENTER [ 1 I on campus 216S.State Phone 747-8844 i I I 1 [ TAN 5 TIMES 1 Sin one week for I I117 1 campus only coupon good through I Nov. 19, 19871 S---- ----- J CLASSIFIED ADS! Call 764-0557 Around the Big Ten: IU, MSU battle for Rose Bowl berth Indiana at Michigan State Once again the battle for the Rose Bowl is between the Big Two of the Big Ten. However, this year the Hoosiers and the Spartans are the Big Two. MSU, with a potent running attack and a stingy defense will go to Pasadena with a win on Saturday. Indiana, with an explosive offensive and a bend-not-break defense needs to defeat the Spartans on Saturday and Purdue next week to ensure a Rose Bowl bid. It has been a long time since either team has been to the Rose Bowl or even a major bowl. The Spartans last appearance in the Rose Bowl was in 1966. One goal for some U of M students is to never see MSU in the Rose Bowl in their lifetime. That goal will remain intact this weekend. Let's go Hoosiers. Prediction: Indiana 24, MSU 17. Iowa at Ohio State Iowa has been the best team in the Big Ten in the last three weeks. With wins over Purdue, Indiana, and Northwestern, the Hawkeyes still have a slim chance for the Rose Bowl. Quarterback Chuck Hartlieb threw for a Big Ten record seven touchdowns last week against Northwestern. However, records against the Wildcats should not count. Ohio State is in an unfamilar position, being a vital part of the Little Eight. Upon losing to Indiana on Oct.10, head coach Earl Bruce declared it the darkest day in Buckeye history. With losses to MSU and Wisconsin, it has gotten darker and darker around Columbus. After this weekend it will be pitch black there. The Hawkeyes will have an easy time winning. Prediction: Iowa 34, OSU 6. Wisconsin at Minnesota Two perennial Little Eight teams will battle this weekend at the Metrodome. Perhaps ABC should televise this game since Minnesota still has a shot at receiving an invitation to a bowl game. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin Badgers are considering removing the letters g-e-r-s and naming the team bad. Minnesota should have little trouble winning. Prediction: Minnesota 30, Wisconsin 13. Purdue at Northwestern The Boilermakers have not been the Spoilermakers this year. In fact, except for two quarters against Notre Dame, they have not been much of a football team. What can one say about Northwestern's season. One word sums it up- typical. As usual, the Wildcats reside at the bottom of the Big Ten. As a result, conference commisoner Wayne Duke has granted the Wildcats lifetime membership at the bottom in the Little Eight. Northwestern will retain that honor. Prediction: Purdue 2, Northwestern 0. - STEVE GINNS GRIDDE PICKS Bring your picks to the Student Publications Building at 420 Maynard St. before 6 p.m. today in order to have a shot at winning $10 worth of Domino's Pizza. 1. MICHIGAN- at Illinois (pick total points) 2. Indiana at MSU 3. Iowa at Ohio State 4. Wisconsin at Minn. 5. Northwestern at Purdue 6. Auburn at Georgia 7. Alabama at Notre Dame 8. Penn St. at Pitt. 9. Arkansas at Texas A&M 10. Maryland at Clemson 11. Washington at UCLA 12. Kentucky at Florida 13. Boston Coll. at Syracuse 14. S. Car. at Wake Forest 15. Miss. at Tennessee 16. Miss. St. at LSU 17. Bowling Green at EMU 18. Cincinnati at A. Peay 19. UTEP at BYU 20. COLUMBIA at Cornell NEED MONEY? WORK FOR HOUSING! Jobs with Housing Division's Food Service offer SOfhr. starting wages FLEXIBLE HOURS NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Phone or stop by the Food Service Office of any Hall. Alice Lloyd ..... 764-1183 Bursley-. . . . . . . . 763-1121 East Quad..... ..764-0136 Couzens Hall ... 764-2142 Law Quad......764-1115 Mallory Perles ... who will win the roses? Ometz/Conservative Minyan Shabbaton . WHY CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM? Friday, Nov.13 5:00 pm - Services at Public Health Bldg. I Followed by dinner at Markley (Please make reservation) Bernie Gerson, a senior rabbinical student at Jewish Theological Seminary will lead discussion on the philosophical underpinnings of the conservative movement. Saturday, Nov.14 9:30 am - Services, 1205 Hill St. 6:00 pm-Havdalah, location to be announced Call Aaron Frank for details, 761-1088. 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