Spring Break
Football gets work done in spring season
Although issue at quaterback still is not answered, OSU made progress heading into fall camp
Frank Hoaglin
Issue date: 5/3/07 Section: Sports
Continuing on offense, senior wide receiver Sammie Stroughter continued to impress fans and coaches; reminding everyone of his game-breaking speed. He truly could be a big piece to the Beavers puzzle as he has the capabilities to break a game open while receiving, taking the ball on reverses, and in the punt return game. Along with the rushing attack of flashy runner Yvenson Bernard, the Beavers offense will be a force to be reckoned with this upcoming year.
On defense, the Beavers look to recover from the loss of team leader Sabby Piscitelli. With arguably one of the best pursuit linebacking cores in the nation, the Beavers look apt to stop such high-powered Pac-10 offenses in USC, Cal, and Washington State.
"Losing Sab was huge," explained defensive back Gerard Lawson. "He was a vocal leader for us on the field and he backed his words up with his actions. But I think that we have some returning safeties that can get the job done for us. We are lucky enough to have the rotation that we did at the safety spot because they all have game experience under their belt and we are not just throwing a guy in there."
Senior linebacker Derrick Doggett, who suffered from back spasms throughout the course of the spring season, feels the team also made some significant strides in spring practice.
"We go out there and work very hard everyday in the weight room and at practice, and we work hard at getting to the ball," Doggett said.
With 119 days until the Utah Utes come to Corvallis, the football team and Beaver fans alike are excited for this year's team. With the potential the team has, it could be a big year for Oregon State, and with the explosiveness they have on both sides of the ball, it's hard not to be excited.
"Everybody is amped up for the season," Bernard said. "There are good vibes from the coaches. Everybody understands the coaches and we get along. Everybody wanted to be out there for spring ball and it was fun to be around all of those guys. I felt like everyone was having a good time because we came off a pretty good season."
On defense, the Beavers look to recover from the loss of team leader Sabby Piscitelli. With arguably one of the best pursuit linebacking cores in the nation, the Beavers look apt to stop such high-powered Pac-10 offenses in USC, Cal, and Washington State.
"Losing Sab was huge," explained defensive back Gerard Lawson. "He was a vocal leader for us on the field and he backed his words up with his actions. But I think that we have some returning safeties that can get the job done for us. We are lucky enough to have the rotation that we did at the safety spot because they all have game experience under their belt and we are not just throwing a guy in there."
Senior linebacker Derrick Doggett, who suffered from back spasms throughout the course of the spring season, feels the team also made some significant strides in spring practice.
"We go out there and work very hard everyday in the weight room and at practice, and we work hard at getting to the ball," Doggett said.
With 119 days until the Utah Utes come to Corvallis, the football team and Beaver fans alike are excited for this year's team. With the potential the team has, it could be a big year for Oregon State, and with the explosiveness they have on both sides of the ball, it's hard not to be excited.
"Everybody is amped up for the season," Bernard said. "There are good vibes from the coaches. Everybody understands the coaches and we get along. Everybody wanted to be out there for spring ball and it was fun to be around all of those guys. I felt like everyone was having a good time because we came off a pretty good season."
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