CORVALLIS – Outside of Friday pre-game walk-throughs, Oregon State has held all its practices outdoors this season. Given Friday’s Civil War weather forecast for steady rain, Wednesday’s wet weather was welcome.
The Beavers have had only a handful of days of practicing in the rain, and very little on game day. Wednesday’s weather was probably the wetness of the season, a nice soaking rainfall to give the Beavers a primer as to what they can expect Friday for Oregon in Reser Stadium.
“The weather has been so good around here all year, so to be able to get outside and have it come down a little bit … it’s perfect for us to prepare,” OSU coach Jonathan Smith said.
Linebacker Jonathan Willis, talking while rain drops fell from his headband, said “it was very smart … it won’t be a surprise Friday.”
Defensive coordinator Tim Tibesar is counting on rain Friday.
“Hopefully this is upset weather,” Tibesar said.
Prepping for Herbert: OSU linebackers coach Trent Bray says the Beavers haven’t faced someone this season comparable to Justin Herbert, Oregon’s 6-foot-6, 240-pound quarterback.
“He’s unique because he has size, athleticism and throws the ball well,” Bray said.
Smith says one thing that makes Herbert dangerous is his approach to running the ball.
“He’s a willing runner but he’s not always looking to run,” Smith said. “Some of those quarterbacks are the toughest when they’re truly looking to throw it, but until it’s not there, then they take off. There’s a ton of that on tape.”
Willis is taking the tough-minded linebacker approach to Herbert.
“He’s another back,” Willis said. “We’re going to come out and shut him down, come out physical.”
Injury update: Smith said cornerback Dwayne Williams has been upgraded to probable for Friday’s game. Williams sustained a knee injury against Stanford two weeks ago, and earlier in the week, Smith thought the senior was doubtful.
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Safety David Morris, who made his 2018 debut last week on special teams against Washington, is unlikely to see the field on defense Friday. Smith thought Morris would play a prominent role on special teams, however.
Get ready for gadgets: Trick plays have been a part of Oregon State’s arsenal in several games this season, particularly on special teams. Don’t expect the Beavers to back off in that regard for the rivalry game.
“I would guess both sides have something,” Smith said. “I think they’re fun. I don’t think we just draw them up and wish that they’ll work. Pretty confident that we carry trick plays into each game.”
Senior sendoff: Oregon State’s 14 seniors plus a redshirt junior play their final college game Friday in the Civil War. As part of their last week in the program, the Beavers ended Wednesday’s practice by carrying each one of them off to the locker room.
Andrew Iademarco, a redshirt junior offensive lineman, is electing to go through Friday’s Senior Day ceremonies.
–Nick Daschel | ndaschel@oregonian.com | @nickdaschel