BLOOMINGTON - The press room in Indiana's Assembly Hall resembles a classroom, as nine rows of mini-desks face the
menacing podium. The only things missing from the school atmosphere, perhaps, are a chalkboard and an "All I Ever Needed to
Know I Learned in Kindergarten" poster.
BLOOMINGTON - At 12:48 in the second half last night, on a free throw from Kevin Gaines, the Wolverines pulled within
thirty. Also, they had 30 points.
The rest of the night was less interesting.
There is a "business as usual" feeling at Canham Natatorium this week as the Michigan men's swimming team prepares to host
Indiana.
The Wolverines (2-0 Big Ten, 5-2 overall) are coming off a convincing 138-103 victory over Purdue. Indiana (2-1, 4-1) has
strong swimmers and certain events may be close. But the Hoosiers are not instilling fear into the hearts of the Wolverines.
"We feel confident in our ability to win," Michigan assistant coach Eric Namesnik said. "But over the long haul, this meet is just
a stepping stone. It is another opportunity to race."
The Michigan Marketing Department plans to have its biggest campaign yet at the Michigan-Michigan State basketball game Tuesday. Michigan Marketing Director Tom Brooks said his department will give several fans a chance to win a free Michigan tuition or new car at halftime.
There are names that resonate through Canham Natatorium. Names like Mann, Stager, Hanley, Urbanchek and Dolan.
Equally mythical among these names is that of diving coach Richard Kimball. Now in his 44th consecutive year involved
with men's diving at Michigan, Kimball has established himself as a leading name in the sport. His tenure is the longest among
all Division I coaches.
