i0 Michigan Dai- Saudy- November 14 98 LAST O&EEK *ember 14, 1998-- Just a 'big old puppy dog'- Oone that weighs 258 pounds Large and in charge Wisconsin running back/monster truck Ron Dayne is listed at 258 pounds. That's a lot of weight for a running back - or most anything. Here are a few things we came up with that just may weigh less than Dayne: What is Football Saturday? "Football Saturday, to those who know the Michigan athletic tradition, is an institution unparalleled in excitement and spirit. From the action on the field to theflying marshmallows in the stands, the Big House becomes the center of life in Ann Arbor each fall, every time the Wlverines take the field." With those words, the idea of a Saturday edition of The Michigan Daily came to life last year. Now in its second year of publication, Football Saturday continues to evolve - as does the Daily. This year's cast of writers is a new one, but the goal remains the same: To provide comprehensive coverage of the Wolverines, and to give 100,000 fans a gameday glimpse of the work of the University's independent student publication. The best part about Football Saturday? Easy, All the writers, photographers and producers are students --just like the players. Enjoy. -: -.Jim Rose, Managing Sports Editor Goal l1ne By Sharat Raju Daily Sports Editor Driving up Interstate 90 into Wisconsin, you would notice the usual farmland, cowfolk, giant signs that scream "cheese." As you approach Madison, how- ever, the signs change. They say "Now entering Dane County." So to get to Wisconsin, you have to go through Dane. Also, to beat Wisconsin, you have to go through Dayne - Ron Dayne, that is. The Badgers' behemoth running back is a pure marvel of physiology. Hail to the Shoes Birkenstock From Cozy Comfort to Funky Fashion. One of our Three Locations will have a pair of shoes for you. *Bring in this ad to receive 10% off your purchase. Expires 11/14/98. 1200 S. University 994-9401 322 E. Liberty 662-9401 *excludes Birkenstocks 217 S. Main 741-9401 Corner of Washington & Pearl " Ypsilanti " 487-2110 At 5-foot-10 and listed at 258 pounds, Dayne is just about the size of a small county. Well, at least the size of the average defensive line- man. But most defensive linemen aren't able to run the ball with any degree of success, which is what makes Dayne different. He's gigantic and athletic. "He's just a big old puppy dog," Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez said. "He will light up a room." For the record, there has never been a puppy dog that weighs 258 pounds. Dayne has been able to light up opponents, however. This season, the Wisconsin tank has rumbled to 1,131 yards on 229 carries, good enough for a 4.9 yards per carry. He has also scored 11 touchdowns and is averaging 141.4 yards per game. Despite his success in shouldering the load for the Badgers through this undefeated season, Dayne has shied away from notoriety and publicity. "Ron doesn't have a whole lot to Things we know weigh less Every Michigan linebacker * 25 10-pound sacks of potatoes U Lloyd Carr Former 'M' basketball player Robert Traylor's jewelry Marcus Ray Former Daily Sports Editor Nicholas J. Cotsonika Things we think weigh less The Michigan cross country team The Cube M The Michigan Daily sports editors The Bell Tower Former 'M' basketball player Robert Traylor Maui say," Alvarez said. "He's very unas- suming." How can someone so large be unassuming? Well, if you've seen the offensive line in front of Dayne, you know the answer. Senior lineman Aaron Gibson, already considered a shoe-in for the Outland Trophy, tips the scales at a lean, mean 6-7, 368 pounds. Fellow trenchman Chris McIntosh is no slouch, either, listed at 6-7, 310 100 s of Beautiful Girls Coast'to Coast Texas Style Couch Dances Executives Lounge Shower Shows Amateur Contests National Competitions Adult Super Star Features Totally Nude Showgirls pounds. Bill Ferrario (295 pounds) and Dave Costa (285) toss around their weight, as well. Behind those gargantuan lineman, Dayne has not only propelled himself atop the national scene this year, but his career numbers are staggering. As a freshman, Dayne ran for an NCAA record 1,863 yards on 295 carries with four 200-yard rushing games and 50 carries in a single game. He is one of 12 players to ever rush for 2,000 yards in a season - 2,109 as a freshman in 1996, includ- ing the bowl game. Although he was slowed down last season with a leg injury, he finished with 1,412. "It was frustrating being injured," Dayne said. "I worked hard to recov- er for this season." With his totals this season, Dayne is now third all-time on the NCAA's three-year rushing list - 4,415 yards - trailing only Herschel Walker's 5,259 and Marshall Faulk's 4,589. "He wants to talk about the offense, not himself," Alvarez said. "He wants to deflect any publicity or press about the records he's broken. He doesn't even know he's broken a record. He's very team oriented." No defense has stopped Wisconsin's offense this season, which means nobody has stopped Dayne. Last year, due to his leg injury, Dayne was unable to play against Michigan's top-ranked defense. "Ron Dayne is an outstanding running back," Michigan linebacker James Hall said. "We have never had to tackle him because he didn't play against us last year. But he's never run against a Michigan defense before, either." This season, the Wolverines have been shutting down the run, but they haven't faced someone like Dayne. Then again, there really isn't anyone like Dayne. "We don't have anybody who can simulate Ron Dayne," Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said. "We've talked about it but Ron Dayne is not an ordi- nary kind of guy. Even if we had a guy (who could act as Dayne), I wouldn't want him to hurt our guys." Carr will just have to wait until Saturday for the hurt - Dayne will make sure of that. 'T"e i''h"igan" "i"y (IS "' "4 """"is"pu "'is'ied "ndt "hrug" "rid "urin" "he "a "lia intr ""trmsby students at the University of Michigan. Subscriptions for fall term, starting in September, via U.S. mail are $85. Winter term (January through April) is $95. yearlong (September through April) is $165. On-campus sub- scriptions for fall term are $35. Subscriptions must be prepaid. The Michigan Daily is a member of the Associated Press and the Associated Collegiate Press. ADDRESS: The Michigan Daily, 420 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1327. 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AD PLACEMENT COORDINATOR Aaron Klemanski SPECIAL SECTIONS MANAGER Marnie Kadish CIRCULATION MANAGER Lindsay Spolan NATIONAL AD COORDINATOR Allison Miles SYSTEMS ANALYSTS Kemir Baker, Todd Brockdorf, Satadru Pramanik, Anthony Reed, Jonathan Weitz. Football Saturday Staff Football Writers/Sports Editors: Sharat Raju, Jim Rose, Mark Snyder Sports Editors: Josh Kleinbaum, Pranay Reddy Cover photo: Associated Press. Photography: Margaret Myers, Warren Zinn Production: Raphy Goodstein, Chris Grandstaff, Michael Kern Contributing writers. Josh Borkin, Dan After Last weekend, led by linebacker Sam Sword, Michigan's defense smother touchdown-saving stop kept the Nittany Lions off the scoreboard. Wolverlin*Ies stand u Cover Graphics, Helmets: Alex Hogg Editor In Chief: Laurie Mayk Managing Sports Editor: Jim Rose Photo Editors: Margaret Myers Warren Zinn Special sections manager: Marnie Kadish By Sharat Raju Daily Sports Editor During the past week, someone erected an immovable wall on Michigan Stadium's natural turf. It's too bad that nobody informed the Penn State football team. Last Saturday, the ninth-ranked Nittany Lions (3-2 Big Ten, 6-2 over- all) were met by a roadblock - the Michigan football team's defense - and were upset by the Mc fgan 27 Wolverines, 27-0, in front Penn State 0 of 111,019 spectators. The defense dictated the tone in a football clinic displayed by the 22nd- ranked Wolverines (6-0, 7-2). "We should have had 10 points in the first half," Penn State coach Joe Paterno said. "We should have but we didn't - Michigan wouldn't let us get them." Combined with Penn State's mis- cues, the Wolverines would not let the Lions get a single point in the game, let alone in the first half. But the out- come of the game was decided in the first quarter. The sturdy Michigan defense set the tone, stuffing Penn State's first drive and forcing a fumble on its second. After the Lions were forced to punt on the first drive, the Michigan offense clicked on all cylinders. Quarterback Tom Brady hit fullback Aaron Shea, who was streaking down the sideline for a 26-yard touchdown. "I can't believe we played we played," Michigan lir James Hall said. "It's unbeliev The Wolverines racked up points, but the first six were points Michigan needed. Brady also connected with target Tai Streets for a sev touchdown on the all-too-fami play in the first quarter. Tailback Anthony Thomas,; he didn't start the game, ran fo yard touchdown in the fourth to hammer the final nail State's coffin, with 3:03 left Placekicker Jay Feely kicked t goals, including a 49-yarder third quarter. The 27 points allowed by PC were the most yielded by the L season. "That was real nice," Brady think you saw a Michigan tea fired up. This was the most ei tic we've been in eight weeks. The game marked a series firsts for both the Lions Wolverines. The Lions were shut out for time since 1987. It was the f Michigan beat Penn State in House. The Michigan defense reco first shutout since last yea blanking at Indiana. Michiga Marcus Ray played for the f since being suspended University for improper ass Your Bachelor & Birthday Party Headquarters! Lunch Buffet Mon-Fri Noon-4pm Hours Mon-Wed noon-2am Th noon-3am Fri noon-4am Sat 3pm-4am Sun 5pm-2am . .. . .. ... -- m m -- - -- -- -m . - -- m 10 L - --- - aI with this ad L - mm m -m m -m m m - m m m - m mD mm mi