The Bald Faced Truth With John Canzano

Oregon State baseball coach Mitch Canham joins the show to talk about the Beavers in the NCAA tournament coming up. Oregon State will be hosting the Corvallis regional with St. Mary's, USC, and TCU. Canham talks about how the team has dealt with the time off between the end of the regular season and the NCAA tournament, as the Beavers didn't play in a conference tournament this season. Canham talks about the team that he has and how tight the group is. Canham says they have kept open communication throughout the season to keep everyone on the same page. Canham previews St. Mary's, who is the Beavers opening opponent.

USA Today's Dan Wolken joins the program to discuss the world of college football. Wolken doesn't understand why the SEC and Big Ten want to have guaranteed spots in the CFP because the two conferences are going to get the spots anyway. Wolken thinks that the moves the SEC and Big Ten are making are merely attempts to ultimately break away from everyone else and do their own thing. Wolken discusses whether the Big 12 and ACC have the confidence to stand their ground and resist the pressure from the SEC and Big Ten.

The Athletic's Stewart Mandel joins the program to discuss college football and its changing landscape. Mandel is fired up about some of the comments made by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. Mandel can't believe that the SEC and the Big Ten have been trying to secure four automatic bids, regardless of the outcome, in a potential postseason. Mandel thinks that the Big Ten is focused on the expansion of the College Football Playoff so that he can add a plau-in tournament for the Big Ten to decide who gets the final two automatic bids to the CFP. Mandel thinks that the moves the SEC and Big Ten are trying to make could potentially ruin the game of college football.

John Canzano is in talking about the SEC spring meetings in which Greg Sankey confirmed that they are talking about the college football playoff and a possible expansion. Canzano thinks that the SEC and Big Ten are making decisions that aren't for the greater good of college football and could potentially ruin the sport. Oregon baseball coach Mark Wasikowski joins the show to discuss the upcoming NCAA tournament. Wasikowski and the Ducks were chosen to host the regional round in Eugene. Wasikowski previews the pod and previews their first matchup against Utah Valley. Wakiskowski says the Utah Valley team is a veteran team who isn't going to be afraid of the moment. Wasikowski talks about the state of Oregon as both Oregon and Oregon State are hosting regionals. Wasikowski talks about a couple of players that have been huge for the team this season. The Athletic's Stewart Mandel joins the program to discuss college football and it's changing landscape. Mandel is fired up about some of the comments made by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. Mandel can't believe that the SEC and the Big Ten have been trying to give themselves four automatic bids no matter what in a potential postseason. Mandel thinks that the Big Ten is focused on the expansion on the College Football Playoff so that he can add a plau-in tournament for the Big Ten to decide who gets the final two automatic bids to the CFP. Mandel thinks that the moves the SEC and Big Ten are trying to make could potentially ruin the game of college football. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5 and much more!

Oregon baseball coach Mark Wasikowski joins the show to discuss the upcoming NCAA tournament. Wasikowski and the Ducks were chosen to host the regional round in Eugene. Wasikowski previews the pod and previews their first matchup against Utah Valley. Wakiskowski says the Utah Valley team is a veteran team that isn't going to be afraid of the moment. Wasikowski talks about the state of Oregon, as both Oregon and Oregon State are hosting regionals. Wasikowski talks about a couple of players who have been huge for the team this season.

John Canzano is in talking about rivalries in college football and the controversy that was started with Petros Papadakis calling Lincoln Riley out. Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens comes on and talks about the Civil War and the future of that rivalry, and Canzano reacts to those comments. University of Oregon athletic director, Rob Mullens, joins the program right off of the get go and is discussing how successful Oregon athletics has been recently. The softball team is hosting Liberty on Friday night in the Super Regionals and is two wins away from making the College Softball World Series. Mullens talks about the house settlement and where his eyes are going when he looks at the settlement. Mullens thinks that we need some intervention on the federal level because there are so many different laws in different states when it comes to NIL deals. Mullens talks about the new CFP seedings rule that went in to affect and tells Canzano why it was the right choice to change the seedings. Mullens also talks about the Civil War and how they view the rivalry going into the future. The 5 at 5, punch it audio, and much more!

University of Oregon athletic director, Rob Mullens, joins the program right off the bat and is discussing how successful Oregon athletics has been recently. The softball team is hosting Liberty on Friday night in the Super Regionals and is two wins away from making the College Softball World Series. Mullens talks about the house settlement and where his eyes are going when he looks at the settlement. Mullens thinks that we need some intervention on the federal level because there are so many different laws in different states when it comes to NIL deals. Mullens talks about the new CFP seedings rule that went into effect and tells Canzano why changing the seedings was the right choice. Mullens also talks about the Civil War and how they view the rivalry going into the future.

John Canzano is in talking about the college football playoff and the new format they are going to institute next season. The seedings are going to be determined by your rankings in the CFP poll. Canzano thinks that this is going to ultimately be a good thing for the CFP, but still questions if it going to be beneficial to not make a conference championship game. The Big Ten Network's, Sydney Supple, joins the program to discuss the NCAA softball tournament. The Univeristy of Oregon will be hosting a Super Regional against Liberty after Liberty upset Texas A&M in the regionals. Supple thinks that Oregon is in a great spot to make the College Softball World Series. Supple talks about how important game one is in softball. It is a best of three series and Supple says the winner of game one advances to the next round 80% of the time. Fox Sports' Petros Papadakis joins the show to discuss the current situation at USC. Papadakis is not happy that Lincoln Riley seems to be avoiding the rivalry with Notre Dame. Papadakis thinks that USC needs to focus on beating teams like Minnesota before it should be focused on ducking the rivalry with Notre Dame. Papadakis is upset with the way USC has had to use a GM for recruiting. Papadakis says that the USC fanbase doesn't care anymore. The big splash, punch it audio, and much more!

Fox Sports' Petros Papadakis joins the show to discuss the current situation at USC. Papadakis is not happy that Lincoln Riley seems to be avoiding the rivalry with Notre Dame. Papadakis thinks that USC needs to focus on beating teams like Minnesota before it should be focused on ducking the rivalry with Notre Dame. Papadakis is upset with the way USC has had to use a GM for recruiting. Papadakis says that the USC fanbase doesn't care anymore.

The Big Ten Network's Sydney Supple joins the program to discuss the NCAA softball tournament. The University of Oregon will be hosting a Super Regional against Liberty after Liberty upset Texas A&M in the regionals. Supple thinks that Oregon is in a great spot to make the College Softball World Series. Supple talks about how important game one is in softball. It is a best-of-three series, and Supple says the winner of game one advances to the next round 80% of the time.

Host of The Unafraid Show and former Oregon tight end, George Wrighster, joins the program to discuss his show, where he is interviewing some of the top coaches and people in college football. Wrighster talks about Oregon's loss to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and if Ducks fans are overreacting to the loss too much. Wrighster talks about how the Oregon athletic program has completely taken over the Big Ten conference. Wrighster talks about how tight ends are becoming more valuable in college football and what he expects out of Travis Hunter in the NFL.

John Canzano is in talking about the tradition of college football. Canzano thinks that we are losing a lot of tradition in the sport because of teams refusing to play rivalry games, and the influence of tv now. Should rivalry games like USC/Notre Dame and Oregon/Oregon State be played? Canzano thinks that they need to be. San Jose Mercury News, Jon Wilner, joins the show to discuss the College Football Playoff and if we will see if any team can make a "Cinderella run" in a new format. Wilner also discusses the mediation between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West. Wilner feels like both conferences don't want to go to trial and need to come up with a solution so they can both move on as conferences. Wilner thinks that some rivalries are going to go away unless the big conferences get guarantees that losing non-conference games won't affect their rankings in the CFP. Wilner also talks about Oregon State and where he sees the Beavers in the next five seasons. Host of The Unafraid Show and former Oregon tight end, George Wrighster, joins the program to discuss his show where he is interviewing some of the top coaches and people in the college football. Wrighster talks about Oregon's loss to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl and if Ducks fans are overreacting to the loss to much. Wrighster talks about how the Oregon athletic program has completely taken over the Big Ten conference. Wrighster talks about how tight ends are becoming more valuable in college football and what he expects out of Travis Hunter in the NFL. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

San Jose Mercury News, Jon Wilner, joins the show to discuss the College Football Playoff and whether any team will make a "Cinderella run" in a new format. Wilner also discusses the mediation between the Pac-12 and the Mountain West. Wilner feels like both conferences don't want to go to trial and need to come up with a solution so they can both move on as conferences. Wilner thinks that some rivalries are going to go away unless the big conferences get guarantees that losing non-conference games won't affect their rankings in the CFP. Wilner also talks about Oregon State and where he sees the Beavers in the next five seasons.

John Canzano is in talking about sports regrets. Was there ever a game you were supposed to go to and you had to miss it? Canzano talks about regrets in sports. Canzano is also talking about Tom Brady and Michael Jordan as "analysts". Canzano doesn't want the GOATS of the game to just be "analysts". Canzano wants both of them to be themselves and actually talk about personal interactions and experiences that they had. The voice of American soccer, John Strong, joins the program to discuss the broadcasting world and how he thinks Michael Jordan and Tom Brady should be going about being on television. Strong talks about how he thinks Tom Brady will influence Michael Jordan when Jordan will be on the NBA on NBC coverage, if at all. Strong wonders how much Michael Jordan will embrace coaching when it comes to his on-air personality. Strong says that Tom Brady had gotten a ton of coaching and is always looking to get better. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5 with John Canzano solo, and much more!

The voice of American soccer, John Strong, joins the program to discuss the broadcasting world and how he thinks Michael Jordan and Tom Brady should be going about being on television. Strong talks about how he thinks Tom Brady will influence Michael Jordan when Jordan is on the NBA on NBC coverage, if at all. Strong wonders how much Michael Jordan will embrace coaching when it comes to his on-air personality. Strong says that Tom Brady has gotten a ton of coaching and is always looking to get better.

John Canzano is in talking about the Oregon Ducks and how their fans will feel if/when the Ducks football team ever breaks through and wins a championship. Canzano sees the softball and baseball teams winning and noticing that even though they are in the Big Ten now, they care. Alan Thayer of Innovative Law Group joins the show to discuss mediation between the Mountain West and the Pac-12. Thayer talks about what the mediator is going to say and what to expect the answers to be from both the Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences. Thayer says what he thinks both the Pac-12 and the Mountain West will want when the conferences meet to try and figure out a settlement. Oregon softball shortstop, Paige Sinicki, joins the program to discuss the Ducks regional win over Stanford and previews their Super Regionals against Liberty. Sinicki won Oregon's first Gold Glove and she talks about watching Derek Jeter growing up and how she tries to model her defensive game after the great Yankee. Sinicki tells Canzano about the strength of the Oregon softball team and how tough her teammates are and says that's why they are so successful. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Oregon softball shortstop Paige Sinicki joins the program to discuss the Ducks regional win over Stanford and previews their Super Regionals against Liberty. Sinicki won Oregon's first Gold Glove, and she talks about watching Derek Jeter growing up and how she tries to model her defensive game after the great Yankee. Sinicki tells Canzano about the strength of the Oregon softball team and how tough her teammates are, and says that's why they are so successful.

Alan Thayer of Innovative Law Group joins the show to discuss mediation between the Mountain West and the Pac-12. Thayer talks about what the mediator is going to say and what to expect answers to be from both the Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences. Thayer says what he thinks both the Pac-12 and the Mountain West will want when the conferences meet to try and figure out a settlement.

John Canzano is in talking about the potential of the city of Portland. Canzano thinks that whoever buys the Blazers that they could make a lot of money if they treat it correctly. Canzano thinks there is a lot of changes that could be made that would be beneficial to not only the owners but the community as a whole. Oregon Secretary of State, Tobias Read, joins the program to talk about youth sports and how parents need to be heard and not seen. Read talks about the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. Read says he doesn't have a big fear that, no matter who buys the team, that the team is staying in Portland. Read talks about the change in views when it comes to government and sports in Oregon. It's Friday and that means the BFT jury is back. Michael Lewellen, Craig Birnbach, and Steven Vaughan form the jury and discuss the topics of youth softball coaches and what they are guilty of and the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. The 5 at 5, what's on tap, and much more!

It's Friday, and that means the BFT jury is back. Michael Lewellen, Craig Birnbach, and Steven Vaughan form the jury and discuss the topics of youth softball coaches and what they are guilty of, and the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joins the program to discuss youth sports and how parents need to be heard and not seen. Read also discusses the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers and his lack of fear that the team will stay in Portland no matter who buys it. Read also discusses the change in views regarding government and sports in Oregon.

John Canzano is in talking about conspiracies. Do conspiracies happen in sports? Canzano questions if the draft lottery is rigged and if other things in sports were rigged. Later Canzano talks about the youth softball situation where the coach questioned the age of one of the girls. The singing linebacker, John Papadakis, joins the program to discuss his life and how he is getting ready for his next gig. Papadakis talks about how he was recruited by guys like Dick Vermeil and other coaches including schools sending coaches like Joe Gibbs to recruit him. Papadakis tells stories about some of his recruiting stories and how the schools recruited him. Papadakis talks about the culture of USC and how they were ahead of their time when it came to recruiting. Papadakis tells stories about how his black teammates would have to bring weapons when they played down South. The Oregonian's Ken Goe joins the program to talk about the future of college track. College sports has become so much about college football Goe thinks that schools like Oregon is going to have to do something to continue support. Goe thinks that women's flag football could be a huge threat to other women's sports in popularity. Goe thinks that college football needs to split off from other college sports. The big splash, punch it audio, and much more!

The singing linebacker, John Papadakis, joins the program to discuss his life and how he is getting ready for his next gig. Papadakis talks about how he was recruited by guys like Dick Vermeil and other coaches including schools sending coaches like Joe Gibbs to recruit him. Papadakis tells stories about some of his recruiting stories and how the schools recruited him. Papadakis talks about the culture of USC and how they were ahead of their time when it came to recruiting. Papadakis tells stories about how his black teammates would have to bring weapons when they played down South.

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Author of "The Front Runner", Brendan O’Meara, joins the program to discuss his book about the legend Steve Prefontaine. O'Meara talks about the book and tells some great stories about Prefontaine and how he developed as he got to Oregon, and what the hard work looked like. O'Meara talks about how Prefontaine worked hard and didn't hit his peak until his sophomore year. O'Meara talks about how Prefontaine was ahead of his time when it came to brand building and using the media to build himself. The book will be released on May 20th.

John Canzano is in talking about the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers. It was announced that the Blazers will be up for sale and Canzano talks about what he hopes happens as well as what he thinks will happen. Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are also going to be eligible to be in the hall of fame and Canzano thinks both of them should both get in. Former longtime Trail Blazers executive, Michael Lewellen, joins the show to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers being up for sale. Lewlellen used to work for the Blazers and other big companies and has insights on how the potential sale of the Blazers may work. Lewellen talks about what it was like when he worked for Paul Allen and tells some great stories about some of the old plans that they had for the Rose Quarter that never happened. Lewellen thinks with new ownership some of these plans could be brought back out and the Rose Quarter could see an uplift. Lewellen, who worked with Phil Knight, talks about how he thinks Phil Knight would fit in with a potential ownership group for the Blazers. Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio joins the show to talk about the Trail Blazers upcoming sale. Berger talks about what Blazers fans can look forward to in the next 12-24 months. Berger talks about if Trail Blazers fans should be nervous about any other market could come in and acquire the Blazers when a new owner comes in. Berger talks about who the right owner would be in Portland. Berger says that it is all about the ownership groups and not a singular owner. Berger thinks that Phil Knight isn't the most likely person to be the next owner of the Blazers. Berger touches on how Seahawks fans should feel with the news that the Blazers are for sale. Punch it audio, the big splash, and much more!

Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio joins the show to talk about the Trail Blazers upcoming sale. Berger talks about what Blazers fans can look forward to in the next 12-24 months. Berger talks about whether Trail Blazers fans should be nervous that any other market could come in and acquire the Blazers when a new owner comes in. Berger talks about who the right owner would be in Portland. Berger says that it is all about the ownership groups and not a singular owner. Berger thinks that Phil Knight isn't the most likely person to be the next owner of the Blazers. Berger touches on how Seahawks fans should feel with the news that the Blazers are for sale.

Former longtime Trail Blazers executive, Michael Lewellen, joins the show to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers being up for sale. Lewlellen used to work for the Blazers and other big companies and has insights on how the potential sale of the Blazers may work. Lewellen talks about what it was like when he worked for Paul Allen and tells some great stories about some of the old plans that they had for the Rose Quarter that never happened. Lewellen thinks with new ownership some of these plans could be brought back out and the Rose Quarter could see an uplift. Lewellen, who worked with Phil Knight, talks about how he thinks Phil Knight would fit in with a potential ownership group for the Blazers.

"The Throwin Samoan" Jack Thompson joins the program to discuss Cam Ward being picked number one by the Tennessee Titans. Thompson is very confident in Washington State football from now on in the new Pac-12. Thompson says that the Cougars are in a position where they need to act like they are the biggest brand in the Pac-12. Thompson has met the brand new Washington State coach, Jimmy Rogers, and Thompson says that Rogers has already built a tremendous culture in Pullman.

John Canzano is in talking about some of the biggest losers from this past weekend. Canzano thinks that the Oregon Softball team got punished for something out of their control. Canzano later talks about celebrity interactions both good and bad. Later the NBA draft lottery happens and Canzano is all over it breaking down where the Blazers landed. Creator of Big League Chew and former minor league baseball player Rob Nelson joins the program. Nelson tells some great stories about when he was a player on the Portland Mavericks and how they came up with the idea for Big League Chew in the bullpen. Nelson tells stories about Bing Russell, Kurt Russell's dad, and how good of a person he was and the stuff that they did. Nelson talks about a potential team name for a Portland baseball team. Nelson reveals to Canzano his idea for a new college football playoff. "The Throwin Samoan" Jack Thompson joins the program to discuss Cam Ward being picked number one by the Tennessee Titans. Thompson is very confident in Washington State football going forward in the new Pac-12. Thompson says that the Cougars are in a position that they need to act like they are the biggest brand in the Pac-12. Thompson has met brand new Washington State coach, Jimmy Rogers, and Thompson says that Rogers has already built a tremendous culture in Pullman. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Creator of Big League Chew and former minor league baseball player, Rob Nelson, joins the program. Nelson tells some great stories about when he was a player on the Portland Mavericks and how they came up with the idea for Big League Chew in the bullpen. Nelson tells stories about Bing Russell, Kurt Russell's dad, and how good of a person he was, and the stuff that they did. Nelson talks about a potential team name for a Portland baseball team. Nelson reveals to Canzano his idea for a new college football playoff.

John Canzano is in talking about a situation where male athletes didn't feel comfortable in the locker room because of a biologically born female who is identifying as a male, gets dressed in the same locker room. Canzano also is bringing back the jury and they discuss a wide range of topics! Business lawyer Alan Thayer joins the program to disucss the litigation between the Mountain West and the Pac-12. Thayer talks to Canzano and tell him what he would do if he was the Pac-12 and what he would if he was the Mountain West in this situation. Thayer thinks that this could be a simple settlement that is all about money, or it could get really ugly and drag out for a long time. Thayer talks about the risks for the Pac-12 if the judge says they violated the poaching fees. Marc Stein of the Stein Line joins the program to discuss the NBA playoffs and much more in the NBA. Stein talks about the Luka Doncic trade and how Nico Harrison went from having a great approval rating to having no fans. Stein talks about the road teams winning in the playoffs and what it means. Stein also touches on the Blazers and how they are viewed around the NBA. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

The BFT jury is back talking about the NBA playoffs, will lawmakers be able to make any difference when it comes to college sports and college football, and much more for the jury!

Marc Stein of the Stein Line joins the program to discuss the NBA playoffs and much more in the NBA. Stein talks about the Luka Doncic trade and how Nico Harrison went from having a great approval rating to having no fans. Stein talks about the road teams winning in the playoffs and what it means. Stein also touches on the Blazers and how they are viewed around the NBA.

Business lawyer Alan Thayer joins the program to disucss the litigation between the Mountain West and the Pac-12. Thayer talks to Canzano and tell him what he would do if he was the Pac-12 and what he would if he was the Mountain West in this situation. Thayer thinks this could be a simple settlement that is all about money, or it could get ugly and drag out for a long time. Thayer talks about the risks for the Pac-12 if the judge says they violated the poaching fees.

John Canzano goes around the world of sports, plus Pope talk, and Dave Hunt of Hunt Auctions discusses an upcoming auction including items from Bill Walton's estate.

President of Hunt Auctions, Dave Hunt, joins the program to talk about the upcoming Bill Walton auction. At the auction, you can bid on some of Walton's items that he owned throughout his life. The auction house has 553 items for sale, including items like the teepee that Walton had at his house in his backyard and the Portland Trail Blazers autographed jerseys.

John Canzano is in talking about the retirement of Cam Rising. Rising is calling it a career with eligibility left and Canzano wonders who are the best athletes that had their careers cut short by injury. Later Canzano discusses who the top five most influential people are for the University of Oregon and Oregon State football programs as well as the Portland Trail Blazers. University of Utah director of broadcasting, Bill Riley joins the program to talk about Cam Rising, who announced his retirement from football because of a hand injury. Riley gives his top five most influential people in Utah football. Riley talks about how nobody knew if Rising was going to play or not for the final year with Utah. Riley tells Canzano what he thinks was his favorite Cam Rising game and how important Rising was to the Utah program. Riley also talks about Salt Lake City wanting a baseball team. Film maker Alexandra Helgerson joins the program to discuss her film Age Group Winner. The film is about Helgerson's father who shocked the world by becoming the first person to run one marathon a week for a year, each race completed in under three hours. Helgerson talks about some of the 10 new minutes she added on the film and what her father was like growing up. Helgerson talks about growing up at Jesuit High School and when she learned she wanted to be a performer. The big splash, punch it audio, and much more!

Filmmaker Alexandra Helgerson joins the program to discuss her film, Age Group Winner. The film is about Helgerson's father, who shocked the world by becoming the first person to run one marathon a week for a year, each race completed in under three hours. Helgerson talks about some of the 10 new minutes she added to the film and what her father was like growing up. Helgerson talks about growing up at Jesuit High School and when she learned she wanted to be a performer.

University of Utah director of broadcasting Bill Riley joins the program to discuss Cam Rising, who announced his retirement from football because of a hand injury. Riley gives his top five most influential people in Utah football. Riley talks about how nobody knew if Rising was going to play or not for the final year with Utah. Riley tells Canzano what he thinks was his favorite Cam Rising game and how important Rising was to the Utah program. Riley also talks about Salt Lake City wanting a baseball team.

John Canzano is in talking about what he expects out of some of the Northwest schools for the 2025 college football season. Canzano talks about the Oregon State Beavers and what he wants to see out of Trent Bray as well as the Washington Huskies in year two under Jedd Fisch. Ben Golliver of the Washington Post joins the show live from Minnesota to preview the Timberwolves vs Lakers series. Golliver gives his view and opinion on that series as well as all of the other playoff series' happening. Golliver gives a dark horse team that he thinks could be in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes if he requests a trade. Golliver also gives his opinion on Damian Lillard and if Dame can ever come back and be the player he once was. NBC Sports 49ers beat reporter, Jennifer Lee Chan joins the show to discuss the pending Brock Purdy contract extension. Chan says that the 49ers are going about the extension the correct way after last offseason that had a lot of drama. Chan says that the 49ers are happy with their offensive line within the building even though it is viewed as a weakness. Chan is questioned if the 49ers window has closed or if they have one more run in them. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

NBC Sports 49ers beat reporter Jennifer Lee Chan joins the show to discuss the pending Brock Purdy contract extension. Chan says that the 49ers are going about the extension the correct way after last offseason, which had a lot of drama. Chan says that the 49ers are happy with their offensive line within the building, even though it is viewed as a weakness. Chan is questioned if the 49ers' window has closed or if they have one more run in them

Ben Golliver of the Washington Post joins the show live from Minnesota to preview the Timberwolves vs Lakers series. Golliver gives his view and opinion on that series, as well as all of the other playoff series happening. Golliver gives a dark horse team that he thinks could be in the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes if he requests a trade. Golliver also gives his opinion on Damian Lillard and if Dame can ever come back and be the player he once was.

John Canzano is in talking about the news of Justin Tucker being released by the Ravens. Canzano questions if Tucker had a better season would the Ravens have still released him? Canzano also wonders if the Ravens handled the situation well because they said it was a "football decision" for the reason to release Tucker. College Football Metrics expert, Andrew Percival joins the show to discuss college football. Percival lives in Seattle and gives his thoughts on what Huskies fans are thinking as they are heading into year two of Jedd Fisch and the Big Ten. Percival gives his opinions on who he thinks would be the best fit for the Pac-12. Percival gives some numbers why and who would be a great fit. Percival thinks that there is one school in the West that the Pac-12 hasn't really talked about that they should go after. The big splash, punch it audio, and much more!

College Football Metrics expert, Andrew Percival, joins the show to discuss college football. Percival lives in Seattle and gives his thoughts on what Huskies fans think as they are heading into year two of Jedd Fisch and the Big Ten. Percival gives his opinions on who would be the best fit for the Pac-12. Percival gives some numbers on why and who would be a great fit. Percival thinks that there is one school in the West that the Pac-12 hasn't talked about that they should go after.

John Canzano is in talking about the Iowa State betting scandal. Canzano wonders if this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to schools and sports gambling. Are we going to continue to see more and more gambling stories involving athletes and universities? The BFT jury makes it's return! Craig Birnbach, Aaron Fentress, John Strong, and Michael Lewellen form the BFT jury to throw judgement down on Bill Belichick, Henry Ruggs III, and Shedeur Sanders. Punch it audio, what's on tap, and much more!

The BFT jury makes its return! Craig Birnbach, Aaron Fentress, John Strong, and Michael Lewellen form the BFT jury to throw judgment down on Bill Belichick, Henry Ruggs III, and Shedeur Sanders.

Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill joins the program to discuss the state of the Big Sky and the state of college athletics. Wistrcill thinks that once the settlement goes through, the real value of the NIL will come to the fore, and that will be positive. Wistrcill talks about Sacramento State and what they are doing in football and basketball by adding big-name GMs and coaches. Wistrcill discusses the future of the Big Sky and the success that they have been having.

Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss the world of college football. McLaughlin talks about the rivalry between Utah and BYU and how it is one of the best rivalries in all of college football. McLaughlin talks about the money spent in college football and if it is good for the sport. McLaughlin watched the Oregon Spring game and talked about the quarterback situation for the Ducks. McLaughlin thinks that Luke Moga was one of the biggest surprises at the spring game. McLaughlin thinks there is a team in the Big 10 that should be favored and isn't to win the conference.

John Canzano is in talking about why we as fans are always so quick to change and judge teams. Canzano says we all knew that the Lakers needed change, but now because they are officially out of the playoffs that we act as if it needs to happen right away. Canzano is talking about Stanford football and how it is tough for them to compete. Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill joins the program to discuss the state of the Big Sky and the state of college athletics. Wistrcill thinks that once the settlement goes through that the real value of the NIL will come to the front and that will be a positive. Wistrcill talks about Sacramento State and what they are doing in football and basketball by adding big name GM's and coaches. Wistrcill talks about the future of the Big Sky and the success that they have been having. Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program discuss the world of college football. McLaughlin talks about the rivalry between Utah and BYU and how it is one of the best rivalries in all of college football. McLaughlin talks about the money spent in college football and if it is good for the sport. McLaughlin watched the Oregon Spring game and talks about the quarterback situation for the Ducks. McLaughlin thinks that Luke Moga was one of the biggest surprises at the spring game. McLaughlin thinks there is a team in the Big 10 that should be favored and isn't to win the conference. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!