It’s that time of year again when athletes’ hats stop fitting, one of the three times a year when I can look around and see masses of college athletes saying one thing and thinking another. It’s the pre-draft season – […]
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20 more rumors I wish I could start
1. An Oregon State graduate donated the OS logo to the university and Bobby D. is really using the money to find a way to get rid of that god-awful football in front of Reser Stadium. 2. Darwin Barney’s trademark […]
Shake Yourself Blue
Let it be known, I haven’t played in a meaningful baseball game in a long time. In fact, it’s been about a decade since I dug into a real batter’s box. But I do remember that the strike zone wasn’t […]
Alone… ever so alone
I’d bet that 99 percent of the student population left Corvallis for spring break. I know this because I was a part of the one percent left behind. Why did I stick around? Well, the answer is simple: I’m a […]
Oh how times have changed
This time last year Goss Stadium was only half full, the softball team couldn’t lose, Mike Riley was on the hot seat and my radio show, The NickelBlock, was nationally syndicated. What a difference a year makes. Goss Stadium is […]
That’s tough
I came to the conclusion that 99 percent of college students think their life is hard. That is fallacy and the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. The best part is, the one percent of students with the hard […]
A real O-State Baller
Last I checked, the definition for “baller” hadn’t made it into Webster’s Dictionary – but don’t quote me. Whenever Mr. Webster decides to do so, I’m going to recommend he call up Ebony Young from the Oregon State’s women’s basketball […]
HATE HATE HATE – and other mind-blowing musings
I have come to terms with something: regardless of what I say, people will take it as negative, and they will disagree and hate me. The column last week rhymed, and people still found something to hate. That’s just the […]
Just an idea to sit on
Defense wins championships. I know this is groundbreaking news and no one but me has ever thought of it, so let it sink in for a second. Now reflect on the season thus far for the Oregon State Beavers men’s […]
The Five Golden Rules….
Alright, it’s the start to a new year and we all need a refresher course on how to be true Beaver fans while attending Oregon State. It’s not about supporting everyone, it’s about supporting everyone that matters. It isn’t about […]