2E - New Student Edition - The Michigan Daily -- Wednesday, September 8, 1999 - I-- - I INFORMATION 'U' CA MICHIGAN TICKET OFFICE Tickets to all 'M' sporting events )1 CHIIGAN'S ROAD FOOTBALL OPPONENTS (same stadiums may be sold out) $yraeuse (Sept. 18) 1-88 iiconsin (Sept. 25) (60 1ichigan State (Oct. 9) 1-800 Indiana (Oct. 30) 1-8 Penn State (Nov. 13) 1-8 NUSE 764-0247 8-366-3849* 8) 262-1440 0-GOSTATE 00-447-4648 00-863-3336 * Can only be purchased as a package deal with t4lets to the Sept. 11 game against Central Aichigan. LOCAL PROFESSIONAL TEAMS Carr takes long view of recruits By Chris Grandstaff Daily Sports Writer In college football, it seems, the rich just continue to get richer. One year removed from their national champi- onship season of 1997, and what many called the No. I recruiting class in the nation, the Wolverines struck gold again with yet another solid recruiting class. Although not quite as polished as the '97 class, which- included highly touted quarterback Drew Henson and running back Justin Fargas (out for the 1999 season), the Wolverines have landed the No. 10 recruiting class in the nation, according to ESPN recruiting analyst Bobby Burton. There are no immediate superstars in this year's class, but what the Wolverines may lack in star quality they make up for in quantity. Michigan coach Lioyd Carr and his staff have signed a whopping 24 recruits in the off- scason - the most of Carr's four-year career. "Our coaching staff did a tremendous job and met our needs in a lot of areas," Carr said. "I like the potential of this class but it's going to be three or four years before we know." Not only did they do a tremendous job in landing such a large class this season, but in grabbing recruits from all across the country. "I think that is something that the attractiveness of the University of Michigan and the football program's tradi- tion brings about," Carr said. "Our coaching staff and the backgrounds that each brings, have enabled us to get into some areas that we have been unable to in previous years. We have done very well, especially in the state of California. I think throughout the country, most pro- grams are spreading their recruiting efforts across the country." The strength of the class lies in the offensive line and tackles Demetrius Solomon and Tony Pape, both of whom where ranked among Burton's top 100 players. "Both are potentially great tackles," Carr said. "They have the size and athleticism that you like. They are com- petitive guys. I think the tackle position is one area that we felt we needed to satisfy during the recruiting year, and I think we have with both individuals." In addition to Solomon and Pape, the Wolverines also signed Andy Brown and the enormous 6-2, 318-pound Courtney Morgan to the offensive line. SWEET Continued from Page 2E I RQDn WINGS Tnath win was critical ,- forM1N' LIONS (313) 396-7575 1-800-616-7627 (248) 258-4437 (248) 377-0100 TIGERS PISTONS MARGARET MYERS/Day Justin Fargas produced in his first season - but a knee Injury will force him to miss his second. The Wolverines signed two other top-100 players from Burton's list - defensive back .Jeremy LeSeur and Morgan's high school teammate, running back Charles Drake. His high school coach said Drake "remindcd him of Marcus Allen," Carr said. Although this ycar's class only included four top-100 players, Carr cautioned against putting too much empha- sis on recruiting magazines and so-called recruiting gurus. "There are more recruiting nagazines than there are players. I think," Carr said. "Everyone has different opin- ions about different players. There are players that other schools recruit that we reject and vice versa. What it comes down to is doing a thorough job evaluating a kid in all the areas that are important. You want players who will fit your needs and will be successful in your pro- gram." And it looks like the Wolverines have done just that, but only time will tell whether they've found a future dia- mond in the rough or just another lump of coal. then threw brick across the field to a diving Ienson - but the result was a third-down incompletion and a Mice higa1n punt. Big itackles by Whitley on third down, and James Hall on fourth down, stalled the Razorbacks' next drive inside Michigan territory. After the Wolverines couldn't mov* the ball, Arkansas struck xwith a 35- yard touchdown reception by Michael Williams, who stiff-armed Marcus Ray after the catch en route to the end zone. Clarence Williams returned the following kickoff 40 yards, putting, the Wolverines in position for their first touchdown. Streets took a short Brady pass 33 yards, Williams .ar- ried for 11 on the next play and thlie6 plays later, Thomas went two yards for the score. Two minutes later, linebacker la-n Gold picked off a pass and returned it 46 yards for a touchdown to mak the score 17-7. After Arkansas added a field goal Brady moved the Wolverines 69 yards in 1:38. The result was anoth- er short touchdown run by Thomas, and a 24-10 halftime lead. The sec- and half was up-and-down, but th* end result was OK by the Wolverines. "For the program, it gives us grcat momentum going into next year"" said senior Sam Sword, Michigan's defensive MVP for the game. "And for the seniors, it was great to go out in style.", Ihas deep' E ., . - THREE FLOORS OF STUFF YOU SIMPLY CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT New and Used Textbooks Medical Books and Supplies law Books Art and Dr ofin Supplies SChool and OfEe Supplies GreeIing Cards Sprint PCS Phones McFarland Calculators In-store CLIIQUf Counter Compuler Supplies Backbacks and Briefcases O f M Sportswear BOOK & SUPPLY Art prints and Posters HOURS Candy and Snacks M-F 9-6 fax Service SAT 9:30-5 SUN NOON-5 Special Orders team for his first year 734-665-4990 IONDO I KI 01119 130J994-0,(60 3175. STATEF ANN ARMMANI48104 By Chris Grandstaff Dily Sports Witer Although 1999-2000 wrestling sea- son may be a year of transition for Michigan's coaching staff, it is far from a transition year on the mats. After 21 years under the direction of head coach Dale Bahr, the Wolverines will head into the next millennium under new leader- ship, Seven-year assistant and former wrestler Joe McFarland will take over the reins for the Michigan grapplers this season. The Wolverines return eight of 10 starters from last season's team. which finished 13th at the NCAA Championships. The group is headlined by junior All-American and national runner-up Erick "Otto" Olson at 174 pounds. Olson led the Wolverines with. an impressive 37-4 record last season, and McFarland thinks Olson could start the season ranked No. I in his weight class. "Otto has an incredible drive and work ethic," McFarland said. "His goal this year is to wil an NCAA champi- onship and he's going to make sure no one gets in his way. The time that he puts in and the determination that he has make him a great role model for the rest of the team. I'm really looking for him to be one of the leaders this season." Look for at least three other Wolverines to have standout seasons,too. Junior Damion Logan and sophomore Andy Hrovat are. both returning All-Americans - at 141 pounds and 184 pounds respectively - and should be ranked among the nation's preseason top 10. Also expect senior 133-pounder Joe Warren to contend for, All-American honors after a disappoint- ing NCAA wrestling Championship last season. "This is my senior year," Warren said, "and my expectations are very high. I don't plan on leaving without a national championship. As a team, we were so young last year and we had a lot of tal- ent. It's going to be tough not to bebi- ter this season. If we're not rankgd among the top three or four in the nation we're going to be disappointed." Whether or not the Wolverines wi e solid in all ten classes may depend on how well this year's incoming classper forms. Intermat Wrestling Magazine has this year's crop ranked as the nation' 10th best class. The class should solidify the Wolverine depth, which means goo things for the 1999-2000 grappler. "More depth on the roster mean more competition' McFarland said "More competition at each indtvt weight class is going to make us a muc stronger team." Expect McFarland himself t6 jum into the mix and add to the competitio in practice. McFarland was a four-tim All-American at Michigan from 1981- 1984, and is one of the most successfu wrestlers in the history of the program. As a coach, McFarland hasn't beer too shabby either. In just his first year at head coach at Indiana (1990) McFarland and the Hoosiers com* the only undefeated dual-meet recor i Division I, and placed eighth at th NCAA Championships. For his effort: that season, McFarland was named Bij Tecn coach of the year. Also, he is chiefly responsible fo both the stellar recruiting class of '9' and this year's class. "It's going to be different withou coach Bahr running the program t season," Warren said. "But I'm loc forward to having coach McFarland a the head man." McFarland had the team working al summer in Ann Arbor so that they arn completely prepared for the upcomin season. "You have to pay the price an work 12 months a year if you want t keep up with the Iowas, Minnesotas an Oklahoma States," McFarland said. "I we do that, and stay determined all sea son, we could be a pretty darn t team this year." BELIEVE IT OR NOT, THEY ARE IN CLASS0. SOCCER MANIA Woodland Plaza Fxcitement and adventure tial and helps you take o is the course description, the challenge of command and Army ROTC is the There's no obligatio m Tt'c the one c11ea ,intil or iu inior vear. an n 1. n d 2276 South Main Street Ann Arbor Michigan 48103 (734) 994 - 5292 C4:mp A r re ando Tam Salen I I