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No winners in record-breaking game
By J. Brady McCollouA
Daily Sports Writer
EAST LANSING - The Michigan hockey
team was 47 seconds - and one clearing of
the puck - away from exiting Spartan Stadi-
um with an upset victory over its arch-rival
Michigan State, the No. 1 ranked team in the
nation.
As the third period clock rolled under one
minute, the Wolverines held a 3-2 advantage
over the Spartans, who pulled junior goalie
Ryan Miller to set up a 6-on-5 desperation
attempt to tie the game.
Down one mian, Michigan failed to clear
the puck, thanks to the awareness of Michi-
gan State junior defenseman Brad Fast, who
held the puck in the zone, and fired it at
Michigan goalie Josh Blackburn. A scramble
for the rebound ensued, and was finally con-
trolled by Spartan freshman forward Jim
Slater, who put the puck in the only place it
could have gone to score his first collegiate
goal, tying the game at three apiece.
"I wanted to celebrate a little more," said
;Slater, who was corralled by senior captain
Adam Hall after putting the puck past Black-
burn.
"It was just a scramble," Hall said. "I told
Brad Fast that he looked like (a pro) out
there. I've never seen such poise from a col-
lege hockey player in my life. On the offen-
sive blue line, the way he kept his head up
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a The Wolverines' top line produced
all three of Michigan's goals
Fans will not soon forget this
momentous event in East Lansing.
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and saw the entire play - he kept the puck in
numerous times."
After the shock of having its apparent vic-
tory stolen in the final minute, Michigan was
forced into a five-minute sudden-death over-
time to decide the game. With the help of
some tremendous saves by Blackburn, the
Wolverines kept the game knotted at three,
and walked away with one point in the
CCHA standings, if nothing else.
"It's never okay to tie against Michigan
State," Michigan junior forward Mike Cam-
malleri said. "We put a good effort forth and
that's what we're proud of. We're proud of
the heart, determination and character that we
showed."
"Nobody hung their head when they scored
the goal, and we knew we still had a shot to
win the game," Michigan sophomore
defenseman Andy Burnes said. "We weren't
going to let them win the game."
Twenty-two seconds into the first period,
Michigan junior Jed Ortmeyer was called for
tripping. One minute later, Burnes was called
for slashing, setting up a two-man advantage
for the Spartans.
The Wolverines killed the three-on-five,
but were unable to hold Michigan State
scoreless. Shortly after the first penalty
expired, Hall skated free and slid the puck
past Blackburn for the first goal of the game.
Michigan State's second goal of the game
was very similar to its first. After a charging
penalty on Michigan freshman forward
Michael Woodford, Burnes was called for his
second slashing penalty of the game - both
giving the Spartans a two-man advantage
midway through the third period. This time,
Michigan State took advantage of the three-
on-five, as freshman defenseman Duncan
Keith shot the puck past Blackburn from the
point, tying the game at two.
"I thought they were questionable calls,"
said Michigan coach Red Berenson in regard
to the two slashing penalties called on
Burnes. "I was really surprised that they were
called. The first one he didn't even slash the
guy - he just put his stick over his shoulder
and actually got the puck off him. It may
have been a slash from the ref's point of
view, but from where I was standing they
were both questionable calls."
"It was about my first shift of the game,"
.Burnes said. "You come out, your emotions
are flying, you're so intense, so into the
game. The first one, maybe I did, but you
hate to see that happen. It's a bad feeling for
DAVID KATZ/Daily
Despite the rough play in the "Cold War", Michigan alternate captain Mike Cammalleri and Michigan
State forward Tim Hearon were still able to shake hands after the game.
yourself. The second one wasn't a penalty at
all. Especially when you're already one man
down and he calls it."
Michigan can thank one line combination
for its scoring - Ortmeyer, Cammalleri, and
freshman forward Jason Ryznar.
Ryznar tied the game at one at the end of
the first period, after Cammalleri won the
faceoff in the Michigan State zone. Cammal-
leri tallied the final two goals for Michigan
- both momentarily giving the Wolverines
the lead at 2-1, and again at 3-2. He was a
step ahead of Miller the entire game.
With eight freshmen suiting up for both
teams, there were a lot of kinks to be worked
out before playing the first game. Michigan
State coach Ron Mason felt that his team was
in a different situation than Michigan in'
preparing for this game.
"I think there was a lot more pressure on us
to win this game simply because it was,
played in our own barn," Mason said. "Our=
kids had to live with it all week long maybe
more than Michigan did. We've kind of
changed our philosophy this year, so we're
doing a lot of things differently - Michi-
gan's still playing the same style they always'
did. They just reload and away they go."
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Barry Bonds shattered Mark McGwire's single-season
home run record.
Bonds sets new
standard with. 73
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Barry Bonds hit his
73rd home run yesterday, further extending the major
league record he broke two days earlier.
In what could be his final game with the San Fran-
cisco Giants, Bonds connected in the first inning off
Los Angeles' Dennis Springer. The Giants won the
game 2-1.
"This was a great, great way to end it with a victo-
ry and a home run. You can't ask for anything bet-
ter," Bonds said after the game. "I never thought I
could do it."
Bonds, who broke Mark McGwire's record by
slugging two homers on Friday night, homered in his
first at-bat yesterday after taking a day off on Satur-
day. He singled in the third, popped out in the sixth
and flied out in the eighth.
Instead of feeling the pressure in the final few
games of the season, Bonds finished the year in style
- he hit four homers in his final three games.
Bonds shook his head and shrugged his shoulders,
almost in disbelief at what he has accomplished this
season, as he took the field for the top of the second
inning.
When McGwire set his record of 70 homers in
1998, a mark then thought unbreakable, he hit two
homers on the final day of the season and five in his
final three games.
Bond's' homer, onto the arcade above the right-field
fence, was the 567th of his career - leaving him six
behind Harmon Killebrew for sixth all-time. Bonds
started the season 17th on the career list.
The ball was grabbed by Patrick Hayashi, 36, from
nearby Santa Clara County, after a scrum among fans
on the arcade.
Bonds' 73rd home run also wrapped up another
major league record for the Giants' left fielder. He
finished the season with a slugging percentage of
.863, easily surpassing the record of .847 set by Babe
Ruth in 1920.
And it also secured another major league record for
Bonds - he homered every 6.52 at-bats this season,
breaking the record of a homer every 7.27 at-bats set
by McGwire in 1998.
The solo homer came on a full-count knuckleball
Nittany Lions
need a lot of
work to get
back in hunt
STATE COLLEGE - Within the
first three plays of Penn State's
first possession, it was easy to
tell that it was not going to be the Nit-
tany Lions' day.
Penn State's receivers dropped the
first three passes of the game from
freshman quarterback Zack Mills -
the second drop was
welcomed by a cho-
rus of boos from the
Penn State fans.
This one possession
could be a metaphor
for the Nittany
Lions' season thus
far - they have had
opportunities, but JEFF
the players lack the PILLIPS
confidence and per- Ramble
haps the talent nec- On
essary to make the
plays
Even Joe Paterno, who can usually
spin things in a positive way, looked
dejected and at a loss after Saturday's
loss. The entire season for Penn State
is under the microscope, not just
because Paterno needs just one more
win to tie Bear Bryant for most wins all
time, but because the Nittany Lions
struggled mightily last year and with
less talent this year, how will they per-
form? Thus far, it has looked ugly.
Statistically, this is the worst team in
years. Penn State is completely unable
to find a running attack and has yet to
stop opposing offenses from racking up
yardage through the air and the ground.
Football analysts are already predicting
that the Nittany Lions will win at most
one or two games this season. Fans are
calling for Paterno's job.
But Penn State has a lot more prob-
lems than replacing a coaching legend
can solve. It simply lacks the talent
necessary to compete at the level it is
used to.
The Nittany Lions had one of the
most talented teams in the country in
1999, but lost three times en route to an
Alamo Bowl trip.
The recruits since have been highly-
touted, but either suffered career-end-
ing injuries or haven't panned out -
Adam Taliaferro's tragic injury is just
one of many losses.
Just to name a few recruits that
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Quarterback John Navarre threw over and around Bryan Scott and the Nittany Lions for 246 yards and two touchdowns.
Lions stymied by powerful Wolverines
By Jon Schwartz
Daily Sports Editor
STATE COLLEGE - Probably more
because of the Penn State name than any-
one wearing the blue and white this sea-
son, Saturday's game had a lot of
dangerous possibilities for the Wolver-
ines, who came into the game ranked 15th
with a 3-1 record.
They were playing a school that had lost
the last four games in the short gridiron
history between Michigan and Penn State.
They were facing a coach looking for a
record-tying victory. Perhaps most.
notably, the Wolverines were staring
The pesky Nittany Lions wouldn't go
away. The winless team made Michigan
pay for every inch. But hard work and
heart couldn't get Penn State into the end-
zone - by the time the sun had set behind
Beaver Stadium, the Nittany Lions faithful
were dwelling on another loss, this time a
20-0 shutout.
"They gave us a run for our money,"
Michigan tailback B.J. Askew said.
Legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno
had never been shut out at home in his 36
years at the helm. But early on, it was
clear that his team was out of its league.
Take its first drive: Quarterback Zack
Dropped. On third down, he passed to
tight end John Gilmore. Dropped.
Three passes, none of them broken up,
and only the third required any effort from
the receiver. But after three good passes,
it was fourth-and-10. Michigan's Anthony
Jordan partially blocked the ensuing punt.
"The freshman kid goes in there and
throws three perfect passes to start the
game," Paterno said. "All were dropped."
"Those were three great passes that
were catchable," Gilmore said. "Even
though they were great passes, we have to
make the play."
After the game, Paterno was at a loss
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