January 07, 1982
(vol. 92, iss. 79)
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…. Despite the, fact that the loser of the Wolverine-Badger game is a good bet to finish last in the conference, they are probably two of the most evenly-mat- ched squads in the Big Ten. Both are young…
… chameleon, the Wolverines are for- tunate that they get to open the tough Big Ten season against Wisconsin.' Michigan has recently been depleted by the losses of Joe James, who quit the team, and the injured…
… be off to the worst start in Michigan basketball history. However, the Wolverines showed steady im- provement at the Winston Tire Holiday Classic in Los Angeles. Michigan played then 19th ranked…
… Alabama- Birminham on even terms before falling 73-72. Michigan, though, will also put a young lineup on the floor. Freshman guard Eric Turner, who leads the Wolverines in scoring with 13.3 points a game…
…. Michigan captain Garner will be the only player for the Wolverines with .considerable Big Ten experience. The first Big Ten game of the year is always an important one, especially for two teams that aren…
…'t expected to do much. A win for either would be a huge morale and confidence boost. And Cofield knows that is exactly what the Wolverines are looking for. STUDENTS: HOW TO GET THE BEST APARTMENT DEAL IN TOWN…
… take the game deciding shot. In recent years, stalwarts such as Mike McGee, Phil Hubbard and Rickey r Green have filled such a role. But going into the Louisiana Tech game, the Wolverines had no such…
…'s ability to take charge in a vital part of a game. Apparently there was no Wolverine starter either willing or talented enough to take charge of such a pressure situation at that point in the season…
… of games. Turner finally did so in California, and the Wolverines responded with their best two games of the young season. Turner led Michigan in scoring both games, with 17 against USC and 20 in The…
… look bright for the Wolverines. Having gone 1-7 in> what seems to have been the easy part of its schedule, Michigan would seem to be in, well over its head in its rugged conference. Nonetheless, the…