With two minutes remaining and Michigan holding an 8-3 lead over Bowling Green on Saturday night, Michigan defenseman Bob Gassoff had to make a decision.
The sophomore saw two orange jerseys primed to attack his teammates Bobby Hayes and Dave Huntzicker. Both Falcons had just jumped off the bench.
The other side of the story: Gassoff responds to two-game DQ
Olson sets sights on national title
"It takes a little more to be a champion," boasts one athletic apparel company, and truer words could not be spoken when college wrestling is the issue.
Wrestling is arguably the most physically demanding of all collegiate sports, with its participants continuously training at the hardest level just so that they can make weight to compete. Wrestlers go to practice by 6:30 in the morning and go back again after classes at 3.
With the 1999 baseball season off and running, Michigan finds itself below .500, with a mark of 5-6. This is surprising for a talented team that is returning many of its starters of a year ago.
Nonetheless, the team is very aware of the fact that it is a lengthy season and anything can happen.
'M' baseball attempts to break even
Many teams use injuries as an excuse. It can be an excuse for poor performances, or an underachieving team. Injuries have the ability to decimate a team, and ruin a season.
The No. 1 Michigan men's gymnastics team has had an injury riddled season. The team entered its first dual meet with six of 15 gymnasts injured. Five of them were completely out of action, and one - team co-captain Justin Toman - was only able to compete in three events.
Gymnasts don't allow health problems to wreck season
It's that time of year again in the NCAA - time to find out who will wear this year's crown as the No. 1 team in the nation.The best team in women's swimming and diving will be decided this weekend in Athens, Ga.
Though dozens of schools will be represented, only Georgia, Stanford, Arizona and Southern Methodist are legitimate bets to take the title. 
NCAA swimming title up for grabs
The State News (Michigan State)
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With the impending showdown against arch-rival Michigan State looming on the horizon, the No. 6 Michigan women's gymnastics team has the week to prepare itself for the Big Ten and NCAA Championships.
As the season has progressed, it has become clear that the vault is Michigan's strongest event. Blue gymnasts produce big scores on vault
'M' wrestler makes run for NCAA title
championships this weekend in State College.
DAVID ROCHKIND/Daily
03-17-99
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