Well it was what some call a game for the ages, it rested on a play that
the Beavers still use today and it isn't nearly as successful as it was
this night in Eugene. That's right the #5 Best Beaver game I've ever
seen took place on December 1st 2007 when Oregon State beat Oregon in
the Civil War down at Autzen Stadium.
Going into the game with
Lyle Moevao as a starting quarterback but our star running back in
Yvenson Bernard was injured and a special teams/defensive player stepped
into his role as the starter and took care of business. Matthew
Sieverson, scored on a thirty eight yard run just twenty four seconds
into the game. This game was heavy defense and heavy offense that
ignited both these teams into what makes a rivalry great. At the end of
the first quarter the Beavers led the game 14-7 but at halftime it was
tied 21 a piece. It was the second half that made this game great.
Beaver
Cornerback Derrick Doggett intercepted a ball and returned it twenty
eight yards for a touchdown, his second pick six in two years during the
Civil War. When the final minuet came the Oregon Ducks had time for one
last play for the win, a field goal attempt. But there was just to much
pressure and they hurried the play and the field goal fell just short
sending the game into overtime where the Beavers took care of things.
Though it went into double overtime the Ducks and Beavers traded field
goals in the first one. The first play of the second overtime on a fly
sweep to James Rodgers the Beavers scored on the end around one and
kicked the point after to make it 38-31. Then the defense showed up on
4th and 1 on the Oregon State 16 the Beavers defense broke through the
line of the Ducks and stuffed Jonathan Stewart for the victory.
Though
this game is one for the ages it is slightly sad that the Beavers
haven't been able to win the Civil War since then. But so long as our
defense wakes up down the stretch, learns how to stop a read option
quarterback, and our offense continues to play as up tempo as it has
been I think we have a real chance to beat the Ducks again in Eugene for
the first time since this game. Here are some links to the highlights,
enjoy. One contains the entire game if you want to watch that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H31wkPg9e3w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjYfzZKm5Uo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY4hHsrY0BM
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
6th best Beavers game I've seen since being here.
#21 Oregon State @ Arizona November 22nd 2008
Before I begin I must apologize for my delay in writing blogs life has been busy with me when it comes to working my part time job, internships, and it is hunting season in Oregon and I am looking to get my first buck and my first bear, fingers crossed.
This game was INTENSE! You think the Beavers have come back pretty good in recent weeks against Utah and San Diego State? This game was completely different, the Beavers needed to win this to keep their Rose Bowl hopes alive. I was at my friends house which was a well known gather spot for games, social events, and other things on 17th and Tyler for the game. What I remember most about this game was the fourth quarter. Take the entire game and just throw it away until the final 5:54 of the game. The main problem for this game was the team went into the game without our starting quarterback Lyle Moevao and we lost Quiz Rodgers on our second possession of the game. The defenses were strong and the offenses needed work. In that final 5:54 the Beavers made you stand up and cheer, break your heart, throw a beer bottle through a window, and of course make you jump for joy.
With 5:54 on the clock the Beavers were driving quarterback Sean Canfield threw a long ball to James Rodgers, which looked to be caught, but he dropped it and the Beavers had to continue. But on a key third down Sammie Stroughter came through for us. The drive ended with a 7 yard touchdown reception by Stroughter which left the Beavers down 17-16. Justin Kahut MISSED the point after attempt and the Beavers were down by just one point, with 3:58 the Beavers needed the defense to show up and make a huge stop. Slade Norris made a game saving tackle on a third and eight and the Wildcats waited for the play clock to run out before they punted the ball away to Oregon State. Getting a touch back the Beavers got the ball on their 20 yard line.
With 1:19 left on the clock and no time outs left the Beavers needed to put this drive together in order to score and win the game to keep their Rose Bowl hopes alive. The very first play from scrimmage Sean Canfield threw a twenty one yard pass to Jeremy Francis. On the very next play Canfield completed another pass to Francis but before he was tackled he pitched the ball to James Rodgers and he got out of bounds to stop the clock with 56 seconds. The next play was what sealed the fate of the Wildcats, Sean Canfield connected with a 47 yard pass to Sammie Stroughter to make it a first and goal at the Wildcat 7. The very next play the Beavers ran the ball to gain some more yards and hurried back to the set position before Canfield took a knee. They spiked the ball next and from there Justin Kahut came on to redeem himself from the missed point after. He kicked that ball right down the middle and Oregon State won the game 19-17.
The link to those highlights are here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcBZerJx9Vs
Before I begin I must apologize for my delay in writing blogs life has been busy with me when it comes to working my part time job, internships, and it is hunting season in Oregon and I am looking to get my first buck and my first bear, fingers crossed.
This game was INTENSE! You think the Beavers have come back pretty good in recent weeks against Utah and San Diego State? This game was completely different, the Beavers needed to win this to keep their Rose Bowl hopes alive. I was at my friends house which was a well known gather spot for games, social events, and other things on 17th and Tyler for the game. What I remember most about this game was the fourth quarter. Take the entire game and just throw it away until the final 5:54 of the game. The main problem for this game was the team went into the game without our starting quarterback Lyle Moevao and we lost Quiz Rodgers on our second possession of the game. The defenses were strong and the offenses needed work. In that final 5:54 the Beavers made you stand up and cheer, break your heart, throw a beer bottle through a window, and of course make you jump for joy.
With 5:54 on the clock the Beavers were driving quarterback Sean Canfield threw a long ball to James Rodgers, which looked to be caught, but he dropped it and the Beavers had to continue. But on a key third down Sammie Stroughter came through for us. The drive ended with a 7 yard touchdown reception by Stroughter which left the Beavers down 17-16. Justin Kahut MISSED the point after attempt and the Beavers were down by just one point, with 3:58 the Beavers needed the defense to show up and make a huge stop. Slade Norris made a game saving tackle on a third and eight and the Wildcats waited for the play clock to run out before they punted the ball away to Oregon State. Getting a touch back the Beavers got the ball on their 20 yard line.
With 1:19 left on the clock and no time outs left the Beavers needed to put this drive together in order to score and win the game to keep their Rose Bowl hopes alive. The very first play from scrimmage Sean Canfield threw a twenty one yard pass to Jeremy Francis. On the very next play Canfield completed another pass to Francis but before he was tackled he pitched the ball to James Rodgers and he got out of bounds to stop the clock with 56 seconds. The next play was what sealed the fate of the Wildcats, Sean Canfield connected with a 47 yard pass to Sammie Stroughter to make it a first and goal at the Wildcat 7. The very next play the Beavers ran the ball to gain some more yards and hurried back to the set position before Canfield took a knee. They spiked the ball next and from there Justin Kahut came on to redeem himself from the missed point after. He kicked that ball right down the middle and Oregon State won the game 19-17.
The link to those highlights are here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcBZerJx9Vs
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