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 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:57:10 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Caleb Smith Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB1) 60 CORVALLIS – Spring ball was a month of bumps, bruises and contusions for the Beaver tight ends unit. And an injury during the latter stages of OSU’s spring session opened a door for some young talent -- did they capitalize? How good can Connor Hamlett be and is Caleb Smith ready to take another step this season? All that plus some nuggets on the fullback squadron in this spring analysis. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1291950.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1291950.html Wed, 15 May 2013 19:13:00 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–Connor Hamlett went down, and Tyler Perry went down harder. Two Beav tight ends saw an early halt to their practice session on Monday and while one didn’t appear serious, the other got hauled off the field in a cart wearing a look of anguish on his face. There was other news on Day Nine, including a new look on defense, the tailbacks put on a show and the secondary deserves some praise. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1283902.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1283902.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:26:00 GMT 1 182 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 – Mike Riley wants to see increased numbers out of his tight end group in 2013. How will that be achieved during the spring? Connor Hamlett looks to factor into the offensive production in a variety of ways – will he have competition? Where has Caleb Smith been? Will a new GA make his mark on the program and “build a better blocker?” All that and more in this spring position preview. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1277921.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1277921.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:10:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate IT’S BEEN A couple years since Oregon State had a headliner starting at running back. Will the 2013 season see a change in that regard? What about the tight ends/h-backs? Insiders Chad Luther and Drew Wilson-McGrath tackle that and more… http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1266823.html 2047 LUTHER/WILSON-MCGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1266823.html Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:54:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate OREGON STATE WAS ranked in the Top 20 in both polls to finish the season and a quiet reason offensively for that was the play of the tight ends and h-backs. So what do the Beavs have in the cupboard at the position -- how does the youth stack up? http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1255883.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1255883.html Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:36:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – Thursday’s practice session for the Beavs was dedicated to giving the 2’s and the scout team some structured playing time, and a few groups stood out in particular. Indeed, Mike Riley had a big smile on his face, and was busy naming names… http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1251057.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1251057.html Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:48:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS -- Preparation for the first home game against Nicholls State is officially in full swing for the OSU Beavers. Monday's practice saw the beginning of real-time game simulations for the offense and defense. Mike Riley provided a list of true freshmen who will play and not redshirt this year, plus a nugget on who has claimed the starting slot receiver job and more. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1215443.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1215443.html Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:46:00 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 CORVALLIS -- Massive amounts of detail and information, all the highlights and more in this Day 10 report on BF.C. The first official scrimmage of fall camp saw plenty of rotation, some nice play from the quarterbacks in the passing game and despite the fact the offense won the day, still some decent defense sprinkled in. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212224.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212224.html Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:57:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS -- The evening session on Day 9 was almost solely dedicated to the first and second teams running two-minute drills. And in that arena, one Beaver wide receiver stood out most. Meanwhile, a couple o-linemen were plowing the road. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212047.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1212047.html Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:08:00 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 – Tuesday’s practice offered solid looks at some of the younger players hoping to secure a role, but it also showed the injury bug that has infiltrated the ranks wasn’t done yet. While OT Garrett Weinreich’s condition is still up in the air, a major Beaver playmaker looked to dislocate a finger as his work for the day was ending. A ton of news and notes in today's BF.C practice report. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1211584.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1211584.html Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:10:00 GMT 0 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – At the end of the first practice on Monday, the Beavers got a good, long talking-to from Mike Riley. On a hot and humid day, Oregon State got some fresh players a little rotation time on both sides of the ball. There are updates on injured Beavs and more… http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1211262.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1211262.html Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:32:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS--The opening session of the Beavs’ first two-a-day is in the books, a session that saw the offensive line make progress. Some of the more apparent position battles continued when the wideouts and defensive backs went head to head and there’s mostly good news on the injury front, including a piece of news on a WR. Here's a deeper look at some of the happenings on the OSU gridiron.. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1210678.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1210678.html Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:50:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS – What’s the scoop on the Oregon State tight ends/h-backs headed into fall camp? As it turns out, there’s a ton to talk about, including this little nugget -- the position figures to be quietly key to so much of what the Beavs want to accomplish in 2012 on offense. http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1206616.html 2047 DREW WILSON-McGRATH http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1206616.html Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:09:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate THE CONCERN for many coming into the spring, when it came to the TE / H-Back position, was that Oregon State would face a darned near impossible task in trying to replace departing senior Joe Halahuni. So after 15 spring practices, how did the Beavs do? http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1183588.html 2047 the staff of BF.C http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1183588.html Thu, 03 May 2012 23:41:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate CORVALLIS--The storylines on the last practice before the Spring Game? Numerous. The o-line for the second straight session looked like a different unit. The athletic stylings of one Obum Gwacham were in play -- he was a monster, especially in the red zone, grabbing three TDs. Mike Riley talked about what to expect on Saturday. And what about the center battle between Roman Sapolu and Jake Welch? http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1181394.html 2047 ANDREW KILSTROM http://oregonstate.scout.com/2/1181394.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:27:00 GMT 1 182 Oregon State oregonstate