14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 15, 2000
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walked over t: ,h s rca
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final match as part ofM Mirigan's
team
The ICU players flooded the court
to celebrate their irctory But instead
of leaving, Wright remained seated
on the bench on the court. fThe three
other Wolverrnes seniors - John
Long, Brad McFarlane and Ron Nano
- joined Wright under the tent to
console him, as well as each other.
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do 'i et iti
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tually rad cit
to greet thr ali
their e mt tic i t
long, as the V ines c I
out of the tcirris c ' ci d ito
tearn van to cac i lih
While it was d ifil icr
what each of' thei ndrciass
feeling after the mtch, 0c slid
have to look further than tie face
the seniors to understand how
all felt - the sadness was clear
Mees may hase spoken for es
one when he said as he was pacl
his bags to lease. "I hate to lose.
The Season of Content
Despite losing to Texas Christian yesterday, 4-0, in the second round of the
JUCAA Tpurnament, the Michigan men's tennis team stili has much to be pros
of about this season. Here are a few of the Wolverines' highlights:
N 16-7 overall record
N No. 23 final ranking
0 Narrowly lost to No. 7 Illinois in semifinals of Big Ten Tournament
N Won a match in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four years
0 Boast one of the nation's top players in senior Matt Wright
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prior losses to the Wolverines, but
Michigan didn't fold. Instead, the
Wolvennes raised their level of rowing.
"We knew the pressure was on, but we
showed that we could handle it" Koo
said. -
Both the first and second varsity boats
felt that they rowed their best races of the
season.
"We had our best performance of the
year, but we can still improve," Dalis
said.
Now, all that remains for Michigan is
the final step The NCAA
Championships are two weeks from
now, and although the team will not
know until Tuesday whether it will
receive a bid, a regional championship
certainly doesn't hurt its chances. Thus,
the rowers must maintain their intensity
and mental focus
In wream meeting directly followting
the regional championship,
Michigan coaches made sure the ro
were focused on the bigger prize
awaits in Camden, N.J..
"We need to go to the NCAA cha
onships not to just show up, but tov
Michigan coach Mark Rothstein sai
The Wolverines are currently rat
No. 8 in the nation, but rankings
matter now. The Wolverines haveI
improving with every race, but they
once again be underdogs. It's any(
race, and the Wolverines feel they
within striking distance.
There are no more distractions, an
more excuses. It's the N(
Championships, where one wee
will determine the best team in the c
trv. It's what the Wolverines haveI
looking forward to ever since this w
"The goal of escry season is to g
the national championships, and t
slhat se're focusing on" Dalis said
It's ime to see whtcher ali that wo
the off-season will pay ol.
A season of highs and lows appears
If c rawsfsrd or airy playcr, ires an to have concluded when freshman
agent at anys time, he petmanently loses shooting guard Jama Crslord ju st tin in g
S his cole ligibi-v declared himnselfe yefrie1
Thris is nit h 'First itime Craword has draft. Here's a time ie Ie s
C pplicd i h NK A irf' I s- that led up tothe Z17 a j t tne
(iriwsrd w r a '4-gam' sc - 1 May 1999. Cawt
saId. pensii bh NCAA fr tat1mp ' to enr the NBA da
dhey declare is gibleI- crthe NBA against Gary ay a ,N B A
draft last VMay, while lhe as stil in high paers Cravfoiue N B A
Cen - school. Cwford has sat cut -2 ams but mnisses the deadnb
ourt O that suspens111 nd would be slated November 1999: Before he catme to Michiga r Jama
st of to miss the fist two of ne Ct h. Lorenzo Neely Craawfiord was already playing' ib the
last Though tlec N(A Nxprsly pro- incident prosOne day,he playedapitkupgire
ried hibits high schscl ilayer who declare January 14, 2000 sith a couple cf NBA playvrs-
the for thie draft fromir plasing in college, Crawford benched a inclcdig close fiierd Gary Payton of
Me. C'rawfird was allowed to remain eligi- Illinois game. One da the Seattle SpeSonics.
mine ble because his letter of declaration to later, Crawford ss Crawford made a great move, a killer
Was the NBA was received a day after the Ia Michigan man for crossover, drive,
n dat dadlie February 1, 2000: Crawford does not jumnper - swish.
S Even if Crawford is not in the NBA dress f1r 2000:a Crt gad HIIc made a fe
they next year, he could play elsewhere' among questions surrounding gifts of those shots in
One published report said that amone enouhtm gyf tx those pickup
and money gven to him by family
ery- Crawford has inquired about transfer- friend Barry Henthorn. Crawford games. Maybe a
king ring to the University of Washington. in would sit out sin games. few too many,
his hometown of Seattle. If he trans- February 23, 2000: Crawford Ia banned because for
ferred to Washington, or any oiler for life from NCAA gisy b the NCAA. awhile, Crawford AJ
Div ision I school, Crawford would IFe ebruary 24, 2000: thought "Maybe I
to sit out one full season. Michigan officials bargain can compete with
"I think Janal's got the idea that he's with the NCAA to lower sus- these guys?" The Cutting
ud going to the NBA," Michigan assistant pension to eight more And after a Edge
Coach Scott Trost said.- games. erratic, stressful
Michigan forward Lavell Blanchard, Two weeks ago: Crawford freshman year filled with controversy,
another of last season's highly recruited tells Dick Vitale he's coming back, suspensions and school troubles, the
freshmen, said, "I'm happy for him, but Tuesday: Crawford sends letter of sharp-shooting guard told coaches last*
I'm also sad to see him leave. I want to intent for the NBA draft. week that he's bolting for the NBA draft
win and he's a key part of us winning." on June 28.
Crawford is not NBA talent, at least
the 0 . .. not yet. Hie needs to grow a lot, both
svers i t fl t f O fl S1 u physically and mentall. Right now, he's
tha Track ends home slate heerful-year old kid in a 6foot6
body, shy, a little naive.
mpi- By Rebecca Karp Michigan's only winner. Sellers tri- With a year or two more in college,
sin," For the Dary umphed in the 400-meter hurdles, cross- this kid is a viable lottery pick. He
d. ing the line in 52.43 seconds. could overcome a blistering freshman
nked The wind was strong, but so was the In addition, Charles DeWild set a season of contempt by continually tak-
don't spirit of the Michigan men's and new personal best in the pole vault, ing classes, maturing socially, and *
been women's track and field teams as they clearing 17-4. This height is an NCAA developing a work ethic. At this stage o
will competed in their final home meet of provisional qualifying mark. the game, Jamal is not Kobe Bryant or
one's the year. And what a finale it was. Andy Derr also reached a personal Kevin Gamett, but nothing more than a
are Senior Brandi Bentley not only best in the javelin. Derr placed second kid with a few good prospective skills.
clinched first place in the long jump with a top throw of 217-9. Crawford will likely beoa second'-
id no for Michigan, but she also achieved a Michigan coach Ron Warhurs said round draft choice, and even if he does-
CAA personal best with a jump of 6.65 he thought that the weather could inter- n't cut it in the draft, some reports say
kend meters. This distance qualifies her for fere with the athletes' performances but that he is already thinking about trans-
oun- the 2000 NCAA Outdoor that it could also inspire them. ferring to the University of Washington.
been Championship. "I asn a little concerned with the wind Although he's told the press, coache
inter. But Bentley was not the only conditions, but this sun, this tempera- and teammates for the past four mont
'et to Wolverine to find success at Ferry Field tUre. It makes runners want to run and that he would be back, and although he
hat's this weekend. The women's 400 meter jumpers jump," Warhurst said. "And has the best fan following of a
. relay also captured first place, blazing to when runners mentally feel like running Michigan player in years, Crawford sees
rek in ictory in 46.01 seconds. and jusipers feel like junping. They do fit to throw college away
On the men's side, Josh Sellers was and do it well." Or is he running away?
The press, suspensions, troubles in
school - everything compounded into
a frustraing first near for Crawford.
dHe still has three games left to serve
on his suspension for entering the NBA
draft prior to college, and S15,000 to
pan up in violation of NCAA ama- 4
ieurisrnn rules
New A t fBlell's: With an NBA contract he can support
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