Early game tomorrow with a 1pm tip.
Some are calling the Beavers’ style boring. I tweeted out that I personally find it gritty, hard nosed, and refreshing…better than anything CR ever did. Wayne Tinkle reteweeted that, so he at least appreciates some fans get it. It’s only 7 games so I don’t want to get too excited about Tinkle. CR looked good early on, too. But I like the style of play, the increased moxy of the team, more defense oriented, more designed plays on offense, and the rebounding and boxing out have been phenomenal so far.. This is all good. On an individual level, I see Victor Robbins stepping up his game and complimenting Payton. Olaf is hit and miss but can mix in with those guys to help out. The point guard, MD (can’t spell his name and don’t want to look it up) needs to finish in the lane. He does a good job getting into the lane, but can’t seem to finish. If he starts making those shots suddenly the offense is not bad with four guys who can score. This means there’s possible upside to the team. Until that happens, though, they’ll have to rely on defense and effort.
Boring? Go home.
Big game saturday, andersen should be on hand. Go Beavs!
Fans are supposed to be able to actually meet him. Wonder how that will happen. Anyway, I’m going to watch some good basketball against a decent SEC team.
you also are missing out on another gem of an article from Ken Goe
Goe is sucking up at this point.
Desperate suck-up articles don’t get the pity read.
He made his bed.
I’m following Angry’s lead on this one: I’ll never click on Goe’s stuff again.
Winning is never boring.
Untrue.
My biggest problem with the team is WT has them playing so well that I keep forgetting that they’re still in the learning stage and I’m not supposed to be expecting too much of them yet.
So far I’d say that shot selection is their biggest weakness.
What a change from CR’s teams. Wow!!!
One thing, among many, CR didn’t teach…how to win!
Shot selection will improve. This team is going to be a defense-first mentality team. Will have to be without any proven scorers, with the exception of Payton. Next year will see a major boost in offensive production with the new class, but I like the defensive side, which will still be a major “must-have” in the Tinkle era.
I’ve thought about CR’s first year and it didn’t get off to that great of a start, I think they went 6-6 in non-conference play against some pretty suspect competition. For some reason Cal and Stanford were completely befuddled by the Princeton and 1-3-1 and that was over half of his league wins. As I look back, that season was kind of “gimmicky” and that style not destined for long term success. Even the CBI was kind of a fluke.
I think Tinkle is going to build this the right way and who knows I think he could get 13 wins out of this team, which is what CR got before the CBI.
Now now… if he would have made the Final Four, it stil lwould have been “gimmicky.’
Point was at the time that a bunch of kis who were lucky to be playing above the D3 level and were just shat upon by their previous coach were able to win a couple games.
Yeah, CR’s first team started out 0-5. They picked up steam in conference play. The 1-3-1 worked when they had Seth Tarver, but after that it was exposed badly. Another thing that I think hurt Robinson was that he was too loyal to guys like Calvin Haynes, who was one of the most selfish players I’ve ever seen at any level. Felt that CR should’ve given more minutes to Cunningham, Brandt, Burton, Nelson since they were the future. Jay John’s leftovers were all for themselves. I will say that the CR holdovers are the total opposite. Love LMWs game especially as when the shots aren’t falling, he’s driving to the hoop.
Omari was good.
Go Beavs. Andersen is supposed to be interviewed on Pac-12 network. I’ll be there!
I have not seen alot of their games. However, what I do notice is that they take care of the ball, and the extend their defense.
I am not sure about Tinkle’s ability to draw up plays. I saw a little too much one-on-one down the stretch of games.
The real test will be conference play. But ibwill try to watch Tomorrow’s game against a strong opponent.
The one-on-one isn’t Tinkle. It’s the players who fall into old habits. Tinkle is trying to break them. What people should be looking out for is Tinkle’s coaching the players during timeouts and fouls. He’s telling them the one-on-one stuff isn’t acceptable. It isn’t coming from Tinkle’s play calling. This was actually discussed in a Connor Letourneau article recently (pre O-Live boycott).
Dat dude Connor be drankin dat cool aids
Dood!
You are the one person who manages to give Duck fans a worse rep than they earn.
*on this blog
Ban this chump! He’s a waste of space too concerned with OS sports related news. And his Ebonics suck!
Second the motion!
You can tell Tinkle’s influence by how the guys can hold a lead at the end and close out games. I don’t get the inevitable ‘when will they blow it’ feeling and I don’t miss when they would just give the ball to Roberto when under 2 minutes left and see what happens that we had with CR.
The way the Beavers play remind me of the Memphis Grizzlies: Grit and Grind pound-it-in-the-paint offense, great defense, and tons of energy.
Yo y’all dis could be worse. Robinson wuz a cool cat but he always looked so lazy on dem TV games. Sitting there lookin like he waitin at da DMV or some shiz.
Wayne Tinks is a different dude and give him some time.
As for Andersen, just be glad we didn’t get no SOB like Fraud Graham at ASU. Fraud Graham be da first mo fo out da door wit a better offer. Andersen may not have no track record, but he’s got enough experience, and wants to be here.
But dat mo fo did lose 59-0 a few days ago, so not sure I’m convinced like mos yall he a guarantee.
And seriously y’all acting like he Justin Beiber and you a buncha damn middle school girls. Let’s see how dude gets after dem cruits, and how his dawgs fight. Den we can see how he do.
Dang yall Washington has more talent and hired the BSU guy who always winnin till he play pac12. Dis conference for real doe, and ain’t nothing guaranteed. To actually get to that Rose Bowl we needs helps on both lines. Andnsome playmakers.
You think Andersen gone scare away USC and Oregon right off da bat, y’all trippin!
I’m a little tired of you making fun of black people.
Especially with the faux accent. Not very authentic.
I’ll be going to the game tomorrow I’m unsure if there will be a big crowd
I hope the crowds start to get bigger. Winter break, though, right?
I’m not sure I went to Western Oregon; hey it was cheap and they gave me a full ride for three years then I joined the service
Damn!
I had it backwards.
Yeah, me too!
GI Bill put me through college. Left school with $300 in loan debt, paid it off at $25 per month. Good old days…
I just got sick of school so I joined up did my 4 years got out went back to WOU finished my BS.
I was there when it was still OCE (NAIA then). Back then bowling was a men’s inter-collegiate sport so I was big stud on campus…lead-off bowler [wry grin].
We beat the Beavs, Yucks, essentially everyone! Second in nation 2 years running.
Still have my letterman’s jacket. Doesn’t fit anymore though…head (and belly) too big now.
Anyone with a GT account that can comment on the articles want to put this ignorant ass hat in their place???
RealityCheck14 – 10 hours ago
For all those who thought (think) Anderson was some sort of honorable guy. This is who he is. Says he would not hesitate to recruit kids committed to Wisconsin. Well, Mr. Scruples, those kids were recruited on UW’s dime. Scruples, no. Thief in the night, yup.
Expect the same when his dream job at Utah State opens up.
No mention of the recruits Riley poached from OSU on OREGON STATE’S dime, and this load that should have been swallowed is so ignorant he seems to think that Utah State is Utah. This individual is a disgrace to beaver fans. Someone do us all the honor
http://www.gazettetimes.com/sports/beavers-sports/football/osu-football-what-will-andersen-bring-to-the-beavers-on/article_c7bfd335-f7e9-5e89-93b7-c247852bd3ee.html
Why bother?
If kids want to go here or there when coaches change, let them. I would rather be poached than have a negative attitude and a wasted ship for a year or two before the kid transfers anyway.
Yeah, it’s one of the comments that comes from ignorance, but the person thinks they actually live with higher moral standards.
Go Navy. Beat Army!
go Army beat Navy lol
Goph, I never pegged you for sadistic…come on it’s been 12 years!
Go Army!
Lucky 13?
From my home state. Can’t make it up.
http://www.startribune.com/local/285647001.html
You crazy brain frozen Dakotans! The last paragraph apprears to be ghost written by Captain Obvious.
The talent and ability level of individuals on the offense doesn’t lead itself to exciting basketball. So yes, to get the majority of their points won’t be something spectacular happening, since when we think of spectacular we think of one-on-one play and up-and-down play, two things that don’t necessarily play to our strengths, and Tinkle recognizes that better than any of us do.
But the few plays are working. Some of my favorites are the sets where Olaf has the ball near the block and there are backdoor cuts, sometimes with an upscreen that let’s a guard get to the paint off a dump off or bounce pass. Or the upscreens that allow for a cutter to get free space for a lob (Duvivier, GPII both as beneficiaries from LMW). When they need a bucket, they can get one (dry spells are far and few between). Once there are more shooters, we will surely see more pin down screens where Thompson Jr. will be able to hoist jumpers ala Steph Curry at Davidson.
I can tolerate the “boring” play because a lot of the boring play also comes from the other team not being able to do much because of that defense that constantly closes out and doesn’t allow for a ton of things to happen.
The offense may not be a thrill ride, but GPII is fun to watch as far as individual play goes.
close games where we win….. seems exciting to me!
Oh, I get it….a team that is a powerhouse on offense is “exciting”? Not to me, cause winning thru defense is what can eventually win championships.
Agreed.
Interesting take from the Husker’s side of Riley’s “gangbusters attitude” regarding recruiting. Hey, if we’re happy, and they’re happy, then everyone’s happy!
http://www.cornnation.com/2014/12/13/7386123/nebraska-football-recruiting-mike-riley-updates-official-vistors-pre-dead-week
To change the long term perception of the Beaver football program we actually need Andersen to succeed AND Riley to fail. Sorry, it’s a cutthroat business and I’m backing OSU.
Riley doesn’t have to fail. Andersen just needs to win more games consistently and get to bigger bowls. Then it’ll be obvious Riley was the problem. I mean it’s obvious already unless emotion (love for the guy) clouds your opinion, but that would make it pretty much indisputable.
I still think Riley’s capped at Nebraska, btw. He’ll be trying hard due to fear of the media ripping him a new one, so maybe that translates into something positive, but the guy is his own worst enemy and that will never change. My guess is he wins 8 to 9 games there, too…and that will likely be views as failure, but they’ll all agree he’s nice, so they put it up with it for 3 years instead of 2.
I don’t know if I agree with you on this one, Angry. Yes, if Andersen steadily wins 8-9 games (the sooner the better) the logical deduction, given the trend since 2010, would be that Riley was the problem. But to remove all doubt, it would be nice if Riley consistently underperformed in Lincoln, which by their standard is 9-10 wins a year. So, in short, I hope Riley fails, to coin a phrase.
I think the immediate problem is what defines a “good year” for the Beavs in 2015. I figured Riley was on a path for 4 wins next year, +/- 1. I heard Petros Papadakis say on SXM college football nation that he thought the Beavs were a 3 win team next year (this before the Andersen announcement had been made and that fact contributed in his estimation to Riley bailing on the program). From this my definition of success next year for the Beavs is a 6-6 record; 7-5 would be great. Sorta like Erickson’s first year.
Another narrative battle for you to lead the charge on next season, Angry
petros…meh
you can say that, but looking ahead, IF the Beavs should only win 4 or 5 games in 2015 and Riley holds to the Nebraska norm and wins 8 or 9, we run the risk of a Riley revanchism effect. And so having an external validator like Petros, who is a fan of OSU besides, say that OSU was only likely to win 3 games in 2015 can be used in the fight over next year’s narrative
Paco Pacadackalus.
Well put Wannabeav….I want the entire nation to see/know that Riley is a substandard in game coach and NU is always going to have a bigger spotlight than OSU.
Sorry to say this but – For the time being at least I figure Riley will get somewhat better recruits just because he’s recruiting to Nebraska and its past prestige. The ‘neat deal’ will be if he can coach them to a higher level.
It’s all about coaching – as we are seeing with the the men’s & women’s basketball teams.
Who gives a crap if you’re a nice guy and lose? Win, baby, and the recruits will come!
I wonder if Mr.Aw Shucks truly understands that he’s in the real shit now. Husker Nation (however delusional) expects to be in the NATIONAL playoff picture/discussion more years than not. Riley is not going to get past an Urban Meyer coached team. I guess his finances needed a final boost before retirement.
The perception has ALREADY changed. Just listen to, or read, what the local sports media is saying, and what the school admin are saying. The admin has basically declared Riley to have been the problem.
Riley simply had quit trying. If he now chooses to perform, at Nebraska, and succeeds, it in no way negates his failure in recent years, at OSU.
Dont get caught up in meaningless comparisons. OSU has moved on, and y’all should too…
Kentucky is good. Even after losing Poythress to an ACL injury. Clearly the best team in the nation.
Yeah… they are good. But they look a little bored.
LS sucks, but I did like this section:
“Before he dug into the coaching search, Oregon State athletic director Bob De Carolis met informally with Pat Casey (baseball), Wayne Tinkle (men’s basketball) and Scott Rueck (women’s basketball) and asked for their thoughts on the “DNA” it takes to win at Oregon State. They talked about being down to earth and friendly. “Hang-ability,” was important, Rueck said, because in a small town, you have to be able to hang out with everyone. Ego was off limits, because it doesn’t work in a city this size, where there’s nowhere to hide. But they were also adamant that they wanted someone who wanted to be here.”
yep. Casey was tired of being thought of as a chump because he decided to stay in Corvallis
Great start 16-4 run!
Who the fuck is this team in orange and white?
Anyone find a stream of the game that’s actually showing the game? The streams that are supposed to be showing the game are showing the St. Mary’s game which is in OT.
TIA
Found a decent one here: http://slipstreamtv.co/
Thanks. Firefox is having heartburn and is not letting me watch it.
Other thoughts on the new Andersen era:
Civil wars are likely to get competitive on a regular basis again. I think next year’s situation, with UO having a young QB, Andersen et al having the defense play new schemes with new energy, and the game at Autzen, it could be very competitive. I don’t know how UOs defense looks next year with the personnel it will have, but its easy imagine Andersen taking a very prepared and energetic team to Autzen. Even if he did lose to Ohio State 59-0 recently.
Andersen and his coaching match-ups will be an interesting story. I wonder if there might be fewer late games at first because of this novelty? Eventually, I see fewer late games because OSU is winning and relevant again.
I expect Andersen to be successful. Were it not for a terrible economy, I’d suggest we might see some tangible movement towards Reser improvements; maybe a campaign to fund the old side matching the new (likely without all the amenties though). With the players soon to enter the field through a entryway under VFC, it’d be cool think that someday the stadium might be a double-deck horseshoe, but that kind of capacity obviously isn’t warranted yet and may never be. Gadzooks, they players might even emerge from a new helmet, and the semi-turgid one could be moved to Reser Plaza for kid photo ops!
Lost the momentum here switching to the zone. Lead down to 3
A layup that doesn’t even hit the rim. The Jarmal Reid special
Gomis still can’t make a layup to save his life either
Nice brick
“What are you wearing, Jake from State Farm? “
Tinkle isn’t playing today. Any time a Beaver player makes a selfish play they get pulled immediately
That last set was their best in the final 10minutes
Glad to see the halftime score and hear about Tinkle’s proactive coaching. And Go Navy!
Jesse Sims from Corvallis Montana decommits
Where is Corvallis, Montana?
just south of Missoula
The skill level on this team looks twice as good as last season
Same will happen with football.
+1,000…
Your key word is “team” – missing last year.
Victor Robbins has been awful today. Can’t have him on the floor to end this game
Yes you can.
Beavs are going to win again.
WT is the man.
This is a nice win.
I think the number of MSU turnovers is a good sign for OSU defense.
Is that Tiki Barber as the Bulldog coach? lol
Good win. Play was very sloppy at times, but found a way to settle down each time.
5-0 at home! Not in our house! Right prez Ray? Nice win boys! Tinkle and co continue to impress me. Might have to get to a few of these games over the holidays
Wish I could get up there for a game. I love the way these guys play. I don’t care if they supposedly have bad talent and will get killed in conference (maybe). The style and most importantly effort is worth supporting. What is most exciting is you can see in the players’ eyes they’re buying in and starting to believe they can win games.
Four more OOC games, depaul and UCSB will be the big tests out of those. Quinnipiac will be a test due to the travel. This is a good OOC schedule they assembled. Depaul beat Stanford already, so that game should give us an idea if the Beavs can compete in conference.
Duvivier played his best game since the season opener. Finishing better and played a solid floor game. Payton was great in the second half. Still picks up cheap fouls cause of his athleticism. Refs have trouble officiating him. His mid range is getting better. He’s gonna be a damn good scorer soon. Offense is often ugly but the Beavers are so good defensively. Their help defense is night and day compared to the last few years. They’ll win their fair share of games this season just cause of how much they disrupt opposing offenses. Was a win that should have been expected but always good to see the Beavers make all the plays down the stretch to win.
I think we’ll see the ancillary players change each night. MD, Olaf, Robbins, etc. Tonight it was Reid with 13 points. Payton is the only reliable scorer. I thought Robbins had a breakout but not yet. The thing is all these guys are really close to becoming more consistent. The game should slow down for them very soon.
FootballScoop Staff (@FootballScoop) tweeted at 1:21 PM on Sat, Dec 13, 2014:
He met w Gary today. My understanding is he will not RT @JuMosq: @FootballScoop Any word on if Joe Seumalo will stay at Oregon State?
(https://twitter.com/FootballScoop/status/543878394727784448?s=03)
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Who is this referring to?
@pinger – I’ve been looking at the threads and it looks to me like they’re talking about Isaac Seumalo. It was one person’s opinion that Isaac would be the best center in this class if he decids to go professional.
https://twitter.com/JuMosq/status/543875213197586432
Someone also points out that: “Oregon State will have no returning All-Pac 12 1st team, 2nd team, or honorable mention players next year except one.”
Ah, got it. Thanks.
Hope Issac stays.
Selfishly, I hope Joe stays and that keeps Isaac around too. (As well as his little bro for CHS)
Also hope Brennan is retained. Aside from his work with the WRs, dude is out recruiting while Opie is in Nebraska and has no idea if he will be employed at any moment.Talked to his wife a couple of days ago, she says they are in wait and see mode, but they definitely want to stay as their family is in a groove and would like to keep consistency for the kids.
Haven’t heard anything on Brasfield or or Perry, wonder what their deal is.
Adam Gorney (@adamgorney) tweeted at 4:41 PM on Sat, Dec 13, 2014:
Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon three-star DE Hunter Mattox has flipped from #OregonState to #Wazzu according to @BKRansford
(https://twitter.com/adamgorney/status/543928819498106881?s=03)
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Double gain for beavers? Not on Beavers, on Pac rival….seemed like an example of the “do-nothing-utility-guy” Riley excelled at recruiting for DE.
Riley: “Too slow at DE and too small for DT? We’ll play you at both and talk up your motor”…not a bash so much on Wynn as previous examples.
So far I love what I am seeing from coach Tinkle and this team. They don’t have the horses, but they don’t give up and play some lock down defense. Winning ugly! Love it! This team just may exceed my expectations and I think they can be competitive in Pac-12 play most nights if they continue to play defense first.
Gazette times article mentioning chucky keeton as a potential qb target as well as a Beau Baldwin/ Vernon Adams combo as OC/QB.
All speculative of course.
http://m.gazettetimes.com/sports/beavers-sports/football/article_0b3436b3-c663-51ec-aeb1-7867e447851e.html?mobile_touch=true
This guy seems to think Aranda is staying at Wisco
http://m.jsonline.com/sports/badgers/with-paul-chryst-expected-to-come-uw-spotlight-turns-to-assistant-coaches-b99407881z1-285736541.html
I guess he could stay. But Alvarez is in full damage control mode trying to keep this class together and Aranda is a big key for a few of the recruits.
http://www.sbnation.com/2014/12/14/7389681/oregon-state-takes-out-ad-to-honor-marcus-mariota
I like Mariota, just don’t like that he’s a duck! :)
Yeah, me too.
I just thought it showed a lot of class from the Beavers.
So now that the bar has been set, does Oregon State congratulate UofO if they win the National Championship? I’d say that is more impressive than a Heisman trophy.