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Tinkle formally introduced at Oregon State

  • ANNE M. PETERSON, AP Sports Writer
  • Updated

Wayne Tinkle promises to emphasize effort and attitude as Oregon State’s basketball coach. Tinkle comes to the Beavers from Montana, where he took the Grizzlies to the NCAA tournament three times during his eight years with the team. Montana finished below .500 only once during his tenure at his alma mater.

Farewell, Big Joe: In his final, emotional year, OSU center is expected to top 1,000 points
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Farewell, Big Joe: In his final, emotional year, OSU center is expected to top 1,000 points

  • ANNE M. PETERSON, AP Sports Writer
  • Updated

CORVALLIS — Joe Burton’s sobs betrayed his menacing 295-pound frame and bright red Mohawk haircut. Big Joe, as he is known, is winding down his basketball career at Oregon State. Last Saturday, he played his final home game at Gill Coliseum. On Thursday night, he played in his last Civil War rivalry game against Oregon. “Just the guys,” the 6-foot-7 senior center said haltingly through tears when asked to describe his emotions. “I am going to miss the team and playing basketball with these guys.”