Coach Starts 5 Walks In... on Senior Night....

[redseat]

Since he didn't have any seniors he started the walk ons that barely played. I say Kudos coach!

Oregon State Beavers start 5 walk-ons against Oregon Ducks - ESPN

Beavers start 5 walk-ons vs. Ducks

Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle started five walk-ons Wednesday night in the final home game of the season, which the Beavers lost 65-62 to in-state rival Oregon.

Tinkle, in his first season as head coach of the Beavers, does not have any seniors on the team.

He started four players who made the team in an open tryout Oct. 4 and one who was a practice player last season under former coach Craig Robinson.

He started 6-foot-10 junior Justin Stangel, 6-foot guard AJ Hedgecock and three freshmen: 6-6 forward Matt Dahlen, 6-4 guard Tanner Sanders and 6-3 guard Dylan Livesay.

Those players might not be on the team next season due to a strong recruiting class.

"It was to really give a tribute to our guys for what they've done for us this year on what normally would be a senior-type night," Tinkle said. "Some people might call me crazy and maybe I am, but it was something our guys deserved."

Oregon State pulled to within one with 34 seconds left after a Malcolm Duvivier layup, but Oregon made six free throws in the final 30 seconds to secure the win. The Beavers committed two costly turnovers in the final 1:30.

The Beavers (17-13 overall, 8-10 Pac-12) needed a win to go .500 in conference play for the second time in 25 years. They have lost six of seven.

The Beavers and Ducks play next week in the Pac-12 tournament in Las Vegas.

 

[redseat]

sorry for the big font... I guess it didn't change back when I made it smaller

 

[TrollyMcTroller]

Tinkle.

 

[TrollyMcTroller]

Hedgecock Tinkle.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

And they still almost won the game. Cool story.

 

[kramer1]

I mean...neat and all, but it sounds like he cost the team the win.

 

[ericd7633]

This is a great story, and I'm glad he did it. It may have cost them the win, although playing these guys for like 4 minutes, I doubt it. Oregon State has a top 25 class coming in next year.

 

[redseat]

This is a great story, and I'm glad he did it. It may have cost them the win, although playing these guys for like 4 minutes, I doubt it. Oregon State has a top 25 class coming in next year.

That's why he did what he did. He knew these kids would never play next year. Sure it cost them a win (which they almost won) but I respect the hell out of this coach for doing it!

 

[Jim Rome is Flaming]

Cool story, especially since the loss isn't going to mean much in the grand scheme of things. Good on that coach for giving those guys their due.

 

[douggie]

Tinkle.

Is this a new wrinkle by Tinkle?

 

[redseat]

Is this a new wrinkle by Tinkle?

Does he play with his binkie?

 

[uncfan103]

It was basically the same as senior night. On senior night at most schools the people that have worked their butt off with the team and are not going to be on the team any more are recognized for their contributions and hard work and they get a chance to see the court. The only difference on senior night at Oregon State is the players that won't be back with the team next year aren't actually seniors. But it's the same concept and I think it was a really great gesture by Tinkle and they were still in position to win the game.