By Jay Jones, June 24, 2008

A couple of weeks ago, Portland’s The Fan (1080 AM) had Pac-10 commissioner Tom Hansen on the Isaac & Big Suke show.
Here are a few of the things they talked about:
- Misconceptions about the job of the Pac-10 Commissioner
- ESPN vs. Fox Sports Network
- Pac-10 bowl affiliations
- Pac-10 expansion
- Biggest […]

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By Jay Jones, June 24, 2008
Last week, ESPN.com concluded releasing their selections for the “Face of the Program” feature on college football.
As noted right here on Beaver Sports News, Terry Baker was selected as the “Face of the Program” for Oregon State. And noted on Duck Sport News, Phil Knight was named Oregon’s “Face of […]

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By Jay Jones, June 23, 2008
The Oregonian’s Paul Buker made reference to Michelle Obama’s shout-out to Beaver fans on The View on his blog Saturday.
Here’s the YouTube clip. It’s at around three minutes in (3:03) .

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By Jay Jones, June 18, 2008
On Tuesday, Kenny & Katy talked to former Oregon State University basketball player Charlie Sitton on The Morning Sports Page with Kenny & Katy on 95.5 FM “The Game” in Portland.

In the course of their conversation, Kenny, Katy, and Charlie talk about why Oregon State University, and the University of […]

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By Jay Jones, June 17, 2008
ESPN.com has named Heisman Trophy winner Terry Baker as the Face of the Program for the Oregon State University.
Here’s how it all started over at ESPN.com. And I would suggest you click on comments for the list of suggestions the folks at the “Leader” had to work with on this […]

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By Jay Jones, June 4, 2008
The Athlon Sports 2008 College Football Annual is shipping this week.
Here’s a sneak peak at the Athlon Sports 2008 Preseason Top 25:
1. Florida
2. Ohio State
3. Oklahoma
4. USC
5. Georgia
6. Missouri
7. West Virginia
8. Auburn
9. LSU
10. Clemson
11. Texas
12. Wisconsin
13. Kansas
14. BYU
15. Arizona State
16. Illinois
17. Tennessee
18. Texas Tech
19. Oregon
20. South Florida
21. […]

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By Jay Jones, June 4, 2008
O.J. Mayo, you think you’re untouchable?
Think again.
From today’s Los Angeles Times:
The FBI, IRS and U.S. attorney’s office have begun a joint investigation into potential income tax evasion and fraud stemming from the alleged misuse of charitable organization funds by basketball star O.J. Mayo’s former advisor, an attorney familiar with the […]

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By Jay Jones, June 4, 2008
The Pac-10 Conference named Alexis Serna (Football) and Yuki Lamb (Gymnastics) as Oregon State University’s outstanding senior male and female athletes for 2007-2008.
Serna and Lamb will be honored at the State Farm Pride of the Pac-10 Luncheon held in Los Angeles in conjunction with the Pac-10 Men’s Basketball Tournament next […]

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By Jay Jones, June 3, 2008

Earlier today, The Oregonian’s John Canzano talked to former Oregon State University kicker Alexis Serna on The Bald Faced Truth.
Here’s the link to the audio.
Serna’s announcement that he signed with the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers is right off the top.

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By Jay Jones on June 3, 2008
Here’s Phil Steele’s 2008 Pac-10 Al Conference selections. You can take a look at the entire list here.
If you’re only interested in Oregon State players, here you go.
Phil Steele’s 2008 Pac-10 All Conference
1st Team Offense
W Sammie Stroughter, Oregon St
OG Jeremy Perry, Oregon St
2nd Team Offense
OT Andy Levitre, Oregon St
3rd […]

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