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… Bridget Knaeble Floor Karina Senior Beam Second team nominees Event Cain All-around, floor Lisa Simen AtI-Around, beam Shannon MacKenzie Beam IUNNERS-UP Continued from Page 16 team format for the Wolverines…

… somewhat though was the news that six of its own made either tho irc nrcn.t~ni al~dai A Tuesday, May 4, 1999 - The Michigan Daily -,15 Wolverines nearly tame talented 'Gym Dogs' By Stephen A. Rom Daily…

… their footsteps just loud enough to remind them of those they had heard the entire evening - Wolverine footsteps. This was quite an unfamiliar sound to Georgia. Over the past two seasons, the gritty 'Gym…

…-ranked Wolverines put forth a consummate effort in a meet they had been looking forward to all year. If they were going to go down, it wouldn't be without a fight. Thanks to their all-time post-sea- son high score of…

… Dog." "I had always said that I would never be disappointed with my team if they did the best they could and just got beat by a better team," "The Fish." The Wolverines, behind a career day from David…

… Wolverines escaped with an 8-7 victory to complete the sweep. The game was highlighted by the performance of senior co-captain Mike Cervenak, who moved himself into a tie for first place on Michigan's career…

…, the Wolverines aimed for a position in the Super Six finale at the National Championships. After breaking numerous school records, including composite score (195.35) and national ranking (3), Michigan…

… *ealized that its goal of a sparkling finish was quite reachable. At the National Championship meet Thursday, April21, in Utah, the Wolverines advanced to the Super Six competition and a shot at regain- ing…

…-12) took the mound for Michigan in game one of Friday's doubleheader. Not only was her pitching good enough to pos- *sibly win the game, she was the hot- test Wolverine at the plate, going 2- for-3 with one…

… shutoutfortheteam andamilestonefor its top player. In defeating the Hoosiers and Buckeyes, the Wolverines won 10 of 12 singles matches, including all six against Indiana. Of those six was Dan Brakus' 100th career…

… season. However, these Wolverines seem to be taking all of their success in stride. "We had some injury problems last year and they really held us back from doing as well as we could," Eisner said. "I…

…0 Page 8-The Michigan Daily- Thursday, March 4, 1993 Michigan's 134-pounder, Mike Mihalic, wrestles against Minnesota earlier this season. Mihalic and the rest of the eighth-ranked Wolverines…

… more important than Big Tens." THEY'VE FALLEN, BUT CAN THEY MOVE UP?: The Wolverines are ranked eighth in the latest Amateur Wrestling News poll. Five other Big Ten teams are ranked - Penn State (No. 1…

… believes that." BACK IN ACTION: Michigan's push for qualifying for the regionals will be significantly aided by the re- turn of sophomore Brian Winkler, junior Jorge Camacho and Toni. The three Wolverine…

… should give the Wolverines an instant boost. "These are three really big scor- ing potentials for us in any number of events," Darden said. "These guys by themselves can probably impact our team score by…

… five points." Winkler, one of the top gymnasts in the nation last year, will join the pommel horse team - a weak event for the Wolverines - and give it a much-needed spark. In addition, he and Toni are…

… Tracking 'M' teams Check out the Michigan hockey team as it takes on Ohio State on Friday night at Yost Ice Arena at 7:35 p.m. The Wolverines face the Buckeyes at home on Friday and in Columbus on Saturday…

…-yard uchdown. But shortly after Johnson crossed the fifty, a flag dropped back at the Michigan 33. The Wolverines had been flagged for an illegal block in the back, negating Johnson's fabulous run and…

… held in Austin, TX. Michigan's biggest weakness, a dearth of quality sprinters came to light during the first day of tourn- ament. The Wolverines watched Minnesota's Delano Cerney win the 50 free in the…

…, almost a third of Michigan's first day total. Despite this dominant event, the Wolverines stood in second- place following the first day of See SWIMMERS, Page 7 And Sunday, the Wolverines rested. But the…

… the ugly this weekend as the Wolverines traveled to face Ohio State in Columbus. Michigan's hockey team is good, Ohio State's is bad, and the two games they played were very, very ugly. Saturday, the…

… Buckeyes. BUCKEYES Continued from page 1 scoring explosions in the second stanza. In the first game, the Wolverines bombarded Ohio State goaltender Mike Bales with 15 shots in the first period, but Bales…

…' for frustrated Wolverine frosh by Mike Gill Daily Sports Writer COLUMBUS - is learning about the: knocks. And hard breaks. David Oliver school of hard He wonders what he ever did to desefve such bad…

… fate. Friday night, the rookie Wolverine suf- fered a broken leg (technically, a broken fibular), which will idle him for the remainder of the regular season and at least part of the playoffs. Oliver…

… day. He even thought the Wolverines might be a spoiler in the league - more sun, less rain. Maybe even a picnic or the NCAA tournament awaited the team. Sixth is now but a fantasy. The Wolverines are…

… another shooter waiting for the call off the bench? Yesterday she exhibited a scorer's mentality like no one else on the team. Nuanes has given the Wolverines instant offense, and her smile says she's happy…

… landscape. Free throws, usually a soft spot in the Wolverine attack was sharper than usual. Michigan was able to make it to the charity stripe for 21 attempts yesterday. Two of those shots were taken and made…

… Wolverines just out of reach. "Free throws were a big part of the Michigan victory," said Minn- esota coach Linda Hill-MacDonald. "They hit critical free throws, and that was one of the biggest factors in the…

… game," she added. Wolverine team captain Carol Szczechowski, after scoring no points in the first half because of foul trouble, provided scoring when she was really needed. Szczechowski poured in six…

… consecutive points in- side the last three and a half minutes. The Wolverines showed their inexperience in the final 45 seconds of the game by shooting too quickly and taking bad shots. "I just feel like we…

…DeWege. Defensively, the Wolverines did not match up with the larger Golden Gopher squad. This partly accounted for Minnesota center Carol Ann Shudlick scoring 31 points. "She's 6-foot-1, and a real peri- meter player…

… the victory. The team's starters were worn down from playing almost a full game last Friday so VanDeWege depended on his back up players. Jennifer Nuanes set the pace as she kept the Wolverines in the…

… any of the current Wolverines were born. So Michigan's success begs the ques- tion: Was the achievement an aberration crp-does it set a new mark? Carras said the program now has higher goals. "This sets…

… a new standard for the kids," he said. "They say, 'If other guys can go to the regionals and the finals, why can't we?' And that's exactly what we're looking for." The Wolverines were led by senior…

… goal to put the Wolverines up 1-0. WarrenLuhningfollowedMaddenwith thenextconversion,whichmadethescore 3-0. Michigan converted the last two man- advantages after Bowling Green's Chad Ackerman served a…

… FOOT ... AND A LEGG: This season,the Wolverines have faced a wide array of injuries and Saturday's game was no exception. Michigan right wing Mike Leggplayed in Saturday's contest with a separated…

… unanimous decision, for that matter. The Wolverines brought a Rocky Balboa-type surge in the final mile while Wisconsin, as favored as Ivan Drago going into the meet, wobbled like Glass Joe coming down the…

… cross country Not to say confidence isn't an important ingredient for success - where would the Wolverines be with- out it? "A big part of this sport is the mind-set," Cantin said. "If you get all your…

… sophomore ran the best race of his career as a Wolverine at last Saturday's Big Ten Championship, fin- ishing 15th overall and fifth for the team. For most of the season, Caughlan has placed sixth or seventh…

… for the Wolverines, an impressive accomplish- ment for the budding star. But his stand- ings weren't enough to impact the results, in which only the top five run- ners count. This past Saturday, however…

… two runners, that separated the Wolverines from Wisconsin. The Badgers eventually won the meet, edg- ing Michigan by a score of 38-40. Michigan coach Ron Warhurst described the last stretch as emotional…

…, Caughlan also sees himself as a potential prominent runner for the Wolverines in the years to come. He compares himself to Mike Wisniewski, currently a junior for the Michigan team. "(Mike) came out of high…

…, No. 18 Isaac Miller will battle with Michigan's Damion Logan, ranked No. 20. If the Wolverines can escape from the first three rounds with some points on the board, they can begin to feel confident…

…. Michigan State does not field a ranked opponent until No. 10 Will Hill at the 167 weight class --and even then the Wolverines can remain confi- dent. At the 167 weight class, Michigan starts No. 3 Jeff…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 4, 1997 - 15A 4. WORLD'UNIVERSiTy GANir-i..s Two Wolverines win medals in international meet By Josh Klelnbaum Daily Sports Writer Winning swimming meets…

… said. "There's an Olympic-type atmosphere there." Eberwein, one of nine Michigan ath- letes representing their respective coun- tries at the Games, was the only Wolverine to claim a gold medal. Swimming…

…'s signifi- cant.' A swimmer also delivered the Wolverines' only other medal of the Games. Scott Werner, a freshman who has yet to swim in a collegiate meet, earned a silver medal in the 200 breast- stroke…

… 400 free preliminary heats but slipped to fifth in the finals and failed to win a medal. Rumley captained the U.S. men's squad. Ryan Papa was the busiest Wolverine, swimming in six events during the six…

… events. While swimmers made up the bulk of Michigan's delegation to the Games, four other Wolverines made the journey across the Atlantic. John Mortimer, a member of the Michigan track team and…

… For three years, Kevin Sullivan has anchored the Michigan cross-country program. But the Wolverines will have to do without their star this season. The three- time All-American will receive a med- i…

… the way the fellas did their (own training) this summer, we'll do really well." he Wolverines lost only two signifi- c nt members of the squad to gradua- tion, Warhurst said. Despite the return of…

… one would say Schultz played well, Saban cred- ited the junior for being the reason the Spartans were expect- ed to compete with the Wolverines in the first place. "Todd has played very well for us all…

… pounds. There were his hands, which are soft enough to catch an ostrich egg dropped from a 10-story building. And there were offenses. Who would use his potent combination ? Apparently, the Wolverines said…

… ask me if tibo Notebook I'd do it again, I would. If you ask me if I wish we didn't do it today, I do." RAY'S DAY: Marcus Ray had arguably his best day as a Wolverine. Not only did he intercept two…

… interception returns. LIKE BUTTER: Tyrone Butterfield's 59-yard kickoff return in the fourth quarter was "one of the biggest plays of the game," Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said. The Wolverines had several other…

… big plays, something they have been miss- ing lately. They had five plays for 20 yards or more. DISCIPLINE, DISCIPLINE: The Wolverines, who have a reputation for discipline, had some trouble with…

… home. The streak is the school's longest since 1991-92. TOSSING IT AROUND: Michigan lost the coin toss again. Michigan won the game again. The Wolverines improved to 7-0 this season when they've lost the…

… coin toss. And the Wolverines won their eighth straight regular season game when los- ing the coin toss, dating back to last season's Ohio State game. MILESTONES: Senior kicker Remy Hamilton's 44-yard…

… remaining in the first half, Marcus Ray picked off Michigan State quar- terback Todd Schultz's pass. The Wolverines went on to score a touch-. down with 15 seconds left in the half and gained so much momentum…

… 1975 and '76 versions of the Wolverines dominated the Big Ten, winning back- to-back championships, the elusive College World Series in Omaha, Neb., was twice spoiled. The Michigan baseball program has…

…, Wisconsin, lost a lot to graduation. The Badgers, the three-time defending conference champions, will run this year without standout Pasquel Dobert. !OR Parkway *at~ a a A z The Wolverines lost a big…

… meet, many runners wor- ried how the high altitude of over 6,000 feet would affect their performances. Although the Wolverines did finish a respectable fourth place, the three teams that defeated them…

… wing Mike Knuble (an alternate captain) joins Steven Halko (also an alternate) and team captain Rick Willis to provide leadership for the Wolverines this season. Blue wars un after sumdmaer M' hockey…

…, who will permaz nently join the squad. Wolverine senior Ian Forsyth finished in 10th place last weekend. Innovation Opportunity ZS Associates is a rapidly grdwing, entrepreneurial management…

… performance for him. But all four of them making it and getting it out of the way is really good." The women's team dove in the three meter springboard event. The Wolverines had the top five divers, four of…

… available at press time. EHIK ANGERMEIER/Daily The Michigan women's basketball team will be looking for its first victory of the season when it plays Indiana State Saturday. The Wolverines are 0-1. Tear…

… assist, showing no ill-effects of Schock's check. THEY 15ID IT AGAIN: Saturday nights last-minute, game-winning goal by Michigan State's Bryan Adams ended the Wolverines' quest to set the school record for…

… Spartans who won the battle early, killing off the Wolverines' first four man-advantages of the game. On the fifth, early in the third period, Matt Herr ended the Spartans' streak of 20 straight successful…

…'s tennis team missed seeing the Diag crowd on Hash Bash, and it didn't go home to its families for Easter Sunday. Instead, the Wolverines opened their Big Ten season this weekend against Minnesota and Iowa…

… the match went on." The Wolverines spent yesterday preying on the Hawkeyes. The Iowa victory helped provide Michigan with some confidence. "It's starting to come together," sophomore John Costanzo said…

… joints. The Wolverines boast a career record of 18-3 over the Titans and hope to widen that gap with two wins in today's doubleheader at Detroit. With the Big Ten schedule commencing this weekend, Michigan…

… take any competi- tor lightly. "Softball is a funny game. Anyone can beat anybody on any given day," she said. And so the Wolverines will attack U of D with their standard game plan -consistent defense…

… come in second every year is frustrat- ing. I just want to finish it with a win." But saying that Dyksterhouse is playing in anybody's shadow is mis- leading. In the Wolverine's some- what disappointing…

…Page 8 -The Michigan Daily - February 4, 1993 Carfora rises above expectations Recovered 'M' gymnast continues to provide spark for Wolverines by Mike Rancilio Daily Sports Writer In October of…

… Wolverines to a Big Ten title. What happened? Carfora refused to admit her gym- nastics career was over. When the doc- tors released her and told her she was on her own, she rehabilitated her wrist in the off…

… the skill, the Wolverines exhibited the confidence only reserved for champions. Although Michigan respected the talents of the opposition, leading up to the championship the gymnasts and coaches…

… stressed that the Wolverines were unstop- pable if they performed their best. Asked at what point he thought Michigan had the title in hand, sopho- more co-captain Justin Toman said, "When we walked in the…

… Wolverines have already competed this season against every team it will face. In addition, all six of the other Big Ten teams will be present. But this should not make the up- coming meet any easier. Michigan…

… should help a lot." Media gives UNLV unwarranted image by Todd Greenberg Coach Bob Darden and his Wolverine gymnasts have practiced all season in preparation for NCAA regionals this Saturday in…

… the sea matches Friday at Nou Saturday at the CCR] Illinois, and Sunday at State. The Wolverines are coi fifth-place finish at the M Intercollegiate Volleyba ciation (MIVA) Champ ready for which took…

… we played," se ds into the Seth Firestein said. ison with While defeats o re Dame, and Illinois would a B versus ceptable, the Sunday Michigan Lansing looms large of the Wolverine clu ming off a "We…

… the Wolver- certainly be ac- ines in three straight games. contest in East However, MSU is but one of fst in the minds three teams the Wolverines will b members. play, and Michigan has other goals at…

… the Wolverines have strug- d against some small schools. But remember: A few short months ago, most people thought the only driving done by anyone in a Michigan basketball uniform would be done behind…

… the wheel of a Ford Explorer. Things could be worse. Things could be better, yes, but things could be worse. A lot worse. The Wolverines are 4-1 (though they could just as easily be 3-2, 2-3 or…

… his team a chance to bounce back from its poor showing on the road. Cincinnati (4-4 overall) should provide quality competition for the Wolverines. Eisner is not as concerned with his opponents' level…

… rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State is one to be reckoned with, especially when the Wolverines have to compete in Buck- eye territory. However, going into Saturday's competition, Michigan's (3-0 Big Ten…

… counted on for the improved Wolverine offen- sive swing. Roberts also expects herpost-play- ers to provide more of a punch than in games past. While Jennifer Brzezinski, Catherine DiGiacinto and especially…

… Knuble said. "We don't want to go in (to the playoffs) on a down note." Verbal Commitment: Michigan received word that goaltender Marty Turco of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. will join the Wolverines next season…

… important national champion.' to start strong." Joining Michigan at this year's NCAA The championship was almost over as Championships were Ohio State, Penn soon as it started. The Wolverines did start State…

… nearly unrelin- the vear. were all favored to advance past quishable lead. * qualifying round on April 22. The On rings, the team scored 38.975, fol- Wolverines placed first in the qualifying lowed by a…

… defensemen left behind - senior Chris Fox,junior Bubba Berenzweig and sophomore Sean Peach. Luckily for the Wolverines, the trio has responded well to the challenge of preparing this season's defensive unit…

… Superior State this Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena. Why comfortable? Considering the fact that the game is counted as a road game for the Wolverines, they are in luck. The 50-minute ride to the Joe saves…

… get out of there." Getting out of there was what Botterill did not do against Miami (Ohio) and Wisconsin. The first time it didn't hurt the Wolverines because they still won the game for which he was…

… suspended. But his run-in last weekend showed how important he is to Michiganh which lost both games in his absence. Both games were against top teams- the kind of teams the Wolverines will be facing down the…

… hitters start fast in Florida by Matthew Dodge * Daily Baseball Writer The Michigan baseball team began the 1991 season with a flying start last week in Florida. The 11th-ranked Wolverines won the first…

… registered, but were shut out the rest of the way. ,*The hosts built the rout by scoring runs in five of the first six innings. The young Wolverines opened the week by beating three top 10- . ranked Division…

… II squads - Eckerd, Tampa, and Rollins. The spring's inaugural game was a pitcher's duel in which Michigan held off Eckerd 1-0 in St. Petersburg. Wolverine junior ace Jason Pfaff lasted the entire game…

… the chance to see the turnaround. Gunn decided to train over the summer with Urbanchek's Club Wolverine instead of with his home club in Illinois. "What I really wanted to do by staying up here last…

… pounded out five hits, and junior first baseman Andy Fairman, who cranked a home run. The Wolverines held a coming- out party of sorts when it whipped Tampa, 10-6, Monday afternoon. Rookie outfielder Nate…

… win over Rollins, the Wolverines completed its thrashing of Division II teams by sliding past Florida Southern, 7-2. In a game played at the Detroit Tigers' spring home - Joker Marchant Stadium in…

…18A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 4, 1997 M' women's volleyball team features errorless Fielder. 6-foot-2 freshman helps lead Wolverines with talent, smarts 4 By Tracy Sandler Daily…

… Joanna Fielder has already established herself as a key player for the Wolverines. Last weekend at the Washington Husky Tournament, the Southern California native made her col- legiate debut against Rhode…

… games left, they have to tango with two plus-.500 opponents - Notre Dame and Ferris State - three times each. And they can't forget about their st meeting with the Wolverines. Michigan State will need its…

…, at Northern Michigan The Wolverines have shown that they can compete with anyone in the CCHA. Michigan has beaten every opponent at least once this season. It won't be an easy road, though. Dangerous…

…" Continued from Page 12 The other four Wolverines - Michael Dobbs, the Big Ten medalist, shot the Harris, David Jasper, Brent Idalski and low score of the five Wolverines, Issac Hinkle - combined with Dobbs to…

…. tallied, Dobbs finished in an individual Four of the five Wolverines are tie for 24th. seniors. Harris, a freshman, is the only Carras was hardly surprised at Dobbs' exception. performance. "It was without…

… Keith Moreland of Kent State who shot two rounds of 71 for a total for 142. Chris Pond (77-73) and Anthony Dietz (75-75) led the way for the Wolverines with a combined total of 150 for both. These in…

… site of its contests keep falling with the Hurons to their stadium in Ypsilanti, but the field there was also unplayable. The Wolverines (12-11) travel to Mount Pleasant today for a game against Central…

…'s spirits weren't dampened. "We just want to get as much playi as wecan. That's whatthe fall season is for," Eisner said. "We got what we wanted out of this tournament."; While the Wolverines played plenty of…

… Wolverines left before the six matches could be played - three singles and' three doubles.j In spite of the weather, Eisner was very happy with the weekend. "They played well on the second and third days of…

… North Carolina jersev last weekend. The company worked on both the Tar Heels' and Wolverines' models together, with many similarities in the final product. A block 'M' appears near the top right of the…

…. Based on the Wolverines' input, Nike caen up with the final design. The Wolverines will retain uniforms in each of the three colors they have used in the past white, blue and maize. AROUND THE NATION 2…

… health. Duke's Marty Clark suffered a black eye in pursuit of a rebound in practice, but he will play through the minor injury. The Wolverine starting lineup has not changed from the end of last season…

… shifted northwest towards the Wolverines, according to point guard Bobby Hurley. "I really don't feel any pressure at all. We have a new team facing something new," Hurley said of his No. 4 Blue Devils. "If…

…. It's being hyped like one and the players are like one." Following the visit to Durham, the Wolverines will return to Ann Arbor for a five-game homestand. Hill other teams to handle. Tops On the…

…-Duke basketball wasn't enough, the Wolverine hockey team takes on archrival Michigan State in a home-and-home series. Today Snow continues; High 38, Low 19** Tomorrow Blustery and cold; High 27, Low 17 WE 4v 41v…

… Wolverines chal- lenged the Blue Devils last season, first in December, and then again in the national championship game. Things have changed. Duke has lost all-American Christian Laettner as well as fellow…

…2 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, May 4, 1994 ARCHER Continued from page 1 He added, "Speaking to a class of graduatingMichigan Wolverines, I'm definitely not a Spartan." Despite his busy schedule…

… tomorrow from 9-10:30 p.m. in ,:the Wolverine Room of the Mkhigan Union. Habitat for Humanity is an interna- tional organization that helps people in need to build and repair their own homes. (For more…

… University and Michigan State com-e bined forces to carry Saturday's game.a ball 77 miles from East Lansing to Ann- Arbor, delivering the ball to referees before the Wolverine-Spartan game. . The run, similar…

…," Dexter said. By Laurie Mayk Daily Staff Reporter Following a disciplinary hearing yes- terday, the University terminated the and accused him of using MSA re- sources to aid the Wolverine Party in the…

… recent MSA election. "Based on the contents of that hear- MSA President-elect Fiona Rose said since Stefanic is both an MSA em- ployee and paid by the University, any time he gave to the Wolverine Party…

… speech focused on a variety of topics, to future of an individual's life, is no future at all," gan and the Wolverine Bar Association. which most people could relate. Archer said. At Saturday…

…: Sophomore WHY: Bigelow helped lead the Wolverines to their sixth straight Big Ten title. In winning the 100 and 200-yard backstrokes, in :49.92 and 1:46.33, respectively, Bigelow qualified for the NCAA…

… round. I SIBSON & COMPANY A Nextera Company I I Own your CAREER The Leader in Multimedia Email. Adds Vci2 Place: Wolverine Room-Business School on Tappan Street Casual attire preferred. Please…

…. Services such as Wolverine Acc4, which contains grades and personal schedule information, could be accessed and changed without the knowledge of the user. Many students who rely on remote hard disk space to…

… laboratories, in the Wolverine Tower, is a highly trained group of lawyers, scientists and business execu- tives comprising the TMO staff. TMO's mission is to bring the scientific to the average citizen. "Our…

… adopted this saying to boost the team's morale after its fatigue-ridden performance in Texas this weekend. Although Michigan ,held its own against the likes of Southern Cal and Stanford, the Wolverines swam…

… can be one of the best teams in the country if we work hard and stay focused." Another difference from past springs has been the fact that the Wolverines have been relatively in- jury free. Senior…

… Ten title. The Wolverines are led by silver medalists Eric Namesnik and Gustavo Borges. Today Snow, sleet and rain; High 36, Low 30 Tomorrow Cloudy, light snow; High 34, Low 26 WE One hundred two…

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