* The people with inside information seem split on whether Collins or McMaryion will start next Friday. Several people feel that former QB Brett Vanderveen could make the biggest impact for the team...at tight end.
* A former Beaver revealed that the bad blood between Oregon State and Notre Dame ran deep in the second meeting (Insight.com Bowl). Confrontations and skirmishes were common between players on both sides in Phoenix hot spots before the bowl game. The Irish didn't want to lose that game...but they did.
* The first time Coach Andersen and Todd Stansbury met they chatted about everything except football for the first hour. Stansbury reported the primary topic was academics and leadership. That's refreshing.
* Coach Baldwin and Coach Sitake spent some time talking about their practice styles. Baldwin marvels at Sitake's ability to stay calm under pressure and not overreact. Apparently Coach Baldwin doesn't have that same disposition during practice...
* Based on feedback from one of the Operations Staff, the Beavs have made inroads with several recruits that are committed to other programs. While no names were mentioned, don't be surprised if the Beavs are able to convert recruits. It's always more fun to be the poacher.
* A former Beaver revealed that the bad blood between Oregon State and Notre Dame ran deep in the second meeting (Insight.com Bowl). Confrontations and skirmishes were common between players on both sides in Phoenix hot spots before the bowl game. The Irish didn't want to lose that game...but they did.
* The first time Coach Andersen and Todd Stansbury met they chatted about everything except football for the first hour. Stansbury reported the primary topic was academics and leadership. That's refreshing.
* Coach Baldwin and Coach Sitake spent some time talking about their practice styles. Baldwin marvels at Sitake's ability to stay calm under pressure and not overreact. Apparently Coach Baldwin doesn't have that same disposition during practice...
* Based on feedback from one of the Operations Staff, the Beavs have made inroads with several recruits that are committed to other programs. While no names were mentioned, don't be surprised if the Beavs are able to convert recruits. It's always more fun to be the poacher.
