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What Trent Bray said after Oregon State beat Colorado State

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October 6, 2024

What Trent Bray said after Oregon State beat Colorado State

CORVALLIS — After Oregon State beat Colorado State 39-31 in double overtime Saturday to move to 4-1 on the season, Beavers coach Trent Bray talked about the game’s wild finish and what OSU can take away from it.

Here’s a transcript of Bray’s postgame interview session with reporters, edited for brevity and clarity.

Bray: That showed me a lot. Yeah, watch the film. There’ll be lots to clean up and lots we got to do better, but the way they came on and responded is big time.

Q: To start the game with two turnovers and then for it to go to double overtime, how do you feel about the resiliency of your team through that?

Bray: Yeah, I feel great about it. And Gevani (McCoy), same thing. He shows up in those moments. When we need him to make the throws and lead the offense, he does it. That’s probably his best quality.

Q: Trent, you’ve had four games now where the fourth quarter really the game was pretty much in hand. Was this fun tonight? I’m just curious how you felt about how the way this thing went?

Bray: Right after the fourth-down stop, it was a lot of fun. But no. I mean, you’re in the moment, you aren’t recognizing it, but it’s great win, because it is our first real challenge in the fourth quarter to have to go win the game. To watch them do that was great.

Q: Defensively, in the fourth quarter you guys gave up a lot, but then in overtime, what do you think got into your defense a little bit there? Because they did pretty much shut down Colorado State there at the end.

Bray: They did. I think it’s just, we’re just in that same kind of, there’s going to be ups and downs right now with our youth and inexperience. They’re gaining a lot of it, but I think that’s probably the biggest thing. We got to get to a level where we can sustain throughout the whole game. That’s the biggest improvement we need to make on defense.

Q: Trent, that final drive to set up the Everett field goal. Looking back on it now, how big? A) Josh gray jumping on that fumble, and then B) Everett hits a big kick like that. In that moment when your guys were trailing, was there any doubt, or was there complete confidence and mindset in this team they’d go down the field and get in field-goal range?

Bray: There was no doubt for those guys. They believed, they knew they were going to do it, they went down and did it. And then, like I said on, I think Monday, I have every faith in Everett’s ability to make those kicks. And we gave him good protection, which helps the kicker a ton, and he was able to knock it through. Clutch kick.

Q: Trent, so much happened there at the end. Obviously the overtimes, the final two minutes. Just off the top of your head, your mind’s eye. What are the plays that stand out in your mind?

Bray: We had three third and longs in the touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. We get off the field there, the game’s over. That stands out in my mind. We got to get off the field in third and extra long, third and long. We can’t let teams stay in there.

Q: Is that just part of being a head coach that you only see kind of where there’s room for improvement?

Bray: Oh, absolutely, that’s just who I am anyway, yeah.

Q: You’ve been talking about it already, but just the resiliency of this team. What did they show to you tonight, and what did they sort of say about the team overall?

Bray: Yeah, I think it says a lot about their ability, again, to handle these tough moments, handle adversity. When things aren’t going great for us, they respond and with toughness and grit. And it’s a great quality to have. And so there’s going to be games, I mean every year you can point out a couple games in those tight, one- or two-point games that swing a season. And I think so. That’s why I think this win was so big to be able to pull it out.

Next game: Oregon State (4-1) at Nevada (2-4)

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Q: The throw to the tight end has not been big the first four games. Was that a big part of the plan today? Or did it just sort of evolve to get it to Jermaine (Terry)? Because I think he had six or seven catches tonight.

Bray: Yeah, it evolved. And then I think, Purdue was going to be tough, because of all the man-to-man coverage they played, the defense that they played. We got a little bit more zone tonight than what we’d seen from the last couple of teams, so I think that helped the tight ends get free a little bit more. So it was an effort to involve them in the passing game, but it also was part of just what we got. They were open to that.

Q: Jam leaves the game early. How big was Gevani’s play to be able to run the ball effectively the way he did? I mean, he had three touchdowns.

Bray: Yeah. I mean, he’s really — and Coach (Ryan) Gunderson’s doing a great job of using his legs to help us move the ball to score. And then, you know, it is unfortunate what happened to Jam, but that backfield, Hankerson coming in and running extremely well. And then we got to get solid going more now, they’ll have more opportunities. So that’s the good part about it, is the depth in that room.

Q: You hadn’t thrown the ball much all night, except in the fourth quarter, when you absolutely had to, showed some ability to throw the ball. Can you build off that and continue to throw the ball, maybe more than we’ve seen so far this season?

Bray: Yeah, I think so. Again, throwing the ball and not throwing the ball, you look at how the game’s going, and we’re, I mean, what was it? Eight minutes down to score the touchdown that put us up 11? So when you can do that to a team. Again, I think Gundy does a great job of calling the game that’s happening and not trying to force things. Oh, I need to have throws, or I need to have runs. He stays within what’s working. I think he does a great job.

Q: You talked about the depth in the backfield. Any update on Jam (Griffin)?

Bray: To be determined.

Q: What stands out to you about that defensive sequence in double overtime and what do you think that can do for this defense?

Bray: Yeah, I think that that should be huge for our confidence, the ability to close the game out and pull up when we need to. I think that should be a big-time confidence for them. Because there’s a lot of ability on that side of the ball. We just got to get it more consistent for the whole game, but, but I like the way they play and they step up when it counts.

Q: It’s the second time in as many games where you’re seeing kind of Gevani be able to put the team on his back in a critical situation. Is he just a gamer? Is that just how he’s wired in those situations?

Bray: Yeah, I think he is. You look at what we were able to do to close out both halves — the first half, and then the second half and really all season we’ve scored or put ourselves in positions to score in every single game, and left no time for the other team. Yeah, he’s just a clutch player.

— Nick Daschel covers the Oregon State Beavers. Reach him at 360-607-4824 or @nickdaschel. Listen to the Beaver Banter podcast or subscribe to the Beavers Roundup newsletter.

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Colorado mom, 6-year-old son found dead in Canyonlands National Park in apparent murder-suicide

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January 10, 2026

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Colorado mom, 6-year-old son found dead in Canyonlands National Park in apparent murder-suicide

A Colorado woman and her 6-year-old son were found dead in Canyonlands National Park near Moab, Utah, this week in what appears to be a murder-suicide, law enforcement officials said.

Park rangers responded to a suspicious vehicle parked in a no-camping area near Shafer Trail in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, the San Juan County, Utah, Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Park rangers found an unresponsive 6-year-old boy in the vehicle and started life-saving measures, but the boy was pronounced dead when he arrived at the hospital.

The woman was found dead outside of the vehicle.

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Battle with the Blue Jackets | Colorado Avalanche

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January 10, 2026

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Battle with the Blue Jackets | Colorado Avalanche

Columbus Blue Jackets (18-18-7) @ Colorado Avalanche (32-4-7)

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After a homestand-opening win on Thursday, the Avalanche hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets for Next Gen Night on Saturday. This is the second and final regular-season matchup between the teams in 2025-26, as the Avalanche defeated the Blue Jackets 4-1 in Columbus on October 16th.

A Big Night at Ball

Josh Manson recorded the first two-goal and four-point game of his career, along with a Gordie Howe hat trick, as the Avalanche defeated the Ottawa Senators 8-2 at Ball Arena on Thursday. Manson was one of five Avs to post at least three points on Thursday, alongside Nathan MacKinnon (1g/3a), Ross Colton (3a), Brock Nelson (2g/1a) and Cale Makar (1g/2a). Additionally, Brent Burns added a goal for Colorado while Scott Wedgewood stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced in net for the Avs. With the victory, the Avalanche extended its home win streak to 16 games.

At 10:11 of the first period, Manson opened the scoring with his third goal of the season via a shot from the point through traffic. MacKinnon doubled Colorado’s lead at 17:14 of the first period with his 36th goal of the season via a shot from the slot set up by Necas. The Avs took a 3-0 lead at 2:35 of the second period when Makar scored his 13th tally of the season via a left-circle shot after receiving a drop pass from MacKinnon. At 5:08 of the middle frame, Shane Pinto put the Senators on the board. The Senators momentarily made it 3-2 with 13:41 remaining in the second period, but the goal was disallowed after the Avs successfully challenged for offside. After the disallowed tally, the clock was reset to 13:48.

Necas gave the Avs a 4-1 lead on the power play at 11:46 of the second period with his 20th goal of the season via a sharp-angle one-timer from the bottom of the left circle set up by MacKinnon. At 12:03 of the middle frame, Burns made it 5-1 with his sixth goal of the season via a right-point shot through traffic. Nelson gave the Avs a 6-1 lead on a five-on-three power play at 14:23 of the second period with his 20th goal of the season via a right-circle one-timer set up by MacKinnon’s cross-ice feed. The Avalanche took a 7-1 lead at 16:48 of the middle frame when Manson scored his second goal of the game and fourth of the season via a one-timer from the point set up by Jack Drury’s feed. At 18:04 of the middle frame, Nelson scored his second tally of the game and 21st of the season via a right-circle one-timer set up by Ilya Solovyov’s feed from the left point. Brady Tkachuk made it 8-2 with a shorthanded goal from the doorstep at 7:03 of the third period.

Leading the Way

Nate the Great

MacKinnon leads the NHL in goals (36) and points (78) while ranking tied for third in assists (42).

All Hail Cale

Makar leads NHL defensemen in points (51) and assists (38) while ranking third in goals by blueliners (13). Among all NHL skaters, he’s seventh in assists.

Marty Party

Necas is seventh in the NHL in points (55) and tied for ninth in assists (35).

Series History

In 70 previous regular-season games against the Blue Jackets, the Avalanche has a record of 45-19-1-5.

Defeat on the Road

The Blue Jackets lost 5-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. In the first period, Columbus took a 2-0 lead after goals from Boone Jenner at 8:24 and Kent Johnson at 10:41 before Reilly Smith put Vegas on the board at 12:20. The Golden Knights took a 4-2 lead after second-period goals from Smith at 5:19, Jack Eichel at 13:07 and Mark Stone on the power play at 18:44. Kirill Marchenko scored for the Blue Jackets to make it 4-3 at 14:28 of the third period before Brett Howden gave the Golden Knights a 5-3 lead at 16:14 of the final frame.

Contributors Against Columbus

MacKinnon has posted 26 points (7g/19a) in 22 games against the Blue Jackets.

In nine contests against Columbus, Makar has registered 17 points (6g/11a).

Necas has recorded 21 points (4g/17a) in 26 games against the Blue Jackets.

Producing Offense for Ohio’s Team

Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets in points (46) and assists (30) while ranking tied for first in goals (16).

Marchenko is tied for the team lead in goals (16) while ranking second in points (35) and tied for second in assists (19).

Dmitri Voronkov is third on the Blue Jackets in points (28) and goals (15).

A Numbers Game

30

Colorado’s 30 five-on-five goals since December 19th (10 games) are the most in the NHL during that span.

63

The Avalanche’s 63 second-period goals lead the NHL.

3.94

Colorado’s 3.94 goals per game since December 1st lead the NHL during that span.

Quote That Left a Mark

“It was fun. I don’t think he’s ever seen that before. He’s seen me fight. He’s maybe seen me score. But I don’t think he’s ever seen—actually, nobody’s ever seen that before out of me in the NHL. So, it was a first for everybody, including myself.”

— Josh Manson on recording a Gordie Howe hat trick with his father, former NHLer Dave Manson, in attendance

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Colorado man heads to Washington, D.C., to gain support for Marshall Fire survivors

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Colorado man heads to Washington, D.C., to gain support for Marshall Fire survivors

Four years after the fire, recovery is still incomplete for some Marshall Fire victims. A Colorado man is joining wildfire survivors from across the country to push lawmakers to make changes and provide support for survivors still rebuilding.

Recently, a historic $640 million settlement was reached with Xcel Energy, but the Coloradans who lost everything in the Marshall Fire might not be receiving all the money that they’re owed. Some settlements could be taxed, while others were paid in full.

Benjamin Carter

“I was the fourth responding fire engine to the Marshall Fire. By the end of the night, I was triaging homes in the neighborhood that I grew up in,” said former firefighter Benjamin Carter. “I’ve seen how much the community’s hurting, and I just wanted to do whatever I could to help.”

Carter is now fighting for those who lost their homes, including his mother. He’s working with an organization called After the Fire, joining up with wildfire survivors in Oregon, Hawaii and California. This week, Carter flew to Washington, D.C., to speak with lawmakers about how they can help survivors rebuild.

In 2024, lawmakers passed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act, which exempted wildfire survivors from taxes on related settlements, among other tax relief. But the bill expired last week, shortly after Xcel agreed to settle over the Marshall Fire.

“If the people don’t have to pay taxes on the damages, then it helps them rebuild,” Carter explained. “Some of the smaller attorneys still haven’t received payment, so all those people will be subject to those taxes; all the attorney fees, and what the actual settlements end up being. And, of what they’re actually getting at the end of the day, that’s been a huge challenge.”

Congress has already proposed extension options. But Carter hopes that by sharing their stories, legislators will act before survivors lose anything else.

“With a lot going on in Washington and everything, the representatives don’t always know about all the issues. And so, we want to educate them on this issue and hopefully gain their support,” Carter said.

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