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2B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - January 28. 2002
CLUBSPORTsWEEKLY
- Edited by Kareem Copeland and Jim Weber
M' hits the ski slopes
against the state's best
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
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Who: Casey Kerney
Hometown: Severna Park, Md.
Sport: Water Polo
Year: Freshman
By Maria Sprow
Daily Sports Writer
Some students don't just pray for
snow, Michigan's alpine ski team actu-
ally travels to it.
In a single season, the team has any-
where from four to six competitions it
travels to - usually at Crystal or
Schuss Mountains, both northern
Michigan. Though members said their
main reason for going isn't to win, it's
just to enjoy the slopes.
"There's not really a lot of stress on
how people do individually," co-captain
Dave Whipp said. "For a lot of people,
it's just a way to get out of town."
For other team members, joining the
team was a way to stay in shape during
college and meet new people.
"Its just a good experience to contin-
ue in the sport," said co-captain Ryan
Ahlberg. "The ski team mixes having
fun while you're in college and staying
involved in athletics."
Although the team cannot practice
year round, members get to know one
another through team events such as
ultimate frisbee sessions.
The team competes in the Michigan
Division of the United States Collegiate
Ski and Snowboard Association. Their
biggest rivals are the 80-member teams
from Western Michigan and Michigan
State. Grand Valley State, Notre Dame,
Northern Michigan and Michigan Tech
also compete in the division.
During competition, the team is
divided into men's and women's teams.
Skiers race according to their level of
expertise, with some having almost no
previous racing experience.
"It doesn't really matter if you've
raced before or not - we have such a
wide variety of skiers," Whipp said,
adding that a few team members pre-
pare to race after only their fourth or
fifth skiing experience.
Members of the team then get to
compete in two races: The slalom,
which is based off technique, and the
giant slalom, which is faster and longer.
Even though they didn't get a lot of
practice time, the men's and women's
teams finished third in their Jan. 12
meet, the first of the season.
At a three-day invitational in Ohio
last weekend, members of the team
came in first and second in the slalom
and second and third in the giant
slalom.
Though winning is nice, Ahlberg
said the most important part of being
on the team is representing Michigan
through sportsmanship.
"It's competitive but it's not too com-
petitive," he said. "I'm just proud to be
able to represent the University in an
organization that lets students be ath-
letes."
What: With 10 goals in four games, Kerney made an impressive debut for
the Wolverines in the Michigan Invitational. In the final game of the four-
team invitational, Kerney recorded her second hat-trick of the weekend in a
10-9 comeback victory over Indiana yesterday. Her other hat-trick came on
Saturday in a 9-6 loss to Cal-Santa Barbara. The Wolverines were 2-2 on
the weekend with their other win against Michigan State's club team. Kerney
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AP PHOTO
In his third year as New England's coach, Bill Belichick is doused by formes Michigan
cornerback Ty Law (24) after the Patriots beat Pittsburgh 24-17 in the AFC title game.
SenioritiS
Even though the college football season is officially over, there are still plenty of
games to be played by seniors and other underclassmen preparing for the NFL Draft in
April. Here are some of the Wolverines who have and will participate in these bowls.
Senior Bowl (Saturday)
Marquise Walker, WR: Walker caught five passes for 66 yards en route to being
named the North's M.V.P. He is thought to be a second-round pick, possibly
higher should his 40-yard dash time improve.
Hayden Epstein, K: Epstein connected on 20- and 45-yard field goals and had
two extra points in the North's 41-26 loss to the South.
Larry Foote, LB: Big Ten Defensive'Player of the Year.
Gridiron Classic (Saturday)
Kurt Anderson, C and Todd Howard, CB: Both played for Team USA and lost to
Team Florida 42-13.
Hula Bowl Maui All-Star Classic (Feb. 2)
Bill Seymour, TE; Eric Brackins, LB and Jonathon Goodwin, OL
Wednesday, Jan. 30
W Tennis vs. Notre Dame, 5 p.m.
M Basketball at Michigan State, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31
W Basketball vs. Iowa, 7 p.m.
Hockey at Lake Superior State 7:05 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 1
W Swim/Diving vs. Northwestern, 4 p.m.
Wrestling vs. Illinois, 7 p.m.
W Gymnastics vs. Florida, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 2
M Tennis vs. Tulsa, 12 p.m. BRET
M Swim/Diving at Ohio State, 1 p.m. The Wolverines face
W Swim/Diving vs. Notre Dame, 3
Hockey vs. Lake Superior State (Detroit), 7:35 p.m.
M Basketball vs. Wisconsin, 8 p.m.
M Gymnastics at Oklahoma, vs. Nebraska, 8 p.m.
M Track/Field at George Mason Patriot Games, 11 a.m.
W Track/Field at George Mason Patriot Games, 11 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 3
M Tennis vs. Pennsylvania, 12 p.m.
W Basketball vs. Northwestern, 2 p.m.
W Gymnastics at State of Michigan Classic (Ypsilanti), 2 p.m.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Picking a starting quarterback is
not supposed to be this hard.
Not when you're headed to the Super Bowl, and especially
not when your team is on the hook for $900,000 to one guy
and $103 million to the other.
But after New England put the finishing touches on yester-
day's 24-17 upset of the Steelers, a full-blown quarterback
controversy was staring Patriots coach Bill Belichick in the
face - for the second time this season, no less.
Former Michigan quarterback Tom Brady, the bargain-
basement passer who stepped in when veteran Drew Bledsoe
was injured after the second game of the regular season, gave
roes down 17
way to Bledsoe after rolling his ankle just before halftime.
For the first time since a vicious hit by the Jets' Mo Lewis
four months ago sheared a blood vessel in his chest, Bledsoe
stepped onto a field with something on the line. To no one's
surprise, he was masterful.
"You don't give a guy $100 million if you don't think he
can be a championship quarterback," Pittsburgh safety Lee
Flowers said. "Nobody on our sideline was celebrating when
Brady went out."
Brady was still waiting for his chance to wrap his hands
around the AFC Championship trophy when someone asked
him how the ankle felt.
Rams return to
big show again
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis
Rams can be held down for just so
long before Kurt Warner, Marshall
Faulk and Isaac Bruce take over.
When they did in the second half
of the NFC championship game, the
Rams earned their second trip to the
Super Bowl in three years.
Their 29-24 victory yesterday
over the Philadelphia Eagles sent the'
Rams to New Orleans to meet the
surprising New Eng-
land Patriots. Two
years ago, St. Louis
beat Tennessee for its
first Super Bowl title.
The trip south did-
n't look likely early in
the game, as the
Eagles' stingy defense
kept the Rams off-.
balance. But in the _
second half, Warner, A
the league's MVP;
Faulk, a three-time
Offensive Player of the Year; and
Bruce, Warner's favorite receiver,
were too much.
Faulk set a career playoff high
with 159 yards rushing , his 84 at
halftime was a personal mark - and
Bruce had eight receptions for 84
yards and a touchdown.
Warner finished 22-of-33 passing
for 212 yards and one touchdown.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W
New Jersey2
Boston 2
Orlando 2
Philadelphia 2
Washington 2:
New York 1
Miami
Central Division
W
Milwaukee 2
Toronto 2
Detroit 21
Indiana 2
Charlotte
Atlanta 14
Cleveland 13
Chicago 9
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Midwest Division
W
Dallas
Minnesota.
San Antonio 29
Utah 22
Houston 14
Denver 1
Memphis1
Pacific Division W
Sacramento 3
LA Lakers 29
Seattle2
Portland 22
LA Clippers 2
PhoenixS21
Golden State 14
L PCT GB PF
! 14 .674- 95.6
! 17 .605 3 96.2
!3 22 .513 7 100.4
21 .5127 90.4
l 20 .512 7 91.2
.25 .405 11.5 90.4
.527 .357 13.5 85.5
VL PCT GB PF
1 16 .619- 98:3
!19 .578 1.5 92.5
L20 .512 4.5 94.2
3 23 .500 5 96.6
!23 .465 6.5 94.4
.29 .326 12.5 94.3
.330 .302 13.5 91.8
133 .214 17 85.3
PA
91.6
93.7
97.2
88.8
92.2
93.9
88.6
PA
96.8
92.1
93.2
96.7
95.2
100.8
97.3
94.5
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W'
Philadelphia 30
NY Islanders 25
NY Rangers 25
New Jersey 21
Pittsburgh 22
Northeast Division
Boston
Ottawa
Toronto
Montreal
Buffalo
Southeast Division
Carolina
Washington
Tampa Bay
Florida
Atlanta
W
27
26
26
22
22
W
21
20
18
16
13
L T OTL Pts GF GA
136 2 68160116
175 3 58143137
214 3 57 152 160
207 3 52 126 127
225 2 51 121 140
L T OTL Pts GF GA
153 7 64 152 129
176 3 61 160 129
175 4 61 149 132
218 2 54 140 142
254 1 49 139 136
L T OTL Pts GF GA
199 5 58 148 162
258 1 49 146 167
265 2 431001240
2943 39 106156
296 4 36 125.184
L PCT GB PF PA
Q12 .727- 104.5100.1
112 .721.5 101.8 95.6
413 .6902 98.2 92.5
!22 .500 10 96.1 96.2
.30 .318 18 92.3 96.6
3 29 .310 18 92.9 97.5
.31 .279 19.5 90.6 98.4
VL PCT GB PF PA
13 10 .767 - 104.2 96.4
!12 .707 3 102.0 92.5
3 20 .535 10 97.8 96.4
!20 .524 10.5 95.4 93.3
!22 .500 11.5 95.4 95.8
!22 .488 12 98.3 97.3
.28 .333 18.5 95.0 99.3
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Nashville
Columbus
Nofthviwest Division
Colorado
Edmonton
Vancouver
Calary
Minnesota"
Pacific Division
San Jose
Dallas
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Anaheim
W
36
30
28
19
14
L T OTL
95 2
159 0
146 3
249 0
297 1
W L T OTL
30 16 6 1
25 20 7 2
25 244 1
20 21,8 2
17 22'9 4
Pts GF GA
79 166 112
69 152 140
65 147 116
47 130 137
36 104 143
Pts GF GA
67 135 105
59 139 128
55 159 143
50 119,.134,;
47 1 4'151
Saturday's games
MIAMI 90, New Jersey 77
NY Knicks 129, MILWAUKEE 127 (20T)
Sacramento 114, UTAH 90
Houston 111, CHARLOTTE 104 (OT)
Boston 108, CLEVELAND 101
Yesterday's games
PHILADELPHIA 93, LA Lakers 87
TORONTO 106, Orlando 97
Today's games
LA Clippers at MEMPHIS, 8 P.M.
Miami at UTAH, 9 P.M.
Tomorrow's games
Minnesota at CLEVEIAND, 7 P.M.
Detroit at WASHINGTON, 7 P.M.
LA Lakers at ATLANTA, 7:30 P.M.
Philadelphia at NY KNIcKS, 7:30 P.M.
LA Clippers at DALLAS, 8 P.M.
Boston at MILWAUKEE, 8 P.M.
Golden State at HOUSTON, 8:30 P.M.
Charlotte at SAN ANTONIO, 8:30 P.M.
Miami at DENVER, 9 P.M.
Chicago at PHOENIX, 9 P.M.
Portland at SEATTLE, 10 P.M.
W
25
23
23
21
17
L T OTL Pts GF GA
16 7 3 60 146 128
186 4 56 137 138
197 2 55 135 118
197 4 53 124 133
296 3 43 121138
Yesterday's games
MONTREAL 3, San Jose 1
Buffalo 3, WASHINGTON 2
Today's games
Chicago at BOsToN, 7 P.M.
Tampa Bay at NY RANGERS, 7 P.M.
Phoenix at ATLANTA, 7:30 P.M.
Anaheim at ST. Louis, 8 P.M.
Calgary at MINNESOTA, 8 P.M.
Columbus at DALLAS, 8:30 P.M.
Detroit at EDMONTON, 9 P.M.
Los Angeles at CoLoRADO, 9 P.M.
Nashville at VANCoUvER, 10:30 P.M.
Tomorrow's games
Buffalo at CAROLINA, 7 P.M.
New Jersey at NY ISLANDERS, 7 P.M.
Pittsburgh at PHILADELPHIA, 7 P.M.
San Jose at TORONTO, 7:30 P.M.
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