‘It needed a boost’: Oregon State coach Trent Bray believes he’s upgraded Beaver coaching staff in recruiting

New Oregon State football coach Trent Bray speaks at his introductory news conference on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Corvallis. The Beavers promoted Bray from defensive coordinator to head coach.

Oregon State coach Trent Bray said Wednesday that his 10-man assistant coaching staff, "as coaches and recruiters, it’s probably better than any staff I’ve been on."Leon Neuschwander for The Oregonian/OregonLive

When Oregon State football coach Trent Bray set out to assemble his first assistant coaching staff in December, two important pillars drove his thinking.

First, Bray wanted a staff that excelled in developing talent. He didn’t want to become a program beholden to the transfer portal because of massive roster turnover each year. Develop freshmen and young players so they’re ready when someone leaves.

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