GOPHERS Continued from Page 1 feet) waking up in a pool of sweat, screaming, at 2 a.m. after he dreamed that Minnesota running back Darrell Thompson rushed for 400 yards against Michigan. * "The important thing is what we do mentally (against Minnesota)," Schembechler said. "We've got some momentum, and if we go up there and mess around, then I'll be very disappointed in our team. "I don't think that will happen," he said. So, if even Bo doesn't think that will occur, then why should anyone . give a damn? Because, who knows, the idea of Thompson rushing for 400 yards yards against the Wolverines might be in the realm of reality. Two years ago, as a sophomore, Thompson ran around the Michigan secondary like the Tasmanian Devil, chomping up more than 200 rushing yards. A good chunk of those yards came when Thompson broke a stunning 98-yard touchdown run. "That 98-yarder went right past me, I was almost ready to tackle him. Darrell Thompson is a heck of a back," Schembechler said. "He's faster than (Indiana running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Anthony Thompson); he's a talented kid, very talented." But the Michigan defense hasn't allowed a runner, including Indiana's *yThompson, to gain over 100 yards this year. In fact, the Wolverine defense hasn't given up 100 total rushing yards in the last seven games. Why should anyone, then, wake up and flip on ESPN for the 12:30 p.m. game on Saturday? Because, hey, The Little Brown Jug is at stake. No, not the restaurant but an actual Little Brown 'Jug that goes to the winner of each Michigan-Minnesota game. Starting in 1892, the Little Brown Jug rivalry is only the third longest Michigan Big Ten rivalry. Ho hum. Can we find an answer to the original question, please. All right. Minnesota happens to be halfway decent this year, taking a 31-0 lead over Ohio State earlier this year, only to blow the lead and lose the game 41-37. And, last week, the Golden Gophers led, Michigan State 7-6 after three quarters. They eventually lost that one, 21-7. So, why care? Because if the Wolverines have a tough time, like they normally do against the Gophers, they could lose and not go to the Rose Bowl. How silly would-you feel that you didn't care about such an important game? redshirted last year, will also compete this weekend. The ten team tournament in Annapolis will include Navy and Big Ten rival Ohio State. Spikers hope to triple their wins by Theodore Cox Daily Sports Writer Michigan's women's volleyball team will trek south this weekend hoping to triple their Big Ten win total. The 1-14 Wolverines will face Purdue tonight and then travel to Champaign to challenge Illinois. The Wolverines are eagerly awaiting their match against the Fighting Illini, basically because Illinois provides some of the most knowledgeable spectators in the nation. "It's a fun place to play because it's a small arena and the fans are really close," Michigan coach Joyce Davis said. "Their fans like good volleyball. So even if we score on them, their fans still appreciate a great play. We've always done well there." The Wolverines will have to play well to defeat either team. Purdue, 5-9, has come on strong the second half of the season behind the strong play of their outside hitter, Debbie McDonald. The 6-1 southpaw passed the 2,000 career kill mark last week. "Against Purdue we really need to serve tough because they can only run their offense, particularly McDonald, if they get a good pass," Davis said. Davis feels her team needs to be more aggressive at the service line this weekend. Michigan's serving is dead last in the conference, with only 1.36 aces a game. "Our serving has been consistent, but we want to take a few more risks. We might get one or two more service errors, but if we get one or two more aces it will be worth it," Davis said. Illinois, 11-3 in the Big Ten, is looking forward to the arrival of the Wolverines. The Fighting Illini are only 1 1/2 games out of first, with only four conference matches left. However, their long list of injuries should keep the Wolverines competitive. Michigan has also suffered some minor injuries, but everyone should be able to play this weekend. Seniors Kim Clover and Karen Marshall, who have only three The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 17, 1989 - Page 11 Big Ten teams making final charge for bowls By Todd Drucker Daily Sports Writer JULIE HOLLMAN/Daily Wolverine outside hitter Hayley Lorenzen attempts a kill against Illinois as senior Kim Clover looks on. matches left in their collegiate careers, would have to be seriously maimed before they avoid action. "Clover suffered a mild ankle sprain, but she would not let up in practice at all," Davis said. "They're not holding back and they're going to give 100 percent." Northwestern (0-9, 0-6 Big Ten) at Michigan St. (5-4, 4-2 Big Ten) If Murphy's Law doesn't smash head first into Michigan St. during the tail-end of their season they'll be headed way, way, way down south for the Aloha Bowl on Dec. 25. Considering that the Spartan's remaining two contests are against perennial losers Northwest- ern and Wisconsin, a loss doesn't seem likely. So it's off to Honolulu for the green and white. Palm trees, grass skirts, and cas-cading waterfalls will attempt to clean the stains off of the Spartan's disappointing sea- son. But did George Perles make the right decision? The Aloha Bowl's $500,000 paycheck is larger only than the $150,000 offered by the California Bowl. Comparatively speaking, the Rose Bowl shells out $6,000,000 for each team. Take into account the cost of traveling to Hawaii, and it seems possible that the Spartan's might actually lose money on the deal. Michigan State's opponent? Why, it will be the Hawaii Rain- bows (8-2), of course, who only have to win their remaining game against Oregon St. (4-5-1) to clinch the bowl birth. Supposedly, the John Hancock Bowl wanted the Spartan's in a big way and offered a paycheck that was twice the size, as well as a more respectable opponent in Pitt, Texas A&M, or Arkansas. However, the Aloha Bowl approached Perles first, and he pounced on the opportunity. Indiana (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) at Illinois (7-2, 5-1 Big Ten) It's an unlikely bet that Anthony Thompson will repeat his 377 yard performance of a week ago. Thompson probably won't even accumulate a third of that yardage D. Thompson Meet will t by Aaron Hinklin Daily Sports Writer The Michigan wrestling team heads for Dayton, Ohio Saturday for the prestigious Ohio Open. While there is no team score at open tournaments, the early meets serve as proving grounds for the young wrestlers. Michigan has five returning starters and five relatively inexper- ienced wrestlers. Coach Dale Bahr believes the team's success may rely on the new starters. "How good we're going to be, will depend on...how fast Jason Cluff, Jim Feldkamp and Lanny Green develop. Those are the three redshirt freshmen that are in the lineup at the present time. "If they develop quickly then we'll be fine. Other than that we could be in some scrambles. We've got four or five guys who I think could be consistent winners. But to win big time you need to have six out of your ten kids to win," Bahr said. est young At the Eastern Open last weekend, the redshirts and first year wrestlers in the starting line-up gave mixed reviews. At 134 pounds, first year wrestler Joey Gilbert took first place. Bahr said that he wasn't totally surprised by the win, because he knew Gilbert could do it. At 142 and 167, redshirt frosh Jim Feldkamp and Lanny Green both placed fourth. "Green and Feldkamp proved to me that they can win, they're gritty and can win the match." Green feels that his strength, conditioning, and basic techniques are fine, but that he needs to improve the little things that only experience in tournaments can provide. "We watched films from Saturday and I learned so much from just six matches. You need that stuff more than practice." Redshirt frosh Jason Cluff did not place in the Eastern Open, but Bahr still has confidence that Cluff will contribute to the team. "Cluff needs to be more focused. wrestlers He can not accept defeat as he did at Eastern." TheOhio Open will also be a proving ground for the veteran wrestlers. Bahr said, "It's the best tournament in the nation this weekend." Seven Big Ten powers will be at the tournament as well as Cleveland and Pittsburgh. There will be about 100 more wrestlers than there were at the Eastern Open. There should be ample competition for the veteran wrestlers. The role of the Ohio Open for the veteran wrestlers is to tell them what they need to improve to reach the top. "It's preparing us for our peaking phase. It tells us where we are in the country." said Sam Amine. G OTA PROBLEM........ THE DAILY WAN T.-TbHELP. We need your ' rs for a new advice coluM j. Write to: Help M | bo Michigan Daily 420 Maynard Ann Arbor, Ml 48109 against a stingy Illinois defense. It's on to the Florida Citris Bowl for Illinois, where on Jan. 1, they'll kick it off against the Cavaliers of Virginia (9-2) in a game where the Fighting Illini should emerge victorious. Wisconsin (2-7 1-5 Big Ten) at Ohio St. (7-2 5-1 Big Ten) Although Ohio St. will probably finish third in the Big Ten, it is possible that the buckeyes will travelto theaHall of Fame Bowl on Jan. 1. and face their toughest opponentaof the season. Auburn, currently ranked 12th by the AP poll, will likely play Ohio State in the bowl game. Iowa (4-5, 2-4 Big Ten) at Purdue (2-7, 1-5 Big Ten) Hayden Fry has led the Hawkeye's to the most disappointing season of any team in the Big Ten. This could be the upset pick of the week. Final score: Purdue 23 Iowa 17. You may be laughing now, but we'll see whose laughing Saturday afternoon. SIGMA PHI EPSILON SECOND ANNUAL 3-ON-~3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT When: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17 at 9:00 PM Where: INTRAMURAL SPORTS BUILDING Cost: $20 PER TEAM 1st Place: $100 AND TROPHIES 2nd Place: Trophies For Details Please Call Dennis at 22 SPACES ARE LIMITED SO CALL NOW TO 2yI -891. REGISTERII!I Gymnasts get head start on season by Scott Erskine Daily Sports Writer Although the men's gymnastics season does not officially start until mid-January, eight members of the team will travel to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland this weekend to compete in an open tournament. Seventh year Michigan head coach Bob Darden is enthusiastic about the tournament. "By going to the meet...we'll get to see, (and) have preliminary exposure to all the Eastern teams," Darden said. Getting this exposure is important for the young team since the NCAA regional format has been changed this year. According to new NCAA rules, there will be only two different regional tournaments as opposed to the four different regionals in years past. Michigan will compete against many of the teams from the newly formatted regionals during the regular season, but seeing the strengths of the teams from the East Futon Frames Custom Made-convertible Delivered to your room Only $75.00 all sizes Call 668-7255 gold bond cleaners Coast will help the Wolverines prepare to qualify for the regional meet. Among those that will be competing in the tournament is first- year student Josh Miner, a walk-on from Chicago, Illinois. Miner will be tested for the first time in actual competition as a Wolverine. Also, co-captain Jim Round will begin his second season of competition with the Wolverines after breaking a bone in his hand at the end of last season. 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