The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

Beaver Blitz's Jake Hedberg joins the program to discuss Oregon State football and gives some thoughts, worries, and strengths for the Beavers. Hedberg says that new quarterback Maalik Murphy has all of the skills to take Oregon State to the next level offensively. Hedberg talks about the coaching staff and how head coach Trent Bray evaluated his performance from his first year and made correction...

Steven Vaughan and Judah Newby are in for John Canzano and the guys are talking about the potential new CFP model and if it's a good idea. The guys talk about the University of Oregon football team and what their reputation is around the country, and also give their thoughts on the Trail Blazers summer league team and Hansen Yang. Pick Six Previews, Brett Ciancia, joins the program to preview coll...

Pick Six Previews, Brett Ciancia, joins the program to preview college football. Ciancia publishes a preview magazine for college football and Ciancia thinks that the Oregon Ducks have a lot of talent this season. Ciancia thinks that the Ducks will win the national championship, but it may not be this upcoming season. Ciancia talks about which conference is actually better between the SEC and Big...

John Canzano is in talking about rebooting in sports. Canzano questions what/who in sports needs a reboot most. Canzano says the Trail Blazers need a big reboot at ownership, and once that happens then the team can focus on winning. Later, the BFT jury is back judging who is and isn't guilty in the world of sports. University of Oregon star point guard Jackson Shelstad joins the program to discuss...

University of Oregon star point guard Jackson Shelstad joins the program to discuss what he has been up to this summer. Shelstad is running a youth camp at West Linn High School and would love more children to sign up for the camp. Shelstad talks about the camps he participated in when he was a kid. Shelstad talks about the Oregon basketball team and thinks that the team is rounding out and has a...

Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss college football. McLaughlin is high on Penn State this season and thinks that they could make a run in the Big Ten and potentially nationally. McLaughlin talks about Penn State coach James Franklin and how it hasn't been his fault in some of Penn State's downfalls. McLaughlin also talks about Dan Lanning and what the Ore...

John Canzano is in talking about the potential for the NCAA tournament and the College Football Playoff expanding and if it is good for the sport. Canzano thinks that it's inevitable that the NCAA tournament expands and he is not a fan. Later, Canzano talks about the AP poll and if there should be a push to not have a preseason poll in college football. Erick Olson of the Farm-City Pro Rodeo joins...

Erick Olson of the Farm-City Pro Rodeo joins the program to discuss the rodeo. The rodeo is in Hermiston, Oregon and is taking place August 6-9. Olson talks about corporate sponsors that are now joining the rodeo and making money on it. There are a couple of local kids at the rodeo who are thriving as riders. Olson discusses the demographics of the rodeo and why it's a fun time for the whole famil...

John Canzano is in talking about Coach Prime speaking truth at Big 12 media days. Canzano thinks that there needs to be some sort of salary cap in college football. Canzano talks about Coach Prime and the difference in attitude from the time to he got to Colorado to how he is now. Mark Zeigler of the San Diego Union Tribune joins the show to talk about Grand Canyon University joining the Mountain...

Founder of Hopscotch, Dave Gunderson, joins the program to discuss his charity, Hopscotch. Their mission is to provide healthy, nutritious snacks to students in the low-income communities within the Portland area. Gunderson saw kids struggling to get food and good meals while watching his children participate in sports, and Gunderson felt like he needed to help feed hungry kids. Gunderson talks ab...

Mark Zeigler of the San Diego Union Tribune joins the show to talk about Grand Canyon University joining the Mountain West a year early and what it will mean for the Mountain West conference. Zeigler talks about San Diego State football and the struggles they had last year. Zeigler says no expectations are going into the season for the Aztecs, and there are no fans that are going to be showing up...

John Canzano is in talking about the home run derby in Major League Baseball. Canzano thinks that if the NBA adopted the same idea as a home run derby matching players up in a one-on-one situation that fans would want to tune into that. Canzano is also talking about the NFL and flag football in the Olympics. He relates flag football in the Olympics to the Dream Team in 1992 when basketball gained...

Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins the program live from Big 12 media day. Wilner talks about what the media is gravitating to and what teams are making noise. Wilner discusses the media's decision not to conduct a preseason poll in the conference and how this will actually benefit the conference when it comes to the CFP. Wilner discusses BYU and its relevance in the conference, citing...

John Canzano is in talking about Joey Chestnut and if he is an actual athlete. Canzano questions Chestnut's athletic abilities. Canzano is also talking about the Oregon Ducks football team. Cnazano wonders if the Ducks championship window is still open and for how long it will remain open. Will it close after Phil Knight and the Ducks need to win a championship soon? Or are the Ducks so well posit...

Andy Krakauer joins the program to discuss the life of Lucy Reed. Lucy was a 96-year-old avid sports fan who passed away last week. John Canzano wrote about Lucy on johncanzano.com, and Krakauer tells stories of Lucy as he considered Lucy a "2nd mom". Krakauer tells some great stories.

Texas State President, Kelly Damphousse, and Texas State athletic director, Don Coryell, join the program to discuss Texas State's move to the Pac-12. The two are very excited to be in the new Pac-12 and feel like they are going to be in the premier conference of the Group of 5. Damphousse and Coryell talk about the investments they have put into the school and why Texas State is an up-and-coming...

John Canzano is in talking about the Fourth of July and what people do on the holiday. Canzano also is talking about the Pac-12 being the best big little conference just like Reno, Nevada. Canzano thinks that the Pac-12 has put itself in a great spot in both football and basketball. Canzano also talks about what the Pac-12's strategy could be and if the conference is looking to add another member....

John Canzano is in talking about the Lia Thomas decision at the University of Pennsylvania. Canzano looks for answers when it comes to transgender athletes. Canzano is also talking about ESPN and the narratives and stories that they push out and try to force people to pay attention to. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum, joins the show to discuss the Portland State football team. Barn...

The sports tax man, Robert Raiola, joins the program to discuss sports business with John Canzano. Raiola talks about the "jock tax" in Oregon when it comes to the Portland Diamond Project's effort to get MLB to Portland. Raiola also talks about how college players are now getting incentives in their NIL deals. Railoa talks about how agents are making better deals for the clients. Railoa talks abo...

Attorney Alan Thayer joins the program to discuss the litigation between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West. Thayer is shocked at how long this has lasted and says that this is not normal for a mediation to last this long. Thayer talks about why this has lasted so long and what it could mean at the end of the ruling. Thayer suggests that the Pac-12 may be employing a strategy that pits UNLV and the...

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum, joins the show to discuss the Portland State football team. Barnum discusses the changes the team is undergoing, including the transition to a new quarterback. Barnum talks about summertime and what he did after he finished college. Barnum talks about Costco hot dogs, road trips, football, and much more in a classic Bruce Barnum interview.

John Canzano is in talking about Damian Lillard getting bought out by the Milwaukee Bucks. Canzano talks about the future for Lillard as well as what Lillard's legacy is in Portland. Canzano wonders if Lillard will end up back in Portland at some point in his career. Canzano also talks about the Lia Thomas situation at the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas, a transgender swimmer, got her records...

Ben Golliver of the Washington Post joins the program to discuss NBA free agency and the Bucks' buyout of Damian Lillard. Golliver thinks that the move to waive Lillard was extremely short-sighted and could eventually end up benefiting the Portland Trail Blazers due to the draft picks the Blazers own that are currently Milwaukee's. Golliver thinks there are going to be lots of suitors for Damian L...

John Canzano is in talking about Texas State officially joining the Pac-12. Canzano goes in depth what it means for the conference and for the other members in the conference. Canzano talks about how the brand of the Pac-12 still thrives in this environment. Canzano also talks about the Portland Trail Blazers off-season so far and what it means now that the Blazers bought out Deandre Ayton. WCC co...

Oregon Ducks beat reporter for USA Today’s Duck Wire, Zachary Neel, joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks football team. Neel talks about the big game that will go down in Happy Valley against Penn State and how even if the Ducks were to fall, they have a good shot to stay in the CFP picture. Neel explains how this season is a huge one for defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi. Neel wonders how...