Oregon
Oregon St. AD hospitalized after ‘medical event’
Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes was hospitalized Saturday evening following a “medical occasion” whereas attending an awards ceremony at Fresno State, his alma mater, the Beavers introduced.
Barnes, who performed basketball at Fresno State, was on the faculty to obtain an award. Oregon State in an announcement didn’t specify Barnes’ situation, however college president Jayathi Murthy stated she’s grateful for the care Barnes is receiving.
“Scott Barnes is a pricey buddy, trusted colleague and extremely cherished man throughout the Oregon State and Pac-12 households and your entire faculty sports activities group,” the Pac-12 stated in an announcement. “Our ideas are with Scott and his household presently.”
Barnes, 60, has been Oregon State’s athletic director since December 2016, after earlier stops as AD at Pitt and Utah State. He additionally served as athletic director at Japanese Washington and Humboldt State earlier in his profession.