The Oregon State football team is in the calmest time of the year, but it’s still busy. Recruiting goes on all year. They do more recruiting than actually coaching the players.

On the heels signing day, I wondered what goes into recruiting all throughout the year. So, I asked coach Mike Riley. Here’s a detailed story about what the Beavers do that ran in Monday’s GT. And check out the video from the latest recruiting dinner above.

“When you put it all together, it’s fun,” Riley said.

The Beavers are busy gathering information on the 2011 class. At the same time the coaches are prepping for spring football, which beings March 29.

“Now days are divided building our team (for the future) and getting ready for the spring,” Riley said. “We spend a couple hours on recruiting, then getting ready for spring practice. Days are normal work days right now, but with a lot to get done.”

And for those who love to follow the rival, here’s the latest on the crime spree going on down south here and here. I always thought Facebook would get people in trouble.

I can truly say; I don’t miss having to deal with off-the-field issues of this sport. 2005 was a wild year for the Beavers.

And if you missed it over the weekend, here’s a link to my Saturday story on what the Beavers are up to in the weightroom.

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