The Michigan Daily-Thursday, April 11, 1991 - Page 11 Winter sports' April signing period begins MEN'S BASKETBALL: Though Michigan basketball coach Steve Fisher did not receive official letters of intent from recruits Chris Webber and Jalen Rose, yesterday marked the first day of the April signing period. Fisher cancelled his scheduled press conference, but not because the let- ters did not arrive yesterday. Instead, he took advantage of the first day of junior recruiting, visiting various high schools to watch prospects play. Webber reportedly signed his letter yesterday, and Fisher expects to receive both written commitments today. Fisher saw the two spring recruits, as well as fall signees, Jimmy King and Juwan Howard, showcase their talents in the McDonald's High School All-Star game Saturday. "They did themselves proud," Fisher said. "They were impressive on the court, and they handled themselves real well in general. They said there was a camaraderie between them even though they hadn't really played together before." -Jeff Sheran WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: The women's basketball team is looking 1o add some new faces to next year's squad after losing senior team captain Carol Szczechowski and junior Torie Shaw. But the pressure is nounting for coach Bud VanDeWege who was unable to announce the signing of any prep players for next year's season. - Rod Loewenthal ICE HOCKEY: After its best season in 15 years, the Michigan hockey team looks to get better with help from a handful of recruits. In addition to defenseman Al Sinclair from Toronto, who signed in the early period, sources close to the team reveal that four rookies have unofficially committed to the Wolverines. Sinclair's teammate, defenseman Tim Hogan, leftwinger Rick Willis from Boston, goalie Al Logis from Indianapolis, and rightwinger Steve Knuble of the Kalamazoo Junior Wings are among those expected on the 'Michigan roster next season. Rumors indicate that the team may also acquire a walk-on from Toronto, and two players from overseas, namely Austria and the USSR, but the report is far from official. - Jeni Durst MEN'S SWIMMING: The six-time defending Big Ten champion men's swimming team realed in one of the nation's top recruiting classes. The nation's No. 1 swimmer Gustavo Borgess, along with Steven West, Chris Veber, and David Klauider all committed yesterday. --staff reports Blue crew duals Fighting Irish k Andy, Dl I rvtA Daily Sports Writer Last Saturday, as the haze cleared from the Graduate Library steps, the smoke cleared from Ford Lake where the Michigan crew team tri- umphed over Marietta College and Northwestern. The co-educational Wolverine squad kept its undefeated record intact. This weekend, the rowers head to Notre Dame. "This is the last chance for com- petition before the Midwest Championships," Michigan women's novice coach, Tom Weber said. "I want our rowers to row a technical, smooth race ... as well as a powerful one." The Wolverines compete in seven classifications: men's heavyweight (above 160 pounds) and lightweight for both varsity and novice; wo- men's heavyweight (above 130) and lightweight for varsity, and novice with no weight classification. Weber, a fifth-year senior and a member of the 1989 U.S. National crew team, explained that crew is 50 percent technical and 50 percent physical. The novice "'A" team's quicker times than the varsity "B" team's last weekend, proved the first-year coach's statement accu- rate. "If we win, without doing well technically, I'll know we can go a lot faster and that is what we wills need to work on during the next two weeks," Weber said. "Knowing what we need to work on will be the major benefit of this competi- tion." Although the squad fulfilled expectations, the men's novice squad coach, Mike Caviston, will be look-. ing for more speed in the Notre Dame meet. r ,. fl KNNETH -lMLLEFVay Detroit Country Day's Chris Webber shoots over two defenders. The all- star plans to attend Michigan next year. Men's by Tim Spolar Daily Sports Writer rugby triumphs The Michigan men's rugby team continued its hot streak Saturday, with impressive victories over Michigan State and the Flint Rogues. In two games against the Spartans, the Wolverines won by a combined score of 105-3. Michigan dominated every facet of both games (the Spartans' only score came off a penalty kick). The Wolverines' ex- *perience keyed their success. "We played together really well," co-captain Tae-Ni Changstroman said. "I think that stemmed from our experience. (Michigan State) has a lot of first- time players on their squad, and I think that led to the lopsided scores." The Wolverines were tested a little more by the Rogues, but *Michigan still prevailed, 14-0. "Neither team had scored by halftime," Changstroman said. "So it looked like it was going to be close. However, our superior team- work and conditioning pulled us through." Michigan has now won seven games in a row. However, the Wolverines face tough matches against Akron, RFC, and Windsor Saturday at Palmer Field. Many of the top Wolverine players will re- turn to the Midwest select camp which they attended three weeks ago, recreating the scenario that brought about Michigan's last loss. 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