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OfflcfarNeW8lettel'iOf Th~Mifin_GOibtMis j',-, January 7, 1985 MEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS - ...-----.. GOPHERS UPSET ILLlNI, Ed Giese: No Rest For a Red Shirt FALL TO PURDUE Why would the wrestler who is The highs and lows of Big 10 basketball thedefending Big 10championat were played out in Williams Arena in the first 118 pounds decide to take a red­ two conference games on Minnesota's 1985 shirt year? schedule. "I've been wrestling a long time The Gophers were at their high point when they rallied from an 11-point deficit against and have been to the NCAA cham­ Illinois, after leading by 10 points at the half, to pionships three years in a row and beat the sixth-ranked !Ilin! 60-58 in Minne­ haven't placed. It's the one thing sota's Big 10 opener. Senior captain Tommy that's eluded me," said Gopher Ed Davis scored a game high 19 points and center John Shasky scored 16 and pulled down eight Giese. "Being red shirted has rebounds helped me mature and improve Davis again led all scorers in the January 5 my skills and I hope next year I'll meeting with Purdue, pumping in 25 points, be able to do really well." and freshman Todd Alexander scored a career high 18 points. However, the Boilermakers, Gopher head coach Wally John­ fueled by forward James Bullock's 22 POints son and his assistant Tom Press and career high 13 rebounds, refused to let the also have high hopes for Giese's Gophers draw any closer than six points in the future. "He's very aggressive and second half and defeated Minnesota 74-65. Both teams are now 1-1 in conference play. wants to be the best there is," said The Gophers will wrap up their longest Johnson "He's not satisfied with home stand of the season, five games, against being second." Press echoed his the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, Jan. 12. boss' sentiments. "Ed is the hard- The first two games of the run were played after the Minnesota squad returned from a ~;;;:;:::;:iiii=:~ est worker we have. He's proof four-game road trip where they went 2-2. I .-that ,~ard work and dedication will In the first game Minnesota lost to a scrappy Win. University of Detroit team despite 22 points by Despite being red shirted, Giese is working hard this year. Although he cannot Tommy Davis. Titans Keith Gray and Brian Humes scored 25 and 17 points, respectively, to compete with the team he still works out with them and is allowed to wrestle in open power Detroit to a 77-67 win. meets. Over the New Year weekend he competed in the prestigious Midlands Tourna­ Just four nights later the Gophers put it all ment in Chicago. This tournament is considered the toughest in the country because together and beat a highly regarded Mar­ anyone can enter, including NCAA champions and Olympic competitors. quette team 70-62 All five starters scored in double figures for Minnesota, with John Shasky Press feels that after working hard through his red-shirt year Giese could be one of and Todd Alexander pacing the team With 14 those NCAA champions next year. each. Despite being the smallest man on the Giese had an impressive background in the sport before he came to Minnesota from floor, Alexander led the team in rebounds with his home in Illinois. He held a national record in high school with 132 consecutive wins six. and was a first-team All American his senior year. In 1982 he was ranked 5th in the world at 125 pounds. His wrestling weight now is 118 pounds on a 5' 4" frame. Wrestling at a weight which is lower than his normal weight has taught Giese a lot of discipline. He's constantly having to lose pounds to get down to his competition weight Wrestlers always compete at a weight lower than what they would normally weigh and are constantly dieting to make that weight before a meet Giese said it's tough but if he competed at his normal weight he'd be going against men who were bigger and stronger because all of the people in that class are wrestling down also. Despite the hard work required and the yo-yo weight regime, Giese really loves his chosen sport After he graduates in 1986 with a business degree he hopes he can use the degree to find employment or get into an assistant coaching position. Whatever kind of work he finds it will have to leave him time to work out because he hopes to compete in the 1988 Olympics.

Three Gophers Named to Big 10 All-Academic Team Mitch Lee watches teammate John Shasky Minnesota football players Peter Najarian, Craig Paulson and DaVid Puk have score against Purdue been selected to the 1984 Big 10 All-Academic Football Team by conference sports information directors. ON THE INSIDE Najarian, the second leading tackler in the Big 10, made the team for his second • Tennis Coach Jerry Noyce • consecutive year as a Pre-Medicine student Paulson, a three-year starter and • Hockey Results Williams Scholar in Business Administration, achieved the distinction for the first • The Best Show in Town time as did Puk, also a Pre-Med major. • Football Award Winners Team members must attain a 3.0 grade point average and win a letter to qualify. • Schedules, Stats, Results SlATS - RESULTS - SCHEDULES

BASKETBALL HOCKEY (Cumulative for 12 games) (Cumulative for 25 games) FGM FTM ALL GAMES GP FGA PCT FTA PCT REB AVG PTS AVG HIGH GP G A TP Oa\l;5-g 12 108-207 522 34-39 872 53 4.4 250 208 28 P. MicheleW·w 22 27 Shasky-c 12 59-95 .621 20-30 26 53 667 BB 73 13B 11.5 27 R Erdall-c Wilson-g 12 25 15 30 45 47-104 452 33-45 733 29 2.4 127 10.6 20 Alexander-g C, Millen-c 16 12 21 33 12 31-61 508 20-28 714 23 19 82 6.8 18 Smith-f T, Okerlund-w 25 9 14 23 12 33-73 452 8-11 .727 51 4.3 74 6.2 20 Lee-f M. Guentzel-d 25 2 19 21 12 28-73 .384 7-19 .368 61 5.1 63 5.3 11 T, Kellln-d 24 3 14 17 Jackson-g 12 20-55 364 9-11 818 17 1.4 49 4.1 12 W. Chapman-w 25 10 6 16 Hanson-g 5 2-4 .500 5-6 833 4 8 9 1.8 5 T. Rothstein-w 16 5 11 16 VanDenEinde-c 10 4-8 500 0-0 .000 6 .6 8 .8 4 K. Larson-d 25 1 14 15 Wtlliams-f 7 2-3 667 0-0 000 3 .4 4 6 2 T. Parenteau-d 24 5 9 14 Holmgren-flc 5 1-5 200 0-0 000 5 10 2 4 2 T. Bergland-w 25 5 9 14 BASKETBALL R. Bowe-w 16 8 4 12 S,Orth-c 23 5 7 12 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS P. Broten-c 23 8 2 10 M. Anderson-w 14 6 4 10 11/24 UM 75, Wlsconsln-GB 71 1/19 •••••.•.•.•.•.••••••.•.•.•. at Michigan State E. Lempe-w/c 16 3 5 8 11/28 UM 61, Connecticut 60 1/24 ...... ••...... WISCONSIN J, Labatt-w 15 2 6 8 12/1 UM 85, Montana State 71 1/26 ...... •...••...... NORTHWESTERN S. MacSwain 15 3 4 7 12/8 UM 46, Princeton 44 1/31 •...... ••...••....•.....•.. at Ohio State D. Grannis-w 18 2 4 6 12111 Indiana State 94, UM 86 2/2 ..•...... ••...••...... •....•• at Indiana G. Shopek-d 19 1 5 6 12/15 UM 57, Oregon 53 2/6 •••••••..•.••••.•.•••...•....••... at Iowa E. Dornfeld-d 4 0 2 2 12/17 UM 88, Anzona 79 2/13 ...•...... •....•..... •. MICHIGAN STATE B, Yon-w 6 0 2 2 12/20 Arkansas 56, UM 46 2/16 ...••.....••...•••...•.....••.. MICHIGAN C. Mack-d 13 0 1 1 12/22 Detroit 77, UM 67 2/21 .•••....••...•••....•.....•. at Northwestern T, Ward-d 16 0 1 1 12/26 UM 70, Marquette 62 2/24 •..•..•.....•.....•....••... .• at Wisconsin 1/3 UM 60, illinOIS 58 2/28 ••.•..•.....••...•••...••....• •. INDIANA 1/5 Purdue 74, UM 65 3/2 ..•••...•.•...••••.•..•.....• OHIO STATE GOALIE RECORDS 1/12 .....•••...... •..•.••.....••....•.. IOWA 3/7 ••.•..•••....••.....•...•••....• at Purdue ALL GAMES 1./17 ..•••.....•...•...••.•...•..... at Michigan 3/9 ...•••..•...••.....•...... •.. at Illinois GA GP MINSW-L-T GA AVG STOPS S% SO Blue 15 819 12-2-0 36 2.64 313 ,897 0 Gophers No. 1 Pietrangelo 14 722 7-2-2 39 3.24 276 .876 • in WCHA HOCKEY SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Despite 10/5 UM 2. Lake Superior St 0 10/6 UM 6, Lake Superior SI. 1 '10/12 UM 4, Denver U 4 '10/13 UM 9, Denver U 4 Weekend Split "10/19 UM 5, Boston U 2 "10/20 Boston US. UM 4 "10/26 UM 4, Maine U 2 "10/27 UM 8, Maine U 1 "11/2 UM 6, Northeastern U 1 Corey Millen and the New Hampshire "11/3 UM 6, Northeastern U 5 goalie wait for the puck '1119 UM 6. Colorado U. 4 '11/10 UM 5, Colorado U. 1 "11/17 UM 3, Providence 3 The hockey Gophers outshot the New Minnesota started the holiday season "11/18 Providence U 3, UM 2 "11123 UM 8. Boston U 2 Hampshire Wildcats 101-43 in their week­ by taking two from the University of illi­ "11/24 UM 4, Boston U 2 end series Jan. 4 and 5, but could only nois-Chicago 8-7 and 5-3 on December "11/30 UM 6, Lowell U 3 "12/1 UM 5. Lowell U 3 manage a split with the 6th ranked team 21 and 22. '12114 North Dakota 4. UM 1 in the Hockey East conference. In the first game, Minnesota had to over­ '12/15 UM 5, North Dakota 3 12/21 UM 8, illinOis-Chicago 7 Minnesota was sluggish on Friday com­ come a five-point effort by former Gopher 12/22 UM 5, Illinois-Chicago 3 ing off a 5-2 exhibition loss to the Spartak Scott Knutson and did so with two goals 12/28 UM 5, US International 1 team from Russia two days before. The and an assist by WCHA leading scorer 12/29 UM 11, US. InternationalS 1/2 Sparlak (USSR) 5, UM 2 New Hampshire game went into overtime Pat Micheletti and two assists by Kurt "1/4 New Hampshire 3, UM 2 and the Wildcats pulled out a 3-2 victory Larson. "1/5 UM 4. New Hampshire 3 '1/11-12 ...... •.••••••.. U OF WISCONSIN aided by goalie Bruce Gilles' 37 saves. Micheletti scored two goals again the '1/18-19 ...... •.•...••. at Minnesota-Duluth The Saturday game started out on a following afternoon to lead a come-from­ '1/25-26 •...... •...•. COLORADO COLLEGE '2/1-2 ....•...... •.•.•.••... at Michigan Tech better note with the Gophers building a behind victory. Kellin, Rick Erdall and '2/8-9 ....•...... •.•..... NORTHERN MICHIGAN 4-0 lead before the end of the second Tom Parenteau also scored. '2/15-16 •.•....•....•...... ••••• atUofDenver period with goals by Tony Kellin, Tom Minnesota also swept their series with '2/22-23 ..••...... •••• U OF NORTH DAKOTA 'WCHA Senes Rothstein, Roger Bowe and John Labatt. U.S. International in San Diego after *-Hockey East Conference Series But the Wildcats came back, scoring two Christmas. Mike Anderson, Wally Chap­ goals in the final three minutes of the man, Erdall and Parenteau all had to second period, one in the third, and not score in the last period of the first game to IT'S NOT ON. YOUR SCHEDULE! letting up, pulling their outstanding goal­ pull out a 5-1 win. However, the Saturday U of M Men's Tennis tender Greg Rota for the last 26 seconds game was a different story. Freshman Gophers.Ns. Illinois State of the game. Despite the split the Gophers Steve Orth scored the hat trick for Minne­ Friday, January 18, 7:00 P,M. still maintain a 1 point lead over UMD in sota and freshman goalie John Blue made 98th Street Racquet Club the WCHA. 30 saves to help power the Gophers past the Gulls 11-5. Tennis Coach Jerry Noyce

"My first goal is for our athletes to graduate from school. The handle it in a way that will help second is for them to feel that they've benefitted from their experi­ them in future situations. Of ence. I hope they will be able to constructively use their experiences course that's the benefit of athlet­ here to get into graduate school, find a good job, or have a shot at pro ics, it allows you to come out tennis... with a creative framework to deal Jerry Noyce with situations," he said. It's this type of mental coach­ ing with which Noyce spends most of his time. Since most of With 11 years experience as coach of the Minnesota tennis team the players have developed their and as the director of tennis for the Normandale Racquet Club, Jerry own styles to the point where Noyce has coached a lot of tennis. This coaching, in addition to his they can play at the college level, days as a star member of the Gopher tennis squad when he was Noyce rarely makes big changes named Most Valuable Player three years in a row, combine to make in an athlete's mechanical game, Noyce one of the best coaches in the nation and his record proves it. but makes sure they are well­ Entering the 1984-85 season, Noyce had a coaching record of 193­ conditioned physically and men­ 102 in dual meets. Minnesota tied for the Big 10 Championship in tally. Much of the mental conditioning takes place on the way to 1981, came within a point of winning it in 1982, and last year won the meets. "We travel a lot in order to compete against top-flight teams, title outright, giving the Gophers a berth in their first-ever NCAA so we are on the road quite a bit. This gives me the opportunity to get Championship. to know the guys in a situation outside of our regUlar practice ses­ However, Minnesota teams are not the only benefactors of Noyce's sions. My rule of thumb is that I won't talk with the players during a guidance. He has also developed 13 Big 10 singles champions, signifi­ match if they are playing well. They really get into a rhythm when they cant when you discoverthat before Noyce was named coach, Minne­ are playing well and I don't like to say anything that would break their sota had produced only five singles champs and no team titles. concentration. The time they need me is when they need a change of Noyce believes that the three years in which he played No.1 singles momentum in the matCh," he said. and doubles forthe Gophers during the 1960s supplements his coach­ With two tennis jobs does Noyce ever get burned out? "Fortunately ing ability when instructing his team. "My experience as a player there is a natural flow between the club and the team," Noyce said. really helps me understand what the squad is going through," Noyce "Sometimes I can get tired of tennis, at the end of the season for said. "It gives me certain insights into what is going on and it serves as instance, but then I just take a few days off and I'm ready to go again." a frame of reference I would otherwise not have." Besides spending time with his wife Jane and children Jenniferand Because of his part-time status at Minnesota he said, "My main David, what does Noyce do during that time off? "Play tennis," he contact with the team is on the court. If they have a bad loss I'll try to said. Gopher Basketball- The Best Show in Town and gymnastics meets and for women's bas­ domly selected audience members are asked • ketball and volleyball. to shoot a free throw, is something new this Although the band has always been an season. Everyone who shoots gets a free large important part of the festivities, giving the pizza and a T-shirt from Pizza Hut. If they danceline and cheerleaders something to per­ make the free throw they shoot from half court form to and hoping to raise the crowd's for a four day vacation from MLT Tours. No level of enthusiasm in support of the Gophers, one has won the trip yet, but the crowd seems this year there is a revival of an old tra- to enjoy the contest, responding to attempts with cheers or groans. The most recent entry in the new tradition sweepstakes was Saturday, January 5, at the Purdue game. Pepsi and Pizza Hut sponsored the distribution of 16,000 maroon and gold poms to Gopher supporters. It is hoped that fans will bring the poms back to every game to add to the color and excitement of The Best Show in Town.

Basketball in the Big 10 always has a special air of excitement about it. Crowds come to get caught up in that excitment, second guess the coaches, boo the officials; but most of all to see a fast moving and well-played game. The game is always the central attraction but Min­ nesota fans this year are enjoying some extra \·if~ll. added touches which make basketball at Wil­ liams Arena THE BEST SHOW IN TOWN. ,l~, Music always helps to get a crowd going dition and the introduction of some new ones. and nothing can bring 17,000 people to their The pre-game show, which was popular _ et faster than the pep band breaking into the with Gopher fans in the 70s, has been reintro­ innesota Rouser. The band, generally under duced. The show features precision dribbling the direction of Dave May, is made up of 60 and passing drills and unique formations all musicians drawn from 125 members of the done to current popUlar music. Assistant marching and concert bands. These 125 stu­ coach Flip Saunders, who was a participant in dents are diVided, in varying groups, into two the original shows, wanted to bring back the bands for basketball and two for hockey so tradition because he felt it would be fun forthe there is music at every game. Members also fans and help psych up the team. pull double duty, playing at some wrestling A half-time Shoot-out, in which three ran- z _ GOPHER CHA TTER ~fhe The Gopher Chatter is published 25 times a year Golden Gophers by the UnIversity of Minnesota Department of Men's 1/- Intercollegiate Athletics. "M" letter winners, booster club members and contributors of $25 or more annually to the Williams Fund will receIve copies of I Winners in Every Way the Chatter. i l You may become a member of the University of Minnesota Williams Fund by contributing at anyone of the following levels. All contributions are tax deductible. Bernie Bierman Hall of Fame Supporting Your Efforts $25,000 commitment, usually paid over 10 years, or a deferred gift of $50,000 Golden Gopher Club $1,000 annually for a minimum commitment Wally McCarthy's Lindahl Olds of $10,000 over 10 years Maroon & Gold Club $500annually for a minimum Commitment of $5,000 over 10 years Bruce Smith Club $250 annually fora minimum commitment of $2,500 over 10 years II Century Club $100 annual contribution Gold Club I 1900 West 78tr Street $25 annual contribution Minneapolis Minnesota 55423 For more information about the Williams Fund ,I contact Tom Barron, Director, at (612) 373-4924, or Jane Barlow, Executive Assistant. at (612) 373-4293 Paul G,el. Director, Men's Intercollegiate AthletiCS Bob Geary, Associate Director of Athletics 1984 GOPHER FOOTBALL AWARD WINNERS Gerald O'Dell, Assistant to the Director for Pro- motions and Marketing, Gopher Chatter editor Minnesota football awards were presented recently at the annual Minneapolis Athletic Club Bob Peterson, Sports Information Director Gopher Football Banquet. Tom Greenhoe, Assistant Sports Information Wendell Vandersluis, Photographer According to Wayne Jimmerson, chairman of the event, 422 people were served, breaking the Jeff Christensen, Photographer record for the most people served at the Athletic Club, "Everyone was pleased," Jimmerson said, Brenda Davis, Promotions Assistant "There was a lot of up-beat enthusiasm and we're looking forward to even better times with John Kaiser, Sr. Office Assistant Minnesota football," University of Minnesota Williams Fund 516 - 15th Avenue SE Quarterback Rickey Foggie, who led the team in rushing with 647 yards, including two touch­ Minneapolis, MN 55455 downs, and passed for 10 more, was named Most Valuable Player. The freshman from Waterloo, S.C, connected on 57 of 121 passes, throwing for 1,036 yards. Mark VonderHaar, senior offensive tackle from Hibbing, Minn., was named the Outstanding TRADITION TRIVIA Offensive Player. VonderHaar was the only Gopher to be asked to play in a post-season game On Home Court Advantage • Christmas Day he represented the North in the annual Blue-Gray game Over the 88 years that the University of Min­ Peter Najarian, a junior linebacker from Minneapolis, was named the Outstanding Defensive nesota has been competing in college basket­ Player. For the second consecutive year Najarian led the team in tackles, recording 81 solos and ball, the Gophers have played 1,046 games, assisting on 63 others for a total of 144. including 667 in Williams Arena. The Outstanding Kicking Game Performer Award was presented to sophomore Larry Joyner Ever since Minnesota's second season in from Memphis, who was second to Najarian in tackles with 91 total. Williams Arena in 1928-29, when the Gophers The Butch Nash Award for competitiveness on the field and in the classroom was presented to recorded an 8-3 record, there has definitely senior center John Kelly from Moundsview, Minn. Dwayne McMullen, senior flanker from Harris­ been a home court advantage. Discounting burg, Penn., was presented the Paul Giel Award for total unselfishness and most concern about the Minnesota's initial 1-3 season, the Gophers University of Minnesota. Andre Harris, senior cornerback from Chicago, won the Bronko Nagurski have a record of 488-176 in the arena. Award for total commitment to excellence resulting in being the most improved player on the team The best individual year was in 1946-47 Four Winning Performance Awards were presented for making outstanding contributions when Minnesota went 11-0 at home and fin­ throughout the season. They went to punter Adam Kelly of Excelsior, Minn.; David Puk, junior ished the year at 14-7. fullback from Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and VonderHaar and McMullen.

~tiuPH£ii NON-PROFIT ORG, ~~HATT£ii U,S, POSTAGE PAID 516 15th Ave. S.E. Permit No. 411 Bierman Athletic Building Minneapolis, Minn, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 • January 21,1985 Winter Conditioning: Not Just For The Fun Of It The young Minnesota basketball team, re­ On November 17 the Minnesota bounding from one of their worst losses, beat football Gophers ended their season Michigan State on the road and stayed in the with a victory over the Iowa Hawk­ heat of the well-balanced conference race eyes. After finals, and a month off for with a 3-2 record which ties them for third winter break, the team returned to place with three other teams behind co­ campus ready to go. But spring ball leaders Illinois and Michigan. doesn't start till March 30. To prepare It was a rollercoaster week for the Gophers, himself for that eventuality, each starting with an exciting home-court victory player participates in a carefully orga­ over 19th-ranked arch rival Iowa 65-57. Tommy nized program which, according to Davis, Mitch Lee and John Shasky were all in several of them whose muscles have double figures and Marc Wilson came off the been on vacation too, is a modern bench and made two critical steals to help form of torture innocently called "Win­ ensure the victory. ter Conditioning". .M For a football player the year is broken down into four segments, the season in the fall, winter conditioning, spring practice and summer condition­ ing. Strength coach Bob Rohde has devised a winter program designed to et each player into the best shape possible before he starts spring practice. To see what kind of rogress they make over the seven weeks he tests them at the beginning and end of the period in • such exotic areas as bench press, hip sled, 12-minute run and pull ups. "The guys are lifting weights for 1-1'/2 hours a day four times a week, Monday through Thursday. They work on their upper body conditioning two days a week and their lower body the other two days," Rohde said. ''They also work on building their endurance through running and their eye-hand coordination by playing handball and/or basketball." The team runs in the new football facility and Coach Rohde wants the athletes to improve specific areas of ability in addition to the increased strength he hopes to see from the weight workouts. "The running program is designed with several goals in mind. I want them to increase their stride length and improve their start time and running technique. They play basketball for i , . running and jumping endurance and it puts the body through a full range of motion, especially the Tommy Davis encounters some traffic on the upper body. Handball teaches them quick movement and improves reaction time. We also stress way to the basket. flexibility, with each player going through a prescribed stretching program," Rohde said. Four days later it was a different story, how­ The trainers are pleased with the flexibility workouts as good flexibility helps prevent injuries. ever. Playing at Michigan's Crisler Arena in Right now rehabilitating injured players takes up a good part of the trainer's day. Head trainer Jim their first conference road game, the Minne­ Marshall said that one of their main goals is to get players back into top form before the start of sota squad was unablf;J to get into any kind of spring practice. rhythm and went down to a 97-56 defeat. Cen­ Tom Rutledge, the trainer who works exclusively with football, is currently working with about ter Shasky was the lone bright spot for the 20 players, some of whom were injured last season, some with injuries that have plagued them for Gophers, scoring 18 points and pulling down 4 several years. Even graduating seniors like Craig Paulson receive the same treatment as those rebounds. Michigan's five starters were all in who will be suiting up next fall. "My goal is not only to get the athletes in shape for spring ball but double figures and used their fast break and also to strengthen the injured area to prevent a recurrance of the injury," Rutledge said. "Each control of the boards to hand Minnesota its player needs about an hour of attention four or five times a week, so there are usually several at a second conference loss. time working under the supervision of the trainer and student trainers. Someone may be getting After a brief 48 hour rest, the Gophers again electrical muscle stimulation, another working on the Cybex machine and another going through had to face a road crowd but this time came his series of active range of motion through with flying colors, defeating the Michi­ and strengthening exercises." In gan State Spartans 81-75. Captain Tommy addition to their rehabilitation Davis, who had scored only five points against work, most of the injured athletes Michigan, hit his stride and pumped in a team­ are also able to participate in at high 23 points. Todd Alexander, Kevin Smith least part of Coach Rohde's pro­ and Shasky all hit the double figure mark and gram, depending on what their Wilson scored nine and again made two cru­ injury is. cial steals to aid the Gopher effort. The players all know that they Hockey on page 2 ave to give 100% during winter • onditioning and although their mus­ ON THE INSIDE cles may be protesting at the mo- • Basketball Coach Phil Saunders ment, by the time March 30 rolls around the Golden Gopher foot­ • Williams Arena Trivia ball squad will be ready for an in­ • Gopher Wrestling tense and competitive spring • Williams Fund Calendar practice. • Stats, Schedules and Results STATS - RESULTS - SCHEDULES

BASKETBALL (Cumulative for 15 games) FGM FTM GP FGA PCT FTA PCT REB AVG PTS AVG HIGH Davis-g 127~251 42~50 GP TP 15 506 840 65 4.3 296 197 28 Shasky~c 76~ 37~51 P. Mjchelettl~w 15 125 608 725 109 7.3 189 12.6 27 26 64 Wilson-g 54~119 42~58 R. Erdall~c 15 454 724 36 24 150 10.0 20 28 52 38~78 29~40 C Millen~c AJexander-g 15 487 725 27 1.8 105 7.0 18 20 37 Smllh~f Okerlund~w 15 45-100 450 11~16 688 62 41 101 67 20 1. 29 26 Lee~f 15 34~82 415 9~25 360 72 4.8 77 5.1 11 T. Rothsteln-w 20 25 Jackson~g Guentzel~d 14 23~64 359 9~ 11 818 19 1.4 55 39 12 M. 29 24 VanDenEinde-c 13 7~14 500 O~O 000 9 7 14 1.1 4 W Chapman-w 29 21 3~7 5~7 T. Kellin~d Hanson-g 7 .429 714 6 9 11 16 5 27 20 Bergland~w Williams-f 9 3~5 .600 O~O 000 3 3 6 7 2 T. 29 17 Holmgren-tic 6 2~7 286 O~ 1 000 7 1.2 4 7 2 K. Larson-d 29 17 1. Parenleau-d 28 16 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS R, Bowe-w 18 13 P. Broten-c 27 13 11/24 UM 75. Wlsconsln~GB 71 1/19 UM 81. Michigan Slale 75 S.Orth-c 28 13 11 '28 UM 61. Connecticut 60 1/24 ...... •...... WISCONSIN M. Anderson~w 18 10 12/1 UM 85. Montana State 71 1/26 ...... •..•...... • NORTHWESTERN E. Lempe-w/c 18 8 12/8 UM 46. Prlncelon 44 1/31 al OhiO Slate J. Labatt-w 16 8 12n 1 Indiana State 94. UM 86 2/2 at Indiana G Shopek-d 23 8 12'15 UM 57. Oregon 53 2/6 ...... ••.•...... at Iowa S. MacSwain·w 15 4 7 12/17 UM 88. Amana 79 2/13 MICHIGAN STATE D. Grannis-w 18 4 6 12/20 Arkansas 56. UM 46 2/16 ...... ••.. MICHIGAN 8. Yon-w 10 3 3 12/22 Delrolt 77. UM 67 2/21 ...... ••..•.•...... at Northwestern E. Dornfeld-d 4 2 2 12/26 UM 70. Marquette 62 2/24 ...... at Wisconsin C. Mack·d 14 2 2 1/3 UM 60. IllinOIS 58 2/28 ...... •..•••...... INDIANA T. Ward-d 20 1 1 1/5 Purdue 74. UM 65 3/2 ...... OHIO STATE 1/12 UM 65. Iowa 57 3/7 ...... at Purdue GOALIE RECORDS 1/17 Michigan 97. UM 65 3/9 at IllInois GA GP MINSW-L-T GA AVG STOPS S% SO Blue 18 1003 13-4-0 54 3.21 414885 0 WCHA RACE TIGHTENS UP Pietrangelo 15 792 7-2-3 45 341 300 870 0

The hockey Gophers had to battle two of HOCKEY SCHEDULE AND RESULTS their toughest WCHA rivals on successive 10/5 UM 2. Lake Supenor SI 0 • 10/6 UM 6. Lake Supenor SI 1 weekends and came away with mixed results. '10/12 UM 4. Denver U 4 The first series against Wisconsin started '10/13 UM 9. Denver U 4 out on the right foot when Pat Micheletti, who "10/19 UM 5. Boslon U 2 was battling a flu virus, scored the hat trick and , "10120 Boston U 5. UM 4 "10126 UM 4. Maine U 2 assisted on another goal to help Minnesota ""10/27 UM 8. Maine U 1 squeak past the Badgers 6-5. "1112 UM 6. Northeaslern U 1 The next night the Gophers again had their "11/3 UM 6. Norlheaslern US "11/9 UM 6. Colorado U. 4 hands full, but this time came out on the short '11/10 UM 5. Colorado U, 1 end of the stick, dropping a hard-fought game "11/17 UM 3. PrOVidence 3 5-4 in overtime. Goalie John Blue, starting his "11/18 PrOVidence U 3, UM 2 second game in a row, made 39 saves, but was "11/23 UM 8. Boslon U 2 "11/24 UM 4. Boston U 2 unable to stop a final shot by Wisconsin's fresh­ "11.30 UM 6. Lowell U 3 man Pat Ford. "12,1 UM 5, Lowell U 3 Overtime was beginning to look like the or­ Goalie John Blue stretches to make the save "12/14 Norlh Dakota 4, UM 1 against Wisconsin, '12/15 UM 5. North Dakola 3 der of the day when the Gophers travelled to 12 /21 UM 8, Illinois-Chicago 7 Duluth last weekend. In their Friday meeting, The Saturday night rematch looked like a 12,22 UM 5. IllinOis-Chicago 3 the two teams skated to a 6-6 tie which re­ runaway for UMD, who scored six unanswered 12/28 UM 5. US Internallonal 1 12129 UM 11. US Inlernal1onal5 mained unbroken after the overtime priod. goals before the Gophers got in gear. But Min­ 1/2 Sparlak (USSR) 5, UM 2 Brett Hull, son of NHL and WHA star Bobby nesota refused to lie down and die and pulled "1/4 New Hampshire 3. UM 2 Hull, slipped a rebound shot past Gopher to within two goals at the beginning of the ** 1.15 UM 4, New Hampshire 3 goalie Frank Pietrangelo with only 41 seconds third period on Rothstein's second goal of the *1/11 UM 6. Wisconsin 5 '" 1/12 WisconSin 5. UM 4 left in the third period and neither team was evening. Wally Chapman, Micheletti, Tom Par­ "1/18 UM 6. Mlnnesola-Dululh 6 able to break the deadlock. Tom Rothstein and enteau and Todd Okerlund also scored for the '1/19 Minnesola-Dululh 8. UM 6 Tim Bergland each scored two goals for the Gophers but were unable to prevent an 8-6 "1/25-26 •...... •.•.... COLORADO COLLEGE "2/1-2 •••...... ••••...... al MiChigan Tech Gophers. defeat. "2/8-9 ....•...... •... NORTHERN MICHIGAN "2/15-16 ..•...... •••...... •. al U of Denver "2/22-23 .•...... •... U OF NORTH DAKOTA "WCHA Series ••Hockey East Conference series YOUNG GOPHER WRESTLERS SURPRISE RANKED TEAMS

One thing everyone admitted about the Johnson cited sophomore Blake Bonjean, Gopher wrestlers was that they were a young who won both days at 134 pounds, sophomore and inexperienced squad and this was to be a walk-on Brett Rasmussen at 150 and freshman rebuilding year. 167-pounder Rod Sande as having exception­ So it was a pleasant surprise for Coach ally fine matches. Wally Johnson when his young team scored 17 points against third-ranked Arizona State The Gophers benefitted from their oppo­ and dominated 12th ranked Nebraska January nents' mistakes and also wrestled the best 12-13 at Williams Arena. they have this season to put a scare into Ari­ "I was really impressed with all our wres­ zona State when they lost only 17-27 and left tlers," Coach Johnson said. "They really fought Nebraska shaking their heads in disbelief at hard and were rewarded for their efforts." Minnesota's 35-11 victory. Assistant Basketball Coach Phil Saunders

"When Flip came to Minnesota he had to sacrifice his game. As a You have to gain the athlete's high school playerhe averaged over 30 points pergame but he altered trust and let him know that you his game here to feed Mychal Thompson and Ray Williams. He does a care about him not only as a bas­ great job as a coach and he's a terrific recruiter. Recruits' parents ketball player but as a person." really like him and that helps a lot. He's extremely dedicated to the Why would a successful coach University of Minnesota and an excellent addition to our staff." who had his own program give it Jim Dutcher up to accept an assistant coach­ ing position? Part of the reason for Saunders is his devotion to Ever since Phil "Flip" Saunders came to Minnesota as a highly the University of Minnesota. "I recruited freshman basketball player, he's been somewhat of a magi­ had a great four years here and if cian, both figuratively and literally. As a player he started 101 of 103 I were asked to make the deci­ games between 1973 and 1977 and scored 842 points. During his sion again I'd do it the same way. senior season he played a key role as captain when Minnesota posted I think we have the best program a 24-3 record, the best in Golden Gopher history. in the nation here at Minnesota Upon graduation Saunders accepted the head coaching position at and that really helps when I'm Golden Valley Lutheran College where, by waving a wand, and with a recruiting," he said. lot of hard work, he turned the Running Royals into conference On the floor, Saunders uses his experience as a point guard to tutor champions all fourof the years he coached, compiling a 92-13 record. Minnesota's ball handlers. "Having played in the Big 10 makes it Saunders then returned to Minnesota and again reached into his easier to evaluate talent," he said. "It makes it easier for me to know bag of tricks and pulled out success, especially in recruiting. "I do what type of players we need to win in this league and it also lets me magic tricks as a hobby. My best trick is called 'bewildering,''' Saun­ see things from the player's perspective. I know what they are going ders said. "In it I make a solid ring go through a rope. I usually do through on the court. If they miss a couple shots I can put myself in something like that when recruiting because it really breaks the ice their position and know how they feel. It helps me to make the deci­ with the recruit and his family." sion of whether to get on a player or pat him on the tail and say, 'Hey, Despite the success Saunders has had recruiting athletes, the latest let's get going.' " being Minnesota's freshman guard Todd Alexander, attracting Amer­ When not on one of his numerous recruiting trips, Saunders enjoys ica's quality basketball players is not as easy as saying "abra cada­ spending time with his wife Debbie, who he met during his playing bra". "Coaching at Golden Valley was a big help to me. I was only 22 days. "Debbie was on the danceline when I met her and when I when I got the job so I was thrown into the frying pan without much coached at Golden Valley she started a danceline there," Saunders coaching experience. But I did a lot of national recruiting and I said. "I have to give her a lot of credit for putting up with the many learned that being honest is the most important aspect of recruiting. hours that coaching demands."

ewilliams Arena Did You Know. • •

Williams Arena was originally called the Field House and was dedicated on February 4,1928. A nine-story building could be placed inside the enclosure and would just touch the roof. The windows at the east end of the building (including only the glass and the panes) were 52 feet from top to bottom, which was as high as the Memorial Stadium wall. The total cost to build the Field House was $650,000. Not a single injury was incurred during the construction of the Field House, an unusual occurrance in the building of so large a structure. The building has 126,000 square feet of roof­ ing; itincludes 3,100 tons of steel and 3,500,000 Eleven thousand spectators attended the bricks. Crowd control at basketball games is hand­ first basketball game. led by about 30 paid security people, 40-50 The brick work and the steel frame of the Dr. James Naismith, originator of basket­ arena are independent of each other because volunteers and apprOXimately 35 Boy Scouts ball, was the honorary referee at that first and their leaders. Hockey requires 25 security of the different coefficient of expansion of the game. materials. people, 20-30 volunteers and 20 Boy Scouts to The Field House was named Williams Arena handle the crowd. The building is still heated by the original in 1950 after Dr. Henry L. Williams (see Tradi­ heating system. High pressure steam is The biggest crowd in history for a basketball tion Trivia). game in the arena was 21,878 in 1973 against brought 4,100 feet from the heating plant In 1950 the capacity of the arena was 18,200, through tunnels located approximately 100 Indiana. There were 17,970 people in the bas­ 1,000 seats larger than Madison Square ketball arena and 3,908 watching on a large feet below ground. Garden. In the original Field House there were about screen in the hockey arena. Hockey was not played in the arena until In 1973, season tickets were sold to fans so three miles of permanent wood seats. 1950. The first game was against Michigan • The original basketball floor could be taken they could watch the basketball games in the State and a ticket cost $1.00. hockey arena. up in 6 x 12 foot sections, leaving a dirt floor Dimensions of the ice rink are 200 x 85 feet. A basketball game generates approximately used for training by the football, baseball and There are about 9 miles of pipe beneath the track teams. one ton of trash which has to be removed' a rink's surface which are used to help keep the hockey game about a half-ton. ' The first basketball game was played on Feb­ ice frozen. ruary 4, 1928, against Ohio State. The Buck­ (Special thanks to Marian Raihala, Ken Buell, Julie Perlt is the only basketball public ad­ Norm Pekula, and Karen Zwach) eyes won that meeting 42-40 in two overtimes. dress announcer the Gophers have ever had. GOPHER CHATTER The Gopher Chatter is published 25 times a year by the University of Minnesota Department of Men's The Golden Gophers Intercollegiate Athletics. "M" letter winners, booster club members and contributors of $25 or more annually to the Williams Fund will receive copies of Winners in Every Way the Chatter. You may become a member of the University of Minnesota Williams Fund by contributing at anyone of the following levels. All contributions are tax deductible. Bernie Bierman Hall of Fame $25,000 commitment, usually paid over 10 Supporting Your Efforts years, or a deferred gift of $50,000 Golden Gopher Club $1,000 annually for a minimum commitment of $10,000 over 10 years Wally McCarthy's Lindahl Olds Maroon & Gold Club $500annually for a minimum commitment of $5,000 over 10 years Bruce Smith Club $250 annually for a minimum commitment of $2,500 over 10 years . Century Club $100 annual contribution Gold Club $25 annual contribution 1900 West 78th Street For more information about the Williams Fund MinneapolIs. Minnesota 55423 contact Tom Barron, Director, at (612) 373-4924, or Jane Barlow, Executive Assistant, at (612) 373-4293. Paul Glel, Director, Men's Intercollegiate Athletics 1985 WILLIAMS FUND EVENTS CALENDAR Bob Geary, Associate Director of Athletics Gerald O'Dell, Assistant to the Director for Pro- motions and Marketing, Gopher Chatter editor (Tentative Dates) Bob Peterson, Sports Information Director Monday, March 25 Arizona-Minnesota Golf Rio Verde, Ariz. Tom Greenhoe, Assistant Sports Information Tuesday, April 30 Minneapolis Williams Fund Dinner Little Jack's Wendell Vandersluis, Photographer Jeff Christensen, Photographer Monday, May 13 Oak Ridge Golf & Tennis Oak Ridge Country Club Brenda Davis, Promotions Assistant Wednesday, May 15 Stan Sytsma Golf Outing Hutchinson John Kaiser, Sr. Office Assistant Wayzata Sportacular Wayzata & Woodhill C. C. University of Minnesota Williams Fund Monday, May 20 516 - 15th Avenue SE Monday, June 3 Austin Golf &Tennis Austin Country Club Minneapolis, MN 55455 Thursday, June 6 Gopher-Huskie Golf &Tennis SI. Cloud Country Club Monday, June 10 Celebrity Golf Outing Midland Hills Country Club Monday, June 17 Roger Hagberg Golf & Tennis Rochester Country Club New Ulm Country Club Tuesday, June 18 New Ulm Golf Outing WIIII~~te~}r~~~O~~~~I~~oaCh • Monday, June 24 Bruce Smith Golf Outing Faribault Country Club Williams Arena was named for Dr. Henry Wil­ Thursday, June 27 Paul Giel Classic Winona Country Club liams, Minnesota's football coach from 1900 to Thursday, July 11 Iron Range Golf Outing Virginia, Minnesota 1922. Monday, July 15 Hayfield Golf Oaks Country Club Although a physician by trade, Dr. Williams' hobby was coaching. His most important contribu­ Monday, August 5 Building Industries Golf Outing Hazeltine Golf Club tion to the game was the shift, which produced Wednesday, August 7 West Suburban Golf (Waconia) Island View Country Club wide discussion, and eventually drastic legislation Williams Fund Auction Prom Center (St. Paul) Saturday, September 7 to curb its effectiveness as an offensive weapon. Republic Airlines November 13th Annual Wine & Cheese Williams also developed four All-Americans dur­ ing his tenure - quarterback Johnny McGovern 10TH ANNUAL ARIZONA-MINNESOTA WILLIAMS FUND OUTING, MONDAY, MARCH 25 in 1909, tackle Jim Walker in 1910, end Bert Bas­ Golf, Tennis and Banquet at beautiful Rio Verde, Arizona ton in 1915-16, and halfback Earl Martineau in Featuring - Paul Giel - Lou Holtz - Ray Scott 1923. For information call: (612) 373-4216 or 373-4924

~tiuPii£ii NON-PROFIT ORG, ~~iiATT£ii U.S. POSTAGE PAID 516 15th Ave. S.E. Permit No. 411 Bierman Athletic Building Minneapolis, Minn. University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 • IiOl-HER ~...-oi!~,&= -- .. u_. tiltJlI II:If Official Newsletter Of The Minnesota Gophers February 4, 1985 MEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ------... HOCKEY SPLITS Robert J. Geary TWO SERIES The last two weekends have been a series of In Metnorial ... ups and downs for the Gopher hockey team. Robert J. Geary, Associate Director of Men's The ups have come on Fridays and the downs on Saturdays as the Minnesota squad split in Intercollegiate Athletics, was killed in the tragic both series against Colorado College and Michi­ plane crash in Reno, Nevada, on January 21, gan Tech. 1985. After a week of tough practices the Gophers Geary started his career with the Athletic came on strong in their first game against Department in August 1968 when he took on the Colorado College, beating the Tigers 6-2 at responsibilities of athletic ticket manager. Williams Arena. Gopher scoring leader Pat "Robert really listened to what the ticket office Micheletti paced a well-balanced attack with employees had to say. He respected the fact that two goals while Todd Okerlund, Steve Orth, we had been there for awhile and made a lot of Tom Rothstein and Corey Millen notched one changes that we suggested including doing away apiece. The next afternoon, however, the Tig­ with a lot of time-consuming jobs that didn't re­ ers came back with a vengence putting the late to the business of the ticket office. He was game into overtime at 4-4 with 41 seconds left always happiest when he was working on a very in the last period. Micheletti had added three detail-oriented job and everything he did, he did goals to his total and Wally Chapman scored with a sense of humor. " Mary Spalding, 39-year what looked like the winning goal with only employee of the ticket office. 1:25 left in the third period. However, Colora­ "I was the first person Mr. Geary hired, just two do's Doug Clark slid the puck to teammate Ken months after he came to the U, 16years ago, and Filbyat 1:530f the overtime and Filby got it past having him as my first boss was a great way to goalie John Blue to give the Tigers a 5-4 win. The Gophers spent their next weekend in enter the job market. I always admired and re­ Houghton, Mich., where they trounced the spected his business sense, but more important he was a good friend. My immediate Tech skaters 4-1 Friday night on their home response to his death was purely personal - I had lost a friend. Then I heard Ray ice. Frank Pietrangelo and John Labatt were Christensen on the radio saying that the Gopher football trips wouldn't be the same the game heros with goalie Pietrangelo making without him and I realized how many other people loved him and enjoyed his company 34 saves and Labatt scoring two goals and and would miss him deeply." Judy Kenady, Senior Account Specialist adding an assist. On July 1, 1972, Bob Geary was named Assistant Athletic Director. But the Saturday afternoon jinx struck again "The first appointment I made upon becoming the Men's Athletic Director was to and Tech took the rematch 7-5. The Gophers name Bob Geary as Assistant Athletic Director. In many respects it was the best decision had a 5-4 lead eight minutes into the third I ever made because Bob literally ran the department on a day-to-day basis, allowing me period, when Micheletti and Chapman each to spend my time in public relations, promotions and fundraising. He was respected by scored thei r second goal. However Tech played everyone who knew him for his integrity, his intelligence, his sense of humor and his a rough, scrappy game, and within a minute desire to have the Men's Athletic Department run in a first-class manner." Paul Giel, and a half of Chapman's goal, Tech's Doug Men's Athletic Director Harris and Gordie Hamilton struck to ensure "Mr. Geary's organization and overall knowledge of men's athletics was a great asset the victory. to the department which will be missed by all. It's hard to accept the fact that I won't hear The Gophers next face a tough home stand him whistling down the halls anymore." Toni Coleman, Executive Assistant against Northern Michigan on February 8-9. Bob Geary's title became Associate Athletic Director on July 1,1977. "Like everyone else, I will miss working with Mr. Geary. I always appreciated his serenely cheerful cynicism and his ability to get directly to the heart of any project or problem." Mary Ann Prairie, Senior Accountant "Bob was very intelligent and bright. His quick wit was always in evidence in every­ thing he did. I always knew I could count on his good judgment whenever I needed advice or assistance. He was a pleasure to work with and a truly good friend. " Holger Christiansen, Athletic Facilities Coordinator "I was working in the ticket office when Mr. Geary was appointed ticket manager and have been his secretary for the last three and one-half years. I always felt that he had confidence in my judgment and abilities and because of that I never wanted to disap­ point him. His great sense of humor and wit made him fun to be around. I will miss him terribly." Kathy Anderson, Senior Account Specialist Is there room for the puck In there too? Early Bird Season Football Tickets ON THE INSIDE Wichita State - Montana - Oklahoma - Purdue - Ohio State - Wisconsin - Michigan • Academic Counselor Kathy Jones New or Additional Tickets Only. • Minnesota's "M" Club • $91.00 plus $2.00 handling charge • Tennis Serves Up Big Wins For further information contact the Athletic Department Ticket Office • February Calendar (612) 373-3181 • Cumulative Stats STATS - RESULTS - SCIIEDULFS

BASKETBALL (Cumulative for 19 games) HOCKEY (Cumulative for 33 games) FGM FTM ALL GAMES GP FGA PCT FTA PCT REB AVG PTS AVG HIGH / GP G A TP Davls-g 19 155-312 .497 48-57 842 75 3.9 358 188 28 P. Michelettl-w 30 40 32 72 Shasky-c 19 101-170 .594 51-69 739 138 7.3 253 13.3 27 R Erdall-c 30 16 37 53 Wllson-g 19 66-148 446 47-63 746 48 2.5 179 9.4 20 C. Millen-c 24 16 47 Alexander-g 19 51-108 .472 30-41 732 35 18 132 6.9 18 31 T. Okerlund-w 33 11 18 Smlth-f 19 58-131 443 12-17 706 74 3.9 128 6.7 20 29 T. Rothstein-w 24 11 17 28 Jackson-g 18 31-84 369 11-13 846 27 1.5 73 41 12 M. Guentzel-d 33 2 25 27 VanDenEinde-c 17 10-20 500 0-2 000 13 8 20 1.2 4 W. Chapman-w 33 17 8 Wil/iams-f 13 8-15 .533 0-1 000 15 1.2 16 1.2 4 25 T. Kellln-d 31 3 19 22 Hanson-g 10 4-14 286 5-7 714 15 1.5 13 1.3 5 T. Parenteau-d 32 7 14 21 Holmgren-f/c 8 2-8 .250 0-1 000 9 11 4 5 2 K. Larson-d 33 1 18 19 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS T. Bergland-w 33 6 11 17 p, Broten~c 31 8 6 14 1/19 UM 81. Michigan State 75 11/24 UM 75. Wlsconsln-GB 71 S.Orth-c 30 6 8 14 11/28 UM 61. Connecticut 60 1/24 UM 72, Wisconsin 62 M, Anderson-w 22 6 5 11 12'1 UM 85. Montana State 71 1/26 Northwestern 56. UM 51 J. Labatt-w 20 4 7 11 128 UM 46. Princeton 44 1/31 OhiO State 76. UM 62 G. Shopek-d 27 1 8 9 12'11 Indiana State 94. UM 86 2/2 Indiana 89. UM 66 E. Lempe-w/c 18 3 5 8 12 15 UM 57. Oregon 53 2/6 ...... at Iowa D, Grannis-w 22 2 6 8 1217 UM 88. Amona 79 2'13 MICHIGAN STATE S, YO'l-W 14 1 4 5 1220 Arkansas 56. UM 46 2/16 MICHIGAN E. Dornfeld-d 4 0 2 2 12 22 DetrOit 77. UM 67 2/21 at Northwestern C Mack-d 16 0 2 2 12/26 UM 70. Marquette 62 2/24 at WisconSin T. Ward-d 22 0 1 1 1 3 UM 60. IllinOIS 58 2/28 , ,.•.. .. INDIANA J. Blue-g 20 0 1 1 15 Purdue 74. UM 65 3/2 OHIO STATE 1 12 UM 65. Iowa 57 3/7 atPurdue GOALIE RECORDS 1 17 Michigan 97 UM 65 3/9 , •...... • , .. , .. at IllinOIS GA ~---':~~_-, -G-O-P-H-ER-N-E-T-TE-R-S-O-FF-T-O--- GP MINS W-L-T GA AVG STOPS 5% SO Blue 20 1125 14-5-0 61 325 453 881 0 ~_--.:~, Pietrangelo 17 912 8-3-3 52 3.42 356 873 0 )I FAST START IN 1985 HOCKEY SCHEDULE AND RESULTS ~~ 1015 UM 2. Lake Superror SI 0 tough two tie-breaker match 7-6, 7-6. Kolaric 10/6 UM 6. Lake Superior St 1 ~ rebounded, however, joining with Doug Black- '10/12 UM 4. Denver U 4 stone to win the No.2 doubles, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6. '10/13 UM 9. Denver U 4 "10119 UM 5. Boston U 2 If the beginning of January is any indication, Grace served notice that he was a force in "10/20 Boston U 5. UM 4 1985 could be a very good year for the Gopher the conference to be reckoned with when he "10/26 UM 4. Maine U 2 tennis team. won the Big Ten singles championship in Co­ "10/27 UM 8. Marne U 1 At the Milwaukee Classic held Jan. 10-13, lumbus, Ohio, January 27. On his way to the "11/2 UM 6. Northeastern U 1 "11/3 UM 6. Northeastern U 5 Matt Grace and Chuck Merzbacher, the team's championship, where he defeated Wisconsin's '11/9 UM 6. Colorado U. 4 • No.1 doubles pair and No.1 and 2 singles, Dan Arends 6-3, 6-3, he lost only one set, to '11/10 UM J. Colorado U, 1 respectively, won the doubles championship junior Roger Smith from Ohio State. "I think "11117 UM 3. Providence 3 "11/18 PrOVidence U 3, UM 2 of the 32-team field by defeating Andrew Tay­ my best win was against Smith," Grace said. "11/23 UM 8. Boston U 2 lor and Steve Couch of Houston, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. "He's an all-court type of player and I thought "11124 UM 4. Boston U 2 Coach Jerry Noyce was especially pleased he played better than I did for most of the "11/30 UM 6. Lowell U 3 match. But in the third set I hit some good "12/1 UM 5. Lowell U 3 with the outcome as he said the Milwaukee '12114 North Dakota 4, UM 1 tournament is considered to be one of the shots, got some breaks and was able to pull '12115 UM 5. North Dakota 3 three big collegiate doubles tournaments in the match ou!." 12/21 UM 8. Illinois-Chicago 7 the country. The Gophers are looking forward to the start 12/22 UM 5. illinOis-Chicago 3 12/28 UM 5, US International 1 Minnesota continued their winning ways in of the Big Ten dual meet season March 1 in 1:2; 29 UM 11. US International 5 their first dual meet of the 1985 season when Wisconsin. Prior to that there will be excellent 1,2 Spartak (USSR) 5, UM 2 they met the much-heralded Redbirds from tennis aplenty at the annual Republic Airlines *·1/4 New Hampshire 3. UM 2 Showcase Feb. 16-17 at the Burnsville Rac­ "1/5 UM 4. New Hampshire 3 Illinois State. The Gophers took eight of nine '1/11 UM 6. Wisconsrn 5 matches from the Redbirds. Gopher senior quet Club when the Gophers host Clemson, ·1/12 Wisconsin 5, UM 4 Pete Kolaric lost at the No.3 spot, but that in a Cal-Berkeley and Texas, '1/18 UM 6, Minnesota-Duluth 6 '1/19 Minnesota-Duluth 8. UM 6 '1/25 UM 6-Colorado College 2 Basketball Has Rough Road Trip '1;26 Colorado College 5, UM 4 '2/1 UM 4. Michigan Tech 1 The Gopher basketball team appeared to The Buckeyes played a high pressure game '2/2 MiChigan Tech 7, UM 5 have hit a mid-winter slump, losing three of and only Marc Wilson and Shasky managed to '2,8-9 .. , •...... , NORTHERN MICHIGAN their last four games, one at home and two on hit double figures with 17 and 15 points. The '2/15-16 ...... ••...... , •.. at U of Denver '2/22-23. , ...... •.••...... U OF NORTH DAKOTA the road. Gophers were also hurt by Ohio's rebounding ·WCHA Series **Hockey East Conference Series Captain Tommy Davis had a strong night superiority and the 16 of 22 points they scored against Wisconsin scoring a game-high 21 from the free throw line on the way to a 76-62 points and leading the Gophers to a 72-62 win victory. over the Badgers. Center John Shasky also The Gophers knew they would face a tough had a good game, scoring 12 and pulling down game in Indiana as the Hoosiers had lost their 15 rebounds. last four games and were looking for a convinc­ Two nights later the Gophers fell to North­ ing win. Unfortunately they managed one western 56-51 at Williams Arena. Davis and against Minnesota, beating the Gophers 89-66. Shasky again had solid nights, scoring 17 and Indiana was outstanding in the first half, shoot­ 19 points, respectively, but Northwestern pre­ ing 84 percent from the field and Uwe Blab and sented a more balanced attack, hitting 72 per­ Steve Alford ended up with 26 and 24 points, cent from the field in the second half. respectively. Minnesota center Shasky again Life didn't improve for Minnesota as they had had a good game with 18 points and Davis and Todd Alexander also scored in double figures to head out on the road, first facing Ohio State Surrounded by Badgers, Marc Wilson gets rid but the Hoosiers were unstoppable. and then Indiana on their home courts. of the ball Academic Counselor Kathy Jones "Kathy is an articulate advocate within the University. She has a In her counseling, Jones fo­ well-deserved reputation as an authority on NCAA/Big Ten rules and cuses on the individual athlete's regulations and she provides an historical perspective which is inval­ degree progress rather than uable to me. " merely worrying about maintain­ Dr. Elayne Donahue ing eligibility. "I try to help each athlete identify what's valuable to him about his education and to When Dr. Donahue, Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic plan his schedule a year at a time Counseling, refers to her most senior and experienced counselor as rather than just quarter-by­ an advocate she could be describing her on either of two levels. quarter I don't want to tell them Kathy Jones is an advocate for the athletic department and its what to do because I feel that the emphasis on athletes participating fully in planning and pursuing athlete is likely to use more en­ their course of study for their degrees. She is also an advocate in the ergy to pursue the goals he sets legal sense, having recently completed her law degree and passed the for himself ratherthan those some­ Minnesota Bar Exam. one else sets for him." Jones moved to Minnesota in 1978 after obtaining her master's Each of the four academic coun­ degree in college student personnel at Southern Illinois University­ selors who work in the athletic Carbondale. Her first job after graduation was within the University of department has an area in which he/she specializes. Jones' specialty Minnesota system, on the Morris campus, where she was director of is keeping up on NCAA and Big Ten rules, specifically those relating housing for three years. In the fall of 1980 she hit the ground running to eligibility and rule interpretation. "My law degree is helpful when I at the Twin Cities campus, starting her job as the academic counselor have to wade through all the information the NCAA puts out," Jones for the women's athletic department and law school the same day. said. "The analytical and research skills which I had to develop while "Working exclusively with women's athletics was very rewarding pursuing my degree come in very handy when I'm trying to find a rule but it was also tough because I was responsible for 10 teams and that applies to a specific case on which I'm working. nearly 200 athletes," Jones said. "It wasn't possible to spend the "I'm enjoying my job more than ever this year," she said, "because I amount of time I wanted to with individual athletes and I had to mainly feel that it's more possible to provide the services to the athletes that concern myself with eligibility requirements I encountered the same they need and deserve. They're discovering that discipline in the problems at first when academics for men and women were merged, classroom goes hand-in-hand with the discipline they apply to their but things have improved considerably since we've added more individual sport and they're taking a lot more responsibility for their counselors. Now I work with men's hockey and swimming and own academic success." women's swimming, volleyball and golf. I'm dealing with about half When Jones isn't poring over the NCAA rule books she enjoys the number of people I did in the past and I have much more time to do reading and cross country skiing. individual counseling, an area on which I would like to concentrate."

'-Club ... Dedicated and Proud • The athletic programs at the University of Minnesota are steeped in a rich tradition. The M Club shall continue to endeavor to propogate this tradition through the strong, loyal support of athletics at Minnesota.

On May 8, 1914, a group of 15 varsity letter winners gathered together at the Phi Delta Theta House, hoping to introduce a new spirit to Minnesota sports. Under the direction of track coach Leonard Frank, the M Club was founded. George Pynn, basketball 1914-15, presided over the first official meeting of the club which was held on November 5, 1914. The newly founded club had four main objectives. They were: 1) organizing all M men, 2) drawing up a roster of members, 3) advertising and publicizing all University of Minnesota athletic contests, and 4) proposing new requirements for earning an M. After two world wars and the lengthy de­ pression, the M Club continued to grow in (I-r) Steve Eriksson, Bob Stein, Bob Hildebrandt, Alan Shapiro number but languished in spirit until 1946 involved with the athletic department long extremely popular and successful Lou Holtz when it was revitalized under the dynamic after they graduate and go on to success in the Luncheons during the football season and leadership of Wells J. Wright, basketball 1936. outside world? According to this year's presi- held a raffle whose proceeds were distributed A permanent M Club office was set up, an dent Steve Eriksson, track 1968-69, "We all among all sports. All of these endeavors will be executive secretary position established, the feel that we received a lot from the University repeated, and in 1985 the Club plans to be- articles of incorporation and bylaws were of Minnesota and its sports programs and we come more politically active in its goal to get revised, and an M Room was allocated at want to give something back. We also want to funding to improve the athletic facilities at the Memorial Stadium. make all the sports programs more visible and University as well as holding another fund- The M Club of 1985 sees itself representing promote them in a positive light." raiser in addition to the raffle. past, present and future athletes at the Univer­ To accomplish these aims, the M Club, in All of these activities will be coordinated sity of Minnesota. After temporarily falling 1984, became committed to several projects under the direction of the executive commit- prey to the apathy that pervaded many seg­ which they plan to expand upon in 1985. tee whose members this year inclUde, in ad- ments of society after the Vietnam War, the The Club was very involved in ticket sales dition to Eriksson, Vice President Bob Hilde- membership has now grown to 4,500 and over • for last year's spring football game, held for brandt, golf 1967-69; Secretary G. Martin John- the last four years the club has been looking at the first time in the Dome. They also sold son, track 1968-70; Treasurer Alan Shapiro, its mission with a renewed sense of purpose. tickets to corporations for Industry Day (the track 1968-70; and Past President Bob Stein, What motivates M Club members to stay Minnesota-Ohio State game), sponsored the football 1966-68. GOPHER CHATTER The Gopher Chatter is published 25 times a year by the University of Minnesota Department of Men's The Golden Gophers Intercollegiate Athletics, "M"letter winners, booster club members and contributors of $25 or more annually to the Williams Fund will receive copies of Winners in Every Way the Chatter. You may become a member of the University of Minnesota Williams Fund by contributing at anyone of the following levels. All contributions are tax deductible, Bernie Bierman Hall of Fame $25,000 commitment, usually paid over 10 Supporting Your Efforts years, or a deferred gift of $50,000 Golden Gopher Club $1,000 annually for a minimum commitment of $10,000 over 10 years Wally McCarthy's Lindahl Olds Maroon & Gold Club $500 annually for a minimum commitment of $5,000 over 10 years Bruce Smith Club $250 annually for a minimum commitment of $2,500 over 10 years Century Club $100 annual contribution Gold Club $25 annual contribution 1900 Wesl 781h Streel Minneapolis. MInnesota 55423 For more information about the Williams Fund contact Tom Barron, Director, at (612) 373-4924, or Jane Barlow, Executive Assistant, at (612) 373-4293, Paul Giel, Director, Men's Intercollegiate Athletics SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Gerald O'Dell, Assistant to the Director for Pro- motions and Marketing, Gopher Chatter editor Feb 05 Tennis-Minnetonka InVitational Mlka RC Bob Peterson, Sports Information Director Feb. 06 Basketball vs Iowa Iowa Cily, IA Tom Greenhoe, Assistant Sports Information Tennis-Minnetonka InVitational Mtka RC Wendell Vandersluis, Photographer Feb. 07 Tennis-Minnetonka InVitational Mtka RC Tennis-ITCA Narl Indoor Singles & Doubles Houston, TX Jeff Christensen, Photographer Brenda Davis, Promotions Assistant Feb 08 HOCKEY vs Norlhern Michigan Williams Arena 730 pm Tennis-Minnetonka Invitational Mlka RC John Kaiser, Sr. Office Assistant Tennls-ITCA Narl Indoor Singles & Doubles Houston, TX University of Minnesota Williams Fund Feb. 09 HOCKEY vs Norlhern Michigan Williams Arena 7:30 p.m 516 - 15th Avenue SE WRESTLING vs University of IllinoIs Williams Arena 200 pm Minneapolis, MN 55455 Tennis-Minnetonka Invitational Mtks RC Tennls-ITCA Nat'! Indoor Singles & Doubles Houston, TX Track-Husker Invitational Lincoln, NE Noon Feb 10 WRESTLING vs Iowa State-Showcase Williams Arena 2.00 p.m Tennis-Minnetonka InVitational Mtka RC Tennls-ITCA Narl Indoor Singles & Doubles Houston, TX Gymnastics vs Northern Illinois DeKalb, ILL 2.00 p m Feb 13 BASKETBALL vs Michigan Siale Williams Arena 7:00 p m TRADITION Feb 15 Hockey vs Denver Denver, Colo SWIMMING-Minnesota Invitational CH Pool 41700 p m Feb 16 Hockey vs Denver Denver, Colo TRIVIA BASKETBALL vs Michigan Williams Arena 1:00 pm WRESTLING vs OhiO State Williams Arena 2:00 p m Tennis-Republic Airlines Showcase Burnsville RC TRACK-Minnesota Relays Fieldhouse 1000 am WCHA Scoring Champions • ginoon SWIMMING-Minnesota Invitational CH Pool Minnesota hockey players have been the WCHA Tennis-Republic Airlines Showcase Burnsville RC Feb 17 scoring champions for three of the last five years. Feb 20 Gymnastics vs Cal-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Feb 21 Basketball vs Northwestern Evanston, III Center Scott Bjugstad, who also played on the 730 pm. Feb 22 HOCKEY vs North Dakota Williams Arena 1984 Olympic hockey team, took the honor in the Tennis-U of M,:''1li Invitational Miami, FL Track-Central Collegiate Madison, WI 1982-83 season with 56 total points, 21 goals and Gymnastics-UCLA Invitational Los Angeles 35 assists. and Steve Ulseth, wing, had 28 goals WlIliams Arena 730 P m Feb. 23 HOCKEY vs North Dakota and 35 assists for 63 points in 1980-81. Wing Tim Tennls-U of Miami InVitational Miami, FL Track-Central Collegiate Madison, WI 1000 am Harrer was the scoring champion in 1979-80 with Feb. 24 Basketball vs Wisconsin Madison, WI a total of 69 points. His total included 24 assists Tennls-U of Miami Invitational Miami, FL 800 p m and a WCHA all-time high 45 goals scored Feh 28 BASKETBALL vs Indiana Williams Arena

~OPHEii NON-PROFIT ORG. ~ifHATTEii U.S. POSTAGE PAID 516 15th Ave. S.E. Permit No. 411 Bierman Athletic Building Minneapolis, Minn. University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 • February 18, 1985 Corporate Support Gives Tennis A Lift Four years ago, Gopher tennis coach Jerry Noyce had a great idea. He'd have an invitational tennis tournament, invite three of the best collegiate teams in the country to attend to give his team some tough competition, and give the local community a chance to see some really fantastic tennis. It all sounded great on paper, but when you got to the bottom line there were only dollar signs and that was a problem. That first year, thanks to some outstanding support from tennis booster Dick GOPHER Cohen, the tournament got off the ground. But Noyce realized that he would have to have more than one sponsor if he wanted to continue to CAGERS bring in national talent to compete with his Gophers and he turned to the local corporate commun­ ity for help. Fortunately, Baseline Club member Tom Macintosh had a plan. He and Noyce developed a proposal which they presented to Republic Airlines and after some negotiating the PLAYING Republic Airlines Tennis Showcase was born. "Dan May (chairman and CEO of Republic) wasn't even a big tennis fan," Macintosh said, "but he was a big fan of the University of Minnesota and he TOUGH was very enthusiastic about our proposal." "Republic really got behind us, "Noyce added. "Thanks to them and a lot of other people who've The Gopher basketball team has put quite a worked very hard we now have what I consider to be the premier major intersectional tennis event in scare into the top-ranked teams in the confer­ the northern United States." ence in its last three games but has only man­ Putting on a major two-day tournament requires a lot of planning and behind the scenes support. aged to come away with one win. "We have a lot of different groups who have been instrumental in helping us to put this tournament Playing against then #1 ranked Iowa at Iowa together," Noyce said. "In addition to Republic, who flies the competing teams into the Twin Cities, City, Minnesota trailed the Hawkeyes 36-29 at the Holiday Inn at the airport houses all the teams while the tournament is in progress." the end of their first halt. But with 7'/2 minutes left in the game, Tommy Davis got in gear and ~ ~ scored Minnesota's next 10 points. Davis scored REpublic AiRLINES 20 of his game high 28 points in the second half and, aided by 19 points from center John Shasky, the Gophers made a run at Iowa. But the Hawks managed to hold on for a 70-65 victory. After a rare Saturday off, the Gophers hosted Michigan State at Williams Arena. That eve­ ning, to the delight of 12,850 fans, the Minne­ sota freshmen led their squad to a 73-64 vic­ tory over the Spartans. Todd Alexander and George Williams had the best games of the college careers scoring 23 and 16 points, respectively. Alexander scored seven of those points on free throws in the final minute of the game and Williams added nine rebounds to his stats. Shasky was also in double figures, scor­ ing 10 points, while Davis added nine. (I-r) Len Shope (Cimline), Coach Jerry Noyce, Bucky Zimmerman (tournament director), Charles When nationally ranked No. 3 Michigan Merzbacher (Marathon Oil). All are members of the Baseline Club. came to town there was a feeling that the In addition to those two very necessary sponsors, there are many other levels of support involved. young Gophers could expect some rough Tournament patrons, who contribute at least $500to help defray expenses, this year include Allison going. But they rose to the occasion, staying Williams Company, Fluoroware Inc., Lyman Lumber Company, Cimline, Marathon Oil Company with the Wolverines and losing in the last and Solarium Systems, Inc. seconds 66-64. Davis and Marc Wilson paced The Showcase receives support, too, from individuals who contribute financial support and are the Gophers with 17 and 16 points, respec­ dubbed "Honorary Coaches." There are also the companies who buy advertising in the program tively, but Michigan had four players in double and those who contribute specific products to the tournament. figures with Glen Tarpley leading all scorers "You might think that all those sponsors would be more than adequate to meet our needs," Noyce with 21. Minnesota was outrebounded in the said, "but the cost of putting on a tournament like this runs in the area of $20,000. We have been second half 22-12 but managed to maintain a lucky that, because of the outstanding financial support of our sponsors, absolutely no money lead until only 3 minutes remained. Michigan's needs to come out of the University budget." full court pressure, a debatable call against . But Noyce was quick to add that a major tennis tournament needs more than just money to make Alexander and a missed last ditch effort by It successful. Manpower is an extremely important commodity as well. "We are lucky to have the Wilson all worked against the Gophers to assistance of some notable support groups which are associated directly with the University and cause their defeat to the number one team in the tennis program. The Baseline Club, which was founded by Bob Larson and Warren Jones was the conference. originally organized to promote attendance at home matches. They and the Golden Ser'vers, • another tennis booster club, have really helped us to reach our goals by raising funds and giving us ON THE INSIDE commitments of time and energy. The graduate M Club is also instrumental in running the Showcase. Their members serve as hosts for the tournament and all the groups help us with any • Diving Coach Craig Lincoln expenses which aren't covered by our other sponsors." • University Spirit Groups Jerry Noyce has seen his idea come to fruition over the last few years. During a typical tourna­ • Gynmastics Recap ment several thousand local fans attend the Republic Showcase and are treated to hours of very exciting tennis. But Noyce knows that an idea is only a dream without help and he feels lucky that • Showcase Results corporate Minnesota has turned his idea into reality. • Hockey STATS - RESULTS - SCHEDULFS

BASKETBALL (Cumulative for 22 games) HOCKEY (Cumulative for 37 games) FGM FTM ALL GAMES GP FGA PCT FTA PCT REB AVG PTS AVG HIGH GP GA TP Davis-g 22 174-355 490 64-74 865 88 4.0 412 18.7 28 P. Mlcheletti-w 34 44 38 82 Shasky-c 22 116-198 586 59-80 738 152 6.9 291 13.2 27 R Erdall-c 34 20 42 62 Wllson-g 22 79-180 .439 49-66 742 59 2.7 207 9.4 20 C Millen-c 28 20 33 53 Alexander-g 22 64-134 478 43-56 .768 47 2.1 171 7.8 23 T. Okerlund-w 37 11 22 33 Sm'th-t 19 58-131 443 12-17 706 74 3.9 128 67 20 M Guentzel-d 37 3 29 32 Jackson-g 21 36-93 387 13-15 867 29 1.4 85 4.0 12 T Rothstein-w 28 12 19 31 Wililams-f 16 19-34 559 2-3 667 35 2.2 40 2.5 16 W Chapman-w 37 18 10 28 VanDenElnde-c 19 11-21 524 5-10 500 13 7 27 1.4 4 T. Parenteau-d 36 8 16 24 Hanson-g 11 4-14 286 5-7 714 15 1.4 13 1.2 5 K. Larson-d 37 1 23 24 Holmgren-f.ie 8 2-8 250 0-1 000 9 11 4 .5 2 T Keltln-d 35 4 19 23 T. Bergland-w 37 6 11 17 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS P. Brolen-c 35 8 8 16 11/24 UM 75. WlsconslO-GB 71 1/19 UM 81. MiChigan State 75 S.Orth-c 30 6 8 14 11/28 UM 61. Connectlcul60 1/24 UM 72. WisconSin 62 J. Labatt-w 24 5 8 13 12/1 UM 85. Montana State 71 1/26 Northwestern 56. UM 51 M. Anderson-w 26 6 6 12 12/8 UM 46. Prrnceton 44 1/31 OhiO State 76. UM 62 G Shopek-d 31 2 10 12 12/11 Indiana Stale 94. UM 86 2/2 Ind,ana 89. UM 66 E Lempe-w/c 21 3 5 8 12/15 UM 57. Oregon 53 2/6 Iowa 70. UM 65 D. Grannis-w 23 2 6 8 12/17 UM 88. ArIZona 79 2'13 UM 73. MiChigan State 64 B Yor.-w 18 3 4 7 12/20 Arkansas 56. UM 46 2/16 Michigan 66. UM 64 E Dornfeld-d 4 a 2 2 12/22 Detroit 77. UM 67 2/21 at Northwestern C Mack-d 16 0 2 2 12/26 UM 70. Marquelle 62 2/24 " at WlsconsJn T Ward-d 26 a 1 1 1/3 UM 60. IllinOIS 58 2/28 ...... •..... •• INDIANA J. Blue-g 24 0 1 1 1/5 Purdue 74. UM 65 3/2 ...... •...... OHIOSTATE 1/12 UM 65. Iowa 57 3/7 ...... ••...... • •. at Purdue GOALIE RECORDS 1/17 MiChigan 97. UM 65 3/9 ...... •..... at IllIOois GA GP MINS W-L-T GA AVG STOPS S% SO Blue 23 1365 17-6-0 69 303 558 .890 1 NETTERS TAKE SECOND Pietrangelo 17 912 8-3-3 52 3.42 356 873 0 HOCKEY SCHEDULE AND RESULTS IN REPUBLIC SHOWCASE 10/5 UM 2, Lake Superior Sl 0 10/6 UM 6. Lake Superior St 1 '10/12 UM 4. Denver U 4 Nido's final service. '10113 UM 9. Denver U 4 "I only have one complaint about this tourna­ Gopher teams participated in all three dou­ "10119 UM 5, Boston U 2 bles finals. They lost at the #1 and 2 positions "10/20 Boston U 5. UM 4 ment," said Clemson tennis coach Chuck "10/26 UM 4. Maine U 2 Kriese. "Everyone treated us so well I was and captured the #3 crown. Matt Grace and "10/27 UM 8. Ma,ne U 1 afraid our team would relax too much." But Chuck Merzbacher put up a valiant fight at #1, "11/2 UM 6. Northeastern U 1 Kriese needn't have worried. His 9th ranked but bowed to Clemson's doubles team of "11/3 UM 6. Norlheastern U 5 Tigers put on an outstanding display of excel­ Matuszewski and Brandon Walters 6-3, 6-4. '11/9 UM 6. Colorado U, 4 '11/10 UM 5. Colorado U, 1 lent tennis and won the 4th Annual Republic The Clemson team capitalized on their spec­ "11/17 UM 3. Providence 3 Airlines Showcase with 28 points. The Go­ tacular abilities at the net and showed why they "11118 Providence U 3. UM 2 phers also turned in fine performances to finish recently won the National Collegiate Indoor "11/23 UM 8. Boston U 2 second, beating both Texas and Cal-Berkeley title. •'11124 UM 4. Boston U 2 At the #2 position, Kolaric and David Black­ •'11/30 UM 6. Lowell U 3 who are presently ranked above them in the "12/1 UM 5. Lowell U 3 national standings. stone lost to the Tigers, 6-2, 7-5, but Casey '12/14 North Dakota 4. UM 1 Steve DeVries, a sophomore from Cal-Berke­ Merickel and Tom Olmscheid stormed back '12/15 UM 5, North Dakota 3 ley took the #1 singles, beating Clemson's from a first set loss to win at #3 over Cal-Berke­ 12/21 UM 8. 1I1inois-Ch,cago 7 Richard Matuszewski in the final. The Tigers ley 2-6, 6-4, 7-6. 12/22 UM 5. IllinOis-Chicago 3 12/28 UM 5. U.S. International 1 were unstoppable in singles play, and taking Gopher coach Jerry Noyce said he was ex­ 12/29 UM 11 US International 5 top honors in the #2, 3, 4, and 5 slots while tremely ple'ased with the way his team played 112 Spartak (USSR) 5, UM 2 Texas took #6. Miguel Nido, however, had to during the weekend. "I really think this is going "1/4 New Hampshire 3. UM 2 fight to take the #3 title from Minnesota's Peter to give us a lot more confidence and improve "1/5 UM 4, New Hampshire 3 our national ranking," he said. '1/11 UM 6. Wisconsin 5 Kolaric in the third set, but was unable to break '1/12 WisconSin 5. UM 4 '1/18 UM 6. Minnesota-Duluth 6 GOALIE BLUE GETS FIRST SHUTOUT '1/19 Minnesota-Duluth 8. UM 6 "1/25 UM 6-Colorado College 2 The hockey Gophers won three of their last But Minnesota had a tougher time of it in '1/26 Colorado College 5. UM 4 their first game in Denver the next weekend. '2/1 UM 4, Michigan Tech 1 four games but will have to settle for second '2/2 Michigan Tech 7, UM 5 place in the WCHA standings behind Duluth as The Pioneers' game plan of hitting the Gophers •2/8 UM 7. Northern MIchigan 1 the Bulldogs clinched first place with a victory as often and as hard as possible to slOW them '2/9 UM 3, Northern Michigan a over Michigan Tech on Feb. 16. down worked, as Denver came back from a 4-1 '2/15 U of Denver 5. UM 4 Minnesota had an outstanding weekend ser­ deficit to defeat Minnesota 5-4. Wally Chap­ '2/16 UM 7. U. of Denver 2 man, Millen, Gary Shopek and Rick Erdall all '2/22-23 ...••..••••...••. U OF NORTH DAKOTA ies at home on Feb. 9-10 against Northern 'WCHA Serres Michigan. Playing in the newly christened scored for the Gophers and goalie Blue record­ •• Hockey East Conference Series Mariucci Arena they swept the series against ed 37 saves but the Pioneers wouldn't give up. the Wildcats 7-1 on Friday and 3-0 on Satur­ The second game of the series was a differ­ day. Goalie John Blue played both games and ent story, however, with the Gopher squad was rewarded with his first collegiate shutout bombing Denver 7-2. Minnesota was able to on Saturday. He had 47 saves for the series, more effectively handle a rough game on Sat­ getting strong support in his shutout, needing urday and took a 4-0 lead in the first period on only 20 saves that night. Pat Micheletti again goals by Mike Guentzel, Tom Rothstein, Tom made it clear that he is a force to be reckoned Parenteau and Erdall. Millen scored only 58 with, scoring three goals and getting two seconds into the second period and the Go­ assists over the weekend. Billy Yon and Corey phers notched their final goals at the end of • Millen each also collected a pair of goals in the that period when Tony Kellin and Micheletti series and the Gophers had their first sweep found the net. Blue again handled the goaltend­ since beating Lowell in early December. ing duties, making 21 saves. Diving Coach Craig Lincoln

"Craig's national and international experience has been a peted at the college level," he con­ tinued. "Some of the biggest great asset to our team, both from a recruiting standpoint and changes I've seen are the increase because of his ability to share those experiences with our in the degree of difficulty of the • divers and to help them learn from them. He is also a fine dives and the intensity of the train­ example of a Minnesota athlete who stayed in the state and ing needed to master them. One accomplished a great deal. " aspect of the sport I'm very happy to see on the increase is the great­ Paul Stearns er number of good athletes. Div­ ing has been gaining a lot more Craig Lincoln had never really planned to be a diver. But when he recog nition over the last few years was 13 he developed a crush on a girl on the diving team and decided but we still have a long way to go. the best way to get to know her was to join the team. He proceeded to We need a lot more developmen­ take a third place in the first meet he entered and when he was in the tal programs than there are cur­ 9th grade he was already diving with the high school varsity squad at rently. There were less registered Hopkins (Minn.) divers than athletes in any other John Walker, the Minnesota diving coach from 1966-72, apparently sport in the Olympics last year with the exception of team handball." decided Craig had made the right decision because he recruited him But while Lincoln becomes very serious when talking about his very hard to join the Gophers. Walker's instincts proved correct as chosen sport, he also has a sense of humor which can be best des­ Lincoln had an outstanding career at Minnesota. He was a three-time cribed as "off the wall." He is fond of playing practical jokes on his Big 10 champion, twice in 3-meter and once in 1-meter, a national Cooke Hall officemates Stearns and gymnastic coach Fred Roethlis­ champion in 3-meter, silver medalist in the 1971 Pan American Games berger. Stearns recently spent several weeks trying to figure out where and a bronze medalist in the 1972 Olympics. the "beep-beep" noise was coming from at 11:10 a.m. every day. It After his Olympic triumph, Lincoln returned to Minnesota and took turned out that Lincoln had taped a broken watch under Stearns' chair over for the departing Walker. He coached until 1976 and then left to and managed to keep a straight face while the swim coach searched pursue other interests. But he didn't stay away for long. In 1978 he for the irritating device. came back to the University to work on his master's degree in sports Both Stearns and Roethlisberger expressed regret at Lincoln's psychology and in 1981 became the interim coach for the diving team. recent announcement that he was leaving the University of Minnesota. He has been coaching the men's and women's teams ever since. He and his new wife Margaret, a free-lance writer and marketing "I've loved coaching at Minnesota," Lincoln said. "This state has a consultant, will be mOVing to California after the diving season is over. tremendous amount of high school talent and the athletes here have a "He has been a great coach and has brought a lot of talent to strong loyalty to their state. I've worked with many outstanding divers Minnesota," Stearns said. over the years. "And," Roethlisberger added, "it's going to be awfully quiet around "There have been quite a few changes in the sport since I com- here." Rah! Rah! Ski-U-Mah tit Until 1898, cheering for university sports And they have to practice a lot. teams only occurred when the fans in the The football/basketball cheerleaders and the stands thought something exciting had hap­ danceline practice three times a week for three pened on the field or on the court. But in that hours each night during the fall and winter year. University of Minnesota student John seasons. The hockey cheerleaders have short­ "Jack" Campbell decided that the fans could er practices, but they have to conduct their benefit from someone leading organized sup­ maneuvers on ice skates which speeds up the port for the team and cheerleading was born. fatigue factor. Cheerleading has changed considerably over the last 87 years. Originally a few men with matching sweaters and megaphones stood on the sidelines and tried to encourage the fans to get behind their teams. Modern day cheerlead­ ers lead cheers too, but in addition they per­ form difficult stunts and tumbling maneuvers which require hours of practice and precise execution. The hours of practice and accurate execu­ tion are also trademarks of the Golden Girls danceline and the hockey cheerleaders at the U of M. These three separate spirit groups all squads of cheerleaders sponsor clinics in the have one main objective in common, to get fall to share their knowledge with high school Golden Gopherfans jumping up and down and students from around the state. The danceline making as much noise as possible in support of holds a competition in which high school lines the football, basketball or hockey team. compete for the chance to perform at a Gopher The spirit group members have to conform basketball game. The spirit groups hope that to the same academic standards that are re­ these opportunities for the students to visit the quired of all Gopher athletes. They must main­ campus will help to encourage them to attend tain a specific cumulative grade point average the university and to tryout for a Minnesota and take a minimum of 12 credits per quarter. squad at some point in their college career. The squads are also called upon to assist at athletic department fund raising functions and often travel around the Twin Cities and the When asked why she first joined the Golden state to help judge high school tryouts and Girls, senior co-captain Julie Carson said, "It competitions. They are also in great demand to was a good way to get involved and meet peo­ participate in community functions such as the ple. In a school as large as the University of Aquatennial and Winter Carnival, parades and Minnesota that can be difficult. I also love to to appear at business conventions. dance and like the feeling that I'm doing some­ But all the members of each squad feel that • thing to help increase school spirit. I think all their main function is that of generating as the girls on the line feel pretty much the same much fan support as possible for the Golden way. Besides, we have a lot of fun together." Gophers and they hope to improve their ability Hockey Cheerleaders 1984-85 In addition to performing at games, both to do so every year. .------_. ------

GOPHER CHATTER The Gopher Chatter is published 25 times a year The Golden Gophers by the University of Minnesota Department of Men's Intercollegiate Athletics. "M" letter winners, booste club members and contributors of $25 or mar annually to the Williams Fund will receive copies of Winners in Every Way the Chatter. You may become a member of the University of Minnesota Williams Fund by contributing at anyone of the following levels. All contributions are tax deductible. Bernie Bierman Hall of Fame Supporting Your Efforts $25.000 commitment, usually paid over 10 years. or a deferred gift of $50,000 Golden Gopher Club $1.000 annually for a minimum commitment of $10.000 over 10 years Wally McCarthy's Lindahl Olds Maroon & Gold Club $500 annually for a minimum commitment of $5.000 over 10 years Bruce Smith Club $250 annually for a minimum commitment of $2.500 over 10 years Century Club $100 annual contribution Gold Club $25 annual contribution I 1900 West 78th Street MInneapolis, Minnesota 55423 For more information about the Williams Fund contact Tom Barron, Director. at (612) 373-4924. or L Jane Barlow, Executive Assistant at (612) 373-4293 Paul Glel, Director, Men's Intercollegiate Athletics Gerald O'Dell, Assistant to the Director for Pro- Gopher Gymnasts On A Roll motions and Marketing, Gopher Chatter editor Bob Peterson, Sports Information Director Tom Greenhoe, Assistanf Sports Information The Big Ten Gymnastic Championships he said. "I've certainly been looking for­ Wendell Vandersluis, Photographer are only a little more than a month away ward to this day. Fourteen years is long Jeff Christensen, Photographer (March 23-24 at Williams Arena) and the enough." Brenda Davis, Promotions Assistant John Kaiser, Sr. Office Assistant A week later, on Feb. 10, the Gophers Gopher gymnasts are busy serving notice University of Minnesota Williams Fund that they will again be a force to be reck­ traveled to DeKalb, 111., where they scored 516 - 15th Avenue SE oned with. another strong victory over Northern Illi­ Minneapolis, MN 55455 In the two meets in which they have nois, 276.6to 269.25. Collin Godkin scored competed in February they have had two a career-high 56.15 points to win the all­ big wins. They started out the month with around competition. His win included TRADITION a victory over Iowa State which had to be career marks in three events, the pommel counted as one of the most satisfying of horse, rings and parallel bars. Coach coach Fred Roethlisberger'scareer.ln his Roethlisberger was pleased with his team's outstan:~~~~:Coaches • 14 years of competition against the Cy­ efforts and felt that although they weren't Over the years, the University of Minnesota clones, Roethlisberger had been unable turning in peak performances yet, they has had the good fortune to be the home to to defeat them, until this year. To the were showing a consistency which is im­ manyoutstanding diVing coaches. Frank Oman, Minnesota team this meet was as much as portant in the sport. Jamie Gerardo and 1975-81, dove for the Gophers as a student. matter of pride as it was a competition Rob Brown also turned in fine all-around Before joining the Gopher staff he coached at and they came out swinging. Behind performances, finishing second and third, Minnesota high schools for 12 years and was strong performances by Dave Menke on respectively, in that competition. named National Age Group Coach of the Year. The Gophers will be in California for John Walker, 1966-72, was a member of three the vault, and outstanding routines by Big 10 Championship teams while at Indiana Steve Braun, Collin Godkin and Menke two meets this week against Cal State and tutored present coach Craig Lincoln. Bob on the pommel horse, the Gophers pulled Fullerton and UCLA before returning to Webster, 1965, was a two-time Olympic gold out a 275.1 to 272.55 victory. Roethlis­ meet Michigan at Williams Arena on medalist and Ron O'Brien, 1962, is the current berger could not have been more pleased. March 2. coach of Greg Louganis, star performer at the "It's been important to us for a long time," 1984 Summer Olympics.

~iUiPiiER NON-PROFIT ORG, ~iiATTER U.S. POSTAGE PAID 516 15th Ave. S.E. Permit No. 411 Bierman Athletic Building Minneapolis, Minn. University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 • March 6, 1985 Meet The Recruits... Gopher Pucksters Advance in Playoffs Playing Northern Michigan in the first round of the WCHA playoffs was sup­ posed to be only a minor inconvenience for the Minnesota hockey squad. But the Wildcats put up a bigger fight than ex­ pected and forced the Gophers to play some of their best hockey of the season to win the total goal series 9-8. The Gophers started quickly in the first period of their Saturday game at Mari­ ucci Arena, but were able to get the puck past Northern Michigan's outstanding net minder John Corrigan only once in 19 Seven of the nine Minnesota high school seniors who committed to the U of M were able to sign on attempts. Corey Millen scored the first the campus In person with Coach Lou Holtz on February 13, 1985. They are (seated I-r) Dennis goal for the Gophers and Tony Kellin and Ryan, Bryan Suess, Dale Conant, (standing I-r) J.J. Lennon, Shawn Day, Jon Melander, Landan Wally Chapman each added one in the Hagert. Not pictured are Dan Lllmatta and Mike Turgeon who live out state. third period, but the Wildcats came back A football coach never really knows what Paul, 4.9 in the 40, All-State in football, will with two goals 22 seconds apart in the e third to come away with a 4-3 victory. kind of recruits he has until he sees them in major in fields related to Architecture. practice and on the field in a game situation. Dan liimatta, offensive/defensive line, 6'5", The Gophers knew they had to come However, if Minnesota's 1985 recruits look as 225 Ibs., Aurora-Hoyt Lakes, lettered in foot­ up with a two-goal win on Sunday if they good on the collegiate field and in the class­ ball, skiing, baseball, basketball, hockey and wanted to advance and the possibility of rooms as they did on the fields and classrooms golf, 3.8 GPA, plans to major in Electrical or that looked remote in the first period of their high schools and junior colleges, the Mechanical Engineering. when the Wildcats scored two unanswer­ Golden Gophers can claim an outstanding re­ Jon Melander, tight end/defensive end, 6'7", ed goals. But halfway through the period cruiting year. 220 Ibs., Fridley, 4.9 in the 40, All-State in foot­ Following are brief sketches of the 27 young ball, also lettered in basketball and track, 13th the Minnesota scoring machine kicked men who have committed to the University of in senior class, will major in Electrical Engi­ into gear and Chapman and Kellin scored Minnesota this year. neering. to even things up. JUNIOR COLLEGE SIGNEES: Dennis Ryan, defensive line, 6'3", 235 Ibs., Theo Barley, defensive back, 6'2", 180 Ibs., Hill-Murray, SI. Paul, 4.8 in the 40, All-State in from Spring Valley, CA, Southwestern Junior football, also lettered in basketball and was a College, 4.6 in the 40, majoring in Psychology. weight man in track, will major in Business. Rocky Gallord, wide receiver, 5'11", 180 Bryan Suess, offensive line/linebacker, 6'2", Ibs., from San Diego, CA, San Diego Mesa 215 Ibs., Kasson-Mantorville, 4.72 in the 40, College, 4.5 in the 40. All-Conference on both offense and defense, Matt Martinez, defensive back, 5'11",185 also lettered in basketball and baseball, 12th in Ibs., from Glendale, AZ, Glendale Community senior class, plans a Business major. College, 4.5 in the 40, bench presses 320 Ibs., Mike Turgeon, linebacker, 6'3", 218 Ibs., 3.0 GPA, majoring in Engineering. Warren, 4.7 in the 40, All-Conference for two Donald Pollard, defensive back, 6'1", 218 years in football, also lettered in basketball Ibs., from Oakland, CA, Chabot College, 4.6 in and track, 87 GPA (on scale of 100), Counsel­ the 40,33" vertical jump, B- GPA, majoring in ing or Psychology major. Communications. OUT OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES: MINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL SIGNEES: Pudgy Abercrombie, tailback, 5'8",180 Ibs., Dale Conant, fullback, 6'2", 200 Ibs., Apple Alquippa High School (PAl. 4.54 in the 40, Valley, 4.6 in the 40, All-State in football, cap­ All-State and All Western Pennsylvania in foot­ tain of his team, also lettered in basketball and ball, runs the 100 and 200 in track, career rush­ track, 3.0 GPA, will major in Business. ing was 4,753 yards. Shawn Day, defensive end, 6'7", 220 Ibs., Patrick Cummings, tailback, 6'2", 198 Ibs., Continued on page 3 _Bloomington Jefferson, 4.9 in the 40, All-State West High School (Madison, WI), 4.6 in the 40, "in football, also lettered in basketball. also lettered in basketball, 3.5 GPA, plans to ON THE INSIDE Landan Hagert, offensive guard, 6'4", 225 major in Business. Ibs., Bloomington Kennedy, 4.9 in the 40, All­ Steve Franklin, running back/defensive back, • Diving Coach Craig Lincoln State in football, also lettered in wrestling and 5'11",185 Ibs., Groveland High School (FL), • University Spirit Groups track, interested in physical therapy as a 4.5 in the 40, All-State 1st team, MVP in Citrus • Gynmastics Recap career. Bowl, also lettered in basketball and baseball, • Showcase Results J.J. Lennon, offensive guard/defensive tack­ B- GPA . • Hockey le, 6'2'12', 235 Ibs., SI. Thomas Academy, SI. Continued on page 3 STATS - RESULTS - SCHEDULES

BASKETBAll (Cumulative for 26 games) HOCKEY (Cumulative for 41 games) FGM FTM ALL GAMES GP FGA PCT FTA PCT REB AVG PTS AVG HIGH Dav1s-gif 26 208-421 494 73-86 849 123 4.7 489 18.8 28 GP G A TP Shasky-c 26 142-249 570 75-107 701 181 70 359 13.8 27 P. Mlchelettl-w 38 46 41 87 Wllson-g 26 100-221 452 58-78 .7 44 73 28 258 9.9 20 R Erdall-c 38 21 46 67 Alexander-g 24 69-148 466 43-56 768 53 22 181 75 23 C Millen-c 32 21 34 55 Smlth-! 19 58-131 443 12-17 706 74 39 128 6.7 20 T. Okerlund-w 41 13 22 35 Jackson-g 25 49-118 415 16-19 842 35 1.4 114 4.6 12 M. Guentzel-d 41 3 32 35 Wlillams-f 20 34-69 493 5-6 833 61 3 1 73 3.7 17 T Rothsteln-w 32 12 22 34 VanOenEinde-c 22 12-22 545 5-10 500 16 .7 29 1.3 4 W. Chapman-w 41 21 11 32 Hanson-g 14 8-24 .333 5-8 625 25 1.8 21 1.5 6 T. Parenteau-d 40 9 19 28 Holmgren-fic 10 2-8 250 0-1 .000 10 10 4 4 2 K. Larson-d 41 2 26 28 Olson-f 2 1-1 1.000 0-0 000 0 00 2 2.0 2 T Kellln-d 39 6 20 26 BASKETBAll SCHEDULE AND RESULTS T, Bergland-w 41 6 11 17 p, Broten-c 38 8 8 16 11/24 UM 75. WlSconsln-GB 71 1/19 UM 81, Michigan State 75 S.Orth-c 32 6 9 15 11/28 UM 61. Connecticut 60 L24 UM 72, WisconSin 62 J, Labatt-VI 28 5 8 13 12/1 UM 85. Montana State 71 126 Northwestern 56, UM 51 M. Anderson-w 29 6 6 12 128 UM 46, Princeton 44 131 OhiO State 76, UM 62 G. Shopek-d 35 2 10 12 12/11 Indiana State 94. UM 86 ~,' ~; :'HJlana 89. UM 66 B, Yon-w 22 5 4 9 1215 UM 57. Oregon 53 26 Iowa 70. UM 65 E, Lempe-w,-c 25 3 5 8 1217 UM 88. Anzona 79 7.1 'j UM 73 Michigan State 64 D. Grannls-w 23 2 6 8 12 20 Arkansas 56. UM 46 2,16 Michigan 66. UM 64 E. Dornleld-d 4 0 2 2 12 22 DetrOit 77. UM 67 2/21 UM 74, Northwestern 48 C Mack-d 18 0 2 2 12/26 UM 70. Marquette 62 2/24 Wisconsin 65, UM 61 T. Ward-d 28 0 1 1 1'3 UM 60, IllinOIS 58 2/28 Indiana 79, UM 68 1'5 Purdue 74. UM 65 3/2 OhiO State 78, UM 77 1/12 UM 65, Iowa 57 GOALIE RECORDS 3/7 ...... at Purdue GA 1/17 Michigan 97 UM 65 319 ,,,., .. '.,...... at IllinoIs GP MINSW-L-T GA AVG STOPS S% SO Blue 27 1605 19-8-0 85 3.18 676 888 1 DAVIS APPLAUDED AT LAST HOME GAME Pietrangelo 17 912 8-3-3 52 3.42 356 873 0 Even before Captain Tommy Davis' name HOCKEY SCHEDULE AND RESULTS was announced at the Ohio State game, Minne­ 10/5 UM 2, Lake Supeflor SI. 0 sota fans were on their feet cheering their 10/6 UM 6, Lake Supeflor SI 1 '10/12 UM 4, Denver U 4 appreciation for the Golden Gopher's only '10/13 UM 9, Denver U 4 senior making his last home court appearance "10/19 UM 5, Boston U 2 on March 2. "10/20 Boston U 5, UM 4 Unfortunately, Davis' team-high 21 points "10/26 UM 4, Maine U 2 "10/27 UM 8. Maine U 1 were unable to offset some lucky bounces that "11/2 UM 6, Northeastern U 1 went the Buckeye's way and Ohio State "11/3 UM 6. Northeastern U 5 squeaked by the Gophers 78-77. '11/9 UM 6, Colorado U, 4 '11/10 UM 5. Colorado U, 1 The Buckeyes and Golden Gophers both "11/17 UM 3, Providence 3 shot over 60 percent from the field in the first "11118 Providence U 3, UM 2 half. but State took a 40-36 lead into the locker "11/23 UM 8, Boston U 2 room. When they returned they built up an "11/24 UM 4, Boston U 2 "11/30 UM 6. Lowell U 3 11-point lead with 15 minutes left in the game "1211 UM 5. Lowell U 3 but Minnesota came back and led 75-74 with '12/14 North Dakota 4, UM 1 1'1, minutes on the clock. A bad bounce on '12/15 UM 5, North Dakota 3 12121 UM 8, Illinois-Chicago 7 Troy Taylor's free throw enabled Ohio State to 12/22 UM 5, illinois-Chicago 3 convert a 3-point play and take a two-point 12/28 UM 5. U.S. International 1 lead. With four seconds left and trailing by one 12/29 UM 11, U.S. International 5 1/2 Spartak (USSR) 5, UM 2 with no time outs remaining Marc Wilson "'/4 New Hampshire 3, UM 2 failed to connect on a desperation half-court "115 UM 4, New Hampshrre 3 shot and the Gophers had a disapointing one­ '1111 UM 6, Wisconsin 5 point loss despite four players being in double '1/12 Wisconsin 5, UM 4 '1/18 UM 6. Minnesota-Duluth 6 figures. '1/19 Minnesota-Duluth 8, UM 6 On Feb. 21. Minnesota avenged an earlier '1/25 UM 6-Colorado College 2 loss to Northwestern, whipping the Wildcats '1/26 Colorado College 5, UM 4 '2/1 UM 4. Michigan Tech 1 74-48. Highlights on the game included Davis '2/2 Michigan Tech 7, UM 5 getting a career-high 10 rebounds, freshman '2/8 UM 7. Northern MIchigan 1 forward George Williams scoring a career­ '2/9 UM 3, Northern Michigan 0 high 17 points and freshman guard Todd Alex­ '2/15 U. 01 Denver 5. UM 4 '2/16 UM 7, U. of Denver 2 ander collecting a career-high eight assists. '2/22 U of North Dakota 6, UM 1 Four Gophers were in double figuers with cen­ ,. '2/23 UM 5, U of North Dakota 2 ter John Shasky also scoring 17. Minnesota "3/2 Northern Michigan 4, UM 3 , "3/2 UM 6. Northern Michigan 4 also dominated the board, outrebounding .. ~ 'WCHA Series Northwestern 45-36. •"Hockey East Conference Series Three days later, however, the Gophers Hopes for victory were high on Feb. 28 when were edged 65-61 by the Wisconsin Badgers the struggling Indiana Hoosiers came to 10TH ANNUAL ARIZONA-MINNESOTA in Madison. Davis and Shasky were the only Williams Arena but Indiana started quickly WILLIAMS FUND OUTING, Gophers in double figures, scoring 19 and 17. and led 32-16 midway through the first half MONDAY, MARCH 25 respectively. Rebounds by both teams were With Hoosier center Uwe Blab on the bench Golf, Tennis and Banquet at beautiful Rio even with each squad pulling down 29 loose for 10'/2 minutes with four fouls, Minnesota Verde, Arizona Featuring - Paul Giel ­ balls. The difference in the final score was due pulled to within five. That was the closest the Lou Holtz - Ray Scott in large part to the outstanding shooting of the Gophers got. despite 27 poi nts by Davis, 16 by For Information Call: (612) 373-4216 or Badgers' Rick Olson. who scored a game-high Shasky, and 10 by Wilson, and Indiana won Tom Barron in Arizona (602) 947-9626 28 points. the game 79-68, ------~---

Wrestling Coach Wally Johnson "Wally Johnson has been a very valuable man to the University of Almeda waiting for me with a Minnesota. Not only is he an outstanding wrestling coach but he has wheelchal r. We were married helped to cement good relations with high school coaches through- about four years later. The doc- • out the state. He also has an excellent understandIng of the athletIC tors also advised against my play- department, having been involved both as a student and as a coach in ing football anymore. Dave Bar- two sports." telma, who was the wrestling Butch Nash coach then and also helped With football, suggested that I go out Head wrestling coach Wally Johnson's biography sheet reads like a for wrestling and I've been in­ "Who's Who" in America wrestling. Some of the 22 achievements and volved in the sport ever since." honors listed, which are in addition to the 10 different coaching Johnson was away from the positions he's held, include, Chairman of Minnesota AAU Wrestling university for a few years in the 1952-68; President, NCAA Wrestling Coaches Association; Member 40s, joining the Navyduring World of the Executive Committee of the U.S. Olympic Committee 1964-72; War II and later starting wrestling President of the U.S. Wrestling Federation 1968-72; Executive Direc­ programs at both South Dakota tor, All Sports Pan American Game Trials 1967; Member of the Helms State and LutherColiege in Decorah, Foundation Hall of Fame for Wrestling; and Coach of the Year honors Iowa. While at Luther he got a phone call from Minnesota's head from both the NCAA and the U.s. Wrestling Federation. football coach Wes Fesler who asked if he was interested in filling an When asked what he considered the highlight of his illustrious assistant position with him. Fesler said, "Butch Nash recommended career, Johnson did not hesitate for a moment. "When I was a student you and if he says you're okay, that's good en0ugh for me." Johnson at the University of Minnesota (where he received both his B.S. and came back to the university in 1952 and served as freshman football M.S. degrees) I never dreamed that I would be a coach here. Coming coach from 1952-72 under Fesler and Murray Warmath. Also in 1952 back to the U in that capacity was the biggest thrill I've ever had." wrestling coach Bartelma resigned and Johnson, who had been head When Johnson arrived at the University in 1937, he came to play coach in 1941-42 while Bartelma was in the service, was tapped to football under Coach Bernie Bierman. Ironically, an accident in prac­ again take over the position and has been there ever since. tice led to him finding both a wife and a career. "I had just been After all the years Johnson has spent at the U of M, he still speaks of switched from blocking back to center," Johnson said. "Playing cen­ his experiences here using the words terrific, tremendous thrill and ter in the single wing was a complicated job. We were practicing in honor. what is now the hockey arena where there used to be just a dirt floor. I Whenever he has a break in his coaching responsibilities, Johnson went up against Orville Freeman, later Governor of Minnesota and enjoys playing racquetball and he and Almeda love to spend time at U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and somehow managed to break my their lake cabin north of Brainerd. leg. They took me to the hospital and there was a pretty nurse named

e Meet the Recruits Gopher Pucksters Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 Brent Herbel, kicker, 5'9", 160 Ibs, Grafton High School (ND), national semi-finalist for four years in Punt, Pass and Kick, 4.0 GPA, wants to major in Pre-Med or Foreign Langu­ ages. Jon Leverenz, fullback/linebacker, 6'3", 205 Ibs., Ankeny High School (IA), 4.6 in the 40, also lettered in basketball, baseball and track, 3.62 GPA, will major in Pre-Med or Engi­ neering. Steve Mayle, tight end, 6'6", 225Ibs., Timken Realizing they were in a do-or-die situ­ High School (Canton, OH), 4.7 in the 40, also ation, the Gophers stormed onto the ice plays basketball and baseball, 3.9 GPA, plans to major in Political Science and Criminology. in the second, with Rick Erdall getting a Chuck McCree, defensive back, 6'0", 175 goal only 45 seconds into the period. Ibs., Romeoville High School, (Bolingbrook, Chapman scored his second goal of the IL), 4.6 in the 40, All-State in football, Chicago day and then Billy Yon knocked in a short­ Sun- Times City Player of the Year, also let­ handed goal at 16:46. Todd Okerlund tered in basketball, will major in Business. added the Gopher's final score of the Carlos McGee, wide receiver, 6'0", 170 Ibs., game at 18;15 of the second. Despite Christian Bros High School, (University City, Northern Michigan's Bob Curtis making MO), 4.4 in the 40, also lettered in basketball a last ditch effort in the third period, when and track, played tailback in jr. year and Junior college recruits Rocky Gailord, Malt rushed over 1,300 yards. Martinez and Theo Barley. he scored his second goal, the Gophers had their mandatory two-goal win 6-4. Kenneth Page, wide receiver, 5'10", 170 Ibs, Bobby Singletary, fullback, 5'11", 215Ibs., West Aurora High School (Aurora, IL), 4.5 in Central Catholic High School, (Pittsburgh), The previous week Minnesota hosted the 40, 1st team All-State, 2nd in Illinois for 4.65 in the 40, All-Conference, also lettered in North Dakota in their final series of the Player of the Year, also lettered in basketball basketball and track. will major in Criminal and track, may be interested in becoming a Justice. WCHA regular season. chef. Trint Trip, offensive/defensive line, 6'6", 260 Ed Penn, tailback, 6'2", 200 Ibs., Hillsborough Ibs, Mondovi High School (WI), 4.9 in the 40, The Fighting Sioux were just that in the _High SChOol,.(Tampa, FL), 4.6 in the 40, Ali­ All-Conference, All-Northwest Wisconsin, also first game, defeating the Golden Gophers _State, Player of the Year in Tampa Bay area, lettered in track, wrestling and basketball, 6-1 in a game marred by 32 penalties. also lettered In track and baseball, 3.1 GPA, plans an Agriculture major. will major in Physical Education. Robert Yurick, wide receiver, 6'6", 195 Ibs, The follOWing evening, Senior Night, Roselle Richardson, quarterback, 6'2", 210 Rocky River High School (OH), 4.75 in the 40, the Gophers came back with a ven­ Ibs., Western Reserve High School (Warren, All-Conference, on the Cleveland Plain Dealer geance, led by Pat Micheletti's two goals, OH), 4.6 in the 40, All-State in football, Player Dream Team, All-Sun West, also lettered in to beat the Sioux 5-2. Minnesota's other of the Year in the area, top player on the basket­ basketball and baseball, B- GPA, wants career three goals were scored by seniors Tom ball squad, plans to major in Psychology. in Physical Therapy Parenteau, Yon and Kurt Larson. GOPHER CHATTER The Gopher Chatter is published 25 times a year The Golden Gophers by the University of Minnesota Department of Men's Intercollegiate Athletics. "M"letter winners. booster club members and contributors of $25 or more annually to the Williams Fund will receive copies of Winners in Every Way the Chatter. You may become a member of the University of Minnesota Williams Fund by contributing at anyone of the following levels. All contributions are tax deductible. Bernie Bierman Hall of Fame Supporting Your Efforts $25.000 commitment. usually paid over 10 years. or a deferred gift of $50,000 Golden Gopher Club $1.000 annually for a minimum commitment Wally McCarthy's Lindahl Olds of $10,000 over 10 years Maroon & Gold Club $500annually fora minimum commitment of $5.000 over 10 years Bruce Smith Club $250annuallyfora minimum commitment of $2.500 over 10 years Century Club $100 annual contribution Gold Club $25 annual contribution For more information about the Williams Fund contact Tom Barron, Director. at (612) 373-4924. or Jane Barlow, Executive Assistant, at (612) 373-4293. Paul Giel, Director, Men's Intercollegiate Athletics Gerald O'Dell, Assistant to the Director for Pro- motions and Marketing. Gopher Chatter editor Bob Peterson. Sports Information Director Tom Greenhoe. Assistant Sports Information Wendell Vandersluis, Photographer Jeff Christensen. Photographer Brenda Davis. Promotions Assistant John Kaiser. Sr. Office Assistant University ot Minnesota Williams Fund 516 - 15th Avenue SE Minneapolis. MN 55455

TRADITION TRIVIA Wrestling Highlights Coach Wally Johnson's 1956-57 wrestling squads were undefeated in conference dual meets. His 1957 and 1959 teams were Big Ten Champions. During 1957-58 Minnesota wres­ tlers built up a string of 23 consecutive dual meet victories. In 1981-82 the Gophers had a 17-2 record and were runner-up to national champion On Saturday, March 2, the hockey arena at the University of Minnesota was officially renamed Iowa in the Big 10. They were also ranked fifth Mariucci Arena to honor former Gopher coach John Marluccl. Those participating In the in the nation that year. ceremony were (I-r) AI Shaver, MC; Paul Glel, Men's Athletic Director; John Mariuccl; William Olympians Dan Chandler. Evan Johnson Wirtz, Chairman NHL Board of Governors; Bob Ritter, fellow Hall of Fame member; Glen Sonmor, and Jim Martinez all wrestled collegiately for North Stars coach; Herb Brooks, former Gopher coach; Lou Nanne, North Stars general manager. the Golden Gophers.

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Offic:l8··IN....rOf"'Mln_~h.... March 18, 1985 MEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS - ..-----.... Take Me Out To The Ball Game... Gophers in NCAA Quarterfinals It's spring and many a person's fancy IS turning to thoughts of baseball. The Minnesota Minnesota's hockey Gophers are headed for Gophers are getting a jump on the season when they host the Wheaties Baseball Tournament of Boston to take on Boston College In the NCAA Champions, March 29-31, at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome. quarterfinals, despite losing last weekends The weekend will be filled with a variety of baseball-related actiVities and Coach John total-goal series in Duluth 10-8 Anderson said, "We hope we can generate interest in the U's baseball program and make it a lot The Gophers started strong on Friday night, of fun for everyone who attends any of the events. It's also an playing an outstanding game and defeated the excellent opportunity for us to raise some funds for what is Bulldogs 6-4. A strong defense and il lot of conSidered a non-revenue sport." hustie were the keys to Minnesota's victory as The schedule is as follows: the Gophers held the Bulldogs to only 20 shots FRIDAY, MARCH 29 on goal. The scoring was spread around with OPENING DOUBLE HEADER! Wally Chapman getting two goals and Single 4:00 p.m. Indiana St. (18th ranked) vs. Oral Roberts (17th goals pumped in by Pat Micheletti, Tom Roth­ ranked) stein. Todd Okerlund and Corey Millen, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota vs. Arizona (4th ranked) Minnesota is Unwilling to concede defeat With only a two­ not yet ranked as their season is just starting. goal deficit going into the second game, the SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Bulldogs came out With the throttle Wide open 9:30-11:30 a.m. ANNUAL U OF M BASEBALL CLINIC. on Saturday night. Behind the oustandlng Coaches and players from each competing team will goaltending of Rick Kostl and hustle of Bill participate in the clinic for coaches and players of all Watson, who notched his 100th pOint thiS sea­ ages. Held on the Metrodome playing surface (Call son, the Bulldogs fought back and took the (612) 373-4205 for information.) game 6-2. The Gophers were unable to score _ 12:30 p.m. Minnesota vs. Oral Roberts until the second period when Millen ilnd Steve ., 2:30 p.m. Oral Roberts vs. Arizona Orth got the puck past Kosti, but those were 5:00 p.m. Indiana State vs. Arizona the only bright moments for them The Bull­ 7:00 p.m. Minnesota vs Indiana State dogs stormed back In the third period with three goals and took the series by two points. SUNDAY, MARCH 31 The Gophers go into the NCAA's as the third Noon Consolation Game seed in the West Division and could conceiv­ 3:00 p.m. Championship Game ably meet Duluth In the finals In Detroit M MAN REUNION ContJnued on page 2 Prior to the 7:00 p.m, game on Saturday, the Minnesota baseball program will honor its 1956 National Championship team. Arizona's coach Jerry Kindall was a member of the 1956 team and an All-American at Minnesota Coach Anderson hopes that the tournament will be an opportunity for all former baseball lettermen from the U to get together to social­ ize and reminisce about their days on the diamond. (Call (612) 373-4205.) TICKET INFORMATION Tickets are $4.00 each and one admission is good for all day. A discount of $2.00 per ticket will be given to anyone who J K' d " presents a Wheaties box top at the time of purchase. If the erry In a purchaser prints his name, address and phone number on the back of the box top, he will be eligible to win one of over 100 door prizes including the grand prize of two tickets to the 1985 All-Star Game in July. Tickets will be available at the Metrodome on the day of the game and information can be obtained by calling (612) 373-3181. COMING IN FROM OUT STATE? The Radisson Metrodome is offering a special weekend package for the Wheaties Baseball Tournament of Champions and is only a 10-minute walk from the Metrodome. For information on the pack­ WHEAnES age call (612) 333-4646 "This is one of the premiere collegiate baseball tournaments in the country," Anderson said, "and we have a lot of people behind us. It's going to be a very exciting weekend and the best thing is we know we're not going to get rained out." Kurt Larson

BIG TEN GYNMASTICS MEET ON THE INSIDE Williams Arena March 23-24 • Basketball Season Ends Saturday 7:00 p.m. Team Championship • Swim Coach Paul Stearns Sunday Noon All-Around Championship • Gopher Sports Update Sunday 7:00 p.m. Individual Event Champion • Williams Fund Calendar • Tradition Trivia ,------

STATS - RESULTS - SCHEDULES

BASKETBALL (Final Statistics) HOCKEY FGM FTM GP FGA PCT FTA PCT REB AVG PTS AVG HIGH (Cumulative for 45 games) Davls-g/f 28 225-456 493 85-101 .842 128 4.6 535 191 28 ALL GAMES Shasky-c 28 152-268 .567 77-110 700 190 6.8 381 136 27 GP G A TP Wilson-g 28 113-245 461 64-87 .736 84 3.0 290 104 20 P. Mlchelettl-w 42 48 44 92 Alexander-g 24 69-148 466 43-56 768 53 22 181 7.5 23 R. Erda"-c 42 23 50 73 Smlth-f 19 58-131 443 12-17 .706 74 3.9 128 6.7 20 C. Millen-c 36 26 35 61 Jackson-g 27 49-124 395 18-21 .857 42 1.6 116 43 12 T. Rothstein-w 36 17 28 45 Wlillams-f 22 39-77 506 5-6 833 66 3.0 83 3.8 17 T Okerlund-w 45 16 27 43 VanDenErnde-c 24 13-24 542 6-12 500 18 8 32 1.3 4 M. Guentzel-d 45 3 35 38 Hanson-g 16 12-31 387 5-8 625 34 2.1 29 1.8 6 W Chapman-w 45 23 12 35 Holmgren-f/c 12 2-9 222 0-1 000 10 .8 4 .3 2 1. Parenteau-d 44 9 22 31 Olson-f 3 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 0 00 2 7 2 T Kellin-d 43 6 24 30 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS K. Larson-d 45 2 27 29 S. Orth-c 36 7 14 21 11/24 UM 75, Wisconsln-GB 71 1/19 UM 81, Michigan State 75 T. Bergland-w 45 7 11 18 11/28 UM 61, Connecticut 60 1/24 UM 72, WisconSin 62 P. Broten-c 42 8 8 16 12/1 UM 85, Montana State 71 1/26 Northwestern 56, UM 51 J. Labatt-w 32 9 14 12/8 UM 46, Prlncefon 44 1/31 Ohio State 76, UM 62 G Shopek-d 39 2 11 13 12/11 Indiana State 94, UM 86 2/2 Indiana 89, UM 66 M. Anderson-w 33 6 6 12 12/15 UM 57, Oregon 53 2/6 Iowa 70, LIM 65 B Yon-w 26 6 4 10 12/17 UM 88, Arizona 79 2 13 LIM 73, Michigan State 64 E. Lempe-wic 25 3 5 8 12'20 Arkansas 56, UM 46 2/16 Michigan 66, UM 64 D. Grannis-w 23 2 6 8 12/22 DetrOit 77, UM 67 2/21 UM 74, Northwestern 48 E. Dornfeld-d 4 0 2 2 12/26 UM 70, Marquette 62 2/24 WisconSin 65, UM 61 C Mack-d 22 0 2 2 1/3 UM 60, IllinOIS 58 2/28 Indiana 79, UM 68 T Ward-d 28 0 1 1 1/5 Purdue 74, UM 65 3/2 Ohio State 78, UM 77 J Blue-g 32 0 1 1 1/12 UM 65, Iowa 57 3/7 Purdue 79, UM 67 1/17 MichIgan 97. UM 65 3/9 IllinOIS 82, UM 56 GOALIE RECORDS Davis Ends Career as Gopher's ALL GAMES GA No.4 AII- Time Scorer GP MINS W-L-T GA AVG STOPS S% SO The Gopher basketball team ended a disap­ Blue 32 1845 22-9-0 102 3.32 793 .886 2 pointing season on March 9 with an 82-56 loss Pietrangelo 17 912 8-3-3 52 342 356 .873 0 to Illinois. "They just wore us down," said Minnesota's only senior Tommy Davis. "We hung in there with them for a while, but then HOCKEY SCHEDULE AND RESUL. they physically wore us down." Despite havi ng 10/5 UM 2, Lake Superior Sf. 0 the Fighting Illini keying on him during the 10/6 UM 6, Lake Superior St 1 game, Davis managed to pump in 19 points, '10/12 UM 4. Denver II 4 '10/13 UM 9, Denver U 4 team-high for the Gophers. His year-end aver­ "10/19 UM 5, Boston U 2 age was 191 points which makes him Minne­ "10/20 Boston U 5, UM 4 sota's NO.4 all-time scorer, John Shasky and "'0126 LIM 4, Maine U 2 "10/27 UM 8, Maine U 1 Marc Wilson also contributed, with 11 and 15 "11/2 UM 6, Northeastern U 1 POints, respectively, but were unable to offset "11/3 UM 6, Northeastern U 5 the physical superiority of the Illini. Illinois' '11/9 UM 6, Colorado U. 4 '11110 LIM 5. Colorado lI. , 6-foot-8 Ken Norman scored 20 points and , '11 /17 UM 3. ProVidence 3 pulled down 10 rebounds, while 6-9 Anthony "11/18 Providence U 3, UM 2 Welch scored 12 and had 9 rebounds. "11/23 LIM 8. Boston U 2 Minnesota had a similarly tough experience "11124 LIM 4, Boston U 2 "11/30 UM 6. Lowell U 3 two days earlier at Purdue where the Boiler­ "12,1 UM 5. Lowell U 3 makers also dominated the boards. They had '12/14 North Dakota 4, UM 1 the advantage of two seniors going against '12115 UM 5, North Dakota 3 12/21 UM 8. illinOis-Chicago 7 Gopher freshmen Tim Hanson and George 12/22 UM 5, IllinOis-Chicago 3 Williams and Coach Jim Dutcher said, "Re­ 12/28 UM 5, US International 1 bounding dictated the game. It was their expe­ 12/29 UM 1" U.S International 5 rience and physical strength that determined 1/2 Spartak (USSR) 5, UM 2 "1/4 New Hampshire 3, UM 2 the outcome of the game." "1/5 UM 4, New Hampshire 3 There were some bright spots in the 79-67 Continued from page 1 '1/11 UM 6, Wisconsin 5 loss, however, Davis managed to score 27 To get to Duluth, Minnesota had to defeat '1112 Wisconsin 5, UM 4 arch-rival Wisconsin on the previous week­ '1/18 UM 6. Minnesota-Duluth 6 points against a tough defense, making 7 of 8 '1/19 Minnesota-Duluth 8. UM 6 free throws and 10 of 18 shots from the floor. end. They appeared to have the situation total­ '1/25 UM 6-Colorado College 2 Minnesota's other most experienced players ly under control after Saturday, going into the '1/26 Colorado College 5, UM 4 second game with a 6-0 lead, three points of '211 UM 4. Michigan Tech 1 also did well, with Wilson scoring 17 and '2/2 Michigan Tech 7, UM 5 Shasky contributing 11 points to the effort. In which were scored by Tom Rothstein who also '2/8 UM 7, Northern Michigan 1 addition to playing on Purdue's home court, chalked up an assist for good measure. Roth­ '2/9 UM 3. Northern Michigan 0 the Gophers also had to contend with the stein had four more assists on Sunday and '2/15 U. of Denver 5. UM 4 also scored the deciding goal to get the Go­ '2/16 UM 7, U of Denver 2 Boilermaker's having to save face and an "2/22 U of North Dakota 6, UM 1 NCAA bid after an 86-43 loss to Illinois the phers past the Badgers 8-7 and take the total '2/23 UM 5. U ot North Dakota 2 week before. goal series 14-7 "3/2 Northern Michigan 4, UM 3 Goalies John Blue for Minnesota and Dean "3/3 UM 6, Northern Michigan 4 Now the Gophers are looking to next year, .. '3/9 UM 6, U. of Wisconsin 0 hoping to have a good recruiting season Anderson for Wisconsin both saw more action "'3/10 UM 8, U of Wisconsin 7 which will put them back in contention. "It's than they had in a while on Sunday, each mak­ ....3/15 UM 6. LIMO 4 ing 40 saves with the teams combining for 95 .. "3116 UMD 6, LIM 2 really a critical year in recruiting," Dutcher 'WCHA Series said. "Eight of the 10 teams in the league have shots on goal. Scoring for Minnesota, in addi­ "Hockey East Conference Series won or shared the title over the last seven tion to Rothstein, were Tim Bergland, Miche­ •"2nd Round WCHA Playoffs years. Upward mobility will be tough, but there letti, Okerlund, Millen, Rick Erdall, who had '" 'WCHA Playoff champIOnship Selles is reason for hope." two power-play goals, and Billy Yon. Swinuning Coach Paul Stearns "Paul's biggest assets are his technical knowledge and his aware- Stearns hasdeveloped this ap- ness of what makes a good swimming program work. By constantly proach fromhis own expenences updating his program, Paul shows a great desire to do whatever as a competitor. Following a suc- necessary to make his team the best they can be. He has a great cessful. prep career at Hutchln- rapport with his swimmers and he's really committed to them as son (Minn.) High School where peopIe. " he won..the 50-yardS freestyletstated Craig Lincoln championship, tearns en ere the University of Minnesota and Although Minnesota's swimming season ended March 9 at the Big worked out with the swim team. 10 Championships in Indianapolis, head coach Paul Stearns' work is However, in order to help pay for by no means over. Besides training Bob Barrett for the NCAA Cham­ school, he found it necessary to pionships and recruiting high school seniors for next year's team, take a Job coaching AAU swim­ Stearns is preparing for spring training which starts In Apnl. Many ming in Minnetonka, and was not coaches might find this schedule hectic, but not Stearns, who is able to put four years experience enjoying riding the current wave of enthusiasm for Minnesota and its as a college competitor under his programs. "I'm very committed, not only to the University of Minne­ belt. After graduation, Stearns sota, but to the state and swimming within the state," Stearns said. accepted the head coaching post at Minnetonka High School for both In addition to the pride in Minnesota that Stearns tries to instill in the boys' and girls' teams. Four years and 13 All-Americans later, he his swimmers, his coaching technique emphasizes three areas: phy­ entered the college coaching ranks as an assistant to Minnesota head siology, biomechanics and psychology. "As a swimming coach I coach Bud Erickson and the next year took over the head position really need to understand these three things," Stearns said. "Physiol­ when Erickson retired. ogy and the way to set up a training program which incorporates it Stearns still gets in the pool himself whenever he has a chance. "I effectively; biomechanics for stroke mechanics; and most important, believe swimming is a lifetime sport," he said. "One of the things I in my mind, psychology. Someone who is physically and mechani­ enjoy about coaching is training the athletes to take care of them­ cally sound can help our team but if they're not able to psychologi­ selves and I want them to remember that swimming is a sport in which cally handle the stresses involved they're not going to make it." they can participate for the rest of their lives." As a result, Stearns relates to his athletes in a slightly different manner than many other coaches. "I'd say I'm pretty laid back and I'm When he's not coaching or swimming himself, Stearns enjoys bicy­ cle touring and spending time with his wife Kaye, a former U of M not really a rah-rah type of coach. Swimmers need mental focus; the swimmer herself. ability to key in on one thing and do it right. I operate better trying to help my swimmers as individuals rather than as a team as a whole."

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March 8-9. Butterflyer Bob Barrett was Minne­ Ibs., Rod Sande at 158Ibs., and Dave McDaniel sota's top finisher, placing 5th in both the 100 at 190 Ibs. and 200 fly. His times of 49.4 in the 100 and Coach Wally Johnson was pleased with the 1:48.2 in the 200 were varsity records and he way his team handled themselves. "We're a qualified for the NCAAs in the 200. young team," he said, "and we're only losing "Generally speaking we had a good meet," one senior (Evans). I think we can be pretty said Coach Paul Stearns. "The guys all per­ competitive next year." formed very well, but we are really lacking depth this year." Also making good showings were divers The Gopher track team finished up their in­ Flip Crummer, 8th in the 3-meter and 10th in door season on March 1-2 at Madison, Wis., the 1-meter, and freshman Mark Gabos, 13th with a 7th place finish at the Big 10 meet. in the 3-meter. Scott Etnyer took 10th in the Minnesota Coach Roy Griak said, "To my recol­ 200 backstroke and Minnesota finished 9th in lection, this is the most competitive indoor the meet. championship I've ever seen." Junior Ron Backes won the Gopher's only first place title with a throw of 62 feet, 7'12 inches in the shotput. With that he qualified for the NCAA meet in Syracuse, NY, on March 8-9, where he placed fifth with a toss of 63 feet, 5'12 inches and became an All-American for the second year in a row. Also placing in the Big 10 were Dave Mor­ rison, third in the 3-mile run; Brian Schmidt, sixth in the 1,000-yard run; and high jumper The Big 10 gymnastics meet will be held at Larry Mohr, who also finished sixth. Williams Arena on March 23-24. Over the weekend of March 8-10 the gynmasts split, The Big 10 wrestling meet also saw some losing their first meet of the season to Iowa fine individual performances by Gopher wres­ and winning at Wisconsin-Oshkosh. . tlers although the team finished 8th overall. Collin Godkin was successful in both out­ Senior Greg Evans, competing at 167 Ibs., ings, finishing 4th in the all-around at Iowa was the runner-up in that weight division. On and first at Oshkosh. In the process of winning his way to the finals he knocked off the num­ at Oshkosh, he captured both the parallel bar bers 2 and 3 seeds, losing in the finals to and horizontal bar events. Teammate Kevin Kistler of Iowa who is ranked number one in Cochran also had an outstanding meet, taking the country. Evans competed in the NCAA first in the pommel horse and floor exercise ~ tournament last weekend, finishing and 2nd in the all-around. Minnesota com­ The swimming regular season came to an Blake Bonjean came in fifth at 134Ibs., and end with the Big 10 championship meet on pleted a sweep of the all-around with Jamie finishing sixth were Brett Rasmussen at 150 Gerardo taking third place. GOPHER CHATTER The Gopher Chatter is published 25 times a year by the University of Minnesota Department of Men's The Golden Gophers Intercollegiate Athletics. "M" letter winners, booster club members and contributors of $25 or more annually to the Williams Fund will receive copies of Winners in Every Way the Chatter. You may become a member of the University of Minnesota Williams Fund by contributing at anyone of the following levels. All contributions are tax deductible. 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April 1, 1985 Host Gophers Take Second in Big Ten Gymnastic Championships Godkin who scored 107.0, second only to Charles Lakes of Illinois. Dave Menke took fifth at 103.6 and Rob Brown took sixth at 102.65. "I didn't expect Collin to hit all his compulsories the way he did, but then again I wasn't totally surprised. He's really put in a lot of hard work. Some people like to dream about the things they can't do, Collin is very realistic and he's put forth so muci1 effort," Roethlisberger said. Despite the strong individual performances in the overall competition by Godkin, Menke and Brown, Roethlisberger was quick to say the high finish was a team performance. "It's not anyone person that put us where we are," he said. "Every score is added up so you can't have anyone guy break down." Performing in the individual event cham­ pionships March 24, Minnesota received stellar efforts from Steve Braun who took a second place finish in the pommel horse and Rob Brown who finished third in the horizontal bar. . - Coach Fred Roethllsberger and the Gopher Gynmasts pose during the Big Ten Gymnastic Championships at WIlliams Arena The Minnesota gym­ the past ten years have only once finished nastics team took sec­ lower than second. These records were extend­ ond place in the Big ed when the Gophers piled up 281.05 points, Ten Gymnastic Cham­ second only to Ohio State's 283.65. pionship held at Wil­ Considering the Gophers were competing in liams Arena March 23­ the finals for the first time without two-time Big 24, adding another high Ten All-Around Champion Joey Ray, Roeth­ finish to the illustrious lisbergerwas pleased with the results. "I'm very career of coach Fred happy with the way we did," he said, "I think we Roethlisberger. Since performed about as well as we could have." he took over as coach in 1972, the Gophers Minnesota's team score was raised by the have never finished lower than fourth and in performance in the all-around event by Collin $f,}Wf7$#ff/?$/$@/?M~,1'$'d1jfdMJ'g$@/?W/1fff$W&$/'/"&'///?bW$#ffffff/1'/#ffeY//,,j}f/?0Y$ff#/"'&'/",,00Yftdf@0/,,0WffffffJ?0M//ffff4';WM#/$;Wff@/'$#&@//"r0'd('@-f$.#i'/ffff#4&Collin Godkin Hockey Gopher's End Winning Season Fall to Boston College in NCAA Tournament In the six years that Brad Buetow has been at the helm of the Minnesota hockey program, the Gophers have been in the NCAA Championships four times. The latest entry was March 22 and 23 when the Gophers lost a 9-8 total-goals series to the Boston College Eagles in the NCAA Semi-Finals, putting an end to a season in which the Gophes piled up 45 points, good for second place in the WCHA. After a convincing 7-5 victory in the first game, Minnesota was defeated 4-1, dashing the hopes of returning to the final four and a much anticipated rematch with interstate rival, Minnesota-Duluth. Buetow will attempt to make it to the finals again next year with a veteran team returning. All but eight members of the 1984-85 team are underclassmen and will return next year. Micheletti Named All·WCHA ...AlI American Gopher Forward PAT MICHELETTI recently was named All-American by the American Hockey Coaches Association. Earlier, he was named to the AII-WCHA team. Micheletti, a junior from Hibbing, led the Gophers in scoring with 96 points for all games. Only Aaron Broten has ever scored more points for Minnesota when he tallied 106 in 1981. Freshman goaltender JOHN BLUE and sopho­ more center COREY MILLEN were named to the AII-WCHA second team. Forward RICH ERDALL and defensemen TONY KELLIN, TOM PAREN­ Pat Micheletti TEAU and MIKE GUENTZEL received honorable mention. TENNIS _

Despite the fact that he lost four of the top players from last year's Big Ten Cham­ pionship team, tennis Coach Jerry Noyce is looking for a return to the top of the conference hill again this year. "When you get right down to it," Noyce said, "the bottom line is how you do in the Big Ten. Our goal is to repeat as champions and we've put ourselves in a good position to do so by beating Wisconsin and Ohio State during the winter season." The March 1 victory over Wisconsin was especially significant because the Coach Jerry Noyce Badgers were ranked first in the region. Matt Grace "Our 5-4 victory against Wisconsin was important. It gives us a leg up for the regionals this season," Noyce said. Another positive sign for the Gopher's future was their showing in the Republic Airlines Show­ case Tournament. "When we looked at the records and personnel of the squads who were coming in for the tournament, we figured if we did any better than fourth we'd be doing well. When we took second, it was just unbelievable," Noyce said. The reason many people are surprised at how well Minnesota is doing this year is that they are doing it without Fredrik Pahlett and Stefan Eriksson, who were outstanding players on the Gopher squad last year. Matt Grace, who played at No.3singles behind the Swedes, has successfully made the jump to NO.1 and has ignited the Gophers with key individual victories in the wins over the Badgers and the Buckeyes. Chuck Merzbacher, No. 5 last year, has moved up three spots to No.2 and has also recorded a string of victories. Another bright spot for the Gophers came when Grace and Merzbacher teamed up as the NO.1 doubles team. They took the championship at the Milwaukee Classic Tournament this winter and are currently ranked 29th nationally of all college doubles teams. Noyce is also counting on the continued development of Casey Merickel to help the middle singles players. Only a freshman, Mer/ckel has impressed Noyce. "Casey has had a great year already," he said. "He's won two senior tournaments against tough competition and his perfor­ mances against Wisconsin and Ohio State were very encouraging." Peter Kolaric will hold down the No. 3 singles position with Merickel at No. 4 and David Blackstone at NO.5. Minnesota's biggest "problem" is at No.6 where Gary Aasen, Tom Olmscheie and Andy Salentine are all competing for the spot. Pete Kolarlc Kolaric and Blackstone have been making strong showings at NO.2 doubles and will remain in that position for the spring season. Merickel and Olmscheid will handle the duties at the NO.3 doubles spot.

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Gary Aasen Sophomore Fridley, MN David Blackstone Senior Toronto, Canada Mark Covin Junior SI. Louis Park, MN Matt Grace Junior Milton, MA Peter Kolaric Senior Wickliffe, OH Cart Larson Freshman Edina, MN Casey Merickel Freshman Verndale, MN Chuck Merzbacher Sophomore Findlay,OH Tom Olmscheid Freshman Fridley, MN Andy Salentine Sophomore Milwaukee, WI Scott Card Sophomore Edina, MN

Chuck Merzbacher BASEBAU------With all but one starter returning from second base. The catching last year's Big Ten Western Division duties will be shared by ...... _ ...... -<.,/ Championship team, Minnesota base­ sophomores Mike Halloran ball coach John Anderson is excited and Tim Mcintosh who rotat­ about his 1985 team. "Naturally with the ed in the position last year kind of talent returning that we have our with Halloran playing in de­ goal is to win the Big Ten champion­ fensive situations and Mc In­ ship," Anderson said. After last year, the tosh providing offense. For­ Gophers lost only captain Jack Schlict­ mer utility man Mike Pehrson ing. Eight starters are returning, includ­ has established himself at ing a wealth of veteran pitchers, making third base and powerful Alex Pitcher Bryan Hlckeraon Anderson's goal of winning the Big Ten Bauer rounds out the infield at first base. appear very possible. In the outfield, Anderson plans to start Bill Lentsch in the right "Our whole infield is back from last field and platoon Jon Beckman, Bryan Bowlin and Pat Pohl, a year," Anderson said. "Our two catchers three-year letterman, in center and left field. are back, we have four senior outfielders 1 o! and I also feel good about our pitching staff. We have two starters returning r;· !, from last year's team, Pete Bauer and Bryan Hickerson. Pete played well last ,.t" year toward the end of the season and I .1. believe he has the potential to be one of M' the best starters in the conference. Bryan will be our top pitcher. When we need a Shortstop Mark Hess win we'll put him in because when he's pitching we can compete with any team in the country." Also expected to contribute on the pitching mound are Bill Thompson, Mike Pavelka, Mike Clarking, Shawn Slem­ mons and Darren Knight. Because the Minnesota defense is expected to be so good, Anderson's plan is to allow the pitchers to "just throw strikes." He believes the key will be the middle of the defense where Mark Hess returns at shortstop and Dan Van OuUlelder Pat Pohl Dehey comes back for his third letter at 2nd Baseman Dan VanDehey

1985 Minnesota Baseball Roster

Todd Anderson P Fr Black River Falls, WI Bruce Bates C So Owatonna, MN Alex Bauer 1B Sr Golden Valley, MN Peter Bauer P So SI. Paul, MN Jon Beckman OF Sr Jordan, MN Bryan Bowlin 1B Sr SI. Paul, MN William Brower P Jr Shoreview, MN Mike Clarkin P So St. Paul, MN Jeff Doffing P Sr Hastings, MN Anthony Gagliardi OF Fr SI. Paul, MN Paul Gidley P Fr Superior, WI Jeff Goergen 3B So Owatonna, MN Mike Halloran C So Edina, MN Dave Hentges OF Jr Jordan, MN Mark Hess SS Jr Minneapolis, MN Bryan Hickerson P Jr Bemidii, MN Mark Hunziker OF So SI. Paul, MN Darren Knight P So Anoka, MN Bill Lentsch OF Sr SI. Paul, MN Greg Mau P Jr Stillwater, MN Tim Mcintosh C So SI. Louis Park, MN Mike Pavelka P So Minnetonka, MN Robert Pazdernik 2B Sr SI. Paul. MN Mike Pehrson 3B Sr St. Peter, MN dam Pergament C So SI. Paul, MN at Pohl OF Sr Hastings, MN Sam Schoen 2B Sr Hastings, MN Shawn Slemmons P Jr Hopkins, MN Bill Thompson P Sr Bloomington, MN Dan VanDehey 28 Sr Robbinsdale, MN Paul Weinberg 18 Fr SI. Paul, MN Greg Williams P So Appley Valley, MN The Golden Gophers Winners in Every Way

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When you lose two Big Ten Champions, John Kromer in the steeplechase and Mike Moran in the 800 meters, to graduation, it helps to be realistic when you look at the 1985 outdoor track season. "Frankly," said Coach Roy Griak, "I'll be pleased if we improve on our performance at the indoor champion­ ships" (where the Gophers finished 7th). Larry Mohr are Minnesota's top performers Coach Roy Grlak SPRINTERS and senior Scott Morton from Apple Valley is Griak believes his sprinting corps could the top Gopher pole vaulter. challenge the upper echelon of the Big Ten if they are able to continue working hard SHOT PUT & DISCUS throughout the season. "In short sprints I'd Brian Halvorson The strength of the Gopher team this year is Ron Backes who won the say that Gary Couch, Mel Anderson and shot put and took second in the discus at last year's outdoor champion­ Dennis Carter, who all happen to be from the ship. He also won the event in this year's indoor championship and took football team, will be our best hopes. Our fifth in the nationals, garnering All-American honors for the second year in success in the long sprints will depend to a a row. Griak believes that Backes has a shot at the Olympic team, "Lately greatdegree on John Lawton's recovery from Ron has been doing about 67 feet in practice. When you throw the shot knee surgery. Rod Hutton will also contrib­ over 68 feet, you're operating at an international level, "Griak said. Griak is ute, as will AI Forbes and Robert Smith," also looking for Dave Nordberg, a junior from Fridley, to do well in these Griak said. Jay Adams from Edina is the events. Golden Gopher's top hurdler this year. DISTANCE In the middle distance events, Griak is look­ ing for veterans Brian Schmidt, who finished sixth in the 1,000 at the Big Ten Indoor Meet, Brian Halvorson and freshman John Laymon Paul Gisselquist to boost Minnesota's point total from last year's Big Ten Championships. He feels that doing well in the middle distance events is vital to Minnesota's quest to improve its finish from last year. The long distances will be paced by Dave Morrison, a two-time AII­ American in cross country. Also expected to make strong showings for the Gophers are Paul Gisselquist, Marty Humphrey, Steve Shelrud, Robert Miller and Blaise Schweitzer. JUMPS Griak is expecting Couch and Alan Holt to pace Minnesota in the long jump and triple jump. In the high jump Mike Vukovich and Mike Vukovich

1985 Minnesota Track Roster

Jay Adams Fr High Hurdles Edina, MN Mel Anderson So Sprints Homestead, PA Ron Backes Jr Shot Put, Discus Richmond, MN David Batt So Middle Distance Gien Eliyn, IL Jason Bruce Fr Sprints Burnsville, MN Todd Caroway Fr Triple Jump North Branch, MN Dave Casale Jr Distance Coon Rapids, MN Gary Couch Fr Sprints, Jumps Davenport, IA David Duvick Jr Distance Eden Prairie, MN Toby Egan Fr Shot Put, Discus Racine, WI AI Forbes So Sprints Southboro, Jamaica Ali-American Ron Backes Paul Gisselquist So Distance Richfield, MN Brian Halvorson Sr Middle Distance Hudson, WI Alan Holt Fr Sprints Miami, FL Mark Hoppe So Distance Rochester, MN Marty Humphrey Fr Distance Iron Mountain, MI Rod Hutton Fr Sprints Shakopee, MN John Lawton Fr Sprints Shorewood, MN John Laymon Fr Middle Distance Bloomington, MN Robert Miller So Distance Sauk Centre, MN Larry Mohr Sr High Jump Mankato, MN Dave Morrison Sr Distance Lakeville, MN Scott Morton Sr Pole Vault Apple Valley, MN David Nordberg Jr Shot Put. Discus Fridley, MN Roger Roettger Jr Middle Distance Forest Lake, MN Brian Schmidt Jr Middle Distance West Bend. WI Blaise Schweitzer Jr Distance St. Paul, MN Steve Shelerud Sr Distance Duluth, MN Robert Smith So Triple Jump Jamaica, West Indies Mike Vukovich So High Jump Park Ridge, IL GOIF _

After an 1984 season that attimes featured the raw talent of five spring and, with the exception of the • starting sophomores, and at other times their lack of experience, first round in the Big Ten Champion­ Minnesota golf coach Greg Harvey is looking for marked improve- ships at Indiana, we were very, very ment in his team in 1985. "This year's team has won two of their competitive. In the Big Ten the inexpe­ last five events," Harvey said, "so the talent and desire to be good rience showed as we fluctuated be­ are there. Based upon the past individual records of our players tween 412 and 368 over the four rounds. and looking at the recent team finishes there is every reason to be Some of the variance was due to age very optimistic this spring." and some to swing faults which we hope f Harvey hopes that the year of maturation will bring consistency we have corrected," he said. Coach Greg Harvey to his five returning letter winners. "Last year we had a very good Dave Nordeen, All-Big Ten last year, and junior John Brellenthin are being counted on by Harvey to lead 1985 Minnesota Golf Roster Minnesota as are co-captain Tim Tim Peterson Co-captain 1984-85 Gophers junior Peterson, junior Steve Barber and scoring average of 78.6/ast year for 22 rounds excellent short game and freshmen Kirk Vanstrum and Mike longest driver on team 8th place finish in National Car Open as sopho- Scheller who return afterencourag­ more majoring In chemistry from Forest Lake. Minnesota ing fall seasons. These six, and the John Brellenthin Co-captain 1984-85 Gophers JUnior fall qualifiers Phil Reichel, Greg scoring average of 76.8 last year for 22 rounds has had great fall 1984 with '"gh flnJshesat Wisconsin and Butler National . majoring in business Bradford and John Mantei will com­ from Edina. Minnesota 1982 Minnesota State High School Cham- prise the varsity team for spring pion 20th in 1984 Big Ten Championships 1985. Steve Barber ..... junior An encouraging factorfor Harvey scoring average of 78.8 last year for 24 rounds 1981 Minnesota State is Minnesota's strong performance High School Champion 11th in Big Ten as Freshman majoring In on winter trips to Hilton Head Island business from Austin. Minnesota and Fripp Island where the Gophers Dave Nordeen ...... junior were only two shots out of first scoring average of 76.8 last year for 24 rounds. named to All Big Ten first team second invidually at Kepler Invitational spring 1984. . individual place. point leader going into Big Ten Championships from Richfield. "The Big Ten this year is very Minnesota equal in team strength. Consisten­ Phil Reichel ...... junior cy of play over each round will be a qualified for team this tall and has not seen playing action yet. low fall big factor in the final standings," qualifier with 729 average . from Minneapolis Harvey said. "A team can no longer Kirk Vanstrum ...... freshman afford to have a bad round and try to average 798for 10 rounds this fall. 3rd in Minnesota Class AA in 1983. play catch up on the next two or 3rd in Minnesota Class A in 1984 runner-up Minnesota Junior Player of the Year 1984 majoring in business from Dellwood, Minnesota three. The field is too strong and it is too easy to get behind so far you Mike Scheller .,, ... , .. ,.,, freshman can't catch up. I feel the Gophers averaged 78.0 for four rounds this fall . 4th in 1983 Minnesota High School Championships .. 11th in 1984 Minnesota High School Championships have the talent to be a good team 6th In PGA National Junior 1983. . from Coon Rapids, Minnesota Steve Barber and it could be a very exciting Greg Braford ,...... ,...... freshman season." 1984 Minnesota State Class AA Champion second low qualifier this fall with 748 average from Princeton. Minnesota Jon Montel ...... , ., freshman third low qualifier this fall with 76.1 average from Albany, Minnesota

1985

Golf 1984-85 Team Front row (I to r) Greg Bradford, Mike SCheller, Jon Montel, Kirk Vanstrum Back row (I to r) Phil Reichel, John Brellenthln, Steve Barber, Dave Nordeen Williams Fund Events Kick Off KILLEBREW AND HOLTZ HEADLINE SPORTACULAR

"With the help of contribu­ The jewel in the crown of the fundraising season is always the tions to the Williams Fund Wayzata Sportacular, held this year on May 20. It features both and the outstanding participa­ morning and afternoon golf on three courses, Wayzata and Wood­ tion of many people around hill (which are almost sold out for the afternoon session) and the state of Minnesota in Wil­ Lafayette. A round-robin tennis tournament will be played at liams Fund events, Men's In­ Wayzata in the morning and afternoon. tercollegiate Athletics at the University of Minnesota has Chip Glaser, chairman of the event for the last four years, is managed to remain 100% self­ particularly excited about 1985. "This is the 14th year of the supporting and, in the pro­ Sportacular and this year we expect that we will go over the $1 cess, has developed one of millron mark in net proceeds. That is a very exciting and gratifying the best all-around programs statistic to everyone who has ever worked on this event and we're in the Big 10." ecstatic that fans of the Golden Gophers have been so strong in their support." Paul Giel Men's Athletic Director ThiS year's event will feature two special guest speakers, Head Football Coach Lou Holtz, who is making his third consecutive Every year as spring rolls into Minne­ appearance and whose credentials are now very familiar to sota, volunteers throughout the state gear up for the events that Gopher fans, and former Minnesota Twin Harmon Killebrew who they help to put on to raise money for the Williams Fund. The was a recent inductee into pro baseball's Hall of Fame. Killebrew money raised for the Williams Fund is used for a scholarship played forthe Twins from 1961-74. He led the American League in program which stresses academic excellence for Minnesota's slugging percentage with a .555 average in 1963 and was the athletes in all 11 sports. Since the Fund was started in 1949, league's home run champion in six different seasons. In 1969 he between 800-900 academically qualified athletes have been was named the American League's Most Valuable Player. For awarded scholarships. Without the Williams Fund any sport information on playing in or attending the Sportacular call Chip which is not self-supporting - those other than football, basket­ Glaser at (612) 829-0389. ball and hockey - would not exist.

In 1985 the first event on the Williams Fund calendar is the Other upcoming events and contact people include the Stan Minneapolis Dinneron April 30. It will be held, for the 20th year, at Sytsma Outing in Hutchinson (Ron McGraw, 1-587-3900) on May Little Jack's Restaurant in northeast Minneapolis and will honor 15; Austin Golf and Tennis (Allan Krejci, (507) 437-5355) on June the Golden Gopher Coaching staff. Special guest of honor will be 3; Gopher-Huskie Golf and Tennis in St. Cloud (Jerry Fesen­ former Gopher football great Keith Fahnhorst, captain and all-pro maier, 1-251-4440) on June 6; Celebrity Golf Outing at Midland offensive tackle for the NFL Champion San Francisco 4gers. Hills Country Club in St. Paul (Tom Barron, 373-4924) on June 10; and the Roger Hagberg Golf & Tennis Outing in Rochester Golf and tennis outings comprise the majority of fund raisers (Charles Pappas at Michael's, (507) 288-2020) on June 17. All throughout the state and golfers and tennis players are encour­ events are open to both men and women and all contributions are aged to get an early start on the season May 13 at the Oak Ridge tax deductible. Golf and Tennis Outing at Oak Ridge Country Club in Minneapo­ lis. Gopher coaches often join the participants on the course and For further information on these or other events this summer courts during the day and are in attendance at the dinner in the please call Tom Barron, Williams Fund Director, at (612) 373-4294 evening. or Jane Barlow or Arletha Blanks at (612) 373-4216.

ON THE INSIDE - Gymnastics Coach • Fred Roethlisberger - Hockey Signing Day - Spring Sports Update - Baseball Tournament - Spring Football WheatiesBaseballTournatnentofChatnpions ••• The 1956 National Championship Team

Jon Beckman

Alex Bauer +­ David, Sr. and Laura Chelesnik with Coach John Anderson at a ceremony honoring their son Dave, Some future Gophers get a chance to see what playing in who succumbed to cancer last year. His jersey, the Dome is like at the Minnesota Baseball Clinic held on No. 26, was retired during the ceremony. ;'d;;om;"~~.er, ~.".. ~.,.. ' SPRING SPORTS UPDATE •••••••••••••••• M..~J~ Yl:Y m\fb ;:jJ Golfers Start Season in Texas Track Makes Strona Showing in Southwest Meets John Brellenthin, Junior co-captain from Edina, was Minnesota's top finisher in March went out like a lion for the Minnesota track team who roared to two first and the Houston All-America Tournament March 28-30. Brellenthin shot a three-day two second place individual finishes in the Arizona Willie Wilson Classic, March 30 total of 230, good for 43rd in the tournament that featured players from 29 different in Tucson, Gary Couch won the long-jump competition when he soared 21'2", and schools. Despite Minnesota's inability to train outdoors during the winter months, Dave Morrison won the 5,000-meter run. All-American Ron Backes took second in Gophers Dave Nordeen and Kirk Vanstrum shot three-day totals of 233 and 239, the shot put and Gophers Mike Vukovich and Larry Mohr each high jumped 6'8" to respectively. share second place honors in that event. Following the Indiana Invitational Tournament April 13-14, the Gophers will One week later at the highly competitive Texas Relays, Morrison placed fourth in travel to DeKalb, III., to play in the Mid-American Invitational April 19-21 his first-ever attempt in the outdoor mile run. Backes took a fifth place in the shot .. put and eighth in the discus, III At the Minnesota Open track meet April 13, Minnesota took a second place Baseball's Anderson Chalks Up 100th Win behind winning performances by John Laymon in the 800, Dave Norberg in the FollOWing the conclusion of the successful Wheaties Tournament of Champions, discus, Rod Hutton in the 200 and Vukovich in the high jump. Meanwhile at the Coach John Anderson and the Minnesota baseball team entered into a nine-game Dogwood Relays in Knoxville, Tenn., Backes came in second in the shotput. home stand and came away with eight victories. The Gophers started by sweeping Oklahoma City University 13-4,9-8 and 7-2, April 5-6 in the Metrodome Next Outdoor Tennis Underway came Wisconsin-Stout at Siebert Field, who handed the Gophers their only loss, After starting April out with a tough 5-410ss to Indiana, Coach Jerry Noyce 7-3, after Minnesota took the opener 8-7 on April8. The following day Minnesota the Minnesota tennis team rebounded with a convincing 9-0 sweep of St. Olaf.a. won both games with St. Thomas, 4-1 and 10-0, giVing Anderson his 100th and Even without top three singles players Matt Grace, Chuck Merzbacher and Pet 101st victories as head coach at the U. He added two more wins the next day when Kolaric, the Gophers still managed to handle the ales easily, losing only one set the Minnesota swept SI Cloud State 8-1 and 12-2. Catcher Tim Mcintosh had 11 hits in entire day. The march gave Noyce an opportunity to evaluate the skills of Gary 19 at bats during the stretch Aasen, Scott Card, Cort Larson and Andy Salentlne, who rarely get the opportunity Opening their Big Ten season at Northwestern, the baseball Gophers split on to show their abilities, and who all scored impressive victories. Saturday. Northwestern took the fIrst game 7-4 and the Gophers came back to take Over the weekend the tennis team split, beating Michigan State on Friday 7-2 and the second 3-2. Sunday's games were postponed because of rain. Alex Bauer losing 7-3 to Michigan on Saturday. In the match against Michigan, Matt Grace won extended his team-leading statistics in homeruns to 6 and 25 RBis. his fifth straight at NO.1 singles in conference play. Gymnastics Coach Fred Roethlisberger

"Things have changed a lot since I was competing (as a member of 24 gymnasts will make up the na­ the U.S team in the 1966 World Championships, the 1967 Pan Ameri­ tional team. I think we have a good can Games and the 1968 Olympics)," said gymnastics coach Fred chance to put some Gophers on Roethlisberger. "I'd be scared to death to try some of the things that that team," Roethlisberger said. our gymnasts do today. The difficulty of the routines has increased "There is nothing more thrilling tremendously. Not only do today's gymnasts have to train more and than representing the United States harder but they have to have a very low fear factor." in international competition and I Roethlisberger's gymnastics teams at the University of Minnesota think that some of our young men have demonstrated that low fear factor and willingness to work over will be doing just that this year. As and over again. The Gophers have won the Big 10 Championship in a matter of fact. I'm taking Dave seven of the last 11 years and are consistently ranked between 5th and Menke to Algiers to compete in an 15th in the country. This year's team had a strong second place finish international meet soon." in the Big 10's and ended up ranked 11th nationally. Most coaches Roethlisberger is pleased about only dream of that kind of ranking but Roethlisbergerfound it frustrat­ the support he receives in the Twin ing, as only the top 10 teams are invited to compete at the NCAA Cities. "We have a very dedicated following among the public and in Championships. "I was disappointed," he said, "because statistically the University community. The M Club also takes a lot of pride in our we were ranked ninth in the country and fourth in the region ahead of program and helps us a lot. It's very exciting and encouraging to be Iowa. But Iowa got the national committee's vote and we didn't. I am competing in an area where you feel people are really behind you and happy, however, that four of our team, Rob Brown. Steve Braun, that helps in recruiting too. Collin Godkin and Dave Menke, will be going to Lincoln to represent "I look for us to have another outstanding team next year," he Minnesota and I expect them to do well." continued. "We're only graduating one senior. Kevin Cochran, and we The gymnastics program at Minnesota gets stronger every year and have two freshmen, Ron Hill and Keith Belau, who were red-shirted Roethlisberger says that's the way it should be. "Every team should be this year and are going to be strong additions to our team." better," he said, "and should rise to higher standards. The equipment Roethlisberger doesn't stop thinking gymnastics when he leaves is constantly improving and we've added an intense summer training the office His daughter Marie, who lives and trains in California, is the program. We try and find summer jobs for our gymnasts in the Twin fourth ranked woman gymnast in America and was on last year's Cities so they can practice together year round." Olympic team. Roethlisberger's wife Connie was a gymnast at the One reason it's important for the gymnasts to practice in the University of California - Long Beach, was a coach at USC and has a summer is that is when a lot of national and international competition PhD. in Sports Psychology. They keep in shape together, he com­ takes place. "The U.S. Championships will be held in June and the top petes in triathlons and she is a 3-hour marathoner. • Looking Ahead - Spring GaIlle 1985

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TRADITION TRIVIA Gopher Baseball's Pros • At the start of the 1985 major league baseball sea­ son two Minnesota alumni are expected to play key roles in their teams' pennant drive in the American League Eastern Division. Paul Molitor, rebounding from elbow surgery, IS being counted on to help the Milwaukee Brewers and Dave Winfield. who hit 340 last year. will be balling cleanup for the New York Yankees Other recent Gopher alumni who are currently playing on pro farm teams include Greg Olson. Jack­ son (New York Mets); Terry Steinbach, Huntsville (Oakland); Tom Jarmenko. Visalia (Minnesota); Brian Denman, Evansville (Detroit); Bill Cutshall, West 1985 Golden Gopher Hockey Recruits who signed with the University on April 10 are: (I-r) Todd Palm Beach (Los Angeles)', Doug Kampsen. Cedar Richards, Armstrong; Tom Chorske, Southwest; Mike Luckraft, Burnsville; Mike Sacks, Simley Falls (Cinncinati); Barry Wohler, Vero Beach (Los and the St. Paul Vulcans; Jay Cates, Stillwater and the St. Paul Vulcans; Dave Snuggerud, Angeles); and Jack Schlichting, expecting assign­ ment 'Los Angeles) Minnetonka and Minneapolis Junior Stars; and Dave Espe, White Bear Lake.

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TRACK'S DAVE MORRISON Aiming for Consistency

The Bierman Field track certainly does not have the reputation of Williams Arena or Memorial Stadium as a showcase of Gold Country superstars. Bronco Nagurski never ran for a touchdown on its infield and Kevin McHale never slam dunked a basketball near its finish line. However, lately, within the relatively obscure confines of the ivied fences, a new Minnesota star, Dave Morrison, has quietly risen to take his place among Minnesota athletic greats. As a two-time recipient of All-America honors in cross country, Morrison has a list of credentials long enough to be mentioned in the same breath as Nagurski and McHale, and that list has continued to grow. Morrison was in Knoxville, Tenn., on April 12, just hoping to qualify for the NCAA National Champion­ ships. When the race was over and Morrison saw his time he couldn't believe it. Not only had he shattered Garry Bjorklund's school record of 28:50.4, set in 1970, but Morrison's time of 28:34.03 was the fastest collegiate mark in the nation this year. "Things just went really great for me:' Morrison said. "There were ideal running conditions, perfect calm, not too warm or too cool, and I avoided mental strain by not having to lead the race." Despite overtaking Bjorklund's record, Morrison is reluctant to compare himself with the man who has become well known in international track circles. "Sure I had one good race," Morrison modestly said, "but I'm not quite at the point to call myself the next Garry Bjorklund because I'm not as consistent as Garry was:' According to Morrison consistency is the key to distance running. "I've been blessed with some natural talent and I'd say that I work pretty hard at training, but the reason I've been running well lately is that I've been able to stay away from injuries for a while," he said. Achieving consistency is a goal Morrison has had since he began running competitively in the eighth grade when he went out for cross country because he thought he was too small for football. The next year he made the varsity in track and cross country. "I found that I really enjoyed running and I never had to drag myself out the doortotrain:' he said. Hefinished third in the State Cross Country meet that year and was ranked NO.1 the following two reg ular seasons. "I'm not surprised at any of David's achievements because he is one of the most gifted distance runners we've ever had at the University of Minnesota." Coach Roy Griak

From there Coach Roy Griak lured him to Minnesota where his presence has been a stabilizing factor for the team. "I'm not surprised at any of David's achievements because he is one of the most gifted distance runners we've ever had at the University of Minnesota," Griak said. "He's had some injury problems in the past and we were forced to red-shirt him one year but that probably was a blessing in disguise because it gave him an extra year to develop physically. With the additional physical development he's developed some consistency, and that helped him to break Bjorklund's record. Any time someone breaks a Garry Bjorklund record you know he's an exceptional athlete because Bjorklund was one of the finest distance runners ever produced in Minnesota at the high school or collegiate level:' Griak said. Eventually Morrison would like to make a career of running and Griak believes that he can. "He's got all the qualities needed in a great distance runner:' Griak said. As a backup, Morrison would like to obtain an MBA degree to go with his B.S. in Mathematics which he will finish at the end of spring quarter. For now, however, Morrison and his Gopherteam­ mates are looking to the Minnesota Invitational on May 4and then the Big 10championships May 17-18 as a chance to test themselves once again. Does the pressure of graduation and the Big Tens get too great? Not for the laid-back Morrison who chooses to run in the relaxed rather than the fast lane. A SPRING GAME '85 The 1985 Spring Football game was played before over 24,000 Minnesota fans on April 27. The St. Paul Saints won the game 23-17 and the Minne­ apolis Millers will each put in three hours of community service in St. Paul.

Team Minneapolis representatives getting ready lor the coin toss. (I-r) Councilman Walter Dziedzic, who represented the city; Carl Eller, honorary captain; Jon Lllleberg, captain; and Keith Fahnhorst, honorary captain.

Gary Couch cuts to try and avoid a tackle by Donovan Small. Couch later ran 61 yards lor a st. Paul touchdown.

St. Paul Captain Pete Najarian holds the L championship trophy aloft lorhis cheer- Quarterback Rickey Foggle and some admirers. Foggle passed Ing teammates. ~ ~' lor 114 yards and two touchdowns. 1 - .p~if ~ SPRING SPORTS UPDATE h~:>J VJC ill~~ ~ Tennis Team Ties for Regular Season Title Baseball Has Touah Weekend With Illinois "We can't seem to get one i'liing to go our way and you need some luck in this The Golden Gopher tennis team finished their regular season with a 7-2 confer­ game, too:' said Coach John Anderson after the baseball Gophers were swept by ence record which ties them with Michigan for the Big Ten regular season title, Illinois over the weekend, Matt Grace, Minnesota's NO.1 player, raised his Big Ten record to 9-0 with a The Illini took two games on Saturday 8-5 and 2-0 and won again on Sunday 7-2 victory over Northwestern's Martin Hampe on April 28 in a match which the and 4-3 to pull ahead in the West Division race, One bright spot forthe Gophers was Gopher's won 7-2. Casey Merlckel also finished undefeated at NO.3 and No, 2 the play of Alex Bauer who hit two home runs during the series to raise his season Chuck Merzbacher upped his conference mark to 8-1, total to 10, In other series the Gophers lost to Nebraska 18-17 and then came back 6-3, At In other Big Ten matches over the last two weeks, the Gophers showed Coach Creighton they took the first game of the double header 13-12 and dropped the Jerry Noyce that they were reaching their peak at the right time. second 13-10, The streak was broken against Iowa State when Minnesota swept the On April 26 Minnesota defeated Iowa 6-3. The Gopher's best performance in first day's games 11-0 and 12-5. They also won the first meeting the next day 7-3 conference play this year came against Illinois on April19 when they swept 9-0and, only to lose the second game 8-4. two days later, they defeated a stingy Purdue team 5-4, A double header scheduled with Mankato State was postponed on April 23and on the 24th River Falls squeaked by the Gophers 6-5 in the first game of a double bill Minnesota is now looking forward to the Big 10 Singles and Doubles Champion­ but Minnesota stormed back with an 18-2 victory in the second, • ships to be held at the Northwest Racquet Club May 3-5 and the conference championships on May 12 in Indiana. Gopher Golfers Tuning Up For Big Ten Championship Golf Coach Greg Harvey will be looking for continued improvement from hi team when the Gophers travel to East Lansing on May 3 for the Northern Intercolle­ Track's Backes Wins at Drake giate Tournament, hosted by Michigan State, The tournament will be their last tune-up before the Big Ten Championship May 10-12 in Ann Arbor, The Gophers Track strongman Ron Backes won the university-college shot put at the Drake relays in Des Moines over the weekend with a throw of 61 feet, 8'1, inches, Backes finished 19th at the Mid American Invitational in DeKalb, III., April 19-21. Junior Steve Barber was Minnesota's top finisher with 225 and Dave Nordeen was next also took a fifth place in the discus throw, Dave Morrison qualified for the NCAA nationals with a third place finish in the 5,000 meters. with 229, Baseball Coach John Anderson John Anderson does more than coach baseball- he loves it. Gophers one of the best teams He loves the sport, the challenges of coaching in the Big 10 and in the country:' following in the footsteps of Dick Siebert and George Thomas When asked what he enjoys and, most of all, working with the young men who play under most about coaching, Ander­ him. son did not hesitate. "It's defi­ "The most exciting aspect of my job was just having the nitely the opportunity to work opportunity to come up through the program here at the univer­ with young people. The college sity, not just being the head coach, but being associated with years are a very important time all the tradition and pride that is an integral part of the Minne­ of their lives and it's wonderful sota baseball program," Anderson said. to watch the maturation pro­ Anderson has been associated with the U of M baseball cess that takes place while program for a long time. He came to the university without a they're here. I feel it's important scholarship, after pitching for Nashwauk-Keewatin High to help these young men to School. He wanted to play for the Gophers but arm difficulties define their goals, not ony for their college years but also for allowed him to pitch only a couple of innings. However, he was the rest of their lives. I try to instill certain values in them; determined to be a part of the team and became the student honesty, pride, integrity, respect. I feel it's part of my job to help manager. In his senior year, 1977, the year the Gophers played them become better people by the time they leave the univer­ in the College World Series with the likes of Paul Molitor and sity, people who will be an asset to their community and Brian Denman, Anderson was voted most valuable player on society, people who can face the world with a positive attitude the team. and be successful at whatever they want to accomplish. He became a graduate assistant for Dick Siebert, whom he One of the most meaningful experiences I have ever had," speaks of with reverence as the type of coach who comes Anderson continued, "was working with David Chelesnik (the along only a few times in a hundred years. He then worked as Gopher player who last year succumbed to cancer). He taught an assistant to George Thomas for three years and was named me and the rest of the team a lot about life. His attitude was so head coach when Thomas entered the business world. In his positive and he was so enthusiastic, despite the personal suffer­ first year as head coach, Anderson's Gopher's won the Big 10 ing he was going through. He really helped put wins and losses Championship and he was named the Mid East Division I in perspective for all of us. He lived each day to the fullest and Coach of the Year. "Winning that championship was very never felt sorry for himself. I hope that I will always be able to important to me," Anderson said. "I think anytime you start on communicate those feelings to the players I work with:' a new endeavor you have self doubts. I didn't know if I'd be able Away from the baseball diamond, Anderson enjoys playing to keep the program on the same level that it had enjoyed for so golf and fishing and spending time with his wife, Becky, a many years, but winning that championship not only gave me musician who teaches private flute lessons to young people. confidence, but it gave me the determination to keep the Hocke~ Banquet Highlights The Minnesota hockey banquet was held on April 22 at Jax Cafe. Individual awards were presented to 1984-85 team members and next year's captains were announced. Some of those attending were:

(I-r) Pat Micheletti, MVP; Mike Guentzel, Sportsmanship, Kurt Larson and Rick Erdall, Most Determined; John Blue, Rookie of the Year; Tom Parenteau, Unsung Hero; Tony Kellin, Student/Athlete and 1985-86 Captain; Wally Chapman, 1985-86 Co-captain. Lou Nanne, John Marluccl, Jerry Melnychuk and Gretchen Marluccl

Jerry Melnychuk shares a light moment with the cheerleaders (I-r) Sheila Mauer, Evle Kelly, Beth Bergman, Diane Brick, Sue 'n'ombley (back to camera), Sheri Vltters and Jane Swatosh. r------

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Supporting Your Efforts Wally McCarthy's Lindahl Olds

TRADITION TRIVIA Where Is He Now? ­ Dave Haberle During the early 1970s, the Minnesota golf program was dominated by a young player• named Dave Haberle. In 1970 Haberle won the Minnesota State Open as an amateur. His team play that year helped the Gophers to a second-place finish in the Big 10. The follow­ t ing year Haberle won the individual Big 10 A ceremony was held at halftime of the Spring Game to present a 10-ounce solid gold brick to Kevin championship by six strokes and entered the Bush, winner of the "New U" fundralslng campaign. Bush, a 1981 graduate of the University of pro ranks. He is still closely tied to the PGA Minnesota, made the closest estimate of the number of bricks used to build the new football facility. and was recently promoted from Executive Presenting the award was Bob Balllntine the director of the Minnesota Champions Fund which Director of the local PGA to PGA field repre­ raises money for fhe football program at the university. Scott Meyer represented Dorn Communica­ sentative for Minnesota and North and South tions who coordinated the campaign. Dakota.

~iiuriiEii NON-PROFIT ORG. ~iiATIEii U.S. POSTAGE PAID 516 15th Ave. S.E. Permit No. 411 Bierman Athletic Building Minneapolis, Minn. University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 AlGolan A Gopher At Heart, And By Design

Anyone who works forthe same company for 15 years shows a lot of loyalty, but his 15 years at WTCN-TV seem minor in comparison to the loyalty that AI Golan has shown over the years to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. . Golan, the art director at WTCN, grew up listening to the Gophers on the radIo, "I remember listening to the Gophers when I was 6 or 7 years old. My friends and I would listen to the football "Thefre coming to Minnesota excitecl about putting that games while we were tossing a ball around on the front 'M' on their headgear:' lawn." His enthusiasm for Minnesota continued through his adolescence and he graduated from the U with an art major in 1958. "I was in the service for four years after that;' Golan said, "but even when I was overseas my father used to send me the sports page so I could keep up on what the Gophers were doing. "I've been going to Gopher games ever since college;' he continued. "As a matter of fact I don't think "ve missed a football, hockey or basketball game for 8-10 years." Fortunately Golan's wife, Bindy, who graduated from ...... Minnesota too, is also a Gopher fan extraordinaire. athletic department in the design of brochures, "Bindy was in the hospital for minor surgery once, but I newspaper ads, posters, bumper stickers and still made the tip-off;' Golan said. "And she understood. various other projects that arise, including the LETS WELCOME We've told the kids, daughter Cindee and son Bruce, that 29 NEW RECRUITS masthead of the new Gopher Chatter. "It's not TO THE they'd better wear maroon and gold or they're out of the work to me;' he said. "I really enjoy all the mar­ will;' Golan joked. GOLDEN GOPHERS. velous people I get to work with and it's a minor MINNESOTA'S Fortunately for the University of Minnesota, Golan contribution for all the pleasure I get out of it. does more than attend every game. Four or five years There's a great deal of pride connected wiht the TEAM. ago he was introduced to Ticket Manager Ken Buell and University of Minnesota and I try to work that he offered to help the ticket office design some bro­ pride into the things I design." chures for hockey and bas­ Golan isn't afraid to let people know how he ketball. Since then his in­ feels about the Gophers. Colleagues at work volvement has snowballed often can drop by to discuss last night's game and he now volunteers his and the horn in his car plays the Rouser. talent and expertise to the Some of the Gopher highlights that stand out in Golan's memory over the years include beat­ MENS AND WOMENS INTERNATIONAL ing NO.1 ranked Michigan 16-0 in football in QUICK RELIEF 1977, winning the Big Ten championships in FOR THE basketball in 1982, sweeping Wisconsin in the GYMNASTICS hockey playoffs last season, and, of couse, beat­ WINTER BLAHS. ing Iowa in the last football game last season. "People are really starting to believe in the Go­ ~, phers again and that's exciting and encourag­ ing to me;' said one of Minnesota's biggest ~ fans. ' "I told Ken Buell that when I die I want to be •. buried face up in the ice in Williams Arena (now Mariucci Arena) so I can watch the games." Those who know AI Golan and his strong loyal­ ties to the Gophers aren't so sure that he is kidding. A SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8,1984 On the Inside 3:00 P.M., WILLIAMS ARENA University of Minnesota. Minneapolis Campus - Golf Coach Greg Harvey TIckets: $5.00 Adult, $3.00 Student ~w,,.•• - Spring Sports Update Discounts Available for AdV311.CC Group Sales A - Football Ticket Sales FOR FURTHER INFORMATION IN'UHNCI - Williams Fund Events Call ttw~t~~:Z~\~101hce • FirstBanks GOLDEN GOPHER BASKETBALL AND HOCKEY '84 - Tradition Trivia Minneapolis Williams Fund Dinner Highlights... The 20th Annual Minneapolis Williams Fund Dinner was held on April 30 at Little Jack's Restaurant in northeast Minneapolis. A sell-out crowd of enthusiastic Gopher fans were in attendance at the event, which honored all of Minnesota's coaching staff. (For upcoming Williams Fund events, please see page 4.)

Bud Kuether of Kuether Dlltrlbutlng received e plecque end wordl of Speclel guelt Keith Fehnhorat, former Gopher end now cepteln of the epprecletlon from Wreltllng Coech Welly Johnlon for hll meny yeera of world-chemplon sen FrencllCo 4gera, received en ewerd from Athletic lervlce to the Mlnnelote Athletic Depertment. Allo eddlng their congret­ Director Peul Glel. uletlonl were Tom Berron, director of the W1l11eml Fund, Peul Gle' end Heed Footbell Coech Lou Holtz. SPRING SPORTS UPDATE . Backes Continues Strong Showing In 'D'ack Ron Beckel continued his domination of collegiate shotputting • heaving a school record 65 feet 9% inches on May 4 in the Minnesot Invitational Tournament. The toss, which outdistanced his nearest com­ Gopher petitor by over 10 feet, qualified Backes for the Nationals on May 30 in Austin, Texas. This past weekend Backes won both the shotput and the Baseball discus events in the Last Chance Burger King meet at Bierman Field. Also winning events were Brien Helvorlon in the 400 meter intermediate Team hurdles, John Lewton in the 400 meters and Roger Roettger in the 800 meters. Minnesota runners took second through sixth place in the 1,500 Makes meters and the 1,600 meter relay team won. Track Coach Roy Griak also announced four recruits who have de­ Conference cided to attend Minnesota next year. They are Roger end Frenk BJorkll, Playoffs twin brothers from Norway. Merk Bennett of Wayzata and Ceraon Hoeftt of Armstrong. Tennis Takes Second At Big 10 Championships Melt Grace, Chuck Merzbecher and Ce..y Merlckel each won in Pete Beuer straight sets at the No.1, 2 and 3 singles spots, respectively, in the finals of the Big 10 championships at Champaign, III., on May 12. Despite After sweeping four games from Wisconsin, Minnesota's baseball team Minnesota's outstanding play, top-seeded Michigan took the champion­ had to wait for the results of an Iowa-Northwestern double header to find ship, defeating the Gophers 5-3. The Gophers had defeated Wisconsin out if they would be one of the four teams in the Big 10 to make the 5-0 in the opening round of the tourney. conference playoffs. The week before the team championship, Minnesota's Peter Kolerlc On Thursday, behind the strong pitching of Bryen Hlckeraon and Pete playing at No.4 singles, turned in an impressive performance at the Big Beuer, the Gophers took the Badgers 7-1 and 9-2 in the first of their two 10 Individual Tennis Tournament. The unseeded Kolaric dominated the double headers. Hickerson limited the Badgers to two hits in the first action for the Gophers on his way to a second place finish. Merzbacher game and Bauer had them shut out into the fifth inning in the second finished third and the No. 1 doubles team of Merzbacher and Grace game, finally allowing only 8 hits in the victory. reached the semi-finals. Grace and Merzbacher have already been The next day, Minnesota also showed that they might be reaching their invited to the NCAA national tournament May 22-28 at Athens, Ga. peak at the right time behind some strong hitting performances beating Wisconsin 10-7 and 11-1. Alex Beuer drove in four runs in the first game Golf Team Fifth In Big 10 Championship and Jon Beckmen mirrored that performance in the second. Adding to the 27 hit total in the two games were Pet Pohl with three, Mike Pehraon, After 36 holes the Gopher men's golf team was in eighth place in Big 10 Championship at Ann Arbor, Mich. However, after the nextth.3 Merk Helland Mike Helloren with two in the fi rst game and Beckman and Bill LentlCh with three in the second and Pehrson adding two more. holes the Minnesota players had tightened up their games and finished The Gophers then had to wait through Saturday to see what happened the tournament in fifth place, only two strokes behind fourth place Iowa. in Evanston, III., between the Wildcats and Hawkeyes. Northwestern split Steve Berber was the top finisher for the Gophers, finishing 10th with a with Iowa, whom the Gophers had taken three of four from the previous total score of 301 for 72 holes. Close behind Barber was Phil Reichel with week, to assure Minnesota of a playoff berth. The Gophers will open the a 302. Other players for Minnesota were Deve Nordeen at 308, Tim playoffs against top-seeded Michigan at home on Friday at noon. Petel'lOn at 311, Kirk Venltrum at 312 and John Brellenthln also at 312. Golf Coach Greg Harvey "I've been the head golf coach at the University of Minnesota Harvey continues to get the for seven years now;' Greg Harvey said, "and I have always best of both worlds now as a been impressed with Athletic Director Paul Giel's commitment full-time dentist in agroup prac­ to the non-revenue sports here. He feels that all good athletes tice with "some very understand­ should have a chance to develop their skills and talents, no ing colleagues who cover for matter if they play before 60,000 people or 60, and his dedica­ me if I have to go out of town tion to that ideal has made my association with the Golden for a tournament." Gophers a very positive experience:' "I love to coach," Harvey said, "and coaching at Minnesota is Harvey's association with the Gophers started in 1966 when very special to me. Something I he entered the U as a freshman and joined the golf team. "I am proud of is the fact that we consider myself very lucky to have been able to play under have kept every Minnesota high legendary coach Les Bolstad. He was one of the best coaches I school champion, except one, have ever seen. He was so knowledgable technically that he in the state over the last four years. We may not have the could actually change somebody's game, something which is climate that the southern and western schools sell but we have not easy to do. Of course, the player had to be willing to put in a an outstanding educational system and a very good golf lot of effort to do that, but Les made them have that desire. He program:' was always such a gentleman and so good at dealing with When asked what he stresses to players, aside from techni­ people; he had a great impact on me as a player and as a cally trying to improve their game, Harvey answered, "Commit­ person." ment. I feel that if an athlete works at being competitive and is committed to winning, that philosophy will benefit him through­ Graduating from the U in 1970 with a degree in psychology out his life and will carry over to whatever goals he decides to and minors in math and chemistry, Harvey managed to contin­ pursue. We have some outstanding young men on our team ue to stay involved with golf while he was attending dental who have a lot of potential. I think by emphasizing the commit­ school at Minnesota. "I was lucky enough to get a summer job ment aspect of their game we will have a very competitive team as the assistant pro at Bunker Hills Golf Club so I was getting in the future:' the best of both worlds:' Harvey said. Harvey and his wife, Karen, reside in Coon Rapids. • Season Football Ticket Sales Soaring

"Lou Holtz. What else?" was the answer current ticket holders. Buell expects that that Athletic Ticket Manager Ken Buell percentage to run over 99% this year. gave to the question about the increase in "We're hoping that within a year or so we new season football ticket sales in the last will be nearly selling out with season tick­ two years. "Coach Holtz is very promo­ ets. We're encouraging people who are tion conscious and his activities are based leaning toward buying season tickets this on promoting the Gophers:' said Buell. year to do so because now is definitely "He is the anchor we work around:' the time to do it. Projections this year And the people in the ticket office in the indicate that we could sell a total of Bierman BUilding have had plenty to work 45-50,000 season tickets (counting pUb­ with lately. In 1984, 10,000 new pUblic sea­ lic, staff and students) and it will probably son tickets for football were sold for a be higher next year. One great thing total of 24,708, breaking a record set back about playing in the Dome is that there in 1957 and Buell thinks there is a strong are very good sight lines no matter where possibility that the record will be broken your seats are;' Buell said. again this year. "we've already sold 5,000 So despite the increase in volume and new public season tickets this year. With the necessity of hiring more part-time four months to go before the beginning of staff to handle it, no one in the ticket office the season we could easily sell another is complaining. "We like it that way;' Buell said. "We think it's going to be an exciting 4-5,000;' he said. "Ourstaff sale is gener­ Ken Buell ally pretty steady, about 2,500-3,000, but season this year and it's obvious that we're really hoping for an increase in stu­ Gopher fans feel the same way:' dent season ticket sales this year. In the past we've sold 4-5,000 but we think we MINNESOTA FOOTBALL '85 may sell as many at 7-8,000 this year. Sept. 14 WICHITA STATE People are very excited about the Gopher Sept. 21 MONTANA football team. Our win against Iowa last Season ticket sales Sept. 28 OKLAHOMA season had a lot of impact on ticket sales Oct. 5 PURDUE his year. Last year fans bought tickets 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 Oct.12 at Northwestern • ecause of the novelty on Lou Holtz, but Staff 2,691 2,931 3,000 Oct. 19 at Indiana this year they're buying because they Student 4,603 4,653 8,000 Oct. 26 OHIO STATE (Homecoming) think we're going to be winners." PUblic 16,440 24,708 34,000 Nov. 2 at Michigan State Nov. 9 WISCONSIN Another gratifying statistic for the ticket Nov. 16 MICHIGAN office is the percentage of reorders from Nov. 23 at Iowa rr======-=--=, GOPHER CHATTER The Gopher Chatter is published 25 times a year The Golden Gophers by the University of Minnesota Department of Men's Intercollegiate Athletics. "M" letter winners, booster club members and contributors of $25 or mor annually to the Williams Fund will receive copies of Winners in Every Way the Chatter. You may become a member of the University of Minnesota Williams Fund by contributing at anyone of the following levels. All contributions are tax deductible. Bernie Bierman Hall of Fame $25.000 commitment, usually paid over 10 Supporting Your Efforts years. or a deferred gift of $50,000 Golden Gopher Club $1,000 annually for a minimum commitment of $10,000 over 10 years Wally McCarthy's Lindahl Olds Maroon & Gold Club $500 annually for a minimum commitment of $5.000 over 10 years Bruce Smith Club $250 annually for a minimum commitment of $2,500 over 10 years Century Club $100 annual contribution Gold Club $25 annual contribution II 1900 Wesl7Blh Street ~ Minneapolis. Mmnesota 55423 For more information about the Williams Fund contact Tom Barron, Director. at (612) 373-4924, or I~======Jane Barlow. Executive Assistant, at (612\ 373-4293. Paul Giel, Director, Men's Intercollegiate Athletics Gerald O'Dell, Assistant to the Director for Pro- motions and Marketing, Gopher Chatter editor Bob Peterson, Sports Information Director 1985 Williams Fund Events Calendar Tom Greenhoe, Assistant Sports Information Wendell Vandersluis, Photographer Monday, May 20 Wayzata Sportacular Wayzata &Woodhill C.C. Jeff Christensen, Photographer Austin Country Club Brenda Davis. Promotions Assistant Monday, June 3 Austin Golf &Tennis John Kaiser. Sr. Office Assistant Thursday, June 6 Gopher-Husky Golf &Tennis St. Cloud Country Club University of Minnesota Williams Fund Monday, June 17 Roger Hagberg Golf & Tennis Rochester Country Club 516 - 15th Avenue SE Tuesday, June 18 New Ulm Golf Outing New Ulm Country Club Minneapolis, MN 55455 Monday, June 24 Bruce Smith Golf Outing Faribault Country Club Thursday, June 27 Paul Giel Classic Winona Country Club TRADITION TRIVIA Monday, July 1 Celebrity Golf Outing Midland Hills C.C. Gopher Baseball .. .Since 1876 Monday, July 8 Hayfield Golf Oaks Country Club In 1923 Lee R. Watrous, Jr., became. Thursday, July 25 Iron Range Golf Outing Virginia Minnesota's first full-time paid baseball Monday, August 5 Building Industries Golf Outing Hazeltine Golf Club coach. That year Minnesota played only Wednesday, August 7 West Suburban Golf Outing Island View Country Club one game, losing to the St. Paul Saxon's (Waconia) 39-31. However, official competition dated Saturday, sept. 7 Auction @ Prom Center St. Paul back to 1876 when Minnesota teams were Thursday, sept. 19 Decathlon Club Bloomington coached byvolunteers. Since Watrous' re­ November 13th Annual Wine & Republic Airlines tirement in 1926, George "Potsy" Clark, Cheese Festival A.H. Bergman, Frank G. McCormick, Dave McMillan, Dick "Chief" Siebert, George Please note that the date forthe Celebrity Golf Outing has been changed. It will be Thomas and John Anderson have all held on Monday, July 1at Midland Hills Country Club. For information on this or any taken their turns at the helm of the Golden other events please call (612) 373-4206. Gophers. Siebert, to date, owns the most impressive record with 754 wins in the course of his 30 years as head coach.

~tiDPiiEii NON-PROFIT ORG. ~iiiiTTEii U.S. POSTAGE PAID 516 15th Ave. S.E. Permit No. 411 Bierman Athletic Building Minneapolis, Minn. University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 • Congratulations, Gophers - Big Ten Baseball Champions!!

One week the baseball Gophers were holding their "I'm real happy for our players," Anderson said. "I liked breaths to see if they were even going to make it to the Big the way they stayed together and worked together. I feel Ten Tournament in Ann Arbor, Mich., and a week later they that they really deserved this type of reward and they are an were ecstatically celebrating their three-game sweep of outstanding group of people." Michigan and Ohio State which led to them being crowned In addition to taking the chamionship, the Gophers had Big Ten Champions for the second time in four years. five of their players named to the All-Tournament teams. Everything fell into place for They were: 1st base - Alex Bauer; 3rd base - Mike Pehr­ Minnesota during the last cou­ son; Outfielders - Jon Beckman and Pat Pohl; and Pitcher ple of weeks of their season as - Mike Clarkin. Beckman was also named the MVP in the they won seven of their final tournament, in large part due to the fact that he made his eight Big Ten contests. "I thought four hits count, driving in the winning runs in Minnesota's we had the momentum going first two victories. into the tou nament," said The day after they returned home, the Gophers were told Coach John Anderson. First that their next challenge would be in the NCAA Regional in baseman Alex Bauer added, Stillwater, Okla., one of the toughest regions in the country. "We came in as sort of a fill in, There they would have to face NO.1 Oklahoma State in their but we played well and I think first game, and also Jon Beckman we deserved every win we got." Oral Roberts and .ON THE INSIDE The Gopher roll started with an 11-10 upset victory on Wichita State, both - Track Coach Roy Griak •May 18 over host Michigan, ranked NO.3 in the country. in the top 20. A - Spring Sports Update Minnesota then went on to beat Ohio State twice in the - Wayzata Sportacular double elimination tournament, 8-5 on Saturday and 5-3 on (Results on - Oorn Public Relations Sunday. page 2) - Williams Fund Auction Wayzata Sportacular Tops $1 Million Mark The weather was perfect but it was more than the great weather Harmon Killebrew, Paul Giel, Lou Holtz, Jim Dutcher and other that was causing smiles among those in attendance at the 14th Golden Gopher coaches for either breakfast or lunch and 500 of Annual Wayzata Sportacular. The general exuberance was due to those also played golf on one of three courses, Wayzata, Woodhill the fact that, with the $100,000 raised this year, the total donation and Lafayette. to the Williams Fund from this event went overthe $1 million mark Chip Glaser, stepping down as chairman of the event after four in net proceeds. successful years, was presented with a clock for his outstanding Over 800 supporters of Minnesota athletics joined special guest service to the Sportacular and the athletic department.

It takes a lot of people to hold up a $1 million checkl Left to right are Ra. Scott, Harmon Killebrew, Chip Glaser, Paul Glel, Jaye Dyer and Coac ;;~;,~~.;;~;;~..~t;.;~;~~:~~t ...... L~~~~~~ ~}~'~ ~ ~. Baseball Ends Successful Season in Oklahoma qualified him for the NCAA Outdoor Championships which will be held on June 1. Backes also placed fourth in the discus, but failed to qualify in The Big Ten Champion Gophers knew they would be facing tough that event. opponents when they travelled to Stillwater, Okla., for the NCAA Midwest Also heading to nationals is senior captain Morrison, who finished Regional. In their first game they faced NO.1-ranked Oklahoma State and eight seconds behind defending Big Ten Champion John Easker in the bowed to the Cowboys 8-3 in the opening round of the double elimina­ 10,000 meters with a time of 28:53.65. Morrison placed fourth in the 5,000 tion tournament. Bill Lentsch and Dan VanDehey both hit home runs to meters and is qualified for nationals in both events although he will run keep the Gophers in the game, trailing only 5-3 after six innings. How­ only the 10,000 at that meet on May 31. ever, Minnesota couldn't get timely hits and left 10 runners stranded. Juniors Brian Schmidt and Blaise Schweitzer also made strong show­ "The only thing I'm disappointed about is that we couldn't get the big hit ings with Schmidt finishing sixth in the 800 meters and Schweitzer third when we needed it," said Coach Joh Anderson. "We didn't make anything in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Finishing sixth in the pole vault, with a jump of 15 feet '/,-inch, was happen with men on base." The following day Minnesota had to face 12th-ranked Oral Roberts and senior Scott Morton and two underclassmen, sophomore Paul Glssel­ were eliminated from the tournament when they lost to the Titans 17-8. qulst and freshman Marty Humprhey, both set personal bests in the Perhaps suffering from a psychological letdown after their loss to Okla­ 10,000. homa State, according to Anderson, the Gophers trailed 3-0 after five innings. They railed on Mike Pehrson's two-run double but then the Gopher Netters Lose to NCAA Champions Titans erupted with four runs off Gopher starter Pete Bauer, who had not Minnesota's Chuck Merzbacher, who finished third in singles in the Big given up a home run all season. Oral Roberts pounded the Gophers in the Ten, took NO.1 seed Mikael Pernfors of Georgia to three sets before sixth, seventh and eighth innings, scoring 14 runs off four Minnesota losing in the first round of the NCAA singles championship 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 pitchers. on May 23 in Athens, Ga. Merzbacher was ahead 3-1 in the first set, but "It's a shame the season has to end with a loss like this because this defending champion Pernfors rallied and went on to win the set. After a team is a lot better than the score of the game shows," Anderson said. valiant effort by the Gopher's NO.2 player in the second set, the eventual "This is going to be a tough team to see go (10 seniors are graduating) winner of the tournament won the first three games of the third set and because they're good people and they've accomplished a lot." went on to take the match. • Merzbacher's teammate Matt Grace, ranked 49th among college tenn' Backes and Morrison Headed For Nationals players nationally, played a strong match against Trinity's Chris Kenned , winning one tiebreaker, but losing the second, and eventually losing the The Minnesota track team finished seventh in the Big Ten Champion­ third set also as he lost in the first round. ships behind strong individual showings from Ron Backes and Dave Grace and Merzbacher also drew a tough matchup in the doubles. Morrison. They met Pepperdine's Kelly Jones and Carlos Dilaura, who ended up Backes successfully defended his Big Ten shot put title with a put of 66 winning the doubles tournament, and lost to them in straight sets 6-3, feet 5';' inches which broke the stadium record at Evanston as well as the Minnesota record which he had set just three weeks earlier. Both throws 6-2. Track Coach Roy Griak For 22 years Roy Griak has coached the Minnesota track was a teacher and a motivator team. He's been the guiding force behind such Gopher track who was always willing to help and cross country greats as Garry Bjorklund, Lloyd Ness and, and I idolized that in him." most recently, Ron Backes and Dave Morrison. And although Upon leaving Duluth, Griak he has the credentials to be a charter member in a Minnesota travelled to such exotic loca­ running hall of fame, Griak downplays any suggestion that he tions as New Guinea, the Philip­ has become the state's guru of running. "I don't feel that I've pines and Japan as a sergeant reached any great pinnacle of success;' he said. "I'm still major in the Army. But he re­ learning I'll continue to learn." turned to Minnesota to go to Griak compares the practice field to a classroom. "I'm a school, was a middle distance teacher as well as a coach. The difference is that a teacher is runner on the track team and also a father, a mother, whatevr the situation calls for. I recently graduated with a degree in Ad­ had a meeting with three of my former athletes, all 30 or older, ministration and Physical Edu­ and I found that they still look at me as a father figure." cation. The family type relationship that comes from spending up to Some of Griak's fondest memories of his coaching career at five years with an athlete is one of the pleasures that Griak gets Minnesota include winning the Big Ten Cross Country cham­ from coaching. "There are a million and one things that I enjoy pionship in 1964, something that hadn't been done since 1916, about coaching," Griak said. "Just being able to work with Bjorklund's national record in the six-mile run and the 14 young people is a motivating factor for me. It's always exciting All-Americans who have been crowned during his tenure. to have one of your athletes finish first, but I can get as much of Although he has gained national recognition, managing the a thrill from someone finishing 10th if he's improved by work­ 1984 Olympic Track and Field team, being named head coach ing hard. It's exciting to see an athlete set goals for himself and of the 1975 Pan American Games team, and as an assistant accomplish them right before your eyes:' coach and manager for three National teams, Griak's heart Griak had the desire to be a track coach "since I was knee­ stays in Minnesota. "I've had opportunities to leave;' he said, high to a grasshopper." A great influence on that ambition was "but I love this state, the university, and especially my job and Glenn Card, his track coach at Stowe Jr. High in Duluth. "He the opportunity to work with so many fine young people here." fli'0rn Public Relations - Helping to Build the "New U"

In June of 1984 Head Football Coach said. "We hadn't attempted this kind donations. And Golden Gopher fans Lou Holtz received a letter from a of grass roots program before and we responded enthusiastically. In the nine Gopher fan who was excited about gained a lot of valuable experience months since the campaign was Holtz's arrival and the prospects for from working on it. We knew there launched, over 6,000 people have sent Minnesota again becoming a football was strong, positive public sentiment in contributions ranging from $10 to force to be reckoned with in the Big toward Lou Holtz and the university, $5,000. Although the official effort is Ten and in the country. The fan wrote and in working on the campaign we winding down, money is still trickling that he didn't have a lot of money but had that sentiment verified over and in and Meyer projects that the final he would like to make a small contri­ total will be in the area of $200,000. bution to the rebuilding effort and he But it was not only the general pub­ would like to buy a brick in the new lic who made a donation to the fund­ football facility. raising effort. Dorn's public relations Sensing that other Gopher support­ staff donated over 400 hours of time ers around the state might feel the which totaled approximately $26,000. same way, Athletic Director Paul Giel Others in the "New U Corps," in addi­ called on Scott Meyer of Dorn Public , tion to Meyer, were Nancy Groen, Relations who had been involved with John Henry, Judy Monn, Jerry Truh­ various promotions for the athletic lar and Theresa Queripel. They brain­ department in the past. Meyer also felt stormed, wrote and organized and that the time was right to build a grass came up with what turned out to be a roots program of support for the new very successful idea. football progam and offered his time over again." "The people at Dorn Public Rela­ nd expertise, as well as that of other The campaign was designed to en­ tions are remarkably creative and ob­ • embers of Dorn's staff, in the effort. courage everyone to participate in viously most supportive of the athletic They put together a plan, developed helping to build the new football facil­ department," Giel said. "They took a marketing strategies and the "New U" ity, no matter what level of support simple idea about friends of the foot­ promotion was born. they could afford. Certificates, T­ ball program, grabbed the ball and ran "It was a challenge to us to come up shirts and bronze bricks were sent to with it. We're extremely grateful to with a good, workable idea," Meyer contributors in appreciation of their Scott Meyer and his associates." GOPHER CHATTER rr=11==Th=e=G=o=l=d=en=G=o=p=h=e=r=s=-----==;--' The Gopher Chatter is published 25 times a year by the University of Minnesota Department of Men's Intercollegiate Athletics. "M" letter winners. booster club members and contributors of $25 or mor annually to the Williams Fund will receive copies 0 I Winners in Every Way the Chatter You may become a memtJer of the UniverSity of I Minnesota Williams Fund by contributing at anyone of the following levels. All contributions are tax deductible. Bernie Bierman Hall of Fame $25.000 commitment. usually paid over 10 Supporting Your Efforts years. or a deferred gift of $50,000 Golden Gopher Club $1.000 annually for a minimum commitment of $10,000 over 10 years Wally McCarthy's Lindahl Olds Maroon & Gold Club 5500annually for a minimum commitment of 55,000 over 10 years Bruce Smith Club $250 annually for a minimum commitment of $2.500 over 10 years Century Club $100 annual contribution I Gold Club $25 annual contribution :1 1900 Wes' 78'h Siree' II For more information about the Williams Fund contact Tom Barron, Director, at (612) 373-4924. or ~ ======M=-,n=-ne=a=po=lIs=M=,=-nn=-es=o=,a=55=4=-23======:dJ Jane Barlow. Executive Assistant. at (612) 373-4293. Paul Glel. Director. Men's Intercollegiate AthletiCS Gerald O·Deli. ASSistant to the Dtrector tor Pro- September Date Set For First motIOns and Marketing, Gopher Chatter editor Bob Peterson, Sports tntormalion Director Tom Greenhoe, ASSistant Sports Intormalion Annual Williams Fund Auction Wendell Vandersluis. Photographer Jeff Christensen. Photographer Original artwork, limited edition prints, flights to exotic locations, condominium Brenda DaVIS. Promotions Assistant vacations, boats, motors, a Polaris "4-wheeler," sports memorabilia from former John Kaiser. Sr. Otfice Assistant Gopher athletes and hundreds of other items will be offered for bid at the First Annual University of Minnesota Williams Fund 516 - 15th Avenue SE Williams Fund Auction which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, atthe Prom Center in St. Minneapolis, MN 55455 Paul. This event is being held with the objective of "supporting athletic recruiting and scholarship grants-in-aid" for the Men's Athletic Department at the University of TRADITION TRIVIA Minnesota. Items will be available in both live and silent auctions and the evening will Gopher Baseball- include dinner and appearances by local and national celebrities. Members of the Executive Committee include Jerry Gruggen, chairman, Tom A Dominating History Barron, Joel Bennett, Billy Bye, Joe Duffy, Verne Gagne, Paul Giel and Chuck Herbst. According to history, Minnesota's re­ Space for the evening will be limited. If you wish further information on the event or cent Big Ten Championship in baseball• would like to donate an item (tax deductible) for the auction, please contact the was no fluke. The Gophers have won the Williams Fund Office at (612) 373-4216. crown 13 times previously, chalking up This will be a memorable and enjoyable evening. Anyone who is interested in impressive all-time records against most attending should call soon if they would like to receive a "Special Invitation." of the Big Ten teams. Minnesota leads the all-time series with Northwestern (184-42­ Important Notice 1), Iowa (105-73-1), Wisconsin (85-63), This is the last regular issue of the Gopher Chatter for this school year. It has been a Ohio State (37-33), Michigan State (25­ pleasure for us to work on the newsletter and we hope that it has been both informative 18), Purdue (51-21) and Indiana (50-21). and enjoyable for you to read. We would appreciate and welcome any comments you Because of their four-game sweep of the might have. Please send them to Gerald O'Dell, 516 15th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN Gophers this year, Illinois moved ahead in the statistics over Minnesota (52-49). 55455.

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IillJl'Official Newsletter Of The Minnesota'1::.IfGophers December 1985 MEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~ Gridders Awarded Independence Bowl Bid The University of Minnesota football team earned a bid to the Independence Bowl game, December 21 in Shreveport, Louisi­ ana. The Gophers will be making their first bowl appearance since the 1977 Hall of Fame bowl game in Birmingham, Alabama. Minnesota's 6-5 season ended with a 31­ 9 loss to Big Ten champion Iowa, but the outstanding early season play earned the Gophers a bowl opportunity. Minnesota was off to a 5-1 start, its best opening since 1976, and was in the top 20 rankings before losing on the road to Michi­ gan State and dropping a 23-19 thriller to Ohio State at the Metrodome. Ricky Foggie (So. Laurens, SC), Valdez • Baylor (Sr. Harrisburg, PAl and David Puk (Sr. Cedar Rapids, IA) were the three top rushers this season as Minnesota's rushing offense has been nearthe top of the Big Ten and among the national leaders. Chip Lohmiller (So. Woodbury, MN) set a new school record with 10 consecutive field goals made this season and made 13 of 16 on the campaign to bolster the offense. Defensively, the Gophers were a vastly Gutekunst New Football Coach improved unit that limited opponents to 20 John Gutekunst, 41, has been named the Duke he was a standout student/athlete in points per game in 1985. Linebackers Peter 22nd head football coach at the University both football and baseball. Najarian (Minneapolis, MN) and Bruce of Minnesota. In fact, while still in college Gutekunst Holmes (Jr. Delroil, MI) led the team in lack­ Dr. Kennelh H. Keller, University Presi­ believed his future would be in professional les. Junior defensive end Mark Dusbabek dent, and Men's Athletic Director Paul Giel, baseball. But a shoulder injury during his (Faribault, MN) was injured in the Wiscon­ made the announcement at a news confer­ senior year ended hopes in that area. sin game and his loss hurt the Gophers in ence on campus. Gutekunst takes over as Following graduation from DUke, the final two contests. Dusbabek may be head coach for Lou Holtz who resigned af­ Gutekunst coached football one year at a available for the Independence Bowl game. ter two seasons at Minnesota to become private prep school, and then joined the Minnesota will be making its fourth all­ head coach at the University of Notre Duke U. staff as an assistant coach where time bowl appearance at the Independence Dame. he remained 12 years. All but one of those Bowl. The Gophers lost the 1961 Rose Gutekunst joined the Minnesota staff in years he was on the defensive staff. Bowl to Washington 17-7, won the 1962 January, 1984, shortly after Holtz had been In 1979 he became a member of the Vir­ Rose Bowl 21-3 over UCLA and lost the named head coach. Gutekunst has served ginia Tech staff, and served there as defen­ 1977 Hall of Fame Bowl to Maryland 17-7. the last two seasons as assistant head sive coordinator through the 1983 season coach and defensive coordinator. before joining Holtz at Minnesota. Three years ago, 1983, Minnesota had Gutekunst is married to the former 1985 Independence Bowl the worst defensive record in all college Dianne Rooney. They are the parents of football allowing its 11 opponents to score three sons: Brian, 12, Michael, 10, and Minnesota vs. Clemson an NCAA record 518 points. Jon, 8. December 21,7:00 PM This past season, with several of the The new head coach stated he will offer Shreveport, Louisiana 1983 players still on the varsity, Minnesota each member of the present Gopher staff finished fourth in team defense in the Big the opportunity to remain at Minnesota in For ticket and travel information • Ten Conference. hopes of keeping this group together and call the Bowl Hotline at the Go­ A native of Sellersville, PA, Gutekunst maintaining continuity of the Minnesota pher ticket office (612) 373-3181 attended Duke University where he gained football program. a BA degree in Religion in 1966. While at New Gopher Hockey Staff •

DougWoog• Bill Butters Dean Talafous Head Hockey Coach Assistant Hockey Coach Assistant Hockey Coach

Doug Woog was a Minnesota Ali-Ameri­ cessful years in the pro ranks before retiring stated before this campaign began, it may can and top scorer in the mid 1960's. But the because of injuries. He then served two take about half the season before Woog's South St. Paul native returned to his alma seasons as an assistant coach with the Go­ players get comfortable with his teachings. materlast summer as the new Gopher head phers before coaching last season in the But when they do, look out! coach. Following his undergraduate days at USHL Junior A ranks. UM, coach Woog went on to become a suc­ Following two exhibition games against a Minnesota's varsity hockey team started cessful amateur hockey coach on the high Gopher alumni team and Team Canada, out its 1985-86 campaign in mixed reviews school, national and international levels. It Minnesota started out regular season play on the ice. But behind the scenes, the new is to Woog that the reins were thrust to carry at home by whipping Michigan Tech 3-0 Gopher coaching staff has received nothing on the long and proud winning traditions es­ and 7-2. Next came a trip to two-time de­ less than top billing. tablished by previous Minnesota hockey fending WCHA champion Minnesota-Du­ teams. The reins have been placed into the luth, and the young Gophers raised a few best hands around. eyebrows by defeating the Bulldogs 4-2 the Also new on the Gopher hockey scene, first night. But UMD got the upper hand the well, not really new, are Woog's assistants, next game and won 5-2. • Bill Butters and Dean Talafous. Butters was Then came problems. Inexperience and a standout defenseman at Minnesota who lack of having enough time to completely di­ later enjoyed a fine professional career with gest all the new systems installed by Woog various NHL and WHA teams. Bill has been showed through the next weekend. Minne­ coaching on the high school level in Minne­ sota was at home to play Denver and the Pi­ sota the past few years, and still resides in oneers surprised Minnesota twice by his hometown of White Bear Lake. scores of 4-2 and 5-4. It marked the first Talafous, a Hastings, MN native, gained time in eight years DU had won on Gopher his All-America honors playing for the Wis­ home ice. consin Badgers. He, too, spent several suc- However, not all is painted black. As was

Cross Country Team Golden Gopher Cross 8th at Big Ten Meet Country Scoreboard Sept. 28 Wisconsin (L) 48-15 Gopher co-captain Paul Gisselquist (Jr. Oct. 5 @ Iowa (W) 20-41 Richfield, MN) was 4th in the individual Northern Iowa (W) 27-29 competition at the Big Ten Championships held in Ann Arbor, Michigan November 2. Oct. 12 Drake (W) 19-44 Favored Wisconsin won the team title Oct. 19 @Central Collegiates (6th) with an outstanding team score of 26 to out­ Nov. 2 @ Big Ten Championships (8th) distance Purdue's runnerup total of 73. The Nov. 16 @ NCAA District 4 Gophers placed eighth in the team competi­ Championships at tion with 177 points. Bloomington, Indiana Gisselquist ran a season's best time of Nov. 25 @ NCAA Championships­ 25:12 to place fourth individually. The Rich­ Milwaukee, WI field native has been Minnesota's top run­ ner in all five meets this fall. Gisselquist placed 41 st at the NCAA Championships held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Paul Gisselquist ------

ago with 190. sophomore letterman, who was used by Cagers Look To Busy Providing depth at center are two more Coach Dutcher at both forward and guard a seven-footers, Paul VanDenEinde, a junior year ago. He started the final three games December letterman, and David Holmgren, a red-shirt last year. After a "Midnight Madness" tip-off to prac­ sophomore. Added maturity, weight and Dutcher also looks for help up front from a strength by either (or both!) would be a big • tice forthe 1985-86 basketball season, after pair of newcomers... Kelvin Smith and Ter­ several off-campus intra-squad scrim­ plus in Dutcher's quest for improving Min­ ence Woods. Smith is a 6-7 incoming fresh­ mages and after a "Breakfast with the nesota's 1984-85 overall record of 13-15. man from Conroe, Texas while Woods is a Golden Gophers" final tune-up, Minnesota Just as was the case for th Golden Go­ 6-5 product of Sterling High School in Hous­ began looking at the season opener in phers a year ago, an uncertainty about the ton, Texas, who put in two campaigns at Hawaii and a bUsy non-conference sched­ situation at forward may be Dutcher's McClennan Community College in Waco. ule in December. biggest concern during the current cam­ Coach Jim Dutcher, now in his 11 th cam­ paign. paign as head man at the U of M, figured Kevin Smith, a 6-7 junior, has the most that this year's November and December experience and could rank as the most outings could tell a lot about what will hap­ promising scorer among the returnees. He pen to the Golden Gophers once Big Ten scored 128 (6.7 average) in 19 games be­ play opens in January. fore being shelved with an injury. Although Minnesota lost only one starter Mitch Lee, a 6-9 sophomore, started 15 off its 1984-85 basketball team, coach games as a yearling and averaged 5.2 Dutcher knows he has some big shoes to points per assignment. He also looms as a fill in his 11 th season with the Golden strong rebounder, and could be the power Gophers. forward Minnesota needs. Gone is Tommy Davis, a 6-4 off-guard George Williams, another 6-9 sopho­ who led Minnesota in scoring the past two more, started seven games near the end of years and in four campaigns with the the 1984-85 campaign and showed steady Golden Gophers amassed 1,481 points. He improvement. He will vie for a starting spot finished as the U of M's fourth all-time lead­ in his second season with the Golden ing scorer, and its most productive guard Gophers. Jim Dutcher ever. Filling a spot as Minnesota's "swing 11 th Season at Minnesota "Tommy was a great player for us," man" again will be Tim Hanson, a 6-5 Coach Dutcher says. "He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and our Most Valuable Player for the last two years. We do have 1985-86 some experienced guards returning, how- University of Minnesota ever, and we hope to be able to pick up the • slack." Men's Basketball Schedule In that "experienced returning" category would be Marc Wilson, a 6-1 senior co-cap- DATE OPPONENT SITE tain, and Todd Alexander, a 5-11 sopho­ Fri. Nov. 22 Brigham Young-Hawaii Hawaii more. Both were starters through much of Sat. Nov. 23 Middle Tennessee State Hawaii the 1984-85 campaign. Mon. Nov. 25 West Virginia State Hawaii Wilson has scored 899 points (for an av­ FR!. NOV. 29 SAN FRANCISCO STATE HOME erage of 10.7 per outing) over his first three SAT. NOV. 30 SOUTH DAKOTA HOME years and equally important has led MON. DEC. 2 EASTERN ILLINOIS HOME Minnsota in assists during that span (he has WED. DEC. 4 DETROIT HOME 278 as a Gopher). SAT. DEC. 7 ARKANSAS HOME Alexander had a fine freshman campaign SAT. DEC. 14 COLORADO STATE HOME with 181 points in 24 games for an average Tue. Dec. 17 Marquette Away of 7.5. He also chalked up 55 assists and led Sat. Dec. 21 Connecticut Away the club with 29 steals. MON. DEC. 23 OKLAHOMA STATE HOME Dutcher has brought in two more guards SAT. DEC. 28 ALCORN STATE HOME to help the situation. One is Ray Gaffney, a Thu. Jan. 2 Illinois Away 6-2 freshman out of Dayton, Ohio, and the Sat. Jan. 4 Purdue Away other is Mark Anderson, a 6-3 junior college Sat. Jan. 11 Iowa Away transfer from Sheridan, Wyoming. THU. JAN. 16 MICHIGAN HOME When Dutcher talks about picking up the SAT. JAN. 18 MICHIGAN STATE HOME slack, he's alluding to the necessity of find­ Thu. Jan. 23 Wisconsin Away ing more scoring punch in 1985-86. And the Sun. Jan. 26 Northwestern Away big man in his plans could be John Shasky, THU. JAN. 30 OHIO STATE HOME A 7-0 center and co-captain, Shasky has SAT. FEB. 1 INDIANA HOME shown steady improvement over his first SUN. FEB. 9 IOWA HOME three years at Minnesota and will be a key Thu.Feb.13 Michigan Away figure for the Golden Gophers in his final Sat. Feb. 15 Michigan State Away campaign. THU. FEB. 20 NORTHWESTERN HOME Shasky served as a back-Up to Randy SAT. FEB. 22 WISCONSIN HOME Breuer in his freshman year but was a regu­ Thu.Feb.27 Indiana Away • lar in both his sophomore and junior sea­ Sun. Mar. 2 Ohio State Away sons. During his first three campaigns, THU.MAR.6 PURDUE HOME Shaksy has tallied 621 points (he was sec- SAT. MAR. 8 ILLINOIS HOME ond behind Davis last year with 381) and SUBJECT TO CHANGE more impotant has 388 rebounds. He led 9/24/85 the Golden Gophers in that category a year GOPHER CHATTER The Gopher Chatter is published 25 times a year by the The Golden Gophers University of Minnesota Department of Men's Intercoilegiate Athletics. "M" letter winners. booster club members and con­ tributors of $25 or more annuaily to the Wiiliams Fund wiil re­ ceive copies of the Chatter. Winners in Every Way You may become a member olthe University of Minnesota Williams Fund by contributing at anyone of the foilowinglev­ els. Ail contributions are tax deductible. Bernie Bierman Hall 01 Fame $25.000 commitment, usuaily paid over 10 years or a deferred gift of $50,000 Supporting Your Efforts Golden Gopher Club $1,000 annually for a minimum commitment of $10,000 over 10 years Maroon & Gold Club Wally McCarthy's Lindahl Olds $500 annuaily for a minimum commitment of $5,000 over 10 years Bruce Smith Club $250 annually for a minimum commitment of $2,500 over 10 years century Club $100 annual contribution Gold Club $25 annual contribution For more information about the Williams Fund contact 1900 Wesl 781h Streer Tom Barron, Director, at (612) 373-4924, orJane Barlow, Ex­ Minneapolis. Minnesota 55423 ecutive Assistant, at (612) 373-4293. Paul Giei. Director. Men's Intercollegiate Athletics Holger Christiansen, Associate Director 0/ Athletics Gerald O'Deil, Assistant to the Director/or Promotions and Marketing. Gopher Chatter editor Bob Peterson, Sports In/ormation Director WALL OF FAME: IMPRESSIVE NEW FEATURE OF Tom Greenhoe, Assistant Sports Information Wendell Vandersluis, Photographer FOOTBALL BUILDING Jeff Christensen, Photographer Brenda Davis, Promotions Assistant The new football facility is impressive in all der to build and maintain University athletic Mark Johnson, Assistant SID University of Minnesota Williams Fund of its outstanding characteristics. As you facilities. The Champions Fund has be­ 516 - 15th Avenue SE view the facility and walk through it, you be­ come a vital part of the Men's Athletic De­ Minneapolis, MN 55455 come aware of all the tradition that has been partment. According to Paul Giel, Men's a part of Gopher Football. The football Athletic Director, "Lou Holtz speaks of the building draws on the tradition of Gopher need for outside help. The Wall of Fame Football which is characterized by the por­ symbolizes the tremendous support we traits of past national championship teams, have been receiving from the community. Champions Fund. "Many donors take grea. former Gopher greats, and legendary We made a commitment to be competitive satisfaction in seeing their gifts make op coaches dating back to the latter part of the in the Big Ten Conference. In order to do so, portunities possible that a young man would 19th century. we need to build adequate facilities. It was not have had. To know that you have made Visions of the rich Gopher tradition con­ for this purpose that the Champions Fund it possible for a student to study, practice tinue as you step inside the Club Room, a was created." and earn a degree from one of the nation's gathering place for current Gopher players The Men's Athletic Department is com­ finest institutions is a tremendous thrill for and coaches. The Club Room embodies pletely self-supporting. The only money it many donors." the team concept and the togetherness es­ receives is from gate receipts, contribu­ The Wall of Fame donors are a driving sential to a successful football team. tions, and television revenue. The depart­ force behind the Men's Athletic Depart­ The Wall of Fame contains several hun­ ment neither seeks nor receives any money ment. It is through their contributions that dred bronze plaques that hang to honor from the University central budget, the University student/athletes can have the those who have contributed $1 ,000 or more State of Minnesota, or student fees. opportunity to add to the rich Gopher tradi­ to the Champions Fund, established in or- Giel emphasized the importance of the tion.

~OPiiEii NON-PROFIT ORG. ~HATTER U.S. POSTAGE PAID 516 15th Ave. S.E. Permit No. 411 Bierman Athletic Building Minneapolis, Minn. University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 • Gophers Set New 1985 Minnesota Football Results Metrodome (6-5 overall, 4-4 Big Ten record) Attendance Record Minnesota 28, Wichita State 14 64,571 attended the Minnesota-Wisconsin (56,094 at Metrodome) game at the Metrodome November 9. That • Minnesota 62, Montana 17 set a new Metrodome record for football at­ (55,700 at Metrodome) tendance at the four-year old facility. Minne­ Oklahoma 13, Minnesota 7 sota's previous attendance high was set (62,446 at Metrodome) October 26, 1985 against Ohio State with Minnesota 45, Purdue 15 64,455 fans. (59,503 at Metrodome) Minnesota 21 , Northwestern 10 @ Northwestern Minnesota 22, Indiana 7 @Indiana Ohio State 23, Minnesota 19 (64,455 at Metrodome) Michigan State 31, Minnesota 26 @ Michigan State Minnesota 27, Wisconsin 18 (64,571 at Metrodome) Michigan 48, Minnesota 7 (64,129 at Metrodome) Iowa 31, Minnesota 9 @Iowa Second-year Minnesota head coach Lou Sophomore OB Ricky Foggie paced Minne­ Holtz led the Gophers to their first bowl sota with over 1800 yards of total offense game appearance since 1977. Holtz had a this season. The South Carolina native 5-4-2 record in 11 previous bowl games Four Sell-Outs rushed for 451 yards and 9 touchdowns and while at North Carolina State and Arkansas. passed for another 1370 yards and 7 TDs. Minnesota has a 1-2 record at three bowl in 1985 Foggie missed the end of the Ohio State games in its football history. The GOPhers. and the Michigan State game with a groin lost the 1961 Rose Bowl, won the 1962 University of Minnesota Ticket Manager injury. Red-shirt freshman Alan Holt has Rose Bowl and lost the 1977 Hall of Fame Ken Buell announced four sellouts of the looked impressive at backup OB with two Bowl. Holtz recently resigned to accept the seven home football games on the 1985 rushing and two passing TDs. Head Coaching job at Notre Dame. Gopher schedule. Oklahoma September 28, Ohio State October 26, Wisconsin November 9 and Michigan November 16 • identifying University resources to as­ were all sellouts at the HHH Metrodome. Academic Counseling sist student-athletes Over 50,000 total season tickets were sold • coordinating the athletic grant program in 1985-an all-time University of Minne­ Program • assisting with recrUiting efforts sota record. In the fall of 1983, a new academic counsel­ ing unit was established to better serve the needs of both men and women athletes. Basketball Trip This new program was first fully staffed for the 1984-85 academic year and consists of to Hawaii an Assistant Athletic Director for Academic When the basketball team traveled to Counseling, four full-time academic coun­ Hawaii in mid-November, Rick Marsden, selors and two clerical support staff mem­ their academic counselor went along with bers. The staff was expanded to provide them. Rick supervised the study sessions in more individualized attention for student­ Hawaii to ensure that the student-athletes athletes. met their personal academic goals and ob­ The goal of the academic counseling pro­ jectives specifically developed for this trip. gram is to increase the graduation rate of Study sessions were scheduled in Min­ Minnesota student-athletes by providing neapolis for the Friday and Sunday follow­ services which will aid in the selection of ing Thanksgiving to provide the basketball majors and careers, reinforce study skills players an academic boost before they re­ and generally provide support to improve turned to the classroom after a seven day the academic experience of the student­ absence. athlete. The team conscientiously prepared for Their efforts include: the trip by adding a four-hour daytime study • developing individual yearlong aca- session to their weekly schedule. Individual demicplans players also rescheduled assignments, tests, and papers which were due while • developing academic team goals they were away, in consultation with their in­ • monitoring academic progress Elayne Donahue structors. • helping student-athletes to develop the Assistant AD for tools necessary for academic success Academic Counseling Recipient of NCAA Williams Scholars Postgraduation Honored Scholarship Since the 1949-50 academic year just un­ der 2,000 student-athletes have been David Morrison, Minnesota's 1985 Male awarded Williams Scholarships, amounting • Athlete of the Year has been awarded an to over 2.2 million dollars. We are particu­ NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. The larly proud that the number of scholar-ath­ scholarship is provided by the NCAA to stu­ letes has increased over 75% during the dents who distinguished themselves aca­ past three years. demically and athletically and who desire to In an attempt to express a measure of the pursue graduate study. pride the University feels toward its most Morrison's athletic career included All serious student-athletes, the 1985-86 American honors in cross country and Williams Scholars will be honored during track. He graduated with a 3.56 GPA in the half-time ceremonies of the Minnesota­ Mathematics from the Institute of Technol­ Michigan game on November 16. ogy. Currently he is pursuing a MBA in the School of Management. Dave Morrison

Stake a Claim in Gold Country Through The Williams Fund Did you know...... that since its inception in the late 1800's, Men's Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Minnesota has been completely self-supporting? ...that we receive no financial assistance, whatsoever, from either the State legislature or student fees? ...that in years gone by Golden Gopher athletics made significant financial contributions for University land acquisitions (i.e. University of Minnesota Golf Course), construction of aca­ demic and athletic buildings and facilities that continue to be enjoyed by the entire University community, as well as the general public? Did you know... Tom Barron • ...that because of the Williams Fund, thousands of student-athletes have had the opportunity Williams Fund Director to get a great education while competing in their chosen sport at the Big Ten level of Yes, I want to become a member of the Wil­ competition? liams Fund team and support the student­ Did you know... athletes at the University of Minnesota! ...the Williams Fund was founded for two basic purposes? _ Please send me more information on 1. To give financial assistance to student-athletes who perform with excellence (B - aver­ the Williams Fund. age or better) in the classroom as well as their chosen sport. Here is my tax deductible contribution for 2. Once the financial needs of our Williams scholars have been taken care of each year, the annual membership in the: balance may then be used at the discretion of the athletic director in augmenting our over­ __ Century Club ($100-$249) _ Bruce Smith Club ($250-$499) all operating budget. _ Maroon & Gold Club ($500-$999) Did you know... _ Golden Gopher Club ($1,000-$2,499) ...that we are in a perpetual battle to balance our budget in order to keep our total eleven­ _ Bernie Bierman Hall of Fame ($2,500 sport, athletic-academic program alive? It takes approximately $4,700 a year for an in-state & Over) student-athlete and $8,000 for an out-of-state student-athlete to pay room, board, books and Please make your check payable to the U of tuition. These costs continue to escalate each year. M Williams Fund Did you know...... your support of the Williams Fund is vital to our Golden Gopher student-athletes in their Name pursuit of academic-athletic excellence! Did you know... Preferred Mailing Address (home or business) ...your contributions to the Williams Fund are tax deductible and. a variety of benefits (includ­ ing priority ticket privileges for donors of $500 or more) are avaIlable? City State Zip Did you know...... that we need you and others like you to join the Williams Fund team? Whether it's ~1 0 ~r Phone (office) (home) $10,000, now is the time to get aboard and become part of the t~am th~t helps us mamtam Send this form with your contribution to: one of the finest athletic-academic programs in the nation! There s a variety of ways you can University of Minnesota Williams Fund help the "Gophers Go" either as a donor or a volunteer helper. Please call now... 516-15th Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612) 373-4924 • Tom Barron THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING Williams Fund Director THE GOLDEN GOPHERS! (612) 373-4924