A confidence boost against the Broncos would be welcome for Oregon State

Gary Anderson hopes to inflict another Premier League defeat on Michael van Gerwen after recovering from a debilitating virus. The Scotsman could not start the defence of his title on night one after being stuck down with a draining bout of flu, but he will return to face world No 1 Van Gerwen this Thursday, live on Sky Sports.Anderson has revealed that he was bed-ridden for much of last week and could not even watch as Van Gerwen began his campaign with a 7-4 defeat against James Wade in Leeds. Im feeling better. Im still not 100 per cent, but Im definitely a lot better than what I was, Anderson told Sky Sports.My son has had chicken pox and Ive not had chicken pox so I thought I might be getting shingles, but it was just a right bad flu going about and it absolutely crippled me. Gary Anderson and Michael van Gerwen shared the PDC Player of the year award I couldnt even stand. From my toes to the top of my head, I was just in so much pain. Even putting a t-shirt on was hurting my back. My skin was that sore, it was terrible. I have never been so ill like that in my life.I had to be ill to miss a game of darts. I never watched it. I was in my bed trying to sleep. I just saw a few of the results the next day, but I never watched any of it.The back-to-back world champion will sharpen his skills on the practice board before heading to Newcastle and is relishing another showdown with Van Gerwen, who he defeated in last years final. I love playing Michael, hes top of the tree and its my place in the world to knock him off. Gary Anderson Im looking forward to it, he said. Remember, hes not won a game yet. It could be two for two. Ill get up the road tonight and Ill get a few hours in and a few tomorrow to get ready for it.I love playing Michael, hes top of the tree and its my place in the world to knock him off. He knows thats what happens - you get to the top and everyone wants to beat you. To me Michael is a darts player, simple as that, if I couldnt beat him I wouldnt be playing darts. The Scot secured his second title after defeating Van Gerwen in the final last May Im there to beat him and hes there to win it. It should be a good one I hope.He fires me up, he gets me going. I think everyone I play are rivals now. Im good friends with Adrian Lewis, but on stage we want to beat each other up. Every player that you play is your rival. Youre mates off the stage, youre not mates on the stage. Debutant Michael Smith has received valuable words of advice from Anderson Anderson has acted as a mentor for Premier League debutant Michael Smith and was bitterly disappointed that he could not offer words of advice as the 25-year-old started his season with two humbling defeats.I was a bit naffed that I could not be there for Michael Smiths first game, said Anderson. That was the thing that kind of got to me.It was his first game in the Premier League and I know what the boys are like, they will have started with the banter so I could have been there to stick up for him.Its a big change for him, a young lad being in that, but I think he will know what to expect this week.Watch night two of the Premier League this Thursday night, starting at 7pm on Sky Sports 1. Or watch for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV Also See: Mardles PL predictions MVG and Andos road to glory Sky Live: Premier League week two Fixtures/results John Brebbia . The 19-year-old Olsen played 34 games with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL this season. In that time, hes recorded 17 goals and 17 assists with 36 penalty minutes. Ted Simmons . Here are his mid-season NBA awards. MVP: (KEVIN DURANT-Thunder) - Has been sensational this season and more importantly, the most consistent player in the league. 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CORVALLIS, Ore. -- With their long losing streak finally over, the Oregon State Beavers were anxious to face Boise State.Its good to get back in the win column, said Treston Decoud, who had a 75-yard interception return for a touchdown in Oregon States 37-7 victory over Idaho State on Saturday. But weve got a lot to work on.The victory snapped a 10-game losing streak for the Beavers that dated back to last season.Victor Bolden ran for 111 yards on just three carries, including a 92-yard touchdown run in the third quarter for the Beavers (1-1), the second-longest in Oregon State history.Wow, that was some Pac-12 right there, Idaho State coach Mike Kramer said about Boldens touchdown off the fly-sweep. As it happened, I was thinking, `Lets go home. Lets go home. Darell Garretson completed 15 of 30 passes for 172 yards. He last had eight carries for 46 yards and a touchdown.The Beavers will face a significant challenge next Saturday against the 2-0 Broncos, who were off this week after beating Washington State last weekend. Oregon State coach Gary Andersen described Boise State as having all the bells and whistles.Garretson, a transfer from Utah State who sat out last season under NCAA rules, scored on a 7-yard keeper and Ryan Nall added a 2-yard TD run as the Beavers ran up a 23-0 lead in the first half. Decoud scored on a 75-yard interception return midway through the third quarter for the Beavers.Its definitely been too long since we won, said Oregon State safety Devin Chappell. We cant get too high on this win. But were going to enjoy it tonight and then get back to work.Jakori Ford scored on a 75-yard run on the first play from scrimmage to open the second half for Idaho State (2-1). It matched the second longest offensive play for the Bengals since Kramer became coach in 2011.Ford finished with 122 yards on eight carries, Idaho States Tanner Gueller threw for 227 yards but was intercepted four times. The Bengals also lost a fumble.We gained quite a few yards (363) but you cant turn the ball over five times in a game and expect to win, Gueller said. Thats kind of the downfall this week. Well try to look at in on film and learn from it.Idaho State is now 0-26 against FBS teams since beating Utah State in 20000.ddddddddddddTAKEAWAYSIdaho State: It was the Bengals second straight loss to a Pac-12 team. Idaho State fell 56-7 at Colorado last weekend. The Bengals were picked to finish 11th in the Big Sky preseason media poll, and 12th among the leagues coaches.Im glad we dont have to play anyone in the Pac-12 next week, Kramer said.Oregon State: The Beavers have one more non-conference game, against Boise State, before embarking on the Pac-12 season. A confidence boost against the Broncos would be welcome for Oregon State, which went 0-9 in the conference last season. The Beavers lost their season opener at Minnesota when the Gophers scored a pair of unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter to win it 30-23.We have to look at whats good, bad and indifferent and then we have to jump right back in, Andersen said.ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: Despite the loss, the Bengals were mostly encouraged by their showing against the Beavers.As a team and as an individual, its good for us to play these teams because, obviously, some of them are better than Big Sky teams, said linebacker Mario Jenkins. So when we play these guys and we feel like were successful, then, obviously, were going to be suited for the Big Sky teams.NEW DIGS: The Beavers christened the newly renovated Valley Football Center, which includes new locker rooms, offices for staff and medical facilities. That locker room and this facility (were) built with expectations, and they (the players) are responsible to go out there and represent Beaver Nation the right way, Andersen said this week.QUOTABLEIt should have been a shutout. Should have been a goose egg, Chappell said. But right now were just going to enjoy the win.UP NEXTIdaho State: Returns home to face Sacramento State in the conference opener next Saturday.Oregon State: The Beavers get a chance to build on the win next weekend against Boise State at Reser Stadium. The Beavers lead the all-time series against the Broncos 6-5. Boise State (2-0) had a bye this weekend after opening the season with a 45-10 over Louisiana-Lafayette and a 28-31 victory at home over Washington State. ' ' '