THE WEEKEND
• The Beavers will start the 2017 season at the Paradise Classic in Honolulu, Hawai'i from Feb. 9-11.
• Oregon State will face a trio of opponents during the three days, which include UAB, Sacramento State and Hawai'i.
SCOUTING THE BLAZERS
• UAB finished the 2016 season, 27-32 overall and 14-10 in the C-USA for a second place finish.
• The Blazers finished the season 0-10 against ranked teams.
• UAB recorded a 2-2 record at the C-USA championships, defeating Southern Miss twice, before falling to the No.