Lyle Moevao Joins Oregon State Football Program

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CORVALLIS - Lyle Moevao (MOY-vow) of Torrance, Calif., has signed a financial aid agreement and is currently attending Oregon State University, head coach Mike Riley announced Wednesday.

The 6-0 220-pound quarterback from El Camino College enters the program with three years of playing eligibility remaining, plus a redshirt year available.

Moevao completed 167 of 267 pass attempts last season for 2,652 yards and 29 touchdowns. The second team All-Mission Conference selection and Junior College Honorable Mention All-American threw just nine interceptions.

Moevao attended North Torrance High School, starting three years. He was a first team All-Pioneer League selection as a senior.

Oregon State begins preparation for the 2005 season Fri., Aug. 4th. The Beavers open the season Thurs., Aug. 31 hosting the Eastern Washington Eagles at Reser Stadium.

Lyle Moevao-a great all around QB. A gifted athlete and leader who can make an immediate impact to OSU Beaver offense. With an exceptional ability to build trust in his coaches and team, he makes wise decisions at the line of scrimmage. Mentored by the coaching staff of El Camino College, California, for 1 year, he led their team to 11-0 regular season which had not been done in 18 years (almost his age). Note that he was not the official starting QB until the after the 3rd game of the season. Raised by a single mother since he was 3 years old, Lyle has two older brothers. His only sister has always been a strong support in her younger brothers ability to be an uncommon QB.

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