The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

John Canzano is in talking about money in sports, especially on the high school level. Canzano wonders if the OSAA is making the right choice by putting a cap on the number of players a high school football team can have on the sidelines during the playoffs. Later, Canzano discusses the Oregon/USC game and talks about how this is a game about trust, and he feels like he can't trust Lincoln Riley a...

University of Oregon special teams coordinator Joe Lorig joins the program to discuss the upcoming Oregon game against USC. Lorig discusses his hobbies, which include fishing and a lot of outdoor activities. Lorig tells Canzano how he keeps his players under control while also playing as fast as possible. Lorig discusses how he loves the purity and love of the game of football on the high school l...

Stanford play-by-play man John Platz joins the program to discuss "The Big Game" between Stanford and Cal. Plats discusses why these two schools still don't like each other and what the game means for these programs. Platz discusses how the Andrew Luck era has been so far for the football team, and Platz thinks that the Stanford program is in good hands. Plats says that as long as Andrew Luck is i...

John Canzano talks with Lake Oswego head coach Steve Coury and College Football Matrix Dave Bartoo as he goes around the world of college football and more.

John Canzano talks to the CFB Matrix Dave Bartoo about all things college football as the season comes down the stretch.

Lake Oswego High School football coach Steve Coury joins the program to discuss the Lake Oswego football team as they head into the OSAA semi-finals. Coury discusses his history of becoming a football coach after he was an All-American at Oregon State as a wide receiver. Coury discusses how the high school game has changed. Coury talks about student athletes transferring in high school, and if the...

John Canzano is in talking about the upcoming Oregon/USC game. Canzano wonders if this is the biggest regular-season game in Oregon history because of the playoff implications that go with it. Later, Canzano discusses Lane Kiffin and whether he will actually leave Ole Miss. Canzano goes in-depth on some of the head coaching candidates for the Oregon State Beavers head football position. Canzano di...

JP Bertram of The Belligerent Beavs podcast joins the program to discuss what his podcast is doing with its GoFundMe page. Bertram made a public records request with Oregon State to try and get documents showing exactly what Oregon State is doing with the money that is being donated, including the Blueprint Sports debacle. Bertram wants to hold Oregon State accountable for the decisions that they...

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss the team's game against Montana over the weekend. Barnum loved playing at Providence Park once again and says that if they played there all the time, it might be a completely different job. Barnum addresses his job status and discusses whether he thinks he will be the head coach of Portland State going forward. Barnum say...

John Canzano is in talking about the week that was in college football, and how the games will affect the upcoming CFP rankings. Canzano sees the talking heads already hyping up the SEC and lobbying for teams like Texas to get into the CFP with three losses. Canzano wonders if a team with three losses should ever get into the playoffs. Later, Canzano discusses Sam Darnold's struggles against the R...

John Canzano is in talking about the upcoming college football weekend, and the Friday night game between Oregon and Minnesota. Later, Canzano discusses the real candidates for the Oregon State job, and lets you know some of the names that the media has pushed aren't real options. The BFT jury is back together, and they bring in a new member of the crew, George Wrighster. The jury discusses the in...

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend in college football. Wilner discusses some of the biggest games and tells Canzano which games he is most looking forward to watching. Wilner isn't surprised by all of the coaching and AD firings because the pressure to win is so much bigger in college football today. Wilner goes in-depth on the UCLA coaching vacanc...

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Portland State President Ann Cudd joins the program to discuss to ton of topics with Canzano. Cudd discusses the contract of Bruce Barnum and whether she thinks Barnum is the right coach for the Vikings. Cudd discusses the Vikings game this weekend from Providence Park against Montana. Cudd discusses all the special things that are planned for this Saturday. Cudd talks about the long history of Po...

Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the show to discuss the upcoming game for the Beavers in Tulsa this next weekend. Walker discusses what it was like being in the locker room after another loss, this time to Sam Houston State. Walker says that the loss to Sam Houston was the lowest point of his career. Walker discusses the injury concerns of the team and previews Tulsa, telling Canzano...

John Canzano is in talking about how coaches should go about talking to the media if they are looking for a new job. Canzano wonders if there is any scenario where coaches can tell the truth and say they are looking for a better job, and it's the right decision to do so. Later, Canzano discusses the firing of Washington State AD Anne McCoy and what it could mean for the Cougars. Oregon State inter...

Portland State head basketball coach Jase Coburn joins the program to discuss his Vikings squad. Coburn is very excited about his team this season and thinks that they can make some noise this year. Coburn tells Canzano that this team is probably the biggest and most athletic team he has had at Portland State. Corburn discusses the process his team has, as they know they have expectations this sea...

New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck joins the program to discuss his team as the Lobos are 6-3 and looking to sneak into the Mountain West championship game. Eck tells Canzano how he went about building a roster when he got to New Mexico. Eck is in his first year at New Mexico after coming from Idaho. Eck discusses what it's like coaching New Mexico and addresses rumors that he has been in co...

Oregon State interim head football coach Robb Akey joins the program to discuss the Beavers loss to Sam Houston State over the weekend. Akey tells Canzano that he has been sick to his stomach thinking about how the Beavers lost the game, but he's excited for the opportunity to battle Tulsa this weekend. Akey discusses the Beavers health status as they get ready to go on the road.

John Canzano is in discussing the Donald Trump interview that the President did with Pat McAfee, and is asking the question of how much politics should be in sports. Canzano wonders if McAfee should have even done the interview with the President or if he should have declined it. Canzano discusses the Oregon Ducks win and what it means for the CFP rankings. Later, Canzano breaks down the latest CF...

Washington goalie Tanner Ijams joins the program to discuss the Huskies' soccer team. Ijams discusses the heartbreak the team felt after their teammate, Mia Hamant, passed away from kidney cancer. Ijams discusses how the team dealt with the tragedy and how they will always continue to think about her. Ijams discusses the difficulty the team had when they found out about Hamant's death, and having...

Oregon State wrestling coach Chris Pendleton joins the show to discuss his team as they are getting set to have their home opening match. Pendleton discusses his team and the high expectations the Beavers have this season. Pendelton says this is a project team, but they have a lot of talent.

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his team's upcoming game at Providence Park against Montana. The Vikings are coming off a loss to Sacramento State last week, and Barnum tells Canzano what went wrong in the defeat. Barnum discusses how important it's going to be to have a good crowd as the game this week will be played at Providence Park.

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in for John Canzano, discussing the Oregon win over Iowa. Newby thinks that Oregon is a CFP contender, but may not be a national championship contender. Later, they discuss the loss by the Beavers to Sam Houston State and wonder if this is rock bottom for the Beavers. Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the Oregon victory...

BeaversEdge's Ryan Harlan joins the show to discuss the disaster that was the Oregon State loss to Sam Houston State over the weekend. Harlan discusses who he would like to see be the next Oregon State head coach. Harlan discusses whether there is anything that the Beavers have done this season that is sustainable for next season.