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… Michigan's Angel Chan were tests for the Wolverine defense, then the Michigan women's bas- ketball team now looks like a straight-A student. That's because the Wolverines have always had an answer. All three…

… players posed threats to what was thought to be a mis- take-prone Wolverine defense. But in the end, they were all left scratching their heads, puzzled at how solid Michigan's defense actually was…

…. Meanwhile, the Wolverines walked away with three wins. Bishop, who was averaging 16 points a game, managed just five against the Wolverines. Massey came in scoring 20 per game, but that didn't matter either…

… choice has yielded positive results. Not factoring in last Saturday's ugly loss against No. S Duke, the Wolverines have allowed just 45 points per game - 11 less than they were averaging before the change…

… confident and reestablished what her long-term goals are," Michigan assistantcoach Stefanie Kerska said. As of Nov. 11, Smith swam in 14 events that the Wolverines finished first place in. Individually, she…

… impossible. After the Wolverines ben- efitted so much from traffic in front of the net on Friday, one would've expected Michigan to use the same tactics on Saturday. But the Wolverines were rarely in position…

… to deflect shots or pound away at rebounds during a 3-2 loss to the Huskies. In the loss, Michigan was 0- for-12 on the power play. The Wolverines seldom stepped in front of Thiessento screen himor…

…, now the Michigan field hockey team has an added pressure , defending its home field. Starting this Friday, the Wolverines will attempt to win their third straight postsea- son conference championship…

… definitely some things about our field that our kids know and take advantage of I think it is a huge benefit for us to be at home." The team fares best at home. The Wolverines are 7-1 at Ocker Field this…

… immediately gave the puck right back. Kaleniecki skated in on West- ern Michigan goalie Daniel Bellissimo and slapped the puck over the Bronco's right shoulder to give the Wolverines a 4-3 lead. The goal proved…

… to be the game winner, and No. 6 Michigan went on to ambush Western Michigan 7-3 and end its three-game winless streak. Kaleniecki's goal put an end to a wild second period in which the Wolverines (10…

… Editor For the Michigan basketball team as a whole, last Wednesday's victory over Michigan State was a high point. But not every Wolverine was pleased with his per- formance against the Spartans. Daniel…

… Wisconsin, they did. The roommates stormed out of the gate and never N Mi n p rd N looked back, leading the Wolverines with a combined 41 points on 16-of-22 shooting. Their 72 percent shooting percentage…

… Jamelle Cornley. Sauer's back side to give the Broncos the game's first goal. And once Broncos defenseman Reid Yantzi gave his team a two-goal lead in the sec- ond, the Wolverines' self-destruction seemed…

…, Johnson maturely executed clean hits, keeping the puck out of the Broncos' hands on his way to a plus-three night. And the whole team reacted in the same fashion. The Wolverines real- ized that they were…

… high school hurdler in the country. "I envisioned after sophomore year, I'd have been No. 1 or 2 in the country and ranked in the world," Porter said. The Wolverines' sprint and hurdle coach Fred La…

… choice. "Michigan offered a great combination of an excellent wrestling tradition and strong academics," Tannenbaum said. Tannenbaum made an immediate impact on the Wolverines. He posted a 36-5 record in…

… Wolver- ines know that it won't get any easier when they face the CCHA's best in Miami (Ohio) this weekend in Oxford. In an effort to close the gap between the Red Hawks a " and the Wolverines, Michigan…

…A track. They continued their zone defense - switching to a 2-3 setup from time to time - until the final buzzer. Sophomore Ta'Shia Walker, whom the Wolverines have looked to through- out the season…

… fans that they could exhale. His first play back, Abram scrambled im a King (feat.I. and Ul Scrappy) - P$C 141011 for a loose ball on defense to cause a jump ball. On the ensuing Wolverine Reggaeton…

… easily." Michigan's coaches will also be looking for increased production from their power play unit this weekend. Through the first 13 games of the season, the Wolverines own the nation's top-rated power…

… said. "We just felt that Billy looked uncomfortable on some shots last night, and it was a good chance for Noah to get in." Luckily for the Wolverines, Ruden was prepared to jump right into the fire…

… prepared to face the first pen- alty shot the Wolverines have seen since March 2, 1997. Having played in a junior league where they went to shootouts and participated in team shoot- outs each week in…

… much as Lind- sey did during her freshman year she will have a storied career as a Wolverine. The coach is happy to have the Smiths on his team both for their talent and their personality. "Hannah and…

… and plays against many bas- ketball programs. The Wolverines have kicked off each season under Cheryl Burnett with an exhibition against Athletes in Action, and have come away with wins both years. In…

… and play the best defense will start the first exhibition game. Although she has not yet decided on that lineup, the Wolverines will still exhibit non stop defensive pressure and persistent ball…

… farther out to 20 feet, 6 inches, and a 10-second backcourt rule, which currently does not exist in any form. Burnett likes both of these experi- ments because they assist defense - an area the Wolverines…

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… would have been better off suiting up for the Wolverines next season. "Like so many kids that I see leaving early, I think (Montoya) still had some things to prove at the college level this year…

…'s Billy Sauer." While Berenson cannot confirm which prospect will join the Wolverines next year until after he has signed, Montoya's indication is likely accurate. The 17-year-old Sauer is a member of the…

… of college eligibility. Montoya posted a goals against average of 2.52 as a Wolverine last season. tional concern is the possible departure of other NHL draftees. In Saturday's NHL Draft, two of…

… year's Biletnikoff award the April draft after finishing his Wolverine winner - has yet to sign a contract with the career with 195 tackles, nine interceptions Cleveland Browns. Xtarge Pizza Other g…

…-country season last August. All of the Wolverines plan on a taking a couple of weeks off before they start training for their cross-country season with Michigan this fall. Michigan sophomore Michael Woods…

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…- ball team to begin Big Ten play. Tis WE After 33 games and M trips to California, Ken- tucky and Las Vegas, the 4 pm. tody Wolverines are excited Non umow to finally run out to their Alu .. F positions…

… to get nice - it's going to be great," No. 24 Iowa will travel to Ann Arbor hoping to spoil opening day for the Wolverines. The Hawkeyes and the Wolverines have enjoyed a storied rivalry, as they have…

… effort of his players. He told Amaker that he was proud. But what about the Wolverines' effort in Saturday's 84-55 train wreck at Purdue - a team that has won just one of seven Big Ten games? "I don…

… Hunter, Graham Brown and Brent Petway. So what do the Wolverines (3-4 Big Ten, 12-9 overall) need to improve on before they host Minnesota (4-3, 14-6) tomorrow night at Crisler Arena? "Well, we have to get…

… on the performance of the Wolverines. Michigan was able to get around having just nine wrestlers in its lineup. Despite having to forfeit one match each meet, Michigan picked up easy victories over…

… quality oppo- nents like No. 11 Central Michigan, No. 9 Nebraska and No. 19 Penn State. But reality set in two weeks ago at the NWCA Cliff Keen National Dual Tournament. The Wolverines lost dual meets to…

… affirmative action employer. SWIM COACH-WOLVERINE AQUATICS, an A2 based USA Swimming program, seeks Head Development Coach and Assistant Coaches to start Jan. 2005. Contact Eric Namesnik at 944-3269 or snik…

… expectations are tough to achieve and even tougher to lose. The Michigan men's soccer team (1- 3-1 Big Ten, 9-5-3) has become used to this mentality lately. For the third time this season, the Wolverines were…

… two more games to get a bid to the NCAA Tournament and now we only have two more chances to get it." With just eight shots on goal, the Wolverines - who have lost five and tied three of their last 11…

… scored eight minutes later to bring the Broncos within one. With the game on the line; the Wolverine defense held tight until the final whistle, allowing Michigan to celebrate its first victory in two…

… ference record, but there are no cake. walks in store. The Wolverines mi face Wisconsin, who beat Michigan 3- two weeks ago in Madison. Needless td say, the players are looking forward to shot at redemption…

… Wolverines probably need at least ony Big Ten Tournament victory to be con- sidered for an NCAA berth. And eve then, nothing is guaranteed. "We've never lost four in a row at the end of the season," Rademachet…

… further and gave us more offensive opportunities." Once regulation playing time ended, the offensive attacks by the Nittany Lions increased, and the Wolverines were forced to put more players on defense to…

…. We need to get the ball into the feet of creative players like Adam Bruh." Bruh, who led the Wolverines with a pair of goals on Friday in a decisive 4-0 victory over Akron (3-1-2 MAC, 10-4-3), played…

…. Their exposure has given them rebounding is a discipline that can be more," Helvey said. much more of our press and scramble a head start on learning the offense learned in practice. While the Wolverines…

… and diving team's 158 points this weekend, helping the Wolver- ines defeat Eastern Michigan by 73 points in the short course matchup. The Wolverines won 11 of the 13 events Friday in Ypsilanti. This…

…, Doetzel made her final move and Walter just couldn't hang on. Three Wolverines finished in the top-10, including Walter, Kohlmeier and fifth-year senior Andrea Parker - who finished ninth in 21:30. Parker…

… beginning of the sea- son, the Michigan men's cross coun- try team had high hopes. But after three of its top six runners suffered injuries, the Wolverines can only wonder what might have been. No. 7…

… compete. The Wolverines will host Windsor tomorrow and will play the Blue/White Intrasquad game on Sunday. "We're trying to treat Windsor like a regular con- ference game," associate head coach Mel Pearson…

… the transition from practice to game situations. The Wolverines return 10 seniors, while adding just two freshmen, who have yet to get acclimated to the college game. "The fact that we have so many…

… skate last season. Fortunately for the Wol- verines - T.J. Hensick, last year's CCHA rookie of the year and lead Wolverine scorer - will prob- ably play in spite of a groin injury. One of the reasons that…

… the coaches are so seri- ous about these games is that the real season opener is just a week away. The Wolverines will travel to Duo gears up for record year By Ben Voss For the Daily To a volleyball…

… freshmen. I think both these players are be real good players for us this year." On Sunday, after the Blue/White Intrasqu the Dekers Blue Line Club will host the ann with the Wolverines. Fans who are on hand…

… Citizens for a United Michigan - filed lawsuits against the See MCRI, Page 9 Corrections: A news article in last week's paper (Student reports glitch in Wolverine Access to 'U', 5/24/04) should have read…

… pinch-run- ner Shoney Hixson took off for home. Milian's throw was almost perfect, but a bad hop took Wolverines' catcher Monica Schock off of the base path. The slight misfortune ensured that Hixson…

… sure she got around the tag. It was a great play, and it just didn't happen for us."R x It was Michigan's second heartbreaking loss of r the tournament. The Wolverines were defeated 3- 2 in a 13-inning…

… Championships, the Michigan women's crew team can finally look back at its early season struggles and smile. But on April 17, the day they suffered a shocking loss to Michigan State, the Wolverines were far from…

… the finals, respectively. By Josh Holman In the first varsity eight race, the Wolverines' boat finished Daily Sports Writer with a flourish and caught three boats in the final 750 meters. "Our design is…

… to get faster as the race goes on," junior LANSING - Brett Sickler, who was on the boat, said. "But this time we Wolverine catche started our sprint with 750 meters to go instead of 500 to to forgo his…

… just went for it." told him he'd be The Wolverines' second varsity eight boat used the oppo- ing ace Mark Pr site strategy in its race, jumping out to a lead at 1,000 meters. called you crazy. It crossed…

… was a possibility of me going to Day- tona Beach and playing high A ball, but I wouldn't want it now," Fox said. "I got a chance to go back to (Michigan) and watch the Wolverines play a game against…

… job by them." While the Wolverine deficit con- tinued to grow, the Michigan bats sat idle. It wasn't until the fifth inning that Carroll yielded a base runner. The following inning, soph- omore second…

… baseman Chris Getz A Non-Insurance Medical Savings Program the Wolverines by going with Car- hit a two-run homer to bring his As low as $85.° monthly roll on short rest after he shut down team to within…

…. .................................... ' O MI OTT15 A DNS (734)L663-9001 i the Wolverines the rest of the way, ending the Wolverines season. Perhaps the highlight of tourna- ment for Michigan came from the play of a pair.of youngsters in…

… incredi- ble effort squandered errors in the 12th and 13th innings. That the Wolverines bounced back to compete with a team of Stanford's caliber was quite an achievement. Losing such a close game against…

… were erased. Merchant, one of the team's leading hit- ters throughout the regular season, went 1- for-3 in the Wolverines' first-round loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament, and 2-for-12 in…

… she wasn't the only Wolverine capable of heroics. Michigan sprinter Carly Knazze - saved her best for last. :'$.00 OFF Well, sort of. Every time her feet hit the track Your Lunch Entrees during the 200…

… Wright said ResComp plans to slightly alter the educational program it sponsors during summer orientation. TONY DING/Daily Michigan seniors Carl Diggs (43) and John Navarre (16) after the Wolverines' 14…

… stuck in flashback mode, BURKE their mind wandering to Goin' to Work losses at Wisconsin, Illi- April 2, 2004 nois, Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana - games where the Wolverines played so well for so long…

…, only to collapse in the waning moments. But last night, something strange happened: Michigan didn't fold. Instead, the Wolverines tightened up their defense and rediscovered their confidence on offense…

… Wolverines would win faceoffs, control the puck and outshoot their oppo- nents. That was their formula for success Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament when Michigan cruised past host New…

… overwhelmed by a more talented opponent. Michigan held 1-0 and 2-1 leads, but in the end, the Eagles' unyielding pressure was too much for the Wolverines. Forward Patrick Eaves tied the score with less than…

…- By Eric Ambinder cent of the offensive production this "We never really thought we cent in the second half, couldn't Daily Sports Writer season for the Wolverines (2-3, 9-9). would stop her," Mc…

… Michigan's main ingredients Price was the first Wolverine other happens if Jennifer Smith can't the contest. lacking, no other Wolverines were than Smith, Gandy or Pool to score a score? "They were doubling…

… beginning. coach said. BURKE Continued from Page 23 Michigan season in years. But this Michigan team may have accomplished more ina postsea- son NIT than any team ever has. Ina mere two weeks, the Wolverines…

… percent from the free throw line. The Wolverines did everything they could in the second half to let Rutgers back into it, and there's no question they looked more like an NIT champion team than ateam that…

… should challenge Duke or Connecticut. But what the Wolverines also looked like was a team that finally came together and finally learned how to win. If that was the only thing that Michigan took from the…

… NIT, then the postseason trip would have been well worth it. But, it obviously wasn't the only thing the Wolverines managed to accomplish at Madison Square Garden. In one five-game postseason run, this…

… how big something like that could be for this team next year, and for this pro- gram in the future. Last night, this team - this program - took a huge step forward. And the Wolverines did so by putting…

… and noisy crowd at the Varsity Tennis Center, the Michigan men's tennis team squeaked past Michigan State, 4-3. The victory ended a three- M match skid for the Wolverines (1-2 Big Ten, 9-4 overall). "It…

…'s always going to be pretty emotional," Michigan coach Mark Mees said. "In any sport between Michigan and Michigan State, it's very competitive, and today was no different." After the Wolverines split their…

…. "David came out and he was a little tight in the first set," Mees said. "To his credit, he picked it up and hung in there. He's a tough kid." Anving wasn't the only Wolverine What am I? Tired of the…

… lost to him once where I won the first set," Peretz said. "Then he really stepped up his game." A win's a win, but the Wolverines believe they are capable of much more. "We've got to play better tennis…

… to town this weekend, the Wolverines will have to be on top of their game. But for now they can savor their vic- tory over the Spartans (0-3 Big Ten, 13-8 overall). "Any Big Ten win is big," Gos- sain…

… Wolverines are playing in April. Tonight, Michigan looks to be one of two division I teams ending its season on a win when it takes on Rutgers in the NIT Cham- pionship in Madison Square Garden. A victory for…

… the Wolverines would be their first title in a national postseason tournament since the 1989 NCAA Cham- pionship. Michigan won the NIT in 1997, but all of the games played in that tourna- ment were…

… defense because they are a very explosive team." The Wolverines (9-9 Big Ten, 22-11) have also been explosive over their past few games. After a long season of inconsis- tency, the Michigan offense has…

… finally been running on all cylinders since the NIT began, especially over the team's past two contests. The Wolverines put up 88 points on Hawaii last Wednesday and dropped 78 points on Oregon on Tuesday…

… how it is with Michigan hockey. So to fail to make the Frozen Four - something that had been taken for granted - is disastrous. But just because the Wolverines fell short of expectations doesn't mean…

…'t be an issue - Michigan C will win the National Championship. Assuming nobody leaves early, 11 Wolverines will be seniors, with nine playing regularly. Look at this year's captain, Andy Burnes. In his…

… Nationals. As a result, the team is used to looking at this weekend as more of a step- ping stone to Nationals. But this year, the s Wolverines have been seeded fourth, and are ROLLER COASTER RIDE Here's a…

… have so many amaz- ing athletes, but we realize that being successful is a group effort and Big Ten Champi- onships are not won by only one person." The Wolverines will be enjoy- ing the Atlanta sun this…

… invaluable for the Wolverines during their NIT run. He chipped in nine points in Michigan's victory over Oregon on Tuesday, but managed to grab just two boards. He will be need- ed greatly tonight with Rutgers…

… point: In Rutgers' win over Iowa State, Axani hauled down 17 rebounds to go with eight points. Michigan - The Wolverines have two players that could start for most Division I teams: center Chris Hunter…

… baseball team digs the "small ball." The Wolverines rely on it to win many of their games. Small ball is not necessarily the most popular offensive strategy in baseball, but it can be highly effective -just…

…, while keeping strikeouts to a minimum. A team cannot count on hitting a grand slam or three-run homerun every game to win. The Wolverines understand that and have adjusted their play to their strengths…

…Monday, March 1, 2004 Opinion 4A Zac Peskowitz is sad that history isn't ending Freshman Brent Petway charges up the Wolverines ... Sports, 8B Weather Arts 8A The Daily reviews Mel Gibson…

… opposing arena. It's nothing new for the Wolverines - at least this season. Two weeks ago, Michigan put the finishing touches on a perfect confer- ence home mark (13-0-0) by easily sweeping Bowling Green…

…. Michigan has put on a show for the Yost faithful all season long, effortlessly pummeling any team that dare occupy the visitor's bench. But, when the Wolverines have left the comfortable confines of 1000 S…

… (98.33 points) within striking dis- tance. But an injury-riddled Michigan team could not get over the hump. Penn State's (115 points) well-rounded squad fended off the Wolverines and celebrated their…

… first-ever Big Ten championship. "Penn State was a big, big favorite," Michigan coach James Henry said. "And we gave them a run for their money." Injuries plagued the Wolverines. Long-distance runner…

…. The Golden Gophers had 13 turnovers in the half, while the Wolverines had just six. Michigan capitalized on each of these deficits, and held Minnesota to 17 points, the Golden Gophers' worst first- half…

…-scoring performance so far season. Powered by an emotional perform- ance by senior captain Stephanie Gandy, the Wolverines charged out of the gates, setting the pace for the entire first half. It also benefited from…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 1, 2004 Friday's game MICHIGAN WOLVERINES NoTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH 1 Saturday's game MICHIGAN WOLVERINES NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH *1 2 5 4 p…

… begin. Many times in sports, a lackluster showing can be attrib- uted to poor preparation. Could this be the answer? Did the Wolverines fail to put in a solid week of work prior to each one of these…

… thrown in the towel. After a nauseating come- from-ahead loss to Michigan State on Tuesday, the Wolverines had every oppor- tunity for a massive, season-ending letdown. With road trips to Indiana and…

… was sloppier than the Wolverines would have liked, thanks to 16 turnovers and a few defensive lapses. It was a little uglier. A little sloppier. It was also exactly what Michigan needed to restore a…

… highlight of the meet for Michi- gan came on the floor exercise, during which the Wolverines out-dueled Geor- gia's No. 1 floor exercise team. Four Michigan athletes set or tied season- high marks on the…

…'s performance. She noted that in almost every event there were one or two mishaps which forced the Wolverines to count a score that was lower than what the team would have liked. Plocki also attributes the loss…

… when Michigan was selected to host the men's indoor track champi- onship meet, the Wolverines had a large task in front of them. With one of the smaller venues in the Big Ten, Michigan had to host a few…

… Wolverines en route to a third-place finish. Michigan was led by four individ- ual champions and a victory in the distance medley relay. Sophomore Nick Willis won his third and fourth Big Ten title, as he…

…:impressive showing in the 500-yard freestyle. Vanderkaay, senior captain Dan Ketchum and junior Andrew Hurd swept the three medal posi- tions. The event has been won by a Wolverine swim- mer eight straight years. "We…

…. After opening the season with a perfect 6-0 home stand, the No. 46 Wolverines (7-1) headed south to t keMAN o23 take on No. 39 Florida State on Friday. Michigan's 4-3 loss marked the first scratch on the…

…, so I had a pretty good feeling they'd come out and play well (Sunday)." The Wolverines bounced back from the loss with a win on Sunday against Furman (0-6), posting a 5-2 victory to close out the…

…'s anchor, became the Wolverines' saving grace when she dove in, leading the team to a title and an NCAA-qualifying finish. "It was an incredible spot to be in because we had all the control," McCul- lough…

… College Station, Texas. of Michigan's reach. During the doubles portion, the Wolverines looked to have the point all sewn up, as junior Vinny Gossain and freshman Steve Peretz won their match, while junior…

… Michael Rubin and freshman Ryan Heller were up 3-0 in a tie-breaker set. But Florida State's Mat Cloer and Jonathas Sucupi- ra stormed back to take the game 10-6 and the set 9-8. The Wolverines knew they…

… his backboard-shaking dunks, his gravity-defying leaps and his perfectly-timed blocks, Petway has been a catalyst for the Wolverines. And he knows he can continue to do so for the team down the road. I…

… said. "And I'll be like 'Yeah,' and I'll try." And with his great leaping ability, Petway has received some great nicknames. Fellow Wolverine and team co-captain J.C. Mathis calls Petway 'R…

… I'm gonna dunk on you." -u Flying high into the future Petway's outlook on his Michigan future - like many Wolverine fans - is bright. The freshman hopes to always play a unique role'at Michigan…

… team, so I can't seem nervous." Savitskie's jitters weren't calmed until much later, when Michigan pre- vailed over the Irish in a shootout. Coming into the game, the Wolverines' season had finally come…

… finally than just one goal." In the second half, the Wolverines had a disadvan- tage, this time going against the wind and squinting at the strong afternoon sun. But Burns had made a few changes in…

… Michigan's defense in hopes of shutting down Notre Dame. When (White's) ball went in, tense Michigan fans were at last able to delight in their team's victory. blocked a Notre Dame shot. But the Wolverine…

… Wednesday to advance to the third round against Notre Dame. The Wolverines will now play in the Elite Eight this Saturday against Santa Clara for a chance at the Final Four. CURTIS HILLER/Daily Ypsilanti…

…I 4B -The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - December 1, 2003 4 Friday's game Saturday's game 0 WISCONSIN BADGERS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 3 1 it MINNESOTA GOPHERS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES. 4 2 4 01…

… thing the Wolverines could take solace in: Junior forward Jason Rynzar is healthy and looks like the imposing scoring threat that fans expected to see when the season began. Ryznar, who sat out the first…

… follow up on its first two games, in which the Wolverines forced Oakland and High Point into a combined 38 turnovers. The Wolverines opted to utilize a half- court trap in the first half of the game…

…, applying double teams to the Bulldogs' point xo'x guards. The strategy brought both good and bad for Michigan. On the positive side, the Wolverines forced 12 first-half turnovers from the Bulldogs, but in…

… Friday against No. 5 Texas Tech in the first round of the SMU Hoops for the Cure Classic in Dallas - a career effort that fell short as her Wolverines lost, 74-61. But her game-high 24 points on Saturday…

… night in the consolation match against Texas-Arlington led the Wolverines over the Lady Mavs, 68- 51. Smith's recent emergence could be due to the departure of center LeeAnn Bies, whose presence pre…

…-minute sudden death overtimes have been complet- ed. Yet it seemed a fitting end for yesterday's intense game between the Wolverines and the Irish. Neither Michigan nor Notre Dame had scored since the…

… Wolverines' next kicker, sophomore Michael O'Reilly, sent the ball up over the net. But with an amazing block by Dzubay in the next round, Michigan was given another chance. He divulged later that he had a…

… pain -showed that the senior never quits. I I a AND DENNNNNN ... While there were no major BCS shake-ups this past holiday weekend, the Wolverines, BCS No. 4, still have a chance to back their way…

…, Louisiana State loses. Odds are, Oklahoma and Michigan would play for the BCS title. If Okla- homa lost to Michigan, the Wolverines would win the BCS national champi- onship (Coaches' poll), and Oklahoma…

… more mature than a 21-year-old." Until then, Stanko is staying focused on the task at hand: leading the Wolverines in a sea- son in which anything is possible. at fault in1 T BURKE Continued from Page 7…

… Wolverines made Duane Banks Field in the plains of Iowa seem more like Coors Field in the Rocky Mountains. Without the aid of thin air, Michigan (3-1 Big Ten, 1I- 10 overall) smacked four homeruns, and the…

… Wolverines bombarded Iowa (1-3, 7-9) for 21 hits, en route to an easy 20-4 victory. "Game four of a series is typically when the pitching gets thinner," coach Rich Maloney said. "On top of that, the wind was…