BEAVER NOTES: John Robinson praises Riley's game plan

By Kerry Eggers

The Portland Tribune, Sep 30, 2008, Updated Oct 30, 2009 (1 Reader comment)

Oregon State safety Greg Laybourn, from Beaverton, picks off a USC pass late in Thursday night's game. Laybourn's return to the Trojan 2-yard line set up what proved to be the winning touchdown.

CHRIS WILSON / THE PORTLAND TRIBUNE

CORVALLIS — Sean Sehnem handled place-kicking duties for Oregon State in Thursday’s 27-21 upset of USC because regular kicker Justin Kahut is still slowed by a hip flexor.

Walk-on freshman Matt Barker kicked off for the Beavers.

• Through three quarters, freshman Jacquizz Rodgers had 29 carries for 148 yards and two TDs.

• OSU receiver Sammie Stroughter left late in the second quarter after taking a big hit on a 17-yard reception to the SC 9-yard line. OSU officials said he was suffering from leg cramps.

Stroughter sat out the first two series of the third quarter before returning late in the period.

• Former SC coach John Robinson served as analyst for a national radio feed for the game. He said he had a chance to visit with OSU coach Mike Riley – his offensive coordinator for four years – on Wednesday. “Mike’s such a great coach,” Robinson said. “Tonight’s the perfect example of how to game plan. You couldn’t have your team ready to play any better than Mike did in this one.”

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