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Pace, Ohio State Iowa 43 7 RECEIVERS Continued from Page 483 about his receivers' potential. And he especially likes one of them. "I think Tai Streets has the opportu- nity, before he's done, to be a great receiver," Carr said. Freshmen Marcus Knight and Aaron Wright may factors as well, pushing Butterfield, Streets and Williams for playing time. And Carr has yet another weapon. "All of those receivers, I think, at some point in time, are going to be good football players Carr said. "But I would say Shaw was very impres- sive." If you haven't heard of Russell Shaw, it's because he is a transfer stu- dent from El Camino Community College in Torrence, Calif. He started two years there, setting school career records in receptions (111) and receiv- ing yards (1,988, 17.9 average). He scored 25 career touchdowns and set another record when he scored four in one game. It's possible Shaw will have similar statistics in Ann Arbor. It's possible freshman Jerry Dioron, sophomore Todd Brooks and the rest of the receivers will answer all the tough questions. The possibilities are motivation enough. "People are always against you," Streets said. "You want to prove them- wrong." - Nicholas J Cotsonika defense is the linebackers, and Carr has one of the nation's best in All-American and Butkus Award candidate Jarrett Irons. There have even been whis- pers that Irons leads a lineback- ing unit that could be Michigan's best ever. "We have a lot of experience at the linebacker position," Carr said. "It's easy for a team to think (the line- backers) are going to be great, because they have experi- ence." Irons was the team's leading tackler two of the past three sea- sons and ranks 10th in school history in career tackles. He is a four-year starter and the 11. 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The All-American had a year of eli- gibility left, but he got antsy last spring and bolted for the NFL and the Houston Oilers. But as we all know, early defections are a part of college sports, and sopho- more Jon Jansen and senior Thomas Guynes will be called upon to fill the void left by Runyan. Jansen started all 13 games as a freshman a year ago, after putting on a lot of weight and gaining a lot of con- fidence. "I think Jansen is a solid player," Carr said. "He is going to get better and better in his second year as a starter." Junior Joe Ries is Payne's backup at center and can also play either guard position. Guard Noah Parker and tack- le John Partchenko also have playing experience. And pancake experience. - Barry Sollenberger Defense To reach the Rose Bowl, Michigan's defense must be as good as it was a year ago. And it certainly was a quality unit last fall. In fact, the blame for the Wolverines' third-place Big Ten finish can be placed almost solely on the offensive 11. The defense wasn't guilty. Michigan coach Lloyd Carr's corps was best in the league and rated No. 11 nationally in total defense. The strength of the Wolverines' LOTHE P.O. BOX 4038 ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48106 1o an opposing detensive lineman, Michigan must seem more like a pan- cake factory than an academic institu- tion. Because Michigan offensive line- men keep flattening the opposition season after season. In fact, 43 Michigan offensive linemen have claimed All-America status over the years. Center Rod Payne looks to become No. 44 this fall. He will be flanked by Zach Adami and Damon Denson at the guard positions. "I think in Rod Payne, Zack Adami and Damon Denson, we have an out- standing trio in the interior of our line," Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said. "They're all outstanding leaders, and they're all outstanding football play- ers." Outstanding offensive linemen is indeed a Michigan tradition. But while quarterback Scott Dreisbach should certainly feel secure behind Payne, Adami and Denson, he is less safe if others are forced to step in at guard or center. In fact, Carr does have some concerns about the line as a Wol yeri nes' defensive captain for the second year in a row. Sophomore Sam Sword and junior Rob Swett are battling for the other inside linebacker position, with sopho- more Clint Copenhaver also expected to see significant action. Swett started eight games a year ago and is in the "best condition of his life," Carr said before the season. Sophomores David Bowens and Chris Singletary and junior Mike Elston provide solid depth at outside linebacker. Elston has suffered (and recovered) from more injuries than Evil Knievil. 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