_ _ _The Michigan Daily - Friday, September 15, 2000 - 13
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ILLINOIS (-15) vs California
Iowa State (-2.5) vs IOWA
OHIO STATE (-23) VS Miami (OH)
Minnesota (-8.5) VS BAYLOR
Purdue (-5) VS NOTRE DAME
KENTUCKY (-4) VS Indiana
TCU (-12.5) VS Northwestern
Washington (-3.5) vs COLORADO
Florida (-3) vs TENNESSEE
Penn State (-5.5) vs PITTSBURGH
Michigan State (-10) vs MISSOURI
SOUTH CAROLINA (-14) vs Eastern Michigan
Texas (-12.5) vs STANFORD
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UCLA passing vs. Michigan
passing defense: Don't get too
excited for this one. Two teams -
two backup quarterbacks.
And while Michigan's backup is
surprising the nation with his play
the last two weekends, UCLA's back-
up was taken out last weekend in the
second half because of his poor per-
formance, while the third-stringer
led them to victory. Both quarter-
backs faced weak opponents - one
came out on top.
Even with that poor first half per-
formance, sophomore Ryan McCann
will start for the Bruins. Coach Bob
Toledo has said that he will not hes-
itate to replace him with Scott
McEwan - just as he did last week
- if McCann has a repeat perfor-
mance.
Michigan's secondary hasn't faced
a real test yet, which could get
UCLA off to a nice start. But the
Wolverines have an experienced sec-
ondary that will show their true col-
ors quickly.
With James Whitley leading the
way and an impressive DeWayne
Patmon, Julius Curry and Charles
Drake at the safety positions,
UCLA's receiving core doesn't stand
a chance.
Advantage: Michigan
UCLA rushing vs. Michigan
rushing defense: Running back
DeShaun Foster has been the heart
and sole of the Bruins this season.
He has racked up 140 yards last
weekend and an average of over 160
yards the past two weeks, and all five
of the teams rushing touchdowns.
Against Michigan will be no dif-
ferent. Michigan's inexperienced
line - dwindled by the injury of
Jake Frysinger - will not be able to
contain Foster. Even though Rice ran
the ball for three straight hours on
the Wolverines, they still have yet to
see anything like Foster. This will be
the first real test for the line, and
unfortunately they can't ace it on
their first try.
Advantage: UCLA
Special Teams: This was sur-
rounded by a huge question mark
last season for the Wolverines. It
seemed as though everyone on the
squad got an opportunity to show
their skills returning the ball. But
now the questions are answered:
The Wolverines tested the waters
early but seem to have settled on
Ronald Bellamy as their punt return-
er. Averaging 14 yards a return,
expect to see Bellamy once again
this weekend in Los Angeles.
Walter Cross is the go-to guy on
the kick returns and Carr seems con-
fident that he will be there in the
long run.
Hayden Epstein started last season
with an injury but says he is healthi-
er than ever this season. But his
kicking hasn't necessarily shown
that. He admitted to kicking the ball
too low to make up for long dis-
tances, but instead has led to some
missed field goals. Hie also admitted
his punting has been low not allow-
ing his teammates to get downfield
quick enough.
The Bruins also seem inconsistent.
Their field goal kicker, Chris
Griffith, is .500 so far - and so is
Epstein.
Their kick returner, Ricky
Manning, is quick - and so is
Bellamy.
This one could go either way.
Advantage: even
The Wolverines may not be tested
as of yet, but that doesn't mean they
aren't ready. Michigan will be up for
the test. Remember, its a trip to the
Rose Bowl.
Michigan 27, UCLA 20
Fe arless Wolenes '
open Big Ten slate 4 j
By Sam Duwe
Daily Sports Writer
This weekend brings a Big Ten rock
oning to the field as the Michiga
women's soccer team takes on Purdu
and Indiana.
It's a good thing that the Wolverine
aren't afraid of anything.
In fact, if coach Debbie Belkin
Rademacher has her way, the next fex
days of Big Ten openers will produce
couple of strong wins, propelling he
team into the conference schedule tha
will determine the fate of Michigan.
"At the beginning of the year, we se
our goal to win the Big Te
Championship," Rademacher said
"That goal hasn't changed."
But both the opponents have thei
reasons to be confident. In the I
games played between them, pnly on
was a loss: Purdue's loss to third
ranked Nebraska.
So why is the coach so confident'?
Last Sunday could be a factor
Michigan trounced Missouri 7-0
destroying any hopes of a Tigers' vic
tory in the first half with five goals.
Although Michigan won onlv one o
its four non-conference cgaies
Rademacher takes pride in the fact tha
the early season schedule was hard.
"Our losses haven't deterred us," she
said. "Each of our three defeats were
by a team that was ranked in the top 20
- in the nation. If anything, playing these
n tough teams has prepared us for Big
e Tens."
On Friday, Michigan will travel to
West Lafayette, and on Sunday, to
Bloomington.
i- The Wolverines will look toward
w their leaders, Kacy Beitel and Abby
a Crumpton, for experience and point
er production. They will look toward their
at net, and fill it with either Carissa
Stewart or Suzie Grech, who have been
et splitting the duties. Finally, they will
rn look to their confidence, pride and atti-
I. tude, the keys to last Sunday's win.
Last year in their first meeting,
r Michigan beat Purdue 4-1. The
I Wolverines also lead the all-time series
e with Indiana 5-2, the last encounter
- being a 3-0 Michigan victory.
Next weekend, Big Ten action con-
tinues as Michigan comes home and
r. faces Wisconsin on September 22 and
Minnesota on the 24th.
- For the team, the first three losses of
the season don't matter much.
f "You have to remember, it's not how
you start the season," Rademacher
t said. "But rather, it's how you finish
it."
SAM HOLLENSHEAD/ Daily
The Michigan women's soccer team has fought some serious non-conference bat-
ties thus far. But, the real fun is just beginning: Big Ten play starts today.
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