Friday, September 17, 1999 - The Michian Da - i5 *Wanted: More 'M' blueliners WALK-ONS Continued from Page 12 ing to get into the Blue-White game." Jeremy Metz, a member of the club team, said the varsity squad takes the best walk-ons to compete in the Blue-White game. "They probably take the ones that they feel won't be embar- rassed or get hurt," Metz said. Metz, who plans to try out for the varsity team for his third- straight year, is also aware of coach Berenson's high standards. "He (coach Berenson) won't just take someone if they need them," Metz said. "He has to be good." Metz, a defenseman, has heard the rumors that Berenson is looking for players in his position. But those rumors aren't getting Metz's hopes up. 0 "My ultimate goal is that I would make the team," Metz said. "But it's great just to be able to skate and play with the varsity players." Even though it is unlikely that many of the varsity hopefuls will actually make the team, there have been a few lucky ones who have climbed up the ranks. Junior Krikor Arman, who is currently on academic schol- arship walked on to the team in 1997. Arman had an impres- sive Michigan debut with two first-period goals in his first four shifts two seasons ago against Notre Dame. Arman turned down scholarships from eastern schools for a 'dance to play with the Wolverines. "Before coming to Michigan I asked Berenson if I had a chance to play on the team," Arman-said. "I came here expect- ing to make it." Harriers head to Penn State for first meet By Ryan C. Moloney 1aix Sporns Writr The Michigan men's cross country team will look to solidify a top-10 early season ranking this weekend when they travel to State College for the Spiked Shoe Invitational. Joining the Wolverines at the meet are Princeton, Georgetown and James Madison - all ranked teams in the NCAA coaches poll. It will be a good opportunity for Michigan to answer the question which has plagued it in this young cross country season - can it win without last year's All-American tan- dem of John Mortimer and Todd Snyder ? Last year Mortimer and Snyder finished third and fifth respectively, leading the Wolverines to the Big Ten title. At the NCAA Championships, Snyder took 10th and Mortimer 31st en route to a fourth place team fin- ishI. "Traditionally, we've been the best team in the field," senior co-captain Steve Lawrence said. "Nobody is going to win races like last season and other teams'know that. "This race will be a good indica- tion of where were at." Jay Cantin and Lawrence will be called on this season to pick up the slack from the departure of Mortimer and Snyder. Cantin, the Big Ten champion in the 1500 meters, looks like the early favorite to hold the number one position on the team. Not to be overlooked are Junior Mike Wisniewski and Sophomore Mark Pilja. Both crossed the line first at the annual Michigan Open time trial and should challenge Cantin along with Lawrence for the number one position. The competition amongst the team bodes well in a number of aspects the most important being the pack running strategy which has eluded the Wolverines in recent years because of the Mortimer-Snyder insurance. According to Lawrence, it's time to step up. "Everybody's pretty green," he said. "We're a bunch of no-name guys compared to (Mortimer- Snyder). They will be tough to replace, but we're all running pretty close together and we are capable of finishing close to the front. "We're bunching up better than we did in the past " . I ! 1 FILE PHOTO Dave Huntzicker and the Michigan defense may need some walk-on help this season after the loss of Mike Van Ryn. Even though Berenson is not be holding his breath for walk- on tryouts, some eager hockey players may be. And this season, with the loss of three defensemen, the Michigan fans could see some new blood at Yost. SPARTY OULS TFhe NC A xed Michigan States probation for two yeryetrdyKsdo th e tokowinv io tiorl 7 Two ineigible track athletes practiced, one other was improperly recruited, 7 Improper employmnt of wrestlers at surnmer ca mps. ^1 The head women's trak coach and a graduate astan violated NCAA ethcs standards. 1 Athletes were asked tc) Ie to investigators. 1 The NCAA also found several secondary violations. PROBATION Continued from Page 12 assistant violated NCAAz promt~ons ut ethical conduct. Friedenthal said that some athletes had been asked to Tie to Michigan State investigators. Ele en w restling athletes were improperly Lmploycd at ummcr einns for several years and improper recruit- ing inducements were provided to fiye wrestlers, It said student-athletes received excessiv e reimbursement for transportation, clothing and lodging. "Svevral secondary violations also wcre lound in both programs," the NCAA said. It adopted penalties imposed by Michigan State, includlir': a T'he won's ")track and field 1p ro- gram was placed on probation begin- ning Jan. I.1N(7" The hcad women's track and field coach was replaced as of Jan. 31. 1997. 0 he volunteer women's track and field coach was,. not tat