Report: Beavs RB Coach Michael Pitre Heading to NFL, Chicago Bears

Oregon State Beavers running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Michael Pitre is jumping to the professional ranks, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg.

Source: #OregonState running backs coach and recruiting coordinator Michael Pitre is set to join the #ChicagoBears staff as running backs coach. Coached Jemar Jefferson and Artavis Pierce with the Beavers. Replaces Charles London, who left to become Falcons QB coach.

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) February 3, 2021

Pitre joined Oregon State’s staff in 2018 when Jonathan Smith became head coach. Prior to his time with the Beavs, he coached at Montana State (RB coach, 2014-17) and Colorado (Grad Assistant for RB/OL, 2012-13).

Oregon State got some solid recruits while Pitre ran things, including 2021’s Damir Collins and studs Jermar Jefferson and Artavis Pierce.

The Oregonian’s Nick Daschel asked coach Smith if the coaching staff was set, the answer was a little veiled.

I just asked Jonathan Smith less than an hour ago if the coaching staff was set. I had a sense he knew something.

“No movement to announce. But I will say just like anytime you do something well, people are going to pursue those people and that those conversations take place.” https://t.co/Vv6e9nfxlL

— Nick Daschel (@nickdaschel) February 3, 2021

As tough as the news might be, it means the Beavers are doing something right.

Some fans will see Michael Pitre leaving OSU football for the Chicago Bears as a big blow. In a way, it’s healthy. Fans should want others to want their coaches. It means they’re doing something right.

— Nick Daschel (@nickdaschel) February 3, 2021

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