“It’s not you, it’s me.”
Probably not the exact words that Oregon State Head Coach Gary Anderson used to “break-up” with select players immediately after the 2015-16 football season -- but something along those lines. Following the surprise effort the Beavers put together in the 52-42 loss to the Oregon ducks in the 119th Civil War, one thing was pretty clear: “We’ll have some honest discussions...and see where we are” Anderson said.
In the aftermath, six Beavers transferred including starters Rommel Mageo and Justin Strong. Additionally, quarterback Nick Mitchell, linebacker/nickelback Malik Gilmore, defensive lineman Luke Hollingsworth and defensive back Chris Hayes all announced their departure from Oregon State.