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February 26, 2024 Oregon State baseball stays hot, women’s basketball prepares for Stanford, men’s basketball ends losing streak
It’s time for another episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast looking at Oregon State sports.
Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman dish on last week’s lost opportunity — and this week’s big game against Stanford — for the women’s basketball team, an impressive start by the baseball team and a rare road win for the men’s basketball team.

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43 min
February 20, 2024 What’s ahead for Oregon State women’s basketball, a red-hot start for baseball, the woes of men’s basketball
The Oregon State women’s basketball team is rolling, the Beavers’ baseball team had an opening weekend to remember and the men’s basketball team ... well ... that’s another story.
Veteran reporters Nick Daschel and Joe Freeman dive into that and more in the newest episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast.

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54 min
February 12, 2024 Trent Bray’s early imprint on Oregon State football, the state of men’s and women’s basketball, high baseball expectations
The latest episode of Beaver Banter, an Oregonian Sports podcast featuring senior sports writer Joe Freeman and Beavers beat reporter Nick Daschel, talks about their recent conversations with head football coach Trent Bray, Oregon State's basketball success, plus a look ahead to baseball season and more.

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1 hr 1 min
November 15, 2023 Oregonian Sports: Can Oregon State crash the Pac-12 title game?
On this episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast, Oregon State beat writer Nick Daschel joins columnist Bill Oram to break down the Beavers' hopes of knocking off undefeated Washington this weekend in Corvallis, as well as what the court ruling in Washington on Tuesday means for the Beavers conference future. Why did that College GameDay snub hurt so bad? What will it take for OSU to hang on to Jonathan Smith?
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45 min
November 29, 2022Oregon State’s 38-34 win over Oregon means Vegas baby? Or Sun Bowl
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at last Saturday’s Reser Stadium thriller, Oregon State’s 38-34 win over Oregon.
They talk about the game, what it means and how it impacts the Beavers’ bowl situation.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
At 9-3, is Oregon State attractive to the Vegas or Holiday bowls? Or do the Beavers fall to the Sun?
How players react when trying to bounce back from a terrible official’s call, as was the case for OSU during the second quarter.
Did the game turn on Damien Martinez’s 43-yard run late in the third quarter?
Those who think the Pac-12 doesn’t play defense didn’t watch Oregon State’s goal line stand.
Oregon State’s win over Oregon was the best performance of the season, but it’s not a slam dunk No. 1.

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41 min
November 23, 2022 Fascinating matchup of Oregon State’s defense against Oregon quarterback Bo Nix
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at Saturday’s regular season finale against Oregon.
In addition, they discuss the Beavers (8-3, 4-3 Pac-12) win at Arizona State, as well as big picture items.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Does Oregon State’s defense have its hands full with Oregon quarterback Bo Nix? Or is it the other way around?On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at Saturday’s regular season finale against Oregon.
In addition, they discuss the Beavers (8-3, 4-3 Pac-12) win at Arizona State, as well as big picture items.
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39 min
November 15, 2022Oregon State plays its best game of the season in a 38-10 win over California
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at last Saturday’s game against California.
In addition, they discuss the Beavers (7-3, 4-3 Pac-12) upcoming game against Arizona State and the team’s mounting injuries and what it means.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
All three phases showed up in Oregon State’s win over California, making it the best performance of the season.
The Beavers are making a statement that they have the Pac-12′s best defense.
Arizona State is out of bowl contention. How to approach an opponent that is playing out the season.
Oregon State has shown incredibly resiliency over Jonathan Smith’s five-year tenure. The Beavers get another test this week with what is likely to be the loss of several starters due to injuries.

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38 min
November 09, 2022Oregon State’s quarterback dilemma, and staying focused with big goals gone
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White look at last Friday’s game at Washington.
In addition, they discuss the Beavers (6-3, 3-3 Pac-12) upcoming game against California and the big picture with three weeks remaining.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
The quarterback situation leads the way. Who should play the position down the stretch?
Oregon State’s third down issues on defense against the Huskies.
Some peeves: about getting “outcoached,” and outdated thinking when it comes to kicking field goals vs. keeping offense on the field.
With three losses, some of the big goals are gone. Can Oregon State stay focused down the stretch?
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44 min
November 01, 2022Grading every Oregon State position group through 8 games
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White break down what they’ve seen from each position group through eight games.
In addition, they talk about OSU’s upcoming game against Washington, a 7:30 p.m. Friday contest in Husky Stadium. The Beavers (6-2, 3-2 Pac-12) are coming off a bye week.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
Taking a look at what has worked on offense, and assessing a letter grade to each offensive position group based on expectations heading into the season.
Defense has been Oregon State’s strength through eight games. What has worked, and how highly did each group grade?
Kyle talks about his experience of playing at Husky Stadium in 2016.
What’s at stake for Oregon State when the Beavers face UW? Nick and Kyle explain.

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47 min
October 25, 2022 Timmy Hernandez joins Kyle and Nick to discuss the season
On this week’s episode of the Beaver Banter podcast, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Nick Daschel and former Beaver cornerback Kyle White discuss what’s ahead for Oregon State heading into the bye week.
Joining the usual duo on the podcast was former OSU receiver Timmy Hernandez, who was White’s roommate while they played for the Beavers.
They discussed Oregon State’s 42-9 win over Colorado, where things stand with four games remaining and what is considered a successful season for the 6-2 Beavs.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:
- Timmy isn’t surprised Smith has built something real.
- Kyle and Timmy talk about when they lived together in a townhouse across from Reser Stadium.
- They break down the Colorado game
- What happens when Chance Nolan is cleared from concussion protocol? Who should start at QB?
- How many wins are left for Oregon State this season?
- At 6-2, what is considered is a successful season for Oregon State?
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35 min

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