The above photo is of Oregon State LB Keaton Kristick, and he’s adamant he’s not wearing wings on his shoulders.
“They are beaver whiskers, or maybe claws,” he said. “People have said they look like wings, but it’s just stitching.”
I thought they were wings from a distance. As he got closer I thought they were marijuana plants. In reality they were just random designs.
Before any fans get in a huff over this, the Beavers are not changing their uniforms to be like the Ducks. Nike was testing the stitching so Kristick, DT Stephen Paea and C Alex Linnenkohl were the test subjects. DBs Tim Clark, Patrick Henderson, Lance Mitchell and David Ross tested the very orange shoes.
Injury report
There were two new injuries. CB Brandon Hardin (ankle) and LB Kameron Krebs (shoulder) sat out of Tuesday’s workout.
WR Damola Adeniji (groin) sat out due to an ongoing injury and TE Howard Croom (concussion) has been out more than a week. S Anthony Watkins (hamstring) returned, filling in for S Josh LaGrone (knee) who at least off crutches.
“My hope is to get the whole team together by the end the week, and start game prep,” coach Mike Riley said.
Scrimmage doubtful
A scrimmage is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, but Riley is doubtful that will happen due to the mounting injuries.
“If I can get guys back, I don’t want to put anyone at risk,” Riley said.
Philipp won’t redshirt
True freshman Michael Philipp will start at LT, Riley confirmed. “It’s obvious we are going to play him,” he said. “He’s physically ready and he’s truly our best player at the position.”
5 comments
beavsfan10 says:
Aug 26, 2009
I am glad to see that Phillip will be the starter from the get-go. He may go thru some initial growing pains but once he settles in we could be talking about a stud LT for the next 4 years.
Cliff, two questions: 1) In your opinion why do we have so many walk-ons starting on the OL? Are we that void of talent or are these guys that good?
2) osubeavershop.com shows new black jerseys with orange writing instead of the white writing from last year, are these going to be the ones they wear? I was wondering what you had heard. I certainly hope they aren't. They look bad and the ones last year looked much more crisp. Thanks Cliff.
ckirkpatrick says:
Aug 26, 2009
As for uniforms, I haven't heard of a major change. There might be a minor one.
The walk-ons are doing what Cavanaugh likes or wants. He's very cerebral how he wants things done. Some of the scholarship players either don't get it as fast or well as them, or are not applying themselves for whatever reason.
ckirkpatrick says:
Aug 26, 2009
As for uniforms, I haven't heard of a major change. There might be a minor one.
The walk-ons are doing what Cavanaugh likes or wants. He's very cerebral how he wants things done. Some of the scholarship players either don't get it as fast or well as them, or are not applying themselves for whatever reason.
NAgobeavs says:
Aug 26, 2009
Wow – now i'm really starting to get worried. A true freshman starting at LT. Really!?? REALLY??!?? Do we just not recruit OL?
ElJefe says:
Aug 26, 2009
I wouldn't worry. The kid is just a stud.