The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Mon, 20 May 2013 20:55:52 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Sean Martin Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:YESLER) 60 CORVALLIS – OSU has a lot to work with in regards to the corner position. The unit was not lacking for bodies this spring, implying depth and security for the Beavs. Here’s how things break down after the spring session and looking ahead to fall… http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1288861.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1288861.html Thu, 02 May 2013 21:28:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – It was the defense’s day to shine on Day 12, as batted balls and interceptions from the defensive backs typified a good portion of Monday’s practice. The linebackers made some noise too. Obum Gwacham – accepting the baton or simply having a good stretch? Isaac Seumalo makes progress as Week Four begins, and Mike Riley offers the inside scoop on who has improved during the spring. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1285940.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1285940.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:18:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – One tight end was back on the field Tuesday and another, while likely out for the rest of the spring, has a brighter prognosis than many thought. Cody Vaz got more playing time with the 1’s and the running backs experimented with a new package. Sean Martin and Steven Nelson continued to play tough football and Rod Perry gives you an in-depth look at the competition in the secondary… http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1284234.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1284234.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:16:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – It may only be Day Five of spring ball for the Beavs but things are heating up. The hunt for talented depth continues in the linebacker, cornerback and wide receiver corps and Mike Cavanaugh shows no mercy when it comes to his pool of offensive linemen. Obum Gwacham has a strong day, Brandin Cooks takes a player under his wing and much more… http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1281910.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1281910.html Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:21:00 GMT 0 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – Day Three of spring ball marked the first day of shoulder pads for Oregon State, and it was a significant change of pace. The cracks were louder and the competition got heated. Sean Harlow made his presence known and Tyler Hasty made the sidelines roar. Couple that with Storm Woods and Terron Ward turning on the jets, and it added up to one heck of a day inside the Truax Center. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1280828.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1280828.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:11:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS–Day Two of spring ball for OSU focused on helping players find a niche in the offensive/defensive schemes. There was some shifting of personnel on both sides of the ball and some position battles are heating up. Some looks at the offensive line, an update on the progress of Obum Gwacham, standout members of the secondary and more. All in all, Tuesday was just a great day for football. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1280157.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1280157.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:45:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – The first day of spring ball for the Beavs was about the fundamentals for players and coaches alike. With new graduate assistants taking a stab at the coaching side of things and players taking a look at some new schemes on both sides of the ball, did Day One shape up to be a compelling look at a newer, faster OSU football program? http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1279879.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1279879.html Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:07:00 GMT 0 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS-There is no shortage of secondary talent at OSU this spring -- a dogfight for playing time is sure to ensue amongst the slew of Beaver pass defenders. Despite the talent bank, questions arise. Should veteran starters from 2012 expect competition for their jobs? Where is the new JC recruit going to land? Who will step in for Jordan Poyer? All that and more in this lengthy spring preview. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1273574.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1273574.html Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:53:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate THE DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD conversation at Oregon State headed into spring will center around replacing consensus All-America selection Jordan Poyer. And one of the new pieces will be in Corvallis in the spring to try and stake an early claim. Insiders Chad Luther and Drew Wilson-McGrath take a closer look at the Beaver secondary… http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1267986.html 2047 LUTHER/WILSON-MCGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1267986.html Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:50:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – Mike Riley made if official on Saturday, junior QB Cody Vaz will start against Texas on Dec. 29. The Beavers offense was on a roll Saturday afternoon – was it due to the final decision to slate Vaz as No.1? Regardless, the biggest question surrounding Oregon State headed into the Alamo Bowl has been answered. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1251556.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1251556.html Sat, 22 Dec 2012 22:24:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate PERHAPS THE MOST TELLING number that explains why Oregon State is 7-1, ranked No. 11 in the BCS and is again in the hunt for the Pac-12 crown is… http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1237505.html 2047 JIM PHILLIPS http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1237505.html Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:28:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate OREGON STATE WON’T be the only one on Saturday playing a quarterback who began the season No. 2. Stanford this past weekend looks to have solidified a move to install Kevin Hogan over Josh Nunes as their signal caller. But… http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1236842.html 2047 JIM PHILLIPS http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1236842.html Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:15:00 GMT 0 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS -- With Thursday’s practice cancelled and Oregon State Saturday home opener postponed courtesy of a hurricane that is clearly a hockey fan, here’s something to hold the Beaver Nation over... http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1216530.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1216530.html Fri, 31 Aug 2012 01:22:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS--A lot of big hits for the Beavs, some smooth offense and decent accuracy from the quarterbacks despite strong winds. It was also the first time Mike Riley intentionally made mention of the upcoming home opener against Nicholls State, set for September 1. Joe Seumalo lends us his insight into the bright future of the Oregon State defensive line squad and more in this Day 17 report. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1214608.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1214608.html Sat, 25 Aug 2012 00:54:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS -- Mike Riley was absent on Day 12 of the Beavers fall camp – Mark Banker called the shots and at session’s end, there were water balloons involved. But a slew of Beaver players remained inactive during practice today and the defense is still in the midst of rebuilding, says Banker. Still, we asked the OSU d-coordinator who is standing out on D and he had no shortage of names to offer.. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212770.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212770.html Sun, 19 Aug 2012 01:23:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate HOW ARE THE defensive units shaping up? What's the big picture view look like for the black and orange stop corps through the first part of fall camp? BF.C drills down and puts the Beaver D through 10 days of fall camp under the microscope... http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212474.html 2047 the staff of BF.C http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212474.html Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:26:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS -- The first practice of the day was replete with higher temperatures than are normally associated for summer here in Oregon. But as the weather heated up, so did some of the position battles. An update on the injury front including one o-lineman whose season is over -- and how will the offensive line cope with a sudden lack of depth starting to plague its ranks? http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212034.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212034.html Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:27:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – There’s been a whole lot of positive press this season on the cornerbacks. So just how good will Jordan Poyer, Rashaad Reynolds and crew be this year? What is it about the group that has engendered such optimism? And despite their many strengths, do the Beaver corners have a weakness, one that new assistant coach Rod Perry figures to start shoring up when fall camp kicks off on Monday? http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1208033.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1208033.html Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:59:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate TUCKED INTO ALL the rest of it on Pac-12 Media Day for Oregon State, Mike Riley made a prediction -- of sorts. Anyone who has followed the Beavers’ coach knows that while always upbeat, OSU's head man is loathe to box himself in with the prognostication game. Yet there it was on Tuesday, as Riley sat on the podium along with Beavers Markus Wheaton and Jordan Poyer. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1205059.html 2047 JIM PHILLIPS http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1205059.html Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:38:00 GMT 0 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS -- Day 7 of spring ball at Oregon State was the first full contact scrimmage, (albeit an abbreviated one,) and complete with referees. The offense and defense traded blows, but the defense outplayed Sean Mannion and the Beaver offense on this day. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1177345.html 2047 ANDREW KILSTROM http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1177345.html Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:54:00 GMT 0 182 Oregon State oregonstate