Running Backs Lead the Way in the Spring Game
May 1, 2010 Corvallis, Ore. - With Heisman Trophy candidate running back Jacquizz Rodgers watching on the sidelines, it was his understudies that took center stage at Oregon State's annual Spring Game at Reser Stadium in front of 7,141 fans.
Sophomore Jordan Jenkins, a graduate of West Salem High School, rushed for 112 yards on 26 carries while junior Ryan McCants had 74 yards on 24 attempts. Sophomore Jovan Stevenson, also a key member of the running back corps, had just five yards on four attempts after sustaining a hip pointer injury.
"Jordan and Ryan both ran physically today," OSU head coach Mike Riley said. "It was very impressive. The blocking in a lot of the runs was good and the production was also good." Overall, the scrimmage was offense vs. the defense. The offense generated six touchdowns and three field goals. Most of the touchdowns came late in the game with the first and second units on the sidelines, but quarterback Ryan Katz did engineer at 7-play 67-yard drive culminating with a 14-yard touchdown pass to receiver Markus Wheaton to open the game.
"There were a lot of plays; I'm glad everyone basically got to play," Riley said. "There were enough positive things that we can feel good about heading into the summer and fall camp." Katz ended the game completing 9 of 20 passes for 123 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Lake Oswego's Jack Lomax came in late in the scrimmage and tossed three touchdown passes, all to Medford's Mitch Singler, including a 66-yard strike. Cody Vaz was 8 of 13 for 60 yards and Peter Lalich 6 of 12 for 47 yards.
The Beavers' first team defense, minus All-America candidate tackle Stephen Paea, struggled early before finding a groove and stopping the offense on three downs four consecutive times. Sophomore starting end Taylor Henry had a banner game with four quarterback sacks and five overall tackles-for-loss.
Oregon State returns to the practice field Aug. 9 to begin preparations for the 2010 season that starts Sept. 4 at TCU on ESPN.
SCORING PLAYS Markus Wheaton, 14-yard pass from Ryan Katz (Kahut kick missed) - 7 plays, 67 yards Justin Kahut, 25-yard field goal - 10 plays, 63 yards Justin Kahut, 41-yard field goal - 8 plays, 52 yards Justin Kahut, 31-yard field goal - 8 plays, 56 yards Jordan Jenkins, 2-yard rush (Kahut kick) - 9 plays, 50 yards Mitch Singler, 5-yard pass from Jack Lomax - 6 plays, 70 yards Mitch Singler, 5-yard pass from Jack Lomax - 9 plays, 70 yards Mitch Singler, 66-yard pass from Jack Lomax - 4 plays, 70 yards Ryan McCants, 1-yard rush - 6 plays, 70 yards
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING (No-Yds-TD) Jordan Jenkins, 25-117-1; Ryan McCants, 24-74-1; Aaron Nichols, 2-15; Jovan Stevenson, 4-5; Ryan Katz, 8-3; Cody Vaz, 4-(-20).
PASSING (Att-Comp-Int-Yds-TD) Jack Lomas, 20-13-1-279-3; Ryan Katz, 20-9-1-123-1; Cody Vaz, 13-8-0-60-0; Peter Lalich, 12-6-1-47-0.
RECEIVING (No-Yds-TD) Mitch Singler, 6-147-3; Darrell Catchings, 3-45; Jordan Bishop, 3-36; Aaron Nichols, 3-35; Obum Gwacham, 1-33; Dylan Parsons, 1-31; Markus Wheaton, 2-28-1; John Reese, 2-26; Joe Halahuni, 2-22; Colby Prince, 1-20; Jordan Jenkins, 3-17; Garett Hall, 2-16; Clayton York, 1-14; James Rodgers, 1-10; Geno Munoz, 1-8; Kevin Cummings, 2-4; Jovan Stevenson, 1-1.
DEFENSE TACKLES Jordan Poyer, 10; Levi Levasa, 8; Taylor Henry, 7; Brian Watkins, 7; James Dockery, 6; Michael Doctor, 6; Josh LaGrone, 6; Suaesi Tuimaunei, 6; Brandon Hardin, 5; Uani `Unga, 5; Anthony Watkins, 5; Charlie Gilmur, 6; Devon Kell, 4; Josh Parish, 4; Rashaad Reynolds, 4; Feti `Unga, 4; Walker Vave, 4; Tony Wilson, 4; Keo Camat, 3; Zane Norris, 3; Dwight Roberson, 3; Rueben Robinson, 3; Andrew Seumalo, 3; Nathan Hannah, 2; Castro Masaniai, 2; Gabe Miller, 2; Lance Mitchell, 2; John Braun, 1; Kevin Frahm, 1; Evan Hull, 1; Jordan Jenkins, 1; Ben Motter, 1; Kaua Olds, 1; Tonu Tuimalealiifano, 1.
TACKLES-FOR-LOSS Taylor Henry, 5-33; Devon Kell, 2-15; Nathan Hannah, 2-11; Gabe Miller, 2-11; Feti `Unga, 2-6; Walker Vave, 1-9; Josh Parish, 1-5; Charlie Gilmur, 1-1; Jordan Poyer, 1-1; Dwight Roberson, 1-1.
SACKS Taylor Henry, 4-25; Devon Kell, 1-11; Walker Vave, 1-9.
INTERCEPTIONS James Dockery, 1-39; Dax Dilbeck, 1-15; Anthony Watkins, 1-2.
PASSES BROKEN UP James Dockery, 3; Keo Camat, 1; Brandon Hardin, 1; Josh Parish, 1; Rashaad Reynolds, 1
FORCED FUMBLES Dax Dilbeck, 1; Suaesi Tuimaunei, 1.
FUMBLE RECOVERIES Nathan Hannah, 1; Brandon Hardin, 1; Andrew Seumalo, 1.
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