JUNE FOOTBALL COMMITS/GENERAL THREAD

Recruiting

By

NiceBeaver

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June 28, 2016

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12 total football verbal commits so far through June 28th. Don’t think we’ve ever seen this high of number this early, in recent history.

Since it’s slow, I’m thought I’d put film up for our 6 most recent commits, in case anybody cares to evaluate or comment on the quality of players we’re seeing join the class of 2017.
(ratings based on 247 profile)

Also, feel free to discuss anything else, including the hiring of new volleyball Head Coach, Mark Barnard.

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Isaiah Miller
3* RB out of Jacksonville(area), FL
Offers from: Syracuse, USF, Troy, Southern Miss, Ohio
Notes: Another Jacksonville athlete joins OSU. Seems to be a hotbed for OSU recruiting.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3244528/isaiah-miller
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Justin Gardner
3* DB out of Snellville, GA
Offers from: Fresno St, Miami(OH), Georgia St.
Notes: Offer list doesn’t blow anybody away, but nice to get a foothold in the state of GA, home to some of the best talent in the country.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/7457611/justin-gardner
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Kaleb Hayes
3* DB/QB out of San Bernadino, CA
Offers from: none
Notes: Has also played QB and Free Safety.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4447806/kaleb-hayes
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Arex Flemmings
2*/3* WR out of Pasadena, CA
Offers from: Utah St, Idaho
Notes: Plays on the same team as another OSU WR target, Jamire Calvin who has said “it would be the best thing ever to be able to play with him(Flemmings) in college” Calvin is highly recruited, and this commitment might help land him.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4533311/arex-flemings
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Josh Bowcut
3* DL out of Sherwood, OR
Offers from: none
Notes: Local product. Have seen talk of him being one of the rising stars in the Pacific NW and one to watch next year.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2671690/josh-bowcut
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Brock Wellsfry
3* OG out of Tri-Cities, WA
Offers from: Eastern Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming
Notes: Has been an OL MVP at 2 of the camps he’s attended so far this summer. Offer list may be misleading as teams are just recently discovering him.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3949862/highlights/304681513
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Conditioning, Injury rates, and the future

Athletics

By

oob

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June 16, 2016

261

We’ve surpassed the 250 comment threshold (and not a single Miles Davis youtube!) on the previous thread. Continued discussion of current political/gun control news can move here, and any reports on the status of ODFW and controlled hunt results is more than welcome.

But, to get back to the Beavs, a recent piece by Gina again highlights the general area of training for SA’s. While Evan Simon’s story is inspiring, it also can provide a jumping off point for a discussion of the overall state of systems used to prepare Beavs for PAC12 competition.

Does history really show that our FB team suffers more injuries than the competition? In baseball, do our pitchers actually have a higher rate of careers interrupted by TJ surgery? Are there ways to get facts to answer these questions without settling for small samples or incidental observations? Can we expect improved results from the new FB staff; and will a “return to the mean” cause Too Late Nate’s guys to be more consistent? Thoughts?

http://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/index.ssf/2016/06/evan_simon_gives_strength_new.html#incart_river_index

Keeping Current Format/General Thread

Media

By

angry

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June 8, 2016

284

After thinking about all input, I decided to keep this format, and go with two “authors” (oneoldbeav and nicebeaver). These guys will hopefully be around if I’m not to put up a thread or reboot a thread if it gets very long (I’d say 250 comments or 10 Miles Davis youtubes, whichever comes first).

We’ll see how this goes and then reassess. I feel confident in the new AB team! Go (angry) Beavs!

Move to Forum Based Site

Media

By

angry

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June 7, 2016

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It really makes no sense for me to keep making general threads during slow periods when, with a forum based system, users can make their own topics and discuss what interests them. To make this transition will cost money (e.g. to buy and customize themes, etc), so any donations can be sent via paypal — please send as a “gift to friends” so they don’t take a fee. I think a forum would be a music better idea. So, send me some themes you guys like. I want to use phpbb forum software, as I’ve found it the most advanced and versatile over the years. I could use some help finding a phpbb theme that’s compatible with smart phones as well.

From the last topic:

So, during these slow periods I have nothing to write about.

Would you rather have nothing going on, or do you want me to bring the forums back? I might ditch wordpress all together and make angrybeavs.com a forum. I’m leaning towards that because then people can talk about what they wish.

What type of categories would you want for a forum?

Football, Basketball, Baseball…recruiting info separate or just include it under those 3?

Women’s sports a separate area or include under those?

Maybe a general discussion and “other” for things like wrestling, volleyball, etc?

Give me some ideas. This area is going to die because I’ve got nothing, so we need to move to the forums. It will be much more lively if this area disappears and we only have the forums, and people can create their own discussions.

General Thread/recruiting thread

Football

By

angry

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June 1, 2016

138

Some nice pickups the past few days. Rivals has Morris and Taylor as 5.7, which is the highest a recruit can go before getting a 4-star. Taylor very likely will be a 4-star. Now the harder part of keeping these guys.

Back to the social justice warrior talk in the other thread, this video is pretty good, and it relates to what’s going on on college campuses. Nice to see growing backlash against these people.