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The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano
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The Bald Faced Truth radio show with host, John Canzano. Oregon sports, big opinions, and the best guests. Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, Portland Trail Blazers, and more.
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ESPN.com's Jake Trotter joins the program to discuss the Oregon win over Penn State on the road on Saturday. Trotter was there in Happy Valley and talks about what the environment was like. Trotter liked the Ducks before the game to win and tells Canzano why he liked the Ducks and if they are a true championship contender. Trotter discusses Penn State's losses in big games and whether it's James Franklin's fault or a matter of bad luck. Trotter discusses the Oregon defensive line and whether it stacks up with the other top teams in the country. Trotter says that Ohio State and Oregon are the top two teams in the nation right now.
John Canzano is in talking about the big win by the Oregon Ducks over Penn State on Saturday night. Canzano talks about the atmosphere, the noise, the fans, and compares the experience to what he sees at Autzen Stadium. Canzano discusses the Oregon State Beavers loss to Houston, and Canzano can't comprehend how the Beavers keep inventing ways to lose. Canzano wonders if there should be a changed in coaching in Corvallis. Beaver Blitz's Angie Machado joins the program to discuss the bad start to the Beavers' season, as Oregon State just lost to Houston and fell to 0-5 on the season. Machado talks about what has been going wrong for the Beavers and if there's any hope for the rest of the season. Trent Bray said that no changes are going to happen with the coaching staff in his press conference on Monday, and Machado discusses whether that's the right move or not. ESPN.com's Jake Trotter joins the program to discuss the Oregon win over Penn State on the road on Saturday. Trotter was there in Happy Valley and talks about what the environment was like. Trotter liked the Ducks before the game to win and tells Canzano why he liked the Ducks and if they are a true championship contender. Trotter discusses Penn State's losses in big games and whether it's James Franklin's fault or a matter of bad luck. Trotter discusses the Oregon defensive line and whether it stacks up with the other top teams in the country. Trotter says that Ohio State and Oregon are the top two teams in the nation right now. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!
Beaver Blitz's Angie Machado joins the program to discuss the bad start to the Beavers' season, as Oregon State just lost to Houston and fell to 0-5 on the season. Machado talks about what has been going wrong for the Beavers and if there's any hope for the rest of the season. Trent Bray said that no changes are going to happen with the coaching staff in his press conference on Monday, and Machado discusses whether that's the right move or not.
John Canzano sets the table for No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State with Big Ten Network's Gerry DiNardo and Jake Butt, plus Jon Wilner stops by as does Penn State alum Brian Kappel.
John Canzano talks to Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan tight end Jake Butt ahead of No. 6 Oregon visiting No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night (4:30 p.m., NBC).
John Canzano talks with Jon Wilner ahead of a busy weekend in college football highlighted by No. 6 Oregon visiting No. 3 Penn State (4:30 p.m., NBC).
John Canzano talks to Brian Kappel of Space Monkey Designs and a Penn State alum who is on-site in Happy Valley ahead of No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night.
John Canzano talks to Gerry DiNardo, Big Ten Network analyst and former head coach, ahead of No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night (4:30 p.m., NBC).
John Canzano talks to Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning ahead of the 6th-ranked Ducks visiting No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night, plus Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker and University of Portland head men's soccer coach Nick Carlin-Voigt.
John Canzano talks with Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning ahead of their primetime showdown Saturday night at Penn State (4:30 p.m., NBC).
John Canzano talks to Nick Carlin-Voigt, head coach of University of Portland men's soccer, who has risen to No. 2 in the rankings and take on Gonzaga on Saturday night at Merlo Field.
John Canzano talks to Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker for his weekly conversation ahead of the Beavers home game Friday night against Houston at Reser Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN).
John Canzano is in talking about the SEC already whining and crying about spots in the CFP before anything has even happened. Canzano also questions what it will take for Blazers fans to stand up and not take what ownership has done to the franchise. Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss his Beavers as they head into a week 5 matchup against Houston on Friday. Bray discusses the locker room and whether it has been tough trying to keep the atmosphere positive after the 0-4 start. Brays compares Oregon and Texas Tech's offense and how playing two of the top teams in the nation can help the Beavers this season. Bray discusses his coaching mentor and what the Beavers did successfully against the Ducks in the first quarter. Creative designer and Penn State alum, Brian Kappel, joins the show to discuss the atmosphere that Ducks fans should expect in Happy Valley on Saturday. Kappel illustrates what the whiteout is like and what the Penn State fans do on a gameday against a top team. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!
Creative designer and Penn State alum Brian Kappel joins the show to discuss the atmosphere that Ducks fans should expect in Happy Valley on Saturday. Kappel illustrates what the whiteout is like and what the Penn State fans do on a gameday against a top team.
Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss his Beavers as they head into a week 5 matchup against Houston on Friday. Bray discusses the locker room and whether it has been tough trying to keep the atmosphere positive after the 0-4 start. Brays compares Oregon and Texas Tech's offense and how playing two of the top teams in the nation can help the Beavers this season. Bray discusses his coaching mentor and what the Beavers did successfully against the Ducks in the first quarter.
John Canzano is in talking about the firing of Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State and ponders if universities are too quick in firing head football coaches now. Canzano compares the world of college football to newspaper companies, where only the top ones are surviving and thriving. Later, Canzano previews the Oregon at Penn State game. Canzano still has questions for both teams as they head into the game of the week. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his team as the Vikings host Northern Arizona on Saturday. Barnum talks about Penn State head coach James Franklin, with whom he was on the same staff at Idaho State. Barnum talks about the game planning going into this week's game and what the bye week was like. Barnum discusses his situation and compares it to Trent Bray's. Barnum tells Canzano how he deals with the fans wanting him fired and how he addresses the struggles with his team. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!
Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his team as the Vikings host Northern Arizona on Saturday. Barnum talks about Penn State head coach James Franklin, with whom he was on the same staff at Idaho State. Barnum talks about the game planning going into this week's game and what the bye week was like. Barnum discusses his situation and compares it to Trent Bray's. Barnum tells Canzano how he deals with the fans wanting him fired and how he addresses the struggles with his team.
John Canzano looks back at the Civil War rivalry blowout in Eugene and what it means going forward for the Ducks and Beavs, plus an early look at Saturday night's primetime showdown in Happy Valley as Oregon visits Penn State.
John Canzano talks to Zachary Neel, Oregon Ducks beat writer for USA Today's Ducks Wire and host of the BLEAV in Oregon podcast, about the Ducks big win over Oregon State and upcoming primetime road test at Penn State.
John Canzano is in talking about the Civil War. This is the last Civil War that is officially on the schedule between the Ducks and Beavers, and Canzano ponders whether this game should continue to be played after this season. Canzano is talking youth sports and emphasizing how crazy some of the prices, fans, refs, coaches, and travel has gotten when it comes to watching your kid play sports. The BFT jury reconvenes and discusses the topics of the Civil War and Marcus Mariota. Warren Spady, the man who sculpted the platypus trophy, joins the show to discuss the backstory of the trophy. Spady wonders why the athletic directors haven't adopted the trophy for the Civil War game. Spady says that he never got recognition for making the trophy until John Canzano wrote his column in 2004 wondering why the Civil War didn't have a trophy. Spady will be featured on College Gameday on Saturday, and talks about that experience he had with ESPN. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the show to preview week 4 of the college football season. Wilner and Canzano make their picks for the biggest games of the week. Wilner thinks that the Civil War may be a little closer than Vegas says. Wilner makes the case for why Oregon State and Washington State would want to continue to play their rivalry games. Wilner gives an upset this week in college football and picks some schools that he thinks could win conferences. Wilner talks about the change to the transfer portal now that it's going to go to one portal window. The 5 at 5, what's on tap, and much more!
Is it possible to touch on a taboo subject at some point soon on your show? PAC 12 commissioner needs to seriously look at the stripes across all sports and consider some serious rehaul, firings and changes, for the sake of the sports, the athletes, the fans and survival of the Pac12 and us competing nationwide ! It is a serious problem no matter how you examine the issue and is almost becoming unwatchable , as the only thing consistent in our conference is the absurd incompetence and dissonance of our officials in all sports and unfortunately it is glaringly apparent and on blast in the major and televised sports. So, when we face other schools from better conferences, the competition is frayed and our ability to compete is only as good as our preparation, which is unfortunately dictated far too much by the way the objective rules are forced by subjective out of shape and ill prepared officials. It is almost playing an entirely different sport due to our HORRIBLE officiating, and it
!! OSU - 2018 NCAA ☆ BB ☆ CHAMPS !! AGAINST THE ODDS & SILENCING THE CRITICS, WITH A SHUTOUT GAME 3 VICTORY IN OMAHA, WHAT A EXCELLENT SEASON & SHOWING ~
Best Sports Show to listen to at anytime on radio or podcast. keep doing your thing and thank you for not having to resort to Seinfeld quotes in order completely isolate your demographic. We desperately needed your show in Eugene!