Episode 147
Oregon State Football Recruiting, MLB Beavs Power Rankings, Kaylee Mitchell's Olympic Quest, and JJ Redick's Lakers Challenge
In Episode 147 of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we celebrate Oregon State's latest recruiting victories, with recent commits from players like Brian Tapu and Sean Craig. We dive into MLB Beavs and look at the current power rankings, highlighting Steven Kwan's incredible season. We also discuss Kaylee Mitchell's quest for the Olympics in the steeplechase and her impressive journey. Lastly, we delve into JJ Redick's new role as the head coach of the Lakers and the potential challenges he'll face.
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In this conversation, JP, Benny, and Terry discuss various topics including lawn care, wildlife encounters, using AI in creative writing, and the potential applications of AI in different fields. They share their experiences with maintaining their lawns, dealing with birds and rabbits, and using plastic owls as a deterrent. They also talk about the use of AI in academic settings, with Terry sharing a story about catching a student using AI to complete an assignment. The conversation touches on the benefits and limitations of AI and the potential for its integration into various aspects of life. In this part of the conversation, JP discusses his unsuccessful attempt to find an API or spreadsheet with comprehensive statistics for college baseball. They also discuss the potential use of AI in sports rankings and the challenges of coaching the Los Angeles Lakers. The conversation then shifts to the possibility of JJ Redick becoming a head coach and the dislike for the Lakers. They end the segment with a beer discussion and a tribute to Willie Mays. In this part of the conversation, Benny and JP discuss their love for Nature Valley bars and the challenge of eating them without creating crumbs. They also talk about Benny's recent ketamine session and the intense experience he had. The conversation then shifts to baseball, with a focus on the success of Oregon State players in the MLB, particularly Stephen Kwan. They speculate about the future of Travis Bazzana and the possibility of him joining Kwan in the majors. The segment ends with a discussion about a fantasy baseball draft of former Oregon State players in the MLB. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the recent recruiting news for Oregon State football. They highlight the signings of offensive tackle Brian Tapu, defensive end Jesse, and safety Sean Craig. They also mention the potential impact of these recruits on the team's future success. Additionally, they touch on the upcoming unveiling of new uniforms for the football team and the achievements of Oregon State athlete Kaylee Mitchell in the steeplechase event at the Olympic trials.
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Maintaining a lush lawn can be challenging, but using various strategies like researching online, seeking advice from experts, and using deterrents can help improve its condition.
Encounters with wildlife, such as birds, rabbits, coyotes, and turkeys, can be both fascinating and challenging. Implementing measures like using plastic owls, marigolds, or coyote urine can help deter unwanted animals.
The use of AI, like chat GPT, can be beneficial in certain contexts, such as quickly calculating bills or sourcing information. However, it should not be used as a substitute for creativity or critical thinking in academic settings.
AI has the potential to be integrated into various fields, including math, science, and research, but it should be used responsibly and ethically.
The benefits and limitations of AI should be carefully considered, and its applications should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Finding comprehensive statistics for college baseball can be challenging, as there is no easily accessible API or spreadsheet available.
The use of AI in sports rankings could help address human error and bias, but it may face resistance and skepticism.
Coaching the Los Angeles Lakers is a challenging job due to high expectations and a demanding fan base.
JJ Redick becoming a head coach for the Lakers has generated mixed reactions, with some seeing it as a tough coaching opportunity and others questioning the team's roster and management.
The dislike for the Lakers among the conversation participants is evident, with a humorous discussion about potential trade scenarios and the entertainment value of Lakers' losses.
The segment ends with a beer discussion and a tribute to Willie Mays, highlighting his impact on the game of baseball. Eating Nature Valley bars without creating crumbs can be a fun challenge
Benny had an intense experience during a recent ketamine session
Oregon State has a strong presence in the MLB, with players like Stephen Kwan
Travis Bazzana could be the next Oregon State player to make it to the majors
A fantasy baseball draft of former Oregon State players in the MLB would be an interesting idea Oregon State football has made several strong signings in their 2025 recruiting class, including offensive tackle Brian Tapu, defensive end Jesse, and safety Sean Craig.
The addition of these recruits is expected to improve the team's depth and potentially raise the ceiling of Oregon State football.
The football program is set to unveil new uniforms, which are described as having a modern take with a retro feel.
Oregon State athlete Kaylee Mitchell has performed well in the steeplechase event at the Olympic trials and has a chance to qualify for the Olympics.
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Sound Bites
"Terry, just do the pod from your back. Like lay right underneath."
"It's the Daft Punk of cameras."
"Birds will fuck your shit up."
"Well, yeah, it exists, but you pay, you pay a large sum to access that data."
"I think the ultimate goal is to have an unbiased intelligence."
"This is important. This is of the three, I would say the three of us collectively, if you asked us to rank our least favorite professional sports teams, I think the Lakers would appear in the top five, maybe the top three for all three of us."
"How can I limit the crumbs?"
"I did go in for a ketamine sesh on Friday"
"Shout out to the Pickles for having the first THC product sold"
"Oregon State football ceiling just got a lot higher with this recruiting news"
"Oregon State and Washington State are getting annoying about their programs getting erased"
"The future is still bright"