Ice Hockey vs. Western Michigan Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m. Yost Arena The Michigan Daily SPsORTS Thursday, February 7, 1991 Men's and Women's Gymnastics vs. Ohio State Tomorrow, 7 p.m. Keen Arena Page 9 MO'S SECOND CLASS RANKS AMONG WOLVERINES' BEST EVER 'M' lands natio by Adam Lutz Sitting confidently in his new recruiting office, Gary Moeller acted as if it was just another day at the office. "I think we had a good year," he said. There was no gloating or boasting for the second-year head coach who had just signed one of the top two recruiting classes in the country. Michigan put together a 21- person class, consisting of eight All-Americans, and including seven of the top 20 players rated in The Detroit Free Press's "Best of the Midwest" list. With the annual signing date in the past, it is time for the scouts to begin their annual rankings of the countries' top classes. This year, depending on whom you listen to, it seems as if the top spot belongs to either Penn St. or Michigan. Tom Lemming, considered the Midwest's top analyst, boasts that this year, "Michigan's No. 1 ... It has the best class in my memory, and I've been at this for 11 years!" Meanwhile, Allen Wallace, SuperPrep Magazine's senior editor, is unsure whom he would rate No. 1, claiming, "It's a complete toss-up. They both have great, well rounded classes." One publication to place the Wolverines second, The National, feels that Penn State's decision to enter the Big Ten, combined with a great coach and rich tradition helps explain the Lions' exception- al year. Without discussing the talent of certain individuals, Moeller was quick to clarify that the State's top player, Tyrone Wheatley, would definitely play tailback. As for the possibility of certain n'stop players coming in next season and immediately competing, Moeller explained that "some have the ability to contribute in a back-up role next season ... if they can pick up the offensive or defensive signals and come into practice in good physical condition." The only dark cloud remaining is the six recruits who have not passed the Proposition 48 requirements. However, his staff feels that the players the Wol- verines recruited are all capable of passing with their next attempts. This year, Michigan stockpiled both the offensive and defensive line. Moeller claimed Michigan did not emphasize those positions. However, every year there appears to be an abundance in one position and draught in another. "This year we were fortunate that there were offensive linemen, recruits because last year we couldn't find any. This year we looked for tight- ends and only found one we were interested in." The massive offensive lineman were led by two All-Americans, Paul Barry and Trezelle "Tree" Jenkins. Barry's combination of size and quickness will most likely be utilized at the guard slot. Meanwhile, Jenkins' greatest attribute is his immense size, 6- foot-7. His senior season was considered disappointing by most, but he seems dedicated to im- proving his strength and technique. On the defensive side, Mich:- igan was able to land All:- Americans Trent Zenkewicz ang Walter Reggans. Zenkewicz is considered by most experts to be the top lineman in the Midwest, as he combined his talent with See Recruits, Page 10 JOSE JUAREZ/Daily Frosh tailback Ricky Powers was last year's great recruit. Michigan coach Gary Moeller hopes this year's recruits prove just as capable. Buckeye gymnasts tumble into town by Charlie Wolfe . 0Daily Sports Writer W There's an old sports axiom - Anever underestimate your opponent. ,r In the case of the Michigan ,men's gymnastics team, that should ,not be a problem when the Wolverines face Ohio State tomor- row night at Keen Arena. After being overwhelmed by a surprising Spartan squad last week, life gets no ;;sier for the Wolverines as they take on the powerhouse Buckeyes. "Ohio State is a traditionally very 44good team," Michigan assistant : coach Mike Milidonis said. "They ;- were national champs in '86 and are ::consistently one of the better teams ,,in the country." , Michigan's Scarlet and Grey #: nemesis is also coming off a huge :victory over last year's national :'champions, Nebraska. The Buck- ,:eyes' defeat of the Cornhuskers will ,make the Wolverines' upset ,opportunity all the more difficult. _ Head coach Bob Darden was "disappointed with his team's per- .formance last Friday in East Lans- .ing. Although he resolved to forget tithe team's 270 score and simply move on, there were some particu- :larly top-notch individual efforts. :Against the Spartans, many gym- nasts posted some of their best scores of the season. Glenn Hill matched his personal ,;best of 9.7 on the pommel horse. :Royce Toni had season bests on ;vault (9.25), horizontal bars (9.35), and rings (9.55). And Jim Round and ;Ben Verrall both posted their highest season totals in the all-around. If Michigan doesn't dig itself * TAKE r SThLL 0 0N 00lA _50WN /N IHE 0AM / tow I, another large early hole as it did in East Lansing, the Wolverines should be able to give the Buckeyes stiff competition. "I think the two keys for us are: how hard we work and prepare for the meet, number one. But how consistent we are, number two," Milidonis said. "That seems to be our downfall a little bit. If we can be really on, like we were against Illinois, we'll scare them." One major advantage for the Wolverines will be the friendly confines of Keen Arena. Both the men's and women's teams were victorious at home against Illinois two weeks ago. The squads hope to have another outstanding crowd to cheer them to victory again in their last co-ed home meet. "We were real happy with the audience and spectators versus Illinois - they make it exciting for us," Darden said. "It used to be in years past that you had to be silent during a meet, but long gone are those days. The men and women really appreciate the support and feedback.' New Offerings at Counseling Services Black Women GraduateSuogort/Therapy Group For Info. contact: Gwyneth Awai, ACSW at 764-8312 12 Week Workshop/Support Group on Compulsive Overeating Contact: Jocelyn Towler, MA at 764-8312 Coping as an African-American Student at U of M Contact: LaReese Collins, ACSW at 764-8312 Black Male Graduate Support Group Contact: LaReese Collins, ACSW at 764-8312 *1. .. $: , 'N s. . I i JSJUAREDuaily Rookie Ben Verrall competes on the horizontal bar in a recent meet against Illinois, in which he placed fourth in the all-around. Last week against Michigan State he posted a season's best score in the competition. Verrall and the Wolverines hope to continue to improve against Ohio State tomorrow at Keen Arena. NOW HIRING I" J Color Printing Color Printing Color Printing Color Printing Big savings on color printing for all clubs, businesses, and organizations. chmwy Clinical Psychologists Pharmacists Plan a future that soars. Take your science-related degree into the Air Force, and become an officer in the Biomedical Sciences Corps. You'll learn more, you'll grow faster-you'll work with other dedi- cated professionals in a quality envi- ronment whereyour contributions are needed. In short, you'll gain more of every- thing that matters most to you. You and the Air Force. 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