For those keeping track:
- $15 million gift to expand Goss
- $25 million in gifts for the Field Sports Building
- $48 million Valley Challenge campaign underway
Momentum 📈
Championship baseball. Championship fan experience.
Goss Stadium is adding a new right-field structure, permanent bleacher seating, a dedicated clubhouse, office space for the @CorvKnights and additional amenities for fans. #GoBeavs
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In 2013, NBA player Brian Scalabrine, who averaged just 3 points per game over his career, responded to critics by challenging four volunteers who claimed they could beat him 1-on-1. In a public matchup, he dominated all four games, finishing with a combined score of 44–6.
The event became known as the “Scallenge” and is still remembered as one of the clearest examples of the massive gap between professional athletes and even highly skilled amateur players. By 2013, Brian Scalabrine had already retired from the NBA and was often the subject of jokes due to his limited playing time, with many pointing to his 3.1 points-per-game average as proof he wasn’t far above elite recreational players.
Scalabrine decided to challenge that perception directly. After hearing local players claim they could beat him one-on-one, he organized games against several strong amateur volunteers. The results were decisive—he won every matchup, finishing with a combined score of 44–6, showing that even post-retirement he was operating at a completely different level of speed, strength, skill, and basketball IQ.
The event produced one of the most famous quotes in sports, which remains unchanged:
“I’m closer to LeBron than you are to me.”
The line wasn’t arrogance, but a reality check about the skill gap between NBA players and everyone else. The Scallenge has since become a go-to reference whenever fans underestimate professional-level ability. Scalabrine’s career also included 11 NBA seasons and an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008, along with over 500 games played—an achievement reached by only a tiny fraction of players worldwide.
After one hour of the Rangers-Guardians game, players from Oregon State (Bazzana, Kwan) have 4 hits in 4 at bats, a homer, a double, and two stolen bases.
All all other players have 0 hits #GoBeavs
WCCSG Team Spotlight!🏈🔥
2000-01 Oregon State Beavers! 🦫
Final record: 11-1
Final AP Ranking: #4
Head coach: Dennis Erickson
Pac-10 Co-Champs
Fiesta Bowl Champions
Oregon State-41
Notre Dame-9
At 4 am this morning, as I laid in a deep slumber, I was called to action by my wife who had discovered a spider the size of a half dollar in the bathroom. Without hesitation I arose to combat the intruder. Claire handed me the slant board I’ve been using for rehab, and I immediately knew the spider had no chance. It took but 1 attempt to strike down my opponent. I received hugs and kisses for my bravery and fell back asleep with confidence. Have a day gentlemen. 🕷️