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…6B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - September 30, 1996 FIELD HOCKEY Wolverines' sticks can shoot, can't score lately Michigan outshoots opponents but comes up short By Richard Shin Daily…

… young Wolverines. In Michigan's two losses this past weekend, the Wolverines managed just four goals despite firing 40 shots against Ohio State and Penn State. Against Ohio State on Friday, the Wolverines…

… something brand new to look forward to - a pristine field - so will the 1996 campaign present the Wolverines with a novelty. This season, though, the squad will have a new coach. After guiding Michigan to a…

… fourth-place Big Ten finish, head coach Patti Smith resigned after seven years at the helm. The Wolverines set a 4-6 Big Ten mark, 12-9 overall. Michigan started the season with a journey to the East Coast…

… games for Michigan with his right arm. But Saturday, he went a long way toward beating Illinois with his feet. The sophomore rushed for 77 yards on I I carries in the 12th-ranked Wolverines' 20-8 win over…

… Illinois in front of 105,992. The victory marked Michigan's second straight league- opening win over the Fighting Illini. Last season in Champaign,, the Wolverines pounded Illinois, 38-14, to kick off the…

… goal at the Michigan 2-yard line and seemed poised to take its first lead of the game. But the Illini could not block Jarrett Irons. The Wolverine linebacker stopped fullback Rodney Byrd on first down…

… Michigan quarterback Scott Dreisbach eluded four tacklers to scramble 72 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday, putting the Wolverines ahead, 7-0. For openers, MichzganhL s houl behapp to wi…

… Notre Dame or Virginia to open the 1996 campaign. There was Illinois. A Big Ten opponent in a Big Ten game with Rose Bowl implications. And those implications are amplified by the fact that the Wolverines…

… its two previous incarnations, they could have been a problem. Those teams spoke, like all See WHITE, Page 20A EVAN PETRIE/Special to the Daily Chuck Winters and the Wolverines had Scott Weaver…

…'s Illini on the run, but the Wolverines admitted they weren't very sharp. M' volleyball spiked by No. 1 Hawaii, No. 6 UCLA Wolverines begin season 0-2, but Giovanazzi encouraged by performances and team…

…'s experience before crowd By Ryan White Daily Sports Writer One would expect that the Michigan volleyball team would be thrilled to open its season at the Wahine Classic in Honolulu. After all, the Wolverines…

… women's basketball conferences in the country - no thanks to Michigan. Witt just 12 league victories over the past sxseasons, the Wolverines have become a fixture among Big Ten doormats. Last year the…

… Wolverines were 1-15 in the Big Ten, 7-20 overall. The injury bug has bitten Michigan ch Trish Roberts' teams hard in the Xt few years, and the unfortunate tra- dition continued in 1996. Freshman Ann Lemire…

… suffered a torn anterior cru- ciate ligament just seven games into the season, the fourth Wolverine to suffer a season-ending injury in as many years. Lemire was averaging 10 points per game when she got…

…-foot-3 Johns' athleticism opened eyes around the Big Ten in-her first full season. The Wolverines' lone senior in '96, co- captain Jennifer Brzezinski, finished her Michigan career with a strong second…

… duties throughout the season. Kiefer - listed generously at 5- foot,7 in the Wolverines' media guide - led the team in assists and minutes, and Soccer returns starting squad, looks to improve * Big Ten…

…. Last season the Wolverines were 7-11-2, and only 1-5-1 in the Big Ten, finishing in last place. Head coach Debbie Belkin expected to see a better performance out of the team, and will be looking for the…

…, "with the same expectations as last year, with a little higher expectations on the close games we lost last year." It didn't happen. Playing a much tougher slate than the pre- vious season, the Wolverines…

… enough to win. The Wolverines did average slightly more than their opponents (1.85 goals a game), but that figure does not accurately represent the season. Michigan scored 13 of its 37 goals in a weekend…

… sweep of cream puffs Creighton and Valparaiso. The Wolverines' offensive threat came mostly in two juniors, midfielder Debbie Flaherty and forward Ruth Poulin. Flaherty set the school record for goals in…

… ankle injury forced her to miss eight games, and slowed her in others. Wolverine soccer should improve this year - every starter returns from the team that started six freshmen all season. The record may…

… of the Wolverines' top runners. McGregor grabbed two third place finishes, including one at last years NCAA Championships. McGuire calls McGregor, Arnill Slater (when the two injured runner return) the…

… there will be no easy task. Last year, the Wolverines made their first postseason tournament appearance since 1981. The Wolverines finished 19-15 last year. Their record landed them in sixth- place in the…

…UT £idliau &Ie I Wolverines work double-time Michigan soccer scraps to victory over Indiana, 1-0, in 2 overtimes L By Dan Stillman Daily Sports Writer With 1:09 remaining in the second overtime…

…, frustration turned to joy for the Wolverines. Freshman Emily Schmitt scored to give the Michigan women's soccer team an exhilarating 1-0 victory over Indiana yesterday afternoon. Schmitt's goal earned the…

… second half and overtime periods. Michigan's best scoring chance in the first half came when a Wolverine headed a corner into the crossbar. Several other opportunities were thwarted by Indiana goalkeeper…

… goaltender Jessica Jones. Despite coming out and equaling Indiana's physicalness in the second half, the Wolverines' offensive frustrations continued. See HOOSIERS, Page 7B Freshman Mari Hoff and the…

… Wolverines a overtime yesterday, 1-0. Michigan is now 'M' field Jhocke stuCk by Lions, 5-2 By Pranay Reddy aily Sports Writer It was all too simple a story that was played out yesterday afternoon at Ocker…

…, the only excitement you felt was your rush to the exits early in the second half. Michigan 38 UCLA 9 The seventh-ranked Wolverines built a 35-3 third-quarter lead and cruised to a surprisingly easy…

… UCLA (1-2). The Wolverines' total yardage was more than half of the 1,014 yards they had gained in the previous three games combined. "We'll find some things to work on, but I think this was best outside…

… may be important, but as the Michigan women's soccer team found out, practice makes perfect. With four of their top five scorers returning, the Wolverines have the firepower to win games. But the…

… upperclassmen and the team's newest additions are still adapting to each other. Against Butler Saturday, the Wolverines could not seem to find a comfortable rhythm. Their 2-0 loss to the Bulldogs largely came at…

… Michi- gan women's volleyball team usually has anslated into reflecting on the previous season and looking forward to the next. But not this year for the Wolverines. Michigan competed in its second…

…-ever postseason tournament - the National Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship - and won two games against Massa- chusetts and Arkansas. Losses to Butler abd San Diego eliminated the Wolverines from tournament…

…. Mortimer finished 37th at the national championships last season and expectations are high for another successful year. He will have to have an impressive season if the Wolverines are to over- come the loss…

… Cantin are part of a young Wolverine squad that features only five seniors on its 23-man ros- ter. While inexperience would seem to be a factor this season, Warhurst sees the team as extremely developed…

… despite the lack of college experi. ence. The Wolverines will have to be at their best if they are to have a top finish in Kansas. The Jayhawk Invitational will fea- ture No.1 Arkansas. Women cruise, 19…

… defeated Michigan State on Saturday, 19-42, in its first meet of hampion the season. e to an The Wolverines dominated the leaderboard, taking five of the top etty good seven scoring positions. sas (the…

… Wolverines, while sophomore Katie nd-place McGregor (18:49) followed in fourth. ass coun- In fact, four of Michigan's top five finishers were freshmen. anada is "For an opening meet, they were atly this good…

… Wolverines are counting on per- formances like this past weekend's by their freshmen, as 12 members of the squad are first-year runners and five are redshirt sophomores. The three Michigan seniors, captain…

… Jennifer Barber, Molly Lori and Tanya Manson, did not run against th Spartans. Another Wolverine who did not par- ticipate in the dual meet, freshman Julie Froud, is waiting for her ;final transcript to come…

… through the NdAA clearinghouse. "There's no problem with (Froid)," McGuire said. "She's academically eligible, the transcript just has to be sent." The Wolverines travel to Kansas for the Jayhawk…

… Invitational next we end. The Michigan men's cross country team grabbed the top four finishes in Saturday's Michigan Open, despite rain and mud. The Wolverines are gearing up for the Jayhawk invitational in…

… *FRAMESETS -SUSPENSION FORKS eCLOTHING & ACCESSORIES -DARTS & SUPPLIES *REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES. *WRITTEN ESTIMATES *WHEEL BUtN i eFREE TEST. RDES- Wolverines regroup from season-opening loss IITANItt…

… team in the '90s. Unfortunately for the Wolverines (4-2 Big Ten, 15-5 overall), their trademark consistent play was nonexistent in the Big Ten champi- onships this year. Michigan failed to win an unprece…

… (prior to the semifinal game)," Michigan coach Bob DiGiovanni said. "They were the obvious favorites." Regardless, the Wolverines were still the kings of the hill heading into the championships. That…

…. You don't want to play the Michigan women's volleyball team when it's mad. Just ask Georgia. The Wolverines were not happy about losing their first three matches in Hawaii, even though all three…

… opponents were ranked in the top 25. And they weren't thrilled about los- ing their home opener in three straight sets to No. 9 Florida on Friday, either. The Wolverines vented four losses worth of…

… the Big Ten at 5-6, the Wolverines have had a very difficult schedule, marked by a season opener against No. I Hawaii. But that's all in the past. What lies ahead is a rough Big Ten conference out for…

… blood. The Wolverines found that out with a difficult weekend, being beaten by both Iowa and Illinois. The journey is just beginning and here's a look at what's to come: In the pre-season Big Ten coaches…

… different from practice for the Wolverines' women's team, because in both situations, they are running against their teammates. - Led by freshman Elizabeth ampfe's second-place finish, Michigan improved its…

… record to 2-0 by winning the Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence, Kan. Seven of the top 10 finishers were Wolverines, combining for a team score of 22 points. Kampfe led all Michigan finishers in the five…

… Snyder said. "In addition to the rest of the team, it was nice having the girls' (team) there cheering us on." Wolverine runners had an advantage before Saturday's race even began. The Jayhawk Invitational…

… of 25:28 and 25:29, respectively. Other Michigan times included Jeff Beuche, 25:45; Jeff Rogers, 25:52; Ryan Burt, 26:05 and Chris Bunt, 26:10. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, Steve Lawrence wasn…

… nationals." The Wolverines were ranked 11th in the nation coming into the weekend. An impressive race against the Fighting Irish - also ranked among the nation's elite - would be a huge step toward a top…

…8F - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 3, 1996 HociEY JOHN LEROI Out of Bounds NatSMING IR l ( I . , . , y,.. k . v No better felzg for Wolverines CINCINNATI - Hail to the…

… fan, there is no better feeling than seeing Wolverine captain Steven Halko raise that trophy high above his head. Well, maybe Brendan Morrison high-stepping like Desmond Howard behind the Colorado…

… felt so good, though." Hail, hail to Michigan, the leaders land the best. Senior leadership played no small role in the Wolverines' championship run. Halko, Kevin Hilton, John Arnold and Mark Sakala did…

… is our time." It certainly is. Because each of the past four seasons have ended with Blue hearts shattered and the daunting task of sweeping the lifeless pieces off the ice. Former Wolverines David…

… Oliver, Brian Wiseman, Mike Knuble and Steve Shields were never allowed this experience. It's been more than 30 years since any Wolverine skater has. "You know what the difference was this time around…

… Editor Boston University has something Red Berenson wants. Sure, Michigan throttled the Terriers, holding the nation's most prolific offense scoreless in the NCAA semifinals, on the way to the Wolverines…

…' first national title since 1964. But there's something else. In 1996 the Wolverines proved they could win the close games - the ones that go into overtime - instead of missing chances. They proved they…

… Colorado College. So much for not being able to win the big game. The Wolverines took home the trophy in one of the most competitive "We'll on et." - Brenda Michi last season and they just may finish 1…

…-2-3 this year. Muckalt came on last season as one of the best snipers in the nation, and Botterill, who decided not to take his 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame to the NHL, is one of the most talented Wolverines…

… Luhning, that gives the Wolverines five players who scored 50 points or more last year. Senior Mike Legg, who is more famous for his lacrosse-like shot from behind the net in the NCAA tournament WOrk…

…'s cross- country team faces the toughest challenge to its relatively inexperi- enced front-line tomorrow at the 4Miami (Ohio) Fall Classic Invitational. The Wolverines are the favorites entering the meet…

… but will have to deal with Mid-American Conference powerhouse Bowling Green, which qualified for the 1995 NCAA Enational championships. The Wolverines will also race against the host team, Miami, which…

… were going to Dallas." - Michigan men 's basketball coach Steve Fisher after the regular season, on the Wolverines 'speculation about where they might play in the 1996 x. NCAA tournament. .MILWAUKEE - It…

… would have been nice for Maceo Baston. He would have gone home to Dallas, played in front of his family, introduced his teammates to his friends back home. He would show the Wolverines around his hometown…

…, the Michigan volleyball feam was just three points away from *psetting the No. 12 team in the nation. fut the Wolverines failed to deliver the knockout blow, giving the Irish consecu- tive victory No…

… (iovanazzi said. "The end of game four id the start of game five is what cost us e atch." ZThe Wolverines' poor play at that juncture spoiled what was otherwise a 'flawless match. They stunned the Irish With…

… last day, Sarah (Lindholm) was the only player under 80." As a result of the inconsistency in individual scores, not one Wolverine finished in the top 20. Park was Michigan's highest finisher, placing 21…

… Wolverines would breathe easier with their heads buried into their pillows. The Wolverines only allowed Colorado - then the fifth-ranked team in the nation and a national title contender - to just 70 yards…

… come gushing in. The result has been two lopsided victories for Belkin's team. Coming into this weekend's matchups against California and Kentucky, the Wolverines are riding a program-high- three…

… Daily The Michigan women's volleyball team will continue its quest for respect and redemption when it takes on Notre Dame and Eastern Michigan this weekend at Cliff Keen Arena. The Wolverines grabbed two…

…, the Wolverines look to reach the .500 mark. "This team is a pleasure to coach," Michigan coach Greg Giovanazzi "aid. "The players have been sponding to what has been asked of them." But things were not…

… week's Wolverine Invitational, she is looking to average a 75 for all three rounds this weekend. One intangible that could help both Teichert and Park in obtaining success this weekend is the weather…

… team looks to a bright, young crop of freshmen to com- ine their talents with a load of veterans. The Wolverines lost their last game, 2-0, to Butler, but they haven't come together st yet. Debbie Belkin…

… conference powers Minnesota and Wisconsin. Both are ranked in the top 25 and could make things difficult for the Wolverines. F res men cro makes quic impact on Micigan soccer By Kevin Kasiborski Daily Sports…

…. and was a first team All-Big Ten selection. Two years ago, she was second team All-Big Ten after total- ing 15 points. Flaherty is the only Wolverine ever to be selected to the all-conference team. When…

… high hopes for the rest of the season and believes the Wolverines have the talent to com- pete in the tough Big Ten. "We have all the potential iq the world," Flaherty said. "My goal is to go out and win…

… at the very least the Wolverines shouldn't be considered beginners any longer. "There is nothing to fall back on anymore," she said. "You can't say, 'Oh, we're just beginning.' There are no excuses…

… Michigan women's soccer team must blend youth and experience. Not a problem with two br three freshmen, but the # stacle for the Wolverines is to mesh nine newcomers with the 18 returnees. Michigan returns…

… optimism ;into the third-year program through tensilve recruiting. Soccer America ranks Michigan's group of newcomers as one of the top classes in the nation, and during the Wolverines' first game against…

… excit- ing 2-2 ties against top-ranked teams California and Kentucky. But the Wolverines were not terribly pleased with either result. "I'm disappointed," coach Debbie Belkin said. "We played hard, but we…

… had our opportunities to win." Friday, California kept coming back and the Wolverines were unable to slam the door in the seesaw affair. Michigan came out strong in the ,beginning. "We knew they were…

… would be enough to excite any coach. For the second straight year, the Michigan men's golf team faces this situation. Unfortunately, the Wolverines could rot translate experience into success last year…

…. The Wolverines were plagued by inconsistency throughout the fall and spring seasons. Six different golfers took turns as Michigan's low scorer in 12 tournaments. Michigan coach Jim Carras does not plan…

… former Wolverine Chris Brockway won the individual title. Men's tennis to challenge Big Ten y Richard Shin aily Sports Writer Last season, the Michigan men's ten- rwis team enjoyed its most successful…

… campaign since 1988, capturing the Big Ten title and reaching a national rank- ing as high as No. 14. This season, the Wolverines are ready to contend for their second straight conference title, but the task…

…. 4 and No. 5 singles. But the Wolverines are not without return- ing talent. Leading the returning starters are juniors Arvid Swan, who earned All- Big Ten honors last season at No. 3 sin- gles, and…

… become an All-American with his sophomore year of eligibility. "I know I could do better" Hox said. "My shoulder bothered me 9 year." With three other All-Americans returning for the Wolverines, Howe is…

…/pady Dale Rominski and other members of the Michigan hockey team visited C.S. Mott Children's Hospital last night. The Wolverines spent time with kids in the burn, cancer and intensive care units for the…

… patients. Two other groups.of players, accompanied by "From the Heart" organizers, toured separate floors of the Children's hospital. The Wolverines were scheduled to spend an hour and a half moving from…

… Moon will lead the Michigan women's tennis team as the Wolverines begin their season at the William & Mary Invitational in Williamsburg, Va., tomorrow. After a good first week of prac- tice, the…

… Wolverines are ready to kick off the season with the three-day tournament. "All of us are playing really well," sophomore Tumeka Harris said. "We have a lot of depth this year, so we're going to do pretty well…

… know it's going to be a long day. The Michigan field hockey team granted Jamie Hill, Old Dominion's goalie, that favor in the Lady Monarchs' 7-0 annihilation of the Wolverines on taturday in Norfolk, Va…

…. Not only was Michigan shut out, but the Wolverines did not have one shot on goal. Old Dominion outshot Michigan, 29-0, and dominated in penalty corners, 11-0. Danielle Chellew led the way for the Lady…

… remained dead- locked at zero until the 11 th minute of the second half. That's when Wolverine attacker Michelle Smulders netted Michigan's first goal at 8:49. Freshman midfielder Erika Widder added an…

…, countered with nine saves. Michigan returns home this weekend to begin a five-game homestand. The Wolverines face Ball Sate this Saturday at 10 a.m. at Ocker Field. Michigan begins its conference slate Sept…

… played very well with the Hoosiers, taking fifth place with an 11- over-par 157 (81-76). The No. 36 Wolverines finished with a 659, one shot behind fourth-place Purdue and five shots ahead of conference…

…,' Teichert said. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the best finish by a local player came from Kentucky's Katy Loy, an Ann Arbor native who transferred from Michigan this summer. Loy proved that you can come…

… final round score of 293 to jump from a sixth-place tie to its final position of third for a three round total of 894 (296-295-293). The Wolverines were paced by David Jasper, who finished second with a…

… inexperience and a relatively tough schedule, it may be tough to better last season's 6-5 finish. And as for the Wolverines, they hope Boston College is only one of Dreisbach's games, not the last. - Ryan White…

… AP PHOTO After a strong performance at No. 2 Tennessee, UCLA figures to give Michigan all it can handle Sept. 28 in Michigan'Stadium. Wolverines, Bruins battle again You Want Perr We Got Perry…

…16A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 5, 1996 VOLLEYBALL Continued from Page 12 mores Karen Chase and Jeanine Szczesniak One outside hitter towers above all the Wolverines. Anne Poglits, a…

… returning. Ebert will be a force in the conference, Giovanazzi said. One way the Wolverines can make their way into the NCAA tournament is by winning the Big Ten and gaining an automatic berth. "I think it…

… of their two home meets - the Michigan Intercollegiate - Sept. I1. The Jayhawk Invitational is the Wolverines' next meet Sept. 14. Michigan then hosts the Wolverine Interregional Sept. 20, before…

… hurting were becom- ing a bit much for Clarence Williams, while he seemed to be carrying the ball every other down for the Wolverines. Williams needed help, and last week, he looked to fellow running back…

…'t play in the Wolverines' opener against Illinois, because he had incom- plete coursework. Banged up ribs kept him out of the Boston College game last weekend. That screwed things up a bit for the…

… Alexander was the last Wolverine to score four touchdowns, accomplishli Woodson's more than just window dressing 6 < PASS DEFENSE Player Int Yds Woodson 2 27 Swett 1 15 Elston 0 0 Ray 0 0 Totals 3 42 Lg 27…

… Nicholas J. Cotsonika Daily Sports Editor Charles Woodson is not a stand-in. IHe does not play offense, defense and special teams for the Wolverines to fill in, help out, or patch up anything. He is there to…

… wide open field. I was just trying to make something happen." The 31-yard run set up the Wolverines' touchdown that put them ahead, 28-3. "He made a great individual play that great individual players…

… not Wolverines continu any more than that. After all, hadn't ence slate next the Wolverines hit that number the Northwestern. past four games? "I felt going into Well, Michigan hit blackjack we would…

… have a Saturday against UCLA, scoring 21 Michigan coach Llo points in the second quarter alone. just didn't know wh The Wolverines ended up with 38 Apparently wheni points and more than 550 yards in…

… CAPS Colorado at SAN DIEGO, inc. Wednesday September 25, 1996 9 Wolverines earn top spot in early polls Coaches say Michigan is team to beat in CCHA, but others will be competitive By Andy Knudsen…

… bringing a national championship home for the Wolverines. Well, it was almost six months ago; the cele- brations are long over and a new season is on the horizon. Michigan will open the 1996-97 season where…

… 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…

… recorded Michigan's sack. "We knew what they re going to do. We deserved to win Wy." The Wolverines sacked Illinois quar- terback Scott Weaver three times two weeks ago, but in that game, Weaver rarely felt…

… pressured. That changed dramatically Saturday, as the Wolverines caused Detmer to rush several times and forced him out of the pocket often, even though they only brought him down once. Detmer still threw…

…'t Bo'say, "Those who stay will be champions?" What hap- pened to the old Blue? 4- Position previews The Daily breaks down the Wolverines offensively and defensively - the quarterbacks, offensive line…

…, running backs, receivers, secondary, lineback- ers, defensive line and special teams - player by player. Team previews Every opponent the Wolverines will face the rest of the season is examined. Will there…

… will be looking to the rest of his Michigan teammates to make a strong showing for the Wolverines at the Northern Intercollegiate golf tournament this weekend. It should serve as good preparation for the…

… true test of where it stands in the Big Ten and the region. All 18 teams that will play in Columbus will compete with the Wolverines later in the season to advance into post-season tourna- ments. Amongst…

… outside hitter served all 15 points - including two aces - in the first game of the Michigan volleyball team's victory over Eastern Michigan Szczes on Saturday night. Szczesniak led the Wolverines to a…

…. Even parts of Wolverine Access, the computerized student records system, bear the label "Under construction." My class - the class of 1997 - is marked by orientation statistics as the only class not to…

… members of the Michigan Party, the Students' Party and the Wolverine Party as the Michigan Party Rose-Mehta administration took the reins last April. The assembly members serve on vari- ous MSA committees…

…'Mass MVeeting Sept. 13, Wolverine Rm, Ltftno/a He0rtage ei nvenida Dance Sept 14, Pendleton Rm. ilkch{iaiunon, 9p~m. - 50 am. UJM 1D needed, gu~ests only with students, imitedi capacity, tickets Even the dancing…

… Alexander (9 23/96), I couldn't help but notice buther one of the SI tnotbail history: A'Ifie Bunch. ., As one of Michigan s priz DB3's. Alfie was the spiritual leader of the Wolverine sqjuad tha went on to…

…. Andy Schor of the Wolverine Party has since cast off his affiliation with his former mates. Finally, the winner of that mock election, Fiona Rose, has been going blue in the face trying to tell everyone…