Paint it Black: BYU will roll over Oregon State

[thesaint258]

I just called the bookstore. They are out of all men's sizes except small. He said they don't expect another shipment until Friday and there's a chance it may not arrive until next week. That's some piss poor planning on BYU's part.

Or in other words, par for the course for the Bookstore.

[Green Monstah]

Usually the ABC maps come out sometime on Wednesday afternoons.

Thanks. I probably won't get it anyway, but it would be nice to not have to watch it on my CPU.

[TripletDaddy]

Isnt this game going to stream on ESPN3?

[kccougar]

It has been painted black.

[Art Vandelay]

[Indy Coug]

ESPN3. Beautiful.

[Pelado]

ESPN3. Beautiful.

Or GamePlan - don't forget about GamePlan.

[Joe Public]

Lots of folks didn't think very highly of John Beck until the TCU win his senior year. Likewise, I think Riley Nelson contributing to a win against a top-10 team this week would go a long way in the eyes of a lot of those BYU fans that aren't pleased with what he's brought to the table so far. It's a home game, Bronco seems to know how to plan for Oregon State, the opponent has some key injuries, etc.; it sets up pretty well for him. I hope he takes advantage of the opportunity.

[TripletDaddy]

Lots of folks didn't think very highly of John Beck until the TCU win his senior year. Likewise, I think Riley Nelson contributing to a win against a top-10 team this week would go a long way in the eyes of a lot of those BYU fans that aren't pleased with what he's brought to the table so far. It's a home game, Bronco seems to know how to plan for Oregon State, the opponent has some key injuries, etc.; it sets up pretty well for him. I hope he takes advantage of the opportunity.

I think this will help Riley, but I dont think anyone is viewing this as a game against a top 10 team. BYU is favored, which speaks volumes to how Oregon state is perceived as an opponent. It will be a good win, but it won't be a career defining win, even for Riley.

[Maximus]

Lots of folks didn't think very highly of John Beck until the TCU win his senior year. Likewise, I think Riley Nelson contributing to a win against a top-10 team this week would go a long way in the eyes of a lot of those BYU fans that aren't pleased with what he's brought to the table so far. It's a home game, Bronco seems to know how to plan for Oregon State, the opponent has some key injuries, etc.; it sets up pretty well for him. I hope he takes advantage of the opportunity.

I dont think a win over an injured OSU will do anything to improve most peoples perception of OSU. OSU is not a top 25 team when they have so many people injured.

[Joe Public]

I think this will help Riley, but I dont think anyone is viewing this as a game against a top 10 team. BYU is favored, which speaks volumes to how Oregon state is perceived as an opponent. It will be a good win, but it won't be a career defining win, even for Riley.

I dont think a win over an injured OSU will do anything to improve most peoples perception of OSU. OSU is not a top 25 team when they have so many people injured.

I can understand that reasoning (and I see the betting lines). I decided to reserve judgment against OSU, though, until I see how they perform. I'll give them the benefit of their record and ranking until they prove otherwise. That might happen very quickly on game day.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

I can understand that reasoning (and I see the betting lines). I decided to reserve judgment against OSU, though, until I see how they perform. I'll give them the benefit of their record and ranking until they prove otherwise. That might happen very quickly on game day.

I agree never sell a team playing Vaz at QB short!

[Joe Public]

I agree never sell a team playing Vaz at QB short!

Exactly!

He may very likely be as bad as his mop-up stats or inability to win the starting job over an underclassman would indicate, but I'm waiting for him to prove it. If OSU stinks on Saturday, then of course the significance of a BYU victory and Nelson's credit for such victory would carry much less significance than against a typical top-ten team.

[Pelado]

Lots of folks didn't think very highly of John Beck until the TCU win his senior year. Likewise, I think Riley Nelson contributing to a win against a top-10 team this week would go a long way in the eyes of a lot of those BYU fans that aren't pleased with what he's brought to the table so far. It's a home game, Bronco seems to know how to plan for Oregon State, the opponent has some key injuries, etc.; it sets up pretty well for him. I hope he takes advantage of the opportunity.

I don't remember people doubting Beck's physical tools, though. He always had excellent arm strength, nice deep ball, etc.

[Art Vandelay]

I don't remember people doubting Beck's physical tools, though. He always had excellent arm strength, nice deep ball, etc.

Beck was the "it" poster boy. The masses clamored how he lacked it (whatever it, is), while at the same time touting how the scout team qb (Hall), had it in spades. I seemed to recall a popular opinion was, you have IT or you don't, and John would never have it (whatever it, is).

In many ways, JB was a bizarro RN- a man who seemingly only has it (whatever it, is)