00 0 23 Kickoff '93 Kickers, backs benef'it from NCAA rules changes Hashmarks, taunting rules among alterations in '93 1993 Rule Changes college rulebook or college kickers, the NCAAa NCAA's vendetta tions. F against them may be basketh over. At least to some it seems college like a vendetta. players Over the past few years, rules uniform changes such as narrowing the blood mi ,goal posts and prohibiting use of their re kicking tees on field goals has by med made the kicking game all the was wri more difficult. AIDS a However, in a reversal of this disease short trend, the NCAA has through changed the placement of the hashmarks on the field, moving them six feet, eight ,inches fur- ther in from the sideline. The hashmarks, where play from " scrimmage begins, now rest 60 feet in, resulting in abetter angle forkickers attempting field goals. This isbutone ofafew changes presented to college programs in 1993. In addition tothehashmark alterations, changes in kickoffs and a stiffer taunting rule are in store for teams as the NCAA sea- son begins. Q Another rule revision Which will affect kickers is on onside kickoffs. In past years, teams lined up most of their players on one side of the kicker in an at- tempt to recover the squibbed . kick. Now, teams are required to have at least four players on ei- ther side of the kicker. Asidefrom actual changes, the by Ryan Herrington also made a few rule addi- ollowing its lead set in ball, the governing body of athletics has ruled that who are bleeding or whose ms are saturated with oust leave the game until eturn has been approved ical personnel. The rule itten to reduce the risk of and other blood-related s from being transmitted h contact. A second rule adapted from basketball to football will be en- forced to reduce "trash talking" between opposing teams. The NCAA rule states that any de- layed, prolonged act in which a player attempts to focus atten- tion upon himself will be ruled unsportsmanlike conduct and a 15-yard penalty will be accessed. However, Michigan cornerback Alfie Burch says that "friendly" conversation between opponents will not end with this rule. "Your going to see a littlejibber jawing back there and you know some bigger hits because in order for you to talk it, you've got to walk it," Burch said. And as for some of the charac- ters on his team, Michigan coach Gary Moeller is not too concerned with keeping them under con- trol. "I don't worry about that," Moeller said. "I think our guys : E: h F - I - ~ ~m y ~9~I~ 9-I- F -Y , L 0 0 1 bF Is OL 11111 11111 IulI' 111 11111111111111 1 I I IIlI 111111 0 01111111111 1111 11.ull11111111 1111111 ll Ill'I I i1t I "OR L- 1 0 2 -l- Ain0 ap 2 0 NEW FOR'93 The hashmarks have been moved in 6'8" this year, allowing for easier field goals and giving runners more room; 4W CHA know this is a team thing and you aren't going to go out there and play as an individual. Basically, you can't put up with it. I don't think it will be a problem." Another interesting change was made when the NCAA banned the use of the fumblerooski, a play made fa- mous in the 1983 Orange Bowl by Nebraska. On the play, the center never snaps the ball to the quarterback, instead leaving the ball on the ground. One of the offensive linemen then picks up the ball and runs with it, trying to catch the defense off-guard. The NCAA decided the play was too difficult to rule on. The change with the largest ramifications, however, is the movement ofthehashmarks. Not only do kickers benefit, but run- ning backs also will be afforded more room to maneuver on the short side of the field. Still wider thantheprofessionalhaskmarks, the college lines will open up play on both sides of the field. Moeller isn't sure how it will affect differ- ent team's style of play immedi- ately. "We aren't going to know the answer to that until maybe midseason," Moeller said. "(The new hashmark) will truly be taken advantage of in a strategic way in two years." RECEIVERS Continued from page 11 While only making 11 catches last season, Moeller regards Malveaux as his most improved receiver. Lastly come Toomer and Hayes. As true freshmen, both played substantive roles a year ago. Toomer, the tallest of the Wolverine receivers at 6-foot-3, averaged a team-high 14.9 yards per reception in 1992. Last Sat- urday against Washington State, Toomer had three catches for 69 yards and a 24-yard TD. Moeller also liked whathe saw in the preseason from sophomore Todd Richards and has a tal- ented player in freshman Seth Smith, who is recovering from a separated shoulder. While Alexander and Walter Smith are technically the return- ing starters, Moeller sees all five getting equal playing time. "In this case, the starter won't necessarily have the most snaps like you would expect," Moeller said. "I'll use them all." . RyanHerr frton Tailate ,Qrol w -.. ' .. - _ " r r KT 4 4 ,,jfir fifT - , bf - ... " Come shop with us and all you'll need to do is kick back and cheer. We're Whole Foods Market, a natural foods store with all the things you'd expect...and some things you might not expect. 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Asidefrom aTyrone Wheatley 59-yard run, the Wol- verines gained only 148 yards on the ground and on several occa- sions, quarterback Todd Collins narrowly escaped the Cougar pass rush. After .the game. Moeller was somewhat critical of the line's performance. "I still have a lot of questions about the offensive line," Moeller said. "I thought (Collins) was on the ground a lot after he threw the ball. Way too often. We had a lot of mistakes. We have to be more consistent (with our blocks)." However, Milia feels that Michigan's critics will soon be silenced. "I guess these guys just want to find something wrong with the offense and that's the first thing to point the finger at, whether it's true or not," Milia said. "I'm personally tired of hear- ing this or that. We have so much talent at all the positions. 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