7rgs pct**_______________tr_____. All aboard for the Joe A bus ride to the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit for the Michigan-Michigan State hockey game Feb. 18 is being offered by the arena in conjuction with the Michigan Athletic Department. There will be only one bus, and each seat costs $6. The bus leaves from Crisler Arena at 5:30 p.m. and will return immediately after the game ends. For more information, call the athletic department at 763-4423. No"" Page 9 Thursday, .. ,. Wolveirines *land strong recruiting class agamin By Rachel Bachman Daily Football Writer It may not enjoy the fame of Groundhog Day but for football fans, it's much bigger. Yesterday was signing day for high school football players, and Michigan once again landed one of the nation's top recruiting classes. SuperPrep magazine ranked Michigan's class No. 5 nationally, two behind Big Ten leader Penn State, which has the No. 3 class. SuperPrep ranked Notre Dame's No. Coach Gary Moeller said that in selectingplayers, he shifted empha- sis away from statistics, like 40- yard sprint times, and toward ath- letes' dedication to Michigan. The change resulted in a class made up of 75 percent Ohio, Illinois and Michigan recruits. The cream of the crop includes two Orchard Lake St. Mary's standouts - outside linebacker David Bowens and quarterback-de- fensive back DiAllo Johnson, Fre- mont (Ohio) Ross safety Charles Woodson and Detroit Cass Tech tail- back Clarence Williams. "I'm very happy with what we See FOOTBALL, Page 10 February z,199 Blue bests Badgers, 62-58 Sixteen-point second half run sparks 'M' to victory By Paul Barger Daily Basketball Writer Last night's victory against Wis- consin was relatively easy for the Michigan men's basketball team (6- 2 Big Ten, 12-8 overall). After three straight down-to-the- wire home games, Wolverine fans did not have to hold their collective breath as the clocked ticked away. Michigan barely managed a 62- 58 win, but compared to the recent past that is a victory well in hand. "We won with good defense and rebounding, something that was lacking Sunday (against St. John's)" Michigan coach Steve Fisher said. "Good teams find a way to win and we're a pretty good team." The key to the win was the Wol- verines' intense team defense. Michigan had 13 steals, seven blocks and forced Wisconsin (3-5,9-8) into countless mistakes. The Badgers had 22 turnovers for the game. Michigan's tenacity on both ends of the floor led to a 17-0 run early in the second half that ultimately sparked the victory. "When you smell a runyou don't want to do something stupid to end it," Fisher said. "(The run) was prob- ably the difference in the game." Wisconsin came into the contest with a couple of All-America can- didates and something to prove. Michael Finley and Rashard Griffith have put up impressive numbers this year, but their efforts have not led to many victories. The Badgers have been espe- cially disappointing on the road. Wisconsin dropped its sixth game away from Madison last night. Finley was guarded tightly all night and could only muster 10 points. He came into the game with one of the top scoring averages (23.7) in the Big Ten. The senior forward missed 10 shots from the floor, including 1-of- 10 from 3-point range. Griffith scored 18 points and pulled down 18 rebounds. "We did what we had to do to stop them," said center Makhtar Ndiaye, who had a career-high 13 points. "The key thing for us is that we won the game. We had the spirit "(The run) was probably the difference in the game.f - Steve Fisher Michigan basketball coach tonight." Michigan took an early lead be- hind the efforts of freshman Maurice Taylor. After a Taylor dunk with 9:31 remaining in the first, the Wol- See BADGERS, Page 10 r MARK FIEMMAN/i.ly Michigan avoided a third straight loss at home by defeating Wisconsin. WOMEN'S SWIMMING NOTEBOOK: Seniors enjoy last dip at Canham STUDY ABROAD IN ISRAEL FOR CREDIT THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY BEN-GURION 1 C UNIVERSITY HAIFA UNIVERSITY Programs for undergraduate and graduate students: ONE YEAR PROGRAMS - SEMESTER PROGRAMS SUMMER COURSES COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH For more information please call: Hebrew University 1-800-404-8622 Tel Aviv University 1-212-687-5651 Bar-Ilan University 1-212-337-1286 Ben Gurion University 1-800-962-2248 Haifa University 1-800-388-2134 By Rebecca Moatz Daily Sports Writer Saturday's meet against Auburn was not just the Michigan women's swimming and diving team's final home dual meet of the season. It was the end of an era. Senior co-captains Jennifer Almeida and Alecia Humphrey swam in the last home meet of their Michigan careers. The two swimmers, along with junior Beth Jackson, make up one of the strongest backstroke contingents in the NCAA. The trio has swept the 200-yard backstroke at the last two Big Ten Championships. Individually, Almeida and Humphrey have racked up honors that would make any swimmer en- vious. Almeida holds the fourth- fastest Big Ten time in the 200 back and the sixth fastest time in the 100 back. Humphrey holds the Ameri- can record in the 200-meter back, Big Ten records in the 200 back, 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay and school records in the 100 and 200 backs and the 200 and 400 medley relays. Leaving Canham Natatorium, Almeida and Humphrey's home pool for the past four years, will not be easy. "I didn't think about it that much going into the meet," Humphrey said. "When they announced it, it kind of surprised me. It shocked me how close its all coming to me ending my time as a University of Michigan swimmer. There is nothing greater than being on a team like Michigan." Though Humphrey will still be in Ann Arbor swimming next year as she trains for the Olympic trials, she will not be able to compete as a Wolverine. Yet certain memories, such as the Big Ten Championships in Ann Arbor two years ago, will keep her memories of Canham alive. WELCOME PARENTS: The stands were filled in Canham on Saturday as parents could be seen decked out in maize and blue and adorned with buttons bearing their swimmers photographs. After exchanging photographs and planning their trips to the National Championships, the parents were in- vited to an honorary dinner where they were presented with cards and poems. "In past years we've given them flowers, butparents tend togoformushy stuff," Humphrey commented. HAIRLESS WONDERS: With only seven swimmers having qualified for the NCAAs in March, Michigan coach Jim Richardson has instructed about half of his swimmers to start tapering and shaving in hopes of gaining quali- fying times at Big Tens which occur later this month. According to sophomore Rachel Gustin, who has already qualified for the meet, the first weeks of tapering are tough. "The first week of taper is never predictable. This weekend could be down or up, it is very uncertain." t5 g easy to order from, easy to afford irresistible to wear. Call . 1-800-999-7997 for a free catalog