The Oregonian · Oct 10, 2017
Canzano: Gary Andersen's exit rooted in Beaver Nation deserving better
Gary Andersen walked away on Monday, threw in the keys, and tore up a contract with Oregon State that would have paid him $12.6 million in guaranteed compensation over the next four seasons.
Why quit? And why now?
That's become the question to ask, even after the Beavers' disappointing 1-5 start. And so maybe we should begin with some of his own words, sent to me via text over the last six weeks.
The Beavers started the season with a 58-27 loss at Colorado State. Andersen appeared agitated after the game, frustrated with the lopsided final score. His communication was laced with it.