Postgame React: Oregon State 35, Louisville 28
by Jake Bertalotto on Sep 18, 2010 5:51 PM PDT
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Oregon State Beavers 35, Louisville Cardinals 28
It wasn't as emphatic of a victory as we all hoped it would be, but Oregon State did enough to win on Saturday as they knocked off Louisville 35-28. Post all your thoughts on today's game in the thread below.
Instant Game Recap
The first quarter was one to forget for Oregon State. The Beavers were dominated in almost every aspect of the game except on the scoreboard. Louisville had 127 yards of total offense in the quarter, Oregon State had 27. Bilal Powell and Adam Froman each had more yards individually than the entire OSU offense combined.
Oregon State's lone touchdown of the first quarter came after a 28 yard punt return by James Rodgers. This gave Ryan Katz the ball in prime field position, and he hooked up with Joe Halahuni for a three yard score.
Froman was able to rush for a 17-yard score to even the score at seven. Jacquizz Rodgers and Bilal Powell would then exchange touchdown runs on long drives to even the score with 8:41 remaining in the second quarter.
James Rodgers came through with an exceptional 63-yard kickoff return that gave OSU the ball at the Louisville 37. The Beavers would run seven plays-- all for positive yards-- and Jacquizz finished the drive with a one yard score to send the game into halftime at 21-14.
James Rodgers (8) had 6 kick returns for 204 yards.
"It was the difference in the game!", according to Coach Mike Riley.
(Photo by Andy Wooldridge)
James Rodgers began the second half with an emphatic 45 yard kickoff return. Four plays later, Ryan Katz found Jacquizz Rodgers for his fourth reception of the game and first touchdown of the season.
The Oregon State defense responded to the offensive fireworks with a great stand of their own, keeping Froman, Powell, and Louisville's offense under control. James Rodgers would return the ensuing punt 15 yards to give Oregon State excellent field position.
Oregon State trailed Louisville by 87 yards of total offense at halftime, but closed that gap in the first five and a half minutes of the half.
On Louisville's next drive. Adam Froman scored on a five-yard scramble immediately after a defensive encroachment penalty. The touchdown kept Louisville in the game at 35-21 with 4:55 remaining in the third quarter.
The Oregon State offense couldn't get anything done on their next drives after scoring on five straight possessions between the second and third quarters.
When it was needed most, the Oregon State defense stepped up and stopped the Cardinal offense with less than three minutes remaining. Oregon State was then unable to get a first down to run the clock out, giving Louisville another chance to tie or take the lead.
Adam Froman and his offense started their final drive at the nine yard line and completed two quick passes to get out near the 50. On a 2nd and 7 play, Froman was pressured and lofted his pass a bit-- it was intercepted by James Dockery to seal the 35-28 win for the Beavers.
--Jake | (jake.buildingthedam@gmail.com)
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Good to get a win,
But that won’t cut it against Boise. Not even close.
WTY's ERA+ = 137 : - ) -- Kevin Frandsen > Brandon Wood??????
What's bugging me
I’m not sure if Louisville’s offense is better than I thought, or if our defense is worse than I thought. Probably a little of both. Our missed tackles were almost comedic.
As for BSU, I think we still have a shot. Each week is different, and the team has some good stuff in them.
What's bugging me
Is how you just channeled my exact freaking thoughts.
James freakin' Rodgers. Beast.
by The Orange Joe on Sep 18, 2010 7:32 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Good fast start on the second half
gave the beavs the cushion for the rest of the game/
I am not sure if Lousville offense is just better than advertised or we still having issues with defense
If they keep playing like this, these guys are going to give me stress-induced ulcers!
Kentuckybred, were you just lulling us into a false sense of security by telling us that your team wasn’t that good this year? :)
I was as shocked as anyone
We played pretty well this time out (first two games weren’t that bad either). I just think Charlie Strong has these guys motivated and is putting in place good schemes on offense and defense to make up for the overall lack of talent-and it’s working thus far. I was going nuts in the stands for this one boys. We lost. A loss is not fun, but I expected a totally different game. Glad to know our guys can rise to the challenge. That said-Rodgers brothers are insanely good. Can’t say enough about their individual and collective abilities. Our biggest problem right now is giving up too many big plays (same in the Kentucky game). If Strong can get than under control we should be OK.
I think we will continue to improve and may have a chance for a .500 season (or better?).
I had an epic time in Corvallis. The tailgating was great, Reser was cool, OSU fans were very inviting and cool, and the game was more than expected. We had our nice little couple of sections of cheering and we never sat down the whole game. It was like a student section full of 25 to 65 year olds. Went to Block 15 after the game for a nice brew and had a slice and pitcher at American Dream before hitting the road late that night back to PDX.
Congrats to you all. Go Beavs. Beat Broncos (and Ducks).
Go Cards. Beat everyone.
MnPDX
by kentuckybred on Sep 20, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys were great
Those “This is our house” chnats were a little pre-mature though.
College GameDay, ABC Primetime, #3 vs #24. Doesn't get any better.
That's funny
I actually wasn’t part of that chant and didn’t hear it. Must have been down in the front of the section.
MnPDX
by kentuckybred on Sep 20, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Really?
It only lasted for about 10 Seconds, but I sware I heard it.
College GameDay, ABC Primetime, #3 vs #24. Doesn't get any better.
Yeah, I wasn't involved and didn't hear it
but if I would have heard it then I would have joined in just to be ridiculous and funny.
Maybe there was a chant of a player’s name that sounded like that? Dominique Brown=Not In Our House?
MnPDX
by kentuckybred on Sep 20, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
damn
that game stressed me out. 3rd quarter i thought it was in the bag……
to be even contenders for the BSU game, they have some work to do, especially on D
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
Wowsers...
Arizona and UCLA are surprising tonight…
brandon hardin = not very good.
i have a baaaaaaaaaad feeling about tius young/austin pettis and kellen moore next week
Why do you say that? I thought he played pretty well.
by sangdorange on Sep 18, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He had a bad game
That’s going to happen sometimes. I’m just glad he had a bad game and we got a win out of it instead of a loss.
September 4th, 4:45 PM, ESPN
Same result as last game
Our D is ……I don’t know what. How many times did they get all bunched up and let Froman look like Toby Gerhart? My couch is having naugahyde issues and the War Department is not pleased.
I hate to say this because the dude and I graduated from the same high school, but Tony Wilson is a slow tub of goo. I’m going to give it to ya straight…that guy is just flailing. We need somebody quicker out there or there will be no end to hats thrown violently to the floor and family pets cowering under the furniture.
Good enough to get ESPN Gameday to committ
to the Boise St. Oregon St. game.
Andy Wooldridge, andy_wooldridge@yahoo.com
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Go Beavs!
Did anyone see the end of ‘Zona-Iowa? Arizona sacked Iowa’s Ricky Stanzi on FOUR CONSECUTIVE DOWNS! Yikes!
Comments on D
The Beaver D is just playing slow right now. I also think Banker needs to stop the platooning of the defense. There was large chunks of yards being gained against second and third string defenders. Im looking over at the sidelines seeing Paea and Olander just standing there watching Louisville add up yards on play after play. It just doesn’t make sense to me and it can’t be for rest, because they were sitting after a long scoring drive by the offense. Banker has been doing this more and more over the last few years. It does make a guy crazy at times.
i'm also impressed
with james rodgers’ return game
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
There are a few key things we need to change to even contend next week......
The D ends and linebackers need to learn to “contain” offenses. Time and time again the D line and backers over pursue the opposing offenses. Many times they over-pursue and end up getting beat, sometimes they just need to stay at the line and wait for the ball carrier.
Our D needs to learn to tackle, although many of the missed tackles were due to over-pursuit.
Our O line needs to keep gaining consistency both run and pass blocking. They did do a somewhat better job than they did against TCU.
On offense we also have to do a better job spreading out the field and getting other guys involved. I would like to see Katz and Quizz run some of the options that are killing us. From what I’ve seen Katz could be VERY effective running the ball a little more.
by fishinbeaverguy on Sep 19, 2010 11:59 AM PDT reply actions
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