Game Day! Time to Answer Some Questions About the Beavs

Its finally here. Football season.

First up, Portland State. There's plenty of stories and analysis on the Vikings and where the Beavers are at. I'm not really interested in who the Vikings are or the keys to the game because its less about them and more about us.

I'm most interested in how all the new pieces of the offense and defense come together.

Here's my biggest things I'm watching for:

1. How does the offensive line look?

Plenty of new starters on the O Line including a true freshman in Michael Philipp. Can they create holes for the running game? Can they protect the QB?

2. How's the secondary?

Three new players in the secondary. I consider Tim Clark a starter because he has plenty of experience. But how will the other CBs do? I like what I've seen from the safeties, but can they get it done? I love that PSU is a dangerous passing team. We shold find out quick where we are at defending the pass.

3. Do the Rodgers brothers look 100%?

Quizz and James are now the leaders on the offense. James needs to become the feature receiver and Quiz needs to pick up where he left off last season. Having both of these guys healthy all year is critical.



What are your biggest concerns? What are you hoping to see against PSU (besides a big win)


On another note, if you haven't already, check out the Oregon State Beavers Online Press Guide. Its less press guide and more multimedia intro to the football team. There's video, audio from Mike Parker's great calls, and tons of info. Its very cool.