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… luxurious facility, a veter- an team and a full summer of prac- tice behind it. Now all that is left for the Wolverines is to go out and dom- inate. In their 101st season, the Wolverines will get their first…

… competition in the nation. The Wolverines will face teams that are expected to be in the top 20 - including Notre Dame, Duke, North Carolina and up-and-coming teams William & Mary and Virginia Commonwealth…

… summer of grea something the Wolverin have last fall due to inj nine members are returni ing senior Brook Blain,N back after missing the sec last season due to a backi The first preseason ran finally…

…) ranki meaning," he said. "We cerned about playing righ Last season's Wolverin 54th in the polls, with record of 9-14. This seaso is their best chance to NCAA by storm. "We have the potential t 15 or top…

…-20 team," Eisne The Wolverines are als their fall preparation a MARGARET MYERS/Daily Junior William Farah and the rest of the Michigan men's tennis team face a difficult challenge this weekend in…

… North Carolina. ,The Wolverines will face some of the top teams in the nation at the Tar Heel Invitational. It should Tisch Tennis Center. it the com- Completed in early 1997, . tlie state…

… spectator t practice, facilities should be completed.by es did not next summer. uries. All With a top-notch structure in ng, includ- which to play, the Wolverines will be who comes able to gain an extra step…

… a top- The Wolverines will then try"to r added. bring back what came to Michigan o enjoying 40 long years ago - a natiUI t the new championship. ire for Eck weekend. Although the Wolverines are ranked…

… 19th iie nation - tops in the Big Ten --Zawacki sai#Ie girls are not overconfident. "Every team works hard over the sumr:' Zawacki said. "Preseason rankings don't ri ab much." The Wolverines will have…

… Fisher. The news reached far beyond the Ann Arbor limits. Former Wolverines and their families from all across the nation blew steam about the way things were handled and felt sorry for the players in the…

…. Athletic Director Bo Schembechler chose Fisher to run his team, beginning immediately with the first round of the tournament. Fisher and the Wolverines went on to win the championship, beating Seton Hall, 80…

… this season with flying colors. In the process, the Wolverines have been setting records, thanks to their one- two punch of John Mortimer and Kevin Sullivan. Mortimer and Sullivan have combined1 to win…

… every invita- tional title so far this season. The rest of the team hasn't let up either, resulting in a team victory every week the Wolverines have competed. When Michigan traveled to compete in an elite…

… $,000-meter courses of the season - it's own Michigan Golf Sourse, the site of the Wolverine Interregional at lI a.m. unday. "It's by far the toughest course we have run on all year," Michigan junior Todd…

… the Wolverines' home course. ' "I know it like the back of my hand," Snyder said. 4Although we don't run too many races on the course, we all tnow it so well. We do a lot of workouts on the course." r…

…,"Snyder said. "Kenyans bring fear into the hearts of all American runners:" a The Wolverines will also get a look at some individuals 4who raced in pre-nationals last weekend. "It will be nice to. see how we…

… stack up against those runners," Snyder ,said. Last season, the Wolverines did not win the Wolverine Interregional, finishing second behind North Carolina State. ,But last season is a different story. The…

… Wolverines were ranked 10th at this time last year. (They were also without Sullivan and senior Don a McLaughlin - both of whom were red-shirted. o The Wolverines also had two freshmen, Jay Cantin and Steve…

… Lawrence, who now have a season under their belts. Some things won't change, however. Mortimer finished first last year and won the individual crown. The Wolverines have the advantage this weekend and expect…

… 9A wSILJtcrn d, i...- - omen's golf fights the blues athome By Dan Lev For the Daily Michigan women's golf coach Kathy Teichert hopes there's no place like home for the Wolverines. After two tour…

… happen, we'll have trouble being competitive." Ax struggling women's golf team will look-to get on track this weekend when Michigan hosts its only tournament of the year, the Wolverine Invitational. 'Two…

… weeks ago at the Lady Northern I2Lte at Penn State, Michigan finished a ppointing 14th out of 16 teams. The p6of finish was especially frustrating for the-Wolverines, because it came a week after a…

… Wolverine Invitational, but this year she hasn't been Wjfied with her scores. haven't been playing well, Park s4g"What I need is to gain confidence itOdyself. Once I do that, I'll probably -(better." .'ark…

… ourselves.' Michigan will be part of a 13-team field featuring five Big Ten teams, including last year's Wolverine fitational tournament champion, diana. The tournament will be played in a six…

…6B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - October 27, 1997 Don't panic: Michigan's seaso JOHN KRAFT/Daily Greg Crozier and the rest of the Wolverines will have to improve their defense and special…

… expecting the Wolverines to pick up exactly where they left off last year.t "I'd rather lose 10 games att the beginning of the year ...- and win a national champi- onship, than go 30-0 and lose the last two…

…10- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, October 14, 1997 1M iers grew up against Gophers Y i V By Chris Farah Daily Sports Writer The Wolverines had heard it all before. From the media, from the fans and…

… it had relied for four years? The Wolverines were young; they werel inexperienced; they didn't know the system yet, and it would ~ probably take time for them to develop a win-! ning chemistry. How…

… Northwestern a must-win situation for the Michigan volleyball team. And the Wolverines (8-3 Big Ten, 15-7 overall) responded, spanking the Wildcats, 15-9, 15-5, 15-3. Just three days earlier, the Wolverines…

… suffered a heart- breaking loss to Ohio State. After starting the season with the best conference record in history of the program, the Wolverines had lost two of their last four games before facing…

… this past weekend only reinforced Berenson's point. The game brought to light the ineffectiveness of Michigan's special teams, which struggled for most of the game. The Wolverines' penalty kill provided…

…," Berenson said. "But then as you get within the pres- sure of the games, you have to react and read what's going on." Regardless, Berenson's headache doesn't end with Michigan's special teams. The Wolverines…

… highly regarded Michigan State would still be in contention for the con- ference title. But this Sunday, it will be the Wolverines - who have spent the entire season proving the experts wrong - who will…

… only fitting that their final home game could coincide with a championship, since their leadership and play have been indispensible parts of the Wolverines' title run. The seniors - Sandra Cabrera, Julie…

… out the hard way in Friday night's loss to Colgate, when the Wolverines failed to capitalize on each of their seven power play opportunities. Being successful on the power play was also a key to…

… Saturday night's game against the Red Raiders - this time to Michigan's advantage. The Wolverines had plenty of chances to get their chemistry right Saturday, and this time they made good, scoring on four of…

…I{ tEMIN9gBIV L ! MItTA; ;t 4)22~' 1~~ii VS, a~ w 0 ay. OeUT ift . _ ... i I w -w- w MKOW 61i ti The 1996-97 Wolverines Uncertainty should provide exciting a By Sharat Raju Daily Sports…

… Writer Western Michigan coach Bill Wilkinson said it best: "I'd like to wel- come Michigan back to the CCHA."' In recent seasons, the Wolverines did not play in the CCHA, metaphorically speaking. They were…

…'s cross-country team set three goals at the beginning of the season. The Wolverines wanted to win the Big Ten, win dis- tricts and finish in the top five at nationals. So far, Michigan has been taking the…

… right steps toward achieving these goals. The Wolverines have been cruising thus far this year and are steadily approaching their season goals. The team has been just that, a team. Michigan has…

…9 SPORTSMonday - October 6, 1997 ees iton the chin, returning home winless. to happen I hia s) occer H '1 1 II IN CF 2 , hA C _; ta a the Wolverines reeling and forced to reevaluate their…

…. Entering this weekend ranked 11th in the nation, Michigan's first stop in the trip was a clash with No. 19 Minnesota. Down 2-0 late in the first half, the Wolverines battled back to knot the score at 2-2 on…

… habit of scoring early in games and protecting a lead for much of the game. That strategy has failed Michigan dur- ing its three-game losing streak. This weekend, the Wolverines (2-3 Big Ten, 10-5 over…

…. . Michigan midfielder Courtney Reid spoiled the shutout for Penn State when she scored on a two-on-one withAmy Philbrook 2:35 before the end of the game. ,The Wolverines might have been underdogs against Pdnn…

… Chris Duprey ; Daily Sports Wfiter Take one look cross country t( atd boredom mi That's what ha ranked Wolverin formance week winning the K Orono, Maine,c extended its wini at the Michigan men's eam…

… Wolverines have captured team titles in every invitational so far, most in blovgout fashion. After defeating five ranked squads to wi the Mountain West Classic last w/eek, Michigan got a bit of a breather this…

… soccer team, this wekend should serve as a much-needed )reather. After six straight Big Ten games, in which the Wolverines went an impres- ive 4-1-1, Michigan will take a break From the rigors of the…

… conference sched- ule. Only the Wolverines don't see it that way With a home game against Wright State tomorrow and a road contest in foledo on Sunday, the respite from Big Tin play does not mean the 14th…

… - knocked the Wolverines to 10-3 on the season and 2- 1 in the Big Ten. Michigan is 1-1 in over- time games this season. Despite being able to rest most of their starting players in Saturday's blowout at…

… become an outstanding rivalry in this sport." After Michigan State's Sarah Wilson forced overtime with a goal 12:07 into the second half, the Spartans' Rayna Hiscox broke the Wolverines' collective hearts…

… Wolverines' captain and their leading returning goal scorer, Matt Herr should be on the ice leading the team. Instead, Herr has had to watch from the stands as the Wolverines lost two home games for the first…

… injury, and has been unable to skate since. In their two losses, the Wolverines have had difficulty scoring, losing 2-1 to Colgate two weeks ago and 4-2 to Michigan State on Saturday. In Saturday's loss…

… last week- end's 1-1 road trip, the Wolverines will face No. 1 Penn State Friday and Indiana Saturday at Cliff Keen Arena. The Wolverines (5-1 Big Ten, 12-5 overall) are off to the best Big Ten start in…

…. According to Giovanazzi, the Wolverines usually prepare for only one of the two teams they are going to face during the weekend. This week's approach has been a little bit different. "This week, we…

… weekend at Cliff Keen Arena, the Michigan volleyball team played the role of both underdog and favorite. On Friday, the Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 13-6 overall) were bullied by top- ranked Penn State, 15…

… Giovanazzi said. "Midterms are this week, so that takes a toll on the team." The University test schedule can't be blamed for the whipping the Wolverines received from the Nittany Lions (7-0, 18-0). Penn State…

… DiAllo Johnson and was beaten picked off Michigan's sixth pass of the up all day. Then game. Bill Burke, who Yipes. accounted for JOHN The Wolverines took what they Michigan State's LEROI wanted when…

… Yost Ice Arena. The Wolverines were ' ble to capital- ize on any of their eight power play opportuni- ties against the second-ranked Spartans. ~JOHN KRAFT/Daiy By Pranay Reddy Daily Sports Writer If…

… emotional, but every play is important, so you have to concen- trate on that particular play. That's not the time to be thinking about the big picture." Focusing as they have been, the Wolverines have been…

… Wolverines got to the Michigan State 14, and Kraig Baker kicked a 30- yard field goal. The next time they got into the red zone, in the second quarter, they ran six straight running plays and scored on a one…

… the regular season Big Ten champion. She knows the Wolverines fell out of con- tention because of one loss-- a 4-3 double-over- time heartbreaker to conference champion Minnesota, on Oct. 3. But she…

… knows that their shot at redemption is rapidly approaching. Michigan travels to Minneapolis for the Big Ten tournament in 10 days. Even if the Wolverines fail to dethrone the Golden Gophers, it won't take…

… middle of the field that burned the Buffaloes' defense, which couldn't adjust, four times. Indiana's defense also couldn't adjust to another play that the Wolverines ran over and over again this weekend…

… - a swing pass to the flat. It seems that the Wolverines have a thing for running the same play over and over again, especially when opposing defenses can't adjust to and stop it. This weekend, with the…

…. 2 seed in the conference tournament. 0 With the slippery field forcing sloppy play by both sides, the Wolverines were happy to emerge from the game drenched yet victori- ous. "In these conditions, you…

…, the Wolverines would have nothing to regret. Seven minutes into the second frame, Michigan forward Jessica Limauro beat Spartan defender Melissa Jannetta to the right side and blasted a shot into the…

… Wolverine Classic. "It's the first home regatta on our new course," Michigan captain Lisa Labadie said. "This weekend is about making new traditions." Indeed, the crew team continued a longtime Michigan…

…. Despite the cold morning temperatures at the IM #West outdoor pool, the Wolverines turned in a hot performance, torching an experienced Michigan State team 129- 74. Michigan began its quest for a 12th…

…, yet in this season alone it has managed to exceed all of the accomplishments of the previous teams com- bined. It has been a season of record-setting for the No. 11 Wolverines. For starters, their win…

… time in school his- tory. A win over Michigan State in the Wolverines' reg- ular season finale on Sunday would also clinch at least a co-Big Ten championship, which would also be the first in school…

… time as a varsity program this Sunday in Boston. The Wolverines kicked off their 1997 campaign two weeks ago in fine style by placing second behind B vn at the Head of the Ohio. e 33rd-annual Head of the…

…'s like to be the youngest kid on the block. She distinctly remembers the days when the Wolverines were the ones looking up at older, stronger teams in the Big Ten. In those days, Michigan received sound…

… rookie Wolverines have a lot of developing to do. Freshman left wing Geoff Koch said it would take time for the new Wolverines to adjust to Michigan's system - offensively and defensively. "I have to keep…

… Giovanazzi has spent the last five years building his team into an upper-echelon Big Ten program. And Friday, they - the fans - came. The Wolverines victory over No. 16 Michigan State, 13-15, 15-9, 15-3, 15- 9…

… also tempered by a loss, though the full impact of the loss is yet to be known. On a team already loaded with fresh- men and inexperience, the last thing the Wolverines needed was an injury to one…

… wing Dale Rominski at center during the Toronto game. The Wolverines handled Toronto eas- ily, beating the Varsity Blues, 9-2, but it remains to be seen how Michigan will fare against more difficult…

… State and Michigan back-to-back. In the game against the Wolverines, Iowa took the fourth quarter loss personally, and proceeded to take 62 points of anger out on lowly Indiana last weekend, Purdue is…

… undefeated in conference play and humbled Illinois last week, 48- 3. The key to that game was Kendall SIG TENS Continued from Page 8A score low. Although the Wolverines are the favorite this year, the race…

…'s leading scorers, turned in big weekends as the Wolverines posted consecutive shutouts against non- conference opponents. Michigan stung Wright State, 6-0, on Friday, a game that was dominated by the…

… Wolverines' powerful offense. Berendowsky and Beitel netted two goals each as the Michigan offense blasted shot after shot at the over- matched Wright State defense. Michigan was equally masterful on offense…

…r - race* iay, ouwuoer Z3; ,99 r,, . f Almost every aspect of this season's Michigan hockey team is different. Except for in net, the Wolverines will have to find themselves after the departure…

… the mighty Wolverines. Now, coach Red Berenson is simply hoping for one of the two qualities his departed class displayed - consistency. "We are going to look for combi- nations of players that play…

… talented class to graduation, the Wolverines look very strong again this season. Tomorrow's meet will be a chance to get some of the new talent on the clock. And the coach is eager to get started. "We…

… poiri against Northwestern ties him with Rd Tomjanovich for the most points in a game by a Wolverines. - Before Russell, there were emjit seats in the old Yost Fieldhouse. Then came Russell, who all but…

… on his own, put the Michigan basketball program on the map. His No. 33 jersey hangs from the Crisler Arena rafters, as he was the fitst Wolverine to have his number retired-in 1993. The Dawn of Braun…

… vic- tories Turco is on pace to break the NCAA-record 111 wins set by for- mer Wolverine and current Buffalo Sabre Steve Shields. All the current Michigan goalie needs is to win a lit- tle more than…

… departure of key Wolverines on defense, only Bubba Berenzweig, Sean Peach and Chris Fox remain as experienced defense- men. "Marty can help the young defense in terms of talking to them, giving the puck to…

… Mal cke Marty Turco 6-0 , - Marty Turco has been known to come up with big saves at crucial times for the Wolverines. But healso has been \ criticized for let- ting the easy ones get by. WARREN ZINN…

… Spartan punts and a Marcus Ray interception, Michigan had the ball on its own five-yard line with 5:36 to go in the first half. The Wolverines promptly drove 95 yards in I I plays, culminating with a one…

… interceptions. Meanwhile, Michigan pounded the ball on the ground, looking to establish a running game that was almost non-existent in the first half Of Michigan's four third-quarter drives, the Wolverines could…

… outside the Michigan Union this weekend, getting lady to board a bus for the Million Woman March in Philadelphia. closest Wolverine and galloped in for an down. ELLERBE Continued from Page 1A Schenk and…

… missing yesterday at the Big Ten Media Day - Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight and the Michigan basketball team's media guide. While the lack of the Wolverines' media guide S not a surprise due to the…

… recent firing of ,higan basketball coach Steve Fisher and Friday's hiring of Brian Ellerbe as the Wolverines' interim coach, Knight's absence raised some eye- brows. A Big Ten representative informed the…

… year, however, things will be different. Morrison and the eight other seniors from last year's team are gone. With their departure, the Wolverines lost almost 60 percent of the team's goal scoring and…

…- tion to the CCHA all-rookie team. By his sophomore year, Muckalt was playing on the first line with Morrison. In the NCAA tournament, Muckalt's play was a major factor in the Wolverines' national champi…

… nine seniors from last year's team, the Wolverines will be looking to get contributions from other places. For many plavers, the Blue-White game will be their first opportunity to prove that they…

… Michigan's only chance to play in a game situa- tion before playing Minnesota in the Hall of Fame game in Minneapolis. Typically, the Wolverines would play a Canadian team as a tune-up before their first…

… Ellerbe, an assistant hired in May, as the Wolverines coach - at least for now. The 34-year-old Ellerbe takes over as inter- im coach for the 1997-98 season less than five months after former Michigan coach…

…." Ellerbe, a native of Capitol Heights, Md., joined the Wolverines on May 29 after serving three seasons as coach at Loyola College in Baltimore, leading his teams to a 34-47 overall record. Goss, who…

… watching the maize and blue win Saturday's big foot- ball game, many Wolverine fans celebrated by lining up for the 12th annual ROTC haunted house. The terror-filled production was held in the basement of…

… Wolverines engulfed Illinois on Friday and Iowa on Sunday. Michigan (6-1-1 Big Ten, 13-2-1 over- all) shutout the Hawkeyes, 4-0, behind *wo goals from senior forward Ruth Poulin. Her second-half goals boosted…

… the Wolverines to their school-record sixth conference victory, as junior goal- tender Jessica Jones recorded her third complete shutout. Michigan would not have to count on its goalkeeping Friday…

… defensive point-scorer returning for the Wolverines. But this season might present Berenzweig's most formidable challenge. "This is an opportunity for him to step up and be one of our top defensemen…

… season for the Wolverines. Mike Van Ryn, the London, Ontario native, already has high expectations, Berenson said. The other newcomers on defense are Scott Crawford, Bob Gassoff and Ann Arbor native Dave…

… certain - the Wolverines won't be chalking this up as a win before the match starts. "We have to be ready for Northwestern," Michigan coach Greg Giovanazzi said. "They beat Iowa pretty good, and we had to…

… Wolverines had historically started off slow in conference play. A recent six-game winning streak has nixed that trend, though. "We have really come together as a team in the past few weeks, which is really…

… to the Big House to on the Wolverines. The early results from this season reveal a clear case of the haves and the have-nots in the conference. "The Big Five" - Michigan, Penn State, Ohio State…

… its defense. The Spartans' rushing defense has been the stingiest in the Big Ten, allowing only 60 yards per game. Yes, even stingier than the Wolverines', which has allowed 77 yards per game. By stark…

…'s defensive corps, accounting for four of the Wolverines' eight blueliners. As the season gets underway, freshman Mike Van Ryn has the best chance out of the youngsters to make an early impact, according to…

…- tion was any indication, the Wolverines' defense might be somewhat suspect this season, due to the abundance of freshmen. TENNIS Continued from Page 11 for the victory. Paradzik met fellow teammate…

… touchdown, a three-yard gallup, which put Michigan ahead, 31-0, at halftime. The Wolverines' running game showed great variety as eight players carried the ball Saturday. Buckeyes shut down Banks, Iowa in Big…

…' longest drive was the first t 36 yards. It was stopped by the Wolverines on downs at the Michigan 44-yard line. mi loses third straight; [as remain unbeaten ilt with Ohio State AP PHOTO Ohio State…

… Safety is requesting the public's help in finding a man who robbed the Comerica Bank in Wolverine Tower on Monday afternoon. DPS Spokesperson Elizabeth Hall said the subject is a brown-haired white male…

… investigation. DPS officers are cooperating with the FBI to develop further leads. "We're developing some leads and we're hoping that s cone will see the picture and recognize him," Hall said. nants of Wolverine…

… with him by ~te. Reid, the father of Robbie, who will play for the Wolverines this sea- son, was head coach at Brigham Young University before he was fired in the middle of last season. Robbie decided to…

… recruiter." The A ussell helped lead the Wolverines Resource o NCAA Final Fours and three as a gift, Big Ten championships from 1963-66. "It's a Russell was the NBA's No. I draft pick visitor C in 1968 and…

… tennis facility, that's half way to Briarwood," Bollinger said. "Wolverine Tower might as well be in Des Moines" Wolverine Tower, located on State Street and Eisenhower Parkway, houses University financial…

…-2878. Wednesday's NBD robbery follows Monday's holdup of Comerica bank on State Street, which is located in a University building, Wolverine Tower. In that incident, a suspect warned the teller that he had a weapon…

… and demanded money. No one was injured i Snap, crackle, pop Mayor of Dakar vi By Katie Pona Daily Staff Reporter Mamadou Diop, the mayor of Dakar, Senegal, will take back some Wolverine spirit with…

… Bush hosts the NCAA cham- plons coached by Steve Fisher. 1992: Fisher celebrates after the Fab Five lead the Wolverines to victory over Ohio State in the Final Four. 1997: Friends hold a pep rally titled…

…. Unfortunately, they're still ranked last in the league. WARREN ZINN/Daily After years of Michigan dominance, Michigan State finally has a realistic chance of capturing the CCHA crown. The Wolverines are in a…