The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 9A BROWN From Page 8A that's really playing for the first time extensively has to have." Inthehopesofgainingthatrecogni- tion, Brown has recommitted him- self to film study, though he prefers the hands-on work of practice. "You can watch a lot of film, you can tell that it's faster than high school," Brown said. "You can watch on the sideline and tell that everybody is moving a lot faster. But until you actually get in the game, you don't realize how quick every- thing happens." Brown appeared to be catching up to game speed against Miami (Ohio) and nearly had an intercep- tion in the second quarter. The pass was tipped and sailed right toward him - but Brown dropped it. On Monday, he admitted to thinking ahead on his potential pick-six, instead of watching the ball into his hands. Despite the disappointment of a missed opportunity, Brown knows more chances will come. He's hoping they'll come this weekend. Having grown up in Columbus, Ind., many of Brown's childhood friends are Notre Dame fans and his final college decision came down to the Wolverines or the Fighting Irish. With the anticipation of a rivalry game and Brown's connection to Notre Dame, the stage appears to be set for a breakout game - and maybe eventhatinterception return he missed out on last week. But when his highlight-reel moment comes, Brown isn't looking for a bandwagon. - "If they jump on board because I have a touchdown.return, they're not really true fans anyways," Brown said. "I like the people who have been there with me since App. State." LACROSSE From Page 8A "We talked about what a spe- cial opportunity this is to be a Michigan athlete," he said. "Once kids learn about it - what we do, how we do it and how spe- cial it is - they want to be a part of it." The team's hard work and var- sity attitude made last year's suc- cess possible. The Wolverines went 20-0 in the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association, the first team to ever go undefeated. The team also, won the cham- pionship after 10 consecutive appearances in the league's tour- nament, defeating Chapman, 14-11, in a nerve-wracking title game. Paul believes the key to future success is Michigan filling the gaps left by last year's senior class - a class that included Bre- kan Kohlitz, the first-ever MCLA player to be drafted by a Major League Lacrosse team. "I think talent-wise, we'll be able to replace wha't we lost," Paul said. "But whether or not we can recreate that kind of chemis- try and leadership, that's going to be the question." Paul may have his doubts, but Elyachar believes Michigan can duplicate its success with hard work. "We weren't always the best team on the field," he said. "But we made a point to outwork every team we played last year. If we don't do that again this year, we won't win." If the team can repeat the suc- cess oflast year, Paulhas no doubt lacrosse will become a Michigan varsity sport in the near future. "Eventually," he said, "we will grow big enough that they can't avoid us." * STAFF PICKS The Daily football writers do their best to predict what happens * in the 2008 college football season. Courtney Ratkowiak Nate Sandals Dan Feldman ian Robinson Lauren Perlin Michigan(-1.5)at Notre Dame Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan No.1 Southern Cal (-10.5) vs. No. 5 Ohio State Ohio State Ohio State Southern Cal Southern Cal Ohio State No.2 Georgia (-7.5)at South Carolina Georgia Georgia Georgia Georgia Georgia No.3Oklahnma(-205)atWashington Oklahoma Oklahoma Washington Washington Washington No.6 Missouri (-27) vs Nevada Nevada Missouri Nevada Missouri Nevada No.7 Louisiana State (-42) vs. North Texas Louisiana State North TexasN x North Texas No.8 Texas (-24) vs. Arkansas Arkansas Texas Arkansas Tenos No.9 Auburn (-10.5) at Mississippi State HAsip tAuburnr No.10 Wistonsin (-)at No.21 Fresno St Fresno State Wisconsin Fresno State Freno StateFresno State No.1 Alabama (-28) vs. W Kentucky W. Kentucky Alabama Alabama No 12 Tas Tech 37) at SMU TexasTech SMU TeuasTech TuasTech SMU No. 13 Kansas (+3.5) at No. 19 South Florida South Florida South Florida KansasSotFlrdSuhFoia No.14 East Carolina (-13.5) at Tulane East Carolina Tulane East Carolina East Carolina East Carolina No.15 Arizona State (-23) vs. UNLV Arizona State UNLVArznSteAioaSaeAioaSae N gArinna State Arizona Sdate Arizo State No1 Oregon()a udeOeon Oregon Oregon Purdu Purdue No.17 Penn State (-27.5) at Syracuse Penn State Penn State Penn State Penn State Penn State No.18 Brigham Young (-8) vs. UCLA UCLA UCLA Brigham Young Brigham Young Brigham Young No.22 Utah (-24) at Utah State Utah Utah Utah Utah Utah No. 23 California (-14.5) at Maryland.Maryland California Maryland Maryland California No.24 Illinois (-25) vs. UL-Lafayette Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Northwestern (NL) vs. Southern Illinois Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Northwestern Michigan State (-17) vs. Florida Atlantic Florida Atlantic Florida Atlantic Michigan State Michigan State Michigan State Iowa (-14) vs. Iowa State Iowa State owa S Io Minnesota (NL) vs Montana State Minnesota Minnesota nesota Miino Best Bet Oregon Tulane Brigham Young Arizona State Michigan Record Last Week 19-9-0 (1-0) 16-12-0 (1-0) 17-11-0 (1-0) 17-11-0 (1-0) 11-17-0 (0-1) Overall Record 41-16-0 (1-1) 38-19-0 (2-0) 42-15-0 (1-1) 37-20-0 (1-1) 30-27-0 (0-2) Remember, if you want your chance to be a star, e-mail danfeld@umich.edu. 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