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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Interstate 5 pillars next to Hawthorne Park will get mural makeover ... Monical will plead to Washington robberies ... Some Ashland residents lose irrigation to safeguard water supply ... Interstate 5 pillars next to Hawthorne Park will get mural makeover ... Monical will plead to Washington robberies ... Some Ashland residents lose irrigation to safeguard water supply ... COLLEGE FOOTBALL The year of upsets for the Beavers CORVALLIS — In 1967 mighty Southern California, led by O.J. Simpson, came to Corvallis and unexpectedly lost 3-0 to the Beavers. Comment By ANNE M. PETERSON MailTribune.com By ANNE M. PETERSON Posted Sep. 25, 2008 at 12:01 AM By ANNE M. PETERSON Posted Sep. 25, 2008 at 12:01 AM GLANCE --> recap: Xxxxx up next: Xxxx » Read more X GLANCE recap: Xxxxx up next: Xxxx » Social News "CORVALLIS — In 1967 mighty Southern California, led by O.J. Simpson, came to Corvallis and unexpectedly lost 3-0 to the Beavers. It was the season's only loss for the top-ranked Trojans, who went on to claim the national championship. To this day it is one of Oregon State's greatest moments — and the only time the Beavers have ever knocked off a top-ranked team. They'll get another chance tonight, when again a top-ranked USC team visits Corvallis. The '67 Oregon State team became known as the Giant Killers because they also knocked off then-No. 2 Purdue and tied then-No. 2 UCLA before beating the Trojans. Simpson gained 188 yards on 31 carries on a field that was a muddy mess from November rains. But it all boiled down to a second-quarter field goal by Oregon State kicker Mike Haggard. Of his three attempts, a 30-yarder with 5:18 left before halftime was the only one he made. "The whole game I didn't think that field goal would hold up," the late coach Dee Andros said in an interview with The Oregonian years later. "The conditions didn't bother O.J. a bit, and it was just a well-played defensive game by both teams." Andros was known as the Great Pumpkin because of his girth and penchant for Orange jackets. One of his greatest achievements was that Giant Killers team, which finished 7-2-1 and ranked No. 7. One of his assistants was Bud Riley, father of current Oregon State coach Mike Riley. The coach, then a teenager, was in the stands was in the stands for the game. "It was real exciting to be around and be a kid going to the games," Riley said. Oregon State hasn't played a No. 1 since a 28-20 loss to USC on Nov. 6, 2004, memorable because the game was played in thick fog. U LALICH OSU BOUND By ANNE M. PETERSON MailTribune.com By ANNE M. PETERSON Posted Sep. 25, 2008 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. fantasy football Buyer Beware on Aging RBs for Fantasy Jun. 18, 2015 at 7:10 pm Fantasy Football Outlook for Colts Stars Jun. 17, 2015 at 7:50 am Fantasy Footabll Breakdown of Top TEs Jun. 14, 2015 at 2:10 am Buying, Selling OTA Fantasy Buzz Jun. 13, 2015 at 7:00 am Rookies Making Immediate Impact in OTAs Jun. 10, 2015 at 7:00 am Fantasy Outlook for Packers Stars Jun. 10, 2015 at 2:43 am Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501