Spring Break
Defense, Lalich stand out in spring game
Current No. 1 quarterback Sean Canfield throws three interceptions in Oregon State's spring game Saturday afternoon at Reser
Terry Horstman
Issue date: 5/4/09 Section: Sports
The spring football season for the Oregon State Beavers wrapped up opposite how it started with defense reigning supreme in the team's annual spring game on Saturday afternoon.
The defensive backfield has been called the weak spot of the team thus far, but on Saturday, no unit impressed more than the pass coverage. Beaver quarterbacks threw a combined five interceptions. One interception was a diving pick by cornerback James Dockery on what was the most athletic play of the afternoon.
"Today was our last chance to really show what we can do," Dockery said following the game.
However, it wasn't just the defensive backs that were in on the action - all the units of the stout Beaver defense held the upper hand for the entire afternoon.
"I was really impressed with some people in particular," Oregon State head coach Mike Riley said. "I really noticed Gabe Miller off the edge, and I think there were a lot of guys that progressed over spring ball. I think this was a good culmination day and I wish we had more."
The poor showing of offense on the day didn't stop Riley from being pleased with the production that took place during spring camp. All spring, quarterback Sean Canfield has been one of the bright spots on the roster, as Lyle Moevao is injured.
"Sean Canfield had an outstanding spring in all forms," Riley said.
While Canfield was spectacular in the team's first two scrimmages, his production took a hit Saturday when he completed 20 of 32 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown, but threw three interceptions.
"Too many turnovers, I think Sean had more today than the other two scrimmages combined," Riley said. "It wasn't a great way for Sean to finish. He's had an outstanding camp."
The lull that the Beaver offense hit late in the spring shouldn't be too much of a concern. After all, the Beavers were missing the starting quarterback, backup running back Ryan McCants, and the two-headed monster that is the Rodgers brothers.
The defensive backfield has been called the weak spot of the team thus far, but on Saturday, no unit impressed more than the pass coverage. Beaver quarterbacks threw a combined five interceptions. One interception was a diving pick by cornerback James Dockery on what was the most athletic play of the afternoon.
"Today was our last chance to really show what we can do," Dockery said following the game.
However, it wasn't just the defensive backs that were in on the action - all the units of the stout Beaver defense held the upper hand for the entire afternoon.
"I was really impressed with some people in particular," Oregon State head coach Mike Riley said. "I really noticed Gabe Miller off the edge, and I think there were a lot of guys that progressed over spring ball. I think this was a good culmination day and I wish we had more."
The poor showing of offense on the day didn't stop Riley from being pleased with the production that took place during spring camp. All spring, quarterback Sean Canfield has been one of the bright spots on the roster, as Lyle Moevao is injured.
"Sean Canfield had an outstanding spring in all forms," Riley said.
While Canfield was spectacular in the team's first two scrimmages, his production took a hit Saturday when he completed 20 of 32 passes for 182 yards and a touchdown, but threw three interceptions.
"Too many turnovers, I think Sean had more today than the other two scrimmages combined," Riley said. "It wasn't a great way for Sean to finish. He's had an outstanding camp."
The lull that the Beaver offense hit late in the spring shouldn't be too much of a concern. After all, the Beavers were missing the starting quarterback, backup running back Ryan McCants, and the two-headed monster that is the Rodgers brothers.
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