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By Dave Consolazio, July 22, 2009 7:01 pm

After another impressive campaign in 2008, the Beavers head into the fall with high expectations. Once again being projected out of the top three in the conference (behind USC, Oregon, and Cal), the Beavers are going to have to fill a lot of holes on offense if they hope to play spoiler again this year.

While the most glaring name-brand loss to the offense is wide receiver Sammie Stroughter (drafted 233rd overall by Tampa Bay), the loss of four key seniors on the offensive line might hurt even more.

Included in the departed bunch is former powerhouse left tackle Andy Levitre, drafted 182 spots ahead of the dynamic wide receiver (51st overall by Buffalo). LG Adam Speer, another All-Pac-10 performer, will be sorely missed as well.

With plenty of talent at their disposal, Head Coach Mike Riley and Line Coach Mike Cavanaugh have a lot to work with. But how quickly some of the young starters and depth guys can learn on the job will determine whether 2009 will be a rebuilding year or another shot at the conference title.

Alex Linnenkohl holds off UCLA's Brigham Harwell

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