Women's Swimming vs. Iowa Saturday, 10 a.m. Canham Natatorium SPORTS Football vs. Illinois Saturday, 1 p.m. Michigan Stadium Page The Michigan Daily Prolific Thursday, November 10, 1988 Puddy Viola earns AL I~ Cy Young Award Modest winder leads Blue attack BY LISA GILBERT Michigan winger Ryan "Puddy" Pardoski has a right to be cocky. After winning CCHA Player-of- the-Week and scoring seven goals in the last four games, it would be understandable if he let this recent success go to his head - at least a little bit. Pardoski should finally be enjoying his moment in the spot- light after two years of frustra-tion. He should be walking on air, revelling in all of the attention that has been bestowed upon him. Shouldn't he? PERHAPS. But to say that Pardoski isn't letting all of the accolades go to his head is a major understatement. Talking to him you realize that he is truly unaffected by " all this recent success. Pardoski exemplifies a mild-mannered team player, modest about his own personal achievements. Just listen. "Winning the CCHA Player-of- the-Week award makes me feel good. The competition in the league is unbelievable and to even be nominated from our team because there are so many good players is do honor in itself," said Pardoski. Wait a second. Is this guy for r6al? To be nominated in a week When he scored a hat trick, which included the game tying and game wining goals, is an honor? He must by kidding, or maybe even fishing for compliments. "Things are coming together for me," explained Pardoski. "I've had more opportunities and I've been capitalizing on them. I guess I've just been getting some lucky Bounces." BUT SEVEN lucky bounces in four games is a bit much. Other factors have also contributed to his sudden scoring outburst - factors such as hours of hard work and dedication that are beginning to -, pay dividends. Wolverine hockey player Rya many opponents in the past tv Pardoski has been boistorou scoring seven goals in four ga Said Michigan coach Red Berenson: "Ryan has been playing hard and I knew something had to give. The big difference is simply that the puck is going in the net. Once he got his confidence, things began to snowball." It's about time Pardoski started getting a few breaks. After learning the ropes and spending most of the season on the bench his first year, he was off to a good start his sophomore year until he tore a ligament in his knee. He missed over a month of action and was never able to regain his early season form. "(The injury) really put a damper on things," said Pardoski. "I couldn't get back into the swing of things and play up to my potential." THIS YEAR Pardoski was ROBIN LOZNAK/Daily an Pardoski has scooted by wo weeks. Modest off the ice, us on the slippery surface, mes. determined to prove himself. But when things didn't go well the first couple weekends, he started pressing. It was time for Berenson to offer some words of wisdom. "Coach approached me and we had a couple of talks," said Pardoski. "He explained to me that as a junior he expected more of a contribution from me-" Pardoski, like many other Wolverines, has the utmost respect for Berenson. "He is always there for you if you have problems. He's been on the other side of the ball too, and many people are intimidated by that." But Berenson was only one of the reasons that Pardoski decided to leave his hometown in Calgary and attend Michigan. Convinced that getting a university degree was a necessity, he chose Michigan because he knew that it was an up and coming program. LIKE FORMER Calgary Canuck teammates Brad Turner, Randy Kwong and Warren Sharples, Pardoski wanted the opportunity to play right away. An all-star pitcher and infielder, Pardoski's baseball career ended when he came to Michigan. Although he received scholarship offers from a few junior colleges, realistically he knew that his future was in hockey. "As a Canadian, I feel more secure about hockey. My father played hockey and I've been to games since I was a baby. I think I had my first pair of skates by the time I was two or three." Pardoski only hopes that hockey will be his future as much as it is his past. Drafted by the New Jersey Devils in 1986, he envisions a pro career somewhere down the line. "I PROBABLY won't make the team right away, but I think I can play in the farm system for a couple years. If not, then I'd definitely consider the Canadian Olympic program." Although hockey will always be his first love, Pardoski realizes that he has had to make sacrifices along the way. "Hockey takes up so much time. I think about it quite a bit, but I also have to keep up with my studies to remain eligible. You have to learn to organize your time effectively or you can't survive. "Even though we're not allowed to go to the bar during the week, we still have fun amongst ourselves. The hockey team is like a fraternity and we know that the reason we're all here is to play hockey. "It's hard for me to explain what's been happening to me. I'm just using it to build my confidence and play better. If I score more goals great, but if I don't and- I keep doing my job defensively then I still think I'm playing well." So much for cockiness. NEW YORK (AP) - Frank Viola, the Minnesota Twins left- hander who led the major leagues in victories in compiling a 24-7 record, was named winner of the 1988 American League Cy Young Award yesterday. Viola received 27 of a possible 28 first-place votes and 138 of a possible 140 points from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Dennis Eckersley of the Oakland Athletics got the other first- place vote and was second with 52 points. MARK GUBICZA of the Kansas City Royals was third with 26 points. Dave Stewart of Oakland had 16. Bruce Hurst of the Boston Red Sox had 12 and teammate Roger Clemens, Cy Young winner in 1986 and 1987, had eight. "I didn't know what to expect," Viola said from his Orlando, Fla. home. "I didn't worry about it. You don't want to get your hopes up too high so that they get shot down." Viola, the most valuable player of the 1987 World Series, had a 2.64 earned-run average this season and 193 strikeouts, ranking rank third in the AL in each department. "It took me five-plus years to find this kind of consistency. This year is just a carryover from last year," Viola said just before the season ended.- "IT'S BEEN a dream. Any pitcher who tells you he doesn't dream of winning 20 games or starting the All-Star Game or winning the Cy Young is a flat-out liar. I know after the season ends, it will have been a pretty good year to look back on." Viola, 15-2 at the break, was the Viola s. Wins Cy Young winning pitcher for the American League in the All-Star Game. His 20th victory of the season came on Aug. 30 against Texas. It also was the 100th victory of his career. "Actually, the goal of winning 100 was more important to me," ' Viola said. "It means you go out there every fourth day, be consistent and stay healthy. I just hope the next 100 are a little easier than the firs 100." VIOLA WON 19 consecutive, games in the Metrodome over 25 starts between May 22, 1987, andf last July 27. And he won two more; home starts during the 4987 Worldi Series. The ace of the Twins staff is s' well liked in Minneapolis that wher% a poll was held asking whom th( Vikings should start at quarterback Viola got five votes. Viola earned a $100,000 bonus for winning the Cy Young award, giving' him a $1.6 million income this year.; 1 iij I r e ipse presents I COURTNEY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:30 AND 9:30 PM MICHIGAN UNION BALLROOM, ANN ARBOR Charge by phone 763 - TKTS Tickets are on sale now at the Michigan Union Ticket Office and all . outlets. 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