Chicago State @ Oregon State
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Start time is 4pm.
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Mike Riley Entertains Wisconsin
This story came out of nowhere, but it has legs. Wisconsin was reportedly in Corvallis interviewing Riley.
Having been to Madison, it's probably the one place for which I can picture Riley leaving. I truly hope they hire him, but knowing BDC, he'll panic and sign him for another 20 years @ 10 mil per.
Regarding a replacement, I like Lance Leopold of Wisconsin-Whitewater. It's a DIII school, but Leopold has built a dynasty, and Oregon State needs to think outside the box.
PS. For those who believe Riley is loyal, above money, and loves Corvallis, he's now danced with ASU, USC, and Wisconsin. Not to mention him bolting for the Chargers. I think it would be apropos if mister nice guy broke the apologists' hearts.
Did the Beavs Solve Their DB Woes?
The highest rated DB before this morning was Brandon Arnold. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEdnBbFCnPc
Some things that stand out:
- He's playing safety on many of these interceptions.
- He doesn't trust his speed (keeps looking back on the 2nd INT)
- On the third INT, he's looking for any reason to go to the ground.
What I'm seeing is he doesn't have top end speed (or at least doesn't trust it) and he's soft. Now, if you watch further he plays the run tough, comes up and makes hit, etc. I don't know what to make of this guy, but I am not overly impressed.
Many are feeling like OSU solved their CB concerns this morning because Steven Nelson signed with the Beavs, and he holds a USC offer. I like what I see from Nelson. Big, strong, fast, embraces contact, but most of his film is punt/kick returns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4naDVZ_EWqQ
What do you think, are these guys the answer? Tyler Hasty should be in the mix next year, but with my cursory glance at Nelson I think he could line up opposite Reynolds.
Oregon State @ Portland State
7:30 game time.
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Grambling State @ Oregon State
1pm tip.
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