Oregon State Beavers Football 2011 Preview, Predictions, Picks, Odds
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2010 Record: 5-7 PAC 12 Record: 4-5 (T-5th) 2011 Returning Starters: 14, 8 offense, 5 defense, punter
Coach: Mike Riley, 69-54 (10 years)
Offensive Coordinators: Danny Langsdorf Defensive Coordinators: Mark Banker
2011 Oregon State Players to Watch: QB Ryan Katz, WR James Rodgers, WR Markus Wheaton, TE Joe Halahuni, LB Cameron Collins, CB Jordan Poyer, CB Brandon Hardin, S Lance Mitchell
2011 Oregon State Strengths:
The Beavers have a veteran quarterback in Katz, who is needed to make the offense run smoothly. There are plenty of targets to throw to and the potential is there to put up big numbers. The secondary is experienced, and the new linebackers are more athletic than last year.
2011 Oregon State Weaknesses:
The four returners on the offensive line didn’t run-block well last season, and pass-blocking fell apart by the end. The defensive line hasn’t put any pressure on opposing quarterbacks. This year, the group is undersized and inexperienced.
2011 Oregon State Offense:
The high-flying pro-style attack Oregon State possessed with the likes of Jonathan Smith, Derek Anderson, Matt Moore and Sean Canfield at quarterback went missing in 2010. Katz is a year older, a year wiser, and he might possess the strongest arm in college football. And if Rodgers and slotback Jordan Bishop can come back 100 percent from injury, the Beavers have a potentially explosive group of receivers that also includes lightning-quick Markus Wheaton. About that run game: OSU’s beleaguered offensive line has been challenged to dramatically improve its performance, and that will be a must for whichever tailback and it looks like senior Ryan McCants is the frontrunner tries to fill the cleats of Jacquizz Rodgers, who skipped his senior year for the NFL
2011 Oregon State Defense:
The Beavers lost NFL-bound defensive tackle Stephen Paea, but Riley is excited about a re-vamped defensive line that doesn’t scare anybody with its size but has great speed. Junior college transfers Rusty Fernando and Blake Harrah figure to see plenty of time at defensive end. The interior of the line doesn’t have a Paea-type run-stuffer, but veteran tackle Kevin Frahm is a bull and converted defensive end Dominic Glover will be alongside him at tackle. The linebackers will be converted safety Cameron Collins and Michael Doctor on the outside, and it looks like junior and part-time 2010 starter Tony Wilson will take over in the middle. If OSU can stop the run and put pressure on opposing passers trouble areas during key times last season the secondary should benefit. Riley believes OSU has outstanding athleticism at the corners with Brandon Hardin and Jordan Poyer, and he likes the look of the new safety combination of Lance Mitchell and Anthony Watkins.
2011 Oregon State Special Teams:
Punter Johnny Hekker has a booming leg and averaged 41.7 yards last year, but he was more valuable with his ability to place the ball and deaden it deep in opponent’s territory. He downed 25 punts inside the 20-yard line last season. Freshman Trevor Romaine takes over at placekicker. He set the California prep record for extra points with 217 and kicking points with 280. The Beavers were impressed with his consistency in the spring.
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2011 Oregon State Predictions:
Much of Beaver Nation went into panic when Jacquizz Rodgers announced he was skipping his final season at OSU. The head coach, however, didn’t seem overly concerned. Life will be a lot easier if Quizz’s brother James can return from his knee troubles. A healthy Rodgers combined with an improved Katz at quarterback and a more effective offensive line should equate to a more productive offense. The Beavers will also be facing a much more manageable schedule. Don’t expect OSU to threaten Oregon and Stanford in the Pac-12 North, but a return to a bowl game is a realistic goal.
2011 Oregon State Betting Odds:
Oregon State Current odds to win a National Championship: +20000
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