Open Practice & Parent/Fan Tailgater

Barbecue firing up before Practice!

For Homecoming, Oregon State's wrestling fans had the opportunity to take in the final Open Practice before the upcoming Intrasquad. Practice took place Saturday, Nov. 1, from 3:30-5:00 pm, followed by the annual Parent/Fan tailgater outside the Wrestling entrance to the practice facility. 

The bleachers in the corner and some cushy chairs that were moved in for the event were filled with eager fans. It was apparent from the activity in the room that the intensity level has been dialed up. There are some good battles brewing for positions that will come to the fore at the Intrasquad on the 6th! You won't want to miss them!

After the finish of practice, it was good to see 

Lining up for laps

some wrestlers continuing to put in a little more time, asking the coaches for advice, etc. Then everyone headed downstairs for some barbecue and tailgating fun before heading for the game or home.

The food was great, some barbecued steaks, french fries that were totally addictive - yum! - 

Barbecuing steaks

and tables of salads and desserts. 

The dessert table

Wrestlers choosing their food

Fans enjoying good food & good company

One last treat for those who hung around long enough, the Oregon State Marching Band was  marching around 

Marching band in action!

campus, entertaining people along the way. The band made a stop right alongside the wrestling tailgater and serenaded the fans with several songs before moving on. They were great! Let's hope we get to hear more from them at some of our home meets again this year!!

Next up is the Intrasquad meet which will be held in Gill Coliseum on Thursday, November 6 at 7:00 pm.

If you haven't read all the previews for the weight classes, be sure to check out the articles at the osubeavers.com website. They are the five articles dated 10-27-14 through 10-31-14.

Parking for the Intrasquad will be easier than on football game days. You should be able to park for free in most of the lots around Gill. Be there to cheer on all the guys! Then come back a week later for the first home dual with Southern Oregon on November 13!

Go Beavs!

Photos were taken with my little pocket camera and it was dark , so they are a bit fuzzy.