Beavers new Head Coach tours Southern Oregon

Matt Jordan May 30, 2018

Last Updated: May 30, 2018

Medford, Ore — Beaver Nation rejoice, Oregon State University’s newest coach is in town rallying fans for the next football season.

Head Football Coach Jonathan Smith was joined by OSU’s Head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director as part of a state tour brought them through Medford.

Coach Smith is an Oregon State alum and former walk-on who led the Beavs to a Fiesta Bowl victory in 2001.

“People remember the player and respect him for what he will do for Oregon State” said Athletic Director Scott Barnes.

“I think theres some great vibe and energy for what we’ve got going, we’ve got some work to do for sure, this league is competitive, we’ve got some work to do but I’m anxious to get started on it,” said Head Coach Jonathan Smith.

The OSU group is honoring alumni with a dinner tonight before heading off to their next stop.

Matt Jordan May 30, 2018

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.