Episode 196

Beavs Lose To Sam Houston, Blaylock's LLC Trail, FOIA Records Fight, And GoFundMe Records Drop

Oregon State hoops are 3-0, football just face-planted vs Sam Houston, and the Belligerent Beavs are all-in on the FOIA grind. JP walks through the Blaylock LLC timeline, the Sheridan, Wyoming shell-game vibes, and what your GoFundMe dollars are actually funding in the records request saga. We mix jokes, nostalgia, and real frustration while asking what OSU knew and when. Tap in, subscribe, and ride with Beaver Nation’s most chaotic investigative podcast.

• Episode Summary

  In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs podcast, the hosts discuss the current state of Oregon State's football and basketball teams. They highlight the success of a recent GoFundMe campaign aimed at supporting their investigative efforts into potential ethical issues surrounding Brent Blaylock's business dealings and LLC registrations. The conversation delves into the implications of these findings, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in college athletics, all while maintaining a humorous and engaging tone. They explore the trust issues within the university administration, the motivations behind the LLCs associated with Blaylock, and the potential accountability of key figures like Scott Barnes. The discussion highlights the need for transparency and the impact of these events on the university's reputation and the trust of its fans.

• Key Takeaways

  • Oregon State's football team faces challenges while basketball teams show promise.

  • Community support is crucial, as seen in the successful GoFundMe campaign.

  • The discussion highlights the ethical implications of LLCs in sports administration.

  • Brent Blaylock's business dealings raise questions about transparency and ethics.

  • The timeline of events suggests potential conflicts of interest.

  • The podcast emphasizes the importance of accountability in sports organizations.

  • Listeners are encouraged to engage with the content and share their thoughts.

  • The hosts reflect on their past experiences and the evolution of podcasting.

  • Transparency is crucial for rebuilding trust with fans.

  • The LLCs associated with Brent Blaylock raise significant concerns.

  • Brent Blaylock's departure may be linked to the backlash from the Blueprint deal.

  • Scott Barnes' role in the situation is questionable and needs clarification.

  • The university's response to the LLCs is critical for accountability.

  • The Blueprint deal has drawn national attention for its questionable terms.

  • There is a potential scandal brewing within the athletic department.

  • The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the motivations behind the LLCs.

  • The conversation reflects a broader concern about ethics in college sports.

• Soundbites

  "It doesn't look good. It doesn't look good."

  "There's a lot of intent."

  "Why do it right around the time that Oregon State, at least in this latest circumstance, is about to partner with, by all reports, a entity that you helped push them to partner with."

  "that's why we have the records requests."

  "The NIL shadow trail, how an Oregon State officials LLCs moved in sync with Blueprint sports deals."

  "why have two LLCs in two different states that are named after your properties"

  "So why, why and how did that happen? Why and how was he able to walk away?"

  "If you say nothing, you're saying a lot."

  "There's too much evidence to say you can't just omit that it might have been self-serving."

  "we made it to a goal with 20 donors"

  "the beauty in Beaver Nation rallying to do this"

  "I think this is a good time to talk about the GoFundMe for our records request."