J 0 0 71 9 PLAYERS Continued from Page 9 1956, Norton saw almost as many people cheering, "Go Blue," as, "Go Red, White and Blue." "I meet Michigan alumni all over the country," said Norton. "People that I don't know come up to me and say, 'I'm proud of you that you're representing the University of Michigan,' and I feel that I am representing them the best that I can. When he chose to attend Michi- gan the Acton, Mass. native had a lot to live up to. All the major col- lege hockey powers wanted Norton, who was drated in the third round by the New York Islanders. The previ- ous season Michigan finished 14-22- 1, ninth in the conference, and was looking for a new head coach. Norton collected his first career point in his first game and proved he was a solid defenseman who could also score. Michigan coach Red Berenson said at the time, "He established himself early in the first game. He played with poise and not like a nervous freshman. He has the skills to go with it." Norton was voted Michigan's Rookie of the Year in 1984-85, and Michigan's top defenseman in 1985, 1986, and 1987. In 1987 he cap- tained the Wolverines and was a sec- ond team All-CCHA selection. Norton was a inspiring captain. ATHLETICS Continued from Page 9 Associate Athletic Director in charge of Development to find new income sources to support a $14 million operation that receives no funding from University general funds. The Michigan athletic department entered into a five-year, $250,000 contract with Absopure to become the exclusive bottled water of Michigan athletics. British Airways agreed to sponsor the Zamboni ice machine, used at hockey games, in addition to sponsoring halftime shoot-outs at women's and men's basketball games, and at hockey in- termissions. The airline, through the promotion, offers several fans the opportunity to win a free trip to London. Imperial Sporting Goods "There's no question when the younger guys see Jeff on the ice that they feel more confident," Berenson said. "He's a guy to respect and look up to." Norton eventually landed with the Islanders and in his second year is one of their best defensemen. The Islanders have been impressed with his nice passing touch and good vi- sion. 'When the crowd cheers, you know they're saying goodbye...I'm going to miss it terribly .' - Mark Messner Before John Fisher ever put on a wrestling uniform for Michigan, he watched his friends excel in their own sports. In the fall, he watched Jamie turn some heads as a diminu- tive first-year running back. A few months passed, and his classmate Gary received similar fanfare as a standout guard on the basketball team. When it was time for the wrestling season, Fisher also proved to be a dominant first-year sensation, posting a record of 44-10, and earn- ing All-America honors and wrestling's Freshman of the Year Award. But Fisher didn't quite re- ceive the same recognition as Morris and Grant, and they would joke with him about it. "We know you're good," they would tease, "but no one else does." While wrestling doesn't receive the same attention as the revenue- producing sports of football or bas- ketball, Fisher is as accomplished in his sport as any other athlelte in the school, and perhaps in the nation. Fisher, a fifth-year senior, is the crown jewel on an already sparkling Michigan wrestling team. He is a three time All-American, two time Big Ten champ, and has already been named the outstanding wrestler in three different meets this season. Buoyed by a quietly massive self- confidence, Fisher sets high goals for himself. He finished fourth na- tionally two times, and placed third last year. This year he should earn te natonal campionsi whic has eluded him, and help Michigan knock off Iowa as Big Ten champs for the first time in 15 years. When wrestling coach Dale Bahr is asked if he ever takes the almost mechanical Fisher for granted, he is quick to respond. "I will sorely miss the day when he is not wrestling for us. I've been around wrestling for 25 years and I've never seen a more ideal wrestler than John Fisher as far as natural ability plus personality... You can replace John Fisher but you're not going to replace John Fisher." Critics rate Wings of Desire be Mark Messner has reason to celebrate - he's an All-American and his team emerged from the natural grass at the Rose Bowl victorious, having beaten USC 22-14. jumped on the bandwagon, and added $50 Nike gift certificates to the pot. In addition, the department is ex- ploring the installation of new scoreboards and other signage in the football stadium and Crisler Arena in an effort to bring in more funds. Basketball season tickets were advertised for the first time, leading to an increase season ticket sales. The athletic department has also been looking at holding a number of "gimmick" nights to increase inter- est in revenue-raising, as well as non-revenue producing, sports. For example, on Thanksgiving weekend, traditionally a bad draw for Michigan hockey, the athletic department sponsored a "scout night," and drew over 6000 spectators to the game. Amateur hockey night produced similar results. The department sponsored a high school night for women's volley- ball, raking in the second largest crowd ever for volleyball in the state of Michigan. Four volleyball games were also broadcast for the first time on PASS. Seven women's basket- ball games this season will be broadcast on WAAM radio, a num- ber surpassed only by the University of Iowa. One area of concern is facilities. Schembechler announced initial plans in June for the new Center of Champions, a $12 million complex which will "bring the football facilities back to the top of the Big Ten." The facilities, according to Schembechier, have slipped to sec- ond-division and need to be im- proved. The new center will also open up additional departmental of- fice space for the already over- crowded staff. This year saw the completion of the Donald B. Canham Natatorium. Work is also underway to renovate the Matt Mann pool into a mini- gym. Initial proposals include allowing women's basketball, vol- leyball and gymnastics the use of the new facilities, expected to be com- pleted next year. Currently, these teams perform in Crisler Arena, which is too large to suit their needs. The athletic department has begun to adapt to the changing world of intercollegiate athletics. They have recognized several areas of impor-t tance in the future, namely money and facilities. Plans are being devel- oped to ensure that Michigan athlet- ics keeps up its high standards. music Continued from Page 11 Time Dubious Achievement Award, New Lows in the Stinking Bog of Corporate Sponsorship: Steve Winwood for the Miche- lob/"Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?" conspiracy Michael Jackson for the "I'm Bad/ Pepsi's Cool" campaign Most Unwelcome Come- backs: Duran Duran, Eric Carmen, Cheap Trick Artists of the Year: Lyle Lovett, Chaka Khan, Paul Kelly, Tom Waits, REM, Toni Childs, Elvis Presley Nabeel Zuberi Twas a year of spasmodic joy but general disillusion with most white pop in America. 1988 really be- longed to black music and to the dancing masters, with a few notable exceptions. "Pick at my scabs, please" or "Ay, in the very temple of delight veil'd melancholy has her sovran shrine.": Some great dirges this year. Morrissey's Viva Hate was the year's definitive British LP. It captured the state of the nation perfectly, welding sound political ideology ("Margaret On The Guillotine") with romantic sym- bolist yearnings. Contained the year's finest single, "Every Day Is Like Sunday". More misery and Sigmundo Freudian musings were found on the brilliant eponymously- titled album by The House Of Love. Noise Annoys-Doc Marten Dancing Faves: House music was the year's revolutionary van- guard. The Todd Terry Project's To The Batmobile, Let's Go brought together all the developments in house, deep house, garage, techno and acid house. Pure pleasure in repetition and rhythm! Likewise the Pet Shop Boys Introspective, which had dancefloor revellers sobbing into their kleenex with its pathos. Of course, there were countless other 12" megamixes by the likes of Eric B. & Rakim, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Big Daddy Kane and EPEE MD which took up most of my turntable time. Crap Of The Year- "Nothing works, but it keeps going on": MTV and stadium rock. FILM Continued from Page 11 sensitive, moving, and educational look at the autistic syndrome and a human probe of relationships from Barry Levinson. 1. In a year of such rampant mediocrity, I am unable to come up with a Number One film. I leave the top spot vacant as a reminder that 1988 brought us nothing memorable in the world of film. After a tally of all the critics' choices, Wings of Desire comes out on top. That, however, is only the Daily - we'll have to wait until April to see what Oscar has to say. The members of the Daily Film Staff were asked to come up with their own "Best of 1988" lists. Unfortunately, not all the films made in 1988 played in Ann Arbor that year. So what follows is the best of what we've seen, not necessarily the best of what was. But it's the best we can do! Brent Edwards I0.Mystic Pizza - What can I say, I'm a sucker for intelligent romantic films. 9.Midnight Run - D.cNiro and Grodin's cross-country caper is fast and funny. 8.Crossing Delancey - See Mystic Pizza. 7.Rain Man - Hoffman's extraordinary performance makes this a movie not to be missed. 6.Bull Durham - Interesting characters and a sharp script make this a rich and fun film. 5.A World Apart - A movie not so much about apartheid as about the. sacrifices Hershey makes and their effects on her family. 4.A Fish Called Wanda - Cleese uses his Python-based humor to create the funniest movie o the year. 3.The Accidental Tourist - A beautifully photographed adaptation of the novel that begged to be filmed. 2.The Unbearable Lightness of Being - A beautifully photographed adaptation of the novel that couldn't be filmed. 1 .Mississippi Burning - A disturbing film that stays with you long after it is over. Greg Ferland 10.Track 29 - A film for acquired tastes only; it has been on a few "worst lists." Gary Oldman (Sid in Sid and Nancy) plays Theresa Russell's son who may only exist in her mind. Director Nicolas Roeg (The Man Who Fell To Earth and Insignificance) uses heavy, but effective, symbolism in this odd tale. 9.Married To The Mob - Jonathan Demme's colorful romp about mobsters and a hip couple played for fun by Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Modine has energy that transcends the movie screen. 8.Hairspray - Finally a film that showcases director John Water's humor without his usual X-rating. The late Divine is at his campy best in a story that combines 60's dance shows and race riots. 7.Rain Man - Thanks mainly to Dustin Hoffman's performance as an autistic adult, this film (although a little too long) is appealing, touching, and also fun. 6.Big - This light, fun film takes the "switching personalities" theme a few steps further than t t l 1 i 1 i i i the mo it disi tha Bl La ash gu me gre but why up tha de a li Au bri chi dis rea cre ten lie Al Ner filr tof tec rid be dir a arti lik Ca tro be wh thc yoi thi Bei co but ex Ka ma Eu fil pr titi gr fo Cz ye, lo De thi By hui Sc Ch all ho' an ter Dustin Hoffman (clockwise from upper left), William Hurt, Bob Hoskins, and Roger Rabbit are just four of the stars from movies that our reviewers picked as the Best of 1988. Rabbi David Teutsch Tuesday, January 17, 8:00 pm at Hillel Rabbi Teutsch is Dean of Admissions at the Recon- structionist Rabbinical College,where he also teaches Contemporary Jewish Thought. Sponsored by the Jewish Law Students Union for information call 769-0500 Mel does not necessaaly endorse fte Daiy'sopinions or ogee wth its edtodpolcies. others have (Vice Versa, 18 Again) and is genuinely a riot. 5.Salaam Bombay! - This film from India is a powerful indictment of the discrepancy within India's class system. It follows the lives of several street kids portrayed by non-actors and shows how powerful neo-realist film techniques can be. 4.Midnight Run - In the wake of so many buddy films (Lethal Weapon, Shakedown, Red Heat, etc.) this film stands above the rest by showing believable human emotion and stunning acting by both Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin. 3.Who Framed Roger Rabbit? - Sure the story is muddled, but the animation technology makes this film an instant classic. 2.The Thin Blue Line - This documentary about a murder committed in 1974 is no "Unsolved Mysteries" episode. The re-enactments of witness testimony is stylistically vibrant and Philip Glass' music is great. Catch this one at the Michigan Theater in a few weeks and be prepared for a shocking conclusion. 1.Wings of Desire - Director Wim Wenders' brilliant use of black and white makes this film about an angel who wants to be human the most dynamic and intelligent film of the year. Andrea Gacki When I was in the second grade and required by my Catholic upbringing to go to confession, I devised a scheme to achieve everlasting forgiveness while es- caping the embarrassment of telling all those sins. I simply offered up a few generic wrongdoings (fighting siblings, not making the bed, stuff like that), and then I added, "... and some other sins I don't remember just now." It worked like a charm, or so I thought - salvation at the expense of a fib which would be forgiven the next time I used the same blanket statement on the priest at confession. I'm tempted to do the same in this top ten list: "I liked several movies of 1988 and some other ones I don't remember right now." I would pray you'd believe me. But, to tell the truth, I didn't see any of the good movies. I'd probably put Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire at 'IAGE 12 WEEKEND/YANUARY 13,1989 WEEKEND/JANUARY 13,1989'