http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/school/446 Recent Yardbarker Articles: Oregon State Beavers en-us More photos » by Dean Hare - AP Riley takes pride in the fact that Oregon State's offense has been able to be efficient and play with speed-- and knows that his team will need to continue to play the way it has been all season long in Thursday's Civil War. (AP Photo/Dean Hare) Browse more photos » Oregon State's weekly press conference event came 24-hours earlier than usual this week, as the sc... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:09:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Media_Monday_at_OSU_Every_part_of_the_team_has_to_do_its_job/1657306 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Media_Monday_at_OSU_Every_part_of_the_team_has_to_do_its_job/1657306 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Media_Monday_at_OSU_Every_part_of_the_team_has_to_do_its_job/1657306 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/a/faf572fff9c0fa0ccd6db89c51137385cdd12677/small/df.jpg More photos » by Don Ryan - AP Jacquizz Rodgers is the best in the business when it comes down to maintaining possession of the football. Browse more photos » It's cliché--  but very true.  Football is a sport that includes so many intangible aspects and moving parts, but it oftentimes boils down to the fundamentals. Let's face it, turnovers are a big factor in determining w... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:30:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Turnovers_The_Deciding_Factor_in_Thursdays_Game/1655459 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Turnovers_The_Deciding_Factor_in_Thursdays_Game/1655459 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Turnovers_The_Deciding_Factor_in_Thursdays_Game/1655459 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/3/c351bed113f6913ae717c7c0bc0c2170b5719bb0/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91734583.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D030979B7C52436A06C56F0E2B5E8C386E932384B879C73B81.jpg It's easy to get caught up in what could lie ahead for this 2009 Oregon State football team with a win Thursday in the 113th Civil War.  But it's also easy to remember the result of last year's game, which occurred under the same circumstances for OSU.  The challenge for Mike Riley and his coaching staff this week will be to focus his team on the task at hand-- Thursday's game, and Thursday's game only.  "One thing we learned is we have to live i... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:35:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Beavers_Baton_Down_the_Hatches_as_Civil_War_Looms/1653822 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Beavers_Baton_Down_the_Hatches_as_Civil_War_Looms/1653822 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Beavers_Baton_Down_the_Hatches_as_Civil_War_Looms/1653822 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/efc3a5e9f219c7ded853c7e4a44a0d008048f58f/small/4c.jpg The Beavers closed up the month of November with a 64-57 win against the George Washignton Colonials. The Beavers had a great first twenty minutes, jumping out for a 34-24 lead at Halftime. The game was played in front of the Obama family in Washington DC, in front of 2,400 people at the Charles E. Smith Center.Seth Tarver lead the Beavers with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals.Josh Tarver had 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 st... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:08:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Game_5_Recap_Oregon_State_64_George_Washington_57/1645804 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Game_5_Recap_Oregon_State_64_George_Washington_57/1645804 Oregon State gave the first fan something to cheer about. Seth Tarver scored 18 points and the Beavers beat George Washington 64-57 on Saturday, with President Barack Obama and his family watching from courtside in the half-full Smith Center. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:37:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Oregon_State_wins_in_DC/1645810 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Oregon_State_wins_in_DC/1645810 The big game will be next week, when the Oregon St. Beavers visit the Oregon Ducks in the Civil War for the Roses, but there are still several games of regional and national interest, and a lot of national coverage of the Pac-10 this week. Being Notre Dame, even given that a .500 record, and a coaching change, are definite possibilities, the Irish always get national coverage, including their 5:00 game down on the Farm, against the Stanford Cardinal. The game will be an ABC regional game... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:15:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pac_10_TV_Schedule_Week_13/1632128 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Pac_10_TV_Schedule_Week_13/1632128 The Beavers defeated the Washington State 42-10 on a cold, sunny day in Pullman. Here are my thoughts on the game.QuarterbackSean Canfield had another good game this weekend, going 22 for 29 with one interception, two touchdowns, and 231 yards. Ryan Katz also saw some playing time for the third time this year, going 4 for 7 with 53 yards. James Rodgers also attempted a pass out of the Wild Flying Beaver Formation. The ball was wobbly and incomplete, but it does give... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:02:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Connors_thoughts_on_the_Washington_State_Game/1621442 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Connors_thoughts_on_the_Washington_State_Game/1621442 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Connors_thoughts_on_the_Washington_State_Game/1621442 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0e9d0f8bde802fa824d017a7d62a25b58c33721d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92886945.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01AF9C31777E792D656FC6E5BA0A9981C528AEF8EB56A581E.jpg More photos » by Dean Hare - AP The bottom line is that Oregon State's defense will need to bring their A-game in order to slow down Oregon's offense, which is just a tad bit better than that of Washington State. (AP Photo/Dean Hare) Browse more photos » First of all... gotta fess up for the embarrassing mistake I made yesterday in proclaiming that the final score of the OSU/WSU game was 42-20 in t... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:15:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Can_the_Beavers_Stop_the_Spread/1616564 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Can_the_Beavers_Stop_the_Spread/1616564 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Can_the_Beavers_Stop_the_Spread/1616564 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/93cfffb6f5932cc5bcf0406e974ed11da522cccc/small/Oregon_State_v_5158.jpg More photos » by Dean Hare - AP Browse more photos » Let's face it, it was a game we all knew Oregon State was going to win-- we (or maybe it was only me) just didn't want to say it before this game.  Also, it is my understanding that unless some of you made the trip to Pullman, none of us were able to watch the game.  In other words, let's get this recap over with quickly so we can move on.&nbsp... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:28:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Beavers_42_Cougars_20_Beavers_Take_Care_of_Business_Again/1612570 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Beavers_42_Cougars_20_Beavers_Take_Care_of_Business_Again/1612570 The Beavers closed up the Duel in the Desert with a 64-60 loss against the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Beavers had a sloppy first ten minutes, but sharp shooting and tough defense got the Beavers back into the game. The game was played on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Lubbock, in front of 7,860 people at United Spirit Arena.Seth Tarver lead the Beavers with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.Joe Burton had 15 points, 9 reboun... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:17:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Game_3_Recap_Oregon_State_60_Texas_Tech_64/1572086 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Game_3_Recap_Oregon_State_60_Texas_Tech_64/1572086 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Hard to believe we have seen the last of these Beavers in Reser, but the last three games will all be on the road. That recognizes that Oregon St. went from bowl eligible to bowl assured, with their 48-21 win over Washington that improved their record to 7-3, and 5-2 in the Pac-10. And with help that couldn't have been counted on or paid for from the Bay area schools, with both Arizona and USC, that bowl game could be ... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:24:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Beavers_Celebrate_Dads_Day_and_Senior_Day_The_Right_Way/1570050 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Beavers_Celebrate_Dads_Day_and_Senior_Day_The_Right_Way/1570050 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Beavers_Celebrate_Dads_Day_and_Senior_Day_The_Right_Way/1570050 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0e9d0f8bde802fa824d017a7d62a25b58c33721d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92886945.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01AF9C31777E792D656FC6E5BA0A9981C528AEF8EB56A581E.jpg Final Score: Beavers 62, Coyotes 47 (Box score) With first-game jitters out of the way, Oregon State cruised to a comfortable victory, their first of the year, against South Dakota in their second game of the Duel in the Desert.  Roeland Schaftenaar and Calvin Haynes lead the Beavers with 14 points apiece, Daniel Deane scored 10, and Schaftenaar grabbed six boards in the win.  After the game, Coach Robinson was much more pleased with the effort he got from his team. The start... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:09:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Game_2_Recap_Oregon_State_62_South_Dakota_47/1568934 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Game_2_Recap_Oregon_State_62_South_Dakota_47/1568934 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Game_2_Recap_Oregon_State_62_South_Dakota_47/1568934 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/6/e68a98d699e9927fd2519843bdd9c35ba7884198/small/57.jpg More photos » by Ben Margot - AP 3 days ago: Oregon State's Jacquizz Rodgers, right, outruns California defense to score during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Berkeley, Calif. Oregon State won 31-14. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Browse more photos » Jeff Tedford and California chose Quizz.  They couldn't stop Canfield.  We're witnessing... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:42:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Canfield_or_Quizz_Who_do_you_stop/1545973 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Canfield_or_Quizz_Who_do_you_stop/1545973 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Canfield_or_Quizz_Who_do_you_stop/1545973 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/6/c68b53de99425a7fa20930f11b67c7a25ecd7606/small/Stanford_v_Oregon_5ff1.jpg Great win last night for the Beavers. For some reason, the team is playing really well on the road. Its actually great to see and I think it indicates a step forward for our program. Now we just need to get the fire back for home games. Fans: can we help?What I Learned:* Sean Canfield is a very good QB. Take a look at his numbers:PASSING GP-GS Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yards TD Long Avg/G Canfield, Sean 9-9 144.2 217-312-5 69.6 2381 13 87 264.6He's gotten better at the long ball, reduced his ... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:20:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Cal_Postgame_Canfield_SydQuan_Playing_On_The_Road_and_Rankings/1524982 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Cal_Postgame_Canfield_SydQuan_Playing_On_The_Road_and_Rankings/1524982 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/Cal_Postgame_Canfield_SydQuan_Playing_On_The_Road_and_Rankings/1524982 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0e9d0f8bde802fa824d017a7d62a25b58c33721d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f92886945.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01AF9C31777E792D656FC6E5BA0A9981C528AEF8EB56A581E.jpg The Beavers closed up the 2009-2010 Exhibition Season with a 75-55 win over the Western Oregon Wolves. The Beavers had a great first half, but sloppy play and execution by the basket in the second half allowed the Wolves to creep back in it. The game was played on a rainy Saturday afternoon in Corvallis, in front of 2,045 people at Gill Coliseum.Seth Tarver lead the Beavers with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals.Omari Johnson had 12 poi... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:12:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Exhibition_Game_2_Recap_Beavers_75_Wolves_55/1521917 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Exhibition_Game_2_Recap_Beavers_75_Wolves_55/1521917 The Doc Saturday crew peruses the weekly lines in search of a few shockers. (For entertainment purposes only, of course.) • Doug Gillett: Oregon State (+7) over Cal. Everybody seems to have assumed that Cal has righted the ship after those two ghastly losses to USC and Oregon, but what have the Golden Bears accomplished, really? Big win over a bad UCLA team, blowout over abysmal Washington State (in which they didn't cover the spread), last-minute win over Arizona State? Explosi... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:58:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Upset_Bait_Bet_Beavers_better_than_Bears_in_Berkeley/1505692 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Upset_Bait_Bet_Beavers_better_than_Bears_in_Berkeley/1505692 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Upset_Bait_Bet_Beavers_better_than_Bears_in_Berkeley/1505692 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/9/d9186ddb9553800b6a22e56e94544fde4ac2e000/small/California_v_Oregon_9521.jpg The Beavers opened up the 2009-2010 campaign with a 94-53 exhibition win over the Southern Oregon Raiders. The 41 point victory was very different from last year's exhibition opener, when the Beavers only defeated Saint Martins by four points. The game was played on a cloudy Sunday afternoon in Corvallis, in front of 2,745 people at Gill Coliseum. Omari Johnson lead the Beavers with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 steals. Seth Tarver had 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 ass... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:16:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Beavers_take_exhibition_opener_94_53/1481079 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_basketball/article_external/Beavers_take_exhibition_opener_94_53/1481079 Junior-to-be Calvin Haynes lead the Beavers in scoring during the 2008-2009 season with 13.5 points per game. He'll be back for his junior year along with the likes of Roeland Schaftenaar, Seth Tarver, Lathen Wallace, and Omari Johnson. (Photo by Ethan Erickson) View full size photo uploaded July 28, 2009 Basketball is on the back burner right now for the average OSU fan, but it will be here before we know it-- and for the... 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