Oregon State football coach Gary Andersen said his team worked its collective tails off socially, athletically and academically in the offseason. He anticipates a much-improved team this fall.
"Our goal should be that right now," Andersen said Tuesday at the Beavers' annual Media Day function in the Club Level of Reser Stadium. "Anything past there is flapping your lips.
"Let's be who we are. We expect to get better, and we're excited about the opportunity. But we also respect [the Pac-12 Conference] and our opponents.
"There will be ups and downs, backs and forths … dealing with adversity is something you always have to do, especially in this league.