STANFORD, Calif. — Gary Andersen recognizes his wife Stacey probably did not like his attitude much on Sunday. Ditto for the family dogs.
The Oregon State coach was stewing following the Beavers' third consecutive loss and his 16th defeat in 20 contests as his second season in Corvallis hits the stretch run. Though it's not just the results themselves, but that "it just rips your heart out and it does get harder," as the scores that were once so lopsided begin to narrow and opportunities to snatch a signature victory slip away. Like when OSU blew a 21-point first-half lead against Washington State before falling 35-31.