My Season

OSU strong safety Daniel Drayton says his team is playing well on both sides of the ball heading into Saturday's matchup with Oregon in the 111th Civil War. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.4 MB, 2:59) -- As told to Joel Odom OSU strong safety Daniel Drayton says his team is playing well on both sides of the ball heading into Saturday's matchup with Oregon in the 111th Civil War. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.4 MB, 2:59) -- As told to Joel Odom

Having played his last college football game, PSU strong safety Micheal Dorsey reflects on the season and his career with the Vikings. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (4.5 MB, 5:37) -- As told to Joel Odom Having played his last college football game, PSU strong safety Micheal Dorsey reflects on the season and his career with the Vikings. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (4.5 MB, 5:37) -- As told to Joel Odom

His last home game was last weekend, and it was a 50-36 loss to Montana State. This Saturday, PSU senior strong safety Micheal Dorsey will put on his uniform for the last time as the Vikings play at Northern Colorado. Dorsey reflects on what turned into a disappointing senior season and talks about the future of PSU football. Listen to... His last home game was last weekend, and it was a 50-36 loss to Montana State. This Saturday, PSU senior strong safety Micheal Dorsey will put on his uniform for the last time as the Vikings play at Northern Colorado. Dorsey reflects on what turned into a disappointing senior season and talks about the future of PSU football. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (5.5 MB, 6:53) -- As told to Joel Odom

With his last career home game coming Saturday night against Washington, Oregon State strong safety Daniel Drayton reflects on some of the most memorable moments of his time at Reser Stadium. (With a little bit about last week's loss at USC thrown in at the beginning.) Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.5 MB, 3:08) --... With his last career home game coming Saturday night against Washington, Oregon State strong safety Daniel Drayton reflects on some of the most memorable moments of his time at Reser Stadium. (With a little bit about last week's loss at USC thrown in at the beginning.) Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.5 MB, 3:08) -- As told to Joel Odom

True to their form this season, the Vikings played a close game last weekend but still came away with a loss. This one was 34-31 at Montana. Micheal Dorsey breaks down that game, and he looks ahead to Saturday's matchup against Montana State, which will be his last home game with Portland State. Listen to his audio diary here: Or... True to their form this season, the Vikings played a close game last weekend but still came away with a loss. This one was 34-31 at Montana. Micheal Dorsey breaks down that game, and he looks ahead to Saturday's matchup against Montana State, which will be his last home game with Portland State. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (3.9 MB, 4:56) -- As told to Joel Odom

Two big games. Two big wins. The Ducks beat USC and then Arizona State, and now they're up to No. 3 in all the national polls. Josh Tschirgi reflects on where the 8-1 Ducks stand with three games to go. He says the stakes rise with each game, and Oregon's next test comes next Thursday at Arizona. After the Wildcats,... Two big games. Two big wins. The Ducks beat USC and then Arizona State, and now they're up to No. 3 in all the national polls. Josh Tschirgi reflects on where the 8-1 Ducks stand with three games to go. He says the stakes rise with each game, and Oregon's next test comes next Thursday at Arizona. After the Wildcats, the Ducks will play at UCLA on Nov. 24 before returning home for the Civil War against Oregon State on Dec. 1. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (4.3 MB, 5:28) -- As told to Joel Odom

Strong safety Daniel Drayton returned from an injury against Stanford last week. He recovered a fourth-quarter fumble as the Beavers beat the Cardinal 23-6 for their third win in a row. This week, Oregon State heads to Los Angeles to play No. 13 USC. Drayton looks ahead to that game and also notes that it was a game against... Ryan Gardner/Associated PressOSU's Daniel Drayton celebrates after recovering a fumble against Stanford on Saturday.Strong safety Daniel Drayton returned from an injury against Stanford last week. He recovered a fourth-quarter fumble as the Beavers beat the Cardinal 23-6 for their third win in a row. This week, Oregon State heads to Los Angeles to play No. 13 USC. Drayton looks ahead to that game and also notes that it was a game against another top team, then-No. 2 California, that seems to have turned the Beavers' season around after a 2-3 start. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.4 MB, 2:59) -- As told to Joel Odom

The score was 7-3 at the end of the first quarter. By the end of the game, it was 73-68. In between, PSU freshman quarterback Drew Hubel threw nine touchdown passes in his first start. Strong safety Micheal Dorsey looks back at the Vikings' shootout loss against Weber State at PGE Park last Saturday, and he explains why a win... The score was 7-3 at the end of the first quarter. By the end of the game, it was 73-68. In between, PSU freshman quarterback Drew Hubel threw nine touchdown passes in his first start. Strong safety Micheal Dorsey looks back at the Vikings' shootout loss against Weber State at PGE Park last Saturday, and he explains why a win at Montana this week would provide a good lift in what has been a frustrating season. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (3.2 MB, 4:04) -- As told to Joel Odom

There was plenty of celebrating during and after No. 5 Oregon's victory against ninth-ranked USC last Saturday, with offensive lineman Josh Tschirgi doing his part in the end zone after touchdowns by Dennis Dixon and Jonathan Stewart. But another big matchup looms, with undefeated and sixth-ranked Arizona State coming to Eugene this week. Tschirgi said the Ducks will have... Greg Wahl-Stephens/Associated PressJosh Tschirgi lifts running back Jonathan Stewart in the end zone following a touchdown by Stewart during the second half of No. 5 Oregon's 24-17 win against No. 9 USC on Saturday.There was plenty of celebrating during and after No. 5 Oregon's victory against ninth-ranked USC last Saturday, with offensive lineman Josh Tschirgi doing his part in the end zone after touchdowns by Dennis Dixon and Jonathan Stewart. But another big matchup looms, with undefeated and sixth-ranked Arizona State coming to Eugene this week. Tschirgi said the Ducks will have no problem getting up for that game. He also talks about the Heisman buzz surrounding quarterback Dennis Dixon. It's a buzz that's getting louder and that will only gain momentum with another Ducks victory this Saturday. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (1.6 MB, 2:00) -- As told to Joel Odom

Mistakes hurt the Vikings in their 38-20 loss at Idaho State. There were turnovers. Sacks. Missed tackles. But strong safety Micheal Dorsey says he believes the Vikings are better than their 2-5 record would indicate, and he and his teammates are ready to prove it, starting against Weber State on Saturday at PGE Park. Listen to his audio diary here:... Mistakes hurt the Vikings in their 38-20 loss at Idaho State. There were turnovers. Sacks. Missed tackles. But strong safety Micheal Dorsey says he believes the Vikings are better than their 2-5 record would indicate, and he and his teammates are ready to prove it, starting against Weber State on Saturday at PGE Park. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (3.9 MB, 4:53) -- As told to Joel Odom

After a week off, strong safety Micheal Dorsey says the Vikings are ready to get back to work. They face a road game against Idaho State on Saturday. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.5 MB, 3:09) -- As told to Joel Odom After a week off, strong safety Micheal Dorsey says the Vikings are ready to get back to work. They face a road game against Idaho State on Saturday. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.5 MB, 3:09) -- As told to Joel Odom

Oregon State's victory at No. 2 California might have shocked the college football world, but it sure didn't surprise Daniel Drayton and his teammates. He talks about the aftermath of the victory and looks ahead to the Oct. 27 Stanford game, when he hopes to return from an injury. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.9... Oregon State's victory at No. 2 California might have shocked the college football world, but it sure didn't surprise Daniel Drayton and his teammates. He talks about the aftermath of the victory and looks ahead to the Oct. 27 Stanford game, when he hopes to return from an injury. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.9 MB, 3:37) -- As told to Joel Odom

Oregon rolled over Washington State last Saturday, and this week the seventh-ranked Ducks head to Seattle to take on Washington. Josh Tschirgi says he is expecting a tough game out of the Huskies. An under-the-weather Tschirgi also talks about how he spent the Ducks' off week two weeks ago. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.7... Oregon rolled over Washington State last Saturday, and this week the seventh-ranked Ducks head to Seattle to take on Washington. Josh Tschirgi says he is expecting a tough game out of the Huskies. An under-the-weather Tschirgi also talks about how he spent the Ducks' off week two weeks ago. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (2.7 MB, 3:28) -- As told to Joel Odom

Daniel Drayton watched from the sideline last week as the Beavers beat Arizona 31-16 to improve to 3-3 for the season. Drayton says his groin injury likely will keep him out of action until Oregon State's matchup with Stanford in two weeks. This week Drayton talks about the Arizona win, Saturday's big game at No. 2 California and why Sammie... Daniel Drayton watched from the sideline last week as the Beavers beat Arizona 31-16 to improve to 3-3 for the season. Drayton says his groin injury likely will keep him out of action until Oregon State's matchup with Stanford in two weeks. This week Drayton talks about the Arizona win, Saturday's big game at No. 2 California and why Sammie Stroughter remains an important part of the team. Listen to his audio diary here: Or download MP3 here. (3.5 MB, 4:27) -- As told to Joel Odom