TUESDAY, NOVEMBERS, 1955 THE :MiCHIGAI DAILY PAGE' TUESDAY, NOVEMBER S, 1955 TIlE MiCMI(~AN IiAIIA PAGE wmwmmlmmm -v :I b. A fOnthe Spot ... with JACK HORWITZ Associate Sports Editor ONE OFTEN marvels at the momentum built up within a football squad before its "biggest" game of the season. For Illinois, the defeat of Michigan was the high point in an otherwise disheartening season. For an entire week, Illini Coach Ray Elliot had been building his squad up for the big one. To beat Michi- gan, the Illini had to be up for the game. Last Thursday, Elliot took his squad to Allerton Park Farm, near Monticello, Illinois, for the usual seclusion before the game. (Note: they left Thursday.) For two days, one of the Illinois players told us, Elliott constantly lectured to his players, building them up. On Friday, Doug Mills, Illini Athletic Director, who seldom speaks to the squad before a game, came to the farm for the purpose of speaking to the Illini players. By 11:00 Saturday morning, the same player told us, the Orange and Blue were ready to go but on the field and pound the Maize and Blue into the turf. They were really fired up.- Far be it from us to make excuses for Michigan's loss, but we have a hunch that the spark behind the Illini had something to do with it. We feel that after the Wolverines put on such a great show of might against Iowa the previous week, they were not in top mental shape to meet the type of spirit that Illinois showed. To give you an idea of how the team members felt, we had the opportunity to see a great deal of Harry Jefferson, the starting left halfback. Arriving in Champaign, Friday, we found a note from "Jeff" waiting for us. In closing he signed it, "the conqueror of Michigan, Harry." How right he was! They ran all over us, from beginning to end. - Still a Chance... ALTHOUGH THE Illinois victory saddened many Michigan fans who had already been planning to go to the Rose Bowl, the loss does not eliminate the Wolverines' chances at the post-season honor. If Michi- gan can defeat both Indiana and Ohio State, they will be udisputed Western Conference champions. This situation arises because Michigan plays one more Big Ten game this season that the others do. Michigan will wind up with a 6-1 Conference record while both Iowa and Michigan State will have 5-1 slates (assuming the Spartans beat Mirnesota next week). However, there will still be a vote of the Conference athletic directors to decide who gets the Rose Bowl bid. *So you can keep your hopes in the planning stage until the final games are played. Statistically, the Wolverines faltered badly. The aerial attack, which was used so masterfully against Iowa, produced a total of 17 yards against the Illini. Quarterbacks Jim Maddock and Jim Van Pelt, aided by Tony Branoff and Lou Baldacci, just couldn't seem to get the ball to their receivers. Both Ron Kramer and Tom Maentz were guarded so closely that they couldn't spring free to get near the ball. When Maddock and VanPelt's passes weren't too low, they were over the heads of the receivers. On the 12th try, the first forward pass was completed. In total, they tried 21 passes, completing only three. The yardage per passing completion dropped from 9.3 to 7.4 yards per try. Branoff still proved to be the workhorse of the backfield. Out of the 157 yard rushing total, Branoff gained over 100 yards. He scored the Wolverines' lone tally, galloping 17 yards into the end zone for the six point. He now leads the Wolverines with 281 yards (net) rushing for the season. And he kicks and passes, too! Backs Show Way... IF WE were to stop and analyze the Illinois squad, the names of Em Lindbeck, Bobby Mitchell, Abe Woodson and Jefferson stand out in our minds. Lindbeck, playing his final game in Memorial Stadium, put on a display of signal-calling and passing that amazed even his own coaches. Woodson, whom Elliot listed as the third string right half- back, came off the bench to be on the receiving end of one of the most deceiving plays pulled on the Wolverines in many seasons. After Elliot send his place-kicker into the game for a supposed field goal attempt, Lindbeck held the ball, got up and ran to his right. He then threw a perfect pass to Woodson in the end zone. The score put the Illini in front and they were never headed. Mitchell, subbing for Jefferson after the latter was taken out of the game with a cracked rib, compiled an amazing 173 yards in ten tries, including a 64 yard touchdown run. It's probable that Mitchell would never have gotten into the game if Jefferson hadn't been hurt. But before he left the game, Jefferson did the majority of the running for the Illini. He seemed to run through our line at will, gaining fdur or five yards a try. With two players like this, Elliot shouldn't have too many worries about runners. Terry Barr and Jim Pace both sat out the majority of the game. Barr started and left after three minutes of the :first quarter. He re-entered periodically but only for a few plays at a time. Pace enter- ed the game near the end of the final period and saw little action. Both have been bothered with bad ankles but should be in better shape for Indiana. As a closing thought, we would like to make one observation about the Wolverines last Saturday. The spark, which was shown against Iowa, was missing against the Illini. IT SEEMED LIKE THE FIRE WAS OUT. HAVE YOU GOT A MATCH, BENNIE? 1 ichi AP Writers Lift Sooners To Top Slot Spartans Capture Third in Ballot By The Associated Press Mark down the upsets-the sea- son's first defeat for Michigan and ties forGeorgia Tech and Navy- and that leaves Oklahoma and Maryland in splendid isolation at the top of the college football pack. But the results of the season's heaviest balloting in the weekly Associated Press poll of sports writers and broadcasters reversed the previous order and put the speedy Oklahoma Sooners a shade ahead of Maryland's Terrapins in the national rankings. Michigan, which had been third behind these two a week ago, tum- bled to seventh after absorbing a sound 25-6 thumping from Illinois, allowing the other winners to move up. Oklahoma's 20-0 victory over Missouri, a team that had scored its first victory of the season only a week before, apparently im- pressed the experts more than Maryland's 13-0 decision over Lou- isiana State, another non-winning team. 1 TheTop 20 Teams 1. Oklahoma 115 7-0 2466 2. Maryland 89 8-0 2415 3. Michigan State 44 6-1 2051 4. UCLA 9 7-1 1762 5. Notre Dame 2 6-1 1726 6. West Virginia 18 7-0 1069 7. MICHIGAN 6-1 970 8. Texas Christian 3 6-1 551 9. Texas A & M 6-1-1 448 10. Ohio State 1 5-2 430 11. Georgia Tech 6-1-1 292 12. Auburn 2 5-1-1 263 13. Navy 5-1-1 207 14. Mississippi 7-1 180 15. Miami (Ohio) 7-0 121 16. Illinois 4-3 35 17. Pittsburgh 5-3 31 18. Duke 4-2-1 28 Tie Mississippi State 6-2 28 20. Iowa 3-3-1 25 Tie Miami (Fla.) 3-3 25 BEARS MARCH TO F Rams, Brow By JIM BAAD National Football League- seven games played, five more to go-and definite trends have formed. The Cleveland Browns beat the, New York Giants last Sunday, 24- 14, and pulled two full games ahead of second place Pittsburgh, who lost to the Chicago Cardinals, 27-13. Undistputed Lead The Rams of Los Angeles burst into undisputed leadership of the Western Division by beating the San Francisco 49ers 27-14.. The rising Chicago Bears com- pletely smashed Green Bay, 52- I .. . .. I .'******'**.-..''.ti.. . F Egacn Tumbles to Seventh 1. TO FACE WILLIAMS: Lloyd Gains I-M Finals i i I END MIKE Rotunno runs against Washington in 1954 opener. MIKE RQTUNN0 By JOHN LA SAGE The ball carrier returned to the huddle. A big 81, smeared with a trace of dirt was seen on the back of his jersey. But wait a minuteT That's Mike Rotunno's number and he's listed as an end. The preceding was a sight that anyone who attended one of Mich- igan's spring practice sessions might have seen. It wouldn't have1 been incorrect to assume that it was Rotunno who had. been spot- ted at the fullback position either, for the versatile lad from Canton, Ohio, was being used at that spot by Coach Bennie Oosterbaan. Needed at End Rotunno's career in the back- field came to an abrupt halt, however, due to the failure of two of last year's players to come out for the squad. A definite shortage of ends was evident. Rotunno was by no means dis- appointed, since he admits that end is actually his first love and he's willing to play wherever he can help the team. Coach Oosterbaan is the first to emphasize that the broadshould- ered youth has been a real bles- sing. "I'd list blocking and tack- ling as Mike's strong points," says the Michigan football mentor, "but above all, it's his intense desire to play football and help the team which makes him a top competitor. Rotunno figures very heavily in our plans, but at present and in the future." Many might consider it quite discouraging to play behind Kram- er and Maentz, but Rotunno doesn't look at it that way. "I know I was playing with two of the best, but that makes you try all the harder." When asked about his biggest thrill, as one might expect, the modest Rotunno replies, "the pass return against Missouri." That was when he intercepted a pass and romped 81 yards for a touchdown in the season's opener. More than just a few Maize and Blue fans will join all the Wolver- ines coaches in praising Rotunno for his inspired play at end while Kramer and Maentz were out of the lineup. Mike Rotunno has cer- tainly done more than just an adequate job. By JIM VOGT Flashy quarterback Bruce Fox paced Lloyd House to come from behind and notch a 19-13 decis- ion over Anderson in yesterday's I-M football, action. The win earned Lloyd the Fight to meet Williams House for the residence halls touch football championship. The game will be played next Tuesday night under the lights at Wines Field. Lloyd's superiority was in doubt for only the first few minutes of action, when Anderson struck for a quick TD on Ralph McCormick's pass to Bill Wright. Then Lloyd exploded. Ties Score Fox intercepted a McCormick pass on his own 18. Six plays later Fox fired one to Dick Papp, who stepped over to tie the score, 6-6. From there on it was all Lloyd. To round out the scoring, Doug Dueweke and Fox each scored for Lloyd, with Tandy Sullivan scor- ing the extra point, McCormick scored Anderson's other TD, while Don Mick caught the extra point. Goodtquarterbacks seemedato be the theme for the day, as Jack Lewis passed Williams to a 19-6 triumph over hapless Taylor. Lewis intercepted Pete Pater- son's pass to set up the first Wil- liams', touchdown. He threw a key pass to Frank Verbeke on the six, and then ran around his right end to score. Before Taylor could collect its forcesAnderson scored again, this time on Lewis' pass to Chuck Jennings. Lewis' pass to Bob Gal- braith was good for the extra point. Second Place Playoffs In the first round second place playoffs, Wenley shutout Hinsdale, 6-0, on Phil Oles second-half touchdown. Gomberg gained the playoffs by beating Adams, 14-0, with Pat Donahue the star for Gomberg. He connected on a 40- yard pass to Erle Kaufman and a shorter. one to Ed Godfrey for Gomberg's two tallies. At your U. of M. Barber Personalized Hairstyling with YOU in mind. Cooley nipped Allen-Rumsey, 7-6, in a third place overtime. Paul Treado passed to Kim Greene for Cooley's score, while Kelsey topped Strauss, 6-0, on Al Schartz's score. An unheralded freshman, Ron Zeilinger, led Van Tyne to a 20- 12 fourth spot victory over Michi- gan House. Zeilinger accounted for all of Van Tyne's points,.lHe passed to Bob Pearson for one, and to Kent Bennett for two more. Referee Dick Elliott said of Zeilinger: "He was easily the best ball player on the field this after- noon." Bob Feid and Ron Matrin each scored six, as Hayden beat Greene, 12-0. Winchell beat Reeves. 6-0, on Bob Metzger's TD. Huber won on a Scott House forfeit. t C t t Traditional CGfis . .by BAIPOUR Personalized Mugs Sweatshirts,.Jackets Michigan Seal Rings Fraternity Jewelry Cuff Links .. Tie Bars Pewter Flasks Cigarette Cases Pocket Lighters L. G. Balfour Co. - 1321 South University, 11 Ou pec per pie rs is the finest array of "Es- cially for Students" gift and rsonal items. See our corn- te display now. S - -_\ 'iii- R QURTH IN ROW ,ns Lead Respective Leagues' If you haven't discovered them yet, this is the last week to return Senior Picture Proofs. Last day -- Friday, Nov. I 1 12:00 - 5 .00 7:00 - 9:00 Student Bublications Bldg* 31, giving them a record of 4-3 and placing them right behind the Rams in the standings. The Bears play the Rams next week on Chicago soil. Two weeks ago Chicago pounded the Rams into submission at Los Angeles. This next meeting could very well feature another Chicago win, throwing the Western Division into another first place tie. If Chicago does reach first place, it will have been a rags to riches road, since the Bears lost their first three games of the season. Every since they won their first one, however, they have been un- beatable, by Los Angeles or any- one else. Right now they look like the hottest team in the league. Maybe a turning point has been reached for another team. The Detroit Lions finally won their first game. A GOOD HAIRCUT! styled, blended and shaped to your facial features. "Your Queries Invited" The Daseola Barbers Near Michigan Theatre 715 North University A ,L ,. t _ t 9 - i Coed mWins Grid Picks The Daily's "Grid Picks" contest .boasts its first female winner in over two years. Miss Ronnie Kopelson, of 1811 Washtenaw, posted a 12-3 record in last week's competition to win two free theater tickets. The du- cats are good for either "End of The Affair," starting Thursday at the Michigan, or "The Tender Trap," beginning at the State on Wednesday. Thursday Deadline Entries for this week's contest must reach The Daily by 6 p.m. Thursday. They may be mailed to "Grid Picks," Michigan Daily, Maynard Street, Ann Arbor, or brought in person to the main desk on the second floor of the Student Publications Building. z 2 3 4 5 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. This week's contests: . Indiana at Michigan . Army at Penn . Colgate at Syracuse . Illinois at Wisconsin . Iowa at Ohio State . Minnesota at Michigan State . Northwestern at Purdue . Notre Dame at North Carolina, . Oregon at Stanford . Oregon State at California . Texas A & M at Rice . Texas Christian at Texas . Washington at UCLA . 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