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The right decision

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 – […]

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 […]

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 […]