nA - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, January 23, 1997 New York picks up problem player Peter from Patriots Giants give second chance to former Cornhusker; Fassel hires former Raider defensive coordinator John Fox EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Controversial defensive lineman Christian Peter signed a contract yes- terday with the New York Giants. Peter was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round in April but was released three days later because the team said it did not realize the extent of his legal problems. During his college years, Peter was arrested for a vari- ety of offenses, ranging from urinating in public to third- degree sexual assault. Peter is also the defendant in a civil suit in which a former Nebraska student alleges Peter twice raped her. In March, following an altercation in a bar, Peter pleaded no contest to disturbing the peace and was sen- tenced to 10 days in jail. The Giants decided to give Peter a second chance, pro- vided he participated in a rehabilitation program that includes substance abuse and psychological counseling, treatment for attention deficit disorder and a program to complete his undergraduate degree. Also yesterday, new coach Jim Fassel said he hired ex- Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator John Fox to the same post with the Giants. The hiring was Fassel's first since replacing Dan Reeves as coach last week and came as something of a surprise. Jacksonville Jaguars defensive line coach John Pease reportedly was the front-runner for the job, but Fassel gave it to Fox, who coached at Oakland with him in 1995. Fox didn't say why he left Oakland, although it was widely rumored in the media that Raiders owner Al Davis asked him to step down following a 27-6 exhibition loss to Atlanta. Fox spent this season as a consultant for the St. Louis Rams. "It was important for me that I hire someone that I've had some experience with and someone who I've seen operate as a coordinator," Fassel said in a statement. "My year with the Oakland Raiders I saw John do what I con- sider an outstanding job of overall coordination of the defense with a very sound scheme and outstanding moti- vation of the players. "John brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge, and the right kind of personality that I want in a defensive coordinator," Fassel added. Fox spent two seasons as the Raiders defensive coordi- nator. Oakland allowed 319 yards and 29.8 points in his second season, 1995. "I am real excited about being here as part of the New York Giants organization," Fox said in a statement. "I consider coach Fassel an excellent coach. I k*no that he is goinig to do an outstanding job. h a great to be a part of his program.' Fox coached mainly in college ranks from 1978-88. lIe came to the NFL in 1989 as the Pittsburgh Steelers sec- ondary coach. He left in 1992 and spent two years as the secondary coach with San Diego before becoming the Raiders' defensive coordinator in 1994. BYU's Stevenson pleads guilty to charges 0 MANTI, Utah (AP) - Brigham Young football player Derik Stevenson pleaded guilty yesterday to charges stemming from a fight at a male beauty pageant at Snow College. Stevenson, 22, a special teams player for the fifth-ranked Cougars, was arrest- ed last week for allegedly discharging a firearm during a fight. During a hearing before 6th District Judge Kay L. MelIf, Stevenson pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a dangerous weapon on school premises, a class A misdemeanor, and an amended charge of attempted threatening with or using a dangerous weapon in a fight or a quarrel, a class B misdemeanor. Mciff ordered a presentence report and set sentencing for March 19. The class A charge carries a maxi- mum penalty of up to one year in jail and a $4,125 fine. The penalty for the class B charge is up to six months in jail and a S1,850 fine. It was uncertain what Clfect ifany. the charge and Stevenson's subsequent plea might have on his BYU football career. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder from Diamond Bar, Calif. will be a sopho- more next season. A call to BYU athletic director Rondo Fehlberg Wednesday afternoon was not immediately returned. Sanpete County Attorney Ross Blackham said it appeared the incident was "just a case of a bunch of people using really poor judgment." Blackham said authorities still do not know what caused the fight, but they have a pretty good idea what occurred. Stevenson had gone to see a friend's girlfriend dance at the Mr. Snow Contest in the school's activities center, said Ron Rasmussen, chief of the Ephraim Police Department. Sometime after the competition, a group of men attacked a friend of Stevenson in a campus parking lot, Blackham said. At some point, Stevenson obtained the gun from an acquaintance, 26-year-old Jason Tenney of Highland, and ran to the aid of his friend. When several people turned on him, Stevenson fired the gun in the air five or six times, Blackham said. "Derik was not involved at all in the initial fight." Blackham said. "I put more blame on the other young man (Tenney) for bringing the gun in the first place." Stevenson and Tenney were the only people arrested. Tenney was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school premises and carrying a concealed dan- gerous weapon, both class A misde- meanors. Mciff appointed Tenney a public defender and set a Feb. 5 hearing for him to enter a plea PILOT ERROR, WIND CITED IN BERRINGER CRASH: A cockpit fuel lever pushed only three quarters of an inch closer to the "on" position may have saved the life of former Nebraska quar- terback Brook Berringer and his girl- friend's brother, federal aviation officials say. The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that pilot error and strong winds led to the April 18 plane crash that killed Berringer and Tobey Lake. Berrn aer, wx ho helped the Cornhuskers Oin national titles in 1994 and 1995, was flying the 1946 Piper J-3 Cub that crashed shortly after taking off from a grass runway near Raymond. Berringer apparently failed to make sure the engine was getting enough fuel at takeoff, according to the NTSB report issued this week. The plane's fuel valve was in the "off" position, while the cockpit fuel selector was placed less than an inch from the position needed to open the valve, t1 report said. The aircraft's owner, Harry Barr, said the fuel lever was always left in the "on" position. "The pilot's failure resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation dur- ing the initial climb after takeoff," the report said. Safety officials said the plane's pro- peller showed no evidence of engine power at the time of impact. A study of the plane's engine found 4 internal problems. The gusty wind conditions at the time of the accident also played a factor in bringing down the 50-year-old plane. investicators said. Winds of up to 28 mph were reported in the area at the time of the crash. Berringer, 22, of Goodland, Kan.-nd Lake, 32, of Aurora, Colo.. were pro- nounced dead at the scene. TANKERS Continued from Page 10A fourth-place finish at the conference championships last year, they are always tough especially in Bloomington. Urbanachek's teaii have lost tw o meets in conlereince coipfet it1ion since he took the head coaching position in 1982. Both of the losses have been at Indiana. The Hoosiers Ten freestyler are led Sam by All-Big Gasowski. memories of Indiana. Olympic trials were Indianapolis. Piersma, Malchow and The 1996 should check the pool. held in HALL OF FAMER: Former Michigan swimmer and world record-holder Lancaster Mike Barrowman was inducted into all had the International Swimming Hall of top-three Fame on Jan. 10. Gasowski the . Big T e in cha mpi- last sea- s o n I Ld i a n a also won the 200 medley Melay. ~Michigan won the 50 and 100 free at Next season, I am going to give them all flu shots. If need be, right here in the office" - Jon Urbanchek Michigan men's swimming coach I pk e f o r manlCCs i1 the tria I a s t NI a r c h w Ii i I e Malchow a n d Pi ersma secured spots on Indiana suc- f "-le was inducted into theIHall on the ti rst ha! lot or which lie was elb . lI I has Meci retired flar flor yeair Barrowman is best known for his 1992 Olympic gold medal in tl; 200-meter breaststroke. He broke his own world record six times in the 200 breast. Barrowman won many awards as a Wolverine. He was a nine-time All-American while at Michigan. Barrowman also was named the United States Swimming Swimmer of the Year every year from 1989-91, and in 1989 and 1990, he was name World Swimmer of the Year. He was also an Academic All-Big Ten honoree three times. AETI ATC BOLl IT'S TIME TO... - CHOOSE FRIENDSHIP - CHOOSE LEADERSHIP - GET INVOLVED IN CAMPUS ACTIVITIES - GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY GO GREEK! THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL PRESENTS... by .23 seconds. "(The Hoosiers) recruited very well this year," Urbanchek said. "They could give us a real challenge this weekend, especially at their the Olympic team. Michigan hopes that its cess continues, though it is shorthanded. "Next season, I am going to give them all flu shots," Urbanchek said. "If need be, right here in the office." if that doesn't work, maybe they home pool." Some of the Wolverines have fond WINTER RUSH 1997 Mass Meeting: Union Ballroom Thursday, Jan. 23 7pm - 10 pm Formal Rush: Chapter Houses Mon, Jan. 27 - Jan. 30 6pm - 10pm e i