Beavers Can John: Oregon State has fired coach Jay John, ending his tenure at five and a half seasons. Assistant coach Kevin Mouton will become interim coach, and the Beavers will immediately start searching for a new coach. John had a 72-97 record at Oregon State, including a dismal 28-68 mark in Pac-10 play. Oregon State reached the NIT in 2005, the only post-season appearance in John’s tenure. [1/21/08]