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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 3h

Monday Mailbag comes out tomorrow. Best questions get published. A lot of questions are swirling right now. Have at it. Ask away.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 4h

Sifting through the wreckage of Week 6... Oregon Ducks, Oregon State, Pac-12, Washington, Washington State, Big Ten, Stanford-Cal, and much more. (PS: Why does 49ers GM John Lynch look annoyed at my photographer at Autzen Stadium?) Read:

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Canzano: Sifting through the wreckage of Week 6

My ‘day-after’ thoughts.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 19h

Oregon State's football season makes you perform mental gymnastics. Bowl game? Pac-12 title contender? Pac-12 champ? How far could the Beavers go? Column:

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Canzano: Oregon State catches lightning in a bottle

Beavers make you wonder where this is going.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 22h

Oregon turned the ball over seven times on Saturday. UCLA controlled the line of scrimmage and ran off winners. Bruins 17, Ducks 15. My takeaways:

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Canzano: UCLA knocks off Oregon, raising questions

A lot to unpack after an upset loss.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

JaMarcus Shephard's first victory came before he was hired. His agent fought -- and won -- as he negotiated for a football-specific GM. The Saturday Special hits OSU, Oregon, Washington's hot seat, WSU's woes, Pac-12 regrets, USC travel, and more. Read:

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Canzano: Some wins come before you’re hired

Saturday Special deals with hot seats and good hires.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We all need a coach "Jimbo" sometime, don't we? A player. A coach. So many lives changed. My column on the power of community college basketball:

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Canzano: We all need a coach “Jimbo” don’t we?

A Friday human-interest story.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Asked Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning how we get the postseason in college football tightened up. What would it take? "TV money," he said. "We need some TV money. And tell them you'll pay." (Full episode: youtu.be/x3TmI-W_TGw) Watch the clip:

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Oregon State coach JaMarcus Shephard told his players, "Don't be drinking the Kool-Aid. Don't drink it. It's poison." YouTube:

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Oregon State's JaMarcus Shephard talks Ocho Cinco, Jesse Legree, San Diego State | BFT: Unfiltered

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Dan Lanning went 1-on-1 in front of the UCLA showdown. Oregon Ducks' coach is drinking (and spilling) tea. YouTube:

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Dan Lanning goes 1-on-1 in front of UCLA clash | BFT: Unfiltered

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

My Week 6 picks, thoughts, and predictions are in. I was 13-2 picking winners straight up and 10-5 against the spread last week. Link:

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Canzano: Week 6 winners, picks, and predictions

I went 13-2 last week...

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Dana Altman was authentic, candid, and powerful to the end. A special edition of "BFT: Unfiltered" on YouTube:

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Dana Altman retires as Oregon Ducks basketball coach | BFT: Unfiltered

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"Dana was very emotional. It's just not in his nature to quit." The backstory on Dana Altman's abrupt retirement:

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Canzano: Maybe Dana Altman can sleep now

The backstory on Dana Altman’s retirement.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Chad Johnson talks about Oregon State receiver Jesse Legree in this clip (and more later in the interview). (Full interview: youtu.be/TYciMGBvObA) Watch the clip:

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Went 1-on-1 with Chad Johnson, talking about Oregon State, Jesse Legree, Jeremiah Smith, the NFL, Dennis Erickson, Jonathan Smith, & more. Stay to the last question… (unless you have the kids around you; then log off early). YouTube:

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Chad Johnson -- "Ocho Cinco" -- goes 1-on-1 | BFT: Unfiltered

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Just sat down for a 1-on-1 with Ocho Cinco. Chad Johnson and I talked all things college football, Metallica, soccer, Oregon State, NFL, Dennis Erickson, and more. Coming soon. Make sure you’re following on the YouTube channel. Link:

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John Canzano

John Canzano is a sports columnist at JohnCanzano.com, and host of the Bald Faced Truth Unfiltered. Read his columns at JohnCanzano.com.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Monday Mailbag rips into ESPN's College GameDay, and questions about Chip Kelly, Ducks, Beavers, Blazers, Cougars, Pac-12, and more. Read:

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Canzano: Monday Mailbag rips into ESPN College GameDay, Chip Kelly, Ducks, Beavers, Blazers, Huskies, Cougars, Pac-12 and more

Your questions. My answers.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Monday Mailbag comes out tomorrow… what’s up? Ask away. Have fun with it. Best questions get published. Can’t wait to hear what’s on your mind… go.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Sifting through the fallout of Week 5: • WSU woes • Oregon State uprising • Demond Williams Jr.'s flaw • Pac-12 • Lincoln Riley, Chip Kelly, and more. Read:

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Canzano: Sifting through the fallout of Week 5

Some ‘day after’ thoughts.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It was crisp. It was electric. Oregon State's offense was a work of art on Saturday. Playcaller Mitch Dahlen was so good that the opposing defensive coordinator got fired -- at halftime. Read:

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Canzano: Oregon State painted a masterpiece

Someone got fired at halftime.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

No wait. No fuss. The Saturday Special deals with Dan Lanning's NFL appearance, Oregon State in tune, Washington State's Pac-12 opener, Huskies-Trojans staring contest, and more. Read:

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Canzano: Nothing more fun than no-waiting college football... mumps aside

Wait for the Saturday Special is over.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Oregon State coach JaMarcus Shephard singing his favorite Michael Jackson songs? Why not? (Full interview: youtu.be/1_cSug6c9X8 ) Watch:

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

JaMarcus Shephard says there are people working behind the scenes to acquire his Oregon State players. We talked about Jesse Legree and Braden Atkinson. "I know without a shadow of a doubt," he said. (Full interview: youtu.be/1_cSug6c9X8) Watch the clip:

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I unpacked the Trail Blazers broadcast fiasco. Should things you tweet at 15 haunt you? What should the NBA franchise have done? It's a big-boy broadcast job. Is there a path back to it for Braiden Bell? My thoughts:

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Canzano: Unpacking Trail Blazers broadcast mess

When 15-year-olds tweet... should it stick?

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Burying the Oregon-USC drama for once and all w guest Max Browne. The former Trojans QB and I talked about Dante Moore's NFL future, targeting, Lincoln Riley, and recruiting. YouTube:

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Burying Oregon-USC game drama w former Trojans QB Max Browne | BFT: Unfiltered

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My take on the latest Trail Blazers debacle. TV broadcaster hired -- and fired -- on the same day. Who vetted the hire? Were they right to fire him? Watch on YouTube:

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Trail Blazers hire -- and fire -- TV broadcaster Braiden Bell on same day

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

TV broadcaster hired -- and fired -- on the same day. Trail Blazers have outdone themselves. They should just hire KGW to vet all their new employees. My column on the latest mess on Tom Dundon's watch:

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Canzano: Trail Blazers new TV broadcaster hired -- and fired -- on same day

I have questions for the Blazers.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My Week 5 college football winners are in. My picks, thoughts, and predictions are in print. Read it:

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Canzano: Week 5 picks, thoughts, and predictions

Picking the winners.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What's wrong with Cal's offense? If it's not fixed, is JKS a flight risk? I talked with Avinash Kunnath of 'Write For Cal' about the angst in the Calgorithm. (Full interview: youtu.be/i23S1G9L6Us) Watch a clip:

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sifted through the wreckage of Oregon-USC drama and closed the book. Some final thoughts in this episode. Also, opened the door on Cal's early woes/worries in the Tosh Lupoi era. YouTube:

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Closing the door on Oregon-USC and diving into Cal's woes

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"He's a boob. But he's our boob." A radio call. A struggling football team. The circus at USC continues. Bring on the dancing bears. Column:

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Canzano: When a broadcaster is blinded by love of USC football

The local call of Dante Moore’s slide makes news.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Petros Papadakis joined me on the show today to talk about the failure of leadership by Lincoln Riley and what's wrong at USC. In the aftermath of Oregon-USC... on YouTube:

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USC hits new low -- Petros Papadakis unloads on Lincoln Riley's broken culture | BFT: Unfiltered

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Monday Mailbag comes out tomorrow. What’s on your mind? Ask away. Best questions get published.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Oregon exposed USC as an undisciplined, youthful mess on Saturday. The Ducks didn't just beat the Trojans... they broke them. Column:

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Canzano: Oregon Ducks locked in -- while Trojans unraveled

Saturday was revealing.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Final: Oregon 41, USC 27 Column coming. Summarize the game in three words. Go.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My Saturday Special is out... Oregon-USC and a pregame "surprise"... OSU's El Paso trip... Pac-12's biggest games... my text exchange with Pete Carroll, and more. Enjoy:

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Canzano: Saturday Special hits Oregon-USC, OSU’s El Paso trip, and high stakes Pac-12 games

The Saturday Special always delivers...

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Monday Mailbag is out... late-game debate raging on Ducks, Beavers... questions about Pac-12, MLB, early Halloween, and more. Read:

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Canzano: Monday Mailbag deals with running up score, Ducks, Beavers, USC, ESPN bias, early Halloween, and more

Your questions. My answers.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Oregon-USC -- nobody better to talk about it than Petros Papadakis. Fun talk about Lincoln Riley, Dan Lanning, the Trojans-Ducks, and more. YouTube:

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Petros Papadakis sounds off on Oregon Ducks vs. USC | BFT: Unfiltered

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Oregon State coach JaMarcus Shephard won his first game on Saturday. The story (behind the story) of that first win:

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Canzano: JaMarcus Shephard (and the Beavers) get win No. 1

The story behind Shephard’s first win.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Digesting Oregon's victory... the wait for Oregon State's kickoff... an opportunity for the Pac-12... Washington, WSU, a book recommendation, some free consulting work... Heisman talk... what else? Read my Saturday Special:

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Canzano: Saturday is always special in college football season

Welcome to the Saturday Special...

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Oregon slammed Portland State, 84-0, on Friday. "The Vikings needed the money," I keep telling myself. Column:

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Canzano: What we learned from Oregon’s 84-0 win over Portland State

How did you feel about that one?

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Oregon up, 56-0, with 9:27 left in the third quarter vs. Portland State. What have we learned?

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Private Equity... the death of rec sports... club-sports hysteria... a deep dive on the subject of YOUTH SPORTS here:

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Private Equity (and other obstacles) in Youth Sports

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Nike executive confirms Miami deal. Ole Miss deal is up for grabs. The Sneaker War is back on. Read: bit.ly/4h1buBe

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Canzano: The Sneaker War is back on

Nike confirms Miami deal... who gets Ole Miss?

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I can't wait for the Oregon-USC game. In fact, I won't. My column on the biggest, most important, most vital, critical game for Dan Lanning and Lincoln Riley. It's the Scrutiny Bowl. Column:

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Canzano: Oregon-USC deserves two weeks of hype

Lincoln Riley is 0-for-2 vs. Dan Lanning.

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Did Oregon Ducks QB Dante Moore have a 'tell' like Teddy KGB? How far back does it go? What does it mean? We've got the details in a special edition of "BFT: Unfiltered" with Andrew Nemec. YouTube: youtu.be/oSU-4JSwJZ4

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Special Edition: Were the Oregon Ducks tipping plays? | BFT: Unfiltered

YouTube video by John Canzano

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John Canzano @johncanzano.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

There were a lot of layers to Dan Lanning's disappointing news conference act on Monday night. I unpacked them here:

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Canzano: Dan Lanning’s news conference act fell flat

There were layers to it, weren’t there?

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