The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, April 25, 1990 - Page 17 Big Ten makes strong showing in NFL draft by Tony Garcia The Daily illini The Big Ten may not win the Rose Bowl every year, but the conference sends its fair share of players to the NFL. A total of 30 Big Ten players were drafted into the pro ranks over the two-day 12-round auction. Leading the way was Illinois quarterback Jeff George, who returned home to Indianapolis as the Colts' first pick. The conference sported three first-round selections: George, Michigan State linebacker Percy Snow (Kansas City), and Minnesota running back Darrell Thompson (Green Bay). The Pacific-10 led all conferences with 43 selections, and the Southwest Conference tallied 37 to finish ahead of the Big Ten. Michigan State was sent six players to the NFL, while Michigan and Minnesota each boasted five draftees. Purdue, which finished 3-8 in 1989, had four players taken. Ohio State sent three, while the three I's, Illinois, Iowa and Indiana, each had two players picked. Only one Wisconsin player was drafted, tight end Craig Hudson, who went to the Chiefs in the tenth round. Northwestern sent no one from its 0- 11 squad. Besides George, another Big Ten junior went early in the draft, Wolverine fullback Leroy Hoard, who received the call from the Cleveland Browns. Hoard was selected 45th overall. "Hoard was the kind of back the Browns were looking for," said Chuck Heaton, football writer from the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "The two things Cleveland was looking for was a heavy duty running back and a defensive end, and they think they've filled their running back need with Hoard." While George and Hoard benefitted by coming.out as juniors, one senior ended up slipping a notch or two because of the wealth of underclassmen. Snow, who snagged the 13 overall pick, saw four other linebackers chosen before him, including juniors Keith McCants and Junior Seau. Purdue's Sean McCarthy knew he was the No. 2 rated punter in the country, but also realized punters do not top the NFL draft's high-priority list. So when the Atlanta Falcons picked up McCarthy in the 12th round, he was quite pleased. "A small percentage of college players ever get drafted, so I'm very excited about this." McCarthy said. "It's great to be going to Atlanta. My agent (former Falcons kicker Mick Luckhurst) is from there, so it will be like going into friendly territory." Men's and Women's Track High by Jared Entin Daily Sports Writer jumpers headline While the Michigan men's track team will be enjoying a different part of the country when it travels to the Penn Relays in Philadelphia this weekend, several members have higher goals in mind. High jumpers Brad Darr and Brad Holwerda both hold the biggest chances of reaching new heights and qualifying for the NCAA champ- ionships. Darr has been consistently jumping close to eighteen feet, and has a good chance to break the 18 feet, one half inch NCAA qualify- ing barrier this weekend Holwerda has also been consis- tent. He has been right around seven feet the past couple of weeks and if he adds just an inch or two more should also place among the top finishers at the Relays. But the rest of the team is not without hope, especially when it comes to the javelin throw and Warde Manuel. "1 think he can- throw over 200 feet," coach Jack Harvey said. "If he does that he should be in the top group." The list of potential stars continues. Jeff Barnett, who won the Kansas relay's steeplechase, will be running this weekend and also has the potential to finish very close to the top. The rest of Michigan's entrants will be in the relays. Although Harvey said "I would be surprised if they do well (in the relays)," There is a lot of talent on the Michigan squad. Especially in the sprint medley relay. Captain Phil Ferguson will lead not only the sprint medley relay, but also the 4X100 and 4X200 meter relays. Backing up Ferguson in the sprint medley and leading the 4X800 meter relay will be star 800 meter runner junior Neal Newman. 400 runner Greg Duffy, who has competed mostly in sprints the past couple of years, has shown promise in the quarter mile and should bolster Michigan's perform- ance in middle-distance running. Duffy has run under 49 seconds, and needs only to cut off a few seconds Relays to become a top competitor in the quarter. Another 800 runner will be Kraig Watkins. This senior has run faster than 1:52, and hopefully will be able to keep the two mile relay (4X800) competitive. After the Relays Michigan will take a week off for finals before traveling I to South Bend to com- pete in the Central Collegiate Championships, May 5. J4 t 9 WOmen prime by Tom Kent Daily Sports Writer There will be over 100 schools ranging from the top collegiate track teams in the country to intramural track squads to high school athletes trying to increase their stock in the college market. The site is Philadelphia and the event is the Penn Relays, begin- ning today and lasting throughout the weekend. With the exception of the Drake Relays, the competition in Philadelphia provides the largest pool of quality competition in the country. Remember the relay that Bill Cosby once participated in as part of a Cosby Show practical joke? Unfortunately for Bill, Jackie Joyner-Kersey stole the show and the race. The women's track team probably won't be doing too much autograph seeking though, as the 20-25 members attending the relays will be trying to secure points for their team and a place in Saturday's finals. "We go out trying to place," tri-captain Dyan Jenkins said. "If we don't place we hope to run a record breaking time for the school or for ourselves." for Penn relays With the distance crew on proverbial fire, and the sprinters and throwers starting to come together, Michigan has a better than average chance of doing well this weekend. The 4X100 relay, which did not compete at the Relays last year, will probably run without first yea sprinter Ronda Ricketts who has a questionable hamstring. Sophomore sprinter Michelle Bishop will fill the vacancy. First-year hurdler Lisa Adams is also expected to make the weekend finals in the 400 meter hurdles, and first-year thrower Julie Victor should continue to, impress in the discus and shotput. The distance crew, led by senior tri-captain Mindy Rowand, may surprise many schools with Jennifer McPeck, Amy Bannister, Megan Nortz and Kim Haluscsak all performing well enough to make the weekend finale. 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