0 Swimming vs. Bowling Green Tuesday, 4 p.m. Canham Natatorium The Michigan Daily Rush Delivery BY JEFF RUSH SPORTS 8 Monday, November 7, 1988 Football vs. Illinois Saturday, 1 p.m. Michigan Stadium Page 8 Bo and fans agree: No more 3:30 starts Maybe Michigan coach Bo Schembechler finally told someone who counts how much he dislikes kicking off games at 3:30 p.m. For almost the entire season, Schembechler has complained about TV contracts causing games to end ,when it's dark out and result in diminished attendance. Saturday's game was just past half over when it became dark out, and Michigan Stadium was less than half ,full when the fourth-quarter started. That wasn't the only problem. A -full day of rain preceded the game; standing water made for slippery running and a long, cold afternoon for the players. BUT ALMOST immediately after the game ended, the rain stopped and it even seemed warmer outside. A message, perhaps? Just how high do your connections go, Bo? Absurd? So was the whole game. "Night games in November, huh? Under ideal weather conditions? It's a bear," Schembechler said. Starting the game so late and afterI the clock has been turned back an hour made for a lot of football played in the dark. When I think of footballj in the dark, I think of games played between teams that nobody cares about and bowl games. Minnesota isn't going to any bowl game. The rain forced both teams to rely mainly on running instead of passing. When they did pass, they several times called for a shovel pass, where the quarterback, instead of throwing overhand, flips the ball forward to the running back. Mike Gillette, who set a Michigan record by kicking five field goals in the game, continued having problems with his punting. In the second quarter, at Minnesota's 42- yard line, Gillette lined up intending to punt the ball close to the end zone, but not into the end zone, thus putting Minnesota on its 20. Gillette, who averages over 40 yards per punt, launched an eight- yarder, which he proceeded to down himself. "I tilted the ball down and hit the front part of the ball," Gillette explained. "The ball went up in the air, the wind brought it back, and!1 had to down my own punt. "I'd never seen that before. If I'd have been on my own 20, my ass would have been in trouble." Later in the game, Michigan kicked off from closer in than where Gillette had punted. Teams usually kick off from their own 35-yard line. This time, Michigan kicked off from Minnesota's 35. Backup quarterback Demetrius Brown, who came in after starter Michael Taylor broke his collarbone, threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to receiver Greg McMurtry, and Gillette then kicked the extra point to give Michigan a 19-0 lead. MINNESOTA must have been anxious to stop that one point. On that play, the Gophers picked up 30 yards in penalties - 15 yards for a personal foul and 15 more for illegal participation. Michigan attempted an onside kick, which Minnesota recovered. Minnesota scored on the next drive, then tried its own onside kick. Kicker Jeff Geier looked as if he was dribbling a soccer ball. Michigan recovered before the ball traveled 10 yards. "I'm just glad we won," Schembechler said. I'm just glad it's over. What time are you starting this Saturday, Bo? I All washed up is Minnesota quarterback Scott Schaffner as M him down during Saturday's 22-7 Michigan victory. Rain fell d Gillette ...kicks five field goals ANN ARBOR'S CHURCH OF CHRIST (Followers of Jesus Christ using the Bible as our only guide and authority) Invites YOU to Worship with Us SUNDAY ...9:30 AM, 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY ...7:30 PM COLLEGE CLASSES ON... CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES "Turn to the Bible" Live Every Sunday 12:30 PM Radio 16 WAAM You CAN prove that God exists, and that Jesus Christ is His Son! TRANSPORTATION INFO 662-9928 530 W. Stadium Blvd. Phone 662-2756 N u W. 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MINNESOTA threatened to cut the lead to two with under a minute left in the half, but on second and goal, Minnesota first-year quarterback Scott Schaffner rolled left and as he started for the end zone, was pasted by former high school teammate Vada Murray. Schaffner fumbled and Welborne recovered, preserving the lead. "I wish I could have it back," Schaffner said. "Gaiters and I miscommunicated. I should have just thrown that one away." In the third quarter, Michigan failed again from inside the 10. Gillette's fourth field goal tied a Michigan record and made its 12-0. MICHIGAN rewarded the few soaked fans who stayed into the fourth quarter when it scored on the second play. Brown found McMurtry, who slipped as he went for the pass but held on to score. "Michael (Taylor) was a good leader," said Michigan tight end Derrick Walker. "But Demetrius is JOHN MUNSON/DgiJy ichigan's Mark Messner pulls uring the entire game. just as good, and he just has to kep his confidence up now that it's tie for him to play." After Minnesota got on the scoreboard, Gillette broke the Michigan record with his fifth field goal,, giving Michigan its final margin of victory. The victory, though, was costly., In addition to Taylorinjuries felleq offensive linemen Mike Husar (strained knee ligament) and Marc Ramirez as well as defensive lineman J.J. Grant. Late in the game, B~fes went out with a slight groin pull. The status of all injured players besides Taylor will be determided today. "We had a lot of bad luck with injuries. When it rains, it pours." Schembechler couldn't ha picked a better metaphor on a day like Saturday. 2 Taylor out, Brown in at QB _ I RE-ELECT SHERIFF RON SCHEBIL "Our department is in the forefront of local efforts to prevent drug trafficking, domestic violence and drunk driving. We have innovated by blending technological advances with solid police work." BY PETE STEINERT Welcome back, Demetrius Brown. With Michael Taylor lost for the rest of the regular season due to a broken collarbone, Brown has returned to the No. 1 quarterback position he held for all but two games last year. Taylor suffered his injury Saturday against Minnesota on Michigan's first play from scrimmage. Brown replaced him and played the rest of the game, throwing a touchdown pass in the process. "I think under the circumstances, he did a very fine job," Michigan coach Bo Schembechler said. "When you get called off the bench after one play, that's a tough deal." The horrendous weather conditions did not work in Brown's favor either, but he still managed to complete seven of 13 passes for 115 yards. Before the Minnesota game, Brown had thrown just 16 passes in four games this season, completing 11. He lost the starting quarterback job to Taylor during fall practice. 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