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…:00 pm. Michigan Union Wolverine Room. Or contact Beth Farrell at badler@umich.edu or review M-Pathways Computer Consultant I job description at www.umich.edu/-iobs HUNDREDS OF INSTRUMENTS-Not just Guitars…

… few years prior earned the title f the best team in the nation. So at the beginning of this season, when the Wolverines car-I ried their Nike bags MARK into Cliff Keen Arena, FRANCESCUfT even more…

… championship was the only talk surround- ing this program. Fans talked about it. Coach Kurt Golder talked about it. The gymnasts talked about. Repeat. When the Wolverines entered this week- end's NCAAs, they…

… I,, r4pgq With No. 6 Virginia Tech, No. 9 Arizona and No. 12 Illinois on the Michigan lacrosse club's platter this weekend, the Wolverines were hungry for some top ranked cuisine. After sweeping all…

… outstanding," Michigan coach John Paul said. As the ranking of Michigan's oppo- nents got progressively lower, ironically so did the Wolverines' margin of victory. Michigan beat the sixth-ranked Hokies by 12…

… receiv- ing a verbal commitment from 6- foot-2 point guard Maurice Searight of Pontiac, Mich., The Wolverine reported on Saturday. Searight's addition will give the Wolverines five guards on the roster…

… scholarship left for this year. Junior-college big men appear to be the target for the Wolverines. With five guards and three wing forwards, Michigan is well-stocked at those positions already. With the…

… sophomore class loaded with scorers and three big freshmen defensemen, the 2000- 2001 Wolverines could sizzle. But one year of promise never ps the recruiting process for ire seasons. Michigan is already…

… king to beef up its 2001-2002 ros- Recently the Wolverines received erbal commitment from Dwight minen, a 5-foot-9, 170-pound ward from Brighton. lelminen, currently playing for the A Hockey National…

… homeruns. He went 6-for-16 on the series with three RBI. Wolverines 4 Indiana 2 games Hoosiers 3 'M' 3-4-5 hits home Bi Tnstning By Dan Williams Daily Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON - Michigan coach…

… this weekend with Indiana. In wins Friday and Sunday, the Wolverines relied on power baseball from their three, four and five hitters in the lineup to gain one-run victories. But in Indiana's sweep of…

…68 - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - April 3, 2000 'M' fans rock Penn State RIONA ContInued from Page 1B witha maize and blue paint brush. The Wolverines' best showmn was recorded on the uneven…

… Wolverines' generous lead head- ing into the final event proved to be cru- cial. Michigan experienced uncharacter- istic difficulties on the balance beam, as the team's first fall in weeks was suffered by Cain…

…'s tennis team oked like it went from rags to riches this weekend. Standing next to South Florida on Friday, the Wolverines were under- manned due to their plague of injuries and illness. Two days later, even…

… playing at our full strength either so I think that it's a significant win." But the Wolverines were less con- cerned with how they won than' that they won. "The bottom line is it's Michigan ver- sus…

… this paper and use it on someone more useful. In the meantime, we'll just eat our pizza. ERIN HARTL LSA FIRST-YEAR STUDENT Wolverines were disqualified unfairly TO THE DAILY: I am writing this letter in…

… reference to the disqualification of the MSA Wolverine candidates. I consider myself a part of the Wolverine Party and there are a few things that I would like the students to know The publication of the…

… disqualification of these candidates led to the tarnishing of the names of all of the candidates that ran with the MSA Wolverine party. Although students may think that the entire party cheated to earn votes, this…

… seven Wolverine can- didates into nine of the available LSA seats and elected the Kinesiology Wolverine Rep. I spent hours campaigning with these people and feel that they are among the most dedicated…

… control of cool blue Megaman and beat the snot out of ugly old Wolverine:? Like SNK's King of Fighters furballs that have come out for years, Capcom's own clusterfuck endeavors keep on coming out and…

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… the Online Campus Directory and your permanent address in Wolverine Access up-to-date for future notices about registration. J s r 1 The Fulbright programs support study abroad in over 10 Gountries…

…_ Western Michigan a RAY FisH week ago. Who:Michi If the Wolverines (2- bTledo (-13 4 Big Ten, 9-15-1 over- When:3p . all) can come out today Latest: Mch with a win over Toledo its econdho will be a step in…

… coming around." A victory would also be only the second the Wolverines will have seen at home this season since beating Bowling Green 6-2 at Fisher Stadium last Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Rockets haven…

… game in as at Illinois, 1 many weeks for the Wolverines, the first being their opening day Tuesday, Ap contest against Eastern Michigan Ball State, 3 on March 22. "It was 12 degrees on the field…

… Bryan Cranson echoed Ghannam's sentiments, but he also viewed the can- cellation as an opportunity to work on fundamen- tals before the Wolverines' four-game tilt with Illinois this weekend: "Our tools…

… the Wolverine's playoff game against Colgate - leaving the Michigan's defense undermanned and exhausted in their run for the 2000 Frozen Four? All these questions have been asked by the Michigan…

… gone through a lot this year. Injuries, illnesses and tragedy have affected the number of personnel at each match. What if the Wolverines consistently put their best lineup out on the court ? Starting…

… this year with great promise, the Wolverines had a strong core of seniors returning from last year, all of whom were key contributors to the 1997 Big Ten Championship team as freshmen. Having only four…

… wins in the 1998-99 season, which was marred by injuries and four one-point defeats -- the Wolverines were determined and hungry to make their last season their best. An impressive tandem of freshmen…

… competition, find- ing her niche. Racing off to a 4-0 start, expecta- tions were high as the Wolverines matched their win total from last year - and it was only February. Senior Erryn Weggenman returned after a…

…- ble's partner from earlier this year, nul- lified the Wolverine's depth - the. perennial players at the No. 5 and 6 spots in singles, along with three key players in doubles were unable to par…

…- ticipate. The results were obvious. After a 4- 0 start, the Wolverines (1-3 Big Ten, 7- 7 overall) dropp'ed seven out of their next 10 matches. The record is misleading, for the defeats were by close margins…

…, and if the Wolverines had their full lineup intact, who knows what might have happened. Unfortunately, 'What if' is a ques- tion that doesn't mean anything right now, for it is impossible to change the…

… past. But the season is far from over. The Wolverines have the toughest part of their schedule behind them, and a four game road swing against beat- able Big Ten foes lie ahead. Weggenman should be…

… returning to the lineup fairly soon, and once Duprez's illness gets cleared up, she'll be fired up to get back on the courts once again. If the Wolverines can make a run at the end of the season, and win at…

… by them and onlookers viewing this star's aberrant pitching and hitting dexterity. All the while, Young has not missed a start for the Wolverines, despite battling a torn ACL sustained earlier this…

…, though. The Wolverines are 26-6 and currently are first in the Big Ten. Each of those six losses have been by only one run. Personally, Young has won nine of ten decisions with a 1.31 ERA. "We expected…

… schools has been reduced to slander, where "Spartan" means anyone with an aptitude for setting things on fire and "Wolverine" becomes a synonym for the personification of snob. To be quite frank, neither…

… Onward and upward The No. 1 Michigan women's gymnas- tics team qualified for the NCAA Tournament. Go online to see the teams the Wolverines will compete against. michigandaily.com/sports fthdjiq…

… sports magazine. So what has Jillson done to gamer such fame? Well, devout Michigan hockey follow- ers know that Jillson is one of the Wolverines' most talented defensemen and an unquestioned leader on the…

… just yet. He plans on extending his baseball career as long as possible. His team currently sits in a tie for eighth place in the Big Ten. The Wolverines will have to finish in the top six of the…

… Wolverines still have a shot, and Quinn will be the kind of guy Zahn relies on to carry the team back into conference contention. "He has been very consistent. He makes all the plays that he needs to make, and…

… singles matches went smoothly for the Wolverines, with the exception of McCain's loss, at No. 4 singles. At the No. 3 spot, Beam used his powerful serve and solid net game to breeze past Lucia Primorac 6…

…-3, 6-3. Sophomore Ben Cox quickly bounced back after dropping a close first set and steamrolled through the final two sets 6-2, 6-3 to win at No. 5. Finally, senior Ron Nano rounded out the Wolverines…

…. Both players were involved in epic battles against their Michigan State opponents Wednesday night. Each Wolverine lost the first set in his match and each showed his personality in com- ing back. Long…

… crowd and emphatic shouts like, "Come on!" and "Let's go Blue!" Long came back and won the second set over his opponent, Robert Topalo. After two hours, Long, one of the most fit Wolverines, expected…

… were good enough to lead the Wolverines in both categories, finishing second for the year in conference scoring. Gaudy stats notwithstanding, last year's CCHA Rookie of the Year all did more than shake…

… center tallied 10 goals and 10 assists in Michigan's first nine games. The explosive start catapulted Comrie to the top of the national scor- ing rankings and his Wolverines to the top of the conference…

… dedication combine to mold a super- star. Watch as poise and promise defies patience as a smiling Wolverine skates with his arms in the air and his fists pumping. I Mike Comrie (39) shows his chracteristi…

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…), 2 p.m. Saturday, l p.m. Sunday Latest: After two months on the road, the Wolverines finally get to play their home opener today. Michigan is coin- ing off of a flawless 4-0 swing last week- end at…

… Indiana and Purdue to start the Big Ten season. If they can successfully defend their home field this weekend, the Wolverines will extend their win- ningstreak to 20. Cutouts by PETER CORNUE/ Daily…

… Wolverines lost because they ran out of gas in the third period, while Maine was still skating strong. But now, two weeks after that loss, I think a better perspective can be placed on the expansion. Even…

… though he received a large amount of criticism, one chatter mad very good point. In the past, Michig has benefited from the first round bye. In 1996, the Wolverines won the NCAA tournament after only…

… will make it", The Wolverines believe that they have what it takes and senior co-captain Michael Harris continues to provide the spark. "Mike has played especially well all year long," Klum said. "He is…

… Invitational 0 19 Stan Sheriff Invitational 4 4 Mauna Ken Resort Invitational 3 4 Wolverine South Invitational 3 3 Silver Springs Shores Invitational 1 9 Dr. Pepper Collegiate Invitational 3 3 THE MICHIGAN MODEL…

…14- The Michigan Daily- Friday, April 7, 2000 Home a bonus for Wolverines, in journey to Big Ten tourney, Results as of it p.m. - Home team in GAPS. NCAA hockey Frozen Four semifinals: North Dakota…

… tournament, so nine matches in a row is our goal," senior Matt Wright said. The Wolverines will be helped in part by playing four of their remain- ing six Big Ten dual matches at the Varsity Tennis Center. "We…

… Wolverines are hoping to continue their solid start to the outdoor campaign as they take on a rugged field that includes over 80 schools. Head Coach Ron Warhurst plans to bring a large 30-man contingent to…

… Carolina, for what he terms a "highly competitive meet." Warhurst hopes the one week hiatus prepared the Wolverines for this difficult test. "It gave our guys a chance to regroup after being away for so long…

…Sports Director Mike Stevenson said about 85 percent of students have used the fit- ness facilities on campus. During elections last month, MSA candidates from the Wolverine Party campaigned on a plat- form calling…

… Saturday, the Wolverines defeated Howe Military Academy, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan and Central Michigan in an all day shoot-out with a score of 1938 out of 2400 points. Tournaments are shot similar…

… 517, Neil McNeight followed with 484 points, and Ray Braekeveld had 472. Ken Denison rounded out the teams score with a 465. After a great season, the Wolverines may be left without a place to practice…

… point be? This past weekend, it meant every- thing to the Michigan women's tennis team. The Wolverines (1-5 Big Ten, 7- 9 overall) lost two crucial matches to conference foes Purdue and Indiana - both by…

… Wolverines came up short in the doubles competition, which put them behind 1-0 going into singles play. One point. This point not only set the momen- tum for each match, but it also forced the Wolverines to…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - April 10, 2000 Wisconsin 2 Wolverines 1 Wolverines SI Minnesota 4 Wolverines 0 & Minnesota 0 1 I t f Team W L P 1. Iowa 4 0 1.0 2. Penn State…

… done so earlier to cure its hitting woes. While the answer to Michigan's problems is obviously not so simple, the Wolverines made it seem that way with their performance in the sec- ond game of yesterday…

… eamed run and walked only one batter for the 4-1 Michigan win Wolverines 4 Illinois 3 Fighting llini 7 a On the whole, Rutkowski would rather be in Ann Arbor ammea Team W L Pct. Overall 1…

… Fighting Illini to play college base- BASEBALL ball. Illinois had just fin- Notebook ished taking three of four games from the Wolverines, but as he scanned the Illini's celebration, Rutkowski stopped short…

… the outcome. If the shakv Wolverine rotation was looking for the opportunity to come through, this was it. Enter Bobby Korecky. The sophomore starter has shown occasion- al moments of brilliance this…

… four doubles. In his last five games, the junior has 12 hits with five doubles, two homeruns and six RBI. Parrish currently leads the Wolverines with his .357 batting average, 35 hits, seven home runs…

… away. The Wolverines fired a four-day total of 877 and outplayed all contenders by four strokes. They also proved to them- selves that they are one of the better teams in the country. "It was big…

… insurmountable. "I didn't think that we could lose with an eight shot cushion, but we could have," Carras said. "It was not a given. You have to go out there and play." The Wolverines did just that. And judging by…

…- ened from 54 holes to 36. "We played under some extreme weather conditions," Teichert said. "I thought the overall tournament was really pretty tough:' Next week, the Wolverine< will compete at the…

… the Purdue Invitational. Here's the breakdown. Dark horses step up for 'M' track By David Mosse Daily Sports Writer By David Edelman Daily Sports Writer When the Wolverines are divided, the women…

…'s track team cannot stand. This -oved true last week when Michigan ,ent its top sprinters to compete in the prestigious Texas Relays, leaving the rest of the Wolverines to fend for them- selves. This past…

… Wolverines but haven't won a title in any sport since then. "I think that's a great motivating force for us to win another," coach Jerry York said. "We're focused, and we want to win the championship." Jeff…

…-ranked all-around gymnast. "Sarah is going to leave here as one of the most decorated athletes in Michigan history," Plocki said. "She has made a lasting impression on our pro- gram." The Wolverines could…

… a sophomore, her work ethic was dnparal- leled." Because theA Wolverines are a relatively young team, the legacy of Cain's leadership will live on in Michigan gymnastics through those she has…

…, Michigan weather. Missing out on the home opener against Eastern Michigan was one thing, but to the Wolverines and their fans, it's beginning to get a little absurd. Yesterday's game against Ball State was…

… weekend is going to leave the Wolverines as cold as the Michigan air outside. How do the Wolverines psyche themselves after a five-day-long hia- tus? "It's just like every other game," freshman…

… dominated at the No. 4 and No. 6 singles slots, respectively, while teaming up to form one of the toughest doubles tandems in the nation. And they were only freshmen. But for someone watching the Wolverines…

…, it would have been difficult to tell who were the rookies and who were the All-Americans. Lund led the team with 29 singles vic- tories - the third highest single-season total on the Wolverines all…

… called her up and pleaded with her to sign with UCLA." When Cooper chose the Bruins, Hart became a Wolverine at last. Lund, a Massachusetts native, was not as indecisive in her college choice. She made…

… weekend. Ever since the Wolverines finished second to Georgia in Ast season's national championship by a re .03, their focus has been on captur- ing the ultimate honor. Finally, a year later, the…

… outcome from last season's finals was not an isolated result. The Wolverines have battled the GymDogs -ee times in 2000 and the GymDogs e come out on top every time. "The fact that we've been exposed to…

… the Big Ten cellar, three games out of a playoff spot. And with a record of 3-9 in con- ference and 10-19-1 overall, the Wolverines find themselves teeter- ing between a team dreaming of "what could be…

…" and a team remi- niscing about "what could have been." The inside scoop Even though the Wolverines outhit Toledo yesterday in their 8-5 loss to the Rockets, hitting, fielding and pitching mistakes…

… team's season thus far -dis- appointment. Despite being ranked in the top 20 since mid-March, the Wolverines have yet to live up to their billing. They have lost five of their past seven matches, four to…

… Ig Ten teams. 'We just have to forget about what has appened," sophomore Ben Cox said. "We can't carry this into the next match." The Wolverines' doubles lineup was also shaken-up a few weeks ago when…

… took a pass from sophomore forward Dmina Rizzo and scored to give the Terrapins a 2-0 lead they would never relinquish. Though the Wolverines will settle for second place in the NCAA Tournament, Michigan…

… coach Marcia Pankratz feels the Wolverines gave Maryland all they had to offer. "We're proud of our team for continuing to fight after going down 2-0,' Pankratz said. "They fought really hard to come back…

…, members of the Students of Color Coalition rally on the steps of the Michigan Union on March 13. LOUIS BROWN/Daily David Terrell leads the Wolverines to an Orange Bowl victory in Miami on Jan. 1. DAVID…

… wanted to come here," Taylor said. "I just wanted to check out the other schools, but I knew in my heart that I wanted to come here." AT HOME IN ANN ARBOR Taylor is now in her second season as a Wolverine…

… will have speed. And to those who know the sport, her abil- ities, her leadership, desire, and her smile through it all will be a clear reminder of the contributions she made to Wolverine softball…

…. DANNY KAICK/Daily Melissa Taylor may not have the physique of most conventional athletes. But the junior brings all of the intangibles to the Wolverines that help them consistently reign as national…

… powers. A Studious Softball team plays on through summer DANNY KALICK/Daily Junior centerfielder Chrissy Garza and the rest of the third-place Wolverines will look to slide past Ohio State and Penn State…

… Wolverines - who boast wins over national powers UCLA, Arizona State and Louisiana State -- are a legitimate contender for the national title. If Michigan has any designs on moving from contender status up to…

… favorite, though, one thing has to pick up - its offensive production. The Wolverines are coming off of a doubleheader against Central Michigan on Wednesday where they mustered just one run in two games…

… left nine runners on base and, surprisingly, given the Wolverines' defensive prowess, committed four errors. "We knew that Central wouldn't be a walkover," freshman outfielder Melinda Moulden said. "We…

… but only one game out of first. Stop by Alumni Stadium this summer to ' find out if the Wolverines catch Penn State and Iowa. Today OHIO STATE (DH) 2 p.m. May 11-13 Big Ten Tournament* TBA' May. 18…

… one of her teammates, will have to step up and become a dependable hitter in the clutch for the Wolverines. If that doesn't happen, Michigan's players just might get to join their schoolmates in an…

…, you can definitely still win the championship." The Buckeyes plight seems microscopic compared to that of the Wolverines. Michigan entered the season believing that it could make the Big Ten playoffs…

… much of the last four years. The most recent meeting saw the Wolverines overcoming Ohio State, 8-6, in last year's Big Ten Tournament. "It's always been great competition between us," Todd said. "It…

… senior season his senior season Despite the Wolverines' 2-4 record this year in the Big Ten, Wright feels that the players still have some magic left in themselves. "We've had too much success for us to…

… year I did not win personally. "This means that I've been victo- rious in some manner six out of nine times this year. Not many golfers in the country can say that." The Wolverines as a team have the See…

…20 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, April 14, 2000 NCAA Continued from Page Ib Georgia, Utah, Alabama, and Nebraska. The Wolverines placed third in their six- team Session 2 semifinal. Although…

… meet that the Wolverines ;iave spent an entire season preparing for, they produced one of their lowest scores of the 2000 campaign. But the evening was not without its bright spots. Michigan's 49.45 on…

… defeat Brian Farrell and remain the only Wolverine with an undefeat- ed singles record. "I have never been so proud of these guys," Long said. "This is vin- dication for grinding it out all year." The only…

… coach Mark Mees said. The victory is just Michigan's sec- ond in 12 matches against the Irish. The Wolverines final home matches of the year are this weekend against Iowa and Wisconsin. Both matches start…

… toilet paper to cover the Wolverines' locker- room. Last year, they painted the golfers' van with an insipid green, writing "Go Green and Teike" (Michigan c o a c h K a t h y i" M.Teichcrt) all over the…

… vehicle. B e i n g FkWolverines they had to fight back. Michigan saran - One of the quali- fications of being a Michigan golfer is to know the fight song. Teichert seems to enjoy firing her team up before…

… improve their seed for the Big Ten Tournament, and make their case to the NCAA selection committee regarding their position in tennis' "May Madness." The eighth-placed Wolverines (1-5 Big Ten, 7-9 overall…

… weeks, the Wolverines have a shot at sneaking up in the standings and snatching one of the ever-important first-round byes in the conference tournament. Michigan will host the Big Ten Tournament from…

… Wolverines middle-dis- tance ace, the episode was a mere blem- ish in an otherwise triumphant season. Week after week other teammates garner all the headlines. If it's not All- American Steve Lawrence, or…

… and asked who the most consis- tent Wolverine has been all season, his answer would invariably be Jeremy Schneider. During indoor season, Schneider cap- tured individual victories in seven of nine meets…

… Wolverine in the history of the Michigan women's basketball pro- gram to be named to be named first team all-Big Ten. Thomas holds the Big Ten steals record with 372, breaking the old record back on Jan. 8…

… against Purdue, and ranks 21st on the NCAA all-time steals list. In the 1999-2000 season, Thomas led the Wolverines in scoring (14.5 ppg), rebounds (7.7 rpg) and steals (3.4 spg). She ranks in 12 of…

… selected in the draft, Thomas will be the second Wolverine to play in the WNBA. Pollyanna Johns was the first Wolverine to be drafted back in 1998 by the Charlotte Sting. Draft picks and their teammates will…

… due to weather, the team hasn't lost intensity. Practices have been good, and the team chemistry is still positive. In some ways, the weekend off has made the Wolverines hungrier. "There have been no…

… signs of rusti- ness, and no problems with team chemistry. We're just looking forward to racing again," Michigan coach Mark Rothstein said. The Wolverines are looking forward to taking on arch rivals Ohio…