Joe Newton on the recent Pac-10 prediction of 7th for the Beavers

Beaver Football

I love this kind of attitude by Joe Newton towards the Pac-10 sportswriters predicting a 7th place finish for the Beavers this year.

The News-Review - Sports - TOM EGGERS
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The Beavers were picked seventh in a Pac-10 preseason media poll, which doesn't bother Newton. He believes OSU has enough talent to make another postseason appearance.

"You have to prove yourself," he said. "We don't have any reason to argue with that (prediction) unless we put up some wins."
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I would love to see the Beavs take this as a challenge and try to prove people wrong. I love that attitude and think it can only lead to good things.


Beaver Baseball

Also, In the article there is also a note about Beaver baseball player Brett Casey. His coach, Dirk McClain thinks Brett has a chance to start next year:

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McClain believes he has a future college standout on his Richey's Market team in shortstop Brett Casey, the son of Oregon State University baseball coach Pat Casey. Brett Casey plans to play baseball and basketball for the Beavers.

"I think he'll be an outstanding (baseball) player," McClain said. "He's got a chance to start there as a freshman. He's got great hands."
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Not sure where he would play since the entire infield is returning and Darwin Barney is no slouch at SS. Maybe Cole will move to 1B and he would take over an OF spot. Of course that would depend on how good his bat is. "Good hands" doesn't take you very far in RF.