Episode 148
Beaver Football Lands A QB, Jade Carey Heads to Paris, Exploring A Big 12 Theory, And Beavs Represent As MLB All-Stars
In Episode 148 of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we celebrate a significant recruiting win for Oregon State football with the commitment of rising four-star quarterback Deagan Rose and discuss what this means for the future of the program, toast to Jade Carey, who’s headed to her second Olympic Games in Paris as part of Team USA gymnastics, speculate on a theory regarding the Big 12’s potential long-term plans and what it might mean for the Beavers and the Pac-12, highlight Adley Rutschman and Steven Kwan as they represent Oregon State as MLB All-Stars, and wish Travis Bazzana the best of luck as the 2024 MLB Draft approaches.
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JP and Benny discuss their experiences with chains and jewelry. JP shares a story about his chain getting electrocuted in a hotel room, while Benny talks about ordering a new chain that got sent back to Atlanta. They also briefly mention becoming bracelet guys. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss bracelets and the idea of selling them at a wedding. They also talk about the upcoming release of NCAA football 25 and reminisce about their favorite movies from college. They share what beers they are drinking, including a strawberry sour and Pliny the Elder. The conversation then transitions to the topic of fixing receding hairlines and the concept of a two-in-one beer that can also fix hairlines. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the commitment of Dagon Rose, a four-star quarterback, to Oregon State University. They explore the idea of recruiting high-caliber high school players who may not have immediate playing time at larger programs but can make an impact at smaller schools like Oregon State. They also discuss the importance of developing young talent quickly and selling the experience and opportunity for early playing time. The hosts highlight the changing landscape of college football with NIL and the potential for the rich to get richer in terms of player endorsements. They emphasize the need for players to prove their worth and build their brand in order to secure lucrative NIL deals. Overall, they suggest that Oregon State can position itself as a program that develops and prepares players for future success. The conversation explores the potential impact of realignment on schools like Oregon State and Minnesota. It discusses the challenges of recruiting and the need to target the right players who are looking for unique opportunities. The conversation also speculates on the possibility of Oregon State and Washington State joining the Big 12 in the future. It highlights the importance of maintaining a good faith effort to rebuild the Pac-12 and the potential financial implications of such a move. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the possibility of a reverse merger in college athletics, the success of Oregon State players in the MLB All-Star Game, the upcoming MLB draft, and the performance of Ethan Thompson in the NBA Summer League. They also mention the new head coach of the Detroit Pistons and encourage listeners to follow the Belligerent Beavs podcast on various platforms.
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JP's chain got electrocuted in a hotel room, resulting in it breaking apart
Benny ordered a new chain that got sent back to Atlanta
They briefly discuss the idea of becoming bracelet guys The hosts joke about selling bracelets at a wedding to help pay for the event.
They discuss their excitement for the upcoming release of NCAA football 25.
They reminisce about their favorite movies from college, including Euro Trip and Hot Tub Time Machine.
The hosts share the beers they are drinking, including a strawberry sour and Pliny the Elder.
They talk about the idea of a two-in-one beer that can also fix receding hairlines. Recruiting high-caliber high school players who may not have immediate playing time at larger programs can be a successful strategy for smaller schools like Oregon State.
Emphasizing early playing time and the opportunity for development can attract talented players who want to make an immediate impact.
The changing landscape of college football with NIL means that the rich (both programs and players) are likely to get richer, but there is still value in proving one's worth and building a brand.
Oregon State can position itself as a program that develops and prepares players for future success, both on and off the field. Recruiting is a challenge for schools like Oregon State and Minnesota, but targeting the right players and providing unique opportunities can help overcome this.
The realignment situation may hurt schools like Oregon State and Minnesota more than others, as they may struggle to compete with larger programs in terms of resources and market size.
The Pac-12's vulnerability was due to the expiring media deal, while conferences like the Big Ten and SEC are less dependent on market size.
The Mountain West's recent TV deal with TNT Sports suggests they may have some stability and potential for growth.
There is speculation that Oregon State and Washington State could join the Big 12 in the future, but it may require a strategic approach and a good faith effort to rebuild the Pac-12.
Fans should be mindful of their reactions and avoid sending hate towards departing athletes, as it may discourage future recruits from choosing their school.
The future of college football is uncertain, and there may be further changes and realignment in the coming years. The hosts speculate about the possibility of a reverse merger in college athletics.
Oregon State players Adley Rutchman and Stephen Kwan are named as American League All-Star starters.
The hosts discuss the upcoming MLB draft and potential Beavers players to watch.
Ethan Thompson impresses in the NBA Summer League and may have a chance at a contract with the Golden State Warriors.
JB Bickerstaff is named the new head coach of the Detroit Pistons.
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"I'm getting shocked, electrocuted, my finger, I can't even let go of the chain."
"I essentially got two chains for half the price of the one that I had."
"Back on the chain game."
"Now that I have you all here as you're up at the altar, we have all of these fine different bracelets of all metals and all golds."
"We'll make certain bracelets just for Beibei's fans and then we'll put them on the registry."
"We got to gauge Benny's excitement as we get closer and closer to the release of NCAA football 25."
"Is this potentially a trend of something we'll see?"
"If you can put a staff together that really specializes in getting kids ready from day one."
"You gotta be popular to be popular. You gotta be good to be good."
"The challenge to draw people to Oregon State isn't that much different with the big exception of the rest of the Pac-12 fucking us and putting us in this like landscape."
"You've got to target the right players and provide them with the opportunity that they're looking for, that they can't get at some of these big programs."
"We're headed towards the European Super League model that the fans of the teams that would have benefited of European football, widely rejected."
"It would have to be a reverse merger."
"Two Beavs, one team."
"Oregon State has more players in the All-Star Game than any team in the Pacific Northwest, including the professional ones."