FOOTBALL Auburn 28, Virginia 17 pRO BASEBALL CINCINNATI 5, Pittsburgh 2 DETROIT 5, Anaheim 4 Texas 6, TORONTO 2 Philadelphia 6, MONTREAL 4 Oakland at KANSAS CITY, inc. Seattle at MINNESOTA, inc. St. Louis at COLORADO, inc. Atlanta at SAN DIEGO, inc. Houston at SAN FRANCISCO, inc. U.S. OPEN Men's quarterfinals (13) Rafter d. Larsson 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-2 (2) Chang d. (10) Rios 7-5, 6.2, 4-6, 4-6, 6.3 Friday September 5, 1997 13 I i September 5, i997 1.3 ,Huff out for season By Alan Goldenbach Daily Sports Editor Already struggling to compensate 'for the losses of linebacker Jarrett Irons and nose tackle William Carr to graduation, the Michigan defense was dealt another serious blow when stavting tackle Ben Huff tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee earlier this week. He will miss the entire 1997 season. Huff, a fifth-year senior, suffered the injury during practice. According to a report in the Ann Arbor News yesterday, Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said that the 6- foot-4, 275- pound Huff twisted his knee after getting his planted foot caught in the grass. Most likely to replace Huff in the starting line- up is sophomore Huff Josh Williams. The 6-foot-3, 267 -pounder backed up Huff last season as a redshirt freshman. -A native of Charlotte, Huff started Sall f2 games last year and made 40 tackles and recovered two fumbles. Hle recorded his only career sack against Minnesota in 1995. W ,n ,} ly rcutdas a linebacker, Huff has played in 32 of a possible 37 n games at tackle for the WQlveritnes. Since Huff is a fifth-year senior ,and has already used one redshirt a season, Carr will have to petition the Big Ten to allow Huff a sixth year to finish up his Michigan career. Field hockey to host Heels Two-time NCAA champs challenge Blue at Ocker' r By B.J. Luria 4 Daily Sports Writer David versus Goliath. That might be the best way to describe the field hockey game tomorrow at Ocker Field between Michigan (3-0) and two-time defend- ing NCAA champion North Carolina (1-0). And just like David, these Wolverines actually have a chance of knocking off their mighty opponents. Few in the country would doubt the might of the North Carolina dynasty, a program that has won two straight championships and has com- . peted in the NCAA championship ' 'game in seven of the past eight years. Michigan head coach Marcia Pankratz knows first hand what kind of program the Tar Heels have creat- ed. Pankratz was an assistant coach : :on North Carolina's 1989 champi- onship team. "Certainly we can compete with anyone in the nation," Pankratz said. "Carolina, of course, is extremely FILE PHOTO strong. We did beat them last spring, The Michigan field hockey team faces a daunting task this weekend. The Wolverines so our kids know that on any given play two-time defending NCAA champion North Carolina at Ocker Field tomorrow. day, anything is possible." The Wolverines scrimmaged North 'M' golf teams hope to rebound from loss of top perormers Carolina during a spring training session and became one of only two teams in the past two years to defeat the Tar Heels in game action. Michigan goalie Amy Helber agrees with her coach's optimism. "We're looking forward to this weekend," Helber said. "This should be a good chance for us to prove our- selves. (The game) is up for grabs." The Wolverines will have to play the game without the services of four players, including two starters. Goalkeeper Kati Oakes, forward Amy Philbrook, midfielder Ashley Reichenbach and Kelli Gannon are in Seoul competing for the United States in the Junior World Cup Under-21 tournament. Their absence leaves an opening for several freshman to make an impact early in the season. "We do have freshmen on the field and they have to hold their own" Pankratz said. The Wolverines will look for senior Julie Flachs to lead them offensively. Flachs scored four goals, includ- ing two game-winning goals in the three victories last weekend over Stanford, California and Pacific.' North Carolina is led by Cindy Werley, who played on the U.S. Olympic team in Atlanta in 1996. In' her first game, Werley scored three goals and recorded two assists. "She's the best forward in the nation," Pankratz said. "You can't make a mistake against Cindy or, she will capitalize on it." S Michigan will also have to'wttch out for Joy Driscoll, an alternate on the 1996 Olympic team. Driscoll recorded two assists in . North Carolina's first game. The Wolverines are hoping that their extensive conditioning program during the off-season will help them compete with the best teams in the nation. After a 7-11 season in her first year as Michigan's head " coach, Pankratz employed training tech- niques that she learned as a part of the 1996 Olympic team. This week- end will begin to show wheth'er that training will pay off. Look out Goliath, David isvell- conditioned and ready for battle. By Evan Braunstein Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's and women's golf teams are set to begin their respective seasons next weekend. But instead of trying to put the ball in the hole, they have to try to fill holes in their rosters. The men's team returns to find its championship-caliber team not quite up to par. The Wolverines graduated seven seniors out of 11 total players last season, leaving Michigan coach Jim Carras a little unsure as to what names he will see on the team roster this year. "There are a lot of openings this year," Carras said. "We need to find five or six strong new players, and to be hon- est, I'm not sure who they're going to be." Among the seven graduates were starters Kyle Dobbs, David Jasper and Brent Idalski. Dobbs was a four-year starter and led the team in scoring average his junior and senior years. Returning to lead the Wolverines is redshirt junior Michael Harris and fifth-year senior Isaac Hinkle. Harris was tied for second on the team in scoring average with a 74.2 and competed in every round for Michigan last sea- son. He had five top-20 finishes and twice placed in the top 10. "Harris does a super job," Carras said. "He will anchor this team." Along with Hinkle, other returning hopefuls to make the five-man starting roster are Keith Hinton, Mike Emanuel, Kevin Vernick and Mike Reabe. But, according to Carras, a few freshmen will challenge these veterans for playing time. Last year, "it was very difficult for a freshmen to break into the varsity lineup," he said. "This year is totally differ- ent. Other than two guys, everything is open. "Golf is very different from other varsity sports. You have to earn your spot (on the team), and then keep earning it." Three freshmen who will vie for varsity spots are Larry Hess, Kyle Kilcherman and Brian Seipke. "Last year I know we had a good team," Carras said. "We need to find five or six strong new players... I'mn not sure who they're going to be - Jim Carras Michigan men's golf coach "This year, it's kind of exciting." The women's team finds itself much in the same position as the men, having to find replacements for three regular starters. Wendy Westfall, Molly Vandenbark and Ashley Williams each graduated last spring. Westfall was the team's top player and named to the All-Big Ten team. But, the Wolverines return from a fourth-place finish in the Big Ten championship - their best finish ever - and is continually improving under the guidance of head coach Kathy Teichert. Junior Sharon Park will provide needed experience along with senior Nicole Green. Park led the team in scor- ing average last season with a 79.1 and tied with Westfall for seventh place in the Big Ten championship. Green was a rock of consistency, playing in every round of every event. "I'm really excited about this season," Park said. "We lost four starters, but we have a lot of freshmen coming in from all over the" United States. Among those freshmen are a tag team of Amy's - Balliet and Talbot, along with Lindsay Mammel and Trish Watkins. The team needs its young talent to progress quickly if it hopes to be successful this year, and Park said she and the other veterans are trying to make the transition to college run smoothly. "We're helping (the freshmen) adjust to life as a college athlete - traveling, studying, etc," Parks said. ;,NLEiPHOTO Departures of top Michigan golfers, such as Big Ten champion Kyle Dobbs,'fave' left some gaping holes in the lineups of both the men's and women's teams. "Best Korean Restaurant 1997" ye ~ar. nmiming. 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