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WCC commissioner Stu Jackson joins the program to discuss the news that Seattle University will join the West Coast Conference. Jackson says that by adding Seattle, the WCC will add a lot of depth to the entire conference. Jackson discusses what it's like heading a conference where schools like St. Mary's have made clear that they are looking to join another conference. Jackson discusses what's next for the WCC and what is important for the conference moving forward.

John Canzano is in talking about Texas State getting an official invite to the Pac-12 and what it means for the conference. Canzano questions what the impact of Texas State coming to the Pac-12 will be, and if it is a good move or not to invite a school from Texas to join the conference. The BFT jury is back and Michael Lewellen and John Strong give their rulings on numerous topics. CBS Sports' Chris Hummer joins the program to discuss college football and the upcoming season. Hummer is referring to the new contracts that schools like Florida State are using, which will lock players into contracts for multiple years with buyout clauses. Hummer talks about some of the highly unusual language that is in contracts they are offering players and how it is hurting and helping Florida State in different situations. Hummer discusses the idea of having only one transfer portal window. Former Sun Belt and WAC commissioner Karl Benson joins the show to discuss Texas State leaving the Sun Belt for the Pac-12 conference.

Former Sun Belt and WAC commissioner Karl Benson joins the show to discuss Texas State leaving the Sun Belt for the Pac-12 conference. Benson thinks this is a great move by Texas State to get into the conference. Benson also thinks that Texas State could pay off for the Pac-12 and calls Texas State a potential Boise State on the football field. Benson says that he is surprised that the Pac-12 went the route of getting Texas State in the conference after other options to join the conference went away. Benson thinks that Texas State is going to be a great recruiter in the state of Texas, and that will help them compete quickly in the Pac-12.

CBS Sports' Chris Hummer joins the program to discuss college football and the upcoming season. Hummer is referring to the new contracts that schools like Florida State are using, which will lock players into contracts for multiple years with buyout clauses. Hummer talks about some of the highly unusual language that is in contracts they are offering players and how it is hurting and helping Florida State in different situations. Hummer discusses the idea of having only one transfer portal window.

John Canzano is in talking about the Trail Blazers draft pick of Chinese center Yang Hansen. Canzano admits that the Blazers reached in picking Yang, but also says that he is very intrigued with the 7'2" center. Canzano talks about the Trail Blazers and their direction of the franchise. Later, Canzano talks about college football and with all the changes they have made to the CFP will make it so the regualr season will be lacking. Canzano is talking about Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signing SB110. It clears $800 million in bond $$ for a potential MLB stadium. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

John Canzano is in talking about the NBA draft. The Trail Blazers have the 11th pick in the draft and Canzano and Steven Vaughan have some potential targets they have heard could be connected to the Blazers. Canzano talks about the fit that some of the players have with the Blazers and how this may be Joe Cronin laying down a culture for the club. Mike Fritz of the Shortland Golf Course joins the show to discuss the Shortland Golf Course. It is a par-three course that has artificial grass everywhere, so the course will be playable all season long. Shortland features 19 holes (9 holes currently open) with state-of-the-art synthetic turf tees, greens, and bunkers. Fritz talks about the inspiration for the course and why the artificial turf is so unique to the course. Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss college football. McLaughlin is the voice of Southern Utah, and McLaughlin talks about the move for Southern Utah to the Big Sky. McLaughlin thinks that the move to the Bi

Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss college football. McLaughlin is the voice of Southern Utah, and McLaughlin talks about the move for Southern Utah to the Big Sky. McLaughlin thinks that the move to the Big Sky will be great for Southern Utah. McLaughlin thinks that the move will be beneficial for the Big Sky conference. McLaughlin talks about what the expectations are for the Oregon Ducks.

Mike Fritz of the Shortland Golf Course joins the show to discuss the Shortland Golf Course. It is a par-three course that has artificial grass everywhere, so the course will be playable all season long. Shortland features 19 holes (9 holes currently open) with state-of-the-art synthetic turf tees, greens, and bunkers. Fritz talks about the inspiration for the course and why the artificial turf is so unique to the course.

John Canzano is in talking about the Portland Trail Blazers trading guard Anfernee Simons to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Jrue Holiday. Canzano covers all angles of the deal and what it means for the Trail Blazers for the upcoming season. Canzano also thinks that this move made by GM Joe Cronin is a move where Cronin is trying to prove his worth. National Recruiting Analyst for 247 Sports, Greg Biggins, joins the program to discuss what is happening in the recruiting world. Biggins talks about the rise of BYU after they got a commitment from one of the top quarterbacks in the nation over Oregon. Biggins talks about the new Pac-12 and if playing in Texas will affect the recruiting for the conference. Biggins talks about Oregon State commit Deagan Rose and how committed he seems with the Oregon State Beavers. Biggins dives into the Beavers recruiting class, and he says that he loves the players and thinks that the class is excellent. Biggins talks about how he has to separate his personal feelings and his

National Recruiting Analyst for 247 Sports, Greg Biggins, joins the program to discuss what is happening in the recruiting world. Biggins talks about the rise of BYU after they got a commitment from one of the top quarterbacks in the nation over Oregon. Biggins talks about the new Pac-12 and if playing in Texas will affect the recruiting for the conference. Biggins talks about Oregon State commit Deagan Rose and how committed he seems with the Oregon State Beavers. Biggins dives into the Beavers recruiting class, and he says that he loves the players and thinks that the class is excellent. Biggins talks about how he has to separate his personal feelings and his professional feelings when it comes to grading prospects.

John Canzano talks to Jon Wilner of the Bay Area News Group and BJ Rains of Bronco News Nation about CBS and the Pac-12 extending their partnership ahead of the conference's expansion in 2026, plus thoughts on OKC winning a title and what it means for Blazers fans.

John Canzano talks to BJ Rains of Bronco News Nation about how the CBS-Pac-12 TV partnership news is being received in Boise State country.

John Canzano talks to Jon Wilner about his takeaways from CBS and Pac-12 announcing an extension of their partnership ahead of the new Pac-12 launch in 2026.

John Canzano is in talking about the Oregon State Beavers losing to the Louisville Cardinals in the College World Series. Canzano talks about how it was a good season for the Beavers, but also wonders if it was a disappointing ending to the season with how the game ended with Oregon State not being able to get another run in the top of the 9th inning. Senator Mark Meek joins the show to discuss SB110 passing on the House Floor in Salem and will now proceed to the Governor for signature. "Jock Tax" passes and will provide $800 million in funding for a potential MLB stadium on the South Waterfront in Portland and Meek says that everyone was excited that this bill passed. Meek says that the passing of this bill is a big obstacle in bringing Major League Baseball to Portland. Meek also believes that it is a formality for the bill to go to the Governor's desk. The House of Strauss', Ethan Strauss joins the program to discuss his written piece about fans in the NBA. Strauss believes that the fans of the NBA are bei

The House of Strauss', Ethan Strauss joins the program to discuss his written piece about fans in the NBA. Strauss believes that the fans of the NBA are being put in a tough spot to actually watch and enjoy the sport. Strauss talks about the NBA Finals and how good a series it has been so far. Strauss also talks about Inside the NBA and the worry that fans have that ESPN will actually hurt the award-winning show. Expansion is a huge topic in the NBA, and Strauss talks about expansion and if the NBA is going to expand anytime soon.

Senator Mark Meek joins the show to discuss SB110 passing on the House Floor in Salem and will now proceed to the Governor for signature. "Jock Tax" passes and will provide $800 million in funding for a potential MLB stadium on the South Waterfront in Portland and Meek says that everyone was excited that this bill passed. Meek says that the passing of this bill is a big obstacle in bringing Major League Baseball to Portland. Meek also believes that it is a formality for the bill to go to the Governor's desk.

John Canzano is in talking about his oldest daughter graduating and reflecting on his journey in life as a media member and as a father. Jeff Oliver from the Prefontaine Classic joins the show to discuss the upcoming Prefontaine Classic that is happening on July 5th from Hayward Field. Oliver talks about the growth of college athletics and how he thinks Steve Prefontaine would think about the progress made including the progress of the Prefontaine Classic. Oliver talks about the talent that will be in Eugene for the Prefontaine Classic which includes 13 gold medalists from the past Olympics. Oliver thinks that this year's event could go down as the best track meet ever. Athletic director for the University of Portland, Scott Leykam, joins the program live from Omaha for the College World Series. Leykam is in Omaha, because he is one of the ten athletic directors on the committee to choose the 64 teams in the NCAA tournament. Leykam talks about how Omaha is the perfect home for the college world series. Leykam

The Seattle Times' Scott Hanson joins the program to discuss the rowing team at the University of Washington. Hanson compares the rowing team to the track and field program at the University of Oregon. Hanson says that the coaches are nervous right now that the rowing team is going to lose funding, as they have been told that their rosters are going to be cut on both the men's and women's sides. Hanson says that the women's team is only going to get 20 scholarships while the University of Texas is going to have 68 scholarships. Hanson also talks about the Seattle Mariners and talks about the frustrations Mariners fans are enduring.

Athletic director for the University of Portland, Scott Leykam, joins the program live from Omaha for the College World Series. Leykam is in Omaha because he is one of the ten athletic directors on the committee to choose the 64 teams in the NCAA tournament. Leykam talks about how Omaha is the perfect home for the College World Series. Leykam talks about the changes in college athletics and thinks that the NCAA is changing too quickly.

Jeff Oliver from the Prefontaine Classic joins the show to discuss the upcoming Prefontaine Classic that is happening on July 5th from Hayward Field. Oliver talks about the growth of college athletics and how he thinks Steve Prefontaine would think about the progress made, including the progress of the Prefontaine Classic. Oliver talks about the talent that will be in Eugene for the Prefontaine Classic, which includes 13 gold medalists from the past Olympics. Oliver thinks that this year's event could go down as the best track meet ever.