16 -The Michigan Daily-Summer Orientation 1995 Blue teams carry on great tradition By John Leroi Daily Sports Editor Most people in Ann Arbor and across the country almost expect Michigan to contend for the national title every year in basketball and hockey. Over the years, the Wolverines have proved their dominance on the court and on the ice. This past year was no exception. Red Berenson's hockey team held the top ranking in the country for the bulk of the season. Michigan overcame a semifinal loss at the hands of longtime nemesis Lake Superior State in the CCHA Tournament and earned a No. I seed in the NCAA tourney. The Wolverines pulled off a 4-3 win over Wisconsin in the regional finals in Madison, but suffered a heartbreaking triple-overtime loss to Maine when Dan Shermhorn's shot slid under the out- stretched pad of Michigan goalie Marty Turco more than 100 minutes after the opening faceoff. "Both teams could have won that game," Berenson said. "But tonight was (Maine goalie) Blair Allison's night. As far as I'm concerned, he was the differ- ence in this game." Although many were disappointed that the Wolverines didn't bring home the National Championship, no one can say Michigan isn't one of the best hockey teams in the country. The Wolverines won the CCHA regular season title behind Turco, the CCHA Freshman of the Year. Senior winger Mike Knuble led the nation with 38 goals. Sophomore center Brendan Morrison led the country's top-scoring offense, notching 23 goals and 53 assists to lead the nation in points. Michigan also won its seventh-con- secutive Great Lakes Invitational title and compiled an impressive 22-4-1 record. With two Final Four appearances and a trip to the Elite Eight in the last three years, expectations were lofty for the Wolverines basketball squad. Michigan, who lost Juwan Howard and Jalen Rose to the NBA, tried to put together another successful season. Coach Steve Fisher welcomed a new bunch of talented freshman to Ann Ar- bor, drawing comparisons to the "Fab Five" four years ago. But inexperience and inconsistent play kept the Wolverines from realizing their full potential, losing in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament to Western Kentucky. Michigan suffered a few humiliating losses in the regular season as well, drop- ping home games to Pennsylvania and St. John's as well as losing a road game to Penn State. The Wolverines almost lost to Port- land in a December tournament and Senior winger Mike Knuble led the natio ended up getting thrashed by Washing- ton in the championship game. "We just don't fight, and that's un- characteristic of a Michigan team," se- nior forward Ray Jackson said. But Michigan collected a few im- pressive wins at Illinois and Indiana, won a double-overtime thriller against Iowa and finished with a decent 11-7 Big Ten record. Jackson led the team in scoring (15.8 ppg) and assists (3.0) and was second to freshman Maceo Baston in rebounding. CARR _ Continued from page 15 fr were important factors in his decision. After consulting individuals wh F ~he "had a great respect for," such former Michigan head coach B Schembechler and Penn State hea coach Joe Paterno, Roberson said h felt hiring a new coach at this point the year would be too difficult fo players. Paterno stressed the gravity of th decision to Roberson, saying, "Joe, d this right. The Big Ten and collegiat football cannot afford to have Michi" slip into mediocrity." Roberson needed to make thecorre choice to ensure Michigan's success, b said he felt rushed by the media. He sai that his "short list did not match up t (the media's) short list," and that mor options had to be explored. Carr's appointment will allo Roberson to take his time. "The uncertainty was the worst ci cumsance," Roberson said. "I want (th FLF.-_TO. s players) to no longer have to wait for n with 38 goals. press to speculate on who the next coac will be. Senior guard Jimmy King disap- "(By naming Carr) I'm trying to re pointed the coaching staff with his play. duce the speculation and the pressure o The Fab-Fiver was expected to lead the me. The pressure to rush this decisio young Wolverines, but his horrific was totally unreasonable. By waiting shooting only hurt Michigan. year, I can make my shorter list a longe Jerod Ward, tabbed the best incom- list." ing freshman in the country, battled in- Head coaching candidates have n consistent play andrumors thathe would been contacted and rumors placin transfer all season long. He was sidelined former Colorado head coach El with a knee injury halfway through the McCartney, Washington Redskins quar Big Ten season. terbacks coach Cam Cameron and Min Maurice Taylor won Newcomer of nesota Vikings assistant coach Ton the Year honors. Dungy as favorites are all "just specula tion," Roberson said. The ideal time to name a head coac cruits for 1995.96: would be between the final regular sea son game and the bowl games, Robersot said. A head coach would need to be i teson, OL, Lowell, Mich.; David place during that time period to begin re Mich.; Tom Brady, QB, San cruiting for 1996. ryat, DB/WR, Farmington Hills, For the fall, Carr is "excited and con /DB, Columbus, Ohio; Steve fident" about his chance to lead Michi , Texas; James Hall, OLB, New gan. His candidacy for the job will de Johnso, QB, DetVit, Mich.; Pat pend on his performance. it River, 1hIo; Eric Moltane, DL, However, Carr said he will no Potts, OT, Three Rivers, Mich.; Rob worry about his permanent situation , Mlh. Aan Sha, FB/TE, and instead will focus on the upominu et WR, Maesot, ill.; Daydrion season. , Texas; BrentWashington,©DB, Whatever the decision is, I wil ire Wilaams, RB, letrles, Mich.; back it 100 percent," Carr said. "I wan ' iisn,1Texas; Charles Woodson what is best for Michigan." 0 Cbie Ziemann, DL, Aur tat 0Carr named former defensive lin Bul Aock, Guard, Laurel, Md.; coach Greg Mattison as defensive coor er, tetroit, Mich.; Albert White. dinator and former running backs coacd ster, Mich. Fred Jackson as offensive coordinator. Inside-linebackers coach Jiw 3erenzweig, Defense, Arlington Herrmonn was appointed kicking gamt lark, Right Wing, Westland, Mich.; coordinator. ing, Williamsville, NY.; Bobby Carr said the Wolverines should nol Grand Rapids, Mich,; Sean be underestimated. The interim hear Rn hester, N.Y.; Dale Rominski, coach said his team, with its improver ton Hills, MlAh. running game, will be difficult to sto this fall. "We're going to have no excuses fot in sports? failure," Carr said. "We expect to play Ohio State (Nov. 25 at Michigan Sta. know the game? dium) for the Big Ten title. Anything less would bera disappointment." ame and fortun Carr, 49, is starting his 16th seasor with Michigan. to for Daily Sports. He joined Schembechler's staff ir 1980 as a defensive secondary coach. H te Mass Meeting was promoted to defensive coordinai in 1989 and remained in that posit 3, 19, 21 at 7 p.m. through this year. He is only Michigan': third head coach in 30 years. great scores... I i Kaplan helps you focus your test prep study where you need it most. We'll show you the -proven skills and test- taking techniques that help you get a higher score. great skll.. Kaplan has the most complete arsenal of test prep tools available. From videos to software to virtual reality practice tests with computerized analysis to great teachers who really care, nobody offers you more ways to practice. CALL: 1-800-KAP-TEST get a higher score KAPLA.N