Men's Basketball vs. Northwestern Wednesday, 8 p.m. Crisler Arena SPORTS Indoor Track Silverston Invitational Saturday Track and Tennis Building The Michigan Daily Wednesday, March 2, 1988 Page 1I Michigan AD picture appears blurry (Continued from Page 1) athletic department's unanimous support of football coach Bo Schem- bechler, who turned down the job of athletic director on Monday because he would have had to give up coach- ing. Lund added, "I just hope they re- ally know what they are doing. "I think I have a general idea of people and of Michigan. I'm not dis- crediting a regent, but what do they really know? When you get down to the nitty gritty and you've got the best guy in America and he slips through your grasp, I don't think that that's such good judgement." Michigan basketball coach Bill Frieder was aggravated by the way the search has been conducted. "I'm a little disappointed in the. way this whole search has been han- dled. We've got so many people who are capable of running this depart- ment. It'll be a shame if they don't hire someone with Michigan ties," he said. Frieder said "he was in the dark" as to who was being considered, but said he felt "the regents should go back to Bo." Regent Deane Baker (R-Ann Ar- bor) said, "I will continue to advise President Fleming and my fellow re- gents to name Bo Schembechler ath- letic director." He added that Schem- bechler would probably not be offered the job again. Baker appeared dismayed by the way the whole situation worked out because he felt Schembechler was cheated out of the position. "When coach Schembechler was being recruited by Texas A&M, the University made the assertion to him that he would receive every consideration when the time came to name a new athletic director," he said. "This does not mean he was promised the job. But my own un- derstanding was that barring any un- foreseen circumstances, he would be named athletic director." Regent Paul Brown (D-Petoskey) expressed confidence in the remaining candidates. "We have some good people who will be considered next for the posi- tion," he said. He added that the University's Board of Regents was in no rush to name a new athletic director as Can- ham is not retiring until July. Current Arizona State Athletic director Charles Harris says he is staying with the Sun Devils. Harris was employed by the Michigan Sports Infor- mation Department in the late 1970's. Despite rumors, Michigan hockey coach Red Berensen is not being con- sidered for the athletic director position. NHL's Islanders sign tum By STEVEN GINNS College often brings two com- pletely different people together. Through the course of their rela- tionship each person loses some in- dividuality and receives characteris- tics of the other. Such is the case with women gymnasts Angela WIlliams and Janne Klepek. Williams, a 21 year-old senior and Klepek, a 20 year-old junior asme from different backgrounds and yet have displayed similar results. WILLIAMS, who was named an alternate at last year's NCAA na- tionals,. was born in Scarborough Ontario, a large suburb of Toronto. As the youngest of five children, Williams was exposed to competi- tion. "I was really picked on a lot by my brothers and sisters," said Williams. "If they wanted to try something new. I would be the first one to be tested." The competition with her sib- lings was not always fun. "One time iblers balance careers my sister wanted me to perform in the living room," said Williams. "She promised to spot me, but she ended up dropping me on my head." DESPITE THAT setback, Williams' family played a large role in her gymnastics career. Since her sister was the figure skater of the family, her mother persuaded her to take up gymnastics. "I was a hyper- active child," said Williams. "My mother put me in a program, hoping that would keep me busy." Her involvement in gymnastics translated into making the Canadian Olympic team in 1980 at the age of 13. However, Williams' effort was not rewarded. She became another victim in the politicalization of the Olympics due to the Canadian boy- cott. As a result, her dream was put to rest. "The boycott really had a big ef- fect on me," said Williams. "So much so that I stopped doing gym- nastics." After a three-year layoff, Williams got the urge to make a comeback. She resumed her career as a senior in high school. "It was kind of difficult to get back to where I was, because I expected to get back right away," said Williams. "I came back with a different attitude." It was her ability and attitude that resulted in a four-year scholarship to Michigan. KLEPEK, a native of Western Spring, Ill., a small suburb of Chicago, took a different path to gymnastic success. Unlike Williams, Klepek was not pushed into gymnastics. Her older brother was more interested in swimming and diving and her par- ents' influence was minimal. teammate Christine Furlong. "Just through their strength and determination, they can really get us psyched up." Klepek, who originally was in- timidated by Williams, describes Angela as confident, poised, and consistent. Similarly Williams, who originally felt Janne tried to show off, describes Klepek as a consistent competitor. Williams and Klepek were plagued in the 1986 season with in- juries. Williams, a kinesiology ma- jor separated her shoulder, while Klepek, also a kinesiology major, sprained both ankles. As far as holding most of the team records, both agree that it's nice to see, but would like to go be- yond that and have their teammates perform well. One more year together is all that's left. Williams, who was red- shirted, and Klepek still have another year of eligibility. After that, they will probably go their separate ways. It's a shame all good things must end. UM News in The Daily 764-0552 former 'M' icer Norton Former United States Olympian and Michigan hockey player Jeff Norton signed a multi-year contract with the New York Islanders on Monday. Norton, 22, who was the Wolverines captain last season, by- passed his final year of eligibility to play in the Olympics. In Nor- ton's three seasons at Michigan, he appeared in 113 games and compiled 115 points on 38 goals and 82 assists. He was drafted by the Islanders in the third round of the 1984 NHL entry draft and was the 62nd pick overall. In the six Olympic games in Calgary, Norton recorded four assists. The 6-3, 198-pound Acton, Mass: native was the first Wolverine to reach the Olympics since Willard Ikola in 1956. Norton is the third leading defenseman scorer in Michigan history and ranks 33rd on the all-time Wolverine scoring list. Klepek consistent competitor She began her career in ballet at the age of nine, when she caught the attention of a private club coach. She stayed in club gymnastics until high school. "When I got to high school, I was in club," said Klepek. "But I wanted more of a high school life. High school was the best of both worlds for me." Contrary to Williams, rewards soon came Klepek's way. She was the all-around Illinois state cham- pion in her sophomore, junior and senior years. CURRENT MICHIGAN head coach Dana Kempthorn rewarded her with a four-year scholarship. It has been four years since they have been brought together and slowly those differences have melted away. As teammates, Williams and Klepek have rewritten the record books and are team leaders. "Angie and Janne have a great way of motivating this team," said Norton's career at Michigan WI Yr '84-85 '85-86 _86-87 G 8 15 12 A 16 30 36 Pts 24 45 48 ,,,r:. Career 35 82 117 : What makes a JOB FUN? Williams .. . poised and confident / b AI[JIC r1i iI Iu'u~f / -m m1 tilp I'M Print or type legibly in the space provided, the copy as you would like it to appear. 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