Beaver Fever: An Oregon State Dynasty

[LC AAU]

Already into another season, nice. I wish I wasn't hooked on 2k10 or I'd be in season 4 right now .

Tough week 1 matchup, but you should win.

 

[Fox1994]

Good luck. When are you going to introduce a storyline explaining-away the away games that are supposed to be home games?

 

[Emac78]

Already into another season, nice. I wish I wasn't hooked on 2k10 or I'd be in season 4 right now .

Tough week 1 matchup, but you should win.

Good luck should be a good game, can't wait to see what you do on that smurf turf.

This should be a good one. A lot riding on this opening game.

Good luck. When are you going to introduce a storyline explaining-away the away games that are supposed to be home games?

I thought about doing something like that but it is what it is so I can't do anything about it.

 

[Emac78]

[size=+2]#13 Oregon State (0-0) @ #20 Boise State (0-0)[/size]​

Boise, ID - Last year it was Oregon that failed to win at Bronco Stadium in the season opener. This year it would be Oregon State that would test their fate against Boise State at Bronco Stadium where the Broncos have a 55-game home winning streak. The Beavers were greeted by a hostile crowd and a warm 82 degree evening to open the 2010 season on the smurf turf. Bryan Harsin would debut as Boise State's head coach after the departure of Chris Peterson to Florida State.

Boise State QB Kellen Moore looked like a Heisman contender to start the game as he was throwing darts all over the field to lead the Broncos into OSU territory. But the drive would stall when the Broncos attempted to get HB Jeremy Avery going in the run game. Boise State would attempt a 51-yard field goal but a fairly strong crosswind caused the ball to sail wide right. Oregon State took over and tried to get HB Jacquizz Rodgers going early on. Quizz was able to pick up a 1st down but third year sophomre QB Ryan Katz was errant on his first couple passing opportunities to bring the possession to an end with a punt. However, freshman punter Brian Jenkins was able to pin BSU at their own 4-yard line.

But the Broncos were able to quickly get out of the bad field position as Moore thre clutch pass after clutch pass to get into OSU territory. However, when HB Jeremy Avery was met with a swarming OSU defense and was gangtackled, the ball came loose in the pile. OSU OLB Keith Pankey came up with the fumble recovery. Just as the Beavs' offense was getting ready to take the field. The whistle blew and it was announced that the play was under review. "After further review, the play has been reversed," announced the referee. "The runner's knee was down."

[size=-5]BSU HB Jeremy Avery's fumble is overturned.[/size]​

Despite the reversal, Boise State was still stopped to set up a 47-yard field goal attempt which again sailed wide right. BSU WR Austin Pettis was taken off the field on an earlier play and it was learned at the break by Erin Andrews that the receiver had an ACL sparin and would be out two weeks. Oregon State could not take advantage of the decent field position again as they would go three-and-out. Katz seemed to be feeling the pressure of his first start.

But Boise State was not looking that much better offensively to open the 2nd quarter as they too would be held to a three-and-out. On the ensuing possession, Katz threw a pass to WR Reggie Dunn where he was taken down just short of the sticks to force another OSU three-and-out. Boise State would get a single first down but would have their possession stall as the game saw another punt. Because of the offensive ineptness or the outstanding defense, Bronco Stadium had quieted down and was hardly a factor. Katz was suddenly able to connect with WR Darrell Catchings for back-to-back first downs. But inside BSU territory, Katz was unable to connect WR James Rodgers to keep the drive alive. Thus setting up a 43-yard field goal attempt for Justin Kahut. But he too missed wide right.

So Boise State took over still with no score in the game. Moore threw a strike to WR Kirby Moore, but the ball bounced off his hands and into the hands of OSU CB Brandon Hardin for an interception.

[size=-5]OSU CB Brandon Hardin makes the pick off of BSU WR Kirby Moore's drop.[/size]​

With the turnover, OSU was now in business. But Katz would overthrow WR Darrell Catchings for what would have been an easy touchdown. However, the sophomore was able to get the Beavers into position to kick a 23-yard field goal to end the "thrilling" first half with OSU on top 3-0.

Not too many of the pundits could have predicted the pitcher's duel that these teams were involved in with all of the offensive talent on the field. The offensive struggles would only continue for Oregon State to start the 3rd quarter. Katz would connect with WR Casey Kjos for a 1st down, but the Beavs would later be forced to punt. Finally, QB Kellen Moore got just enough time to throw deep over the top to WR Titus Young who got behind the coverage. Young was able to catch the high arching pass over his shoulder in stride as Bronco Stadium roared to life, and raced into the end zone for a 74-yard to put the Broncos ahead 7-3.

[size=-5]BSU WR Titus Young with a 74-yard TD reception.[/size]​

However, when the excitement died down, it was noticed that Moore was on the ground with trainers surrounded. On the replay you could see Moore getting rid of the ball just in time before OSU OLB Keith Pankey laid the lumber. Moore left under his own power but Erin Andrews would later report that he had back spasms and he would not return. Then on the ensuing kickoff, OSU Jacquizz Rodgers went down hard on the return. He too was being looked at by trainers on the sideline. The busy sideline reporter, E.A. would report that Quizz had a sprained elbow and his return was doubtful.

So the Beavers would rely on HB Ryan McCants to carry the load. And McCants immediately went to work gaining a couple of first downs with some bruising carries. Then Katz was able to fake the handoff and pass over the middle to WR Darrell Catchings on a short crossing route. Catchings would take off and was finally taken out of bounds at the BSU 6-yard line for a 44 yard gain.

[size=-5]OSU WR Darrell Catchings with a 44 yard gain.[/size]​

Two plays later, McCants was in on a one-yard TD scamper to regain the lead for OSU. 10-7.

[size=-5]OSU HB Ryan McCants in with a one-yard TD scamper.[/size]​

Boise State would have fifth year senior QB Mike Coughlin take over for the injured Kellen Moore. Coughlin's first series was not too bad as he was able to get Boise State into OSU territory. BSU head coach Bryan Harsin would be forced to make his first difficult decision as the leader of the Broncos when he faced a 4th-and-one at the OSU 30-yard line. Out came the punt team as Bronco Stadium booed the decision. Witht their kicker already with two missed FGs and the way OSU had been stopping the run, Harsin decided to play for field position but the boos only got louder when the ball landed in the end zone for a touchback. But OSU would go three-and-out, and would have to punt from deep inside their own territory.

As the 4th quarter got underway, the Broncos were driving into OSU territory but the drive would again stall, setting up a 40-yard FG which went through the uprights. Bronco Stadium applauded as the game was now tied 10-10. The Beavers countered with their most impressive possession of the game, a long methodical drive. McCants was running the ball right up the gut and tiring out the BSU defense. And Katz was able to keep the drive alive on 3rd down with some clutch passing. With 4:23 left to, inside the red zone, Katz with very little time threw a laser to McCants just short of the goal line where he was able to bull through three defenders for a 14-yard TD to put OSU in front 17-10. It was Katz' first career TD pass.

[size=-5]OSU HB Ryan McCants bulls through for a 14-yard TD reception.[/size]​

Boise State quickly countered back when Coughlin connected on a deep pass to sophomre WR Chris Potter for a gain of 43 yards that put the Broncos at the OSU 5-yard line. OSU was putting together a tremendous goal line stand. It would all come down to a 4th-and-goal play at the 3-yard line. Coughlin dropped back to pass and threw a strike low to HB Jeremy Avery who made an amazing diving catch, going low for the ball just across the goal line to tie the game 17-17 on the 3-yard TD reception.

[size=-5]BSU HB Jeremy Avery makes a clutch catch in the end zone to tie the game.[/size]​

It was now Oregon State ball with just over two minutes left in regulation. Now the crowd came to life and was a factor again. McCants powered up the middle to pick up a first down. But Katz was unable to connect on a single pass as the Beavers had to punt with 1:30 remaining. Boise State would take over at their own 15-yard line. The OSU defense held as Coughlin was also unable to complete a pass on 3rd down, but when Boise State was forced to punt, the ball was pinned at the OSU 5-yard line.

Ryan Katz and the Beavers took over with :47 left to go and all of their timeouts remaining. Would Mike Riley be aggressive and try to win the game here or settle for overtime. When HB Ryan McCants got the handoff, it was apparent that Riley might have been settling for OT. But when McCants broke an 11-yard run for a 1st down, the Beavers quickly called a timeout. Katz dropped back to pass and hit TE Brady Camp over the middle for a big 1st down, and suddenly OSU was at midfield. The Beavers went to their no huddle offense. Katz dropped back to pass with only :16 left to go in the game. Katz was given enough time, and stepped up in the pocket, gunning the ball deep over the middle of the field to WR James Rodgers. The diminutive playmaker leaped up and caught the ball over his shoulders in between two BSU defensive backs and was sandwhiched between the two. But Rodgers hung onto the ball for a huge 32-yard gain at the BSU 25-yard line as Bronco Stadium sighed in unison.

[size=-5]OSU QB Ryan Katz guns the ball deep over the middle to WR James Rodgers who holds onto the ball for a 32-yard gain.[/size]​

Katz and the rest of the offense sprinted down the field in excitement. The clock was briefly stopped because of the 1st down. Mike Riley signaled to his young QB to calm down and let the time tick down to :02 before calling timeout. Out came kicker Justin Kahut for a possible game-winning field goal. Just as the Beavs were ready, the whistle blew. "Timeout Boise State." Harin's strategy was now to ice the kicker. After the Broncos used up their full three timeouts, OSU was finally allowed to attempt the 42-yard field goal. The snap was good, the hold was good, and Kahut booted the ball. Kahut instantly leaped in the air after the ball was in the air as he knew it was good from the moment he kicked it. The ball crossed through the uprights and the Beavers celebrated a major road victory to open the season.

[size=-5]OSU kicker Justin Kahut boots the clutch 42-yard game-winning field goal through the uprights.[/size]​

#13 Oregon State 20
QB Ryan Katz: 17-32, 297 yds, td
HB Ryan McCants: 13 car, 67 yds, td, rec td
WR Darrell Catchings: 5 rec, 92 yds
CB Brandon Hardin: 13 tkl, int

#20 Boise State 17
QB Kellen Moore: 8-12, 154 yds, td, int
HB Jeremy Avery: 23 car, 75 yds
WR Chris Potter: 3 rec, 83 yds
SS Jeron Johnson: 10 tkl, tfl, sk, defl

 

[Emac78]

Wow. That was a great game. #1 ESPN instant classic?

Yeah. It was actually the #1 ESPN instant classic. Thanks for checking in.

 

[Emac78]

This is awesome. Just one question: you have to have Xbox live to get those in-game pics right?

Thank you. Yes, you do. You can take up to ten pics for each game. Then you have to upload them to easportsworld. You can only have up to three pics on the website at a time so I have to be patient and upload them three at a time. Then it is just a matter of downloading those pics to my cpu and then to a website such as photobucket. Though if you have the proper equiment, you can take your own pics, but I don't have the technical knowledge of how to do that. Hope that helps.

 

[goDawgs1433]

EASW is really annoying with only letting you upload 3 at a time.

 

[packersfan4eva]

oh SNAP, that was great. nice way to start the season, emac

 

[Fox1994]

Good job on the early win. I know you can't do anything about the away games that should be home games. . . that's why I'm asking what you're going to do about it as far as explaining it away in a storyline.

 

[Emac78]

Erin: Coach Riley, what a game huh!?

Mike: I'll say Erin. We knew that this game was going to be like this. Boise State always plays hard especially in their home stadium.

Erin: Injuries played a large role for both teams today. But you had Ryan McCants step up in a big way when Quizz went down just as he did in the Civil War last year. What are your thoughts on the way he played?

Mike: I really liked the way he stepped up for our team. He really ran hard and I'm just really proud of him.

Erin: Coming into the game, a lot of people questioned whether a redshirt sophomore QB Ryan Katz could win in this environment. Pretty good game from him wouldn't you say?

Mike: Oh, absolutely Erin. He really executed well and that was his first career start. He did miss some opportunities but I really liked the way he ran the offense. And most importantly, no turnovers. I'm really proud of him, that's for sure.

Erin: At the end there when you guys were backed up at your own 5-yard line, can you take us through what the strategy was?

Mike: Oh yeah. We were really thinking of just taking it to OT but when McCants busted that 1st down run, I decided we'd try and go for the win. Katz really made some clutch passes and James made probably one of the best catches of his illustrious career for the Beavers. I'm just really proud how our team stuck with it and beat a really good team in this environment. Big, big win for the Beavers.

Erin: Thanks for your time coach.

Mike: Thanks, Erin. Good to see you again.

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]Week 1[/size]

[size=+2]#13 Oregon State (0-0) @ #20 Boise State (0-0)[/size]

[size=+3]OSU Snaps BSU 55-Game Win Streak at Home
with Narrow Win on Smurf Turf[/size]

[size=-5]OSU kicker Justin Kahut boot the 42-yard game-winning FG at the end of regulation.[/size]

[b][size=+2]Games of the Week[/size][/b]

Navy 14
#15 Maryland 19

#11 Cincinnati 14
NC State 7

Louisiana Tech 34
#8 Cal 41

[color=red]Marshall 12
#10 Ohio State 6[/color]

[color=red]Purdue 39
#2 Notre Dame 21[/color]

[b][u]#13 Oregon State 20
#20 Boise State 17[/u][/b]

[color=red]#4 USC 30
Hawai'i 37[/color]

[b][size=+2]Rankings[/size][/b]

1 Florida
2 Penn State
3 Texas
4 Oklahoma
5 Ole Miss
6 Cal
7 Oregon
8 Cincinnati
[b]9 Oregon State[/b]
10 Virginia Tech
13 USC

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

QB Kellen Moore (Boise State) - 8-12, 154 yds, td
WR Avery Holley (Florida Atlantic) - 5 rec, 87 yds, 2 td
WR David Gilreath (Wisconsin) - 5 rec, 132 yds, td
HB Jeffrey Demps (Florida) - 22 car, 128 yds, 4 td, 5 rec, 55 rec yds
QB Tyrod Taylor (Virginia Tech) - 10-14, 192 yds, 3 td

 

[Emac78]

EASW is really annoying with only letting you upload 3 at a time.

Yes it most definitely is.

oh SNAP, that was great. nice way to start the season, emac

Thanks. I wonder what the game what have been like if Moore didn't get hurt for the Broncos.

Good job on the early win. I know you can't do anything about the away games that should be home games. . . that's why I'm asking what you're going to do about it as far as explaining it away in a storyline.

I can't really think of any good reason why somebody in the conferences or the NCAA couldn't just change the home/away schedules besides for budget cuts or laziness.

It's only three? Wasn't it five last year? (pics on EASW, that is)

Anyway, nice win on the Smurf Turf. Keep it up.

It was actually ten pics last year you keep at a time. I have no idea why they changed that.

Lol @ Notre Dame, Ohio State, and USC getting upset in the same week.

Pretty crazy way to start the season. Pryor played absolutely horrendous.

 

[Fox1994]

Fuck ND and OSU! 'Fuck's up with SC? I could give a shit about the other two. . . but c'mon. . .

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]Game of the Week[/size]

[size=+2]#2 Penn State (0-0) @ Alabama (0-0)[/size]

Chris: Welcome to Tuscaloosa for a clash between the Big Ten and the SEC. Well, I don't think I can ever remember an opening weekend where three top ten teams lost to unranked opponents, but that is exactly what happened last week as Notre Dame fell to Purdue; USC fell to Hawai'i, and the most astonishing one of all, Ohio State fell to Marshall. So Penn State will try to regain respect for the Big Ten today with a win on the road in SEC country. But to do so, they will have to beat Nick Saban's Crimson Tide. Pretty tall order for Brian Kelly's debut as Penn State's new head coach.

[size=+1]Other Saturday Selection[/size]

#22 Miami @ #24 Ohio State
Kirk: OSU Lee: OSU​

Chris: Alright, looks like you both think Ohio State bouces back against Maimi today. Well, that brings us to the clash here in Tuscaloosa. *crowd cheers* Interesting game between Brian Kelly's high scoring offense and Nick Saban's dominating defense. So something's got to give. Who are you guys going with?

Kirk: I'm really anxious to see what Brian Kelly's offense looks like today. A lot of people question whether sophomore QB Kevin Newsome will be the right fit , but Kelly's system allows the QB to succeed. And Newsome has a talented cast of receivers to throw to. I think the Nittany Lions are going to have one of the more exciting offenses in college football with Kelly running the show. And I know. They're going up against the athletes of the Tide today, but I say Penn State wins and restores the pride of the Big Ten. *crowd boos*

Lee: Kirk, not so fast my friend! *crowd cheers* This Alabama team is built to take PSU out of its game with long, methodical drives as Bama HB Mark Ingram pounds the rock all game long. And that defense led by MLB Rolando McClain and a tremendous secondary is going to make it tough for the Nittany Lions to execute offensively. Oh, and don't forget about QB Greg McElroy throwing to WR Julio Jones. Somebody needs to tell me why these guys aren't ranked. I can't believe these guys aren't ranked. They should finish in the top ten and challenge for the SEC, and they win today sweetheart. Give me that. *Lee puts on the headgear* Go Bama! Roll Tide Roll!

 

[Fox1994]

Who the fuck got hurt, Emac? Tell me, dammit, who the fuck got hurt?

 

[Emac78]

[size=+2]Eastern Washington (FCS) @ #9 Oregon State (1-0)[/size]
(simulated)​

Corvallis, OR - After a suspenseful win against Boise State the Beavers cracked the top ten and faced the Eagles of Eastern Washington for what amounted to a scrimmage game. Oregon State dominated the game in every facet. But the Beavers were not able to get out unscathed as their dynamic tailback Jacquizz Rodgers on his sixth carry of the game was sandwiched between two Eagle defenders. Quizz would leave the game with a back injury that prevented him from playing the rest of the game. So in came Ryan McCants to replace Quizz for the second game in a row. The Beavers did not miss a beat as McCants had a career game. The bruising tailback ran wild for a total of 213 yards and found the end zone four times to be named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week. Redshirt sophomore QB Ryan Katz was solid, connecting with James Rodgers for a touchdown, and scoring on a QB sneak. The older of the Rodgers brothers caught eight receptions for 164 yards and the one touchdown pass from Katz. The OSU defense played like it should against inferior competition only allowing the Eagles to score a single touchdown as the Beavs cruised to an easy 45-7 victory.

Eastern Washington 7

#9 Oregon State 45
QB Ryan Katz: 14-24, 245 yds, td, rush td
HB Ryan McCants: 33 car, 213 yds, 4 td (Pac-10 OPOW)
WR James Rodgers: 8 rec, 164 yds, td
OLB Keith Pankey: 5 tkl, 3 tfl, sk, int

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]Week 2[/size]

[size=+1]#2 Penn State (0-0) @ Alabama[/size]

[size=-5](top) Bama WR Julio Jones with a clutch reception between two defenders over the middle in the 3rd quarter. (bottom left) PSU CB Danton Lynn sacks Bama QB Greg McElroy for a safety. (bottom right) Bama WR Julio Jones catches his 2nd TD in the corner of the end zone.[/size]​

Tuscaloosa, AL - After Ohio State lost to Marshall the previous week, it was up to Penn State to represent the Big Ten. But new PSU head coach Brian Kelly faced a daunting task to try and get a win against Nick Saban in Tuscaloosa. Alabama took an early 7-0 lead when QB Greg McElroy connected with WR Julio Jones who tightroped the sideline and scored on a 32-yard touchdown. Then PSU QB Kevin Newsome's favorite target WR Chaz Powell was sidelined with what appeared to be a collar bone injury. It was later reported that it was a season ending broken collar bone. However, Newsome would connect deep with WR Derek Moye for a 32 yard gain that would set up a 32-yard FG to put PSU on the scoreboard but down 7-3.

The Crimson Tide would tack on a 26-yard field goal in the 2nd quarter to go ahead 10-3. On the ensuing possession, the Nittany Lions were forced to punt but the ball would be downed at the the 1-yard line. Penn State brought pressure from the outside with a CB blitz and CB Danton Lynn was able to take down McElroy in the end zone for a safety to make it 10-5. PSU QB Kevin Newsome quickly took advantage of the field position from the safety and gunned a ball right on the money to 6'6" WR Brett Brackett who beat the bump-and-run coverage for a 58-yard TD to put Penn State on top 12-10.

Bama would have a drive stall in the red zone to open the 2nd half but would connect on a 30-yard field goal to regain the lead 13-12. But Penn State countered back by running the ball with HB Stephfon Green who was having success on the ground. And Newsome was able to make a couple clutch passes. But the drive would stall in Bama territory to set up a 38-yard field goal attempt. Unfortunately, senior Collin Wagner shanked it wide right. From that moment, all the momentum swung toward the Tide. On 3rd-and-two in PSU territory, McElroy was able to hit WR Julio Jones over the middle between two defenders. Jones made a great leaping catch and payed for it by being crunched by two sandwiching hits but held on to the ball to keep the drive alive. Bama HB Mark Ingram pounded the ball on the ground and McElroy would score on a sneak at the goal line. However, the extra point was clanked off the upright, but Alabama was still up 19-12.

Alabama's running game was shoved right down Penn State's throat in the 4th quarter. And then McElroy hit Jones in the corner of the end zone for a 25-yard TD to put the Tide up 26-12. Penn State would be held on 4th down on their own side of the field to pretty much end any chance of coming back. However, with 1:42 left in the game PSU did get the ball back one more time but Newsome was sacked by Bama MLB Rolando McClain who forced the ball loose and then recovered the football. That pretty much did it as Nick Saban spoiled Brian Kelly's debut as Penn State's head coach.

#2 Penn State 12
QB Kevin Newsome: 17-36, 227 yds, td, fl
HB Stephfon Green: 19 car, 33 yds
WR Devon Smith: 4 rec, 62 yds
SS Nick Sukay: 16 tkl

Alabama 26
QB Greg McElroy: 17-39, 269 yds, 2 td, rush td
HB Mark Ingram: 23 car, 74 yds
WR Julio Jones: 3 rec, 84 yds, 2 td
MLB Rolando McClain: 8 tkl, tfl, sk, ff, fmbrec

[b][size=+2]Games of the Week[/b][/size]

Michigan 18
#11 Notre Dame 26

USF 19
#1 Florida 24

Troy 14
#15 Oklahoma State 20

Western Michigan 10
#10 Virginia Tech 17

Florida State 20
#4 Oklahoma 37

#7 Oregon 24 OT
Tennessee 21

#22 Miami 3
#24 Ohio State 23

[u]#2 Penn State 12
Alabama 26[/u]

[b][size=+2]Rankings[/size][/b]

1 Florida
2 Texas
3 Oklahoma
4 Ole Miss
5 Oregon
6 Cal
7 Cincinnati
[b]8 Oregon State[/b]
9 Virginia Tech
10 West Virginia
14 USC

[b][size=+2]Heisman Watch[/size][/b]

QB Kellen Moore (Boise State) - 11-18, 202 yds, 2 td, int
WR Avery Holley (Florida Atlantic) - 11 rec, 159 yds, 3 td
WR David Gilreath (Wisconsin) - 11 rec, 200 yds, 2 td
HB Jeffrey Demps (Florida) - 41 car, 216 yds, 4 td, 8 rec, 128 yds
[b]HB Ryan McCants (Oregon State) ^ 46 car, 280 yds, 5 td, rec td[/b]

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]Quizz Out Up to 10 Weeks[/size]

[size=-5]OSU HB Jacquizz Rodgers[/size]​

That is the news out of Corvallis. Oregon State will be without their dynamic tailback, Jacquizz Rodgers for up to ten weeks who has a strained back. That will suddenly leave redshirt junior HB Ryan McCants to carry the load for the Beavers. McCants has filled in tremendously so far for Oregon State. After his 213 yard, four touchdown performance against Eastern Washington, McCants has gained some national attention. But make no mistake. Losing Quizz is a huge blow to Oregon State. Not only will McCants have to step up, but this will put added pressure on redshirt sophomore QB Ryan Katz to make plays through the air. Older brother of Quizz, James Rodgers will likely need to become a larger factor. The Beavers first test without Quizz starting will be against Louisville this weekend at Reser.

 

[Emac78]

And I'm giving a helmet sticker to Oregon State tailback Ryan McCants. So Jacquizz Rodgers goes down but never fear because Ryan McCants is here to rumble for 213 yards and four touchdowns. I know it was against Eastern Washington but over 200 yards and four touchdowns is a huge game no matter who is playing.

 

[goDawgs1433]

FFFFUUUUUU

McCants should fill in just fine but still...Quizz is, well, Quizz.