The Y( by Matt Rennie and Jeff Sheran Best Introduction Read this story. Best Michigan Athlete Mike Barrowman This elite swimmer doesn't belong in the Best of Ann Arbor - he belongs in the Best of Earth. If you glance at the media guide description of most athletes, the first line states something like: "Sure- handed receiver" or "Hard-hitting defenseman." Barrowman's reads: "Top 200 meter breaststroker in the world..." The 5-foot-11 senior lowered his world record for the fourth time at the World Championships in Perth, Australia in January. He also took his second consecutive Swimmer- of-the-Year award, his third straight NCAA Championship, and honors as a Sullivan Award finalist. 0 gar in Sports Best Play Desmond Howard's 95- yard Kickoff Return vs. Michigan State After providing the Wolverines' only pass-offense in the game, Howard's gazelle-like cutback tied then-No. 1 Michigan with the spoil- hungry Spartans, 21-21. We can only speculate how fans would remember Howard's achievement if not for... Most Disappointing Play Desmond Howard's failed two-point conversion attempt vs. Michigan State Perhaps this should be subtitled, "Worst officiating call(s)." In one of the most inept displays by a group of referees, these Big Ten boneheads chose to ignore both that Howard held onto the ball and that he was tripped by Spartan defender Eddie Brown. Best Coach Tie: Red Berenson[Bev Fry Berenson led the icers to greatness they hadn't experienced since he was lacing up the skates himself. After years of struggling to gain respectability, the Michigan hockey team reached the NCAA tournament for the first time in 15 seasons and beat Cornell in the first round. Although less documented, Fry's efforts with the women gymnasts were even more impressive. Since joining the team two seasons ago, Fry has led Michigan from last place in the Big Ten to third, and a projected title for next season. Best Performance Jon Vaughn's 489 rushing yards in consecutive games against Notre Dame and UCLA The one-time Heisman hopeful exploded into the Michigan backfield and through opposing defenses. An ensuing injury allowed Ricky Powers' emergence as a future Best of recipient, and hastened Vaughn's departure for the JOSE JUAREZIFILE PHOTO Best athlete Mike Barrowman raises his fist to celebrate winning the 200 m breaststroke at the Big ten Men's swimming & diving championships last March. Or maybe he's just signalling his solidarity with the RWL. Brands at Big Ten NFL. Someone should have told Wrestling Championships the redshirt sophomore that NFL In his only losing effort of the defenders grow as big as Greg tournament, Gilbert shocked Iowa's Skrepenak & Co., who created for Brands with a controversial near fall Vaughn those conveniently vast in the match's opening seconds. tunnels in the line of scrimmage. Brands, ranked No. 1in the nation, had never been put on his back in Most Exciting Event his career before Gilbert scored the Joey Gilbert vs. Tom 30-second near fall. But the referee never whistled the pin. The sophomore 134-pounder dropped the major decision, 24-14, and took second in the conference. He later took third at the NCAA Tournament, losing his only match APPLICATIONS to Brands in the semifinals. * By the way, the bucket no longer says "Kentucky Fried Chicken." Now its "KFC." Kind of like how New Kids on the Block has become "NKOTB" and Burger King has become "BK." Best Subs Subway Best place for subs is subway. Wow, what a bold choice. Almost, but not quite, as bold as picking Kentucky Fried Chicken for fried chicken. Best Sandwiches Zingerman' s Again, you're not going to get the quadruple bypass corned beef of New York, but Zingerman's piles it on. With the basic sandwich meats, or with any of their more, well, eclectic selections, you really can't get a "bad" sandwich here. And Noah likes the pickle. Best Chipati Pizza Bob's You think you're eating healthy with all those veggies and greens. Actually, the wonderful pita bread, cheese, and special sauce make this a fairly caloric adventure. Would you believe someone wrote on their ballot, "What the hell is a [chipatil?" Obviously, this character has not been in Ann Arbor long. Best Steak Mountain Jack's The best of a sparse lot. This is due to the fact that Ann Arbor steak establishments prefer to keep a low profile for fear of having pig blood hurled at them by tofu-eating protestors. Best Hot Wings Mr. Spot's Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Stucchi's From french silk to grasshopper pie, Stucchi's has revolutionized Ann Arbor ice cream. Best Cafe Best Coffee Best Hot Chocolate Espresso Royale Caf6 We found the coffee to be playful yet articulate, elegant yet understated. The only problem is trying to keep a carry-out cup of coffee hot while you walk to class. Caf6 Pretentious is recognized for more than its coffee. Remember it caters to self-styled intellectuals and avant garde cultural critics in a myriad of desserts and beverages. And they have a frothing good cup of hot chocolate to boot. Best Cheap Beer Rick's It's hard to beat the $1 pitchers on Monday, the $2 ones on Wednesday, and the 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. happy hour on Friday with $1 pitchers. You can't complain about that, but sometimes it gets a little too crowded and hot. Best Place for Hard Liquor Village Corner First of all, "you can't buy there." Second of all, liquor prices are the same, no matter where in Michigan you go. So you tell me, why was this a category in the first place? [Editor's Note:For selection and convenience, you idiots!] Hardest Place to Buy Alcohol Village Corner They have a book containing photos of the drivers licenses in each of the 50 states, and Guam. Gourmet specialists Noah Finkel, Eric Lemont, and Andrew Levy analyzed the food results of our poll. Best Bookstore Borders It's got no real competition - but even if it did, it would probably still win. Best Textbooks Ulrich's Best Used Books Dawn Treader When you come right down to it, this store has a much cooler name than its competition. Best Women's Clothing Best Men's Clothing Urban Outfitters Where else can you be ignored by hip employees in cool clothes while browsing through placemats and bell-bottoms, dresses that make you look pregnant and T-shirts advertising Marcia Brady Creme Rinse? Best Thrift/Used Clothing Tie: Urban Outfitters, Salvation Army Ever wonder where the risqu6 crowd gets its clothing? Try the Salvation Army, the store for the poor, and Urban Outfitters, where you can buy clothes that look used but aren't. Best Lingerie Victoria's Secret Competing with the likes of Frederick's of Hollywood on the national level, Victoria's Secret may not stand a chance. But hey, it's the only store in Ann Arbor to offer 300 Best Businesses 0 square feet of silk boxers and G- strings (for both sexes), as well as a room full of good-smelling soaps. Dark horse candidate: South Quad. South Quad?! This has got to be the person who snatched all of my undies from the dryer last year. I'm glad you liked my taste. Best Records Wherehouse Records A chain that replaced the social wasteland of Upstair's Charley's, Wherehouse features late-night attractions with long lines for good deals on new stuff. Also a terrific pick-up spot. Best Used Records Wazoo Never underestimate students' ability to recognize a good deal whet they see one. 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