k+ Basketball vs. Iowa March 4, 1 p.m. Crisler Arena SPORTS Wrestling vs. Iowa State Sunday, 1 p.m. Crisler Arena The Michigan Daily Wednesday, February 22, 1989 Page 9 Pease puts pieces together BY DAVID HYMAN "It would take a year." These are the words Michigan's junior wrestler Zac Pease heard from his doctor after having rehabilitation knee surgery in December 1987. In the second round of the 1987 as Vegas Classic, Pease's heel caught in the mat and his leg popped only 30 seconds into the match. Pease was unable to continue and required medical attention. Pease was told by a local orthopedic surgeon, who diagnosed the injury as a partially torn lateral collateral ligament, that he would be able to return in six weeks. The injury did not seem to be that rious until Pease arrived home and went to see the team doctor. The doctor found a fully torn lateral collateral and anterior crucial ligament and a torn lateral miniscus. Arthroscopic surgery was performed the same day. PEASE HAD to make a major decision: have reconstructive surgery or stop wrestling permanently. "I'd been at it (wrestling) for about 12 years," Pease said. "I figured, I can't stop now, plus I had three more years of eligibility left here at Michigan." However, his decision to have the surgery was not as difficult as the following 12 months. "I couldn't even stand in the room and watch those guys wrestle," Pease said. "I'd walk straight through the Pwrestling room into the weight room." JESSICA GREENE/Doily Sam Amine (top) may have a lock on the 150-pound division for the Michigan wrestling team this season, but Zac Pease has provided him with tough competition. Pease has overcome a knee injury and looks to take over Amine's job next year, when Amine moves to a higher weight class. Pease was unhappy that he was unable to compete, but continuously- worked to regain his previous status while the team performed two-a-day workouts. ALTHOUGH handicapped on crutches, Pease put things into perspective last summer. "I saw this lady with one of her legs amputated and she was on crutches," he said. "I thought, 'Wow, I'm on crutches for three months and I thought this was living hell. I can just imagine what she's going through or what she's been through. Three months is nothing. She is in (that situation) for a lifetime."' When Pease was able to ride a bicycle, his leg became stiff and tight after five minutes. After persevering the initial difficulty in riding the bicycle, Pease increased his stamina and finally, after a year of rehabilitation, he returned to the wrestling world. But the transition was not as smooth as he wanted. "I W A S holding back a lot because I wasn't really sure of what to expect and how (my knee) was going to hold up," Pease said. His return, on January 13, could not have come at a better time for Michigan. Coach Dale Bahr does not like to wrestle Sam Amine every week at 150 pounds so Amine will not be burned out by the end of the year. "He'd (Pease) been out of any competition for eight or nine months and now he's thrown out there with not a whole lot of pre- paration," Bahr said. "It's remark- able for him to be able to come back from such extensive surgery." Pease's 5-6 record may not be All-American credentials, but he came back from major surgery to earn his first varsity letter with a win versus Ohio State, February 10. AMINE IS thankful for such a dependable backup. "He had a lot of dedication coming back and I am glad he is able to help me out," Amine said. Pease does not mind having to sit and watch Amine in the Big Ten Championships - he's just glad to be back and happy he heeded the doctor's advice. "It's got to be a 100 percent commitment that you're going to do what the doctor says. You might as well make it a job," Pease said referring to the rehabilitation process and the time it requires. Pease did what the doctor ordered and was able to return, just like the doctor said, in one year. Adam Schefter The Schef's Spe ty Random thoughts to A2 from beautiful Venezuela -Don't you hate when Joe Falls writes a column like this. -As this column is being read, I am in Venezuela, beginning my Spring Break. Sure it's a little early, but hey, it comes along with being a senior. -If Morganna the Kissing Bandit ever makes a visit to Fenway Park this year, someone better make sure that Boggs is in the clubhouse. -How long is it now before we start seeing Adrian Dantley on the back cover of milk boxes for missing people? -Best wishes to Jay Burson on a speedy recovery. He's one basketball player we haven't seen the last of. -After listening to Bo Schembechler introduce A. Bartlett Giamatti before his series of lectures here earlier this month, I realized that there is no one other than Bo I would rather listen to at commencements. -Did you ever wonder what that crazy man, who runs around with Michigan flags and paints his face, does for a living? -Illinois' Kendall Gill is a dead ringer for Robert, Vanessa's old boy- friend, on The Cosby Show. -I, for one, am sick of hearing all the talk of firing Bill Frieder. So what if he's not the best coach in the country. Or the Midwest. Or the Big Ten. He's here for a while so get used to it. -Early baseball picks: AL East - Milwaukee Brewers. AL West - Oakland A's. NL East - New York Mets. NL West - San Diego Pad- res. You'll have to hold off on the World Series picks for a bit. -New York Knicks - NBA Champions. Kind of has a nice ring to it. -I think that Barry Switzer should be fired. Any coach that lets his kids carry machine guns, shoot each other, deal drugs deserves to be sent on his way. Do you think that you would ever see the stuff in Oklahoma happen under Bo? -I couldn't think of a nicer place that I would rather see Michigan State offensive lineman Tony Mandarich go then Green Bay. A losing team, with freezing temperatures that doesn't play in Dome. Let him earn his money. -It's incredible how many times Dick Vitale says the same thing in one telecast. He's still more fun than listening to Hubie Brown, though. -It seems like every year Notre Dame has the No. 1 recruiting class in the country. -I'm already excited for Fletch Lives, which opens March 17. -What are the job qualifications for the guy that holds up the towel in front of Cheryl Tiegs when she's changing bathing suits in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit video? Is a degree from this university good enough? 'Final thought: Right now, I'm in Venezuela, starting my ten day vacation, sitting in rmy chaise lounge, with an ice cold beer in my hand, looking at the crystal blue water, sun beating down on me. 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Why aren't the students at this university supporting their hockey team in its most successful season un der coach Red Berenson's tutelage? At Munn Ice Arena, finding a Michigan fan is like finding a Boston Red Sox championship banner. There aren't many. At Friday's game in East Lansing, there might have been thirty Michigan fans and each was pelted with garbage. But in Ann Arbor, it's as if these Spartan fans own the place. Because there's so many of them, Spartan fans do not have to worry about garbage thrown at them. They just cheer. Loud. The disappointing thing is that their fans are so much louder than ours in our own building," Michigan goalie Warren Sharples said. "We've got great fans but I really wish they were a little 0 more vocal. It's disappointing to hear the other team's travelling fans drown out our own supporters." THESE MANY State fans in Yost hurt not only the Michigan players, but aid the Spartans. "Take away the (pep) band from Michigan, I think we had more fans here than Michigan," Michigan State coach Ron Mason said. "It was amazing how many people we had in the stands and I tell you when you're behind it's not like being on the road. We had a cheering section on the end that would never let up." This stinks. By not showing up at the game, Michigan fans help out the Spartan cause. Using the excuse that fans could not find a ticket for the game is a cop out. If Michigan had real hockey fans, they would have bought a ticket for the State game ages ago. Before any of those slobs came in and bought up half the rink. So, if you are in the area during Spring Break, support your hockey team and show up for the playoffs. Hearing an opposing fight song drown out The Victors in Yost is pathetic. Don't let it happen again. Here are some thoughts on some other sports issues: Boston Red Sox third baseman/philanderer Wade Boggs has found out his life's problem when he tuned in - get this - the G er ald o Rivera Show. Boggs, who recently admitted to having an affair with belle Margo Adams, said he is oversexed. Boy, what a burden. I can see the Red Sox announcers now when Boggs makes a great play. "What a great stab by Boggs, Bill. He hits .360 and has a great glove." "Yeah, Joe. All that and he's oversexed, too. He's destined for the Hall." And another Red Sox has made the news and me nauseous. Roger Clemens, the new seven million dollar man, reportedly complained when there was no one to carry his bags for him in an airport. Mr. Samsonite has obviously forgotten his roots. I wonder if he complained about anyone not carrying his bags for him when he was in the minor leagues making about one dollar a year. Good thing Boggs didn't turn on The Morton Downey, Jr. Show. 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