14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, July 1, 2002 KOMISAREK Continued from Page 1L3 season in Hamilton, Ont. with the Canadiens' minor league team if he signs. Montreal advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a strong defense leading the way. "Would you rather be at Michigan getting a degree or playing in Hamil- ton," Powers asked. "The odds are with the defense they had, it's not going to be an easy thing for a 20-year-old to crack their lineup." Physically, there are no weaknesses for the Islip Terrace, N.Y. native. Komisarek's 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame makes him a literal standout in college hockey. Although more players equal or exceed his stature in the NHL, he would have been the biggest player on the Canadiens this season. But there are some improvements that Komisarek can make before he leaves Michigan. Powers addressed his decision-making with the puck, espe- cially on the powerplay. "He's just starting to get comfortable as somewhat of an offensive defense- man," Powers said. "His composure with the puck wasn't where it should be. He has offensive skills, he just needs to play in (powerplay) situations to get more comfortahle." Komisarek's dominating presence also disappeared at times on the blueline, leaving netminder Josh Blackburn alone. "I think his consistency is clearly something he wants to get better at, Powers said. "There were certain nights where he wasn't where he should be and where he played like he was our fifth-best defenseman:' The Wolverines have been plagued recently by their stars leaving early. Mike Comrie (2000) and Andy Hilbert (2001), two of the most prolific scorers in all of college hockey, both left after their soph- omore seasons. Comrie led the Edmon- ton Oilers in goals with 33 in just his second season. Hilbert struggled to make the Boston Bruins' top four lines, playing in just six games and scoring one goal while spending most of the year in the minor leagues. Jillson scored five goals and 13 assists in his first season with the Sharks in what would have been his senior season at Michigan. "We've gotten used to (players leav- ing early," Powers said. "The kids fully understand the decisions that these kids are faced with. No one wishes them bad or thinks they're going to make mistakes if they leave." Webb leaves 'M', will tyhis luck in pros By Bob Hunt that Webb would take a low-key Daily Sports Editor approach for the remainder of the year while focusing on school and twining. When Alan Webb walked onto the Raczko also said that while no schedule Michigan campus in September, he was had been laid out for Webb, he would supposed to bring home multiple notrace until some time next year. national titles to the Wolverines. He "His intention and mindset will be was supposed to team up with Canadian to prepare for the future," Raczko star Nathan Brannen to form the great- said. "He is very dedicated to a long est distance running class in collegiate term plan." history. But Warhurst does not know where It wasn't meant to be. Webb would run if he does indeed turn Webb announced June 17 that he professional, which at this point appears would be leaving Michigan to train at likely. Despite his fame nationally and home. The All-American will take class- on campus, Webb ranked just 20th in es at George Mason University near his the world in the mile and 77th in the home in Reston, Va. and train with his world in the 1500-meters. According to high school coach Scott Raczko. Warhurst, it could be five years before Webb received much publicity after Webb would be in position to make an he broke the 36-year-old American impact on the professional circuit in High School mile record last summer Europe. and got off to a good start with his "He would be eaten alive if he was in Michigan career when he finished 1 Ith pro races right now," Warhurst said. at the NCAA Cross Country Champi- "He's got a lot of physical tools, but he onships last fall. But Achilles tendonitis needs to learn how to race. That was kept him from racing during the indoor pretty evident by how he raced by the season and he ran below expectations end of this season." before placing fourth in the 1500- Warhurst feels that Webb and Raczko meters at the NCAA Championships in believe that the college system is not late May. conducive to the development of a pro- Near the end of the outdoor season, fessional runner, but lie believes other- Webb had discussed leaving school wise citing Michigan Assistant Coach with Raczko, the United States Track and alum Kevin Sullivan who finished and Field 2001 Nike Coach of the Year 5th in the 1500-meters at the 2000 whom he had been close with through- Olympics in Sydney. out his time in Ann Arbor. Two weeks But Warhurst wishes Webb the best ago Webb called Michigan coach Ron and is confident the program will go on Warhurst to say that he was leaving without him. school and that he had signed with run- "The program was here and estab- ning agent Ray Flynn. lished at the University because of aca- "(Raczko and Webb) I'm sure had demics and athletics long before Alan the plan for a long time," Warhurst said. Webb," Warhurst said. "He was here, he "it had nothing to do with me." made his splash and now he is gone. In Neither Webb nor Flynn could not be a few years, I don't think there will be reached for comment, but Raczko said anybody talking about him." No date set for meeting between 'U' and Martin By J. Brady McColough Daily prt dtor The Michigan Athletic Department has still not met with banned booster Ed Martin, who admitted that he gave four former Michigan basketball players a sum of $616,000 May 28 in front of the U.S. District Court in Detroit. "I wish I could give you good news on that front but I can't," Michigan Ath- letic Director Bill Martin said. "We haven't been able to coordinate with (Ed Martin's attorney), our office and the NCAA for that to take place. "It's the number one thing on my agenda daily. There's no question we need to get on with this, and that's exactly what I want to do." Bill Martin said that a date has not been set and that he had no idea when they would meet. Ed Martin must meet with officials from the University before his sentencing date of August 29. "It's frustrating to all of us -- the entire university," Bill Martin said. "t'm in the same boat everybody is" By accepting the plea bargain negoti- ated by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rick Convertino and Martin's lawyer, William Mitchell, Ed Martin gave up his constitutional rights and will be forced to disclose all information regarding his illegal gambling conspira- cy as well as the depth of his involve- 4 ment with former Michigan basketball players Chris Webber, Robert Traylor, Maurice Taylor and Louis Bullock from 1988 to 1999. Register for Summer classes June 26 - August 2 s 7 3 wFITNESS 764-1342 www.umich.edu/~umove Now At BoH's: Peanktter, $ l.Everyday special of Strawberry, o Medium Cheese Pizzas $10.99 Chocolate, Caramel, Extra Items $1.20 each per Pizza Chocolate Chip, Cfean er, Only $7.99 Monday thru Thunsday Special Mint, One Large Pizza with Pineap"l', Cheese & 1 Item and Banana Extra Items $1.30 Each Parchasermustpaysalestaxfnrbothspeials OPEN UNTIL 4 A.M. MinimnD elivey $6.s0 Pric nbiectnochange Corner of State and Packard Coupon Expires8/12/c2 995-0232 'M' NOTIES Matbis leaves Cavaliers to play for Amaker The Detroit Free Press reported that J.C. Mathis, a 6-foot-8 power forward from Virginia, will transfer to Michi- gan next season. Mathis will be ineli- gible next season and will pay his own way through school. Mathis was recruited by Amaker in high school and the coach was one of his main reasons for choos- ing Michigan. - Staff reports 12003 football schedule 4 Date Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 15 No. 22 Opponent Cetral Michigan Houston Notre Dame at Oregon Indiana at owa at Minnesota linois Purdue at Michigan State at Northwestern Ohio State 4 a