Hope is a day in August.
From this vantage, it’s possible to squint and see eight or nine wins on the horizon—even if it makes more “sensible” fans look askance. From this vantage, 2017 feels like a defining year for Gary Andersen at Oregon State University.
It’s his third year as head coach. He’s got a talented group that seems poised to exceed the (modest) expectations of the national press. The depth he’s found at running back is remarkable. A talented group of pass catchers should anchor an improved passing attack and open creases for the ground game.