CORVALLIS — Gary Andersen often hits the weight room after practice.
Who's also usually around during the Oregon State coach's 30- or 40-minute session? Marcus McMaryion.
McMaryion did not ditch out on the extra work when he lost the battle to be the starting quarterback in each of the past two seasons. Or when he got moved from the backup spot to third string.
That steady mentality regardless of depth chart position can prove beneficial when the unexpected occurs, such as the two quarterbacks previously in front of McMaryion, Darell Garretson and Conor Blount, going down with injuries last week against Utah.