Cougar Week Coming to a Close!

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 12:09 PM PST Comment 32 comments

Cougar week... will it ever end? Sorry about the past few days, work sometimes gets in the way of what's truly important in life. But without much further ado or fluff, here are some links...

BtD's own Jake Bertalotto rocks the mic (or cell phone) over at Coug Center in this preview.

Bob Condotta up at the Seattle Times points out an interesting statistic in his PAC 10 picks for this week: the Beavers have turned the ball over the fewest amount of times in the conference (seven) while the Cougs have couged the ball away the most in the PAC 10 (28!).

Numbers don't lie - the offense has been great this year.

Cliff Kirkpatrick has his notes and usual good information.

All joking aside, it's not easy being Washington State.

"Jeez... their team looks a lot better than ours, guys. You sure you want to do this?"

via seattletimes.nwsource.com

The Barometer has a pregame article.
Women's soccer takes on Notre Dame today.
In basketall related news, Dime Magazine lists Seth Tarver as "The PAC 10's Biggest Sleeper" which is hopefully different than the time Liam Hughes won the "PAC 10's Biggest Napper" award a few years back.
Women's basketball loses to Houston. No, really. Read about it here.
And in a last ditch effort to keep the good luck streak alive for ArbyOSU's favorite "new" offensive weapon, here's an obligatory Joe Halahuni reference. (NOTE TO CANFIELD: Hit the TE at least 10 times in the first half.)

via media.scout.com

Post any links or comments below. As for tomorrow, stay healthy, do most of the work in the first half and GO BEAVERS!

Poll

Favorite win of the season?

PSU-Sometimes it's fun to beat on a 1-AA team.

0 votes

UNLV-not pretty, but it did the trick.

0 votes

Arizona State-getting that Sun Devil Stadium drought off the books was big.

1 votes

Stanford-Was a great win against a good team then and is proving to be a very valuable win now.

24 votes

UCLA-I love it when the Beavers decide to play crappy pass D at the end of games to make things interesting (!).

0 votes

Cal-The injury to Jahvid Best aside, this was a great defensive show. Not to mention HALAHUNI IS A BEAST.

17 votes

UW-Kicking these people in the teeth will never get old.

15 votes

None of the above-I'm reserving this honor for the end of the season.

50 votes

107 votes | Poll has closed

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I voted for "Other"...

Since there will be ZERO TV coverage of this game. :(

I’ll be watching on the radio! (I hope…)

by sangdorange on Nov 20, 2009 10:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Crap, I thought there was!

I guess I hadn’t checked since the only things that would make this particular game significant would be BAD things (a loss or an injury).

Let me edit that poll. (that’s what she said, by the way)

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 10:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I chose other too

I been on a week long hunt to possibly find video coverage for this game. But nada so far

by ximiankernel on Nov 20, 2009 10:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I would check justin.tv tomorrow morning/early afternoon. They should have the game on there. Maybe our friends over at CougCenter might know?

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 10:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

There, fixed.

I put in a slightly more relevant, “fun” poll. Enjoy.

As for the no-tv situation, does anyone know of a streaming source yet? Justin.tv?

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 10:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Looking for a place to listen

Is the alumni center or any Corvallis bars cranking the radio up for the game?

by firewood79 on Nov 21, 2009 10:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Stanford was big (sorry dvieira it was), and fun as hell to be at that game, but...

There are a couple more games to go to make the list (and beating WSU in any manner is not one of the games I’m thinking about).

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 20, 2009 12:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The Stanford game was very big. I don’t think that’s disputable. I suppose the definition of “big” is, but it was an important game in that OSU went toe to toe with one of the top three teams in the conference, dominated about three quarters and shut down Touchdown Toby when it mattered.

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, probably just putting thoughts in dvieira’s mind, but hey it’s time of year right to stir the pot a bit! You missing the AtQ at all? :)

Anyway, if you said best game to date Stanford would have my vote hands down, I’m very proud of that win for the team. And it was a great one to be at, great weather, good energy, and that first half was incredible, then to hold off what in hindsight is a pretty powerful offense in the second half has all made it very good experience in my mind right now.

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 20, 2009 12:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

but

I’m not settling for just that you know, still chances for even better.

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 20, 2009 12:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

agreed.

Hence the last option.

I’m optimistic and was hesitant to choose the Cal game, but seeing as it was my creation, I had to pick a game.

I liked Cal because of the fire and physical play. The defense showed up and the offense looked so, so sharp. Plus it’s always fun to watch those yards after catch rack up the way they did in that game. Halahuni and James tore it up. Plus Quizz ran hard and some good snags by Adeniji, Bishop and Camp. Good, good game.

Stanford was a good game mainly because the trees proved they weren’t a crap team and kept fighting back. Luckily the Beavers were able to prove they were even less of a crap team and fought back harder, preserving the 10 point win.

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep Cal was a good game also

Totally agree

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 20, 2009 1:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta love the bay sweep.

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Give me the word

So am I just crazy this season, or does it seem like this team has a ton more potential to finish it right? I mean I’ve said this a few times I know, but when we hit Arizona last year that team looked done (especially of course when Quizz went down, but just overall too), but this year the team has the presence about them like they have unfinished business.

I don’t know, probably just me, but…

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 20, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Having Quizz makes all the difference...

God love Riley but the man has had issues with developing a solid second option at running back. I love an every down type back like Simonton, Jackson, Bernard and Quizz but there’s something to be said for a “change of pace” or situational back. Stevenson looks good and McCants is, well, not going to be the second coming of Jackson like I had hoped… we need to hit a point where these guys are part of a game plan and not a contingency plan.

That said, with Quizz at this point in the season I think we’re in a great spot to make something happen. The defense has matured at the right time and having a senior QB managing the offense with a top notch running back and some great receiving options is a great recipe for success.

Losing Quizz and then James neutered the offense last year. It’s rare that a defense can win a game for you, and even more rare that a team can still win without 80% of its offensive production on the field. So this year, health is HUGE and probably the biggest factor right now (knock on wood!).

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 1:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree...

I would like to Stevenson get more reps. That drive he had at the end of the 2nd quarter in the Husky game was very well played by him. He’s got some great hands. Anyone else notice he looks more like a receiver than a RB? On another note it’s a shame they put Poyer on defense, he looks he would be a tremendous running back and since he has a hell of an arm too would be an ideal candidate for the Wild Beaver.

by fishinbeaverguy on Nov 21, 2009 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No, not really missing AtQ. They have great traffic, which is enviable, but I don’t really want to talk about the ducks all day. Plus for every cool/good poster in there they have about fifteen shitty/crabby/annoying ones.

I do miss Shufelt, Takimoto, Quinn and a few others that don’t come to mind immediately—those guys are fun to converse with. But there hits a point where a Beav is a Beav and needs to be among his fellow Beavs. I’m happier here. Plus, I have magical front page posting powers.

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 1:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

say no more

I’m happier here. Plus, I have magical front page posting powers.

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 20, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and DV3000, I mean, dvierra is good people too.

But yes, naturally I’m more comfortable here.

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, I agree (about both)

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 20, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I have to find this dvierra guy. I get junk mail for him all the time at home. I wish he would stop signing up for mailing lists!

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Nov 20, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dude, that dvierra guy is SUCH a dick. You’re a lot cooler. I think it’s the one ‘r’ thing… Two r’s is overkill and asshole-ish. You know, like “JAKE LOCKERR”…

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 4:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Plus for every cool/good poster in there they have about fifteen shitty/crabby/annoying ones.

Man, I wish we had that many users.

In all seriousness, It’s easy to pick on the Beavs right now for a lot of people. We have a recent civil war win in our pocket, lots of Rose Bowl talk for Oregon. It all goes in cycles. I find it a very interesting parallel from last year.

2008 OSU – Loses to Stanford, Beats USC on a national stage, has to go to Arizona with RB destiny, Civil War Loss
2009 UO – Loses to Stanford, Beats USC on a national stage, has to go to Arizona with RB destiny, Civil War ???

I remember last year at this time thinking about how brutal it was to come to BtD to get some Beaver news only to be ripped up by a couple of folks for no other reason than being a Duck Fan. it’s one of the regrets I have about the rivalry (and rivalries in general). Working in Corvallis makes it especially hard since I’m in the minority. I’m sure it’s similar for Beaver fans that have to work in Duck dominated environments.

I enjoy the game, I like the hype but I don’t appreciate fans on both sides living vicariously through the teams. It makes getting information about the rival, a team you are very much interested in from a fan standpoint, all the more difficult and frustrating.

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Nov 20, 2009 3:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

difficult and frustrating.

Yes. Agree. Rec. Hardcore and all that.

It’s seriously sad when you realize that some people just don’t have an off switch. I’m the first to admit that I’m defensive around these types because usually they’re the ones quoting past CW scores and/or telling incredibly fresh and original jokes about how OSU grads work at McD’s and/or like to nail barnyard animals on the weekends. (As a complete side note here, I know four people who worked at McDonalds and three of them went to college: TWO at UO and one at WSU Vancouver.)

My personal favorite is the “28 years” attack. Am I supposed to never feel good about the football team again then?

GUY #1: “Sweet! The Beavers are looking at a possible Rose Bowl berth this year!”

GUY #2: “Yeah. It’s just too bad they were so bad for a 28 year stretch, over a decade ago…”

Either way, it gets old really fast.

I remember last year at this time thinking about how brutal it was to come to BtD to get some Beaver news only to be ripped up by a couple of folks for no other reason than being a Duck Fan.

I think the water has been changed over here and BtD is pretty much hater free for the most part.

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 4:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like you’re describing “oldschoolduk” from the O-Live blogs!

by sangdorange on Nov 20, 2009 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh god, o-live… what a cesspool. ducks and beavs a like manage to be incredibly offensive on that rickety old contraption.

Rule of O-Live Duck/Beaver Posting: Posters from winning CW team must quote CW score in every single post ever, on anything, even sad news stories about murders and stuff (don’t laugh, I saw it twice this year!).

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 4:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

*alike

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Stanford was big (sorry dvieira it was), and fun as hell to be at that game, but…

I don’t remember saying that it wasn’t a big game.

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Nov 20, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think this stems from the argument/discussion everyone was having regarding the value of head-to-head performance in power rankings.

Power rankings criteria is always a great point of debate on any college football forum. That and BCS/playoff and whether or not you’d punch Herbie in the mouth if you had the chance.

by ArbyOSU on Nov 20, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I know a certain running back that would have a higher likelihood than others…

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Nov 20, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think this stems from the argument/discussion everyone was having regarding the value of head-to-head performance in power rankings.

Yep, thanks ArbyOSU, and like I said above stirring the pot a bit, trying to get a little rivalry action going, but will say I’m much like you dvieira are (at least from what I’m reading from what you said above!) with the whole hater junk. You probably won’t get much more out of me to be honest, but we have to have something! It could be the biggest CW game ever for gosh sakes. And I ain’t going to go on about how much I’ve missed a bit of the banter with some of you UO people, but it has been a little too quiet at times.

But back to Stanford, read a bit like at times you were downplaying how well the Beavs played (IMO and all that) especially on the defensive side of things. Second half did get a little rough at times but that game was a really well played one overall, and as we know now Stanford is a pretty good team (And damn, did I miss with my start of the season prediction to people that Stanford would not live up to expectations!).

-RVM

by rvm on Nov 20, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Glad to see Cougar week almost over.

It is very hard to get excited about a game against the Cougars this year. I am more excited about the Oregon-Arizona and Stanford-Cal games. In terms of the potential bowl games for the Beavers, we need to root for the Ducks to beat Arizona, but I am not sure about the Stanford-Cal game.

If Arizona loses another game, then we have a straight shot at the Rose Bowl. Also, if we lose the Civil War, I believe Arizona losing gives us a better shot at the Holiday Bowl. I have been trying to work out under what circumstances, the Beavers would end up in the Holiday Bowl, I am not having much luck. Has anyone figured that out?

by leon0112 on Nov 20, 2009 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs