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NEIL ABREW

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Sophomore defensive end Dylan Wynn gets the defense amped up during a timeout late in the game vs. the University of Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 8, and it proved to be successful. Oregon State had one of its best defensive performances in a few years, allowing Wisconsin to only produce 207 yards of total offense, and Heisman candidate Montee Ball to just 61 yards rushing.

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UCLA quarterback Brett Hundley, running back Johnathan Franklin will be tough challenge for Beavers’ defense on Saturday in Pasadena

By Andrew Kilstrom THE DAILY BAROMETER

After what Oregon State head coach Mike Riley called “the biggest nonconference win since I’ve been here,” Beavers fans are excited for the 1-0 squad, and with good reason.

After a bye week, Oregon State will try to prove to the rest of the Pac-12 conference that their home victory over Wisconsin was not a fluke, and that the new-look Beavers are a legitimate threat in what is shaping up as the secondbest conference in the country.

“Obviously that was a big win for our program and our football team,” Riley said. “But it was just one game, and I think our players understand that it takes that same type of focus and preparation every week if we want to win games consistently.”

Tallying another win Saturday will be no easy task, when they take on another ranked team in No. 19 UCLA. The game comes with an added obstacle as it marks the first road game of the year for the young Beavers.

“Even though we’re young, there’s a lot of experience on this team,” said sophomore quarterback Sean Mannion.

“Especially on the offensive side, we have a lot of guys that started last year, so I don’t think playing on the road will be that big of a deal for us.”

The defense was the biggest reason OSU prevailed in the season opener, holding Heisman candidate Montee Ball to only 61 yards rushing, and the entire Badgers offense to only 207 total yards.

The unit will need another strong performance if Oregon State wants to take down the high-energy spread attack that UCLA brings to the table.

“They’re a good football team,” Riley said. “Offensively, [redshirt freshman quarterback Brett] Hundley and [senior

running back Johnathan] Franklin are explosive. Their running game is different than Wisconsin’s because they do that spread [offense], so it will be a bit of a challenge for our guys.”

Franklin already has 557 yards rushing in only the first three games of the season, and will undoubtedly provide problems for the Beavers.

Sophomore linebacker DJ Welch – who was the Pac-12 Defensive player of the Week for his performance in the Wisconsin upset – was a massive reason the Beavers were able to shut down Ball, and will need a similar outing to hold UCLA’s ground attack in check.

“I thought we played really well against Wisconsin, but there were a ton of mistakes after looking at the film,” Welch said. “We’re focusing on eliminating the mistakes and executing our assignments every play… [Franklin is] just another running back to me, I’m sure he’s a great running back, but I don’t pay attention to who it is, just that we need to stop them.”

The secondary also played well in the first game, but will be faced with a quarterback in Hundley that has lit up the scoreboard with yards and efficiency thus far, and adds an element that the Beavers haven’t seen this year with his ability to scramble and extend plays.

“Winning our first game was great, but we’re ready to go out and do it again against UCLA,” said sophomore safety Ryan Murphy. “In practice we’ve been focusing on our eyes and making the right reads. We need to know our keys so we’re in the right places, but if we do that then the rest is easy and we can just play football.”

All things point to a close game in the Pac-12 opener for both the Bruins and Beavers this coming Saturday. The outcome could be decided by one or two plays.

“It will probably be another close game,” Welch said. “I think it’s going to come down to who executes and just who wants it more.”

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Key Players QB - Sean Mannion 29-47, 276 yards, 1 TD

Key Players QB - Brett Hundley 69-103, 827 yards, 8 TDs

RB - Storm Woods 9 carries, 36 yards

RB - Johnathan Franklin 66 carries, 541 yards, 3 TDs

WR - Markus Wheaton 8 catches, 86 yards

WR - Steven Manfro 14 catches, 164 yards, 1 TD

WR - Brandin Cooks 8 catches, 80 yards, 1 TD

TE - Joseph Fauria 9 catches, 122 yards, 3 TDs

CB - Jordan Poyer 3 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack

CB - Sheldon Price 5 tackles, 4 INTs

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Sophomore safety Tyrequek Zimmerman began his career as a wide receiver for the Beavers a year ago.

Now, he is starting at safety in only his second year, and proving to be an important member of the defense that shut down Wisconsin on Sept. 8.

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Tyrequek Zimmerman has risen to starting safety one year after coming to OSU as a wide receiver

By Warner Strausbaugh THE DAILY BAROMETER

When Tyrequek Zimmerman arrived in Corvallis last year to begin his career as an Oregon State football player, he was a wide receiver.

When Tyrequek Zimmerman stepped on to the turf of Reser Stadium on Sept. 8 for the Wisconsin game, he was starting at safety for the Beavers.

What happened? How did a player who came to OSU as a receiver end up being the starting safety in only his second year?

A couple of days into fall camp back in 2011, Zimmerman was told by the coaching staff that he would be moving from offense to defense, and would be taking on the safety position. By the end of fall camp, he was already working with the second-team defense — as a true freshman.

“We looked at it a year ago and talked to him about it and thought that he [could make the switch],” said head coach Mike Riley. “I thought that he could’ve been a good receiver, there’s no doubt about it.

We already knew too, coming out of high school he was a ready-made defensive back.”

Zimmerman wasn’t unfamiliar to the position, he did play safety in high school too, but nonetheless, making that switch isn’t an easy one when you’re expecting to play wide receiver.

“At first, it was kind of hard because I had to learn all these calls and learn the keys and learn the right techniques. [The switch from receiver] changed everything basically from being a receiver,” Zimmerman said.

“He’s just getting used to the mental

part of making calls and getting used to knowing the schemes,” secondary coach Rod Perry said. “As he gets to know the schemes better, he’s going to be a lot better. He’s spent a lot of time with [safeties coach] Mitch [Meeuwsen], and understands the calls and the reasons of why he’s trying to make that call.”

It wasn’t until it became clear that regular starting safety Anthony Watkins was not going to be available to play in the season opener due to a hip injury that Zimmerman knew he was going to be starting.

“I never thought I was going to start the Wisconsin game,” Zimmerman said. “I thought I was just going to play a lot … as a sub on just nickel and dime [packages], that’s basically it.”

Zimmerman seized the chance he was given in his debut as a starter. He recorded seven total tackles in the game, tying for the team lead. He was all over the field, using his speed, physicality and quickness to be a part of the OSU defense that held Wisconsin to 207 yards of total offense and 2011 Heisman finalist Montee Ball to only 61 yards on the ground.

“Coach Meeuwsen and Coach Perry, they really both talked to me a lot and then basically just told me, ‘When that chance comes, just take advantage of it,’ and that’s what I’m doing,” Zimmerman said.

A familiar face in Zimmerman’s life is sophomore linebacker Jabral Johnson.

Zimmerman and Johnson were teammates at Lawton High School in Lawton, Okla. They’ve known each other since ninth grade and had planned on coming to college together, eventually settling on Oregon State.

“I always knew [Zimmerman] was really athletic, but for him to come to a collegiate level and be able to transform like

that, that’s pretty impressive, so I salute him for that,” Johnson said.

Zimmerman did get a lot of run with the first-team defense in fall camp too, as Watkins was out for nearly the entire three weeks.

Johnson also knows what Zimmerman does best, having played in the same defense with him for six years now.

“Making big plays,” Johnson said. “He knows how to do it. He didn’t get to catch a pick last game, but guaranteed if he catches a pick he’s going to make some moves and take it to the house.”

His performance against the Badgers has raised the question of whether or not the starting job is now Zimmerman’s to lose, meaning Watkins, a senior, has to reclaim his spot from 2011.

“Every week you evaluate people, grade tape, [and] right now he’s a guy that’s playing and starting,” Perry said.

“Anthony’s not quite 100 percent but he’s getting better. He deserves the opportunity to be out there.”

Watkins finally started getting healthy and was practicing in a limited capacity last week.

Guys like sophomores D.J. Welch and Ryan Murphy were the bigger stories from the Wisconsin game because of their breakouts as impact players who will clearly be key components in the OSU defense for years to come, Zimmerman’s performance is indicative of his ability to adapt to new situations.

“He’s a good football player and I really like him. His intensity, his preparation, all that is really good,” Riley said.

It remains to be seen who will start alongside Murphy on Saturday at UCLA, but either way, Zimmerman has made it a serious debate for the coaches.

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They had spent the morning feasting. On sausages.

On chips. On drinks. Some had passed the time arguing over the columnist’s analysis. Others played cornhole or threw around a ball. They reunited with tailgate neighbors not long seen.

They had encamped, albeit temporarily. Sending flags flying high, erecting tents and gathering around the warmth of drink and rich food, they prepared themselves for entrance toward their temple of sport.

Reser Stadium awaited them.

Orange banners fluttered.

Martial tunes blared and, for the lucky, there was the pregnant air of expectancy and relief. Of redemption and the

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Iler American Hero desperate need for a savior.

I witnessed my first college football game two Saturdays ago. Yes, I’m starting my third year here. No, I don’t hate football or sports. I went to most basketball games last year, have been to plenty of baseball games and even a couple of wrestling meets. But I’d never marched with the thousands of Beaver Nation into Reser Stadium.

Even before the game, I knew how eerie game days felt in Corvallis. There is an audible roar in the city and a palpable anticipation that is felt even by those not in attendance.

It’s electric, like being out on

patrol, and while everything seems quiet and fine, you know something isn’t right. And then there is an explosion or gunfire and the world erupts around you.

Engrossed in a discussion on Egyptian-Israeli relations while attempting to finish a Solo cup still half full of drink, I arrived to the stadium late. Like witnessing a thunderstorm, but not as loud as a firefight, the constant rumble of roars overwhelmed.

The giants on the field seemed both larger and smaller than life, and their exploits propelled the booze-fueled orange horde to howl in delight.

The congregants knew when to stand, when to shout, when to fling disgust and when to chop their arms on a first down. The combatants marched to the altar of the end zone, their scripted yet unpredictable mass the object of adoration.

The Beavers attained glory for the faithful, but the noise and crowds unnerved me. The show felt remote and dangerous despite the eager glee of the young men and women around me. The screaming, the loud brass music and the crash of bodies terrified me and I wanted to retreat.

There were no epiphanies amidst the rites performed on the green expanse of turf. I had a hard time just watching, and alternated between thoughts of retreating or jumping into the fray myself. Perhaps there was a time when I could have invested myself in witnessing the play-violence of football, but I don’t have the stomach for it now. The pageantry and the militarism filled me with nausea. I am not a convert to this religion. Perhaps football fandom is not for me.

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THE PLAYERS Grady Garrett: Managing editor; women’s soccer beat reporter; columnist.

Warner Strausbaugh: Sports editor; football and gymnastics beat reporter; columnist.

Andrew Kilstrom: Football, wrestling, baseball beat reporter; columnist.

Alex Crawford: Men’s basketball beat reporter; columnist; radio personality.

DRAFT ORDER 1. Malcolm in the Middle (Crawford) 2. There’s a Storm Brewing (Kilstrom) 3. Romaine Poised (Garrett) 4. Obum Goes the Dynamite (Strausbaugh) FIRST ROUND 1. Malcolm in the Middle: Matt Barkley, QB, USC Barkley is currently a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, has thrown 10 TD passes and will be a top-3 draft pick next April. There are some really good QBs in the Pac-12 and then there’s Barkley. How could I not pick him?

2. There’s a Storm Brewing: Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon I can’t believe I’m saying this, but this pick actually came down to two Ducks: Barner and De’Anthony Thomas. Barner will get the most touches for the best offense in the Pac-12, so he gets the nod. But if I win this league because of him I’ll definitely feel sleazy.

3. Romaine Poised: Sean Mannion, QB, Oregon State.

Oregon State quarterbacks are often better in year two as the s t a r t e r.

Unless, you know, t h e y ’r e R y a n Katz.

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O b u m Goes the Mannion

Dynamite: Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State.

Wheaton is Mannion’s go-to receiver and had almost 1,000 yards last year on a onedimens i o n a l offense of a 3-9 team.

I think Wheaton will have a huge year and get Wheaton into the end zone a lot more than in 2011.

SECOND ROUND 5. Obum Goes the Dynamite: De’Anthony Thomas, RB, Oregon After Grady selected Mannion, I knew these two would be my picks, but the question was who gets firstround status and who is a second-round pick. I decided to judge them on a 100-meter dash, and it just so happens that these two were in the same race back in May. Advantage: Wheaton.

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Romaine Poised: Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State T w o Beavers Cooks with my

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Head-to-head each week (beginning last weekend), with each team playing each other three times over a nine-week season, culminating in a championship game between the top two teams.

PASSING 1 point every 25 yards passing, 4 points for passing TDs, -2 points for interception thrown.

RUSHING 1 point every 10 yards rushing, 6 points for rushing TD.

first two picks? Homer? Nah. Just smarter than everyone else. If you wait too long to draft your three required Beavers, you’ll end up with a third-string tight end on your roster.

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There’s a Storm Brewing: S t o r m Woods, R B , Oregon State I need an OSU starter Woods before t h e y ’re all gone, and I decided on Woods over Malcolm Agnew.

He’s a bigger threat out of the backfield, and I have some inside information that he’ll be targeted a good deal this year.

8. Malcolm in the Middle: Malcolm Agnew, RB, Oregon State W h i l e Agnew is second on the depth chart at running back, I still expect him to get his fair share of carries Agnew and, when h e a l t h y, he’s shown he can be an effective runner. In fact, I think he might even be more effective in a complementary role a la Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones in Kansas City two seasons ago.

9. Malcolm in the Middle: Johnathan Franklin, RB, UCLA 10. There’s a Storm Brewing: Marquise Lee, WR, USC 11. Romaine Poised: Robert Woods, WR, USC 12. Obum Goes the Dynamite: Ka’Deem Carey, RB, Arizona 13. Obum Goes the Dynamite: Kevin Cummings, WR, Oregon State Probably a reach to take him here, but I need to fill my OSU quota and I don’t think he’ll be around until my next pick.

He’s starting in Cummings the slot and both Malcolm Agnew and Markus Wheaton picked him out as their sleeper to take on the Beavers.

14. Romaine Poised: John White, RB, Utah 15. There’s a Storm Brewing: Marquess Goodwin, WR, Washington State 16. Malcolm in the Middle:

RECEIVING 1 point every 10 yards receiving, 6 points for receiving TD. MISCELLANEOUS 6 points for kickoff/punt return TD, 6 points for fumble recovery TD, -2 points for fumble lost, 2 points for a successful two-point conversion.

KICKING 3 points for FG - 0-39 yards, 4 points for FG - 40-49 yards, 5 points for FG - 50+ yards, 1 point for an extra point, -1 for missed FG/extra point.

What is This?

Most people reading this have probably played fantasy football at least once, and a lot of those people have played for many, many years.

Here in Corvallis, students at OSU obviously have more interest in college football, and the Pac-12 specifically.

So we here at the Barometer have invented the first ever Pac-12 fantasy football league.

Rosters consist of one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, one flex (RB/WR), one tight end and one kicker.

The catch? Each team must have three Oregon State players on their roster at all time.

With four teams in the league, that means strategy, like reaching for some Beavers earlier than normal.

Obum Gwacham, WR, Oregon State Warner, sorry to steal your t e a m ’ s n a m e sake but I am going with Obum Gwacham.

He’s got the tools, he’s shown the potential, and Gwacham if he stays healthy this could be his year to finally get those red zone targets everyone’s been talking about since, like, last spring.

17. Malcolm in the Middle: Keenan Allen, WR, Cal 18. There’s a Storm Brewing: Colby Prince, TE, Oregon State Basically, I need to fill out my OSU requirement and it looks like he’ll get the most run at TE for the time being.

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Romaine Prince Poised: St e p f a n Taylor, RB, Stanford 20. Obum Goes the Dynamite: Austin Hill, WR, Arizona 21. Obum Goes the Dynamite: Connor Hamlett, TE, Oregon State I complete my OSU requirement by selecting Ha mle tt.

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Photo replay: OSU 10, Wisconsin 7

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There have been many significant moments in Oregon State track and field history.

In 1908, OSU student Forrest Smithson won gold in the 110-meter high hurdles at the Summer Olympics in London.

In 1968, Dick Fosbury won the NCAA high jump title and an Olympic gold medal in Mexico City, and revolutionized the event forever.

In 1988, the Beavers cut their track and field program, and in 2004 they brought back women’s track and field and cross country.

Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, marked the latest milestone for Oregon State track and field, when the Whyte Track and Field Center was unveiled to the masses.

About 650 people were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new track, located behind the Hilton Garden Inn. The completion of the track not only means that the women’s team will now have a place to practice but Oregon State will soon have a full-fledged men’s team.

“I didn’t realize how long it had been since I had actually told a team we were going to meet at our track,” track and cross country coach Kelly Sullivan said. “You know, eight years of meeting outside my office door or meeting on a bike path or having to jump in vans and go to local high schools all the time became old. Now we are in a position where we can actually come, like everyone else does, to our facility and have practice and hopefully in the future soon have competition.”

The building of the track was made possible because of a fundraising campaign spearheaded by Fosbury and the tireless efforts of Sullivan. Both of them, and principal donor Jim Whyte, spoke Friday and appeared to be very excited about the realization of what was once just the dream of a group of OSU track and field alumni.

“This is something we’ve been working on for more than a generation, since the athletic department dropped track and field in 1988,” Fosbury said. “As alumni, we all knew the values that stu-

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The fact that the Beavers have been able to field a competitive women’s program without the proper facilities speaks volumes about the heart and work ethic of both the athletes and their coaches. Sullivan expects the new facility to help recruiting tremendously.

“I love to recruit, and I’ve kind of had one hand tied behind my back during this period of time because we haven’t had a facility that you could be honest about and now we can,” Sullivan said.

Although OSU won’t be able to field a complete men’s team until Phase II of the track and field resurrection is complete, the current members of the limited men’s team expect the new facility to make an immediate impact.

“We won’t have to use an indoor turf facility to high jump, or go to a high school and share their track with them,” said Obum Gwacham, a football player who cleared 7-1 3/4 in the high jump last spring and won the Oregon preview meet. “Now that we have our own track, it’s gonna make all the difference in the world. I know we’re going to be so much better than we were last year.”

Phase II of the project includes raising a $5 million endowment to fund the men’s team and building grandstands, a press box and a scoreboard. Although $5 million might seem to be a massive sum, the men and women responsible for raising the money to fund this project believe it can be done.

Oregon State junior and unanimous track and field and cross-country co-captain, Audrey Botti, summed up the mindset of both the team and the donors perfectly when she was asked what her favorite part of the track was.

“I think the starting line is probably my favorite because it’s so symbolic. You never really hit a finish line, there’s no finish line to your dreams,” Botti said. “You’ve always got to keep dreaming, and I think Kelly’s reminded us [of ] that more than anything.”

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The Beavers have only lost to top-15 teams, still looking to improve

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With a large number of returning veteran players, the Oregon State men’s soccer 3-2-1 nonconference record is a mediocre start to the 2012 season.

The Beavers started their season with a solid 4-0 home win over Sacramento State.

“It was good,” said senior midfielder Jake Parker. “[For the] home opener, you want to come out and be positive like that and to cap it off with four goals and one for myself, it felt good.”

The team looked to carry the momentum of their home win into the Nike Soccer Classic at Gonzaga University. They came away with a tie against No. 4 UC Santa Barbara and an impressive 6-0 win over the Manhattan Jaspers.

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Continuing on the road, the Beavers traveled to South Bend, Ind., to face No. 13 Notre Dame and No. 7 Indiana. Oregon State suffered two losses to the ranked teams. The loss against Notre Dame came late in the game in the 81st minute when Notre Dame’s Max Lachowecki slotted one into the side past OSU goalkeeper Matt Bersano.

The 3-2 loss against Indiana came from a lack of energy and drive in the second half.

The Beavers were up 2-0 going into halftime but couldn’t hold their lead as the Hoosiers scored three goals in under 10 minutes in the second half.

“To be honest with you, last weekend was a very good test for us,” said head coach Steve Simmons about playing Notre Dame and Indiana. “I think that being on the road was not a factor in our performance, it’s finishing the job.”

“I think we are disappointed with the east [coast] trip, with Indiana and Notre Dame,” said sophomore midfielder Will Seymore. “We could have done a lot better there, but we still have high aspirations for the rest of the season.”

On Saturday, the Beavers returned home for a 3-0 victory over Gonzaga. Although the Beavers came away with a strong result, Simmons still wanted to see a quality effort that lasted the full 90 minutes.

“I will take three points any day and a win,” Simmons said.

“But we are really focused on the performance. When it is all said and done and we watch the video, the performance is going to be something that is below the standard we are looking for.”

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important confidence boost for the team after its challenging defeats on the road.

They are looking to take that confidence into the upcoming home games.

“It lifts our confidence,” Seymore said. “We have two more home games next weekend, we are going to carry that momentum we’ve had at home to the Green Bay and Irvine games as well.”

The 3-0 win over Gonzaga also gave the team insight into areas of the game that need improvement as the team heads into the rest of the season.

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The Beavers are the team currently receiving the most votes outside of the latest Top 25 coaches’ poll, receiving 63 votes.

Perhaps the most surprising event surrounding the volleyball team’s early success is the win over No. 2 Penn State on Sept. 8. Oregon State took down the Nittany Lions in five sets, and it was one of the biggest victories in program history.

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“I think there is more that we can work on,” said sophomore defender Brenden Anderson, who scored his first goal of the season against Gonzaga.

“Just being a little more organized as a team and the leaders making sure that everyone is doing what we need to do.”

As the Beavers head into the Oregon State Hensor/Zaher Nike Classic and the rest of their season, they take with them the confidence of two convincing wins at home on Paul Lorenz Field.

“I think you could say that that’s a good start that we have seven goals for [us]

and zero against at home,” said senior forward Emery Welshman. “So far that’s positive and hopefully we can just continue this into next week and the following games. I want us to just see Lorenz as a fortress for us. [That] whoever comes here they know that it’s going to be a tough game for them.”

The Beavers will take on University of WisconsinGreen Bay at home on Friday at 5 p.m., and UC Irvine at home on Sunday at 12 p.m.

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a career-high 23 kills and went on to be named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week. She was also joined by junior Becky Defoe, who was named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week the same week.

OSU begins conference play today in Eugene as they take on the University of Oregon, who will provide a tough challenge, as they rank No. 8 in the nation.

It doesn’t get any easier for the Beavers.

On Friday, they travel to Pasadena, Calif., to face No. 1 UCLA. Oregon State had a hot start last year in nonconference as well, and were overwhelmed by their Pac-12 foes.

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see the end zone more this year. Either way, the Beavers are using tight ends a lot this year so I feel good about this selection.

22. Romaine Poised: Trevor Romaine, K, Oregon State I’m shocked Romaine fell this far. He’s far more valuable than any of the last three Beavers drafted.

I’ve got my three Beavers now, and all three will put up points, s o m e thing no one else Romaine in this league will be able to say. The question becomes: will Romaine tweet about how much he loves the Barometer now that he was the first kicker taken?

23. There’s a Storm Brewing: Terron Ward, RB, Oregon State He’ll get a decent amount of touches as a running back behind Woods and Agnew.

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Senior Megan Miller on the attack during Oregon State’s 1-0 win over Seattle University Sunday at Paul Lorenz Field. Miller scored the game-winning goal, bringing the Beavers’ record to 8-1. starts entering the season made her one of OSU’s most experienced returners, netted the game-winning goal Sunday at home against Seattle University to propel the Beavers to a 1-0 victory in their final nonconference tilt.

The left-footed strike off a feed from junior midfielder Brandi Dawson came with less than two minutes remaining in the second period of overtime.

“Brandi and Jenna [Richardson] were against like five Seattle girls [in the box] and it was just a big tussle,” Miller said. “[Seattle] left the top of the 18-yard box wide open and I was just screaming for it from Brandi, who set it up perfectly and I hit it far post and it was perfect.”

“I think I celebrated like a six-year-old, to be honest,” added Miller, whose gamewinning goal fits nicely with a 2012 resume that already includes two game-winning He’s a good pass catcher and we could see him on third d ow n s .

Also, you n e v e r know when he could return one Ward of those kickoffs for a touchdown.

24. Malcolm in the Middle: Caleb Smith, TE, Oregon State Although Caleb Smith will not see nearly as many looks as Prince or Hamlett (or probably not even half as many as the two of them), he’s big, he’s athletic and he was on the field quite Smith a bit against Wisconsin. I see him as a poor man’s (scratch that... homeless man’s) Jimmy Graham.

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The second of those gamewinning assists came during the Beavers’ marquee nonconference win, a 1-0 defeat of the University of Portland on Aug. 20.

The win was Oregon State’s first in 15 tries at UP’s Merlo Field, and just the program’s second win overall versus the Pilots in its 25-year history.

OSU followed up the win over UP with consecutive wins over Portland State and Cal State Fullerton before the loss to UC Irvine.

Since the loss to the Anteaters, which Miller said gave OSU “a bit of perspective” and “a bit of motivation,” OSU has outscored opponents 8-1 in four straight victories.

“We started off the season not getting a lot of shots, but we’ve definitely gotten more aggressive in the attacking third, creating a lot more opportunities, and our defense has still been out-

standing,” Rhode said.

The Beavers, picked to finish fourth in the Pac-12 by the coaches in the preseason poll, will have to continue to improve if they wish to compete with the likes of Stanford and UCLA — two top-5 teams nationally — for a conference title.

The Utes, who beat Oregon State in overtime last year in Salt Lake City, bring a 5-1-2 record into Friday’s 7:30 p.m. match.

“We’re hitting our stride, finding out strengths and learning to work with each other even better,” Miller said.

“Finishing [nonconference] with a win is really going to be good for us heading into Pac12. Each game is important and we’re going to start with Utah.”

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WHO WOULD OSU ATHLETES TAKE FIRST OVERALL IN A PAC-12 DRAFT? Markus Wheaton: “Easy, I’m going Sean Mannion. We’re going to pick it up.”

Malcolm Agnew: “No bias, if I didn’t play for Oregon State, I’d probably go with Barkley. Ten touchdowns in two games, only one pick, you can’t really go wrong with that.”

Jordan Poyer: “I’ll take my quarterback Sean Mannion, first pick.”

Travis Coons, K, Washington 26. There’s a Storm Brewing: Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon 27. Romaine Poised: Silas Redd, RB, USC 28. Obum Goes the Dynamite: Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA 29. Obum Goes the Dynamite: Andrew Furney, K, Washington State 30. Romaine Poised: Austin Serafin-Jenkins, TE, Washington 31. There’s a Storm Brewing: John Bonano, K, Arizona 32. Malcolm in the Middle: Cameron Marshall, RB, Arizona State

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Agnew: “I’m torn between the two.

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One of the biggest questions facing the Oregon State women’s soccer program entering the 2012 season was whether or not it’d be able to match the early-season success it had enjoyed in recent years.

From 2009-11, the Beavers went a combined 21-5-3 in regular season nonconference games.

Considering this year’s roster underwent an overhaul after losing more than half of last year’s starting 11, a few early stumbles would have been understood — if not expected.

But with the exception of a 1-0 loss to UC Irvine on Sept. 2, the Beavers have been flawless.

OSU, which opens Pac-12 play Friday at home against the University of Utah, finished nonconference play at 8-1 — the program’s best start to a season under fifth-year head coach Linus Rhode.

“I think we’ve definitely made a lot of strides,” Rhode said. “Both sides of the ball are starting to come together nicely for us going into conference play.”

“I would have been thrilled [if you told me we’d be 8-1],” senior forward Megan Miller said. “We’ve been saying that all season. Every time we look back at the beginning of the season, if we saw we were 8-1 [now], we’d be perfectly happy.”

Miller deserves as much of the credit as anyone for the Beavers’ success thus far.

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