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After last week’s Civil War debacle, losing to the Oregon Ducks 48-24, I wish I was kidding. Talk about uninspiring. And the old adage: “It wasn’t that close” can even apply ...

End of the season for the Oregon State Beaver football program. After an unexpected 9-3 year, the Beavs are off to San Antonio for the Alamo Bowl against the Texas Longhorns (8-4). Reflection time over ...

The Alamo Bowl gets closer and closer for the Oregon State Beavers football team (December 29th). As compared to last year when the schedule ended in dismal fashion, this holiday season feels more festive ...

My whole life, I wanted to be a Beaver. Oregon State was in my blood even in the womb. Orange and black running through my veins since birth. When I graduated from Oregon State, my sense of accomplishment ...

Dear Mike Riley, I am writing in search of some answers that only you can give. I know you are upset, at least I have to believe you are, over the loss to the Texas Longhorns (31-27) on December ...

Lucy tells Charlie Brown not to worry. This time she will hold the football as he attempts to kick it. Chuck walks back excitedly. This time he is going to do it. It’s really going to happen this ...

If any of you have an older brother you will understand my concern. When I was young, my older brother picked on me. A lot. He threw me around like a rag doll. “Do this, do that or I will…,” ...

As we approach the best time of year for a sports fan, March Madness, I can’t help but think of some of the greats in college basketball over the years. You see, not only am I an Oregon State ...

If it has been said once, it has been said many, many times: Oregon State Beavers head coach Mike Riley does more with less than anyone. I am the first person to say I am not an expert when it comes ...

ith the Oregon State men’s basketball team floundering near the .500 mark , I am seeking positive reinforcement. Where do I go to feel good about my sports passion? My enthusiasm has dampened ...

One of my favorite things about college sports is the value in each game. Every game counts. In other words, a loss or two in any college sport can be damaging. This isn’t the NBA where a six, ...

As a journalist, you always hope to get the big story. Something no one saw coming or witnessing history. With each piece you write, you hope to surprise people, draw their interest, basically keep ...

Many moons ago, well, not that many, the Oregon State men’s basketball team was flourishing. They were recognized nationally. Competed at the highest level. Players were revered and coaches loved. ...

Passion. Want it, need it, gotta’ have it. Basketball season is coming to a close. And by that, I mean it is only a matter of time to watch my beloved North Carolina Tar Heels not show ...

Well, no one said it was going to be easy. The #2 ranked (according to BaseballAmerica.com) Oregon State Beavers are starting to make things interesting. Last weekend the Beavs took two out of ...

What is this world coming to? Once upon a time, a legendary football coach (Ohio State’s Woody Hayes) punched an opposing player. A national championship basketball coach threw a chair across ...

At the midway point of the season, the Oregon State Beavers baseball team is in a comfortable, yet cautious position of cruise control. With a pleasant 25-6 overall record, 7-2 in league play, each ...

Yes, Oregon State’s baseball season continues to progress toward the postseason. Last weekend the Beavs swept Utah to remain on top in the Pac 12 Conference with a 10-2 record (29-6 overall). ...

Please take your seats ladies and gentlemen. We are about to announce the winner from the category of, “Didn’t see it coming.” Or should we have said, “Should not have happened.” ...

The Kentucky Derby is this weekend and if the Oregon State Beavers baseball team was in a horse race, one could say they are in the final straightaway heading for the far turn. In their peripheral vision ...