NFL draft update
The Oregon State state football team has produced some under the radar NFL draft picks over the years, and Gabe Miller became the latest. Miller was the second OSU player taken, and first Saturday, in the fifth round. The Kansas City Chiefs took him with the 140th overall pick. The selection slot came from an...
More combine video, baseball honors
Here are some more videos of former Oregon State football players from the combine trying to make it in the NFL. The above shot is of RB Jacquizz Rodgers. Wait for the lame add first. The one below is of C Alex Linnenkohl. They all told me they planned to be at OSU’s pro day...
Quizz, Paea update
As noted in my story in Saturday’s GT, RB Jacquizz Rodgers was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine at the end of the month with DT Stephen Paea and C Alex Linnenkohl. Rodgers’ uncle, Rodney Williams, called me back Monday to give me a quick update. Rodgers is working out with a personal trainer in...
Quizz thoughts
Here’s a link to my story in Tuesday’s GT about Oregon State RB Jacquizz Rodgers and the reasoning about leaving early for the NFL. Here’s a link to my story on where the Beavers go from here. Who the candidates are to replace him, and more. My reaction to his decision is that it’s a...
Quizz entering the draft
Oregon State RB Jacquizz Rodgers has entered the NFL draft on Monday, according to OSU. There will be more from this later as it comes available. I’ll be speaking to him later. Here is a link to my story that will be in Tuesday’s GT. It the interview with Rodgers and what went into his...
Cliff: Quizz rumors
Jacquizz Rodgers is looking into the NFL. PHOTO/AP Oregon State RB Jacquizz Rodgers plans to submit his name for NFL evaluation for the NFL draft, according to this report. The junior is a potential draft pick this April if he declares himself eligible and forego his senior season with the Beavers. Rodgers has continually said...
Cliff: Being a running back
Quizz, the perfect back? PHOTO/AP Oregon State has had some stellar running backs over the years with the latest being Jacquizz Rodgers. So whenever something goes wrong with the running game, fans ask about the scheme the Beavers use. Why not use a fullback more often in a power set? Why not use the option?...
Cliff: Quizz on fire again, notes
Oregon State RB Jacquizz Rodgers held court with the media after Wednesday’s practice. When you get him going, he’s a good interview Here are his thoughts on the first half of the season: “We haven’t played a whole complete game yet this year — offense and defense,” he said. “When we put that game together...
Cliff: O-line issues
Oregon State RB Jacquizz Rodgers said in an earlier blog he’s not happy with the run game, and call it horrible. Coach Mike Riley was asked about the offensive line and how it is doing, and just say “we need to get better.” “Our offensive line is battling, is the best way to say it,”...
Cliff: Quizz on fire
OSU RB Jacquizz Rodgers wants to improve the running game. PHOTO/AP Oregon State RB Jacquizz Rodgers was on fire during the weekly media day Tuesday. He didn’t split words on various topics. He was very critical of the team’s running game. Rodgers didn’t blame anyone, but vowed to be better. “The running game is horrible...
Cliff: Quizz video, more
Check out the above video of Oregon State RB Jacquizz Rodgers talking about the season opener on Saturday against No. 6 TCU. If you missed my story Monday in the GT about the Rodgers brothers and the homecoming game they face, you can read it here. This must be a big game. I’ve been swamped...
Cliff: Going to Texas
It’s game week for the No. 24 Oregon State football team as it makes final preparations for the season opener in Cowboys Stadium against No. 6 TCU. The Rodgers brothers have a homecoming of sorts since they are from Richmond, four hours away. However, it’s not big part for them. Check out their thoughts about...
