Episode 152
Big 12 Smoke, Jade Carey’s Bronze Medal, and Revitalizing OSU Basketball with orange express legend Steve Johnson
In Episode 152 of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, we welcome OSU Basketball legend Steve Johnson to talk about revitalizing the Men’s Basketball program and his experiences with the Orange Express. Plus, we discuss the latest Pac-2 to the Big 12 rumors and their impact on Oregon State, celebrate Jade Carey’s redemption tour after winning her third Olympic medal with a bronze in vault, and react to her rumored retirement from Olympic competition.
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In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, the hosts are joined by Steve Johnson, a former Oregon State men's basketball player, about his involvement in the NIL collective and his plans to revitalize the program. Steve discusses the genesis of the collective and the need for former players to reengage with the university. He emphasizes the importance of workforce development and creating opportunities for athletes beyond basketball. Steve also highlights the potential of AI and content development in building player brands and attracting support. He calls for total buy-in from the university and a compelling vision for the future of the program. In this part of the conversation, the hosts express their gratitude to Steve Johnson for his time and insights. They discuss the importance of thinking outside the box and leveraging unique advantages for the Oregon State basketball program. They also mention the need to make NIL work for the program and highlight Steve's expertise in navigating the rules. The hosts reflect on their conversation with Steve and express their excitement for the future of Oregon State basketball. They also engage in some lighthearted banter about weddings and share what they are drinking. The conversation revolves around the potential addition of the Pac-12 (Pac-2) to the Big 12 conference. There are speculations about the timing and motivations behind this move, including the possibility of litigation involving ESPN. The hosts discuss the importance of getting into a power conference for stability and the potential benefits for Oregon State and Washington State. They also mention the value of TV network infrastructure and the Pacific time slot for broadcasting games. The conversation concludes with the idea that the Pac-2 and Big 12 may form a scheduling alliance and explore a future relationship. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the possibility of Oregon State joining the Big 12 conference and the challenges of rebuilding the Pac-12. They also congratulate Jade Carey on her Olympic success and discuss the future of Oregon State men's basketball.
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Former players need to reengage with the university to revitalize the program
Workforce development and creating opportunities beyond basketball are crucial for athletes
AI and content development can help build player brands and attract support
Total buy-in from the university and a compelling vision are necessary for success Express gratitude and appreciation for Steve Johnson's time and insights
Emphasize the importance of thinking outside the box and leveraging unique advantages for the Oregon State basketball program
Recognize the need to make NIL work for the program and highlight Steve's expertise in navigating the rules
Express excitement for the future of Oregon State basketball
Engage in lighthearted banter about weddings and share what they are drinking The addition of the Pac-12 to the Big 12 conference is being discussed, with speculations about the timing and motivations behind this move.
Litigation involving ESPN and violations of contracts may be a factor in the potential addition.
Getting into a power conference like the Big 12 is important for stability and future opportunities for Oregon State and Washington State.
TV network infrastructure and the Pacific time slot are valuable assets that the Pac-12 can bring to the Big 12.
A potential scheduling alliance and future relationship between the Pac-12 and Big 12 are being explored. The hosts discuss the possibility of Oregon State joining the Big 12 conference and the challenges of rebuilding the Pac-12.
They congratulate Jade Carey on her Olympic success and discuss the future of Oregon State men's basketball.
The hosts express their gratitude to the listeners and end the episode with their usual shout-outs and catchphrases.
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"We need a foundation to the NIL that's not pay to play"
"Former players do not feel valued and wanted"
"Former players need to feel valued and wanted"
"You've been incredibly generous with your time and your insight"
"Think outside the box on what to leverage"
"Huge turning point for Oregon State men's basketball"
"You have to take the bad deal. If it's a bad deal, you have to take it."
"The debate of how many assets are too much assets."
"Oregon State and Washington State bring zero value to the Big 12, just aren't paying attention and also don't understand how time zones and TV ratings work."
"And we love Iowa State on this podcast."
"Sad is that they had the yeah that's the that's the that's the you up text a month after you asked if you up and no one and no one wrote you back ever"
"I would agree. I agree with most of that. I think as much as we talk about Bob Yormark or Bob Yorkmire on this podcast."