ESPN: Beavers move on without James Rodgers
Mike Riley was forced to address two realities this week that pulled his Oregon State team in different directions.
First reality: Receiver and return man James Rodgers, an All-America candidate, was done for the season with a knee injury. That's a huge blow for a team that appeared to be finding itself over the past two weekends, particularly on offense.
"You can’t spin the disappointment; I’m not going to try," Riley said.
Second reality: Injuries are part of the game and seven games remain for a team that believes it can be a factor in the Pac-10 race. The Beavers ...