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… Daily CHAMPAIGN - Phil Webb turned the corner for Michigan on Saturday. The fullback's two-yard touch- down run turned a potential loss into a last-minute 17-14 Wolverine win over Illinois. The rush also…

… turned the Wolverine bowl express towards Florida. For the second straight week, Michigan came away with a pulsat- ing, come-from-behind road win. A team that three weeks ago appeared inept away from Ann…

… Arbor, and seemed headed for an early winter vacation, the Wolverines (7-3 over- all, 5-2 Big Ten) are now in position to play in a New Year's Day or Jan. 2 bowl game. THE UNLIKELY comeback against the…

… Illini was culminated by a most unlikely Wolverine. With 43 seconds left in the game, Webb, a fifth-year senior whose playing time has been limited recently, took a pitch from quarterback Demetrius Brown…

… on third-and-one at the Illinois two-yard line. Illini cornerback Chris Green burst into the Wolverine backfield and got a hand on Webb's left ankle. Webb broke Green's grasp, then beat the rest of the…

…'s narrow escape was a mi- crocosm of the Wolverines' after- noon. Michigan trailed 14-7 entering the fourth quarter. With Illinois' de- fense controlling the game and Michigan's offense floundering, the…

… week to play "To Michigan. the1 After the bitter defeat down in Cham- my paign last Saturday, the Wolverines pra desperately needed to come back with a " good performance. They did just that, wea…

… it tin contention for ball another major bowl game. Officials of It'sl both the Fiesta and Sugar Bowls atten- K q ' ded yesterday's game and expressed feel interest in the Wolverines. was But neither…

…." One Wolverine who responded par- ticularly well was quarterback Steve Smith. Playing without a shoulder j ' brace for the first time this season,pa Smith had one of the best games of his career. The…

… Wolverine quarterback: St s. F Threw four touchdown passes, a new to Michigan single game record, while completing 11 of 13 tosses for 159 yards; * Rushed for 126 yardsand one touch- down on 12 carries, the…

… forgotten man in the Wolverine offensive scheme. Bean hauled in seven passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns. His first score came on a 30 yard pass from Sm- ith late in the second quarter and gave the…

… Copyright 1981, The Michigan Daily Ann Arbor, Michigan-Sunday, November 22, 1981 Ten Cents Ten Pages II SU uts Blue in,'Bonnet Bow '4 "'Buckeyes upset Wolverines, 14-9 By DREW SHARP drives on us. Other than…

… by a .relentless Ohio State AT THE OUTSET, it looked as though defense the sixth-ranked Wolverines Michigan would live up to its eight-point ,!5.ef ~fell to the Buckeyes, 14-9. The loss det- favorite…

… Ohio State Buckeyes swarm over Wolverine fullback Stan Edwards. Ohio State crushed the Wolverines' Rose Bowl hopes, sending Michigan fensively. We played hard and the were not going into the end zone…

… Wolverines' 38-9 victory Illinois on Saturday. The win clinched a share of the Big Ten title and a Rose Bowl berth for Michigan. _it _ _ The Schef s BY ADAM SCHEFTER The crowd swarmed the field. All wee…

… U UoCCUSIUoI U Specialty of Sunday morning. uldn't it? This was a team that overcame osses to Notre Dame and la.). The Wolverines heartbreaking tie to Iowa. prevailed, clobbering Saturday to clinch…

…. Messner jumped and paced the sidelines ecting father. The rest of See Roses, Page 12 Students protest minority report DAVID LUBLINt Senior flanker John Kolesar strikes a classic pose every Wolverine…

… and roses." The N The Wolverines (7-2-1 overall, 6-0-1 in the outright' Big Ten) clinched a Jan. 2 Rose Bowl berth in Saturday Pasadena, Calif., and at least a share of the Michigan conference title by…

… defeating the Illini, 38-9, in Columbu front of 105,714 chilled spectators at Michigan undefeate Stadium. Michigan became the first Big Ten Wolverin team to earn three trips to the Rose Bowl this game…

… responded," said Schembechler, go to the Rose Bowl for the ninth Wolverines can win the conference with either a win over Ohio State on or with a loss by second-place n State to Wisconsin. A win in s would…

…-Ade Stadium yesterday. The Michigan win, coupled with Wisconsin's 17-7 loss to Iowa yesterday, places the Wolverines atop the Big Ten BUTCH WOOLFOLK (left) and Ben Needham (below) illustrate two reasons why the…

… Wolverines got by the Boilermakers, 28-10, yesterday in West Lafayette. Michigan now holds its own Rose Bowl destiny, needing only a win- over Ohio State for the trip to' Pasadena. standings with a 6…

… from the one- yard line for the score, padding the Wolverine lead to 21-10. This touchdown march featured a pair of long Smith passes, including a third-down, 27-yard completion to Bean and a fourth…

…-down, 18-yard swing pass to Edwards to add to the Wolverine advanatage. THE FINAL Michigan tally came af- ter a Keith Bostic interception at the Purdue 24-yard line, which he returned to the 14. Three plays…

… disgust. The wet spot on the floor between Holt- z's feet was testimony. The loss left a bitter taste in his mouth. Though the Gophers were clearly overmatched by the Wolverines at Michigan stadium…

…, apparently tying the score at 14-14. BUT AN official ruled Foggie stepped out of bounds at the four-yard line, negating the score. Four cracks at the Wolverine defense could only get Min- nesota to the one…

…. Michigan took over on down and then romped 99 yards ignited by a 68-yard sprint by Jamie Morris, to make the score 21-7 and leave Holt's Gophers looking for a miracle. It never came, as the Wolverines scored…

… to be very good." While Foggie ignited the Minnesota offense, a fired-up defense was able to keep Michigan at bay-at least for a lit- tle while. The Wolverines were stymied See 'M', Page 8 It ain…

…'t over 'til it's over Believe it or not, Michigan can still play in the 1985 Rose Bowl if the following things happen next Satur- day: " The Wolverines beat Ohio State I Iowa is upset by Minnesota…

… seconds left in the game, Illinois (6-3, 5-3 in Big Ten) had a fourth and goal play staring it in the face with the ball resting on the Wolverine two- yard line. UNDER GRAY skies, quarterback Tony Eason…

… right tackle, straight into a wall of Michigan defenders for no gain. "There was nowhere to run," said Wolverine head coach Bo Schembechler as he puffed conten- tly on a victory cigar after his team had…

… the Wolverines. "The odds are against you and you're scared," said Boren. "When they have four cracks from the five, the odds are against you. THREE PLAYS netted a mere three yards; set- ting up the…

… run." BUT THE Wolverines weren't fooled by the run, as White had hoped. "Once we saw the set they were in, we were an- ticipating run," said Michigan linebacker, Paul Girgash, who was the game's leading…

… downplayed his accomplishments. "I'VE been around a long time and that's all (the record) means," 'Schembechier said after the Wolverines (6-0 in the Big Ten, 9-0 overall) dominated the Boiler- makers. "Since…

… Ross-Ade Stadium saw the Boilermakers offense for only 24 minutes. Purdue was forced to punt six times while converting just five of 12 third down opportunities. The first-string Wolverines simply…

… defeat. The 1984 Buckeyes, behind a potent offense, have built a record of 8-2, 6-2 in the Big Ten. A win over the Wolverines (6-4, 5-3) puts Ohio State in its first Rose Bowl in five years. For Michigan…

…. Schembechler said that Michigan's best way to defense the Buckeye attack, is to keep Byars and company off the field. A key for the Wolverines then, is maintaining a ball control offense. Chris Zurbrugg will…

… WOJNOWSKI Marek "e d mi" t'sn Special to the Daily Marek intercepted Smiths ne and returned it to the Wolverine COLUMBUS- In the rain and slop line After the Michigan defex that was Ohio Stadium yesterday…

…, the fened, freshman kicker Rich S Michigan Wolverines drowned beneath came on to kick a 33-yard fi a deluge of turnovers and fell to Ohio which closed out the scoring. N5 State, 24-14 in front of 90…

…-winning touch- , down midway through the fourth quar- er. The Wolverines squandered scoring opportunities, enhanced new ones for the Buckeyes, and rankled their coach, Bo Schembechler. "WE JUST gave them the ball…

… game, y' growled Schembechler after the game. "We just handed it to them. We didn't lose it, we gave it away." Of all the miscues, none was more crucial than Carter's fumble on the Wolverine 14-yard line…

… magnitude See MAJOR, Page 2 wolverines start slow, roil over Badgers 2- AP Photo TWO VEHICLES FELL MORE than 30 feet, and six passengers were injured when an overpass near Eureka, Cal. gave way during an…

… first down, through the first quarter-and-a-half of play, Michigan shut out the host Wisconsin Badgers, 24-0 yesterday. The Wolverines remain tied for the Big Ten lead with a 6-0 conference State (7…

… defense is as good as any in this conference, as good as the next couple we're going to play." However, the Wolverine offense was able to penetrate that defense with a long third-quarter march that sealed…

… really need them? If the Michigan basketball team is looking for one of those patsies to beat up on, it sure isn't going to find it this weekend. THE WOLVERINES take on Associated Press' pre-season num…

… enters the game with a 2-0 record, barely. The Wolverines had to stage second-half comebacks in their games against Virginia Tech and Kansas State en route to the Chaminade Silversword Tournament…

… Wolverine head coach Bill Frieder. "and rightly so." "THE MAIN strength we have is a lot of players coming back from a See 'M,' Page 8 Homeless Americans face bleak From The Associated Press For tens of…

…. . {:'.:: :;:?;'.i}: :i;:iiij:""^:iii"'::i"::"i:i :"::\ Blue may have to settle for a Fiesta By PHIL NUSSEL Unless Michigan gets a bid to the Rose Bowl, it looks like the Wolverines will open the new year in Tempe…

… would do." The Fiesta Bowl has shown interest in Michigan all season and the Wolverines are on top of the commit- tee's list - even if they lose to Ohio State. It would be Michigan's first ap- See…

…-one position," said Holiday Bowl executive director John Reid. Asked if this means he will be giving the Wolverines an in- vitation, Reid answered, "We would hope to." THE OFFICIAL bids to this winter's bowl…

… athletic director Don Canham last night. "We have a pretty good idea that they're going to invite us.,' This has to be great news for Bo See WOLVERINES, Page 3 Bowl bid won't bring California migration By…

…:30 p.m. Today's game, which the Wolverines (5-2 conference, 7-2 overall) must win to stay in the Rose Bowl picture, features two of the nation's finest receivers in Carter and Bryant. Bryant, a 6-3, 187…

… season he was running on a bad wheel" said Bo), Carter has exploded with 545 total yar- ds in his last two games. Bo mentioned that the Wolverines plan to turn the now healthy Carter loose, and they have…

… day as a Wolverine. The players who will be catching passes this afternoon are not the only talented ones, however. Those who throw are also among the best. Purdue sophomore quarterback Scott Cam- pbell…

… another scare into the Wolverines, taking a 17-7 halftime lead before falling, 30- 20. Darrell Thompson, rushed for 157 yards in the first half and 201 yards overall, the only back to ever break the 200…

…-yard mark against a Wolverine defense. That's where the defense's pride comes in. "If they let it happen again, I swear I'm gonna tackle him," Schembechler said, referring to Thompson's 98-yard run last…

… to upset Blue, 23-20, on Frantz's field goal By SCOTT G. MILLER The regular season ended much the way it began for Michigan as Wolverine miscues led to a 23-20 loss to Ohio State. After a game of…

… Ohio State won for Earle. "There is no sweeter victory in the world than one over Michigan," Bruce waxed poetic. "Down 13-0, to comeback and win after the week we've had..." . THE WOLVERINES contributed…

… the endi nf the firt half nf the Wolverine. And even though Ohio State is closer to its goal than Michigan is, Red Cross representative Neal Fry says the Wolverines have an excellent chance to retain…

… ball up more than any other Big Ten team. The statistics indicate that Purdue (1-4 in Big Ten, 2-6 dverall) will throw and throw and throw some more /ben it hosts the Wolverines (5-0, 8-0) tomorrow at…

… Ross-Ade Stadium. With Downing calling the signals the Boilermakers might just try to fool the Wolverines y opting for the ground game early, but Michigan has yielded only 99 rushing yards per game in…

… sports," If we must compete, let it be on and not the battlefields." Wolverines hunting for Gophers in Dome Engin. ethics By PHIL NUSSEL It has been terribly foggy in Ann Arbor all week, but it…

…'s Wolverine-Gopher clash than in most recent Little Brown Jug matchups because both teams are in need of a win to get a decent bowl bid. Should Iowa lose, Michigan (7-1-1) will be in control of its Rose Bowl…

… in the regular season. JUST ONE MORE week until the Wolverines find out what bowl they'll spend their post-season playing in. Oh yes, before any of this, Michigan has another game to play. It's against…

… the uh, er, um . . . Minnesota Golden Girls. Oops, the Golden Girl is a baton twirler for Purdue. The Wolverines play the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Twenty-two Golden Girls might put up a better struggle…

… LUSTIG man. He said he Only University students, alumni, faculty, and staff will Thanksgiving break be able to purchase tickets to the Jan. 1 Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 28 from Detr because the Wolverines' ticket…

… allotted for Rose Bowl games. occupancy, $748 for APPLICATIONS for package deals to the Wolverines' occupancy. Applica match against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers in Ticket Office. Tempe, Arizona…

…- tentions to become a Wolverine. The Romulus High School standout said he chose Michigan because "all the things about the program im- pressed me." Mills, named pre-season All- American by Street and Smith…

… Wilker- son said, but decided to stay close to home. "If you've got a number one See WOLVERINES, Page 8 proposed Daily Photo by MATT PETRIE An increasing amount of graffiti around campus, such as this…

… itself in the position where it would have to adapt to playing with a hole in the middle. But the Wolverines just couldn't adapt. They fumbled and bumbled their way through the first twenty minutes, tur…

…,' Page 8 Michigan forward Butch Wade battles Kevin McAdoo (21) of The University of Detroit for a rebound in action from last night's 80-66 Wolverine victory, the season opener for both teams. Mc…

… STADIUM'S largest crowd ever, 90,286, watched the Wolverines squander four drives that penetrated the Buckeye 20-yard line. Michigan could only convert two Bob Bergeron field goals for its six points. "I…

… three Buckeye touchdowns. "Beating Michigan, winning the Big Ten championship, and getting to play Southern Cal in the Rose Bowl." Michigan's record drops to 6-5, 5-4, concluding the worst Wolverine cam…

…,875 at Memorial Stadium, walked away with the treats as the 15th-ranked Wolverines stifled the Minnesota Gophers, 34-13, to retain the Little Brown Jug and also stay in the thick of the Big Ten title race…

… finest day as a Wolverine, completed 13 of 20 passes for 237 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. Carter, taking advantage of single coverage in the Gopher secon- dary, grabbed a season-high eight…

… pretty much ours," Wolverine coach Bo Schembechler said after the game. Schembechler had some special words of praise for his defense, which earned its first shutout of the season. "Maybe we're getting…

… criticized the poll work- See ELECTIONS, Page 2 Before Michigan's 85-70 win over Grambling State, the 1989 NCAA Championship banner was displayed to the Crisler Arena crowd. Wolverine coach Steve Fisher…

… MUNSON/Daily Michigan players surround flanker John Kolesar after his game winning catch as the Wolverines defeated Ohio State 34-31 in Columbus Saturday. The win guaranteed Michigan sole possession of the…

… Photo by SCOTT LITUCHY Down and out Michigan receiver John Kolesar comes up short in his attempt to catch a Jim Harbaugh pass in the first half of Saturday's Wolverine blowout of Illinois, 69-13. Kolesar…

… of the best basket- ball teams in the country this year. The Wolverines have been ranked no 'lower than fifth in pre-season polls and are number one in many. THAT RISE in ranking combined with the…

… Photo by DAN HABIB Illinois senior fullback Mike McBain agonizes over Chris White's missed field goal that left the Illini with a 3-3 tie. White's kick was tipped by Wolverine senior Dieter Heren. 'M…

… Arbor a prohibitive favorite, but Michigan promptly gave the Fighting Illini a swift kick pulling off a 26-18 upset. For a downtrodden Wolverine team, it was one of the few highlights of the 1984 season…

… manager at Wolverine Den Pizzeria says that, especially near the begin- ning of the semester, students take silverware, salt and pep- per, and other things for their rooms. See CAMPUS, Page 3 Daily Photo…

…. FRANCAVILLA Un-Garde-d moment Michigan guard Garde Thompson drives to the hoop past Sonan Radovic of the Yugoslavian national team. The Wolverines coasted to a 100-87 exhibition victory last night. See story on…

… Michigan center Ray Dries takes a shot at Spartan goaltender Norm Foster in second-period action at Yost Arena last night. The Wolverines lost 4-1, and will square off again against the Spartans tonight at…

…,500 cheapest gives a tourist tickets, five nights Following the Wolverines this winter tickets for the Jan. 2 game against Auburn, in a room for four in the Ramada Inn, and a B means dumping Pasadena and heading…

… citizen assistan- ce and educaton programs at sites in Attica County and with the Wolverine Disposal Company. Bergman said PIRGIM and TECAP will host a campus film-lecture series on such issues as toxics…

… college sports, broadcast a live interview with Wolverine coach Bo Schembechler from the Michigan practice field. Bo skirted most of Nightline moderator Ted Koppel's Let the penguins alone T HE BRITISH…