Five Key Returnees - 08.13.01

	August 13, 2001 Five Key Returnees Austin Murphy

RB Ken Simonton [Sr.]
79 points shy of Pac-10 career scoring lead

CB Dennis Weatherby [Jr.]
First team All-Pac-IO, had 13 pass breakups

QB Jonathan Smith [Sr.]
Needs 2,141 yards for school passing record

LB Richard Seigler [So.]
72 tackles, three interceptions as freshman

K Ryan Cesca [Jr.]
94 points last fall is team record for kicker

1 OREGON STATE: After going 11-1 last year, the even-better Beavers are eager to take a shot at the title - August 13, 2001
FAST FACTS: 2000 record: 11-1 (7-1, TI in Pac-10) - August 13, 2001
TELLING NUMBER: 31,000-yard rushing seasons by Ken Simonton, who shares the Pac-10 record with six others. - August 13, 2001
ENEMY LINES: An opposing team's coach sizes up the Beavers - August 13, 2001
SCHEDULE: Strength: 45th of 117 - August 13, 2001