The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 29, 1994 - 9 Penn State keeps in national title chase By SHALIN PATEL For the Daily No Big Ten team has won the mythical national championship since 1968, which is a pretty long drought for a conference that is supposedly one of the nation's best. The Big Ten thought this over when it invited Penn State to join. The move added prestige to the league, but it did nothing to help a Big Ten team finish in the No. 1 spot. "It might be tougher to get close to a national championship this year, tougher than it was last year," Penn State coach Joe Paterno said. Instead the presence of the Nittany Lions has helped injure fellow con- ference teams. So far this season, Penn State is the only undefeated Big Ten team. It's ranked fourth in the nation, and with a fairly easy schedule the rest of the season (they avoid Wisconsin again this year), there is a still a great 0opportunity for the Nittany Lions. They currently have the nation's sec- ond longest winning streak at nine. They battle Temple this week in Philadelphia. Here's a preview of that game and the four other Big Ten games this Saturday: Penn State (2-0 Big Ten, 4-0 overall) at Temple (2-1) Penn State's offense bowled over Rutgers last weekend, as Ki-JanaCarter scored three touchdowns. The Nittany Lions have now outscored their oppo- nents by a combined 210-65. Temple has already won more games this season than it did all last year. They won't win another one the rest of the year. Penn State has a bye week after this, it will be 5-0 coming into Ann Arbor. This will be a tune-up game for them, unless basketball coach John Chaney appears and starts to threaten Joe Paterno. Penn State 64, Temple 14. Purdue (0-0,2-1) at Illinois (0-0, 2-1) Even though it had last week off, No. 25 Illinois moved back into the polls. Its much ballyhooed defense has lived up to expectations, allowing only a total of 20 points through three games. Purdue was undefeated until los- ing at Notre Dame last week. The Boilermakers will be lucky to win one more game this year. The Illinois defense feasts on the Boilermakers. Illinois 24, Purdue 3. Ohio State (0-0, 3-1) at North- western (0-0, 1-1-1) Northwestern is undefeated in their last two games. Can you believe that? Ohio State hasn't been mentioned much in the race for the top spot in the Big Ten, but it could be a major con- tender. Coach John Cooper will be hoping for more job security all sea- son. He could get it easily if they played Northwestern every weekend. Ohio State 36, Northwestern 14. Minnesota (0-1, 2-2) at Indiana (0-1,3-1) After starting the year off with a surprising three straight victories, Indi- ana was bombed last week by Wiscon- sin, 62-13. The Badgers scored on their first seven possessions while the Hoo- siers couldn't get a first down their first seven tries. But can the Golden Gophers score touchdowns? They were the best pass- ing team in the conference last year. But they still have no defense. Indiana 30, Minnesota 15. Wisconsin (1-0, 2-1) at Michi- gan State (0-0, 1-2) It's been 28 years since a team other than Michigan or Ohio State has won back-to-back titles. Wisconsin has the chance to break that streak this year when they'll attempt to defend their Rose Bowl crown. The Badgers played well last week after being crushed at Colorado, and Michigan State finally notched their first win of the year against Miami of Ohio. Spartan quarterback Tony Banks has not been consistent this year, but wide receiver Mill Coleman is one of the league's best. Wisconsin will run and run in Lan- sing all day. Bring NoDoz and Jolt if you want to watch the game. Wisconsin 24, Michigan State 14. I q Thursday Black and TansNight $1.00 off pints of Black and Tans (1/2 Guinness and 1/2 Bass Ale) gLt*p 338 S. State 996-9191 Men harriers look for rocky mountain high C."7 By EUGENE BOWEN Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's cross country team travels to the University of Colo- rado to compete in the Rocky Moun- tain Shootout in Boulder Saturday and, continuing on its quest toward the top spot at the Big Ten Champion- ships. The event this weekend will be the 8,000 meters. "This is one of the most important meets of the season," seniorcaptain Ian Forsyth said. "Even though it's early, some of the top teams will be there." However, the Wolverines' biggest concern is the meet's distance above sea level. "It's going to be really tough be- cause we're going to be in altitude," sophomore Kevin Sullivan said. "We're in really good shape though. We have a good chance of winning." This will be the first meet for Sullivan,is junior Scott MacDonald andjuniorTheo Molla. The trio missed the squad's first meet of the season, the Eastern Michigan Invitational, and their presence this weekend should bolster the Wolverines' lineup. It's going to be really tough because we're going to be In altitude.' - Kevin Sullivan Michigan runner The Colorado Invitational,besides providing good competition for the Michigan team, provides an opportu- nity for the team to assess its condi- tioning. Sophomore Jeff Beuche feels the meet will be "a good opportunity for everybody to prove themselves at a big meet." - y 662.1313 235 S. State St. (at Liberty) n S Flavor L25* OFF 'Any Flavor - Any Size I 250 OFF Beer-24 Pack 50COFF - Limit 6 - COKE 12 oz. cans plus deposit "" """ """ 0, "LA F!Vh"ere? ouse RECORDS r_+ jjqD 50vih i MOLLY ST EVENSDily. The Michigan men's cross country team competes in Colorado this weekend. says: "Great filmmaking. 'Quiz Show' will win a mantle-piece full of Oscarnominations." 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