In a coaching search that's been full of uncertainty, one thing is for certain - Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes has kept info close to the vest.

I speak with "sources" every day, but a lot of the intel is speculatory information, but things start to become more clear when you hear the same information from totally unrelated sources in coaching circles.

This "Inside the Mind of Mike" article takes a look at the six most likely candidates to get the Oregon State job (in order, with additional notes), other relevant coaching thoughts/nuggets, and the latest reports by media outlets on the OSU search.

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