Belligerent Beavs

*The Beavs are undefeated in November and the defense just choked out Wazzu at Reser.* Swagger’s back, vibes are loud, and yeah punts were basically points. This one’s for the Beaver Sickos. 🏈 *Defense feast* – 17 punts, six sacks, and Wazzu’s air game bottled up 🌪️ *Akey Effect* – 2-0 vibes, quotes, and what it means for the job 🚀 *Hankerson’s surge* – the spark, the attitude, the numbers 🧱 *Patterson pops* – star turns up D and culture reset energy 🧑‍💼 *Leadership watch* – Barnes, Murthy, budgets, and real next steps This is exactly how November in Corvallis should feel. 👉 Sound off in the comments with your hottest Beavs take from the game. Who’s your defensive MVP? 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifs to never miss any https://www.youtube.com/@belligerentbeavs content. *New episodes covering Oregon State Athletics every week!* 🎙️ We’re a narrative podcast, so check out our past episodes! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9W-8PUngPtyqiBatU_-nOKkzrXKkOUnG *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Introduction and Oregon State Football Highlights 02:47 Halloween Costumes and Celebrations 05:23 Daylight Saving Time Discussion 10:54 Oregon State Football Performance Analysis 16:15 Player Highlights and Future Prospects 23:10 Reflections on the Game and Fan Support 25:15 Defensive Performance and Team Spirit 28:59 Coaching Search and Interim Success 32:53 The Role of Leadership in Athletic Decisions 44:17 Future of the Program and Coaching Dynamics 55:23 Navigating Leadership Changes 57:30 Oregon State Men’s Basketball Update 59:11 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects 01:02:43 The Role of Athletic Directors 01:05:10 The Intersection of Technology and Athletics 01:09:13 The Importance of Seizing Opportunities 01:12:54 Building a Future with AI and Athletics 📲 *FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE* 🦫 X [https://twitter.com/belligebeavs] Instagram [https://instagram.com/belligerentbeavs] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@belligerentbeavs] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/belligerentbeavs.com] 🔗 *LATEST EPISODE & MERCH* https://www.belligerentbeavs.com/latest-episode 🎧 *LISTEN ON THE GO* Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3XKZZ9dlB18TYH875Dv7MU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belligerent-beavs-podcast/id1567222414] 📧 _Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest on the show?_ Hit us up at belligerentbeavs@gmail.com #gobeavs #oregonstate #oregonstatebeavers #belligerentbeavs #podcast #chopem #reserstadium #washingtonstate #wazzu #robakey #interimheadcoach #anthonyhankerson #jaheimpatterson #oregonstatedefense #17punts #coachingsearch #scottbarnes #presidentmurthy #osuleadership #nil #beaverstreetco #nvidiainception #daylightsavingtime #osumensbasketball #northdakotastate #osumenssoccer #pac12 #puntfest

*It’s Halloween and Oregon State is still haunted by the Blaylock-Blueprint mess.* But on the field, the Beavs look to stay on track vs Washington State. 👻🦫 This week on _Belligerent Beavs_ 👇 🏈 Beavs aim to keep momentum heading into the Wazzu matchup 💼 The Brent Blaylock fallout and what it means for OSU’s athletic department 📉 Blueprint Sports continues to crumble and the NIL fallout gets worse 🧾 The next steps for Oregon State leadership and accountability 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifs to never miss any https://www.youtube.com/@belligerentbeavs content. *New episodes covering Oregon State Athletics every week!* 🎙️ We’re a narrative podcast, so check out our past episodes! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9W-8PUngPtyqiBatU_-nOKkzrXKkOUnG *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Recent Events 02:34 The Departure of Brent Blaylock 05:18 Blueprint Sports and Its Fallout 06:56 The Implications of the Blueprint Contract 09:29 Speculations on Brent Blaylock’s Exit 12:02 Scott Barnes and Athletic Department Accountability 14:47 Future Steps for Oregon State Athletics 17:25 Conclusion and Broader Implications for OSU 29:12 Pride and Accountability in College Sports 30:44 Scrutiny of Athletic Departments 31:47 Coaching Searches and Fan Expectations 34:14 The Role of Athletic Directors 35:18 Potential Changes in Leadership 36:55 The Impact of Interim Positions 40:21 NDA and Transparency Issues 41:49 Unpacking the Blueprint Sports Deal 44:28 Patterns of Incompetence in Athletic Management 49:20 Future of Oregon State Athletics 54:55 Quarterback Predictions and Team Dynamics 57:36 Coaching Considerations and Future Prospects 01:01:27 Public Perception and Coaching Decisions 01:02:32 Game Predictions and Fan Engagement 01:07:51 Halloween Plans and Personal Anecdotes 📲 *FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE* 🦫 X [https://twitter.com/belligebeavs] Instagram [https://instagram.com/belligerentbeavs] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@belligerentbeavs] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/belligerentbeavs.com] 🔗 *LATEST EPISODE & MERCH* https://www.belligerentbeavs.com/latest-episode 🎧 *LISTEN ON THE GO* Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3XKZZ9dlB18TYH875Dv7MU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belligerent-beavs-podcast/id1567222414] 📧 _Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest on the show?_ Hit us up at belligerentbeavs@gmail.com #GoBeavs #OregonState #OregonStateBeavers #BelligerentBeavs #Podcast #ChopEm #oregonstatefootball #brentblaylock #blueprintsports #nildrama #scottbarnes #osuathletics #beavernation #washingtonstate #collegefootball #halloween #spookyseason

*Gabarri Johnson just gave Beaver Nation a reason to care again.* We get into his game-saving performance, how the offense finally woke up, and what it means for Oregon State football moving forward. Then we go deeper and discuss the future of the quarterback room, what this says about the staff, and why Scott Barnes’ seat might finally be heating up. Plus, the brass beaver returns, public records chaos, and some football head coach hiring speculation. *💥 TOPICS THIS WEEK:* 🏈 *Gabarri Johnson’s breakout performance:* what changed and why it matters 🔥 *The offense finally waking up:* and why it took this long 💬 *Scott Barnes + leadership accountability:* the Beavs deserve answers 🧠 *What the Beavs can build next:* real talk on what’s actually working *SOUND OFF* 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifs to never miss any https://www.youtube.com/@belligerentbeavs content. New episodes covering Oregon State Athletics every week! 🎙️ We’re a narrative podcast, so check out our past episodes! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9W-8PUngPtyqiBatU_-nOKkzrXKkOUnG *CHAPTERS* 00:00 Playoff Baseball and the Mariners’ Journey 05:09 Macklemore’s Impact and Controversies 10:39 Nostalgic College Memories and Pranks 16:03 Fan Engagement and Traditions in Sports 19:47 The Return of the Brass Beaver 20:05 The Tradition of the Beaver Statue 23:47 Public Records and Transparency Issues 27:26 Quarterback Controversy: Malik vs. Jabari 45:27 Future of Oregon State’s Coaching Staff 53:42 The Fallout of Leadership Decisions 56:33 The Search for a New Athletic Director 59:00 The Need for Organizational Change 01:01:43 The Role of a General Manager 01:04:35 Coaching Candidates and Future Prospects 01:06:35 The Importance of Winning Now 01:09:10 Basketball Season Insights 01:11:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook 📲 *FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE* 🦫 X [https://twitter.com/belligebeavs] Instagram [https://instagram.com/belligerentbeavs] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@belligerentbeavs] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/belligerentbeavs.com] 🔗 *LATEST EPISODE & MERCH* https://www.belligerentbeavs.com/latest-episode 🎧 *LISTEN ON THE GO* Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3XKZZ9dlB18TYH875Dv7MU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belligerent-beavs-podcast/id1567222414] 📧 Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest on the show? Hit us up at belligerentbeavs@gmail.com #GoBeavs #OregonState #OregonStateBeavers #BelligerentBeavs #Podcast #ChopEm #oregonstatefootball #gabarrijohnson #scottbarnes #firebarnes #beavernation #osuathletics #collegefootball #corvallis

*Oregon State fired Trent Bray… and somehow made things worse?? 😬* The Beavs are spiraling, and we’re here to drag the truth into the light. We break down why the Bray firing doesn’t fix a broken athletic department, how the leadership vacuum keeps widening, and what’s next for Beaver Nation. In this episode we cover: 🧱 Why firing Trent Bray won’t fix Oregon State’s real problems 💣 The Athletic Department meltdown under Scott Barnes 🧢 Could Jonathan Smith actually return? 💼 Gruden and Orgeron rumors, desperate or realistic? 💀 The NIL mess and OSU’s identity crisis 🦫 What a functional leadership structure should look like 👇 Sound off in the comments: Was firing Trent Bray the right *first* move? 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifs to never miss any https://www.youtube.com/@belligerentbeavs content. New episodes covering Oregon State Athletics every week! 🎙️ We’re a narrative podcast, so check out our past episodes! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9W-8PUngPtyqiBatU_-nOKkzrXKkOUnG CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:42 Oregon State Athletic Department’s Turmoil 05:20 Reflections on Coaching Changes 10:41 The Decision to Fire Trent Bray 18:48 Player Reactions and Future Implications 19:08 Trent Bray’s Disappointment and Leadership 21:31 Accountability in Oregon State Athletics 24:35 Coaching Decisions and Athletic Department Dynamics 26:33 The Loss of a Great Defensive Coordinator 32:03 Jonathan Smith’s Potential Return 41:39 Exploring Alternative Coaching Candidates 46:53 Coaching Changes and Retreads 49:48 The Case for Ed Orgeron 53:27 The Search for a New Head Coach 57:20 The Role of a General Manager 01:08:53 Dysfunction in Athletic Department Leadership 01:17:40 Evolving Athletic Positions and Data Integrity 01:19:52 The Role of General Manager in Athletic Departments 01:22:01 Challenges in Athletic Leadership and Performance 01:23:54 Analyzing Athletic Performance Metrics 01:26:49 Concerns Over Future Leadership Decisions 01:28:17 Hope for Change in Athletic Leadership 01:29:36 Reflections on College Experiences and Reporting 01:33:36 The Importance of Athlete Stories 01:37:30 Navigating Criticism and Public Perception 📲 FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE 🦫 X [https://twitter.com/belligebeavs] Instagram [https://instagram.com/belligerentbeavs] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@belligerentbeavs] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/belligerentbeavs.com] 🔗 LATEST EPISODE & MERCH https://www.belligerentbeavs.com/latest-episode 🎧 LISTEN ON THE GO Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3XKZZ9dlB18TYH875Dv7MU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belligerent-beavs-podcast/id1567222414] 📧 Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest on the show? Hit us up at belligerentbeavs@gmail.com #GoBeavs #OregonState #OregonStateBeavers #BelligerentBeavs #Podcast #ChopEm #trentbray #jonathansmith #oregonstateathletics #oregonstatefootball #johngruden #edorgeron #scottbarnes #blueprintsports #beavernation #collegefootball #coachingcarousel #osuathletics #leadershipcrisis #coachingcandidates #beaverpodcast #pac12 #collegesports #corvallis

🚨 Oregon State’s Athletic Department is IMPLODING. We break down the Blueprint Sports debacle, Brent Blaylock’s PR disaster, and the growing fan revolt in Corvallis. This might be the most explosive episode yet. This episode covers: • Brent Blaylock’s disastrous Blueprint deal 🧾 • Steve Johnson’s shocking story finally goes public 😡 • How trust between fans and OSU leadership completely collapsed 💣 • What needs to happen next: Barnes, Blaylock, and a full teardown 🧹 • Why Beaver Nation must keep supporting the players ❤️ 👇 Drop your thoughts below. Are you done donating until change happens? 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifs to never miss any https://www.youtube.com/@belligerentbeavs content. New episodes covering Oregon State Athletics every week! 🎙️ We’re a narrative podcast, so check out our past episodes! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9W-8PUngPtyqiBatU_-nOKkzrXKkOUnG Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context of Oregon State Athletics 02:44 The Firing of Coach Jamie Christian 05:20 Critique of Athletic Department Leadership 08:08 Brent Blaylock’s Media Tour and Statements 10:55 Kyle Bjornstad’s Departure and Its Implications 13:36 Discussion on Athletic Department Dysfunction 16:11 The Future of Oregon State Athletics 18:56 Closing Thoughts and Reflections 21:59 Press Freedom and Softball Questions 24:31 The Fallout of NIL Deals 27:27 Shady Business Practices in College Athletics 31:40 The Blueprint Controversy 45:45 Leadership Decisions and Revenue Sharing 48:26 Navigating Donations and Fundraising Strategies 49:44 The Blueprint Controversy: A Critical Examination 50:27 Brent Blaylock’s Leadership Under Fire 54:19 The Athletic Department’s Response to Crisis 01:00:36 The Need for Structural Change in Leadership 01:02:34 Reconnecting with Alumni: A Missed Opportunity 01:11:32 The Journey of a Sports Executive 01:13:58 Scandals and Accountability in Sports 01:15:45 Respecting Alumni and Their Contributions 01:18:10 The Future of Oregon State Athletics 01:20:58 Predictions and Speculations for the Athletic Department 📲 FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE 🦫 X [https://twitter.com/belligebeavs] Instagram [https://instagram.com/belligerentbeavs] TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@belligerentbeavs] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/belligerentbeavs.com] 🔗 LATEST EPISODE & MERCH https://www.belligerentbeavs.com/latest-episode 🎧 LISTEN ON THE GO Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3XKZZ9dlB18TYH875Dv7MU] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-belligerent-beavs-podcast/id1567222414] 📧 Have a topic suggestion or want to be a guest on the show? Hit us up at belligerentbeavs@gmail.com #GoBeavs #OregonState #OregonStateBeavers #BelligerentBeavs #Podcast #ChopEm #oregonstateathletics #scottbarnes #blueprintsports #brentblaylock #osu #beavernation #collegefootball #nil #corvallis