Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Senior running Kick Ken Simonlon breaks a tackle on liis way to a total of 84 yards for the game. Simonlon fell short of making the record books with four 1,000 yard seasons by 25 yards. VXa- ty 1 4MJ Zb • student (ifi Sophomore linebacker Richard Scigler takes out U of O running Kick Maurice Morris during a Duck possession. fy

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I The Civil War is one of the most highly anticipated games of each season. It is the oldest rivalry game west of the Mississippi River. It seems like every resident in the state of Oregon has a favorite, and the distinction between orange and green is obvious. Tension among opposing fans is thick, neither side compromising the faith that this year their team will come out on top. Coach Erickson emphasized the importance of the game by stating, ‘This is the most important game of the year, no question, and it was last year, and it was the year before, and it will be next year, and it will be, hopefully, 10 years from now when I’m still coaching here. Because it’s the Civil War and it's about bragging rights for a year, about pride in both these programs - so it will always be the most important football game. The Beavers went into the 105lh Civil War game hoping to repeat their victorious 2000 performance in Keser Stadium, but they were hoping for a Duck defeat on Oregon territory in Autzen Stadium. The Beavers were confident and ready to take on the number five ranked Ducks after defeating the number eight ranked Washington Huskies just a few weeks before. By beating Oregon, the Beavers would have been bowl eligible. The Beavers, despite the pouring rain, surged ahead leading the entire first half, with the score of ( to 5 over Oregon at half time. It was not until the fourth quarter that the Ducks would take over the lead, and keep it. “We outplayed them, said OSU tailback Ken Simonton, “We just didn’t put the points on the board.” Despite the loss, Beaver fans still stand behind their team and have high hopes for seasons to come, as well as the next Civil War game when the Ducks arc back in Beaver Nation, playing in Beaver territory qgain. duil MV • 3

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 An OSU cheerleader fries to excite the Beaver supporters with the “O.....S..Icheer during a t.v. timeout. Senior quarter-kick Jonathan Smith fusses through the Duck defense for one of his 20 completions. Smith had a total 252 yards in his final game as an Oregon State Beaver. Senior defensive end Kvle Kossclle tackles Puck quarterback Joey Ilam ngton for the much needed fumble with 1:38 left in tire game. However the possession did ik t last long as the Pucks Rashad Bauman picked off a pass with just under a minute left to seal their victory. C Mil MV • Zf