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James Martin's avatar

this column is why we paid the subscription. No histrionics, bad name calling or ." look st me" diatribes. Just a calm analysis.

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Jarek Shahim's avatar

We have seen the Beavers at their worst and their best and I hope this year is their absolute best. Johnathan Smith has created a culture at OSU that is inspiring, he has a well coached team and has done so much that few have done before him in Corvallis. We need to keep that momentum going because the chip on the shoulder isn't enough, yes we are essentially being relegated but the fight isn't over. We need to continue to hold them to this higher standard this year and every year because as the last two standing we need to overcome the adversity in evey single corner of the sport with the cards that have been dealt. They will need to take this opportunity to learn because it wasn't as clean as it should have been, we can't settle for a win is a win mentality because the moment we do, we have lost in the long run. Each game is a chance to improve.

The PAC may be disintegrating before our eyes, but it's not over, there is still time on the clock. We have an entire year left to prove that OSU shouldn't be counted out, shouldn't be the leftover, the forgotten, the abandoned. That OSU deserves a seat at the table. As an OSUMB alumni who has been there even at the lowest of times rooting and cheering, even when all hope was lost. Times long after the team has left the field, yet the band continues to plays, heads held high and ready for the next game. We as fans need to show up just as much and take this lesson from the band. No matter the out come, relegated to MW/group 5 status or rebuilding the PAC, we root for the Beavs! We show up, rain or shine. We hold the teams and coaches to this higher standard. I have high hopes for OSU and WSU. The fight song rings true in my heart this year more then ever "Beavers, Beavers fighters through and through..." and as always, Go Beavs!

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