It easily topped 100 degrees in Corvallis on Tuesday, and you could feel every degree as it climbed throughout the day. So, while running errands around town I noticed it was the time in the afternoon when the Oregon State football players work out on their own.
With it being late in the summer and so blistering hot, I decided to swing by and see who the hardcore guys were. And there were a few.
Seven offensive linemen were doing their striking drills, led by C Alex Linnenkohl and OG Ryan Pohl. Young guys I recognized were Colin Kelly, Colin Lyons and Michael Philipp.
A group of six defensive players, who were influenced by DT Stephen Paea and his first love, were playing rugby. I noticed DT Latu Moala, CB Brandon Hardin and S Suaesi Tuimaunei. Former player Al Afalava was involved, too.
Players usually do this practice session after working out with the strength and conditioning coach earlier in the afternoon. So they deserve a shout out for their efforts as everything wilted around them.
3 comments
aaron_ says:
Jul 29, 2009
Derrick Doggett has signed with the Winnipeg Beavers, I mean the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Along with Serna, Dorian Smith, and Yve. Go beavers!
beavsfan10 says:
Jul 29, 2009
It sounds like the guys are really putting in the effort this year. I have a feeling that after last year 9 and 10 win seasons won't be accepted as the norm. It's time that Riley and staff take the program to the next level of being a consistent top-15 team and I think the players are buying in.
GO BEAVS!!!
tradernum1 says:
Jul 29, 2009
Love the effort, but I'd like to see them knock it off. Every year some football playing kid dies in the heat.
Get inside.