7W7 Blue sizes up well on offensive front pine ay Wel-done Experience Key-s Blue secondary iy onn F C BY STEVE BLONDER Describing the Wolverine offensive line as huge is an understatement. Mammoth would probably be a more appropriate term. The collective weight of the five starters is nearly 1500 pounds, which averages out to three hundred pounds per position. "We've got quite a few big guys on this team," Michigan coach Bo Schembechler said. Leading the pack is sophomore tackle Greg Skrepanek, who checked into practice at what he termed "a svelte 343 pounds." Skrepanek had to be weighed at the moving and storage company because Michigan did not have a large enough scale._ "I've always been big, I'm used to big body parts," Skrepanek said. "If 'the Fridge' is that, I guess I'd be 'the Kitchen."' Schembechler would like to see "his dominantphysical specimen" get down to 320 pounds. Lining up at the other tackle is 290-pound Tom Dohring, who is looking to return from off-season shoulder surgery. At left tackle, the Wolverines return Dean Dingman (295 pounds). Dingman, who started all twelve games last year, is seen as possibly Michigan's best offensive lineman. "Dean Dingman is our best' lineman inside," Schembechler said. "I would guess he'll be the nextsAll- American interior lineman at Michigan." The remaining two line positions remain up for grabs. The center position has boiled down to a battle between redshirt frosh Steve Everitt (275 pounds) and sophomore Matt Elliott. Schembechler said in July that Everitt "probably shouldn't be the starter," but he is currently listed first on the Wolverine depth chart. "He is a tremendous prospect, and he has excellent feet," Schembechler said. "I like this kid a lot." At right guard, redshirt frosh Joe Cocozzo (294 pounds), known for BY STEVE BLONDER Defensive backs are usually noticed only when a pass goes over their heads, or when a runner breaks free for a touchdown. But this season's Michigan SECONDAR rKA I've always been big, I'm used to big body parts. If 'the Fridge' is that, I guess I'd be 'the Kitchen." - Michigan tackle Greg Skrepanek OFENSIVE LINE secondary should call attention to themselves for their accom- plishments as well as for any unexpected breakdowns. Leading the troops is junior Tripp Welborne, who led the team with five interceptions last season. Since switching to strong safety, Welborne has more catches than he did during his season as a wide receiver. "Welborne is the key guy," Michigan coachsBo Schembechler said. "And he should be even better back there this year. Before he leaves here, he should be one of the best backs in the country." Starting at the other safety is junior Vada Murray. Murray totalled 56 tackles and four interceptions last year, his first as a starter. "He is a real big kid now, " Schembechler said of his safety. [He used to be frail and thin, but not any more. He's much bigger and better." The third returning starter is junior cornerback David Key. Starting in all twelve games, Key was the fifth leading tackler with 60 tackles to go with his interception against Notre Dame. At the other corner position, Lance Dottin earned the task of replacing David Arnold after his fine performance this spring. "Dottin is certainly going to get a long look based on his performance this spring," Schembechler said. "The only problem is that he hasn't been in a lot of games. But he gets better every time I see him." Dave Ritter was expected to see considerable action as well, but a broken right hand suffered in practice will sideline him indefinitely. "He has to learn to play with that thing (cast on his hand)," Schem- bechler said. "Eventually he'll play." Doctors put a pin in the hand to speed up the healing process. Junior Todd Plate, who missed spring practice with a knee injury, has returned to give the Wolverines some depth in the secondary. "He's made himself a pretty good player," Schembechler said. Redshirt frosh Dwayne Ware and Corwin Brown, along with sopho- more Otis Williams will also see action. MAKE YOUR WIS CAREER MOVE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE Choose a bank :;war .M mv Includes examination, our standard daily-wear lenses, instructions and follow up care. We Specialize InAl Iypes Of Contact Lenses! OPTOMETRY eye care centers ARBORLAND * 973-7035 Howard Wintman, O.D. 3659 Washtenaw " Arborland Mall Single vision lenses only. Good on initial pair only. Care kit not included. his footwork, has moved ahead of Marc Ramirez. "This is the best group of redshirt freshmen linemen in some time," Schembechler said of the group which also includes tackles Doug Skene, Rob Doherty and Bill Schaffer. 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