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Improvements the Beavers can make on offense in 2013
NWSB blogger and Oregon State insider Jon Irwin reports on the areas he thinks OSU's offense needs to improve in 2013. Mike Riley's pro-style offense is deep in weapons, but it's only effective if all the parts are working together. Without fixes to 2012's problem areas, the team could be in for a disappointing season in 2013. Storm Woods (940 yards) was a huge reason for the turnaround, can it happen again? [Read More…]
Craig Robinson’s job officially on the fence
NWSB insider and Beavers blogger Jon Irwin reports on the job Craig Robinson's done this year. Once again the OSU Beavers fell short in the Pac-12, and a change could be coming. But can the Beavers afford to cut ties with the notoriety Robinson has helped bring to the table? The NCAA tournament is coming to a close, and with it another disappointing Beavers hoops season will officially be behind us. [Read More…]
Who and what the Oregon St. Beavers lose this year
NWSB insider and Beavers blogger Jon Irwin takes a look back at the career of senior Joe Burton, as the Beaver hoops star heads towards graduation. Burton began his Oregon State career in 2009, and will go down as one of the most beloved Beavers of all time. [Read More…]
Oregon State basketball rewind: The 2012-2013 season
NWSB Editor and Insider recaps Oregon State's 2012-2013 basketball season that ended with a loss to the Colorado Buffaloes in the first round of the 2013 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament. While the Beavers did have an impressive showing in out of conference play, their record in the Pac-12 kept them out of anymore postseason action. Roberto Nelson was the player of the year for Oregon State, dominating the team's statistics, [Read More…]
Oregon State exits in first round of Pac 12 tourney
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about Oregon State's performance against Colorado in the first round of the 2013 Men's Basketball Tournament. Though the Beavers were able to manage a victory over the Buffaloes on Saturday, they could not repeat their impressive effort in the tournament, falling by a score of 74-68. Unfortunately for the Beavers, Colorado was able to put the game away at the line despite all of the late-game efforts being put on by the men from Corvallis. [Read More…]
Oregon State releases new brand, & cool uniforms
NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about Oregon State's recent rebranding efforts that occurred this week. While there have been mixed reviews about the uniforms, Chris notes that there are both good and bad aspects to the new brand at Oregon State. And while the logo and football uniforms receive decent marks, the new basketball uniforms nail it with their modern and bold look. [Read More…]
Oregon State Beavers top 5 commitments on 2013 National Signing Day
NWSB blogger and Oregon State insider Jon Irwin reports on the Beaver's top commitments for 2013. After an exciting 9-4 season with big wins on the national stage, Oregon State was primed for a huge recruiting season. Mike Riley didn't disappoint, delivering some huge defensive prospects to Beaver Nation. Hunter Jarmon, Dashon Hunt, and Edwin Delva will look nice in Corvallis. [Read More…]
Five offseason objectives for Mike Riley
NWSB insider and Beavers blogger Jon Irwin reports on his five offseason objectives for head coach Mike Riley before the 2013 season. With his job fully secure after a 9-4 2012 season, Riley will look to keep his momentum going into next season. Among his need priorities is sticking to a quarterback and building recruiting depth. For a coach whose job was supposedly on the hot seat entering the season, Mike Riley has proved all his critics wrong. [Read More…]
Five positions Oregon State needs to upgrade in 2013
NWSB insider and Oregon State Beavers blogger Jon Irwin brings us his thoughts on five positions OSU needs to upgrade heading into 2013. The 9-4 Beavs were a huge surprise in 2012, and they hope to carry that into next season. With Markus Wheaton and Jordan Poyer heading off to the NFL draft, it won't be easy. Despite an outstanding 2012 season–in which the Beavers went 9-4 and finished No. 13 in the BCS—OSU has plenty of holes to fill in 2013. [Read More…]
Overachievers and underachievers for Oregon State’s basketball team
NWSB Insider and Oregon State Beavers basketball blogger Rick Stella gives you his overachievers and underachievers for a Beavers basketball squad that has been a little lackluster this season. The Beavers were 10-4 in out of conference play, while preparing for the Pac-12 schedule to start, and underwhelmed as their weak schedule dragged on. An early win over Purdue, coupled with the close losses to Alabama and Kansas, seemed like ages ago. [Read More…]
The four biggest remaing Pac-12 OSU Basketball games
NWSB blogger and OSU insider Jon Irwin reports on the four biggest games remaining on Oregon State's Pac-12 schedule. After a stellar start to the season the Oregon State Beavers have hit their first real rough patch. But OSU has plenty of big games down the stretch, and the team's just beginning to hit the meat of its Pac-12 play. [Read More…]
Oregon State Beavers football: Five things we learned
NWSB Insider and Oregon State Beavers blogger Jon Irwin recaps the 2012 college football season and tells us five things we learned about OSU. The Beavers rebounding season has surely proven that Mike Riley and Mark Banker aren't going anywhere. With such a young core, OSU has big things ahead of it. [Read More…]
Five fearless predictions for the 2012 Alamo Bowl
NWSB Insider and Oregon State Beavers blogger Jon Irwin breaks down the OSU vs. Texas 2012 Alamo Bowl matchup. He provides five fearless predictions for the game Saturday. With this marking the final game for seniors Markus Wheaton and Jordan Poyer, expect OSU to send their guys out with style. [Read More…]
Devon Collier emerging as star for Beavs
Familiar face leading Beavers The Oregon State Beavers are off to a fantastic start to the season, currently tied for fifth in the Pac-12 at 6-2. Their lone losses on the season were close games to Alabama (62-65) and Kansas (78-84). OSU has a great group of athletes, and it’s by far Coach Robinson’s most [...] [Read More…]
How will Oregon State replace Markus Wheaton in 2013?
NWSB Editor and Insider Jon Irwin takes a look into the future and tries to solve how the Beavers will replace senior Markus Wheaton. Oregon State's go-to receiver will be graduating the program and heading for the 2013 NFL draft. How can the Beavers replace such an integral part of their offense? The obvious replacement for Wheaton in the offense would be sophomore Brandin Cooks. [Read More…]
Oregon State Beavers 2012 football season rewind
NWSB Editor and Insider Jon Irwin recaps what was Oregon State's 2012 college football regular season. Leading the way are standouts Markus Wheaton and Rashaad Reynolds. But there were plenty of other highlights on this season and—with an invitation to the Alamo Bowl—more could be on the way. [Read More…]
