Chaz Scott saga may be coming to an end

It looks like Chaz Scott won't be playing for the Beavers this fall. The chances are getting less and less as fall camp continues.

The G-T has an article today on the subject.

.: Corvallis Gazette-Times :. Sports

It's definitely a blow for the Beavs. It's not Joe Newton big, but he was not only a great OLB but also a great special teams guy. I was thinking that he was the next Beaver linebacker who would be drafted. It could still happen, but the "not retaining eligibility in senior season" line on his resume won't look too good. Character and other intangibles rate pretty heavily in the NFL these days. Hopefully Chaz can complete school and get a degree anyways. He may transfer to a D1-AA school to play his senior season out. Maybe he should just go up to Linfield and help them win another championship.

As far as his replacement, it's looking like Derrick Doggett is the starter. However, I'm guessing Andy Darkins and Andy Darlin will get some time because the Beavs need to get some LBs with experience for next season when Bray and Ellison graduate.

I think this actually could end up being a good thing. It will allow some young guys to get some experience for next year. That way we won't be going into next season with three brand new linebackers. We are so deep at linebacker that we should be able to absorb a loss like this.