Page 8 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, November 23, 1988 6 CCHA SCORECARD Standings TEAM (OVERALL) 1. Michigan State (11-1-0) 2. MICHIGAN (7-3-2) Illinois-Chicago (7-4-2) 4. Lake Superior (7-4-1) 5. Western Michigan (6-6-1) 6. Ferris State (4-7-1) 7. Bowling Green (7-6-0) 8. Ohio State (2-9-1) 9. Miami (3-9-0) Scoring NAME Sheldon Gorski, UIC Bobby Reynolds, MSU Kip Miller, MSU Bob Melton, UIC Rod Brind'Amour, MSU Greg Parks, Bowling Green DENNY FELSNER, UM Jeff Green, WMU W 9 7 7 5 4 4 4 2 2 GQP 11 10 10 12 10 10 10 10 L 1 3 3 4 5 7 6 7 8 _G 16 8 9 7 7 7 9 4 T 0 2 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 A 8 13 11 12 11 11 8 13 PTS 18 16 16 11 9 9 8 5 4 P'TS 24 21 20 19 18 18 17 17 Goaltending NAME Jason Muzzatti, MSU TIM KEOUGH, UM Bruce Hoffort, Lake Superior Dave DePinto, UIC Mike Williams, Ferris State Bill Horn, WMU Jamie Stewart, MSU WARREN SHARPLES, UM Tuesday results Wisconsin 3, UIC 0 Friday results MICHIGAN 4, Ohio State 4 (OT) Illinois-Chicago 5, Fernis State 2 Lake Superior 3, Bowling Green 2 (OT) Western Michigan 4, Miami 3 Michigan State 6, Boston University 4 Saturday results Ohio State 2, Michigan I Illinois-Chicago 4, Ferris State 3 Lake Superior 4, Bowling Green 3 (OT) _GP 9 3 10 12 6 9 1 10 GQA 16 7 28 45 21 36 4 38 Ave. 1.77 2.60 2.89 3.88 3.95 3.96 4.00 4.00 P~C. .921 .907 .874 .896 .881 .865 .765 .863 Miami 3, Western Michigan 2 Michigan State 9, Boston U 3 Friday games MICHIGAN at Western Michigan Michigan State at Ohio State Lake Superior at Ferris State Miami at Bowling Green Saturday games Western Michigan at Michigan Michigan State at Ohio State Lake Superior at Ferris State Miami at Bowling Green Illinois-Chicago at Notre Dame Men's and Women's Cross Country Runners surprise all ROBIN LOZNAK/Doily Michigan goalie Tim Genyk may get an opportunity to handle the goaltending duties for the Wolverines this season. The former high school star at Ann Arbor Pioneer has not played in a game this season for the Wolverines. Goalie Genyk grasps for chance rove worth BY JODI LEICHTMAN Monday was full of surprises for Michigan's cross country teams. Unfortunately, not all of these surprises were causes for celebration. The tenth-ranked Michigan women's team finished seventh overall, while the men finished 16th, their rank entering the NCAA Championship meet in Granger, Iowa. In the women's meet, Kentucky, Oregon, and Nebraska placed first, second, and third respectively. Indiana's Michelle Dekkers finished first. Leading the women was sophomore Karen Welke, who crossed the 5K finish line 49th overall with a personal-best of 17:31. Senior Carol Boyd (17:33), also recorded a personal best, finishing second for the Wolverines (53rd overall). BOYD was followed by junior Mindy Rowand (17:34), Michigan's leader throughout the season. Rowand fought a 48-hour virus to finish 56th overall. First-year runner Kim Haluscsak and senior Traci Babcock rounded out the Wolverines. "I know everyone was thinking, 'God. Michigan? What are they doing here,"' said Rowand. "They haven't been here for six years. What's so great about them?" Head coach Sue Foster was pleased with her squad's finish. "I knew they were a good team, it was just a matter of proving it. I'm glad we had a chance to prove it at nationals because seventh is definitely a great showing when you have 16 of the best teams of the nation there." THE TOP three teams to finish in the men's meet were Wisconsin, Northern Arizona, and Tennesse, respectively. Indiana's Robert Kennedy captured first place. Originally, the Michigan men were happy to make it to the NCAA meet. But after they accomplished this feat, the Wolverines hoped to finish higher than the 16th place out of 22 teams. Leading the Wolverines was senior John Scherer, who was 15th overall. He finished the 10K course at 29:47 earning All-American honors for the third straight year. "I feel really good about the race because my season hasn't been super-great," said Scherer. "But I'm really happy with how it ended." Michigan junior Brad Barquist (40th) crossed the line at 30:19. Junior Jeff Barnett, with a personal best of 31:11, and sophomore Tony Carna (31:12) ran together and placed 97th and 98th overall. Still fighting injuries, senior Ryan Robinson (164th) was Michigan's fifth man across the line. "It was tough mentally," said Barnett. "I was right in the middle of the pack, and although I hoped to place better, I had to realize that this was the best in the country." .... BY MIKE GILL Last week, Michigan coach Red Berenson stood before his players in a team meeting. He spoke of what it was like to play college hockey. He then told them, "You know, if you guys think it's tough, look over at Tim Genyk - because he has the toughest job. He, comes to practice and works hard everyday. He comes back every single day and he hasn't had a chance to play yet." Maybe that's why you haven't heard his name. Learn it. Tim Genyk, third-string goaltender of the Michigan Wolvernines. When Genyk ate his Thanks- giving meal last year, he gave thanks for making the team as a walk-on a few weeks back. This year, he's asking. He's asking for a chance. A chance to play. "I hope to get a shot," Genyk said. "I really think I can be successful at this level. It's just getting the opportunity." MICHIGAN dresses two goal- tenders for each game. So far this year, Genyk has watched from the stands in a sportcoat and tie while Warren Sharples and Tim Keough wear the maize and blue. In his two years, only once has Genyk dressed for a game. Everyone on the team hopes Genyk someday receives his chance, including his two competetors. "We all hope he can get in there because we all know he can do the job," Sharples said. "We'll all be cheering Mon. - Sat. 11-8 551 S. Division for him as much as playing with him." When the Wolverines play Notre Dame in February, Genyk would appear to have a chance to play. It's a non-conference game against a team which cancelled its hockey program a few years ago and is now rebuilding it. But Berenson can't guarantee such an opportunity. "I can't say he will or he won't," Berenson said of Genyk's chances. MAYBE some would hang it up by now. Maybe some would say they aren't going to tale the rigors of practice without being able to wallow in the excitement of the game. Maybe some would complain to the coaches. Not Tim Genyk. "You think about quitting from time to time," he said. "But you keep pushing and ultimately I want to play. That's what it boils down to. If I quit, I'll never really know - that's really it." Genyk took a year off from school after graduating from Ann Arbor Pioneer in 1985. As testament to his laid-back personality, he went to Florida with a friend and they learned how to surf. HE ATTENDED Eastern Mi- chigan for a year, and then transferred to Michigan. With the urging of his high school chum, Tim Helber, Genyk decided he would try to gain a spot as a walk-on, just like Helber was attempting to do. They both were successful. Now Helber can only sing praises for his roommate, teammate, and friend. "He's never complained about his situation to the coaches. That's not the kind of guy he is. He'll just keep perservering until he gets his shot. That's why I love the kid so much. That's why we spend so much time together. "We're sarcastic with each other 95 percent of the time but that five percent of the time we're friendly to each other - it's coming from the bottom of our hearts." The team appreciates Genyk's efforts. Sure he doesn't play, but he works damn hard. That's all he can do right now. BUT what his teamates appre- ciate most is the easy going spirit that Genyk never fails to display. Last week, he told the team stories of his football playing days at Forsythe Junior High. He told them he was a popular guy, a big-gunner, offensive and defensive tackle. "What was your record," someone called out. "0-7," was the reply. The team broke out in laughter. Genyk and Billy Jaffe, another walk-on, joke about their status. They sometimes don't get all the new equipment that the other players get. "We'll joke around with each other," Genyk said. "One of us will walk up to the other and say, 'Oh, I got a new chin strap today."' PART OF the team, but want- ing more is what it is all about to Genyk. Mike Helber, Tim's younger brother, thought about Genyk's situ- ation and concluded, "It'll definitly help him later in life when some- thing does go his way," said the younger Helber. "He knows the hard road, so he can really appreciate the good road." Last Thanksgiving, Tim Genyk was thankful for being on the team. "Now I definitely want more than that," Genyk said. "I'd definitely like a shot. "And hopefully I'll get one." So do a lot of people. ROSE BOWL - ROSE PARADE GREAT SEATS AVAILABLE TICKET TIME (213) 202-0053 ta6fhs, iomemade desserts, soups & salads... Now open Sun 4-9 (818) 440-9700 (818) 783-1033 (714) 832-5800 JOHN MUNSON/Dolly Michigan senior Jon Scherer was the Wolverines top finisher in the NCAA cross country championships held in Granger, Iowa Monday afternoon. Scherer finished 15th overall, while Michigan finished 16th. seammmmm a Onsa a.ame~ wu mmmm WANT MORE THAN A DESK JOB? Looking for an exciting and challenging career where each day is different? Many Air Force people have such a career as Pilots Gain valuable experience with an" opportunity for advancement. Work for your school newspaper in the Y