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M Counts On Lots Of Ohio Help

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12
Month
September
Year
1969
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Let's face it Michigan fans, you're counting a lot on Ohio coming through this season.
It's particularly true along the offensive line where as many as four possible starters are from hometowns in Ohio.
Tight end Jim Mandich, the Wolverines' leading candidate for All-America honors, is from Solon.
Tackle Jack Harpring 225-pounder from Cincinnati, is Michigan's top quick tackle.
Tackle Dan Dierdorf, a second-team All-Big-Ten selection from Canton, is the strong side tackle, and Frank Titas, a former fullback from Cleveland, is bidding for a starting assignment at guard.
Dierdorf, tabbed as a potential All-America, injured his knee and missed spring practice. No operation was performed and doctors feel the 239-pounder is completely recovered.
Dierdorf injured his other knee on the second play of the game in the season finale last fall against Ohio State. "Looking at the films I would say Michigan's offense suffered considerably with him out of there," says Coach Bo Schembechler. Schembechler coached at Miami of Ohio before coming to Michigan.
Harpring, a scholastic All-America at Moeller High in Cincinnati, is one of Michigan's most versatile linemen. Schembechler feels he has speed and size to be an outstanding tackle.
Titas, also possessing excellent speed, came to Michigan from Cathedral Latin in Cleveland, as a fullback and placekicker. He has waged a tight dual for an offensive guard position with Dick Caldarazzo of Chicago. Schembechler plans to use both extensively, citing his depth at guards as one of the most pleasing developments.
Bob Baumgartner, a 6-0, 215-pounder from DeLaSalle High in Chicago, Caldarazzo and Titas will be keys to the success of the ground attack.
"We plan to run the football and these linemen are the ones who will have to pave the way," says the coach.
"Quick, explosive guards are essential in our type of offense," Schembechler says.
Baumgartner, considered Michigan's finest offensive lineman at the start of the 1968 season, was injured in the opener against California, underwent knee surgery, and sat out the season.
Caldarazzo stepped in to replace him and the 5-11, 222-pounder responded with a solid season.
Baumgartner won the Meyer Morton trophy as Michigan's most improved player following the 1968 spring practice.