The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 12, 1993 - 11 T H E FOOTBALL Continued from page 1 MATCHUPS Et.. v~am rr wsmifn + "rs '(The Gophers) do a lot of blitzing and use a lot of man-to-man coverage. They try to make you throw quick and then they can step in for the Interception.' - Gary Moeller Michigan football coach Moeller said. "If they didn't have such a good running game you wouldn't have to worry about them nearly as much." Antonio Carter also gives Moeller something to worry about. He has 387 yards rushing and a 4.3 yard rushing average. Worrying about the opponentmight be easier if he did not have to worry about his own missing personnel. In- side linebackers Steve Morrison and Marcus Walker, as well as Ninef Aghakhan remain out. Minnesota remains relatively free from injury. Regardless, Wacker rec- ognizes his players may be over- matched. "We may not be the best team in football," Wacker said. "But we sure as.. heck must be the most exciting. We: gave it a great effort (against Illinois).. Now we have to bounce back, and I am confidentourplayers will do thatagainst Michigan. We like to think thatplaying at home for the Little Brown Jug will help us make it another great game." The game will give Michigan a chance to run one streak to six - six consecutive victories attheMetrodome. said. "They try to make you throw an aberration. The Gophers victimized quick and then they can step in for the Wisconsin for five interceptions the interception." week before. Fortunately for Collins, tailback Tyrone Wheatley should return Satur- day to lessen the pressure to pass. Al- thoughEdDavis and Tim Biakabutuka filled in admirably for Wheatley, no one can help establish the Michigan running game as well as the former Heisman candidate. Tim Schade and ScottEckers share the passing attack responsibilities for Wacker,each with over 1,000 yards in the air. Schade, who has been nursing a sprained left ankle and knee, may start. Still, Eckers jumping into the game should suprise no one. While Schade and Eckers are ad- equate, wide receiver Omar Douglas gets more press. His 691 yards receiv- ing places him among the conference's receiving elite, ahead of any Michigan Wheatley recegvers Michigan's top-three receivers - Senior center Marc Milia, who has Derrick Alexander (483 yards), Amani missed the last two games with a Toomer (433) and Mercury Hayes pinched nerve, should return to add (432), allsplittimeandreceiving yards. stability to the offensive line. But despite admitting Douglas is Todd Collins will certainly need to one of the best receivers in the Big Ten, be on his toes. The Minnesota defense Moeller explains that running back hadasmany interceptions lastweek- Chris Darkins makes the Gopher of- five-asMichiganhasall season. The fense golden. five interceptions last week were not "Darkins is a great running back," Football opener BC moved to Sept. 3 FROM STAFF REPORTS The gamewasoriginally scheduledfor Michigan athletic director Jack Sept. 17. Weidenbach announced a change yes- "This year we worked with the terday in the 1994 Wolverine football officeof the Vice President for Student schedule. Michigan and Boston Col- Affairs," Weidenbach said. "It is our lege agreed to open the 1994 football conclusion that we can do this with a season on Sept. 3 atMichigan Stadium. minimum of interference with the move-in of the students." mv-4othFdTBALL £In 1992, the Michigan-Boston .;n§'s College game date was also moved. R:..::::: 5 The first meeting between the two 3 Bee~~to. o ~....chools wasinitiallysceudfo 10 ?tN~trenameChestnut Hill, Mass., Sept. 21. The teansplayed Sept. with the Wol- verines winning, 35-13. DOUGLAS KANTER/Dafly Michigan tight end Marc Burkholder busts through would-be Purdue tacklers last Saturday. Tomorrow Michigan travels to the Land of 10,000 Lakes to take on the Golden Gophers. I- tlQsro Italian Restaurant Serving Beer, Wine & Liquor Featuring Authentic Italian Food Cooked by Mama Rosa Herself 665-0444 - Take Out 300 Detroit St. at Catherine across from Farmer's Market I Do you need more students in your group or organization? Use T h e M 1, (c hil g In LD al, I Cuso 'Tee Shires and DAag Banners to get your name recognized! come to the GRAND OPENING of the MICHIGAN PROMOTION STORE the week of November 15-19 and let us help you promote your group. Michigan Promotion Store, located in the ground floor of the Union, is comprised of The Michigan Daily, Ascott Tee Shirts, and Michigan Advertising Works. Our goal is to help and advise student groups and organizations in promoting themselves and their events. M-F 9:00-6:00 764-0436 The most complete arsenal of test prep tools in thn wnrIrI ..