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Part 4: The Oregon State Beavers' QB Situation

Kristian Siuta

Correspondent Written on July 10, 2009

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CORVALIS, OR - SEPTEMBER 25: Quarterback Lyle Moevao #3 of the Oregon State Beavers celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the Southern California Trojans at Reser Stadium on September 25, 2008 in Corvalis, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

(Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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Rodgers posted over 1,250 yards and 11 touchdowns in his freshman season. His only downside, at 5’7" and 190 pounds, is durability, as he missed the final two games after being injured versus Arizona.

However, when one Rodgers is sidelined, the other players stepped up. James Rodgers, brother of Jacquizz, was the comfort blanket that Moevao and Canfield looked to in clutch situations. Hauling in 51 passes for over 600 yards, this “x-factor” can impact the score in the run game, utilizing the fly sweep, and returning kicks on special teams.

Still, the main question in Corvallis is, “Who is going to play quarterback?” Is Mike Riley going to stick with Moevao, who led the Beavers to a huge upset victory over USC last season, or play the healthy and improved Canfield.

Although I am not the head coach at Oregon State, I would go with Moevao. He has emerged as the leader of the team this past season and has been a vocal leader during spring workouts. If Moevao’s shoulder is healthy and performs well in fall camp, then he is the man for job in 2009.

Although, it never hurts to have two quarterbacks that are proven and experienced. I am sure Paul Wulff and Washington State wouldn’t mind the services of either one of them.

Next up: The Arizona Wildcats, coming off their first bowl victory since their epic 1998 Holiday Bowl victory over Nebraska. Good bye Willie Tuitama. Hello Matt Scott?

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