A couple things ...
-- Here is an early indication of how difficult the road ahead will be for first-year Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith.
The Beavers open the 2018 season on Sept. 1 at Ohio State, and the ridiculously early betting line shows Buckeyes to be 31-point favorites.
Granted, a lot will happen between now and then that could change the spread. But Smith and his team have much to do if they expect to be competitive.
-- This is a brave and compelling piece of writing by Seattle Times columnist Matt Calkins about his own battle with depression in the wake of the apparent suicide of Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski.