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The Michigan Daily
Thursday, October 8, 1992
Page 5
Another fresh face
Shawn Collins begins
by Josh Dubow
Daily Football Writer
In the defensive meeting room
for the Michigan football team there
is a chain with 11 links, symbolizing
the individual pieces of the Wolver-
ine defense. If one of the links fails
to do its job, the team will not suc-
ceed. It does not matter whether you
are a rookie or a senior tri-captain.
Michigan freshman outside line-
backer Shawn Collins understands
this concept, and Saturday against
Michigan State he will be an import-
ant link in the Wolverines' chain.
Going into the season, outside
linebacker was the thinnest position
for Gary Moeller's Wolverines.
Then two weeks ago, backup Greg
McThomas broke his leg. This injury
moved Collins into the No. 2 role.
Last week, starter Martin Davis
sprained his knee and Collins got
significant playing time. However,
the coaches were still hesitant to use
him in all situations.
"What they did was - I don't
know whether it's because I'm a
freshman - but I was supposed to
be in the game every play, but they
had defenses where I wasn't in there.
They had one linebacker rushing or
the journey to stardom
"Shawn Collins is like a lot of
freshman," Moeller said. "I don't
know how many there are around the
country who are ready to play. But
we think he's a good, talented kid.
He's an active kid. He'll be smarter
as we go along, but obviously he's
still learning a lot right now. He's an
intelligent kid, but football-wise it
takes him a while to pick it up. We'll
- just have to see how well he'll play."
Collins acknowledges he had dif-
ficulty at first adjusting to the col-
lege game, but says he is now
starting to feel more comfortable in
Michigan's defense.
"Everything's so different in col-
lege," he said. "In high school, if
an down," Collins you're gonna rush you would rush to
d most of the de- the strong side, the tight end. In col-
ick learner and I lege, you'll rush to the tight end if
learning plays is it's I-back, pro set or something.
have to make the There's more to it. It's the same, but
and now having there's so much more to it. You've
much I know it." got different checks, different for-
'ollins expects to mations, different back formations,
e he is now No. 1 the way the line lines up."
rt, and because of "It was difficult at first, but now
he gained against I'm beginning to understand it. And
Aoeller is still a lit- as the years go on, I'm gonna
ng him throughout understand it real good. I can learn
See COLLINS, Page 8
Collins
moved a d-linema
said. "I've learne
fenses. I'm a qu
think the key to
getting reps. You
mistakes before,
gotten yelled at so
This week, C
play more becaus
on the depth cha
the experience h
Iowa. However, M
tle wary about usi
Saturday's game.
Cornerback Reggie Holt and his Badger football mates have been the surprise of the young season. Will they
continue their excellent play by beating up on 1-4 Iowa Saturday?
by Andrew Ward
Through the first month of the college football
season, the Big Ten has shown a glaring weakness. It
is no longer one of the elite leagues in college
football, but rather one of mediocrity. Concerning
intra-league games (barring Michigan), "on any given
Saturday afternoon ..."
Wisconsin (1-0 Big Ten, 3-1 overall) at Iowa (0-
1, 1-4):
Led by up and coming coach Barry Alvarez, the
Badgers seem to be the team of the future in this
league. An impressive win over Ohio State has the
Madison faithful thinking bowl for the first time since
1984. Not to mention that Wisconsin's lone defeat
came at the hands of Washington's hammerin'
Huskies.
On the other hand, the Hawkeyes have made fools
of college football prognosticators throughout the
country. Hayden's boys are off to a disappointing 1-4
start and will need an impressive finish to even think
about a postseason appearance.
So the obvious choice is the Badgers, right?
Wrong. The home-field advantage will prevail. Iowa
24, Wisconsin 17.
Minnesota (1-0, 1-3) at Purdue (0-1, 1-3):
If you've been having a hard time sleeping of late,
this might be just what the doctor ordered.
By virtue of losing to Toledo and Northwestern,
Purdue now reserves the right to be called the
doormat of the Big Ten. OK, maybe doormat is a
little premature, but they are not far from the bottom
of the barrel.
Yes, the Golden Gophers did defeat Illinois last
week, 18 -17, but no, this team is nothing to write
home about. Beyond quarterback Marquel Fleet-
wood, the array of talent on this team is minimal (but
it should be enough).
Are Badgers
:he real deal
Look for the squad from the Twin Cities to come
up victorious in a thriller. Minnesota 13, Purdue 10.
Indiana (0-1, 2-2) at Northwestern (1-0, 1-3):
Losing to winless Michigan State last week was an
obvious disappointment, but don't expect Bill
Mallory's Hoosiers to be down for their clash against
Northwestern. Trent Green and the Indiana offense
are too talented to be suppressed.
The Wildcats opened the Big Ten season with a.
convincing 'W' at Purdue last week. Two wins in a
row? Don't count on it. Indiana 31, Northwestern 14.
Illinois (2-2, 0-1) at Ohio State (3-1, 0-1):
Illinois' mediocre start is a good indication of how
the duration of their season should develop. Quarter-
back Jason Verduzco has lost his starting job, and
even if replacement Jeff Kinney has a big day, don't
expect much of the Fighting Illini.
Woody Hayes must be turning over in his grave.
The Buckeyes open their season by barely beating
Louisville. Two weeks later, they go up to the Carrier
Dome and manhandle the Orangemen. Then they give
away their Big Ten opener to Wisconsin. The
Buckeyes will get back on the right track this
weekend if they can hold on to the ball. Ohio State
24, Illinois 16.
Miami (3-0 overall) at Penn State (4-0):
OK, so Penn State is not officially in the Big Ten,
but this is the best game on the slate this week (and
possibly this year).
Miami does possess a great deal of talent, but the
'Canes also have received their fair share of luck.
Look for that luck to run out this Saturday. Penn State
barely lost to the Miami in the Orange Bowl last year.
Nittany Lion coach Joe Paterno will utilize the home
field and receiver O.J. McDuffie to the best of his
abilities. A field goal late in the game will determine
the outcome: Penn State 20, Miami 17.
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