Monday reigning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Jerry Mixon tried to stir up the passions the Oregon-Oregon State game used to be known for, invoking the spirit of the legendary Cliff Harris.
Mixon told the media, "They are our little bros, and we have to go and kick their ass."
Today after practice reporters gave Beaver quarterback Maalik Murphy a chance to respond, reading back Mixon's comments.
Murphy checked down. “I love it," he said.
"Competitive spirit. I don’t really focus on the talk or anything like that.