Volleyball vs. Indiana Tonight, 7:30 p.m. Varsity Arena The Michigan Daily SPORTS Friday , September 28,1990 Softball Alumni Game Sunday, 1 p.m.~ Varsity Diamond Page 9 I "h 2s Spikers aim for 1st league win 'M' battles Indiana and Ohio State '4 - .Buckeyes, Trojans face off in rematch by Adam Miller Daily Sports Writer As the Big Ten plays its last week of non-conference games this weekend, only seven of the ten teams are active. Illinois, Min- nesota and Wisconsin take the week off. A ~quick preview of Sat- p urday's games: USC at Ohio State Definitely the Big Ten game of the week. Ohio State looks to avenge last year's 44-7 embarrass- ment in the L.A Coliseum. Both teams have potent offenses and experienced quarterbacks. The Tro- jans are guided by Robo-QB Todd Marinovich while 5th year senior Greg Frey runs the Buckeye of- } fense. In addition, the two are well matched in defensive prowess, as both return more than seven starters on D. Of interest will be how USC rebounds from last week's 31-0 whitewash at Washington. It's hard to root for the Bucks, but they look like the obvious choice this week. This hot one in Columbus will tie on ABC for your viewing enjoyment. Bottom line: Ohio State 24, USC 17 Eastern Michigan at Indiana Obviously concerned about preparing for the grueling Big Ten campaign, the Hoosiers will take on our friends from Ypsilanti for the first time ever Saturday. The Hurons look to be in for a long afternoon, as Indiana returns 10 defensive and six offensive starters from last year's team. While the Hoosiers lost their offensive tan- dem of tailback Anthony Thomp- son and quarterback Dave Schnell in the off-season, their defensive strength should be enough to send 'em home happy in Bloomington. Iowa at Miami (FL) After being dropped from the No. 1 spot by BYU, the Hurri- canes have rebounded impres- sively, especially on offense. While second-year Iowa quarter- back Matt Rodgers shows more poise than he did last year in controlling the Hawkeye attack, the team from Iowa City will be hard pressed to stay with the 'Canes on their home turf. Look for a storm front to blow by the now mustacheless Hayden Fry Saturday night. Michigan State at Rutgers Like Ohio State and Wiscon- sin, this is another one of those matchups that looks easier to call than it is. Expect Rutgers to put up a good fight against the Green and White this weekend. The Spar- tans should prevail in the end, however, as MSU quarterback Dan Enos has clearly hit his stride and State is still angry after last week's disappointing loss at the hands of Notre Dame. N. Illinois at Northwestern The Wildcats will be hungry for a win this week as it's Band Day in Evanston. The contest should be close throughout. The nation won't exactly be holding its breath awaiting the outcome of this one, as neither school is known as a football powerhouse. Northwestern will rely on its defense - which returns 10 of 11 starters from last year - to stay in the game. This one's tough to call. Purdue at Notre Dame A showdown of the scrambling quarterbacks awaits the onlookers in South Bend. Everyone has, of course, heard about Notre Dame's Rick Mirer, but the Boilers' Erick Hunter has plenty of moves of his own. He gave the Michigan de- fense fits in the second half of last year's game at Ann Arbor, throw- ing for a record four touchdowns. The Irish will probably feel lucky again, but it will not be without a fight against a pesky squad from West Lafayette. by Matthew Dodge and David Schechter Daily Sports Writers The Michigan netters will look into their crystal volleyball this weekend. Two opponents roll into Ann Arbor who are currently in contention for the Big Ten championship - something the Wolverines are hoping to vie for within a few years. But the weekend is their immediate concern. Michigan plays Indiana tonight, , . ._ : and nationally-ranked Ohio State on Saturday. Both games begin at 7:30 p.m. at Varsity Arena. The team, which is 1-9 overall, and 0-2 in the Big Ten, hopes the ball tells the tale of a weekend victory. "Everybody is pointing to the future. We go to places, and everyone tells us we are much better," Michigan assistant coach Jim Smoot said, "And the girls realize this. We have all been told it's vastly improved. "But it's hard for (head coach) Peggy (Bradley-Doppes) and me, because neither of us were here last season. It would be nice to get a couple slashes in the win column." Even one win would be a big accomplishment this weekend. Indiana is a team which is catching many people off-guard. The Hoosiers were expected to be on the low end of the Big Ten standings because the 1989 Big Ten Freshman of the Year left the team during the off-season. But the Hoosiers are 2-0 in the league, and have proved to be a solid club. "The team was not expected to be strong," Smoot said. "It has bcen the surprise of the league; they look like a contender." Junior Autumn Collins, however, feels Indiana does have weaknesses. "I think we're going to take advantage of their inconsistency," said Collins. Collins feels she can contribute to the team if she can "execute some passing." She also hopes to get her hands on every ball that comes her way. "I let some balls drop last weekend that were definitely a factor in us losing," she said. In the Buckeyes, the Wolverines are going up against a national powerhouse. In the preseason polls, Ohio State was ranked 7th in the nation. They are the defending Big Ten champion, having lost only one league game last year. And every starter but one is back to defend the title. The Wolverines know these two games will be difficult, and hope to use these two teams as role models of success. Said Smoot: "These will be the two toughest games of the year so far." The Wolverines will count on Tarnisha Thompson, who is still bothered by an injured ankle that sidelined her until last week's game against Wisconsin. "I knew going in that it wasn't going to be all rosy...but I just have to play my hardest," said Thompson. She hopes to elevate her play, and overcome her nagging injury. Thompson would like to see herself play "more relaxed and controlled." Smoot is patient with her comeback, "She's still hobbled a little bit, and the ankle is a little tender, but she did some good things (against Wisconsin). It's going to take her a bit to get back into the groove," he said. The crystal volleyball was not available for comment. ,t,, '1, Collins Cline to fill in at DE for Lions PONTIAC (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent defen- sive end Jackie Cline to replace defensive end Marc Spindler, who was replaced on the injured reserve list, the team announced Thursday. 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