Oregon State athletic director in stable condition after ‘medical event’ causes hospitalization

Oregon State College athletic director Scott Barnes was hospitalized on Saturday after experiencing a “medical occasion” whereas at an awards ceremony at his alma mater, Fresno State. 

“Scott Barnes is a pricey pal, trusted colleague and extremely liked man throughout the Oregon State and Pac-12 households and the complete school sports activities neighborhood,” the Pac-12 mentioned in an announcement, by way of ESPN. “Our ideas are with Scott and his household right now.”

The Oregonian reported that Barnes is in steady situation. 

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Barnes was at Fresno State to just accept an award, as he performed basketball for the college. 

“All of us at Oregon State College are grateful for the medical care that Scott is receiving,” Oregon State president Jayathi Y. Murthy mentioned. 

Barnes has been the college’s athletic director since December 2016 after holding the identical place at different establishments. 

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Barnes started as an athletic director at Humboldt State in 1997, the place he spent three years. Then, he had stints with Jap Washington from 1999-2005, Utah State from 2008-15 and Pittsburgh from 2015-16 earlier than becoming a member of the Beavers in Oregon State. 

“In Barnes’ tenure, OSU Athletics has made vital strides academically and athletically,” the college’s workers listing reads. “Beaver student-athletes are among the many leaders within the Pac-12 Convention for educational accomplishments, the Valley Soccer Heart formally re-opened and the favored Fan Expertise Committee was created. 

A pylon with the Beavers’ brand at Reser Stadium on Could 8, 2021, in Corvallis, Oregon. (Abbie Parr/Getty Photos)

“As well as, he has elevated the emphasis on fundraising and growing a sustainable enterprise mannequin that may guarantee Beaver Athletics continues to progress and thrive, and debuted the BUILD THE DAM Strategic Plan to information this system ahead for future years.”

As a school basketball participant, Barnes reached two NCAA tournaments with the Fresno State Bulldogs and was named second-team all-conference as a senior. 

The ground at Gill Coliseum earlier than a recreation between the Oregon State Beavers and Northwest Eagles on Nov. 27, 2020, in Corvallis, Oregon. (Soobum Im/Getty Photos)

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He transferred to Fresno State after spending time at Jap Montana School, a Division II college.