The Daily Libels (Football) Football vs. The State News vs. Michigan State Tomorrow, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. (ABC) Palmer Field Michigan Stadium 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. University Parking Services is now offering a substantial number of parking spaces for students invarious lots on INorth and South campuses. 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