The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in for John Canzano and are talking about football! The NFL is right around the corner and college football week 0 starts this weekend. The guys pick who they have favored in the AFC and NFC as well as some potential sleeper teams. Beavers Edge's Ryan Harlan joins the program to talk about Oregon State football as they prepare for their season opener against Cal. Harlan talks about head coach Trent Bray and his different approach this season in his second season as head coach. Harlan talks about new quarterback Maalik Murphy and what Beavers fans should expect out of him and the offense. Harlan previews the matchup against Cal. Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell joins the program to discuss the Seattle Seahawks as they head into a preseason game against the Packers on the weekend. Bell discusses the altercation that occurred between the two teams during a joint practice and identifies the player on the Seahawks who initiated the incident. Bell talks about the fit for running back Kenneth Walker III and how the system the Seahawks have will emphasize his skills. Bell talks about the season opener against the 49ers. 406 Montana Sports' Victor Flores joins the program to preview the Oregon Ducks' opponent, the Montana State Bobcats. Flores covers Montana State and talks about what the strategy is going into the Oregon game. Flores previews the Bobcats and says that there are a lot of question marks surrounding Montana State, especially on offense, where they are in the middle of a quarterback competition and have a new offensive coordinator. Flores says that there is a pathway for the Bobcats to keep the game close against Oregon. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

406 Montana Sports' Victor Flores joins the program to preview the Oregon Ducks' opponent, the Montana State Bobcats. Flores covers Montana State and talks about what the strategy is going into the Oregon game. Flores previews the Bobcats and says that there are a lot of question marks surrounding Montana State, especially on offense, where they are in the middle of a quarterback competition and have a new offensive coordinator. Flores says that there is a pathway for the Bobcats to keep the game close against Oregon.

Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell joins the program to discuss the Seattle Seahawks as they head into a preseason game against the Packers on the weekend. Bell discusses the altercation that occurred between the two teams during a joint practice and identifies the player on the Seahawks who initiated the incident. Bell talks about the fit for running back Kenneth Walker III and how the system the Seahawks have will emphasize his skills. Bell talks about the season opener against the 49ers.

Beavers Edge's Ryan Harlan, joins the program to talk about Oregon State football as they prepare for their season opener against Cal. Harlan talks about head coach Trent Bray and his different approach this season in his second season as head coach. Harlan talks about new quarterback Maalik Murphy and what Beavers fans should expect out of him and the offense. Harlan previews the matchup against Cal.

San Jose Mercury News Jon Wilner joins the program for two segments to talk to John about making a college football time capsule for 2025. The two talk about who they think will win the Big Ten, which coach will get fired first, the national champion, and more.

John Canzano is in talking about what he can't wait to watch this season in the NFL and put it in a time capsule so we can analyze it later. Canzano makes his picks for MVP and Super Bowl champions as well as a team in the AFC West that he can't wait to watch this season. Jerry Palm of palmbrackets.com joins the show to talk about the potential expansion of the CFP and wonders how the season would be played if the playoff expanded that much. Palm talks about how people who vote for the AP poll don't take into account the actual season. Palm gives out his Big Ten winner. With the CFP potentially expanding, Palm talks about the differences between the college basketball NCAA tournament and the College Football Playoff. Palm talks about the NCAA basketball tournament and what the thought process is for expanding that tournament. San Jose Mercury News Jon Wilner joins the program for two segments to talk to John about making a college football time capsule for 2025. The two talk about who they think will win the Big Ten, which coach will get fired first, the national champion, and more. The big splash, punch it audio, and much more!

Jerry Palm of palmbrackets.com joins the show to talk about the potential expansion of the CFP and wonders how the season would be played if the playoff expanded that much. Palm talks about how people who vote for the AP poll don't take into account the actual season. Palm gives out his Big Ten winner. With the CFP potentially expanding, Palm talks about the differences between the college basketball NCAA tournament and the College Football Playoff. Palm talks about the NCAA basketball tournament and what the thought process is for expanding that tournament.

John Canzano is in talking about potential new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon, and Dundon's relationship with Ernest Garcia II who is a convicted felon and CEO of Dundon's company Carvana. Garcia II has liquidated more than $1 billion in Carvana stock since June and Canzano wonders if Garcia is getting ready to make a move to join Dundon as an investor of the Portland Trail Blazers. Sports Business Radio's Brian Berger joins the program to discuss the potential sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon. Berger says we should pump the brakes on assuming that Dundon will become the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger says if you follow the money and notice how there has been no official statement, Dundon may not be the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger wonders if Tom Dundon actually has enough money to be the majority owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger talks about universities making money from their fans for giving them experiences. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to talk about Portland State's upcoming football season. Barnum talks about how he has a vote in the FCS coaches poll, and then previews Tarleton State who is the Vikings first opponent. Barnum gives insight on his quarterback situation. The Portland State/Tarleton State game will be on ESPN2 for the first time in Portland State history. Barnum talks about the strengths of his team. Barnum talks about the transfer portal and how he is getting better players on his team. Barnum ranks his favorite conspiracy theories and his superstitions. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to talk about Portland State's upcoming football season. Barnum talks about how he has a vote in the FCS coaches poll, and then previews Tarleton State, who is the Vikings' first opponent. Barnum gives insight into his quarterback situation. The Portland State/Tarleton State game will be on ESPN2 for the first time in Portland State history. Barnum talks about the strengths of his team. Barnum talks about the transfer portal and how he is getting better players on his team. Barnum ranks his favorite conspiracy theories and his superstitions.

Sports Business Radio's Brian Berger joins the program to discuss the potential sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon. Berger says we should pump the brakes on assuming that Dundon will become the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger says if you follow the money and notice how there has been no official statement, Dundon may not be the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger wonders if Tom Dundon actually has enough money to be the majority owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger talks about universities making money from their fans for giving them experiences.

Former Oregon Duck running back, Kenjon Barner, joins the program to talk about his time at Oregon and what it was like to play for Chip Kelly and play in the national championship game against Auburn. Barner talks about what made the Oregon offense under Chip Kelly so special and different. Barner talks about what is going to make you successful in the NFL. Barner talks about how cut-throat it is, and how they will chew you up and spit you out. Barner is very excited to watch Dante Moore play, as Barner thinks he can be one of the best quarterbacks in the nation.

John Canzano is in talking about the news that Big Ten commishoner, Tony Petitti, wants to expand the CFP to potentially 28 teams. Canzano wonders if that is good for the sport, or if Petitti is actually negotiating to get his way by throwing out an idea that won't work. Co-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, Jeff Faraudo, joins the program to preview the Cal vs Oregon State game in two Saturdays. College football is almost here, and Faraudo talks about Cal, which has just named thier starting quarterback for their opening game in Corvallis. Faraudo talks about the Cal roster and how they are adjusting after losing a ton in the transfer portal. Faraudo talks about Josh Wilcox and his standing within the Cal program. Faraudo talks about the ACC and how the Cal program is still learning information about its potential opponents. Former Oregon Duck running back, Kenjon Barner, joins the program to talk about his time at Oregon and what it was like to play for Chip Kelly and play in the national championship game against Auburn. Barner talks about what made the Oregon offense under Chip Kelly so special and different. Barner talks about what is going to make you successful in the NFL. Barner talks about how cut-throat it is, and how they will chew you up and spit you out. Barner is very excited to watch Dante Moore play, as Barner thinks he can be one of the best quarterbacks in the nation. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Co-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, Jeff Faraudo, joins the program to preview the Cal vs Oregon State game in two Saturdays. College football is almost here, and Faraudo talks about Cal, which has just named thier starting quarterback for their opening game in Corvallis. Faraudo talks about the Cal roster and how they are adjusting after losing a ton in the transfer portal. Faraudo talks about Josh Wilcox and his standing within the Cal program. Faraudo talks about the ACC and how the Cal program is still learning information about its potential opponents.

John Canzano is in talking about sports betting and whether the sports betting companies should do a better job showing the negatives that can come with sports betting. Canzano thinks the companies need to make sure they are not advertising to younger adults. The BFT jury is back talking about the new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, Tom Dundon, and if he is the right guy to take over the Blazers. The Jury also discusses the rivalry between Portland and Seattle and whether the Blazers could actually move up to Seattle. Punch it audio, what's on tap, and much more!

John Canzano is in talking about Tom Dundon and the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. Canzano thinks that the Blazers are in a very interesting situation where, depening on what happens, the team could pivot into a very positive situation or pivot into a very negative situation. Canzano is also talking about the NBA schedule and some of the games to look forward to. Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi joins the program to talk about his upbringing and what got him into the game of football. Lupoi has been around some of the greatest coaches of all time, and he talks about what he learned from some of the best. Lupoi talks about The Big Ten championship against Penn State and what was going through his head during and after the game as he looked upset on the field, being covered by confetti. Lupoi talks about what type of player he looks for when he is recruiting, and if he could have played for himself when he was a player. Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss college football, which is less than 10 days from week 0. McLaughlin discusses Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi and believes that Lupoi can and will improve after a disappointing end to the Ducks' season. McLaughlin discusses the Rose Bowl game against Ohio State and whether the Oregon Ducks had worse personnel or if it was a coaching issue in the loss. McLaughlin says it's ok to have worries about Dante Moore. McLaughlin talks about if expansion at Autzen Stadium is needed. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss college football, which is less than 10 days from week 0. McLaughlin discusses Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi and believes that Lupoi can and will improve after a disappointing end to the Ducks' season. McLaughlin discusses the Rose Bowl game against Ohio State and whether the Oregon Ducks had worse personnel or if it was a coaching issue in the loss. McLaughlin says it's ok to have worries about Dante Moore. McLaughlin talks about if expansion at Autzen Stadium is needed.

Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi joins the program to talk about his upbringing and what got him into the game of football. Lupoi has been around some of the greatest coaches of all time, and he talks about what he learned from some of the best. Lupoi talks about The Big Ten championship against Penn State and what was going through his head during and after the game as he looked upset on the field, being covered by confetti. Lupoi talks about what type of player he looks for when he is recruiting, and if he could have played for himself when he was a player.

John Canzano is in talking about the new owner for the Portland Trail Blazers. Tom Dundon has bought the Blazers for over $4 billion and Canzano says that Blazers fans should be optimistic about the new owner. There are still questions to be answered, but Canzano thinks Dundon sounds like he is a good owner for the Trail Blazers. The Big Ten Network's Yogi Roth joins the program to discuss college football. Roth talks about the beauty of Iowa and tells Canzano that he needs to visit. Roth talks about Dante Moore at Oregon and feels that both Moore and Austin Novosad are going to be stars in college football. Roth says Moore has the most unique arm talent in the Big Ten conference. Roth gives some teams he feels could make some noise in the Big Ten conference. The Hockey News' Ryan Henkel joins the program to discuss Tom Dundon. Henkel covers the Carolina Hurricanes and has seen the progression in the franchise since Dundon took over the Hurricanes. Henkel talks about when Dundon took over the Hurricanes how there was plenty of nervous energy that Dundon would move the team. Henkel says that Dundon has a reputation of being a hands-on owner. Henkel says that Dundon hasn't always made the most popular moves for the fan base, but he cares about the fans. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

The Big Ten Network's Yogi Roth joins the program to discuss college football. Roth talks about the beauty of Iowa and tells Canzano that he needs to visit. Roth talks about Dante Moore at Oregon and feels that both Moore and Austin Novosad are going to be stars in college football. Roth says Moore has the most unique arm talent in the Big Ten conference. Roth gives some teams he feels could make some noise in the Big Ten conference.

John Canzano is in talking about Jon Gruden's potential to coach once again. Canzano wonders if the emails that Gruden sent will make it impossible for Gruden to find a job, or if enough time has passed where Gruden gets another chance in the college football world. Canzano is also talking about some new fan experiences that will be occuring at the University of Oregon for the upcoming season. Matthew Wand, a litigator, joins the program to discuss the legal battle between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West. Wand says that this battle has been a complete disaster and gives the risks of going to court instead of figuring out a deal in mediation. Wand says that a unique lawsuit will make it so the conferences may never want to do any type of business together. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Matthew Wand, a litigator, joins the program to discuss the legal battle between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West. Wand says that this battle has been a complete disaster and gives the risks of going to court instead of figuring out a deal in mediation. Wand says that a unique lawsuit will make it so the conferences may never want to do any type of business together.

John Canzano is in talking about the Mountain West conference witholding money from Boise State and what the repercussions are for the Mountain West Conference. Canzano also is talking about Jody Allen and the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers and if they are really in jeopardy of moving. LPGA golfer Rose Zhang joins the program to talk about her career and life as a professional golfer. Zhang discusses her time at Stanford, highlighting both the positive aspects and some of the challenges she faced during her tenure. Zhang talks about her upbringing and how she got into golf. She says she played every sport growing up, but golf was the one that stuck. Zhang will be playing in the Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club from Thursday to Sunday, and she discusses the tournament. Author Bruce Schoenfeld joins the program to discuss his latest piece he wrote for the Sports Business Journal about Jody Allen. Schoenfeld talks about how interesting Jody Allen is as an owner, because she is the name, but doesn't receive a dime from the sale. Schoenfeld admits that he didn't talk to Allen at all for the piece, but Schoenfeld thinks that Allen may just be shy and doesn't like to give interviews. Schoenfeld talks about his experience talking to Bert Kolde. Schoenfeld says that Jody Allen is very much like an owner that we see in professional sports, where Paul Allen wasn't the prototypical professional sports owner. Schoenfeld says that people in the Blazers and Seahawks organizations do like Jody Allen as the owner. Schoenfeld is 100% confident that Jody Allen knows that Paul Allen wanted to keep the Blazers in Portland, but he also says that if the offers that want to keep the Blazers in Portland are low, Jody would sell to a higher bidder. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Author Bruce Schoenfeld joins the program to discuss his latest piece he wrote for the Sports Business Journal about Jody Allen. Schoenfeld talks about how interesting Jody Allen is as an owner, because she is the name, but doesn't receive a dime from the sale. Schoenfeld admits that he didn't talk to Allen at all for the piece, but Schoenfeld thinks that Allen may just be shy and doesn't like to give interviews. Schoenfeld talks about his experience talking to Bert Kolde. Schoenfeld says that Jody Allen is very much like an owner that we see in professional sports, where Paul Allen wasn't the prototypical professional sports owner. Schoenfeld says that people in the Blazers and Seahawks organizations do like Jody Allen as the owner. Schoenfeld is 100% confident that Jody Allen knows that Paul Allen wanted to keep the Blazers in Portland, but he also says that if the offers that want to keep the Blazers in Portland are low, Jody would sell to a higher bidder.

LPGA golfer Rose Zhang joins the program to talk about her career and life as a professional golfer. Zhang discusses her time at Stanford, highlighting both the positive aspects and some of the challenges she faced during her tenure. Zhang talks about her upbringing and how she got into golf. She says she played every sport growing up, but golf was the one that stuck. Zhang will be playing in the Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater Country Club from Thursday to Sunday, and she discusses the tournament.

John Canzano is in talking about the NFL preseason and Shedeur Sanders. Canzano wonders what the reactions will be if Shedeur plays extremely well or extremely poorly. Canzano also wonders about Coach Prime and Colorado. We haven't heard much about the team and Canzano wonders if that means they are trying to temper expectations in Boulder. The BFT jury is back! The jury is debating the Portland Trail Blazers, Geno Smith flipping fans off, and the should the Civil War football game continue to play. Former Oregon and NFL offensive lineman, Geoff Schwartz joins the program to discuss the NFL preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers. Schwartz talks about training camp and preseason for a rookie. Schwartz talks about Shedeur Sanders and what his debut will mean for him going forward. Schwartz is seeing a trend in the NFL where teams are playing their starters in the preseason for at least one drive, and thinks that going forward this will continue. Schwartz also talks about Oregon football and how he feels about quarterback Dante Moore. The 5 at 5, what's on tap, and much more!

Former Oregon and NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz joins the program to discuss the NFL preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers. Schwartz talks about training camp and preseason for a rookie. Schwartz talks about Shedeur Sanders and what his debut will mean for him going forward. Schwartz is seeing a trend in the NFL where teams are playing their starters in the preseason for at least one drive, and thinks that going forward, this will continue. Schwartz also talks about Oregon football and how he feels about quarterback Dante Moore.

John Canzano is discussing what fans want from their sports teams. What are the most important factors for fans when their teams are putting out their product? Canzano wonders if college programs are making the mistake of putting their fans' wants and needs in the background, and turning more into professional teams. Canzano is also discussing Jen Pawol, who will be the first female umpire in MLB. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

John Canzano is in talking about the Little League World Series and if it's ok for teams on that level to steal signs. Canzano wonders if stealing signs at that level is the umpires, coaches, or players fault. Canzano wonders if there is anyway we can make youth sports all about the kids and not about winning and the parents. Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to discuss his upbringing and how he fell in love with Corvallis. Walker talks about some of the former Beavers he idolized as a kid, including the Rodgers brothers. Walker talks about what it will be like facing off against Cal in the season opener and not starting with a ramp-up game. Walker talks about how the city of Corvallis has accepted him and gives the city a message saying that if you see him around town, do not be afraid to come up and say hi. The big splash, punch it audio, and much more!

Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to discuss his upbringing and how he fell in love with Corvallis. Walker talks about some of the former Beavers he idolized as a kid, including the Rodgers brothers. Walker talks about what it will be like facing off against Cal in the season opener and not starting with a ramp-up game. Walker talks about how the city of Corvallis has accepted him and gives the city a message saying that if you see him around town, do not be afraid to come up and say hi.

John Canzano is in talking about Cooper Lutkenhaus setting a world record for the 800 meter for a male under 18 years old. Canzano wonders if it was the best high school performance ever and what some of the other best performances are by young athletes. Later Canzano talks about Sports Business Journal's article about Jody Allen, which puts Jody in a very positive light. Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio joins the program to discuss the new piece written by Sports Business Journal about Jody Allen. In the piece, it says that Jody Allen had a huge part in decision-making for the Trail Blazers, and Berger, who worked for the Blazers, says that most of the piece is false and says that Allen had very little with the construction of the Moda Center and much more. Berger thinks that Jody Allen and Bert Kolde don't care about Portland at all, and could see a new owner coming in and wanting to move the Blazers out of Portland. Berger thinks that the Trail Blazers need Adam Silver to step in and make sure that the Blazers stay in Portland. Editor-in-chief of DyeStat's, Doug Binder, joins the program to discuss the US Championships in Eugene, including Cooper Lutkenhaus' performance in the 800-meter. Binder talks about the actual race and the discussion heading into the race. Binder says that most people thought that Lutkenhaus could finish sixth at best, but he finished third. Binder talks about how he thinks Lutkenhaus will perform in the World Championships. Binder talks about Hayward Field and what the experience was like, including what could be improved. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Editor-in-chief of DyeStat's, Doug Binder, joins the program to discuss the US Championships in Eugene, including Cooper Lutkenhaus' performance in the 800-meter. Binder talks about the actual race and the discussion heading into the race. Binder says that most people thought that Lutkenhaus could finish sixth at best, but he finished third. Binder talks about how he thinks Lutkenhaus will perform in the World Championships. Binder talks about Hayward Field and what the experience was like, including what could be improved.

Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio joins the program to discuss the new piece written by Sports Business Journal about Jody Allen. In the piece, it says that Jody Allen had a huge part in decision-making for the Trail Blazers, and Berger, who worked for the Blazers, says that most of the piece is false and says that Allen had very little with the construction of the Moda Center and much more. Berger thinks that Jody Allen and Bert Kolde don't care about Portland at all, and could see a new owner coming in and wanting to move the Blazers out of Portland. Berger thinks that the Trail Blazers need Adam Silver to step in and make sure that the Blazers stay in Portland.

John Canzano is in talking about the NCAA tournament making the correct decision to not expand the tournament next season, but Canzano wonders if it inevitable that tv is going to ruin college athletics. Canzano says that it could be where UCLA and USC knew back in 2019 that they were going to move to the Big Ten, and it is all the tv networks work. Are we in a sports world ran by ESPN and Fox? Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch joins the show to discuss Ohio State football and what to expect from the defending national champions. Rabinowitz talks about the season that Ohio State had last season and the ups and downs throughout their championship season. Rabinowitz talks about how good wide receiver Jeremiah Smith can be and what he is going to look like this season. Ohio State has to replace both of its coordinators, and Rabinowitz talks about how Brian Hartline is going to replace Chip Kelly and the difficulty that will be. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss college football. Wilner and Canzano talk about the preseason coaches' poll and if it matters. Wilner says that it does matter because when you look at the CFP rankings, it looks a lot like the AP poll that came out the day before. Wilner talks about Oregon mattering in the CFP world. Wilner says the Ducks are all in to compete with Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State on a year-in-year-out basis. Wilner thinks that the NCAA tournament will expand in the upcoming years. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss college football. Wilner and Canzano talk about the preseason coaches' poll and if it matters. Wilner says that it does matter because when you look at the CFP rankings, it looks a lot like the AP poll that came out the day before. Wilner talks about Oregon mattering in the CFP world. Wilner says the Ducks are all in to compete with Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State on a year-in-year-out basis. Wilner thinks that the NCAA tournament will expand in the upcoming years.

Bill Rabinowitz of the Columbus Dispatch joins the show to discuss Ohio State football and what to expect from the defending national champions. Rabinowitz talks about the season that Ohio State had last season and the ups and downs throughout their championship season. Rabinowitz talks about how good wide receiver Jeremiah Smith can be and what he is going to look like this season. Ohio State has to replace both of its coordinators, and Rabinowitz talks about how Brian Hartline is going to replace Chip Kelly and the difficulty that will be.

Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his trip to the NFL Hall of Fame this weekend. Barnum coached Jared Allen, who is getting inducted, while Allen was at Idaho State. Barnum tells some great stories about new Hall of Famer Jared Allen. Barnum talks about his team this season and is very excited about a lot of the talent that the Vikings have. Barnum talks about the game against Montana, which will be played at Providence Park, and how important that game will be.

John Canzano is in talking about the new Stanford athletic director hire. Canzano thinks that the hire points Stanford in a direction that is not the same direction they have been going the past couple of seasons. Canzano is also talking about the trade request made by Micah Parsons. Canzano wonders if Parsons wants to be traded or if this is just a play that athletes make now when they want a new contract. The Bald Faced Truth jury is back, deciding who is guilty and not. Portland State football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his trip to the NFL Hall of Fame this weekend. Barnum coached Jared Allen, who is getting inducted, while Allen was at Idaho State. Barnum tells some great stories about new Hall of Famer Jared Allen. Barnum talks about his team this season and is very excited about a lot of the talent that the Vikings have. Barnum discusses the upcoming game against Montana, which will be played at Providence Park, and emphasizes the significance of the game. Punch it audio, what's on tap, and much more!

John Canzano is in talking about fandom. Are we now becoming fans of players or teams? With all the movement between players and teams now days are fans more likely to be fans of specific players or are they faithful to the team they grew up loving? Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee joins the program to discuss the Troy Taylor firing by Stanford and the lawsuit against ESPN. Taylor alleges that ESPN ruined his reputation with their reporting. Davidson talks about Taylor coming up through the business of coaching. Davidson talked to Taylor's wife about Taylor, and she said that Troy Taylor isn't a bully in any way. Davidson says that ESPN only reached out via one voicemail to Troy Taylor and then didn't try anymore. Author Christine Brennan joins the show to discuss her new book, "On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports." Brennan talks about the fans that have shown up to get her book and how crazy the environments have been, especially in Iowa. Brennan talks about Clark joining the WNBA and the fact that some in the WNBA didn't accept her right away. Brennan says the WNBA has failed the moment with Caitlin Clark joining the league. Brennan discusses all the mistakes the WNBA has made in capitalizing on Caitlin Clark's popularity. Brennan talks about the Olympic snub of Caitlin Clark. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Author Christine Brennan joins the show to discuss her new book, "On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports." Brennan talks about the fans that have shown up to get her book and how crazy the environments have been, especially in Iowa. Brennan talks about Clark joining the WNBA and the fact that some in the WNBA didn't accept her right away. Brennan says the WNBA has failed the moment with Caitlin Clark joining the league. Brennan discusses all the mistakes the WNBA has made in capitalizing on Caitlin Clark's popularity. Brennan talks about the Olympic snub of Caitlin Clark.

Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee joins the program to discuss the Troy Taylor firing by Stanford and the lawsuit against ESPN. Taylor alleges that ESPN ruined his reputation with their reporting. Davidson talks about Taylor coming up through the business of coaching. Davidson talked to Taylor's wife about Taylor, and she said that Troy Taylor isn't a bully in any way. Davidson says that ESPN only reached out via one voicemail to Troy Taylor and then didn't try anymore.

John Canzano is in discussing the Rip City Forever campaign that launched today to try and make sure that the Trail Blazers stay in Portland. Canzano discusses if building a new arena is vital to keeping the Blazers in Portland or if renovations would be enough. Canzano wonders if fans of the Blazers should be worried about the Blazers potentially moving. President of Burgerville, Joth Ricci, and former Trail Blazer, Chris Dudley, join the program to discuss the Rip City Forever campaign that launched today. The campaign is focusing on keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland with the upcoming sale of the franchise. Ricci and Dudley say that the new owner will more than likely not be local to Portland and that they want the city to be prepared just in case something crazy happens. Ricci talks about whether the Moda Center actually needs to be torn down or just renovated. Dudley says that the franchise needs a new owner who is energetic and cares. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

President of Burgerville, Joth Ricci, and former Trail Blazer, Chris Dudley, join the program to discuss the Rip City Forever campaign that launched today. The campaign is focusing on keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland with the upcoming sale of the franchise. Ricci and Dudley say that the new owner will more than likely not be local to Portland and that they want the city to be prepared just in case something crazy happens. Ricci talks about whether the Moda Center actually needs to be torn down or just renovated. Dudley says that the franchise needs a new owner who is energetic and cares.

John Canzano is in talking about the death of former Cubs great Ryne Sandberg. Canzano questions why we don't show love to people while they are alive instead of doing it only when they pass away. Canzano also talks about the Oregon football team and what some of the biggest questions are this season. Tyson Alger of the I5 Corridor joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers football teams. Alger is very high on the Ducks, but he thinks with so much turnover that the floor is lower than it has been in the past. Alger talks about the Beavers and says that new quarterback Maalik Murphy is going to play a huge role early in the season against the toughest part of the Beavers schedule. Former Major League Baseball umpire Dale Scott joins the program to discuss umpiring in MLB. Scott talks about how they were evaluated back when he was an umpire, and how he was taught to call balls and strikes. Scott talks about how the strike zones on tv vary from team to team. Scott talks about how the league has changed. It used to be that all players and fans wanted was consistency, but nowadays, the fans and players expect umpires to be 100% accurate. Scott thinks that umpires are tired of hearing how bad they are and are ready to just give in to the automatic ball system. Head coach of Murrayhill Little League, Ryan Menten, joins the program to talk about his little team, which just won state and is heading to San Bernardino. Menten talks about his team and how hard they play and what they are doing to be successful in the state and regional tournaments. Menten talks about the umpires and if the videos you see on social media with fans and umpires fighting are real. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Head coach of Murrayhill Little League, Ryan Menten, joins the program to talk about his little team, which just won state and is heading to San Bernardino. Menten talks about his team and how hard they play and what they are doing to be successful in the state and regional tournaments. Menten talks about the umpires and if the videos you see on social media with fans and umpires fighting are real.

Former Major League Baseball umpire Dale Scott joins the program to discuss umpiring in MLB. Scott talks about how they were evaluated back when he was an umpire, and how he was taught to call balls and strikes. Scott talks about how the strike zones on tv vary from team to team. Scott talks about how the league has changed. It used to be that all players and fans wanted was consistency, but nowadays the fans and players expect umpires to be 100% accurate. Scott thinks that umpires are tired of hearing how bad they are and are ready to just give in to the automatic ball system.

Tyson Alger of the I5 Corridor joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers football teams. Alger is very high on the Ducks, but he thinks with so much turnover that the floor is lower than it has been in the past. Alger talks about the Beavers and says that new quarterback Maalik Murphy is going to play a huge role early in the season against the toughest part of the Beavers schedule.

John Canzano is back and talking about his experience in Las Vegas at Big Ten media day. Canzano talks about some of the conversations he had with coaches and athletic directors. Canzano talks about the good of college football and how the commissioners of conferences are not looking out for the good of the game. Mark Ganz of the Portland Classic talks about the upcoming Portland Classic that will be happening at Columbia Edgewater Country Club August 14-17. Ganz talks about the history of the tournament and how the tournament has evolved on the LPGA tour. Ganz talks about the sponsors of the tournaments and what his vision was when he took over the tournament. Ganz talks about how the Portland Classic is great for women athletes, and the tournament is highlighting this. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Mark Ganz of the Portland Classic talks about the upcoming Portland Classic that will be happening at Columbia Edgewater Country Club August 14-17. Ganz talks about the history of the tournament and how the tournament has evolved on the LPGA tour. Ganz talks about the sponsors of the tournaments and what his vision was when he took over the tournament. Ganz talks about how the Portland Classic is great for women athletes, and the tournament is highlighting this.

Judah Newby gives his final thoughts from Big Ten media days and what will be key for Oregon to get off to a fast start in the 2025 season. Plus, a check-in on the Seahawks with Stacy Rost of Seattle Sports from the VMAC and training camp, and Kyle Madson of ESPN 1320's "The Insiders" in Sacramento and Candlestick Chronicles podcast dives in on expectations for the San Francisco 49ers ahead of an important season in the NFC West.

Judah Newby talks to Kyle Madson, host of "The Insiders" on ESPN 1320 in Sacramento and host of the Candlestick Chronicles podcast, for a check-in on the 49ers ahead of an intriguing season for Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy and company.