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… January 24, 2003 michigandaily. com sportsdesk@umich.edu Pe ORTS 8 0 TURNING THE TIDE .. Michigan vs. Michigan State Sunday, 1 p.m. Crisler Arena Wolverines hope the future of the instate…

…" drowned out the meager handfuls of Michigan fans in the arena. Michigan was humiliated on its own court while Jason Richardson, then a sophomore, and the rest of the Spartans tore the Wolverines to the tune…

… Michigan women's gymnastics team. Sure, the ninth-ranked Wolverines definitely don't like losing, aren't used to it and aren't going to make it a habit. But there were a lot of positives to take away from…

…-Athlete of the Week Janessa Grieco and junior Calli Ryals were the only two Wolverines who had ever competed at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia before Friday. The Wolverines came back strong in the last…

…, I think we'll be much bet- ter prepared mentally to handle it, because now they know what it's like." SETH LOWER/Daily Michigan tri-captain Delia Sonda and the rest of her Wolverine teammates…

… settled, at least temporarily, the biggest rivalry in the East. The Wolverines domi- nated Indiana with a 12-6 win, moving to 9-0-1 against the Hoosiers all-time. "It's great when there isn't a hatred, but…

… Invitational. The Wolverines faced San Jose State, Indiana, Eastern Michigan, Hartwick College (N. Y.) and Michigan State in the tourna- ment, finishing with a 4-1 record. Anderson's goal for the invita- tional…

… already com- peting this season and a home-crowd exhibiting spirit similar to what you would experience around the corner at Yost Ice Arena, the Wolverines seemed to have the momentum nec- essary to pull…

… off an upset against an Oklahoma squad that sputtered out of the gate. But just like last year, the Sooners came back and defeated the Wolverines 214.275- 208.650. "We were pretty awful at the begin…

… reality, as the Wolverines (7-6) picked up their sev- enth-straight victory to. move above the :500 mark. A resurgence of CRISLER ARENA confidence seems to have Who: Michigan (0-0 Big transformed the Wolver…

…- Ten, 7-6 overall) vs. Wis- ines into a completely new consin (10-2) group of players, full of When: 8 p.m. energy and passion. Latest: The Wolverines put But is this emotion the conference's longest…

… he has earned that right and deserved that right." But the problem for the Wolverines was that Horton was not the only one who seemed to hit the wall. Michigan's zone defense, which was able to frus…

… Cook dropped 26 points on the Wolverines in the half. The Wolverine defense, which has carried the team through the end of games during the winning streak, seemed to be nonexistent. In the past several…

… Wolverines had been making in previous games was nowhere to be found, as Illinois wore them down. It did not help that Cook, who went 6-for-6 from inside in the second half, effortlessly answered every…

… the Wolverines, indicates otherwise. In the end, it was the fresher legs that were the difference in the game, as the Wolverines struggled to keep up with a team that played with the ener- gy of five…

… puppies. But the Wolverines will not get a chance to rest their tired legs, as they will have to hit the road again this weekend to play at Minnesota. Get on the bandwagon: no headbands allowed The campus…

… over games. And he put the Wolverines on his shoulders. In the first six games, Crawford put on his headband and Superman cape, nailing two game- winning shots. Sound familiar? And along with backcourt…

… buddy Kevin Gaines, sharp-shooting guard Gavin Groninger, hometown-hero LaVell Blanchard and little-known enforcer Leland Anderson, the fresh- man-laden Wolverines shocked the nation with a 12-3 start…

… of embarrassment. And the reason this year's version of the "Fab Five" will bring the Wolverines back from the national doghouse and into the penthouse is that they don't have the selfish and…

… flashy and more successful in the first six games (6-0). But the Wolverines also had bigger egos, bigger rap sheets and a bigger problem just making it to their sopho- more years. Unlike this year's team…

…, which is in the driver's seat of the Big Ten race at 6-1, the 1999 Wolverines'dropped eight of their first 11 conference games on their way to a somewhat dis- appointing 15-14 season - ending in a first…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsTuesday - January 21, 2003 Check it out The Wolverines have gone from rock bottom to tops in the Big Ten. How has it happened? Michigan begins the season 0-6 - its…

… worst start in the history of the program. Michigan is now 11-6. Following their loss to Duke, the Wolverines have rattled off 11 straight victories, and are first place in the conference heading into…

…- tory. Wolverine fans rushed the court and mobbed the players imme- diately after the final buzzer sounded. BRENDAN O'DONNELL/Daily , a 0 eyvrole Signs of life ; l'i' December 21, 2002 Michigan 83…

…, Bowling Green 57 Michigan 84, Charleston Southern 53 Michigan 70, Vanderbilt 66 Things finally begin coming together for the Wolverines, as LaVell Blanchard and Horton begin to find the stroke. Michi- gan…

… we handled swimming outdoors. We're not like ducks. The whether did affect us." On Friday, the Wolverines (2-0 Big Ten, 5-2 overall) swam against No. 16 Purdue (1-1, 7-1) and on Saturday they faced No…

…. 25 Indiana (3-1, 6-1). The Wolverines destroyed the Boiler- makers, 140-99, with help from junior diver Jason Coben, freshman swimmer Chris DeJong and senior swimmer Gar- rett Mangieri. Continuing…

… continue the trend of Sta4pm breaking old habits, the Wolverines Latest:After V climbed back from a seemingly insur- emotional vict mountable 15-point deficit with less consin, Michig than six minutes…

… joined the Wolverines last year. The winning streak is the program's longest since the 1996-97 season, the same year that Michi- gan captured the NIT Championship. The winning streak and Wednesday's win…

… games, but Carney's true contribu- tion has been her leadership. Whether the Wolverines need to be calmed down or fired up, Carney has been there to keep the team in line. "She has been very vocal…

…'s tennis team could have easily given up on its extremely challenging road trip. Instead, the Wolverines kept on pushing and came away with a big upset win on Monday. The 37th-ranked Wolverines edged No. 14…

… Wolverines up by two, Western Michigan forward Vince Bellissimo shot the puck from the blueline. The spin caused it to drop right before it reached Al Montoya, and it.went into the net. 0 T FRIDAY'S GAME…

… conversation that's been replayed a number t of times this season. In five of the Wolverines' six losses this year, t they have been tied or held a lead entering the a third period. Twice, including Saturday…

… Michigan must have known something nobody else did, because several Wolverines said they expected Ferris State to be among the league leaders. "We knew they'd be up there," freshman Jeff Tambellini said…

…. "They've got some guns on their team." Guns blazing, the Bulldogs will battle to keep their top spot when they clash with the Wolverines in a home- and-home series this weekend. Ferris State sits four…

…0 January 22, 2003 michigandaily.com sportsdesk@umich.edu ReTSiicg a njilq 8 Wolverines still hung for Victories By Chris Burke Daily Sports Writer What a week this could be for the Michigan…

… basketball team. With home games against Minnesota tonight and Michigan State Sunday, the Wolverines (4-0 Big Ten, 11- 6 overall) have the chance to extend their longest winning streak in a decade to 13 games…

…. The Wolverines have reeled off 39 straight conference victories with their last loss coming to the Gophers in 1999. But the rivalry goes beyond the regular sea- son. Recently, Michigan has been able to…

…- ence win -its last Big Ten loss came in 1999 to the Gophers. Minnesota after both schools recruited the gymnasts heavily. The Wolverines have two freshman stand- outs, Becca Clauson and Big Ten Athlete…

…- ance, in,which she won the all-around in her first meet as a freshman - something that no Wolverine has done since Heather Kabnick did it on Jan. 14, 1995. Being at home will be an advantage for Michigan…

… master protecting his own 4 Lake Superior State 0 The forward one-timed a pass from Dwight Helminen for the first of zone at the college level. the Wolverines' four second-period goals. SATURDAY'S GAME…

…. Referee: Matt Shegos. At: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit.Attendance:8,912. NEXT WEEKEND: FERRIs STATE Now it's time to find out whether the Wolverines have what it takes to win the CCHA, as Michigan will have a…

… changed, as evidenced two week- when:Noon S ends ago by the Wolverines' strug- Sunday gle against Western Michigan Latest: Men's during the first home match of this are stronger ti season. What might have…

… Michigan men's swimming and diving team. For push the Wolverines to swim at a high level. Urbanchek added that his team is at an advantage, playing host this week- end, and he sees these meets as an…

… become a Wolverine. "He's just really awesome and very flexible with classes." But not quite as flexible of a swim- mer as Fenn, a junior, who has compet- ed in up to 10 out of 18 events in a single meet…

… as the Wolverines narrowly defeated Northwestern 155-142. "She's had one great finish after another," assistant coach Stefanie Kers- ka said. "She helps out the team, works real well with the other…

…-ranked Wolverines are hoping to make it four consecutive vic- tories this weekend when they face a familiar foe in No. 18 Notre Dame. Over the last two seasons, Notre Dame has posted convincing victories against…

… around every corner. Much of this can be attributed to the talented freshman class. Amaker will be the first to admit that the Wolverines are a different team without Horton or Lester Abram on the floor…

… I I "I been more productive and they're in every game now" Thirdly, both of these games will be played away from Yost Ice Arena. This season, the Wolverines have managed just a 5-5-1 record on the…

…,'" Blanchard said. But while Blanchard's hot streak pulled Michigan back within striking distance, it was freshman Daniel Horton who took the Wolverines over the top. After two Kirk Penney free throws pushed…

… call against Wisconsin (0-1 Big Ten, 10-3 overall) with 18 seconds remaining, Michigan got the ball back facing a one- point deficit. The Wolverines again put the ball in the hands of Horton, and the…

… three points this weekend, it was Michigan's third line of freshmen Bran- don Kaleniecki and Andrew Ebbett and senior Mark Mink that anchored the Wolverines offense. "It was as good a line as we had…

… concern - Michigan allowed 14 goals in the three losses to Northern Michigan and Boston University. - It would have been easy to blame goal- tender Al Montoya, but the Wolverines knew that they were all at…

… Northwestern. Poise and self-control on defense paper, Northwestern (0-3 Big should correct Michigan's first-half 8-6 overall) at Welsh Ryan Arena troubles. But the Wolverines must Id be a much easier opponent…

… for maintain the intensity that allowed Wolverines than Ohio State at them to pull away from the Buckeyes e City Arena. But this is still the late in the game. By Daniel Bremmer Daily Sports Writer…

… Michigan and Ohio State met on the hardcourt, the upstart 10th-seeded Wolverines were giving the second-seeded Buckeyes a run for their money in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Michigan had been…

… coming on of late, and LaVell Blanchard shined in the conference tournament last year, scoring 24 points against Ohio State. But the Wolverines could not push past the 21st-ranked Buckeyes, falling 75…

… disappointed by scoring just two points in the Wolverines' win over the Spartans. SUNDAY'S GAME Michigan State 58 W Michigan 60 Players of the game Chris Hill (Michigan State) Hil did his best to take…

… 14 points, including eight in the second half. Michigan finds a way - again YESTERDAY'S GAME Michigan State (58) Despite Blanchard's struggles, the Wolverines do enough for a victory By Chris…

… the senior's worst game as a Wolverine, but perhaps his two biggest free throws, as the pair of makes cemented Michigan's lead at 60-55. "I've shot a lot of free throws in my career, you just go up…

…'t know how we would pull through, but we did." That theme continues to find its way into this run by Michigan. First the Wolverines snuck out a key road win during the nonconference sea- son at UCLA. Then…

… it was the furious 15-point comeback in the last 5:36 to° capture a victory over Wisconsin. Against Ohio State, Northwestern and Minnesota, the Wolverines had various players find themselves in…

…), who is play- ing as good as anyone in the country." Michigan's own persistent defense greatly aided the Wolverines' chances at a victory. Down 52-47 with 6:22 remaining, Michigan - just as it had…

… play. But the story of the day was the Wolverines ability to overcome Blan- chard's inability to score. Horton, as has been the norm, found a way to take over down the stretch, despite struggling for the…

…, Northwestern 57 PURDUE 69, Indiana 47 Ohio State 83, IowA 72 Illinois 75, PENN STATE 63 DAVID KATZ/Daily Forward LaVell Blanchard had his worst game as a Wolverine, scoring just two points - both coming on free…

…- inate in the post, though. The Wolverines scored 20 points - just two fewer than Michigan State - in the paint. Michigan started the game off by pounding the ball down low to Gra- ham Brown. The freshman…

… center powered his way to the basket in three of the first five plays of the game. The Wolverines began to assert their inside game in the hopes of freeing up their shooters. "We just tried to get it down…

… that exists between the two schools' basket- ball programs has been ever-changing. With eight consecutive wins, Michigan State had thoroughly dominated the Wolverines in all facets of the game over the…

… like this happened so soon. On March 4,2000, Michigan was embarrassed by Michigan State, losing 114-63 at the Breslin Center. The Wolverines had lost four straight to the Spartans prior to that game, but…

… the Wolverines, would be tough to beat. They did not, however, expect what coach Jon Urbanchek referred to as "an ambush." "At Stanford, the competition is never friendly," Urbanchek said. "It's like…

… finished with the Wolverines, it had a lead of more than 50 points, and a firm grasp on the top ranking. "Stanford swam like the number 1 team," Urbanchek said. "They were ready for us." After picking up the…

… with the loss of center Chris Young. Young's graduation cost the Wolverines 11.4 points and just less than six rebounds a BASKETBALL game, as well as deci- Notebook mating any low-post presence Michigan…

… about a let- down. It's something that is extremely common in all sports, but also something that can kill a team's momentum - especially if it falls to a weaker opponent. The Wolverines played hard…

… January 23, 2003 michigandaily.com sportsdesk@umich.edu c he irhigrn ~aUt iPORTS 5A Twelfth night Wolverines hit 12 wins; stay on top of Big Ten NAWEED SIKORA Blanchard, Robinson show…

… Wolverines would have to finish off a Golden Gopher team that did not want to go away quietly. Luckily, sloppy ball han- dling, poor shooting and pressure defense prevented Minnesota from making a run at the…

… to be the opportunity to have a little fun." The revival of an old tradition, the diver's relay, definitely lent an air of playfulness to the Wolverines first meet of the second half of the season. It…

…'s not like I'm not going to be swimming in this pool again." The Wolverines dominated the meet, conceding just five of 16 events to Toledo. In several of those events, Michigan swimmers actually placed…

…-57 loss to Illinois, it still looms. The Wolverines have now begun the conference season 0-2 - following last Thursday's loss to Minnesota - after an impressive 9-2 nonconference schedule that had them…

… again."' Illinois' athleticism proved to be too much for the Wolverines. A stingy Illini defense kept Michigan from entering the ball into senior LeeAnn Bies and junior Jennifer Smith. With their bread…

… very disappointed with that. It took us all 60 minutes to try and get a game out here against a remarkable opponent." The Wolverines blew out the Broncos 10-3 on Friday, with Jed Ortmeyer netting a hat…

… TONY DING/Daily on net 17 times in the final frame. See BRONCOS, Page 4B at the end The celebrations of Friday night were short-lived as the Wolverines blew a two-goal lead in the third period on…

… off the Wolverines' shoulders, they're now aiming for a national title run. "When I talk about passion and patience, I always mean to mention the other P' word - prank," Michigan coach Tommy Amaker said…

… now, we completely sympathize with Athletic Director Martin and the Michigan community. We'll see the Wolverines in New Orleans at the Final Four." Brand added that he was interested in purchas- ing a…

… and helped establish Michigan's dominance inside. By Gennaro Filice Daily Sports Writer Key Stat 20 Number of free throw attemps by Michigan. The Wolverines converted on 20, making more than Indiana…

… entered Sunday's game against Indiana winless in Big Ten play. Losing its first three games to Minnesota, Illinois and Purdue by an average of 25.7 points per game, the Wolverines were off to their worst…

… preached over the micro- phone, "We need the Wolverines to report to the arena please." Seconds later, Michigan jogged back onto the court. The Wolverines had shown up to play, but with the way they took…

… Wolverines' first two possessions. Michigan tied the game at two in its third possession when Gandy hit a midrange jumper. Smith converted an impressive runner in traffic, knotting the game at four…

… had his players acknowledge the group of Maize Rage members who made the trip out to Evanston. Approximately 70 fans made the five-hour trek to the northern suburb of Chicago to watch the Wolverines…

… first time the Maize Rage has taken a road trip en masse, and their support had an impact on the Wolverines. "We had a (high) attendance here at the game and we certainly appreciate that," Amaker said. "I…

… Wright as the seventh freshman in Big Ten history to receive the honor twice in one season and became the first Wolverine to accomplish the feat. Purdue's senior guard, Willie Deane was also named the Big…

…, Cazzie Russell's No. 33 will get some company. Former All-American Rudy Tomjanovich will become just the second Wolverine to have a num- ber retired. His No. 45 jersey will be retired in a ceremony during…

… game. center Chris Young the last Wolverine ever to wear the No. 45 jersey. Tomjanovich is sixth on the Michigan all-time scoring list with 1,039 points and holds the Crisler Arena single-game record…

… majority of her seven years at Michigan, coach Sue Guevara has kept her defensive strategy plain and simple: The Wolverines start off the game in man-to-man, then when tired, turn to man-to- man, and during…

… Wolverines have had a chance to switch back to their patent man-to- man. In Sunday's 71-68 victory over Indiana, Michigan snagged 12 steals and produced 20 Hoosier turnovers - relatively normal num- bers for…

… sup- ports Michigan's varied defensive gameplan because it gives the Wolverine's more flexibility. "It makes us very adjustable and adaptable in a game situation," Bies said. "If a team is pounding it…

… down low, then we can go zone and sag it in, or if they're hitting from the out- side we can switch it up, and we're not stuck in a defense." Look for the Wolverines to incor- porate their new defensive…

…," pole-vaulter Elizabeth Boyle said, describing the surprise water attack. On Saturday, the Wolverines com- pleted their first official event of the indoor season. They hosted Eastern Michigan, Siena…

… during her first women's cross- country season, has the potential to complete an even better track season. Now that the Wolverines have had some time to limber up, they will be practicing hard to prepare…

… buried. The Wolverines weathered the storm in the first half as Wisconsin shot 52 percent from the field, time and time again working into the lane for easy baskets. Then Michigan almost went under during…

…, CUALIF. Who: No.1 Michigan at No. 3 Stanford and No. 4 California. When:1 p.m. Latest: The Wolverines head out West to take on two national powerhouses. By Jim Weber For the Daily day, so that was kind…

… Wolverines will now enter the Big Ten season above .500. But they might be BASKETBALL missing a key component as they work to continue this Notebook turnaround. Junior Bernard Robinson sat out Saturday's vic…

… Michigan to win seven straight games. forced to sit during crucial moments of the game. Robinson had scored in double figures for three straight games, and, was instrumental in leading the Wolverines over…

… during its trip to Waimea, Hawaii over winter break. When they weren't training or competing, the Wolverines spent their free time teaching the state's young swimmers. On Dec. 28, Michigan swam against…

… Wolverines "encountered many new friendships," Urbanchek said. "They were actually invited to birthday parties and other events like surfing during the week. The only bad thing was that we had limited time…

… the Wolverines are playing, they may put some banners back up at the end of the season. The sanctions were predicted by many to have a debilitating effect on the program. Coach Tommy Amaker was entering…

… history at 0-6 with two losses coming to Mid- American Conference opponents. But since that point, the Wolverines (6-0 Big Ten, 13-6 overall) have found something to play for and proceeded to rattle off 13…

… a technical foul on Amaker at 15:54 after the Wolverines had been called for the first four fouls of the game. But a 13-0 Michigan run - featuring the Wolverines' suddenly trademark 2-3 zone defense…

… - gave Michigan a 24-16 lead with 7:32 to play before the half, a lead that the Wolverines maintained until that 3-pointer by Williams beat the shot clock late in the second half. "We've watched a lot of…

… led the 13th-ranked Fighting Illini (5-2, 15-3) to a 67-60 victory, handing the Wolverines their first loss since Duke on Dec. 7. "Certainly, Brian Cook's second half was a tremendous effort by an…

… outstanding player," Michigan coach Tommy Amaker said. "He put his team on his back, and they responded and won a very tough basketball game." The Wolverines looked well on their way to a 14th con- secutive…

… freshman Daniel Horton and hoist him above his shoul- ders seconds after the Wolverines clinched their first victory against Michigan State in five years. The image of the two embracing at center court for a…

…-out crowd in Crisler Arena was on its feet in anticipation of redemption in the waning seconds of the Wolverines' 60-58 win over Michi- gan State - a win that ended five years of dominance on the part of the…

… that they had done the best skating up until that point, because the Wolverines trailed the Red Hawks when they performed. The team performed the short routine it uses for competitions for the first game…

… helped the Wolverines earn the doubles point. Plaushines also won at No. 5 sin- gles after dropping the first set. Plaushines M SCHEDULE Wednesday, Jan. 22 M Basketball vs. Minnesota, 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan…

…. Fortunately for the Wolverines, the first day of 2003 began very differently. Michigan (6- 2 Big Ten, 10-3 overall) survived six lead changes and a late Florida charge to defeat the Gators, 38-30, before a sold…

… pass toward the sideline. Hobson stepped in front of Grossman (the intended receiver) and took the ball 42 yards in the other direction to ensure victory for the Wolverines. "They'd been getting man…

… Horton insists that he is prepared to play through the injury and do whatever necessary to help the Wolverines continue their nine-game winning streak. While the injury is to his non-shooting hand, he…

… DING/Daily Freshman point guard Daniel Horton has shined of late for the Wolverines, but a nagging wrist injury could sideline him for tomorrow's game versus Ohio State. The injury "affects a lot of…

…, Michigan State has won a national championship, four Big Ten Champi- onships and beaten the Wolverines by a total margin of 170 points in eight Just like Tony Montana, Michigan coach Tommy Amaker always…

…. its offense and defense returned to form. nology Central Services advising them were discovered in the middle of las But the Wolverine's (5-0, 12-6) "next The only thing any Michigan player to change…

… he deserves TO THE DAILY: Although the Daily's coverage of Michi- gan's win over Michigan State (Finally!, 1/27/03) was admirable, applauding coach Tommy Amaker and the Wolverines' talent- ed freshmen…

… extra points, too? What about the athletes? I hear they get an extra 20 (same as minorities) to come here and be "All the Wolverine they can be." Can we protest that? The bottom line: if we are going to…

… intriguing podunk, colleg hockey-crazy towns of Big Rapids and Sioux St. Marie and standing on the 50-yard line of Michigan Stadium during the Wolverines dramatic wins over Washington and Penn State this year…

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