SPORTS e Michigan D oily Friday, May 6, 1988 Page 13 SBo supporters flock to defend new AD Y STEVE BLONDER The University's Board o f egents' decision to name Michigan otball coach Bo Schembechler as new athletic director has met th a positive response. "It's the greatest thing that could ave happened. Bo is the best choice >r the school, and the best choice r Michigan. That's what it's all bout," said Richard Caldarazzo, a rominent alumnus. Caldarazzo and other alumni, urging the regents and Interim Business Operations Jack University President Robben Weidenbach becoming the associate Fleming to offer Schembechler the athletic director where he will be in athletic director position with no charge of the day-to-day operations strings attached. of the department. "We have put together what we "Bo will handle the situation very see as an outstanding combination. well. There is no doubt in my mind Bo is respected and admired here and that he was the best qualified elsewhere. He is a very well-known candidate for the job," said Assistant name and Jack is a skillful Athletic Director Don Lund. "And manager," Fleming said. Jack is a solid guy. He'll do a great Personnel in the athletic job for us. Everyone working department remained enthusiastic together, teamwork - that's what about Schembechler assuming the it's all about." tnn .nn and iTniversitr Tirectoro f Some individuals outside the athletic department have expressed concern publicly about Schembechler and his commitment to the athletic department and academics. Harris McClamroch, former chair of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs, feels that the women's and minor sports woes would continue under Schembechler. "Schembechler needs to give significant attention to all of the sports and all of the aspects of the athletic department," McClamroch said. "I hope that he will, but in his own words his primary commitment is to football. He must give the athletic directorship the attention it deserves." Members of the athletic department felt McClamroch's further concerns about athletes academics were unwarranted and were based on a lack of knowledge about the athletic department. "Bo is very concerned about graduation rates and kids. His players getting a degree is Bo's main objective," said Lund. Regent Deane Baker (R-Ann Arbor), who has continually pledged his support for Schembechler, said "there is no doubt in my mind that Coach Schembechler is the best candidate for the job." The regents alleviated their concern of Schembechler holding both jobs by hiring Weidenbach. "I'll be taking care of faculty and personnel decisions to free Bo up for big decisions and to do his coaching," said Weidenbach immediately following last month's press conference. MOONLIGH~ SPRIIl CLEA 20% - 70% off Men's & Women's Sportswear & Outdoor Wear & Camping Wear LEVI'S $19.95 ADNESS 3 4\NCE - ESPRIT - GIRBAUD - KIKIT * CP SHADES - NAF NAF : CAVARICCI * MARMOT * PATAGONIA * THE NORTH FACE rew Athletic Director Bo Schembechler chuckles with Interim President Robben leming at a press conference naming him to replace the reitiring Don Canham. THE DAILY CLASSIFIEDS ARE A GREAT D S ROCK & ROLL " RARE EUROPEAN POSTERS " MUSIC TOUR T-SHIRTS " SUNGLASSES AND SUMMER CLOTHING - NOW IN STOCK - WAY TO GET FAST RESULTS CALL 764-0557 SLEEPING BAGS, TENTS, HIKING BOOTS, INTERNAL & EXTERNAL FRAME PACKS & STOVES 10-40% OFF ALL GORE-TEX MOUNTAIN PARKAS 15% OFF OPEN UNTIL 11 P.M. }k EUROPE BY CAR One Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020 Phone (212) 581-3040 Mail this ad for Special Student/Teacher Tariff. D RENTAL D LEASE I PURCHASE " R.E.N * THE " U2 " GRE " ELVI " DEPT M. "- THE SMF CURE * --" PINK FL ATFUL DEAD * NEW O SARAtTH AE BOB.D'A ECHE MODE AND MO OPEN LATE FRIDAY 340 S. State St. Above Tice's Party Store 994-3888 " Open 7 days ITHS OYD ARLEY IRDER RBY --A