Oregon State Beavers, coach Jonathan Smith recognized with multiple Pac-12 honors

Pete Martini, Salem Statesman Journal
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Oregon State Beavers wide receiver Anthony Gould (2) reacts after catching a pass for a first down against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium on Oct. 8, 2022, in Stanford, California.
Oregon State Beavers wide receiver Anthony Gould (2) reacts after catching a pass for a first down against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium on Oct. 8, 2022, in Stanford, California.
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Jonathan Smith has rebuilt the Oregon State football program from the 1-11 team he inherited to the 9-3 team they are this season, and Tuesday, he was recognized for it.

Smith was named co-Pac-12 Coach of the Year, in a vote taken by Pac-12 coaches.

Smith shared the honor with first-year Washington coach Kalen DeBoer.

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In all, the Beavers had 19 all-conference selections, most in the Pac-12, including five first-team selections, which tied USC for the most.

Among the first-team selections for Oregon State was West Salem graduate Anthony Gould, who was voted first-team return specialist. He has two punt returns for touchdowns this season for the Beavers.

The other first-team selections for Oregon State were: Jack Colletto (all-purpose), Omar Speights (linebacker), Rejzohn Wright (defensive back) and Damien Martinez (running back), who also was the conference’s Offensive Freshman of the Year.

The five first-team all-conference selections are the most for Oregon State since 2009, when it had seven.

The No. 17 Beavers are set to face Florida at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 17 in the Las Vegas Bowl. 

This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon State football, coach rewarded with the most all-Pac-12 honors