10 The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 22, 2000 Onhne coverage over break NCAA still quiet on Crawford decision ly Sports likes pifa colds and getting caught in the rain. But nothing compares to coimprehensive coverage of Michigan sports -so take a break from the swim-up bar to cick our Website and keep up with the Wolverines. 2 Hockey plays Michigan State for CCHA regular season crown Friday U Men's basket bll plays Nortlestern Saturday and loua Mar. 1 M Men's swimming Big Ten Championships this weekend in Ann Arbor 2 Wrestling Big Ten seedings and preview I Track Bwg Ten Championships michigandaily.com / sports Daily Sports, Cyerliciou By Mark Francescutti Daily Sports Editor The clock is ticking for Jamal Crawford, and the only thing he can do is wait for the NCAA to call. Less than two days remain until Crawford is supposed to return to Michigan's lineup against Purdue, but Crawford's eligibility to play in tomor- row night's game is still in serious doubt. The NCAA hasn't contacted the University with its ruling on the new information released in the past few weeks regarding the relationship between Crawford and friend, Barry Henthorn. For all practical purposes, Michigan's job is done. The NCAA staff looking over the case will contact the University when it makes its decision. But will the NCAA act before Thursday? If it doesn't contact Michigan before the game, the University may have to make Crawford ineligible, similar to the circumstances before the Michigan State game. The NCAA didn't respond with it's decision until three days after Michigan's loss to the Spartan's. Michigan benched Crawford to prevent the possibility of forfeiting the game after the fact. The NCAA has several options in response to the Crawford case, including reinstatement without any further pun- ishment, reinstatement with a suspen- sion and/or possible repayment, or no reinstatement. The agency already suspended Crawford for six games and required him to repay over $15,000 for violating an amateurism bylaw. After the announcement of the pun- ishment, several new details emerged in the case, including allegations that Henthorn may have acted as an agent who wanted to represent Crawford. Henthorn also asked his former admin- istrative assistant to co-sign loans to buy Crawford a 1985 Chevy Blazer and gold jewelry. Crawford and several family mem- bers deny that Henthorn is an agent. Rumors of Crawford transferring or going to the NBA after the season have flown abruptly throughout radio and television stations. Michigan coach Brian Ellerbe denies that Crawford has mentioned anything of the sort to him. "He's never come to me about it," Ellerbe said last week. Crawford has practiced with the team throughout the suspension and said Sunday he will be ready for Thursday's game if he is allowed to play. Field hockey attracts top recruits The Office of New Student Programs is now recruiting Fall and International Orientation Leaders ONSP is looking for motivated undergraduate students to help facilitate the Fall and International Orientation Programs. Leader duties will include running check-in and registration, facilitating an informational meeting, leading a walking tour, participating in social activities, and assisting in class registration. Pay: $65/day, $32.50/half-day (shifts vary.) International Orientation Training: Thursday, August 24th Program: August 25th - August 29th Fall Orientation Training: Monday, August 28th Program: August 29th - August 31stj Application Process Applications will be available March 6th at 3511 Student Activities Building and are due back by Friday, March 17th. Individual Interviews, by invitation, will be conducted between March 20th and March 29th. Final decision letters will be available on Friday, March 31st. All selected leaders must attend an informational meeting on Friday, April 7th from 5pm- 7pm. For further information call 764-6413 or e-mail onsp@umich. edu. By David Roth Daily Sports Writer Michigan field hockey coach Marcia Pankratz can say something that no other coach in the country can say. "This is the best recruiting class in the nation," she said. "I'm thrilled." Although it's possible other coaches can be thrilled, they should be worried if the name Michigan appears on next year's schedule. A ferocious five signed letters of intent for Michigan this winter. The coaching staff has always been able to attract new recruits, but they could never promise them that the Wolverines were onesof the country's premier teams. Now, after a surprising NCAA runner-up finish and Big Ten Tournament Championship, recruits know they have a shot at the NCAA crown. "When kids look at which school they want to go to, they look for a place with great academics, great facilities and a great coaching staff," Pankratz said. "They also want to go to a pro- gram that the best for hockey." "Michigan, up until now, hasn't had that reputation," continued Pankratz. "Since we finished second in the coun- try last year, they know we're for real." Michigan's No. I recruit - the top high school player in the nation - is current Michigan forward Kelli Gannon's sister, Kristi. Unlike her sis- ter, Kristi is a defender, which is exact- lv what the Wolverines needed after graduating star backs Ashley Reichenbach and Erica Widder. "She's an outstanding player - very smart and very athletic,' Pankratz said. "In high school she played a multi- tude of sports, and now she plays on the US National's under 21 team. She's very well rounded." Pankratz looks forward to coaching the new generation of Gannons. "The Gannons have been part of our family for four years, and we're happy to keep it in the family," Pankratz said. On the offensive end, the Wolverines nabbed April Fronzoni, another of the nation's most highly recruited players. Fronzoni is a teammate of Kristi Gannon on the US Under-21 team. "April is fast, explosive, and very exciting to watch," Pankratz said. We expect her to be on the front line and to make an impact on the team right away" "She has the moves of Barry Sanders and the speed of Deion Sanders." Since netminder Kati Oakes is grad- uating, Michigan ensured its goal would be safe by recruiting keeper Molly Maloney who will learn the ropes from junior keeper Maureen Tasch . "She is a quick, fierce and feisty goalkeeper," Pankratz said. "She seems very coachable and will learn from (assistant coach) Peggy (Storrar). There's a bright future here for her at that position." Rounding out the recruiting class is Kristi Gannon's high school teammate Erika Banuelos, who Pankratz says is "a smart player with good skills, who's solid in the backfield." Also joining the Wolverines Jennifer Zangara, a for- ward from Toledo, who Pankratz call "very speedy, and an explosive player who will add to the front line." NHL puts McSorley on ice for brutal slash NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL indefinitely suspended Marty McSorley on Tuesday for knocking out Donald Brashear with a stick- swinging hit so savage that police are investigating. The Boston defenseman, known more for his fists than his finesse, struck Brashear, another renowned tough guy, across the right temple and he crumpled to the ice. Brashear's headstruck the ice as his helmet came off. his body twitching and blood oozing from his nose. He sustained a concussion and will be out for at least two to three weeks, the Canucks ,said Tuesday after he was evaluated overnight at a Vancouver hospital. Brashear was released from the hospital and came to GM Place to meet with team trainers Tuesday, but did not comment. The NHL will convene a hearing Wednesday to determine how long the suspension will last and any further punishment. With only 2.7 seconds remaining Monday night, and the Canucks. holding a 5-2 lead, McSorley skated up -- out of Brashear's view - and swung his stick with both hands against Brashear's head. "I apologize to Donald Brashear and all the fans who had to watch that," McSorley said Monday. "I embarrassed my hockey team... I got way tooacarried away. It was a real dumb play." Ohio State guard Redd latest to consider early;o entry into NBA draft COLUMBUS (AP) - Michael Redd said he has not decided whether he will return to Ohio State for his senior season next year. As a matter of fact, he said he's trying not to even think about it. "After the season's over, I'm going to think what the options are and talk to my family about it and make' my decision," the 6-foot-6 swingman said Monday. Current seniors Scoonie Penn, George Reese and Ken Johnson will play their final home game Sunday against Illinois. Redd, the leading scorer for No. 6 Ohio State, said he can't help but think that it might be his last game in the Buckeyes' Value City Arena as well. Frustrated and disappointed with the University? Need help making sense of your U of M experience? Check out http://universitysecrets.com BIG TENS Continued from Page 9 important in collegiate wrestling. This is why Muzashvili was consid- ered a project aftercompeting for only a year in high school. The Michigan State staff has worked hard with the senior, and his results have improved every year. Now Muzashvili has a tight grip on the No. I ranking at 197 pounds with a perfect 26-0 record on the season. "It was a difficult task," Minkel said. "It took a lot of time and patience, but Nick is a bright, persis- tent and hard-working young man. On Jan. 23, it took an immense effort for Michigan's fourteenth- ranked Joe Degain to prevent Muzashvili from pinning him in a 14- 2 major decision. Muzashvili has been over powering opponents all season, and now expectations of a Big Ten and a National Title appear with- in reason. "He's a very focused young man," Minkel said. "He's got all the ele- ments of a championship wrestler. It's definitely his goal." }9 ~ 1 -y1 ~ .., . . Ol , . . .,.. . , w r. W. .... .p ... - -c r -.t . ii; « + * f, I t I - , MULTI COLOR SPECIALISTS * ARTIST ON STAFF " RUSH ORDERS " NEAR U OF M CAMPUS 1217 PROSPECT, ANN ARBOR 665-1771 Swith this ad. http://www.tshirtatudio.com HELP NEW STUDENTS HAVE SOME FUN! The Office of New Student Programs & Student Activities and Leadership are now recruiting for the Social Mentoring Program We are seeking to hire two people to coordinate the Social Mentoring program next fall. This program begins when fresh- men arrive on campus and continues through the first six weeks of school. It is designed to provide new students with an upper class mentor who will help introduce them to the UM social scene in a safe and healthy way. This program is targeted towards new students who want to make their transition to college without alcohol. The Social Mentoring program will facilitate opportunities to meet other students making similar choices, immediately creating a social network on campus. There are two positions available: Project Manager . Oversees the details of the Social Mentoring Program . $12.00 per hour . 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