The Belligerent Beavs Podcast

Scott Barnes does not get it, and Oregon State keeps paying the price. We break down why Scott Rueck must be locked up now, what Justin Joyner’s walking into and what his arrival means for Beavs men’s hoops, and the brutal funding gap that explains why it’s so hard for Oregon State to compete. Plus, women’s hoops praise and more Barnes Files smoke.

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Oregon State basketball just hit another turning point, and the fallout is bigger than one coaching change. In this episode, we break down Wayne Tinkle’s complicated legacy, the chaotic timing of his firing, and what it says about the future of the Beavs program. Plus, we dig into the FOIA documents behind “The Barnes Files,” the Blueprint Sports controversy, and the leadership questions surrounding OSU athletics.

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Oregon State baseball opens strong and women’s hoops is battling for postseason positioning. In this episode, we dig into OSU public records texts tied to Blueprint, Dam Nation, and the Oregon State Athletics Department. Heavy redactions and a timeline that puts Barnes/Blaylock decisions back under the microscope. We also hit on Huron Consulting poking around the athletic department and what that could signal. 💨🔥

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Oregon State men’s basketball has a culture problem and Gill’s game day experience needs a total rethink. We dig into public records/Blueprint weirdness, what “power-level support” actually means, and why Rueck’s squad is rolling in the WCC with March on the mind. Hit follow/subscribe and ride with us past 200. 🦫

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Oregon State football is in a reset with very little margin for error. We walk through the coaching changes, why Mike MacIntyre at defensive coordinator feels like a stabilizing move, and how the transfer portal reshapes expectations for a program operating with tighter margins. The wide receiver room is clearly a rebuild, the offensive line remains the biggest on-field question, and recruiting has to be more intentional than ever....

JaMarcus Shephard’s first press conference as Oregon State’s head coach has Beaver Nation buzzing. We break down his PAC-12 championship vision, high-energy culture, NIL realities, and what it all means for recruiting, alumni, and fan engagement. From discipline and explosive plays to hope and realistic expectations, we unpack a new era of Beaver football. We also talk donor relations, community involvement, and how OSU can rebuild...

The Oregon State Football coaching search is officially 🔥. We unpack our recent interview wave with Sportico's Daniel Libit and 750 The Game's “The Bald Faced Truth” radio host John Canzano highlighting how fan-led, crowdsourced journalism and FOIA requests are changing the game. Then we hit on-field hope with Tristan Ti’a’s spark at QB, plus the latest on the coaching carousel, and OSU Women’s Hoops rolling undefeated.

Oregon State hoops are 3-0, football just face-planted vs Sam Houston, and the Belligerent Beavs are all-in on the FOIA grind. JP walks through the Blaylock LLC timeline, the Sheridan, Wyoming shell-game vibes, and what your GoFundMe dollars are actually funding in the records request saga. We mix jokes, nostalgia, and real frustration while asking what OSU knew and when. Tap in, subscribe, and ride with Beaver Nation’s most chaoti...

Oregon State’s defense ate, Wazzu’s air game vanished, punts piled up, and the vibes were vintage Reser. We break down the Beavs’ November heater, the Akey effect (2–0 as interim), Anthony Hankerson’s tone-setting runs, and Jaheim Patterson’s rise. Then we tackle the coaching/AD chatter and what it means next. Plus: Halloween chaos, Daylight Saving drama, and quick hits on men’s hoops and No. 13 men’s soccer. Tap follow/subscribe a...

The Beavs come off a win and a bye week looking to keep it rolling against Washington State, while Oregon State’s athletic department tries to exorcise its demons. We break down Brent Blaylock’s exit, the crumbling Blueprint Sports deal, and what’s next for Scott Barnes and OSU leadership. It’s Halloween, the vibes are spooky, and Beaver Nation deserves some accountability. And maybe a win.

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Gabarri Johnson finally gave Beaver Nation a reason to feel good. We break down his performance, how the offense finally found rhythm, and what it means for Oregon State football moving forward. Then we get into the bigger picture: the search for real leadership, Scott Barnes’ future, and how the Beavs can build something that lasts.

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Trent Bray is fired, and Oregon State Athletics somehow found a way to make things worse. We unpack how the Beavs went from hopeful to hopeless, why the Bray firing doesn’t fix a broken culture, what players are saying behind the scenes, and why fans are fed up with the Scott Barnes regime. From Jonathan Smith comeback whispers to Gruden and Orgeron rumors, this episode dives into the leadership vacuum at OSU, the NIL fallout, and ...

🚨 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: Ba...

On Sept. 30, 2025, Sportico revealed the details behind Oregon State’s NIL deal with Blueprint Sports, and it’s a disaster. We warned you in Episode 188. We raised alarms in Episode 189. And now, Sportico has dropped the receipts. JP and Benny unpack the $280K annual fee, 75% skim, donor betrayal, Brent Blaylock’s shadowy role, and the vanishing of Kyle Bjornstad. Silence from OSU’s athletic department is deafening.

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One quarter of hope, then reality. We unpack the 129th Civil War from the not-fake fake punt that flipped momentum to why the OL’s zero-sack night matters. Maalik’s rough outing, screens gone sideways, and the simple blueprint for Houston: run the ball and build 2nd-and-manageable. Plus, NIL transparency, donor clarity, and what game week should look like with students back at Reser.

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With Blueprint Sports now owning and operating Dam Nation, JP & Benny start digging into the aftermath. First, we surface a three-year-old report claiming Blueprint took a 20% cut on NIL deals, then connect the dots between Blueprint, Learfield, and a recent AD hire. All of it raising big questions and all of it failing the smell test. Plus: Maalik Murphy’s future, whether Bray has lost the locker room, the optics surrounding t...

Oregon State football falls to Fresno State in the weirdest way possible and we break it all down. Special teams chaos, long-snapping nightmares, and whether Trent Bray should keep DC duties while learning the CEO role. The defense’s tackling issues, the O-line’s penalties, and why Maalik Murphy + Taz Reddicks gave real hope. Then we look ahead to the Texas Tech road test and what growth has to show up now at Reser Stadium and beyo...

Oregon State football got punched in the mouth by Cal. We break down the flags, the two-point chaos, special teams mistakes, pass rush questions, tempo issues, and why Fresno State is a true must win. We talk Maalik Murphy, Anthony Hankerson, the offensive line, the defensive line, and how coaching decisions changed the game.

Then Peter Mazzocco from BVR ST CO joins to map a bold future for Oregon State through NIL and technology, f...

We’re back, Beaver Fam! Louder, wronger, and ready to predict EVERYTHING. We run through every game on Beaver Football’s 2025 slate, circle the upsets, and name the traps.
Plus: candy chaos (mini vs big cups) erupts, we dissect unorthodox Beaver Hoops manifesto, and break down Pac-12 TV (CBS/CW), plus Texas State & DBU adds. 🦫🔥

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