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…4 8 - Friday, January 23, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines can't handle Braun, drop fourth straight 4 Junior DeShawn Sims has scored 17 points in the last two games. ~ Blue…

… work, so When: Satur- I have to take day 8 P.M. it down," Sims Where: Cris- said. ler Arena The loss was TV/Radio: BTN the second in the Wolverines' cur- Live Blog: rent three-game http://thegame. losing…

… us." Beilein hopes that, despite giving up size defensively, his small lineup will create mismatches onthe other end of the floor. But opponents have adjusted their defense to keep the quick Wolverine…

… guards out of the paint. Ohio State employed a 1-2-2 zone that prevented any of their big men from defending Michigan's guards on the wings. Defensively, opponents have exploited the Wolverines' 1-3-1 zone…

…. We're trying." But Michigan has also failed to knock down opetn shots. In the last three games, the Wolverines are shooting 35.6 percent, well below their average of 42.8 percentbefore the losing…

… streak. Tomorrow, Michigan faces Northwestern, the Big Ten's hot- test team. The Wildcats have upset both No. 21 Minnesota and No. 7 Michigan State in the last week. If the Wolverines are to end their los…

… Wolverines faced off against No. 12 Vanderbilt, No. 24 Tennessee and No. 9 Duke. She also able to upset 21st- ranked Jackie Wu of Vanderbilt in straight sets (7-5, 7-6) on Satur- day. On Sunday, the second day…

…-8 and give the Wolverines their sixth win in the nine doubles matches. "We've been doing really well at breaking serve and returning (so) I told our players we have to get better at holding serve," Michi…

… home, the Wolverines have posted a solid 6-1 record. Even at the beginning of the year, Michigan's problem on the road was foreshad- owed. Seniors Carl Jessica Minnfield re team at Big Ten M both…

… acknowledged their team would li the 3-point shot this And by those s Wolverines certainly the road. Michigan has bee much on the outside of driving to the bas the ball into the post The solution to M woes will…

… offense player has the oppo the ball and score in: If the Wolverine at's causing 's road woes? 4 PROGRESS REPORT iay decide the tently attack the paint away from season, but no home, they will see the…

… at Wisconsin. win over Illi- The Wolverines came out deter- she said she mined to gain the momentum e that hustle and crawled their way back into verines travel the game. They fell short, losing rena…

… ignoreof free throws dur- ing that stretch. We kept getting to wants to win the rim ... and we'd make it." on the road. Dribblepenetra- 'tion and pushing the ball into the paint propelled the Wolverines…

… by to success on the road, but who season. is going to lead the Wolverines tandards, the there? yhave died on Minnfie d is Michigan's stron- gest hail handler and the team's en relying too floor…

… general, and she has also e shot instead posted up in the paint at times. ket or getting For the Wolverines to succeed on t. the road, she needs to continue to ichigan's road incorporate the main post…

… Wolverines may have found so that every the answer on the road Sunday in rtunity to get Madison. But if they don't con- side. tinue to build on it, just knowing s can consis- what to do won't mean much. I…

… Wolverines' most glaring weakness. They are 10th in the Big Ten in rebounding defense, eighth in field-goal per- centage defense and ninth in scor- ing defense. If Michigan plans on making a run in March, it…

…'ll have to shore up some of its shortcom- ings to stay competitive in the hard-nosed Big Ten. But there is a bright spot. When the aggressive 1-3-1 zone 'D' is in top form, the Wolverines can force tons of…

… (Ohio). With twowins over thetedHawks, the Wolverines are once again'ba'k in contention for one of thetop-four spots in the C meaning they would get a bye in the first round of the upcoming conference…

… weren't that flashy. Unlike in previous weeks, hat tricks didn't dominate head- lines. And Wolverine coach Red Berenson called one of the games "ugly" But even so, the Michigan hock- ey team was dominant…

… the arena. Six weeks ago, the RedHawks swept the Wolverines in Oxford in a series where Michigan managed just one goal - the same offensive output Miami had this weekend. After the pair of losses in…

… Novem- ber, Berenson lamented that some of his players hadn't scored in over amonth. This time around, offense came swiftly and easily with nine dif- ferent Wolverines findingthe back of the net in a…

…. Michi- gan scored shorthanded. Even See REDHAWKS, Page 4B Just before Thanksgiving - the last time the Michi- gan hockey team played Miami (Ohio) -- the Wolverines scored just one goal in two games…

… win total, including this past weekend's domination of the RedHawks. To put the team's improvement into perspective, the Wolverines OMBAK/Da once again took 46 shots against Miami this weekend. The…

… not to get caught up init and blow the sweep of Miami out of proportion. This doesn't mean the Wolverines are one of the top teams in the country, even though sophomore goalie Bryan Hogan posted a .977…

… Marosevic signs professional deal By ANDY REID Daily Sports Editor No one, not even Michigan men's bas- ketball coach John Beilein, could have pre- dicted the Wolverines would be here at this point in the…

… of their best starts to conference play in recent memory, the Wolverines are being mentioned in the same breath as some of the conference big shots, like Michigan State and Wisconsin, who bested…

… limited the Hawkeyes to just 16 first-half points. Almost exclusively playing the Beilein-patented 1-3-1 zone, the Wolverines defense looked hungry and aggressive. It forced 12 total turnovers, including…

… inconsistency. The Wolverines' top scorers were lighting the lamps, but the production from the bottom half of the lineup wasn't there. Michigan has tallied 68 goals this season, but half of them came from three…

…'s unheralded for- wards. In the tournament's first game, a 5-0 win against Michigan Tech, rarely-used junior forward Antho- ny Ciraulo, got his name up on the scoreboard. The Wolverines played without sophomore…

… take three to four weeks for him to get his legs and lungs in shape, and at that time, he will evaluate where he stands with coaches, trainers and his family. With Kampfer's return, the Wolverines now…

… get them re-focused." THE UNCERTAIN FUTURE There's a reason why Mitera stayed for his senior season when so many expected him to go pro: He wanted be a Wolverine for four years. And most of all right…

… even made a 3-pointer - his first attempt of the season - with less than five min- utes remainingthat killed any hope of a Wolverine comeback. Beilein 4 CLIF REEDER/Daily 0 Sophomore Manny Harris was…

…. While the Illini shot an effective 52.4 percent from the field in the second half, Michigan couldn'tbuy abasket. Despite havingthe confer- ence's second-best scoring offense, the Wolverines shot a season…

… that wasn't the case last night. The Wolverines shot a poor 26.9 percent from behind the arc. Illinois defended Michigan high on the perimeter, which made it difficult for the Wolverines to run their…

… to happen, but you just got to fight through and do the things that are going to make us win the game." In the first half, the Wolverines were a different team. Michigan and Illinois (3-1, 13…

…-4) traded blows the opening 20 minutes, resulting in 11 lead changes. The Wolverines scored by spreading the ball around early and four players tied for a team-leading five points at the half, but Harris was…

… midway through the stanza. "They played harder than us for the whole 40 minutes and that's how they got the win," Harris said. And after completing their home-and-home series, the Illini and Wolverines…

… Phillipssurroundedth ready to take on the to as a unit. The disappointmen the Wolverines' firstI loss of the season, fron straight to the Sparta not capitalizing on a le second half. "I think we can Michigan coach Kevin…

… "We just got mixed up had agood game plang we had a lot of really g The Wolverines (2- overall) drew a largec rivalry game. The Mic section chanted "can write," "little sister" gan State) coach (Suzy…

… nerves. The Pirates fouled Wolverine guard Rumeal Robinson' with three seconds left in the extra frame and the Wolverines down one. Robinson had been in the exact situation earlier that season against…

… what the Wolverines needed to do to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998. Turnsome heads in the nonconference season. Two wins against top-five opponents on national television - check…

… upcoming games at Illinois, Where: Ohio State, Purdue, Wisconsin and Assembly Hall Minnesota, the Wolverines' game TV: BTN tonight against struggling Indiana - their only contest against the bot- tom…

…, redshirt fresh- man Laval Lucas-Perry played the part of Blue Devil Kyle Sin- gler on the scout team. This was normal for Lucas- Perry. Since he was the most talented Wolverine on the scout team, he often…

… already behind them, there was a chance the Wolverines would have a rough time welcoming a new See LUCAS-PERRY, Page 3B KRISTA BOYD/Dail ABOUT L AVA L Height: six feet, three inches Weight: 185 pounds…

…8 - Friday, January 9, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com a Wolverines aim to avenge only back-to-back losses this season a Aft Mia By Two on the record team's The also the V turnin Six…

… AUERBACH State and cruised to its second- Daily Sports Editor straight Great Lakes Invitational title. L's stand next to each other The Wolverines have won five Michigan hockey team's of their last six games…

… been a regular pres- ence at practice since the injury, usually sitting on the bleachers just outside the Wolverines' locker room. Yesterday, he slowlyclimbed the stairs of Yost Ice Arena with a small…

… seasons pot tirement coach In her nine previous seasons as the Wolverines' head coach, Pank- eturns to A2 ratz achieved results to match her passion. After a 7-11 record in 1996, she By IAN KAY led the…

…, who played alongside fellow Wolverine Aaron Palushaj (two goals, three assists) for Team USA, is anxious to get back on the ice for Michigan this weekend. The center tallied just two goals in the…

….m. wake-up call threw a curveball to the Michigan men's basketball team. But maybe that's just what the Wolverines'struggling defense needed. Against Iowa on Sunday, Michi- gan surrendered just 49 points…

… and NOTEBOOK collected aseason- high 12 steals in a game that started at 11:30 a.m. In the Wolverines' three prior games, their defense struggled early. In the first half, Wisconsin shot 65 percent on…

… a lot about the sport I didn't understand. Whistles were blown seemingly SPARTANS From page 1B it's Michigan State or who it is." The Wolverines bavera heen sly about watching the staodings. Tie…

… Yost with water instead of ice and no glass separating fans from the bench.) And here's the kicker: Michigan is good. lirehe Wolverines aren't just good by East Coast standards, they're good by national…

… to win to build a worthy NCAA Tournament resume. This is more like "The Road To Perdition." So, where does the team stand at midseason? At a crossroads, that's for sure. Here's how the Wolverines did…

… embarrassed the Wolverines by 30 in South Bend. In this redemp- tion game, Michigan played its most well-rounded game of the year, shut- ting down the Irish offense and hit- ting clutch shots on the other end…

…, honestly." Neither Wolverine expected his selection, but both take the job seriously. They are determined to do a better job preparing their team for performance under pres- sure than previous captains have…

…, Goldberg is no slouch either, coming back from injury to anchor the Wolverines' ring team last year. Buthittingtheirsets is only part of the hattie. "They're listening to the team, working with the team…

… the Wolverines had been too tense in competition. By encouraging the long work- outs and tough strength circuits the team already had in place, Goldberg hopes to foster a bolder style among his…

… teammates. "I want to lead the team in an aggressive manner in competing, kind of get rid of that timid style that's come back to haunt us in the past," Goldberg said. Under the new captains, the Wolverines…

…. With their two captains showing nothing but confidence, the Wolverines calmly brushed off mistakes and got back to hitting routines. And though of the two, only Goldberg competed against No. 3 Penn State…

… last weekend, the same effect was apparent. He led off the meet with a hit on pommel horse, hit his rings set and helped guide the Wolverines to an encouraging comeback attempt thatended just short of…

… coaching staff wants out of those three for- wards. Michigan coach Red Beren- son uses the fourth line to spark a sometimes energy-sapped team. The line is also a critical part of the Wolverine penalty kill…

… Danny Fardig has seven points in 181 games and has heen a strong member at the Wolverines' penalty-killing unit this year. two weekends ago, the fourth line often changed on a nightly basis. Those who…

… salvage a split for the Wolverines against the CCHA basement dweller. As a result, the trio played in both games against Michigan State and will likely play in each contest against No. 1 Notre Dame this…

… you don't know, we are one of the leaders in the country in not turning the ball over." Ohio State's relentless full-court press was a major contributor to the Wolverines' excess turnovers. "When we…

… rarely loses his composure, but he the worst in Cagers Thrnovers and missed 3-pointers haunt Wolverines Flash back to last year, when Michigan students stormed the court after the men's basketball team…

… appeared to be cruising before a packed crowd during "The Dual" showdown against rival Ohio State, winning six of the first 11 events. But the 17th-ranked Wolverines dropped off quickly, never winning…

…," Michigan coach Fred LaPlante said. "When you win, it's a tremendous feeling of brother- hood. When you lose, you lose together and you have to get ready for the next meet." The Wolverines came up just short…

… triple jump. The Jamaica native won the triple jump by nearly a meter and a half (14.34 meters). The other three Wolverine wins were courtesy of redshirt senior John Kipf in the high jump, red- shirt…

… succeed 4 rILE PHOTO SophomoreTyler Clary broke several pool and meet records, despite eing disqualified in the 200-yard backstroke, to help the Wolverines tinish first in this weekend's Southern…

… atypical that they became rally- ing points for the Wolverines. The meet featured a six-team field that included No. 6 Florida, No. 14 North Carolina, No. 20 SMU and No. 21 Southern Califor- nia. It marked…

… the second consecu- tive week Michigan has beaten the country's sixth-ranked team. Last week, the Wolverines defeated then-No. 6 Tennessee in a dual meet. It was also Michigan's third straight victory…

… over the Gators this season. The Wolverines defeated then-No. 4 Florida in a dual meet in October and again at the U.S. Short Course Nationals meet in December. This weekend, the Gators kept many of the…

… races tight but the Wolverines won the close swims. The invite had a special format that allowed each team to bring just eight swimmers and one diver to the competition. Each event fea- tured a…

… to Ann Arbor." Bottom was particularly impressed with the team's finishes in the tightest races of the meet. Executing strong finishes are something the Wolverines have been working on in practice…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com )Pol:,6ls Friday, January 30, 2009 - 7 i The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, January 30, 2009 - 7 ICE HOCKEY Wolverines face No.1 Notre Dame in…

… rematch By NICOLE AUERBACH Daily Sports Editor Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson is hoping this season's series against Notre Dame can rep- resent a role reversal. Last year, the Wolverines held MicA n at…

… that can easily collapse on a player willing to drive to the basket. The Wolverines struggled against the system when the two teams squared offjust11days ago in Ohio State's 65-58 win. Once again…

…-sophomore line Palushaj describes himself as combined for four goals and six the linemate who likes to slow the assists in the Wolverines' sweep play in the neutral zone to draw of Michigan State last weekend, it…

… Ross School of Busi- ness. But Michigan might never have been on Peddlar's radar if not for his high school coach at Wolmer's Boys School, former Wolverine runner Neil Gardner. He considered Gardner…

… standing back- flip without using his hands. Since Gerry Signorelli in 2006, no Wolverine has competed a Kol- man, a double backflip over the bar with a full twist. McCarthy uses the skill as the first of…

… one of the people that makes it happen." The Wolverines have seen six quality high-bar men graduate since McCarthy's freshman sea- son, leavingthis year's squad thin. At the perfect time, Mc…

… was in a spot where he was supposed to be, just Rumeal got fouled, and he went and did what he had to do." Struggling unit on pace to be worst of decade By GJON JUNCAJ Should the Wolverines' current…

… ranked 42nd finding one. in the nation and seventh in the "I can't remember when our conference. The Wolverines have power play has struggled like converted just eight of their last 71 this," Berenson said…

… unit on film, Beren- son says the Wolverines are lacking in every area. Michigan has lost too many draws in the opponent's zone only to have the other team ice the puck. When the Wolverines bring the…

… Sports Editors About 30 minutes after the end of the Wolverines' 5-3 win over Michigan State Saturday night, a somber hush fell upon the small crowd gathered outside the Michi- gan hockey locker room. The…

… lighthearted mood from the players' postgame press conference had dissipated. The enjoyment of six straight victories over the Spar- tans - the Wolverines' longest win streak against them in 47 seasons…

… S. Africa Tango boot camp WHAT: An intensive boot camp for students interested in learning the Tango WHO: M Tango WHEN: Tonight from 7 p.m. to midnight WHERE: Wolverine ABC, Michigan Union Swing…

… will be inaugurated on Easter Sun- day. During fundraising efforts, the Univer- sity sometimes receives donations that officials deem inappropriate. One such inappropriate gift: a taxider- my wolverine…

… Building, 300 Ingalls WHEN: Wednesday at about 1 p.m. WHAT: Three unidentified suspects dined in at Nick's Cafe and left without paying. Police arrived after the suspects left the area . WHERE: Wolverine…

… Towers, 3001 State Street WHEN: Wednesday at about 12:30 p.m. WHAT: An investigation is underway about a male staff member of Wolverine Towers who is accused of misusing his departmental purchase card. The…

… display the wolverine, the University graciously declined the offer. Malcolm said donations of deco- rative items like the wolverine are not uncommon. The University sometimes receives clothing from…

… graduated from Michi- gan and chose the game because former Wolverine Scott Kamien- iecki was starting for the Yankees. His opponent was Bob Welch, who attended Eastern Michigan while my father was in Ann…

… ON MICHIGANDAILY.COM Top 5 former Wolverines in the Super Bowl. THEGAME.RIOGS.MICHIGANDAILY.COM INDEX NEWS....... Vol. CXIX, No. 81 SUDOKU.. (2009The Michigan Daily OPINION... eichigonduilycow…

… us know. ON THE DAILY BLOGS The Wolverine soccer player who left to go pro THEGAME.BLOGS.MICHIGANDAILY.COM INDEX NEWS........... Vol, CXIX, No. 69 SUDOKU...... (2@009The MichiganDaily O P I N I ON…

…, mine came out looking like they'd been attacked by paper clip-sized wolverines. It was depress- ing because I thought I was the only messy one; I eyed the other girls' papers enviously, marveling at…