The Michigan Daily-Thursday, February 4, 1988- Page 9 Movin up: Vane learn By MICHAEL GILL The trials and tribulations of turning a pro- gram from utter despair to respectability is often difficult, if not chaotic. Women's basketball coach Bud VanDeWege knows this feeling. He was asked to harvest respectability where weeds once grew. Four seasons ago, Michigan athletic director Don Canham asked VanDeWege to inherit a team that won only eight of 54 games in the past two years. He accepted the challenge. Now, four years later, the program turn-around can be seen, and a Big Ten championship may only be a few years away. Along the way, there have been low points, including last year when Michigan slipped from a .500 record to post only two league wins. It re- sulted in a heart-felt team meeting which cleared the air. VanDeWege acknowledged his mistakes instead of pointing the finger, setting the tone for the special chemistry the team now enjoys. "THIS YEAR the team is so enjoyable to be with," VanDeWege said. "Everybody from the head coach on down grew up a great deal from last year's tough season. "I really love the team. I really do." Sarah Basford, the senior co-captain from Farmington Hills, acknowledges the special rela- tionship VanDeWege has established with his players. "He'll treat you like a friend," said Basford. "If you're in trouble, you always know that you can call him and he'll bail you out. "When we lose, we first feel bad for him, then for the program, then for us - since we will have to run sprints - lots of sprints." VanDeWege comes from a well-known Ann Arbor family. His father, Bud Sr., owns the city's two Moe's Sports Shops. The elder Van- DeWege recalls that his son always knew what he wanted to do with his life. "SOME KIDS grow up always wanting to be firemen or lawyers. Buddy wanted to be a coach from day one." VanDeWege's rise to his present job was quick. After managing the Wolverines men's basketball team his junior and senior years, VanDeWege was asked to be Bill Frieder's first graduate assistant. He went on to be an assistant coach for the men's team, before assuming the helm of the women's team. As a mentor to VanDeWege, Frieder taught him some important lessons. "I think he is probably the most detailed per- son I've ever met," said VanDeWege. "He leaves no stone unturned. When he sets out to do something, he has every angle covered." These habits apparently rubbed off on the protege. "He is so organized, so involved, and such a Weg'e, cagers ng to excel competitor," said Basford. "I swear, he would jump off the bench and grab a couple rebounds for us if he could." VanDeWege, though, admits he has made his fair share of mistakes, including where his mind is during the game. "ONE OF my major goals is to worry about the team and what I'm doing without payingnat- tention to the officiating," he said. "I paid more attention to them than I should have. Your priorities are what your players are doing. "I still at this point have some inexperience. Veteran coaches are doing little tricks that just take time to learn" The quest for a Big Ten title looms. With the outstanding sophomore class, VanDeWege ex- pects the team to be a serious contender for the crown. The possibilities for a young ambitious coach also are infinite. "There's nothing else I'm going to be think- ing about until I make sure this program is brought back and has established a winning tradition," said VanDeWege. "I won't be looking at anything else until that time. If winning here opens up some other opportunities, just like anyone else, I'll take a look. Men or women - I'll look at it - and it could be here." Bill Frieder, do you hear footsteps? Daily Photo by JOHN MUNSON, In his four year reign, Coach Bud VanDeWege has turned the women's basketball program around. The Wolverines are sporting an improved 10- 7 record this season. 31' Gro BY STEVEN COHEN Sometimes it takes time for a team to receive the recognition it deserves. So far, appropriate recognition has eluded Michigan's wrestling squad. t The Wolverines are in a position to do something about the lack of attention in tonight's away match against 10th-ranked Minnesota. Although the Golden Gophers have lost their last two meets and their top wrestler Dave Dean for the season, they still pose a threat to the Wolverines. Minnesota's recruiting class, led by 9th-ranked Keith Nix, was rated No. 1 in the nation by several wrestling publications. MICHIGAN also boasts some strong talent and if standouts Sam Amine and William Waters had not been ruled ineligible for the Virginia Duels, the national team meet, the Wolverines' ranking would probably reflect their true talent. After tearing apart their last five opponents, the Wolverines expected to move up in the rankings. But the Amateur Wrestling News dropped them one place, from 13th to 14th, probably because Michigan didn't defeat a higher-ranked team. Nonetheless, the team doesn't dwell on rankings, just results. "We pplers go for Gt don't care who we're wrestling," said third-ranked Joe Panteleo. "If they're ranked first or 80th, we will go out there and take it to them. "If not, we'll come out and get them next time. We are a close knit team and we are constantly pushing each other to excel." T H O U G H the team wrestles tough every time out, certain matches offer additional incentives. Mike Amine, a 167-pounder, has the opportunity to avenge last year's 7-6 loss to Rod Sande. His match should be one of the meet's most competi- tive. "I'm looking forward to wrestling him," said Amine. "'Last year we were both close to All- Americans. This should be a true test of our abilities." Minnesota's first year sensation Keith Nix, a three-time state cham- pion from Oklahoma, will test the abilities of Michigan's Will Waters. Nix sports a 31-4 record while Wa- ters is 4-1 in the 118-pound class. Waters has been an important wrestler, normally starting the meet with a Michigan victory and psych- ing up the rest of the team. Usually Dave Dameron and John Fisher fol- low suit with victories of their own. DAMERON and 142-pounder Larry Gotcher will be challenged by Jim Hamel and Chuck Heise respec- tively. Hamel beat Dameron, 8-1, last year. Heise has compiled a 21- 10-4 record this season. The 150-pound weight class will present a competitive match with Minnesota senior Tim Manning fac- ing Sam Amine. Amine will have ophets his hands full with the 22-11-1 Manning. Joe Panteleo is expected to beat Gordy Morgan again, though it could be close. The 158-pounder will try not to fall behind as he did in his previous 7-4 decision against Mor- gan. 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