Miscellaneous
Oregon State running back great Ken Simonton joins this week's podcast to re-live his favorite Oregon State memories and to discuss his role as a mentor to today's athletes.1:35 Growing up a baseball fan.3:00 Dennis Erickson told him he would have to give up baseball.4:35 Mike Riley was the main factor in getting him to go to Oregon State.6:00 Loved the slower pace, beauty and greenery of Corvallis. But did not love the weather.7:30 Asked if he expected to have such an immediate impact.8:40 Said he's pretty sure he was not well-liked his freshman year because of his confidence.10:55 What was it that fueled him to achieve all that he did?14:55 What was the best part of being a Beaver?16:40 Asked what his favorite part about being a Beaver was.18:30 Talking about the challenges of not going to the combine or Senior Bowl following his great college career.21:20 Said it's important to not have a bunch of "yes" men in your circle.23:40 Talking about mentoring young athletes.27:20 Talking about his life today.