The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 2, 1998 - 15 Basketball gives back to the community in many ways By Andy Latack Daily Sports Writer Louis Bullock is used to nailing 3- pointers for the Michigan basketball team. And the 6-foot-3 guard can also hit the boards. But in the coming weeks, Louis Bullock could simply be nailing some boards. Bullock and the rest of the Wolverines will soon be participat- ing in Habitat for Humanity, a pro- gram that builds housing for under- privileged families. The project is just one of the numerous commit- ments to the community that coach Brian Ellerbd and the Wolverines keep. With just more than two weeks until practices begin on Oct. 17, Ellerbe and the team are finding time in their rigorous schedule of condi- tioning and drills to give something back to the community. "We've got a number of social, community-awareness events that we're a part of," Ellerbe said. Another one of those begins tomorrow, when Ellerbe will serve as honorary chairman at the eighth annual Ann Arbor Memory Walk. Ellerbe and the rest of the Wolverines will lead the walk, which will benefit the South Central Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and the Spartan basketball team par- ticipated in the East Lansing leg of the event almost two weeks ago. After that, the players are slated to try their hand at construction. Which means that, at least for one day, the Wolverines will be taking their orders from a construction foreman rather than Ellerbe. And that's just fine with the coach. Habitat for Humanity "is some- thing I've been involved with at pre- vious institutions I've been at," Ellerbe said. Ellerbe also commented on the fact that most of the players enjoy their time helping the community. "The guys seem to really like it, because they actually get to go out to the construction site and get involved with the building of the house. "It's neat because once the house is done, you drive by and say 'Hey, I worked on that house.' And although Bullock may not be as gifted on the job site as he is on the hardwood, rest assured that the senior guard will also be giving back to the community by doing some- thing that comes naturally - drain- ing threes. In perhaps its most interesting community service event, Michigan has agreed to participate in the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs. Cancer 3-Point Attack. The pro- gram allows individuals to pledge money for every 3-pointer made by their selected team in the upcoming season. "Coaches vs. Cancer really origi- nated with the efforts of (head coach) Norm Stewart at Missouri, because Norm beat cancer," Ellerbe explained. "Consequently, there have been a lot of other coaches around the country that have gotten involved." Stewart chairs the program, which champions a cause that is dear to Ellerbe's heart; the coach lost his father to lung cancer and his mother to stomach cancer. Those two illnesses will receive two-thirds of Michigan's total money raised, with the final third going to "We'vegota number of social, community- awareness events that we'fre apart Of. - Brian Ellerbe Michigan men's basketball coach the Millie Schembechler Fund to fight adrenal cancer. So now, Michigan fans have the chance to contribute to a worthy cause while cheering for the Wolverines. But beware: with Bullock and fel- low marksman Robbie Reid in the backcourt, that could make for some pretty broke fans come the end of the season. SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP: With the first practice rapidly approaching, Ellerbe and his new coaching staff will spend consider- able time trying to maximize the talent on this year's youthful squad, To help further in that end, Ellerbe has sought advice from severat peers. "We've got some coaches from the college and pro level that will be flying into Ann Arbor," Ellerbe said. "We'll sit down and talk some ball, and try to figure out how to best uti- lize the talent that we have." One of those that offer assistance is Gordon Chiesa, current assistant coach for the Utah Jazz and former coach at Providence College. FILE PHOTO Senior guard Louis Bullock and the Michigan men's basketball team often work in several community projects. These include Habitat for Humanity and the Ann Arbor Memory Walk. tompaq recognizes best football plays ............. SALT LAKE CITY (U-WIRE) -- An interception returned 76 yards for a game-winning touchdown by a Cal cornerback and a juggling catch followed by a determined run for a TD by an Oregon receiver earned "'ompaq College Plays of the ceek" honors for week four of the college football season. All of the winning plays are now available to view at the NCAA's Website, wwwi'.nicaafothall.net, which receives thousands of hits each day. A select panel of judges picked these two top plays from numerous entries submitted by sports informa- *n directors at colleges and univer- sities across the country. Compaq recognizes the two schools for the top offensive and defensive plays in college football this week. This is the only program of its kind that assembles, judges and ranks the best plays in college foot- ball at all levels of competition. The two institutions honored, Oregon and California, both mem- *rs of the Pac-10 Conference, will each receive $1,000 worth of com- puter equipment from Compaq ComputerCorporation. The "Compaq Defensive Play of the Week" belongs to Cal's Deltha O'Neal, a tailback-turned-corner- back. O'Neal picked off Washington State quarterback Steve Birnbaum's fss and returned it 76 yards for a sore, increasing the Bears' lead to 17-7 with 8:40 left in the third quar- ter. READ SPORTS MONDAY Cal's defense scored twice in the game and the Bears eventually tri- umphed 24-14. The Ducks earned "Compaq Offensive Play of the Week" recog- nition for a reception and run by Oregon's split end Damon Griffin. After running a quick slant pat- tern, Griffin momentarily juggled a pass from quarterback Akili Smith at the 25-yard line, then tipped it away from Stanford defensive back Brian Taylor and gained control at the 20. Griffin broke from the grasp of two other Cardinal players en route to a touchdown. It highlighted a five-catch, I118-yard day for Griffin, who helped lead Oregon to a 63-28 victory and its first 4-0 start since 1988. The judges also awarded honors in a variety of categories to several other teams: BEsT RUN: Illinois State quarter- back Kevin Glenn took the snap from center Steve Farmer, who quickly handed the ball to Aveion Cason up through his legs from behind. As the completely fooled defense shifted right, center Steve Farmer, who quickly handed the ball to Aveion Cason up through his legs from behind. As the completely fooled defense shifted right, Cason, a running back, emerged out of his crouch and ran down the left sideline for a 47-yard touchdown against Southern Illinois. Coach Todd Berry dubs the play the "Sucker" and he has run it in each of his three seasons at Illinois State. Twice it has gone for touch- downs. The play tied the score at 35 and the Redbirds won, 41-38, in over- time, snapping an I1-game Gateway Conference losing streak. BEsT PASS RECEPTION: Kansas State senior Michael Bishop con- nected with receiver Aaron Lockett, who streaked down the sideline for a 97-yard touchdown al':inst Northeast Louisiana. It was the longest pass play in K-State history. BEST PUNT RETURN: Colgate's Jesse Boyd fielded a 40-yard Harvard punt at the 10-yard line and sprinted to the Harvard 38, where he then lateraled to teammate Brandon Tinson, who covered the final 38 yards for a touchdown. BEST INTERCEPTION: Central Michigan safety Brian Leigeb returned a deflected pass from Kent State quarterback Jose Davis 93 yards for a touchdown. BEST HIT: Arizona's Chris McAlister knocked out two San Diego State defenders with one crushing block, helping teammate Dennis Northcutt on a 51-yard punt return around the left side of the field. MOST UNUSUAL PLAY: North Dakota quarterback Sean Greenwaldt rolled out to elude the rush of a Morningside defender (who was called offsides on the play) and heaved the ball underhand to receiver Luke Schleusner, who made the catch for a 19-yard gain. MOST INSPIRATIONAL: Cal defen- sive end Mawuko Tugbenyoh stripped Washington State running back DeJuan Gilmore and lumbered 10 yards for a Bear touchdown, the game's first score. SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Against Bowling Green, Central Florida quarterback Daunte Culpepper passed to former backup QB Tyson Hinshaw, now a wide receiver, behind the line of scrimmage. Hinshaw then threw back to a sprint- ing Culpepper, who took the pass 21 yards to the Bowling Green 3-yard line. "College Football Plays of the Week" is co-sponsored by Compaq Computer Corporation and the College Sports Information Directors of America. Compaq is a corporate sponsor of both the NCAA and CoSIDA. 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