Go Beavs: An Oregon State Dynasty

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jason & jason did ok for the cardinal

Yeah, they did acutally. Kind of concerning since the Trojans are up next.

 

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[size=+2]Game of the Week[/size]
[size=+1]#4 Florida State (9-0)

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#1 Clemson (9-0)[/size]

Chris: Welcome to the home of Howard's Rock where we have probably the biggest game of the year so far as #4 Florida State and #1 Clemson will try to claim the top spot in the Coastal division of the ACC, and more importantly will keep their national championship hopes alive. This one is already starting to have a championship feel to it. College Football lacks a true playoff system, but it is the games like this that act as this sport's playoff system. In addition to this huge ACC battle, both #2 USC and #3 Texas will also be tested. The Longhorns will take on the Red Raiders of Texas Tech which there is guaranteed to be a lot of points scored. And #2 USC will try to make it four in a row against the Beavers of Oregon State. Today will give us a better picture of who the real contenders are. But it is becoming a real possiblity that the ACC, the Big 12, and the Pac-10 could each have an undefeated team. But it is also possible that FSU and UCLA could be the top two teams in the nation after this weekend.

[size=+1]Games of the Week[/size]

#21 Texas Tech at #3 Texas
Kirk: Texas Lee: Texas

#15 Oregon State at #2 USC​

Chris: So this is an intriguing game in the Pac-10. The Beavers and the Trojans usually make for an entertaining football game, but the Trojans have now beat the Beavers three in a row after Oregon State had won back-to-back. Many still feel that USC is overrated and should not be able to get out of the Pac-10 undefeated. Despite a couple scares against Arizona and Oregon, they have managed to stay unbeaten. Can the Beavers change that today.

Kirk: You know Chris. I think they could. I actually think that the Beavers have better talent. However, USC has QB Xavier Miller and he has the experience to lead the Trojans to win games. And Oregon State traditionally does not play well in the Coliseum so I'm picking USC to win a really close game.

Lee: Kirk, I totally agree with everything you just said. Trojans win a close one down there. Not only will Miller have a good game but I think the USC defense is the best Oregon State has faced all year.

Chris: And now it's time to make your picks for this great matchup we have here today. Gary Crowton's defending national champion Clemson Tigers now have a 24-game winning streak. But the Seminoles will look to bring that streak to an end today as new head coach Jimbo Fisher has yet to lose. Bobby Bowden must be prowd of his long-time protege. Before we get to the picks, Erin Andrews has an injury update for both teams. Erin...

Erin: Yes, well first the good news for FSU is that DE Darrell Allen should be able to suit up and play today. It looks like he has just about fully recovered from his ACL sprain. But unfortunately, it looks like FSU HB Barry Horn, the explosive tailback will not be able to play today with that bruised shoulder. I've also been told that for Clemson, their fantastic MLB Lance Griffin will also be out today with a pinched nerve. So Tiger OLB Brent Cannon is going to have to step it up today. But Cannon told me he is up to the challenge and the defense is ready. I can tell you that both sides are amped up for this game. It means a lot to both teams.

Chris: Alright Erin. Thanks for that report. Well, the headgear is here so it's time to make your picks guys.

Kirk: Not having HB Barry Horn (96ovr) is a big blow for the 'Noles, but with that offensive line, it won't matter. I don't think FSU will struggle today because of their fantastic receiving corps and their outstanding offensive line. And with MLB Lance Griffin (93ovr) out of the game, that is just one more reason for me to believe that the Seminoles should be able to move the ball today. Plus, with a defense led by a top-five future draft pick, FS Paris Greene (99ovr), I fail to see how the 'Noles lose today and that is who I'm picking to win today.

Lee: Kirk, I think you are underestimating Gary Crowton's offense, but especially the defense. The Tigers still have one of the best linebackers in the nation with OLB Brent Cannon (97ovr) in there. And with QB Marcus Bates making plays and HB Joey Thomas moving the chains, and this great home crowd. I of course have to pick...(Lee pulls out the Seminole headdress as the crowd starts to boo in surprise) Ha! Not so fast! Are you kidding me?! (Lee throws the Seminole headdress wildly at Chris and puts on the Tiger headgear as the crowd cheers him on.) Go Tigers! Go Clemson!

 

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[size=+1]#15 Oregon State (7-1)

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#2 USC (7-0)[/size]​

Los Angeles, CA - Since the loss to still undefeated UCLA, it seems a lot of the excitement for Beaver football was lost. But all is still not lost. However with a trip to the Coliseum to take on the Trojans and the Civil War being in Eugene, the postseason picture looks bleak for Oregon State. The Trojans have escaped usets against Oregon and Arizona already this year, but one had to assume that USC would bring their "A" game against the Beavers. A team that has given USC trouble in the past. There was a lot of anticipation for this one as it was televised on ABC to a national audience.

All the pundits were picking the Trojans to play well against the Beavers but on the opening possession, USC was forced to punt after a rather unsuccessful drive. On Oregon State's opening offensive play, the Coliseum was rocking. OSU QB Justin Rust handed it off to HB Roy Nolen who cut through a huge hole and then turned on the afterburners, outrunning the entire Trojan defense to the house for a 63-yard touchdown right out of the gate. Oregon State took the early lead 7-0.

[size=-5]OSU HB Roy Nolen houses it from 63 yards away.[/size]

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Nolen had just started to garner some national attention the last few weeks. A 63-yard touchdown run against one of the best defenses in the nation could only help his cause. Despite the impressive run by Nolen, the Trojans responded when QB Xavier Miller hit HB Marvin Davis out of the backfield for a 2-yard touchdown to tie the game 7-7. We had a game on our hands now.

The Beavers would prove that they could move the ball in the traditional way, with a balanced offense to drive down the length of the field where HB Roy Nolen escaped a tackle in the backfield and scored a 3-yard touchdown for his second rushing touchdown of the first quarter to put OSU ahead 14-7.

[size=-5]OSU HB Roy Nolen finds the end zone again on a 3-yard touchdown run.[/size]​

But the Trojans quickly countered back as QB Xavier Miller threw a perfectly timed screen to HB Marvin Davis. The play was well executed and Davis showed off his great quickness, taking it 64 yards to the house. The game would be tied 14-14 as the first quarter came to an end.

[size=-5]A well executed screen results in a 64-yard touchdown reception for HB Marvin Davis.[/size]​

Now the doubt had to be entering into the Beavers' heads as Oregon State was playing about as well as they possibly could and USC was just matching blow for blow. Finally, the tough USC defense showed up and sacked OSU QB Justin Rust twice to force Oregon State to punt for the first time. The Trojans looked like they would take advantage of the opportunity to take the lead as QB Xavier Miller had gotten the Trojans inside the red zone. But then Miller threw into coverage where OSU SS Courtney Smith came up with a huge interception. USC would hold the Beavers in the red zone as Oregon State would regain the lead 17-14 after a chip-shot was put through the uprights. It was only a few moments earlier that USC looked to be on the verge of taking the lead and now the Trojans trailed.

Then USC went three-and-out on the ensuing possession to allow the Beavers one last possession before the end of the first half. OSU QB Justin Rust led a great last minute drive finished off when he hit who else but HB Roy Nolen out of the backfield for an 11-yard touchdown reception to make it 24-14 OSU.

[size=-5]Who else but OSU HB Roy Nolen with an 11-yard touchdown reception.[/size]​

USC QB Xavier Miller would get the Trojans in position to attempt a 53-yard field goal and the kick sailed through the uprights as USC finally has a legitimate place kicker to cut the lead to 24-17 OSU right before halftime.

It looked like the Trojans might finally have met their match. Many had thought that the Trojans had gotten lucky to make it this far unbeaten. The Coliseum, sensing that the game might be getting away from the Men of Troy, stepped up its presence as the crowd became a significant factor. It possibly could have been a reason for the Beavers going three-and-out to start the third quarter. But a sack by OSU OLB Carlos Matthews forced a USC three-and-out also. On the ensuing possession for the Beavers, QB Justin Rust led a good drive until he was sacked in the red zone. Then Rust tried to connect with WR Alex Whitehead on a slant but USC CB Chris Richardson was in tight coverage. The ball was thrown a bit behind and Richardson came up with the interception. But USC would mimic the Beavers as the Trojans would have a decent drive going until OSU CB John Biggers came up with a big interception. On the next play, OSU HB Roy Nolen got the handoff up the middle, made a spin move, cut to the outside, outraced the Trojan defense to the sideline where he was off to the races to house it for a 47-yard touchdown scamper that Reggie Bush would have been prowd of. The highligh run gave OSU a commanding 31-17 lead.

[size=-5]OSU HB Roy Nolen with a Reggie Bushesque 47-yard touchdown scamper.[/size]

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To only make matters worse for the Trojans, QB Xavier Miller would be picked off again. This time OSU FS Scott Vinson would take it back for a pick-six to make it an incredible 38-17 lead for the Beavers.

[size=-5]Finally a picture that does not involve Nolen. OSU FS Scott Vinson with a pick-six.[/size]​

Now the game moved into the fourth quarter and it was becoming apparent that the Beavers were going to win. It is difficult to figure out why everybody was behind the "B" overall rated USC Trojans as it was quite evident that the Beavers had the better athletes on the field today. USC QB Xavier Miller would look to get the Trojans back in the game and Pete Carroll decided to go for it on fourth-and-goal where USC WR Anthony Miller was taken down short of the goal line by OSU SS Courtney Smith. The play seemed to be a death nail for the Trojans as the fans started exiting the stadium.

[size=-5]OSU SS Courtney Smith takes down USC WR Anthony Miller short of the goal line on fourth-and-goal.[/size]​

The Trojans would get a late touchdown when QB Xavier Miller found a wide open HB Jason Martinez streaking down the field when the Beavers brought a rather aggressive blitz, leading to a defensive breakdown as Martinez scored on the 37-yard touchdown reception but it would not matter as the Beavers would be victorious over the the no. 2 ranked Trojans in the Coliesum with a 41-24 decisive win. This was a huge breakout game nationally for HB Roy Nolen. He will have to start getting more press after a performance like this. Now UCLA will be put into the top spot of the Pac-10 and the Bruins could even make a run for a national title.

Oregon State 41
QB Justin Rust: 19-24, 152 yds, td, int
HB Roy Nolen: 21 car, 218 yds, 3 td, rec td (Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week)
WR Bill Faaeteete: 4 rec, 46 yds
FS Scott Vinson: 9 tkl, int, td (Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week)

USC 24
QB Xavier Miller: 31-41, 313 yds, 3 td, 3 int
HB Marvin Davis: 17 car, 104 yds, 9 rec, 97 yds, 2 rec td
OLB Jordan Martin: 5 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 sk

 

[Emac78]

Yeah, it's about time. The Trojans are not what they used to be, at least this year.

 

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[size=+3]Week 11[/size]

[size=+1]#1 Clemson Stays Undeated After Close 16-6 Win Over #4 Florida State[/size]

[size=-5]Clemson QB Marcus Bates rolls out to throw to WR Malik Bennett for the lone touchdown of the game.[/size]​

Clemson, SC - This was easily one of the most highly anticipated games of the year with two undefeated ACC teams fighting for a possible national title and a spot in the conference championship. But it was an old school defensive affair where neither offense could get anything going. Clemson had a thrilling 6-3 lead at halftime. But in the third quarter Tiger QB Marcus Bates threw to WR Malik Bennett on a screen pass for a 13-yard touchdown that gave Clemson a whopping 13-3 lead. That would be all that would be needed as a few field goals by both teams would bring it to a final score of 16-6. The defending national champions increase their winning streak to 25 games but they do not look like a team that is ready to win back-to-back titles with an offensive showing like that.

Florida State 6
QB Jason Johnson: 27-43, 239 yds, 2 int
HB Bryan Paris: 18 car, 27 yds, 4 rec, 41 yds
WR Jeff Williams: 6 rec, 45 yds
CB Charles Keyes: 8 tkl, ff

Clemson 16
QB Marcus Bates: 20-34, 204 yds, td, int
HB Joey Thomas: 22 car, 129 yds
WR Freddie Graves: 8 rec, 63 yds
OLB Ryan Williams: 10 tkl, tfl, int

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

#21 Texas Tech 46
#3 Texas 38

Texas A&M 21 (Campbell: 2 rec, 41 yds, td)
#22 Missouri 44

[b]#15 Oregon State 41
#2 USC 24[/b]

Kansas State 27
#16 Nebraska 44 (Garvella: tkl)

[color=red]#25 FIU 16
UL Monroe 21[/color]

Arizona State 24
#20 Oregon 28

[color=blue]#4 Florida State 6
#1 Clemson 16[/color]

[color=red]#11 Georgia Tech 21
Virginia 24[/color]

#9 LSU 24
Alabama 21

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

1 Clemson 10-0
2 UCLA 9-0
3 Ohio 9-0
4 Penn State 8-1
5 Tennessee 8-1
6 Florida State 9-1
7 LSU 8-1
8 Notre Dame 8-1
9 USC 7-1
10 Texas 9-1
[b]11 Oregon State 8-1[/b]
13 Michigan 8-1
15 Ohio State 8-2
17 Nebraska 8-2
21 Oregon 7-2

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

QB Kyler Thomas (Florida) -
QB Matt Thomas (Nebraska) -
[b]HB Roy Nolen (Oregon State) ^[/b]
QB Brad Crenshaw (Texas Tech) ^
HB Mike Tellis (Ohio State) v

 

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T Bryan Townsend **** #12
Downey, CA
Committed: Oregon State

Oregon State received their second four-star prospect on the offensive line with T Bryan Townsend committing after the upset win over USC this weekend. The 6'4" 281 pound tackle out of Downey, California might lack the strength to be elite at the postition but he has excellent footwork in his run blocking. Plus Townsend excels in pass blocking. Townsend had actually just come back from a trip from Fresno State where the Bulldogs pounded Boise State 47-3 but it appears that the win over USC may have swayed his decision. "I've never really liked the Trojans too much but they are a heck of a team so when the Beavers went into the Coliseum and put the beat-down on them, I knew that is the kind of team I want to play for," said Townsend.


Commitments

T Bryan Townsend ****: Downey, CA #12
G Taurean Redd ****: Santa Clara, CA #5 64th

Top 3 Visiting vs Washington

CB Jeremy Harris **** #5 47th
Bridge City, LA
Top Schools: LSU, Oregon State, Texas

DE Matt Doolin (JUCO) **** #11
La Verne, CA
Top Schools: Nebraska, Oregon State, Michigan

ATH(FS) Dustin Bower **** #14
Irvine, CA
Top Schools: Oregon, Oregon State, Fresno State

 

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[size=+2]Game of the Week[/size]

[size=+1]#25 Oklahoma (7-3) at #18 Texas Tech (7-2)[/size]

[size=+1]Other Game of the Week[/size]

#23 Virginia Tech at #24 Virginia
Kirk: VT Lee: VT​

Chris: Alright, time to pick this good Big 12 one here today. Last week, the Red Raiders were able to pull off a pretty big upset over the Longhorns. Now, they face the Sooners who if they fall today, will likely fall out of the top 25. Let's send it down to Erin Andrews who has an injury report for Texas Tech. Erin...

Erin: Chris, I've gotten word out of the Texas Tech trainers that their outstanding OLB Brandon Albin (94ovr) is listed as questionable and likely will not play today. I spoke to Mike Leach about it and he is not concerned about it at all. He is very confident his defense will make big plays today without Albin. Back to you guys...

Chris: Well, that is a tough break for the Red Raiders, but they are still pretty solid defensively. How does this one play out today?

Kirk: I know much of the talk today will be surrounding their fantastic freshman QB Brad Crenshaw (86ovr) who already has 35 touchdown passes and over 3,100 yards. (Crowd cheers as camera zooms in on a "Crenshaw for Heisman" sign) But the Sooners have a great defense. Not good but great led by MLB Marcus Rucker (99ovr). Also, Oklahoma has one of the most accurate QBs with TJ Lee leading the offense. I see the Sooners coming away with this one today. (Crowd boos)

Lee: I don't know Kirk. I'm with you. I think Crenshaw could face some adversity today. (Crowd boos) But don't forget, the Sooners' offensive line has been shaky this year and I think that Tech could give Lee some trouble today. This one really could go either way. I think whoever wins the turnover battle wins today. Judging by the way some of these other game of the weeks have gone, I expect many interceptions today. So I have to pick the...(Lee fires off an air cannon and put on the schooner hat as the crowd boos and Kirk can't contain his laughter) Boomer Sooner! Go Oklahoma!

 

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[size=+1]Washington (4-5) at #12 Oregon State (8-1)[/size]​

Corvallis, OR - The Beavers have been playing really well as of late mainly behind the beastly running of HB Roy Nolen who is now a Heisman contender. OSU is coming off of the biggest win of the year, finally beating USC. Oregon State is still in the race for the Pac-10 but their chances grow smaller every week that UCLA stays undefeated. The Huskies are Lane Kiffin seem to have started to turn the corner as they are on the verge of getting to a bowl game this year. So Washington is a dangerous team, looking for a win that gets them closer to being bowl eligible.

Washington head coach Lane Kiffin was out to get on the scoreboard first no matter what the cost as the Huskies successfully converted an early 4th down attempt at midfield that would eventually set up a 47-yard field goal attempt, but the kick was hooked to the right. The Beavers would open the game a bit shaky, but QB Justin Rust, on a playaction pass would hook up with WR Alex Whitehead deep over the middle, threading the needle between the zone. Whitehead would make the catch and show off his deceptive speed to take it to the house for a 56-yard touchdown. Oregon State was on top early 7-0.

[size=-5]OSU WR Alex Whitehead with an early 56-yard touchdown reception.[/size]​

Later, OSU was forced to punt after by two Husky sacks on Rust. On the return, Husky Ira Price took it all the way to the OSU 15-yard line. On the next play, Husky HB Luis Johnson slipped through the OSU defense, for a 15-yard touchdown scamper to tie the game 7-7.

[size=-5]Husky HB Luis Johnson slips through for a 15-yard touchdown run.[/size]​

Next, the Beavers would have a drive ended early when TE Adam Banks dropped a wide open pass. As the 2nd quarter opened, Husky HB Luis Johnson got loose again, this time for a 31-yard gain. Then QB Ryan Hogan connected with sophomore WR Peter Richardson in the end zone with tigh coverage as Washington went ahead 14-7.

[size=-5]Husky WR Peter Richardson with a touchdown reception to give the Huskies the lead.[/size]​

It was looking good for the Huskies and the defense continued to play well, sacking Rust for the 4th time of the game, leading to another OSU three-and-out. Both teams were unable to get anything going for most of the quarter, but the Huskies looked like they were about to do something on offense. Then OSU DE Brandon Webb created some serious pressure to force Hogan into throwing a rushed pass that FS Scott Vinson was there to make the interception. Not long after the turnover, OSU HB Roy Nolen, after a quick spin was able to get to the outside, speeding down the sideline for a 38-yard touchdown run, tieing the game 14-14.

[size=-5]After an interception by OSU FS Scott Vinson, HB Roy Nolen scores on a 38-yard touchdown run.[/size]​

The Huskies were unable to counter back as they were forced to punt after another three-and-out. As the first half was nearing a close, OSU QB Justin Rust led a great drive despite the Huskies sacking him for the 5th time. Rust would hit WR Brian Herring on a crossing route. Herring would break a tackle and then walked into the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown to put the Beavers back on top 21-14 before the end of the first half.

[size=-5]OSU WR Brian Herring breaks a tackle for an 11-yard touchdown reception.[/size]​

It waas a tight game at halftime but OSU head coach Mike Riley earned his money with whatever he said to his team at the break. The Beavers came out with a fantastic, long, ten-play drive where QB Justin Rust found WR Bill Faaeteete with a playaction pass over the middle for a 13-yard touchdown to put Oregon State in front 28-14.

[size=-5]OSU QB Justin Rust finds WR Bill Faaeteete for a 13-yard touchdown.[/size]​

Now the Huskies looked like they were fighting an uphill battle against a superior team, going three-and-out. Washington would not see the ball again on offense in the 3rd quarter as Oregon State went on an even longer 13-play drive. As the 3rd quarter ended, the Beavers were one foot away from scoring. As the 4th quarter opened, OSU HB Roy Nolen hopped over for a 1-yard touchdown to make it 35-13.

[size=-5]OSU HB Roy Nolen hops over for a 1-yard touchdown.[/size]​

The Beavers would tack on another field goal to make it 38-14. OSU FS Scott Vinson would get two more interceptions in the final quarter to give him three picks on the day. The last one he got off of a deflection. It would set up a 47-yard field goal as the Beavers took care of business, winning 41-14.

[size=-5]OSU FS Scott Vinson with his third interception to be named the Pac-10 defensive player of the week.[/size]​

Washington 14
QB Ryan Hogan: 13-21, 117 yds, td, 3 int
HB Luis Johnson: 20 car, 96 yds, td
WR Chaz Lane: 3 rec, 47 yds
OLB Kevin Hart: 11 tkl, 2 tfl, defl

Oregon State 41
QB Justin Rust: 19-27, 240 yds, 3 td
HB Roy Nolen: 26 car, 147 yds, 2 td
WR Alex Whitehead: 7 rec, 100 yds, td
FS Scott Vinson: 2 tkl, 3 int, 2 defl (Pac-10 defensive player of the week)

 

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[size=+3]Week 12[/size]

[size=+2]Pick-fest in Lubbock[/size]
[size=+1](18)Texas Tech Hangs On 16-13 to Beat (25)Oklahoma[/size]

[size=-5]Texas Tech gets their 5th interception off of OU QB TJ Lee to end any chance for the Sooners to try and tie the game.[/size]​

Lubbock, TX - Another low scoring game for the game of the week. This was really a terrible game from start to finish. There was not a single touchdown scored in the first half as the game was tied 6-6. It was not a great game for Tech QB Brad Crenshaw as he would leave the game in 2nd quarter with a bruised shoulder that apparently could keep out the emerging star for two weeks. That would leave the Red Raiders with another freshman to do the signal calling with QB Ryan Harrison. Also, OU HB Scott Buckles left the game early with an abdominal strain. But the story of the game was turnovers as OU QB TJ Lee threw a total of five interceptions. Tech QB Ryan Harrison would throw three interceptions but would also connect with WR TJ White for a 61-yard touchdown to put the Red Raiders on top 13-6. Oklahoma would find themselves down 16-6 in the 4th quarter before QB TJ Lee was able to scramble in for a 7-yard touchdown run to make it only 16-13 Texas Tech with only a few minutes left. The onside kick was unsuccessful, but thanks to horrendous A.I., the Sooners would get an interception to give Oklahoma one last chance to tie the game. But OU QB TJ Lee would throw his 5th interception inside the final minute of the game as the Red Raiders were able to hold on.

Oklahoma 13
QB Lee: 22-39, 221 yds, 5 int, rush td
HB Buckles: 9 car, 65 yds
WR Smith: 7 rec, 74 yds
OLB Anderson: 6 tkl, int, fmbrec

Texas Tech 16
QB Harrison: 10-23, 123 yds, td, 3 int
HB Cleveland: 7 car, 28 yds
WR White: 5 rec, 92 yds, td
CB Allen: 11 tkl, 3 tfl, sk, int (Big-12 defensive player of the week)

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

South Carolina 16
#20 TCU 23

#11 Michigan 49 (Fox: 10 car, 71 yds, td, 2 rec, 15 yds)
Northwestern 14

#7 Florida State 31
Texas A&M 7

Alabama 42
#17 Auburn 32

#25 Oklahoma 13
#18 Texas Tech 16

#23 Virginia Tech 14
#24 Virginia 17

#6 LSU 53
Ole Miss 17

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

1 Clemson 10-0
2 UCLA 10-0
3 Ohio 10-0
4 Penn State 9-1
5 Tennessee 9-1
6 Florida State 10-1
7 USC 8-1
8 LSU 9-1
9 Notre Dame 8-1
10 Texas 9-1
[b]11 Oregon State 9-1[/b]
13 Michigan 9-1
15 Ohio State 9-2
17 Nebraska 8-2
21 Oregon 8-2

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

QB Kyler Thomas (Florida) -
[b]HB Roy Nolen (Oregon State) ^[/b]
HB Mike Tellis (Ohio State) ^
QB Matt Thomas (Nebraska) v
QB Johnny Perkins (Ohio) ^

 

[Emac78]

nice blowout, whats ur record?

We're 9-1 with Arizona and Oregon left on the schedule.

 

[GMSFootballa54]

Just caught up. Awsome

 

[Emac78]

Just caught up. Awsome

Thanks man. Really appreciate it.

 

[Emac78]

DE Adam Bush ***** #2 12th
San Rafael, CA
Committed: Oregon State

There is excitement in Corvallis after they got word that five-star DE Adam Bush from San Rafael, California had chosen the Beavers. His decision had come down to Fresno State and Oregon State in the last few weeks but the speed rusher has decided to come to Corvallis. It would not surprise anybody if Bush were to start next season with DE Brandon Webb on the opposite side. That will be one imposing pass rush for opposing teams to contain.

Commitments

DE Adam Bush *****: San Rafael, CA #2 12th
T Bryan Townsend ****: Downey, CA #12
G Taurean Redd ****: Santa Clara, CA #5 64th

Top Three Visiting vs Arizona

FS Patrick Oliver **** #5 95th
Val Verda, UT
Top Schools: Georgia, BYU, Utah

WR Ryan Kelly **** #21
San Luis Obisbo, CA
Top Schools: Oregon State, Auburn, Georgia

WR Dennis Noa **** #25
Martinez, CA
Top Schools: Fresno State, Oregon, Oregon State

 

[GMSFootballa54]

Nice looking recruits and good upate.

 

[Emac78]

[size=+3]CAPs Report[/size]​

HB AJ Butler, FR, 83 ovr, 4th HB (Red Shirt) (Toy Soldier)
Corvallis, OR

HB Kevin Fox, FR, 83 ovr, 2nd HB (Fox1994)
Las Vegas, NV

2013: 104 car, 666 yds, 6.4 avg, 9 td, 7 rec, 124 yds

WR/TE Courageous Campbell, FR, 77 ovr, 10th WR/2nd TE (jayroddog6)
South Bend, IN

2013: 6 rec, 125 yds, 3 td

CB Kyle Garvella, FR, 82 ovr, 2nd CB (raiderfan7)
Los Angeles, CA

2013: 26 tkl, 3 tfl, 3 int, td, 6 defl, ff, fumbrec

 

[GMSFootballa54]

Ahhh, I wanna be a recruit...please?

 

[Emac78]

Ahhh, I wanna be a recruit...please?

Sure. No problem. Only thing is it is almost May and the new game will be out in July. I'm not sure how many more seasons I'll get to in that amount of time.

Name: First and last
Location: City, State
Skin color:
Position:
Skills:
Equipment:

 

[Emac78]

[size=+2]Game of the Week[/size]

[size=+1]#20 Oregon (8-2) at #2 UCLA (10-0)[/size]

Chris: Welcome to gorgeous Pasadena for an important Pac-10 matchup between the #20 Oregon Ducks (Crowd mostly boos) and the undefeated #2 UCLA Bruins. (Crowd cheers) Oregon State's upset of USC has upset the balance and now allows the Bruins a chance to not only win the conference but maybe play for a national title. But the Bruins have to get by the Ducks today and next week a game we might very well cover against USC. So these are two huge games for UCLA. It is somewhat surprising to many that we are out west this late in the year. Especially, considering Ohio State faces off against Michigan today. The 'Noles and the Gators play today and Georgia and Georgia Tech will duel it out. When we get back, we'll get to all of these games and more...

Games of the Week

#14 Ohio State at #11 Michigan
Kirk: OSU Lee: OSU

#24 Georgia at #18 Georgia Tech
Kirk: GT Lee: UGA

#7 Florida State at #16 Florida
Kirk: FSU Lee: FSU​

Chris: Guys, I think you are really short changing the Gators. I'm just saying they have probably the best QB in Kyler Thomas and a heck of an offense in the Swamp. Well, we know that our own Erin Andrews certainly would not agree with the two of you. Erin, we understand you have an injury report for the Bruins...

Erin: That's right. I do. And to answer your question. Go Gators! Sorry, had to get that out there. On a more serious note, the Bruins will be without DE Bryan Avery (91ovr) and DT Adam Evans (95ovr). Avery is still dealing with that sprained elbow and Evans with the torn shoulder. These guys are by far the Bruins' best defensive linemen and both will definitely not play. Oregon head coach Chip Kelly believes he can exploit that and he thinks his HB JP Patterson will have a big game on the ground today. Guys...

Chris: Thanks Erin. Well it is time to make the picks guys.

Kirk: I look at Oregon as a team that is ascending but is just not quite there yet. UCLA sophomore QB Bryan Quinn (90ovr) is one of the most talented young QBs in the nation but has struggle some this year. He has 21 touchdowns but has thrown 15 interceptions. But the Bruins just keep on winning. I just think the Bruins are a much more talented team and they put a beat-down on the Ducks today. (Crowd cheers)

Lee: Not so fast Kirk. Oregon has some explosive players too. UO QB Bryan Neal is quite an athlete and HB JP Patterson is really elusive and has great vision. Very tough to bring down and with UCLA's defensive line banged up...I did not even mention the speedster WR Tony Houston. So the Ducks definitely have the offense to compete. All three of those guys I just mentioned have to step up today. Houston especially could have a huge game against an inexperienced CB group of the Bruins. So that's why I'm going with...(Lee pulls out the Duck headgear and uses a duck quacker as the crowd boos) Not so fast! Forget about it! Not a chance! (Lee throws the Duck headgear down and puts on the Bruin headgear as the crowd cheers)

 

[Emac78]

It's Josh Freeman!!!

Emac, this dynasty is crazy. Keep up the good work.

Thanks man. Glad you enjoy it.

hey what hapen to Trent Rome?

Sorry, I wasn't sure you were still following. I'll put Rome in the next CAP update. He ended up being the top prospect and signed with Nebraska.

 

[Emac78]

[size=+1]Arizona (5-5)

at

#12 Oregon State (9-1)[/size]​

Corvallis, OR - The race in the Pac-10 is heating up and the bowl picture is starting to take shape. Oregon State still has an outside chance at winning the conference but with undefeated UCLA sitting at the top, it does appear unlikely. However, the Bruins would be squaring off against the Ducks during the very same time slot. And UCLA will face USC the very next week so a BCS bowl is not out of the question for the Beavers. But that would all come to a screeching halt if they did not take care of business today. For the Arizona Wildcats, a win over the Beavers would make them bowl eligible. And do not forget that Steve Sarkisian's Wildcats nearly upset his old team, the USC Trojans earlier in the season. Plus, Arizona would look to avenge the beat-down they took last year against the Beavers.

A cold front has brought frigid cold conditions to the Willamette Valley as a thin sheet of ice blanketed Corvallis to give the field a tundra-like feel. It was 22 degrees at kickoff with a bit of a breeze and fog in the air. Would this be a bad omen for the Beavers? How would the extreme cold weather effect Arizona?

Arizona head coach Steve Sarkisian came out with a good gameplan as it was clear from the start that the Wildcats were going to be competitive. However, the opening drive would stall in the red zone when OSU DE Brandon Webb was able to sack Arz QB Brooks Peters on third down. As a result, the Wildcats scored on a 33-yard field goal to go on top 3-0 early.

On the other hand the Beavers looked unprepared as their opening possession went three-and-out when QB Justin Rust was sacked on third down. Possibly, the Beavers could already be looking ahead to what should be a huge Civil War next weekend. But Arizona's offense looked equally inept as they punted it right back. It was clear that the Wildcats were making it their top priority to stop Heisman contender HB Roy Nolen on the ground and they were having success. However, Rust would throw to Nolen out of the backfield who was able to sprint down the sideline and was off to the races where he was able to dive across the goal line for a 74-yard touchdown reception. Oregon State was now in front 7-3.

[size=-5]OSU HB Roy Nolen dives across the goal line on a 74-yard touchdown reception.[/size]​

After another Arizona punt, the first quarter would come to an end. It may have been the cold, but whatever the reason was, both teams could not get anything done offensively in the second quarter. After five consecutive punts, OSU QB Justin Rust would be intercepted by Arz CB Matt O'Neill. But the Wildcats would not even be able get any points off of the turnover because of another three-and-out. A couple more punts later, the first half came to an end. It was still anybody's ball game.

The action would pick up in the second half. Oregon State head coach Mike Riley would decide to go for it on fourth-and-one at the Arz 35 yard-line. HB Roy Nolen got enough to move the chains. It looked like the Beavers were able to actually put some points on the scoreboard but then QB Justin Rust was picked off by Arz OLB Joe Johnson, trying to get it to HB Tim Taylor. Reser Stadium groaned as they watched their third-ranked scoring offense with still only seven points on the scoreboard. To make matters worse, the Wildcats put an impressive drive together as they converted five first downs and finally scored on a triple option to HB Allan Brown from seven yards out. However, the extra point was missed so the Wildcats only had a 9-7 lead.

[size=-5]Arz HB Allan Brown scores on a triple option for a 7-yard touchdown rush.[/size]​

On the ensuing kickoff, OSU WR Brian Herring would be drilled by Arz FS Cedric Medley, thus coughing up the football which was scooped up by CB Dennis Stanley and returned for a Wildcat touchdown. Just like that, Arizona was now ahead 16-7.

[size=-5]OSU WR Brian Herring coughs up the football which is returned for a Wildcat touchdown.[/size]​

Now it was officially looking like an upset. Then unbelievably, Herring would be attacked by a swarm of Arizona defenders on the ensuing kick return which he again fumbled the ball. And again it was recovered by the Wildcats but this time they were unable to score a touchdown. If Arizona had not already taken the momentum, they were now in full control of it as Reser grew eerily silent. Then the crowd was brought back to life to help its defense that was now in a very precarious position.

[size=-5]OSU WR Brian Herring fumbles again on the very next kick return which is recovered by Arizona.[/size]​

The defense would be able to hold the Wildcats at the goal line. It was fourth-and-goal and Arizona head coach Steve Sarkisian elected to go for it. QB Brooks Peters dropped back and threw to TE Marlin Meyer in the flat for a 1-yard touchdown to silent Reser again. Though the OSU defense was able to prevent the Wildcats from scoring the 2-point attempt when Arz HB Allan Brown was stuffed in the backfield. Brown appeared to hurt his shoulder on the play. Viewers would later find out that he had strained his shoulder and would likely miss the next two weeks. But the damage was done. The Wildcats were now up 22-7.

[size=-5]Arz QB Brooks Peters finds TE Marlin Meyer for a 1-yard touchdown on fourth down.[/size]​

The Beavers were really starting to feel the pressure that this one was getting away from them. After a sack on 2nd down that backed up Oregon State into another 3rd-and-long situation, OSU QB Justin Rust was able step up in the pocket and connect on a clutch pass to WR Brian Herring on a deep post to keep the drive alive to bring the third quarter to an end.

Time was running out for the Beavers and then the worst thing happened. Arizona OLB Joe Johnson came up with his 2nd interception of the game. Fortunately for Oregon State, TE Adam Banks was able to save a touchdown. This time, the OSU defense was able to make a goal line stand as the Wildcats settled for a 22-yard chipshot to make it 25-7 Arizona. The fourth quarter was already halfway over and some of the less faithful fans started heading for the exits.

It was at that moment that Rust would throw to HB Roy Nolen coming out of the backfield. Nolen made the catch and took it to the house for a 56-yard touchdown reception, giving Oregon State a heartbeat. Then HB Tim Taylor was able to push his way in to score on the 2-point attempt. But with only 3:32 remaining in the game, the Beavers were still down 25-15.

[size=-5]OSU HB Roy Nolen with his 2nd touchdown reception on this 56-yard touchdown.[/size]​

The OSU defense was able to force a quick punt from the Wildcats so that the Beavers had the ball back at the Arz 40-yard line after a good kick return by WR Alex Whitehead. After a first down, QB Justin Rust threw deep to WR Brian Herring in single coverage where Herring was able to leap up, make the catch while keeping one foot in bounds near the corner of the end zone on a 28-yard touchdown connection. Reser Stadium erupted back to life as the Beavers were now down only 25-22 with 1:44 still remaing.

[size=-5]OSU WR Brian Herring comes down with a 28-yard touchdown reception in the corner of the end zone.[/size]

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The momentum was clearly on the side of Oregon State but time was running out. Mike Riley decided not to try the onside kick and decided to rely on his defense to get the ball back. The Beaver defense held on two Wildcat runs. So it was now 3rd-and-six at the Arz 29-yard line with 1:06 remaining and the Beavers were down to their last timeout. It would all come down to this play. QB Brooks Peters dropped back to pass and a ball in the flat was dropped by TE Marlin Meyer, thus stopping the clock with 1:02 on the clock and perserving one last timeout for Oregon State. After a punt, the Beavers would have the ball at the their own 46-yard line.

Rust would drop back and find TE Adam Banks over the middle which would become a 17-yard gain, putting the Beavers at the Arz 36-yard line with :42 remaining in the game. On the play, Banks left with a minor injury. OSU WR Bill Faaeteete would take over at TE and WR Marcus Sullivan would take over at the slot. On the next play, Rust threw to WR Alex Whitehead on a short crossing route which was probably not a great decision but nothing else was open. Whitehead made the catch and was whipped down from the facemask. The yellow flag fell to the ground. The referee announced, "Personal foul, face mask on the defense. Fifteen-yard penalty. First down." And Reser Stadium roared. Now the Beavers were at the Arz 18-yard line and were likely in range to kick a field goal.

However, Riley was not satisfied with just tying the game. Remember, the Beavers still have one timeout. Rust dropped back to pass, could not find anybody open, rolled out of the pocket to his left, was nearly sacked but was able to throw the ball away out of bounds. With :18 left in the game, Rust threw to WR Marcus Sullivan who was wide open on a short out route. Sullivan made the catch near the sideline. Reser Stadium roared as Sullivan raced forward where he was not brought down until he had crossed the gaol line. TOUCHDOWN BEAVERS! The rest of the offense met up with Sullivan in the end zone and celebrated a huge comeback. Reser was brought to pandamonium. Oregon State would make the shocking comeback in a wild finish as the Beavers pulled it out 29-25, setting up a huge Civil War next weekend.

[size=-5]OSU WR Marcus Sullivan crosses the goal line on a game-winning 18-yard touchdown reception.[/size]

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Arizona 25
QB Brooks Peters: 24-33, 177 yds, td
HB Allan Brown: 21 car, 82 yds, td
WR Matthew Harris: 8 rec, 72 yds
CB Matt O'Neill: 6 tkl, tfl, int, fmbrec

Oregon State 29
QB Justin Rust: 17-30, 321 yds, 4 td, 3 int
HB Roy Nolen: 14 car, 37 yds, 4 rec, 149 yds, 2 rec td
WR Brian Herring: 6 rec, 94 yds, td, 2 fl
DT Lee King: 8 tkl, 2 tfl, sk