, r ' ' t" h k o- s " 14 * 3 r ;Rt r . _ . , ' _,_ _. _ The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 7 Academic opportunity faces Bain, Senior diver one of select few named as Rhodes Scholar nominees ByZACH SHAW Daily Sports Writer , A T Kirkland Jepicks highlight weekend In diving, your performance is based on two components: raw score and degree of difficulty. The first - the raw score - is straightforward. The more precise, athletic and clean your dive is, the better your evaluation will be. The degree of difficulty, on the other hand, takes more than skill. Based on what type of dive you choose, the degree of difficulty serves as a multiplier to the raw score and is based solely off of how much you're willing to challenge yourself. In essence, the combination of talent and the ability to push yourself is the key to a successful dive. Senior diver Kevin Bain is familiar with this concept, but his quest for a high score expands beydnd the pool. The business and comparative literature major was recently named one of Michigan's two undergraduate Rhodes Scholar nominees, and is now eager to face his highest degree of difficulty yet. Each year, about 1,500 American college "They students apply that I for the Rhodes t I Scholarship y it and t - typically i n regarded as the world's most prestigious ALLISON FARRAND/Daily Senior diver Kevin Bain is a finalist to become the 26th Rhodes Scholarrecipient in the University's storied history. 1 FE academic prize. The application requires five to eight letters of endorsement from professors and faculty, a personal statement discussing your life and ambitions, and ultimately endorsements from your university's provost and your district's Rhodes Scholar committee. Last week, Bain received Michigan Provost Martha Pollack's endorsement, giving him an opportunity to become the 26th Rhodes Scholar in University history. Once the dust settles, 32 American students are selected to pursue any study of their choice at the University of Oxford for at least two years. Despite the opportunity, Bain wasn't sure if he would be able to pull it off while studying abroad in Beijing for the summer. "It's a very difficult application and takes a lot of time," Bain said. "I had to find eight letters of recommendation and write a personal statement discussing my life and what I want to accomplish. That meant I had to Skype eight people regularly with a 12-hour time difference, which was very difficult to pull off. , "But what pushed me to do it was that, whenever I brought it up to someone, they told me that I had to do it and that I was a perfect fit for it. I hadall, these people supporting me and told me rooting for me, so I Lad to do couldn't not do it and not hat I was go forit." p i. Luckily, *' after three years of diving and studying business, time management has become Bain's forte. "We'll be 10 meters high, standing on our hands with our bodies shaking, trying to convince our bodies that this is a normal thing to do and that we're going to survive," Bain said. "In less than half a second, we're going to be suspended in the air doing flips and twisting our bodies. After all that, we're trying to enter the water _ as cleanly as possible. "I love] All of this is in a span of myself as treseconds, .1 which possible, translates to just be a 1 quick thinking and decision- making and - really just stretching your mind." While diving especially focuses on individual mental strength, Bain believes every sport builds special skills that ready athletes forthe real world. AmemberoftheStudent-Athlete Ambassadors Committee, Bain sees comparable work ethic in every sport. "It, takes up a lot of time," Bain said, "but if you can be passionate about one thing, you can be passionate about multiple things. If you can push yourself to get up at 5 a.m. to practice, you can really push yourself to do anything. "I might study a little more and sleep a little less, butI don't notice much .of a difference, because we're all pushing ourselves so much." Now a nominee, Bain must add preparing for the rigorous finalist interviews in November to his schedule. Seeking the nation's best intellect, devotion to duty and moral character, the interviews require preparation that Bain feels may take on a life of its own. "I'll be reading The Economist, Wall Street'JournaL any literature any chance I get," Bain said. "That'll definitely be hard to do with a full course load and our competitions, but I have always been a very competitive person and I love pushingmyself as much as possible, so I also think it'll pushing just be alot of fun." much as If he it'll receives the SO..It 1 scholarship," ot of fun." Bain hopes to study international - Development. at Oxford. The program contains advanced elements of economics, social anthropology and international relations and can be tailored toward cultural appropriation and business development in third-world Asia, Bain's end goal. "I want to find ways that we can develop countries and economies bottom-up instead of top-down," Bain said. "This means investing in key industries sectors and businesses while applying the proper cultural framework so we understand what their culture will allow them to accomplish and how they think and operate. "In doing so, we can help them build an economy that makes sense for them that they can thrive in." The degree of difficulty is high, but as Bain embarks on his journey ahead, he feels his time in practice will pay off as he begins to dive into real-world issues. "I've got a long ways to go," Bain said. "But I think I'm especiallysuited for this because I'W been a representative for5 Miigan the' entire'time y've been on campus as an athlete. Now, I get to do it in a different way and show that I'm not just an athlete, but a student looking to change the world." Hoke's uncertain future, team's struggles hinder recruiting efforts By BEN FIDELMAN Daily Sports Writer After a third consecutive loss Saturday, the Michigan football team's chances of making a bowl game are slim. With heads hanging low in Ann Arbor, perhaps it's time to look ahead to future Wolverines. Here's a rundown of how the 10 remaining committed high school prospects fared this past weekend. Chris Clark, tight end: Avon Old Farms (Conn.) vs. Cheshire Academy (Conn.); Ranking: ESPN (109) Scout (26) After receiving his All- American jersey Friday, Clark announced Sunday on Twitter that he will be taking official visits elsewhere despite his verbal commitment to Michigan. Rivals.com reports that first schools on the list are USC and Texas. Brian Cole, athlete: Saginaw Heritage (Mich.) vs. Flint Southwestern (Mich.); Ranking: ESPN (139) Scout (39) In his second game of the season, Cole put up a modest 66 yards on 11 carries. His one touchdown wasn't enough to seal a victory for Heritage, though, as it fell, 36-12, droppingto 2-4 on the season. Michael Weber, running back: Cass Tech (Mich.) vs. Detroit East English (Mich.); Ranking: ESPN (169) Scout (104) *The featured running back' ffom Michigan's 2015 recruiting class had a slight decline following his 124-yard, two-touchdown performance last week. Weber posted 105 yards on 30 carries along with two touchdowns in his team's 21-16 victory this week, helping improve his team's' record to 6-0. Tyree Kinnel, safety: Wayne (Ohio) vs. Springfield (Ohio); Ranking: ESPN (192) Scout (152) Highlighting Kinnel's performance Friday night was a kickoff return for a touchdown to begin the second half, blowing the game open. Wayne won convincingly, 53-14, moving to 6-0. Last week, Kinnel told the Daily that he would remain committed to Michigan as long as Michigan coach Brady oke and his staff were part of the program. Grant Newsome, offensive tackle: The Lawrenceville School (N.J.) at Episcopal Academy (Pa.); Ranking: ESPN (242) Scout (215) Heading across state lines for the second time this season, Lawrenceville dropped a close one, 35-28, falling to 1-3 in 2014. An encouraging stat came from Newsome's offensive line, which gouged the Episcopal Academy defense for 35 points. Episcopal Academy's defense had previously allowed just 19 points per game through its first five games. Darrin Kirkland Jr., linebacker: Lawrence Central (Ind.) vs. North Central (Ind.); Ranking: ESPN (266) Scout (114) Returning two interceptions for touchdowns, Kirkland Jr. led his team in scoring as it rolled over winless North Central, 37-0. His touchdowns helped lead the defense to a statement performance after it had been allowing an average of 34 points per game heading into the weekend. Alex Malzone, quarterback: Brother Rice (Mich.) vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary's (Mich.); Ranking: ESPN (NR) Scout (184) Coming off of a record- setting performance against rival Detroit Catholic Central, Malzone led his teamto a win in another matchup of undefeated teams. He threw for 419 yards and four touchdowns, guiding the Warriors to a 28-20 victory. Malzone has passed for 18 touchdowns over five games this season while throwing only one interception. Jon Runyan Jr., offensive lineman: St. Joseph's Prep (Pa.) at Malvern Prep (Pa.); Ranking: (NR) Working back toward a .500 record, St. Joseph's won this non-conference matchup, 49-28. This win came after three consecutive losses, but offense wasn't the problem in any of those games, in which the team averaged 24 points per outing. Andrew David, kicker: Washington (Ohio) vs. Austintown-Fitch - (Ohio); Ranking: (NR) Surrendering 14 fourth- quarter points proved detrimental to Washington's quest to move to 6-0, as it fell, 34-33. Garrett Taylor, cornerback: St. Christopher's (Va.); Ranking: ESPN (111) Scout (268) Taylor tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during offseason practice and will miss the remainder of the year. Number of Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards received t16 FnsatteNCAA Champonshps in nlff.., as., inio FOOTBALL "News bullets: Green out for season, Gardner No. 1 QB By ALEJANDRO ZUNIGA ManagingSportsEditor At his press conference Monday afternoon, Michigan football coach Brady Hoke discussed injuries, issues in execution Saturday and more. Green out for year Sophomore running back Derrick Green broke his clavicle late in Saturday's loss to Rutgers and will miss the rest of the season, Hoke said. The injury leaves sophomore De'Veon Smith as Michigan's top back, while redshirt junior Justice Hayes and redshirt sophomore Drake Johnson will split backup duties. "I'm highly confident of what they bring and what they can do," Hoke said. Green had been Michigan's top back all season, and he rushed for 471 yards at 5.7 yards per carry. Against Rutgers, he ran 12 times for 74 yards in Michigan's best offensive showing against a Power S opponent this year. This year, Johnson has just three carries, while Hayes has 19. Injury non-update Hoke wouldn't comment on the injury status of Smith, freshman nickle back Jabrill Peppers, or senior linebacker Desmond Morgan. Gardner No.1QB Fifth-year senior Devin Gardner remains Michigan'sNo.1. quarterback ahead of Michigan's game Saturday against Penn State, Hoke said. Sophomore quarterback Shane Morris, who suffered a "probable, mild concussion" against Minnesota on Sept. 27, has returned to practice. Since Michigan only had team meetings Sunday because of the team's late arrival from Piscataway, New Jersey, that could mean Morris began practicing last week. Morris traveled with the team to Piscataway and participated in some pregame activities, but he didn't play. Hoke wouldn't confirm if the sophomore had been cleared for game action. Punt return woes Early in the second quarter of Michigan's game against the Scarlet Knights, the Wolverines had just 10 men on the field for a Rutgers punt. Thatcame after Michigan took a defensive timeout when the Scarlet Knights lined up in punt formation on 4th-and-2. According to Hoke, an individual "didn't get that" when the Wolverines sent out their punt-return team after the timeout. Michigan also had 10 men on the field when Utah returned a punt for a touchdown Sept. 20. "It's more coaching, and that's on me," Hoke said. "We all need to be locked in to doing a better job." Dennis Norfleet fielded the punt inside the five-yard line and returned it six yards. TERESA MATHEW/Daily Brady Hoke said to blame the coaches for Michigan's inability to get 11 menon the field for a punt return Saturday night.