Beavers Tabbed No. 16 by Athlon Sports
May 9, 2003
Corvallis, Ore. - Athlon Sports has selected the Oregon State University football program No. 16 in the nation in its preseason top 25 rankings. The publication's feature on the Beavers is available on-line at www.athlonsports.com.
The Beavers return 50 lettermen from last year's 8-5 Insight Bowl team, including the second-highest number of starters in the Pac-10 Conference. Postseason honors candidates include tailback Steven Jackson, linebacker Richard Seigler, wide receiver James Newson, quarterback Derek Anderson, and defensive linemen Dwan Edwards and Bill Swancutt.
Oregon State, under the direction of head coach Mike Riley, opens the season Thurs., Aug. 28 at home against the Sacramento State Hornets at Reser Stadium. The seven-game home schedule also includes Washington, Arizona State, Stanford, Arizona, New Mexico State, and Boise State.
Season tickets remain available and may be purchased by calling 1-800-Go-BEAVS.
Athlon Awards
First Team All-American
Steven Jackson, RB
Third Team All-American James Newson, WR
First Team All-Pac-10 Conference Steven Jackson, RB James Newson, WR Richard Seigler, LB
Second Team All-Pac-10 Conference Dwan Edwards, DT
Pac-10 Conference Rankings OSU Running backs -- 1st OSU Linebackers -- 2nd
NOTE: The Athlons Pac-10 edition will be on sale beginning June 6. Steven Jackson and Washington quarterback Cody Pickett share the cover.
