4 14A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 5, 2002 Goalie Maloney ready to take over By Dan Rosen Daily Sports Writer Watching her predecessor Maureen Tasch celebrate a 2-0 shutout of No. 1 Maryland to win the 2002 national cham- pionship, Michigan goal- keeper Molly Maloney knew she had her work cut out for her. Tasch's graduation last spring meant that Maloney would inherit the starting job - and all of the added pres- sure that comes with replac- ing a winner - this season. "After Mo's great season, after she graduated, I was just thinking 'Wow, I have OCKER F Who: Michigan ( Central Michigan Ball State (0-0) When:10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sund Latest: This ma beginning of a homestand for Wolverines. Carolina and Wake Forest. "She's already had three tremendous games under her belt against three of the best teams in the country," Michigan coach Marcia Pankratz said. "We have complete, complete faith in her ability. She's our starting goalie, and 1 4 she's going to do a great job IELD for us all year." 1-1) vs. Maloney will try to contin- (2-0) and ue to earn such compliments when Michigan opens a nine- Saturday game homestand this week- ay end. The Wolverines will face rks the off against Central Michigan rine-game at 10 a.m. Saturday and Ball the State at 1 p.m. on Sunday. If Maloney continues to play well, it will probably not be much of a surprise to Pankratz. Michigan's coach knew what she had when she brought Maloney aboard two years ago. With more experience, Pankratz is confident that the junior will only get better. "We recruited her as one of the best goalies in the nation," Pankratz said. "She's incredibly athletic and quick. She works extremely hard. Now it's just a mat- ter of her getting in the goal cage and commanding the field." Maloney is quick to credit the expe- rienced defense in front of her for her early success; "They work so hard for me, and the shutouts are just as much a credit to them as they are to me," Maloney said. This weekend, the Wolverines will be trying to bounce back from a tough 2-0 loss to Wake Forest last Sunday. In that game, the team managed 10 shots, but were unable to convert any of them for goals. "We had our chances to win the game and sometimes you put them in and some- times you don't," Pankratz said. "To play (Wake Forest) early is really good experi- ence for us. It measures where we are and helps us get to the next level for Big Tens." Maloney is also optimistic about the team's chances to defend last year's national title. "I think we realize that last year was last year and now we've got this whole new year ahead of us," Maloney said. "We're excited for our new season. We want to show that last year wasn't a fluke." 4 some big shoes to fill,"' Maloney said. "I trained really hard in the off-season, and I've just been getting myself mentally pre- pared. I've been realizing that I really have to step up." If the first week of the season is any indication, the junior from Illinois will be' up to the challenge. Maloney allowed a total of just three goals against the U.S. National Team, North 4 PHOTOG/Daily Junior forward April Fronzoni plans on trying to give new goalkeeper Molly Maloney some early leads this season. Wisconsin rookie has another night to shine BIG TEN Continued from Page 13A receiving, 77 rushing, and three touchdowns. It is tough to see Illinois winning its second game away from home with nine first-year starters. If Southern Miss can control standout wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, it will pull away with a close victory. Southern Miss 28, Illinois 24 ' West Virginia (1-0) at No. 25 Wisconsin (2-0 - Saturday, 12:10 p.m. ESPN-Plus: Wisconsin has risen in the ranks ever since it knocked the lights out of UNLV West Virginia couldn't have dominated more than it did, although it was against a laughable Tennessee-Chat- tanooga squad. West Virginia will have its hands full in Madison this Saturday. As long as enough light is provided, fans will be able to see wide receiver John Orr break more rookie receiving records as he gives the West Virginia cornerbacks FULBRIGHT PROGRAM FOR STUDY & RESEARCH ABROAD The HIE Fulbright programs support study abroad in over 100 countries, providing grants for research, study and travel for selected countries, and various other opportunities such as teaching assistantships.. The competition is open to U.S. students at all graduate levels, and to seniors who will have graduated by the time the award is to be used. 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Rookie running back Maurice Clar- rett (21 carries, 175 yards) will again be expected to lead the Buckeyes' charge after he debuted two weeks ago with the most impressive first game of any freshman running back in Ohio State history. In addition to his ability to break long runs (two of his touchdowns were from more than 40 yards out), he also delivers a brutal style of running that Buckeye fans have been dying for. Look for another 100-yard game for the freshman as he stiff arms his way past Kent State's linebackers. Ohio State 49, Kent State 14 Indiana (1-0) at Utah (1-0) - Saturday, 8 p.m.: Indiana defensive tackle Kris Dielman certainly earned the title of Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week. It is sad that even with his amazing effort of five tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery, the Hoosiers could only muster an eight- point victory over William and Mary. Utah running back Marty Johnson walked all over Utah State, and should have no problem handling Dielman and the rest of the Indiana line. Utah can certainly take advan- tage of a young Indiana team as it searches for a reliable starting quar- terback. Utah 21, Indiana 17 Iowa (1-0) at Miami (Ohio) (1- 0) - Saturday, 12:10 p.m. ESPN-Plus: After the first 15 min- utes of its season passed, Iowa already had 37 points already under its belt. The Hawkeyes went on to romp Akron 57-21. The pass-and-catch tandem of Brad Banks and Maurice Brown looked very impressive, connecting for two long touchdowns. The Mid- western Miami team was also pro- ductive, pulling away with a close victorywin North Carolina. However, an improved Miami team will still not be al;le to defeat Iowa, especially after being murdered at the hands of the Buckeyes last season. 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