Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

John Canzano is in talking about Dan Lanning and how he has become so likable. Lanning will be coming on the Bald Faced Truth next week and Canzano talks about how he loves that Lanning is so accessible to the media, and that it really helps out with his recruiting and image. Portland State head football coach, Bruce Barnum, joins the show to discuss their "Night of Giving". Portland State is hoping to raise $15k for helmet communication equipment for the football program with this night. Head to https://www.givecampus.com/schools/PortlandStateUniversity/psu-day-of-giving/pages/vikingsathletics/fb/?a=9849432 to donate! Angie Machado of BeaverBlitz joins the show to discuss Oregon State's upcoming spring game this weekend. Machado mentions that she expects some players to enter the transfer portal and if any of those players could be impact players. Machado talks about new quarterback Maalik Murphy and his skill set that could be on display. Machado makes an intriguing comment about backup quarterback Gabarri

Angie Machado of BeaverBlitz joins the show to discuss Oregon State's upcoming spring game this weekend. Machado mentions that she expects some players to enter the transfer portal, and if any of those players could be impact players. Machado talks about new quarterback Maalik Murphy and his skill set that could be displayed. Machado makes an intriguing comment about backup quarterback Gabarri Johnson, who Machado thinks could have his own package next season.

Portland State head football coach, Bruce Barnum, joins the show to discuss their "Night of Giving". Portland State is hoping to raise $15k for helmet communication equipment for the football program with this night. Head to https://www.givecampus.com/schools/PortlandStateUniversity/psu-day-of-giving/pages/vikingsathletics/fb/?a=9849432 to donate!

John Canzano is in talking about college football and the NIL. Canzano asks the question if the older generation is getting tired of the way of college athletics. It is a completely different game and some fans are not happy about it. Oregon state senator, Mark Meek, joins the program to discuss the "jock tax" that just got passed. Meek tells Canzano why this is important for the future of the Portland Diamond Project. Meek explains how the opposing players will be taxed when they play in Portland and how it will benefit the people. Oregon State offensive coordinator, Ryan Gunderson, joins the program the discuss the upcoming spring game for the Beavers this weekend. Gunderson talks about how he and Maalik Murphy have open communication and that the quarterback room is a lot of fun to work with. Gunderson talks about the NIL world in college football and how he deals with it. Gunderson talks about how important Oregon State is to him. The big splash, punch it audio, and much more!

Oregon State offensive coordinator Ryan Gunderson joins the program to discuss the Beavers' upcoming spring game this weekend. Gunderson talks about how he and Maalik Murphy have open communication and that the quarterback room is a lot of fun to work with. Gunderson talks about the NIL world in college football and how he deals with it. Gunderson talks about how important Oregon State is to him.

Oregon State Senator, Mark Meek, joins the program to discuss the "jock tax" that just got passed. Meek tells Canzano why this is important for the future of the Portland Diamond Project. Meek explains how the opposing players will be taxed when they play in Portland and how it will benefit the people.

John Canzano is in talking about Isaiah Bond. Bond is in legal trouble as he heads into the draft and Canzano questions if any NFL team will take a risk and draft him. Canzano talks about who in the state of Oregon has been the most guilty between the Oregon Ducks, the Oregon State Beavers, and the Portland Trail Blazers. The head men's soccer coach for the University of Portland, Nick Carlin-Voigt joins the program to discuss his program. Carlin-Voigt explains how the NIL and the transfer portal has affected soccer and if he thinks that soccer athletes will start asking for money just like they do in football and basketball. Carlin-Voigt says that he doesn't like the direction that college athletics is going. Carlin-Voigt talks about the special event they are having to help raise money for the soccer program. University of Portland athletic director Scott Leykam joins the program to discuss the University of Portland athletics and what is going on. Leykam talks about NIL and the money raising strategies the

University of Portland athletic director Scott Leykam joins the program to discuss the University of Portland athletics and what is going on. Leykam talks about NIL and the money-raising strategies the University of Portland is doing. Leykam is worried about the spirit of college sports.

The head men's soccer coach for the University of Portland, Nick Carlin-Voigt, joins the program to discuss his program. Carlin-Voigt explains how the NIL and the transfer portal have affected soccer and if he thinks that soccer athletes will start asking for money just like they do in football and basketball. Carlin-Voigt says that he doesn't like the direction that college athletics is going. Carlin-Voigt talks about the special event they are having to help raise money for the soccer program.

Daniel Libit from Sportico joins the show to discuss the business side of sports. Libit breaks down the NIL world and how the House vs the NCAA settlement is going to affect the CFP. Libit also talks about if college athletes will be considered athletes or employees in five years.

John Canzano is in talking about what fans are looking for out of their favorite teams. Is it all about a championship, is it all about the process, or is it something else? New Oregon State quarterback, Maalik Murphy joins the program to discuss what it has been like being in Corvallis. Murphy talks about what led him to Oregon State and what he expects out of the Beavers this season. Murphy talks about his NIL deal that was negotiated by his parents and how that process was. Murphy tells Beavers fans what to expect to see at the upcoming spring game. Daniel Libit from Sportico joins the show to discuss the business side of sports. Libit breaks down the NIL world and how the House vs the NCAA settlement is going to affect the CFP. Libit also talks about if college athletes will be considered athletes or employees in five years. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

New Oregon State quarterback, Maalik Murphy joins the program to discuss what it has been like being in Corvallis. Murphy talks about what led him to Oregon State and what he expects from the Beavers this season. Murphy talks about his NIL deal that his parents negotiated and how that process was. Murphy tells Beavers fans what to expect to see at the upcoming spring game.

John Canzano is in talking about The Masters and the unbelievable finish where Rory McIlroy came away with the career grand slam. Canzano is also talking about the Blazers giving head coach Chauncey Billups a contract extension. Canzano thinks that Blazers fans shouldn't feel great about the Blazers giving Billups the extension. Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera joins the show to discuss the outlook for Colorado as the Buffaloes have their spring game on Saturday. Howell tells Canzano that Colorado will be retiring Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders' numbers on Saturday at the spring game. Howell says that he is very confident in Colorado next season even though they have to replace to of the top players in the NFL draft. Howell tells Canzano how it works covering Coach Prime. Patrick Crakes of Crakes Media joins the program to discuss the upcoming Pac-12 media rights deal. The CW has been announced as a partner for the 2025 Pac-12 football season with Oregon State and Washington State, and Crakes discu

Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera joins the show to discuss the outlook for Colorado as the Buffaloes have their spring game on Saturday. Howell tells Canzano that Colorado will retire Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders' numbers on Saturday at the spring game. Howell says that he is very confident in Colorado next season even though they have to replace to of the top players in the NFL draft. Howell tells Canzano how covering Coach Prime works.

John Canzano is in talking about Sacramento State and their aggressiveness to become relevant in the world of college athletics. Sacramento State's President said that they aspire to be in a big conference like the Big 12, and Canzano applauds the efforts of Sacramento State. Canzano is talking about The Masters which just wrapped up round two and Canzano thinks this could be a great weekend for the tournament. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

John Canzano is in talking about the mystery of Cam Rising. Rising was once the top quarterback in the Pac-12, but injuries as derailed his career and people are wondering what is next for Rising and he is not on the Utah roster anymore. Canzano is talking about the Oregon Ducks spring game and if they are actually worried that a player like Austin Novosad may transfer. Canzano talks about what sporting events that everybody seems to love, but he doesn't love it. Ducks Wire and co-host of the BLEAV in Oregon podcast, Zachary Neel joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks as they are heading into their spring game soon. Neel thinks that this Ducks team is very talented, but there is a fear that there is a lack of experience on the roster. Neel talks about the spring game, the transfer portal, and how the Ducks are strategically scheduling their spring game this season. Arizona Diamondback infielder, Tim Tawa joins the program to discuss what it is like to be called up to the Major Leagues. Tawa is a former

Arizona Diamondback infielder Tim Tawa joins the program to discuss what it is like to be called up to the Major Leagues. Tawa is a former West Linn High School and Hillsboro Hops athlete. He talks about his path leading to his MLB debut in Washington against the Nationals and the emotions he felt as he raced to the airport to make his flight so he wouldn't miss his debut.

Ducks Wire and co-host of the BLEAV in Oregon podcast, Zachary Neel joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks as they are heading into their spring game soon. Neel thinks that this Ducks team is very talented, but there is a fear that there is a lack of experience on the roster. Neel talks about the spring game, the transfer portal, and how the Ducks are strategically scheduling their spring game this season.

John Canzano is in talking about the Portland Trail Blazers and if this season was a success. The Blazers blew past their pre-season win total, but Canzano wonders if the season is still a success because there will once again be no postseason. Later, Canzano is talking about what NFL draft picks he is excited to see in the NFL. National recruiting editor for 247 Sports, Brandon Huffman joins the program to discuss the recruiting world. Huffman says that Oregon is still doing a great job at recruiting even after they lost to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. USC is on fire and Huffman dives deep on how the Trojans are changing their recruiting thoughts. Huffman talks about Oregon State and Trent Bray and how Bray has had to change his recruiting now that he can't lean on the old Pac-12. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

National recruiting editor for 247 Sports, Brandon Huffman joins the program to discuss the recruiting world. Huffman says that Oregon is still doing a great job at recruiting even after they lost to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. USC is on fire and Huffman dives deep on how the Trojans are changing their recruiting thoughts. Huffman talks about Oregon State and Trent Bray and how Bray has had to change his recruiting now that he can't lean on the old Pac-12.