The Washington times., 1932-10-10
MICH. GRID TEAM
FAR ADVANCED,
SAYS HANLEY
DICK HANLEY
Northwestern Coach

CHICAGO, Oct. 10.-A new
complexion was added to the
Big Ten football outlook as a
result of last Saturdays games.
Two of the preseason favorites
came through, namely Michigan
and Purdue. Northwestern and
Ohio States dreams Of a cham
pionship were shaken when the
Wildcats lost to Michigan, Is to
6, and Indiana not only tied
Ohio but outplayed the Buckeyes
for a portion of the game.
Purdue featuring a hard run
ming and hard-driving backtleld,
scored a single touchdown mar
gin over the powerful Minnesota
eleven. Purdue outgained Mime
sofa decidedly in the first hall,
but by means of a beautiful pass
ing attack the Gophers were able
to overcome this advantage as
far as yardage was concerned,
registering, the same number OF
first downs as Purdue.
Offsets Advantage
Michigan showed us a team as
far advanced as squad normally
attains in November. They had
fine kicking, two great ends,
clever, shifty runner in Newman
good kicking by Regeczi, and
very effective method Of protect
ing their safety man on kicks.
This latter factor, coupled with
Petoski and Williams ability to
cover Michigan's kicks, more than
offset Olson's ability to outkick
Regeczi.
Newman is a fair passer, but
the real secret of the Wolverines
passing attack is the fact that
all of their receivers run with
abandon. In the first half, when
we did not rush Newman very
vigorously, Michigan'S pass game
looked unstoppable. In the Sec
ond half, when he was rushed, the
passes were not such a threat.
Michigan's blocking on New
mans return of punts was as
fine as it has ever been my mis-
fortune to see. Bernard'S work
at defensive center was particu-
larly impressive, as was the de-
fense of the entire Michigan sec
ondary. The better team won as
the game was played, but 1 can
not help but derive a lot of salts
faction out of the defensive play
Of our linesmen.
They held Michigan's running
attack to a single first down and
time after time opened gaps in
the Michigan forward wall that
permitted the Northwestern backs
to make number of first downs.
Olson Improved
Olson'S heady punting and de-
fensive play and his plunging
show him to be a considerably
improved football player. Sulli-
vans all-around play stood out
while Kawal's blocking and de-
fenSive we're also of the highest
order.
Wisconsin proved that 1t war
rants a place among the confer
ence title contenders by it's 34-to-0
victory over Iowa. The Badgers
flashed a strong running game
led by Linfor, Fontaine and Schil-
Ter. The one-sidedness Of the VIC
tory over Iowa gives Wisconsin
something more than just hope
as it contemplates next Saturdays
game with Purdue.
Chicago lived up to advance
predictions by presenting a
greatly improved team against
Yale. The Maroons possess some
fine running backs who should
develop as the season progresses.
This team along with Indiana and
Wisconsin showed the most i'm
provement Of the Big Ten mem
bers Saturday.
Illinois continued its warming
up preparations by overcoming
Bradley, 20 to 0. The Illini open
their Big Ten season against
Northwestern next Saturday and,
il reports are correct, the Wild
cats are in for another busy after
noon.