The weekend schedule is as follow. All times Pacific.
- Friday 5:05
- Saturday 1:35
- Sunday 1:05
The interesting notes will be to see how Andrew Moore bounces back and then how the Beavs do versus Stanford’s inexperienced (all freshmen) staff. Also worth talking about this point is Michael Conforto with only 1 HR. He is batting .396 with a .545 OBP and .552 SLG, so that more than makes up for it, but it’s odd to see him with just 1.
Streaming video but no TV this weekend.
Go Beavs!
Would be nice to take in one of these games. Looks like tonight’s game is the only one safe from weather so far though.
Go treat yourself buddy.
Go Beavs!
B1G first in Big Dance revenue. PAC 2nd.
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/st…urney-earnings
Keyes at 3b on the early lineup, with Casper at first. I like Keyes but it always makes me nervous to see him at 3b.
Hope to see the Beavs get off to a good start tonight, jump on the furd pitcher in the first couple innings.
2-1 Beavs after 2 innings. Would be 2-0 except for Keyes errant throw in the 2nd inning, my fault I know!
It would be your fault if this was two years ago. He’s a known commodity in the field by now.
Casey moves Keyes to 1b to open the 4th after Casper K’s in both of his AB’s. Hamilton on to play 3b.
You were saying about Conforto’s HR count, Angry?
3-1 beavs
2 down in the t8, Ben at 102 pitches; oh for a dependable closer!
Complete game for Ben, 117 pitches, season high PC. 4-1 Beavs.
Earlier Parker said Fry would get the start tomorrow.
EDIT: Postgame Parker said Moore would start tomorrow, could I have misunderstood earlier……yup.
Yeah, that’s what he said…Moore tomorrow. But he also called the last play as Keyes at third making it…..
Great game tonight, except the home plate umpire was horrible. 1st inning Pat came out of the dugout, angry as I’ve ever seen him. The ump was ready to toss him. Guy was a tool, tried to ruin the game.
Hope the weather holds, it was beautiful at Goss tonight.
BDC strikes again. We need to do something to stop this now!
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/04/04/president-obama-signs-oregon-disaster-declaration
I thought is was a headline about mens basketball.
it was
Yes… it was.
OT… I’m going to link this because I think it’s the most likely site to not have as many cookies as the URLs I saw for all the other links to this “story.” I will not read it because I know what it says without reading it. It’s more predictable than that, but you would have to be a part of another forum to know how easy it is.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/04/03/oregon-state-university-pays-100g-to-settle-suit-over-trashed-conservative/
This is very funny for several reasons.
1. “Conservatives” will never make this a national siren song. This is obviously a grift for settlement money. If it wasn’t, there would be no settlement… for paltry coin.
2. If it had gone to court, the “paper” would have lost big time… unless the courts would have decided that free speech means you can shit wherever you want whenever you want. So I guess they wouldn’t lose based on what SCOTUS thinks.
-Remember “conservatives,” SCOTUS is all you. You don’t like blighted eminent domain? Fuck you. You wanted it. STFU! You wanted big money to own elections, and you got it. You win for now I guess.
3. I can’t believe this thing was once a student paper. It was a student paper about two years before the incident that took place initiating the bullshit lawsuit. But, as any of us who took part in official student groups know, there are rules for being a student group of any kind.
This reminds me of the lawsuit Nikegon brought against OSU and the state because Nikegon couldn’t be bothered to get the grant bid written and sent until three days after the deadline for the bid. This was 20 years ago, but current shit smells ducky too.
This is the equivalent of me going into a grocery and throwing grapes on the floor… only to slip on them and “hurt” myself. I know I can get $10k out of you because it will take $50k for you to defend yourself against my BS claim.
WTF is this? Some drunken rant? Dude, it is almost 1am and I assume you are an adult. I bet you even have a mortgage. Put down the beer an go to bed. Who is up at 1 am blogging? Please tell me that you have some porn on another tab and are about to rub one out before going to bed, otherwise what you are doing on a Friday night is weird. You need to get your life on track dude.
You have weird tendencies. First you’re my mother, then you’re a perv?
Actually, my mother isn’t some preachy prude perv who whines about what time it is… on a blog.
It was scotch last night, and I was still up at 6 without an alarm. I can’t sleep more than five hours regardless. But I certainly don’t run to the blogs until I get things done for the day.
And I don’t have any mortgages. I do have a credit line on one property and a construction loan on another. Do those count?
And none of your weird distraction of a semi-rant makes my dumb rant about some bullshit extortion of a tort regarding some parody rag different than what it is.
My alma mater just got grifted for 100 large because it would cost more to litigate than it would to settle. And now we’ll hear from the hypocrites who cry about such bullshit litigations how this is some shining example of free speech… just like their babies Citizens United and now McCutcheon.
bigusdickus jack is 100% spot on right….this time
Bigusdickus:
Jack is right this time and all the time. OSU is getting totally screwed here. What a waste of money that could be invested in our research labs.
LP
Thanks KristickBoner.
The school trashed the distribution boxes for a newspaper. This was dumb. The smart money takes all the copies from the boxes, trashes those (“distribution” accomplished), and leaves the boxes. Totally legal.
If they damaged them while confiscating them, then they should pay for damages. But when you’re not a student organization (they went defunct more than a year prior), then you need to deal with the school before you go and put stuff around campus. The paper itself was still available at certain interior common areas. It was just the containers that were at issue.
I don’t think anyone cared about the content. It was toothless conspiracy theory crap. It was good for a chuckle every now and then.
And now their lawyer has gone and violated the plea agreement by claiming the agreement itself states OSU did anything wrong in the first place. It’s a joke on top of a joke.
I can verify that last night was a rough one!
Just Say No to V-Neck jerseys.
BDC received this the other day. Looks like he may have plan to buy-out CR.
“My dear Mr. d caroliss. Hello and to greet you with warm condolences and true friendship. My name is (redacted). I was once the treasurer of my much beloved nation. I have for you, my friend, an exciting proposition that may provide mutual benefits.
It is my understanding that you are in need of $4,000,000 US dollar to rid yourself of a problem. I have in my possession $50,000,000 US dollars, however they are most difficult to remove from my beloved country, due to oppressive laws and regulation. I am allowed, however, to bestow upon deserving individuals such as your revered self.
If you can send to me a mere $5,000 US dollars to pay for fees and commissions I will arrange for you to receive finders fee of $4,000,000 US dollars. This will solve your problem.
I know that $5000 US dollars is a small sum to a man of your great wisdom and influence and wealth but consider the return compared to the $35,000 US dollars that was invested in the prestigious CBI Basketball play tournament.
Upon your affirmative response I will return pertinent details for you to transmission to me $5000.00 US dollars.
Your humble servant (name redacted)”
PS: What is the true meaning of Go Beavs?
HAL -LEY-LOO-YAAA! We be sa-eved!
BDC will surely go for that!
Moore does not have the same pinpoint control as last year. Flirting with danger in the first three innings.
He doesn’t seem to have the same confidence. Perhaps some accutane would help.
He does have 5 Ks thru 4 I think.
Beavs with only one baserunner through 4 innings.
Moore pitches himself into trouble, one out double and BB, then pitches himself out of it, K and shallow fly ball
Beavs load the bases with two out but Hendrix grounds out. The firstbaseman bobbled the ball but Hendrix was slow out of the box. If he goes full out I think he would’ve been safe.
The freshmen SS and 3B are keepers defensively. Get the hitting going and they will be studs.
Through 6 still a no score game. Moore at 108 pitches, again, oh for a dependable closer/reliever.
Beavs look lost at the plate today. Conforto strikes out for the second time today, this one on a change out of the zone and Davis pops out to shallow RF. Still 0-0 but tree has left 6 RISP.
Pitcher has to get some credit. Tree does not recruit slugs.
Moore gets out of another jam with a DP. Up to 123 pitches at the end of 7.
Andrew Moore has thrown 123 pitches through 7 innings. Many of those pitches have been made from the stretch, under pressure. Moore has done a great job of battling through adversity to keep Stanford scoreless today. But enough is enough.. I think it would be a mistake to send Moore out for the 8th, no matter how little trust Casey currently has in his bullpen. We’ll see in a minute..
Andrew Moore out, Zack Reser in.
Hey silver, are you gonna make it to any FB Spring Practices?
OOB: Hope so…..
Me too, I always look forward to your reports!
Reser to start the 8th
Tater Salad……………..Get R done.
Reser with two quick outs and then two quick strikes before giving up a single through the hole and then with 2 strikes to the LHB he hits him. two on and two out, Schultz in.
Whoops, Jackson in to face left handed PH
Jackson fields the comebacker and on to the b8
Beavs go in order again.
So much for all that talk of a focused Beavers team today. Brutal at-bats today
Shelton comes on and gets the LHB but walks the righty on 5 pitches to make way for Schultz
Ice in along with Schultz, his (Ice) arm could make a difference, gotta keep the trees from crossing the plate.
First time today Tree doesn’t get a hit in an inning.
On to the b9, scoreless. Hope Conforto and Davis are thinking only of meeting the ball solidly; a few good AB’s more likely to win it than the long ball. Best to make the tree reliever throw good pitches.
Conforto and Keyes put together 2 really good at-bats but only Keyes gets on. Relying on the bullpen to keep it tied makes me a bit nervous with how they’ve pitched this season and may need a few more innings from them with how bad the hitters have been today
middle of the order is 0 for the game and we’re into extra innings.
First 1-2-3 inning for Beaver pitching. On to b10
all to common to the Beavs as they go in order.
Do we have any elite hitters coming in next year? Offense will be in the hurt locker without Conforto and Davis.
Couldn’t prove it by today’s performance
1-2-3 for Scott. At least we know he can go longer than a usual closer
Schultz looking a lot like last year, picking up some K’s and doing a good job. Top of the order coming up, GO BEAVS!
Best fastball command he’s had in quite some time
ugh… 1-2-3 again Hendrix, Peterson, Conforto
Nice DP.
Peterson with throwing error but Schultz gets out of it with a DP
Heck of a 6-4-3 DP to end the inning, ump was right on top of the play at 2nd…..its all good.
keyes with a one out single, Ruli to PR. 2 Ks and a groundout.
Another 1-2-3 for Schultz but not without some excitement as Peterson pulls Casper off the bag but Jared makes the tag and then Casper fields the one hop throw from Morrison.
Schultz 43 pitches, 35 strikes.
On to the b13.
Heddrix with the game winning RBI
Yahoo……Hendricks!
Gutted out a W. Jace better be efficient tomorrow. I’m taking credit for the win as the bottom of the 13th coincided with the opening and consumption of a bourbon aged milk stout.
Credit noted.
Not only would an efficient performance from Fry be nice, but a little more offense would too. Anyone know how good the third tree frosh pitcher is?
His ERA is in the 4s and is 1-2 on the year
Well, let’s see, Quantrill started today with an ERA of 3, so maybe Beavs get 1 more run off of Viall Sunday?
Hate to rely on Fry to make a two run performance hold up for the Beavs.
You da man! ….now pass that bottle…
I was reading some of the attendance notes for Beav baseball and it got me thinking about the possibilities of baseball outdrawing basketball next year. I can’t imagine that’s ever happened with a major conference program.
Good point…..and food for our antsy O-live reporters, to rag on CR more….
Dogs over ucks 1-0 after 8 full.
Man, those nikegon unis are BUTT UGLY! Check the yellow hip pocket welts…….really poor! Not to mention the “sweater vest” look and chrome lids, sheesh!
GBITS, thank you for hearing my prayers and making the hated skunks lose in heartbreaking fashion.
Now please smite the slime ball Calipari on Monday evening. Your humble rodent servant.
BG
From Will’s dad:
“Hey yall….a buddy of mine said that the Beaver football team has started spring drills. Is that true? Will there be a spring game?
Will promised to let me know but he must have forgotten. If they’ve started I can hot foot it out there in about twenty hours. Darn kids.”
Keyes bloop single scores Hendrix and Conforto who both singled. 2-0 Beavs
Tree thrower with b2b BB with one out in the b2 and that ends the day for the 6’9″ righty. Hendrix to the plate and misses the bunt but nobody covering 3b and runners advance. Hendrix strikes out on a pitch in the dirt and after Peterson walks to load the bases Conforto fouls out. End 2, 2-0 Beavs
Fry with 8u8d but gives up 3 straight two out singles and tree gets their first earned run of the weekend. 2-1 Beavs b3
Fry gives up 3 hits in the 4th but no damage done as a DP wipes out the leadoff single and a K leaves 2 for tree.
Fry starts the 6th with 86 pitches and the leadoff man is aboard on a single that drops on the line in front of Davis. Basehit to left but the opponents haven’t learned to respect Conforto’s arm and he throws out the runner trying to get to 3b. Whacked into left for the 3rd straight hit in the inning. 2 on and one out.
Jackson & Reser throwing in the pen. Fly ball to Hendrix and runners hold. Yeske out but no move. Fry escapes and it’s still 2-1 with the Beavs only collecting 4 hits to tree’s 9.
where’s the stream?
http://pac-12.com/videos/oregon-state-university-2
http://pac-12.com/videos/oregon-state-university-2
Thanks guys! Go beavs
Tree thrower has pitched 4.2 innings of scoreless ball. Allowing only one hit. Beavs go in order.
Tree must have invented a Voodoo App for our bats.
It has a bug though, it won’t allow tree to score.
Fry over 100 pitches and has 2 Ks in the inning but allows a single up the middle.
Line drive caught by Davis. Should be it for Fry as we go to the stretch.
Reser coming on the start the 8th. Fry threw 110 pitches.
Obviously the best coming out of the pen other than Schultz. Especially since 5 RHB scheduled for tree.
Conforto fans with two down and Morrison at 3b.
1-2-3 inning for Reser
Keyes with a one out single, Rulli to PR and Clark to PH for Howard. Beavs strand Rulli. Schultz on for the save.
Why is Schultz closing? Especially after throwing almost 5 innings yesterday.
Do not feel good about this…
(Clarify: I do like Schultz, just seems he’ll be fatigued)
When Yeskie and Casey don’t trust the strong majority of the guys in the ‘pen, they have a tendency to wear down their main guys. Worry about how well the starters and Schultz will fare come May and June with how much Casey and Yeskie use them
Just shows how little confidence Casey has in most of the BP. Their performance to date, of course, seems to support his opinion. Doubt if the fact that there is no midweek game coming up had anything to do with it.
Casey has a tendency to ride his strong horses, some would say to death. Some of his decisions must be for the mental support of guys like Ben and others who just hate to come out of the game.
Yeah, this is the tendency. Just like Riley with is RBs.
I think Engelbrekt could close. I don’t see how 4 innings is enough to give up on a guy who was reliable if not dominant at times last year, and a guy who has the right mindset to close.
Or, like Riley overusing some of his “false start” O-linemen! Or his overpaid SpTms coach.
Schultz coming on for the t9.
Rulli looked a little casual getting back to the bag on several pickoff attempts, no harm today anyway.
Well that worked out well. Easiest save in some time.
Schultz with an easy 1-2-3 inning and Beavs win 2-1. Scott with 7 pitches in the 9th
Nike U’s clown unis are even uglier today
Hard to believe they could be worse than yesterday, but I think you’re right.
Here’s what Jim Wilson tweeted yesterday, “Got to look at Pac-12 channel and see Ducks baseball uniforms. Worse than the basketball floor, bad idea, embarrassing”
The ducks unis are an embarrassment on the level of beaver men’s basketball.
Overheard in the swoosh design room,”Whata we got left in yellow and green and grey and back? OK, put in a little mesh here and some stretch there, the more panels and contrast the better. Hell yes, they’ll wear ’em; we own those guys!”
Can’t decide whether the ucks losing or a two way tie for first between the dawgs and beavs is better…
Both work. Oregon State gets UW at home in 2nd to last weekend of the year. Them being tied right now with UW would definitely help. Also, Oregon loses and that puts them 2 behind Oregon State and the Beavers could create some significant separation from Oregon and pretty much eliminate Oregon from conference title contention when they play later this month
Nike U loses in 10. They score 2 in the t10 but give up a bases loaded double in the b10 and UW wins 5-4
Nice series sweep. Good pitching and defense.
The Beavs are on a roll but are still on shaky ground nationally. They can’t afford to drop a series if they want to lock up a top 8 seed and potentially host a super regional. Boyds world is showing OSU with an RPI of 35. Not great at this point in the year.
The schedule sets up nicely with Oregon, UCLA and UW all at home.
A little Jalen Grimble interview with Machado. Seems like a pretty likable kid.
https://oregonstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1628485
In the baseball america poll the Beavs remain at #6, huskies climb to #9. UCLA drops out of the poll and Nike U falls 6 spots to #25
Off topic, but I need advice on sunglasses. I’m looking for a pair that would be good to wear in and around salt water/chlorine and also provide good UV protection. Nothing fancy. I don’t want to drop some $200 on Maui Jim’s at Sunglasses Hut. Just need something simple and durable. I tried a pair of target glasses a few years ago and they snapped in half while wearing them, so I don’t want to go the super cheap route again either. Something in the $30-$80 range hopefully.
found some Puma’s with orange and black. Might be good for game day too?
http://www.6pm.com/puma-pu15144-black
I found some Kaenon Rhinos for $65 on Amazon last year. I’m assuming that if you want shades near water you also want polarized lenses. You’re going to have to shop for them. And the retail price doesn’t always tell you about the quality. I like the Rhinos for fishing, but I also always wear a boonie cap over them.
ebay might be the way to go. I do recommend these, but if you can find a deal on some Costa del Mars, that might be the way to go. Just read up on the customer reviews and you will find a steal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kaenon-Sunglasses-Rhino-Polished-Black-Frame-Grey-SR91-Lens-/221411702474?pt=US_Sunglasses&hash=item338d2a76ca
Ebay does seem to have some deals, as do other alternative sites online, but I also worry about the ability to return them in case they have problems. Also, I just know I’ll end up getting a pair online that fits too tight on my big head. Hate glasses that are too tight.
Those Costa Del Mars look to be of pretty good quality
thanks for the info
The Costa Del Mars and Maui Jims are good quality, and I would buy both before I went with any Luxottica brand… in a heartbeat. And service is always a nice touch in today’s Wal-Mart world. But I eventually went with Kaenon because of their lens tech. I was sold on the research I did, and I can attest to the performance they claim. Clarity and glare-cut are the best I’ve ever had with these suckers.
http://www.labtalkonline.com/articles/34405
My brother has had great experience with Maui Jims. Getting repairs or lenses replaced, no questions asked, apparently as long as he owns them. They are ridiculously light too.
Just a thought. I don’t care for the price either, but if you don’t lose them, and get lens replacements, they may be the same or better value than several inexpensive pairs. There are offsetting considerations to the upfront purchase price.
Yeah, the Maui Jims are pretty nice. It’s tempting to get them, but this would be my backup pair, used mostly for kicking around outdoors. I like my main pair of Ray Bans, but they’re just not built for outdoor activities. They’re better for just sitting around the pool or driving on a sunny day.
I’ve had the lenses and frames replaced for no cost on my Maui Jims for at least a decade now, well shipping only. Damn expensive up front no doubt, but when they stand behind their product like that and the relief you can feel your eyes and surrounding muscles relax as soon as you out them on makes it worth it to me..
OT… very nice.
http://instagram.com/p/mgQFTeA7ZM/#
If you have a little extra give a little extra.
http://www.oregonwwiimemorial.com/
Okay… I was gonna give you this
https://soundcloud.com/the-captain/the-beatles-the-word-the-1
Then follow it with something like this… industry rule #4079
https://soundcloud.com/bfriesen/a-tribe-called-quest-check-the
… because truth… and… anyway…
I was gonna leave it at that, but I found this
https://soundcloud.com/paolo-nutini/scream-funk-my-life-up
It’s not fair sometimes.
OT: Ward looking a little extra stout this spring:
http://www.osubeavers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30800&ATCLID=209456793
Bet he’s the starter game 1.
They better get Brown on the field. Much higher upside than the co-starters.
I don’t like his butter hands.
I missed this yesterday.
http://www.kezi.com/web-extra-del-rio-grimble-seumalo/
Grimble’s mindset and attitude is great – just what OSU needs. Pretty well spoken. Looking forward to seeing him play.
Looks like mama is reporting a new signee, jc OLB Kyle Haley
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2563689/kyle-haley
Ummm… okay?
Recruited by Bray. At least its nice to see theyre getting that coach some depth to work with.
Did they run out of high school LBs without great talent?
Yes, they are all too talented for us now.
Probably a good move. We will need some depth next year and this guy will be more developed.
The concern is that usually you bring in a JC guy to start, which means that the coaches have doubts about the backup’s abilities.
I’m not seeing anything on that tape that says he beats out Saulo, Songy or Noland-Lewis, who are all in the same class and are bigger OLBs than him. Nor does he look better than Greer, Liuchan or Willis. Those six are already forming depth behind Doctor and DJ. And we still have a full cycle to go through with high school prospects.
Why are we adding an upperclassman with poor tackling form who hesitates in the gaps?
To give Angry fesh material?
Fresh!
Curious…why you busted out the old _violation moniker? Anticipating something? JB
PS: Glad Jack could help you out with the big sunglass decision. The man’s all encompassing expertise knows no bounds.
At some point I logged in with the old name on my phone when I was writing something and am too lazy to bother logging out and back in. So if you see a message with that name, you can probably guess I was writing that message while sitting on the shitter, but if you see Beavblazer, I’m probably sitting at my work desk. That’s my little ear tug to you JB.
Thanks…fist bump. JB
Note to self, never borrow Blazer’s phone.
Smell phone.
I envision Jack, not as a person, but as a computerized alien, who manipulates many data systems interconnected to several servers. Angrybeavs has it’s own little niche and can take off on any given subject.
You are very generous. I envision a hefty house husband with way too much time on his hands. JB
Hefty is relative. If I was only 6′, I would be pretty hefty. And unfortunately I have to do push-ups every day to keep from getting moobs. Oh well.
I guess technically I am a house husband since my job is more seasonal and has hours flexible enough to take and pick up the kids from school. But it’s almost fun to play the game of, “stay away from the wet cement” like it was today. So I guess house is also relevant.
If you were to be precise, you could call me a broad houses husband.
Just don’t call me late for dinner.
If anything was ever a neat deal, this is it.
http://www.kgw.com/video/featured-videos/Ex-Oregon-State-pitcher-recovers-from-spinal-injury-254545501.html
JB-Please send updates from Will’s dad as they become available.
Connor Letourneau ?@ConnOregonian 11m
Will Hopkins is walking around practice with a boot on his right foot.
Gina Mizell ?@ginamizell 10m
Oregon State #Beavers reserve OL Will Hopkins has a boot on his right foot/ankle. Not practicing.
Das Boot?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6hr-o6JiWs
Canzano interviews Riley…..and NO, Riley doesnt have the Rose Bowl as goal. BDC says they do, but Riley doesnt say that at all.
Canzano: “Your athletic director, Bob De Carolis recently did an interview with me in which he said the expectation for your program is a Rose Bowl. What did you think when you heard that?
“I think it’s great,” Riley said. “I think one of the great things about Oregon State is that somebody can talk like that and it would be a real conversation. There were no expectations in 1997. The kids at the end of practice would get together and go, ‘1… 2… 3… Rose Bowl!!!’ and I was thinking, ‘Wow, we have some things to do before that’s real.’
“We kind of knocked on the door, and I like that fact that we know that’s now in the realm of possibility and the program has grown to that point. I’ve lived that other one where nobody came to the games and nobody thought that could be real. That’s better by far than the other way. That part we can feel good about.”
Note that he never says, YES….that is our expectation! So BDC was clearly blowing smoke…..just being PC. And Riley says he feels good about being the longest tenured coach in the conference who has never got to the title and usually doesnt come close. Sigh.
And yet they wonder why I havent renewed my season tickets
How I’m interpreting it is that Riley is waiting or putting it back on the team to make the Rose Bowl a goal. Like it or not, that’s his leadership style.
Finding their identity?
That’s not leadership…..its a lack of it.
Pac-12 North is suddenly wide open
kerry eggers ?@kerryeggers 31m
Rex Chapman says David Shaw is leaving Stanford, to be replaced by Ty Willingham #DoneDeal
Um, doubt this is true. This is a joke about Chapman saying Calipari went to Lakers.
It’s on the internet!
Beavers are going to lose 3 linebackers after this year and will definitely require a jc guy in the mix for 2015. Standard operating procedure for OS is to wait until after high school guys have been sorted and then go after jc leftovers with questionable academic backgrounds. Bray is showing signs of thinking ahead, Bama and all other major successful teams do this every year and leave the Beavers behind with the crumbs. Yes, there is a bit of a gamble in projecting this guy who is already a qualifier. Beavers do not have the street cred to get the sure fire guys who are already tied up. And the story of finding a good non qualifier and hiding him at a jc is 20th century mythology. This is great thinking and balls by Bray rather than the same old same old. If they had gone after a few freshman (JC all league/all state) qualifiers within their reach over the past 5 years, they would have played in a couple of major bowls by now.
He’s an OLB… if that. Watching his tape doesn’t instill any sense of an ability to play that position very well. And I think we have six good (some better) OLBs lined up behind the two starters come this fall. So I do question picking up a JUCO player right now. But the bigger question would be why this one? The kid has gained 30 pounds and lost two inches since high school. And is tackling form is terrible. He does have a little speed, but it’s not as spectacular as the guys who will be playing while he sits on our bench for three years.
How did he lose two inches? Come on man.
HS roster versus JUCO roster:
6’2″/175 v. 6’0″/205
Where you goin’?
That was my best herm edwards voice. And I would hardly call it losing height. Everyone knows a hs roster is filled imaginary numbers. And gaining 30 lbs since hs still puts him underweight for a D1 lb.
I know. I was just playing.
Yeah… that’s kinda my point. he had to gain the normal amount most guys gain once they go off to college just to get to the size a HS prospect would come into college weighing. His tape says he’s 6’1″/215, so maybe he’s grown one of his inches back?
Just to make sure I wasn’t going crazy, I went and watched tapes on Willis and Liuchan then watched this one again. I’m not crazy.
He stopped taking Extenze.
Is Jarmon coming back to the baseball team after spring practice? If not, has anybody heard if they are adding a player that did not make the final roster? I was thinking of the pitcher who turned down the ducks to walk on with the Casey’s crew.
Jarmon focusing just on football, at practice already.
Interesting interview with Robinson in the Gazette-Times today:
http://www.gazettetimes.com/sports/beavers-sports/basketball/osu-men-s-basketball-q-and-a-with-coach-craig/article_4ce9d112-c068-11e3-b093-0019bb2963f4.html
Might merit it’s own post to wade through all of the cryptic messages Craig’s sending?
This is the only thing I could find that approached cryptic:
“There’s some positives and negatives. Unfortunately, for our business you really … focus on the negatives and I’m trying to get those better. And the positives, you’re like ‘OK, that’s great’ and then you move on.”
Even read in context it’s pretty obscure.
… at least the last part is.
Thanks for the link, Scruffy. Seems like Jesse Sowa did a pretty good job asking questions, especially asking directly about “the plan”. As Lindsay often reminded us, the interviewer cannot force the interviewee to give the answers fans seem to want. At least Jesse asked, where Lindsay often did not.
Not sure I’d call the answers cryptic, they just seem vague and without substance to me.
Yeah… without substance is a fair term.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyTDbaaT_rg
Coach is awesome, reminds me of Bray, although they did only go 1-14 last season.