Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano

Oregon head basketball coach Dana Altman joins the program to discuss his Oregon Ducks team as they prepare for big-time matchups, including a game against Gonzaga at the Moda Center. Altman talks about how the team has had a hard time staying healthy and that they are still getting better. Altman talks about trust among players, coaches, and agents, and how hard it has been to deal with agents. Altman previews the game against Gonzaga at the Moda Center.

John Canzano is in talking about the current landscape of sports and the drama that is rampant. With the news of Sherone Moore being fired at Michigan, Canzano wonders if so many coach firings, player movement, and high prices are making sports less fun for the fans. Later, Canzano talks about the Oregon basketball program and what is going wrong with them this season as they head into a game against Gonzaga from the Moda Center. Canzano ponders what's best for the new Pac-12 when it comes to the CFP, and what the best pathway into the CFP is. Does the conference need to play the Power 4 schools, or should they stick to playing the group of 5 and making sure their record is pristine? Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

John Canzano is in talking about Notre Dame missing the playoffs, and if they have a valid argument in blaming the ACC conference for being a big reason why the Irish got snubbed from the playoff. Later, Canzano tells the history of James Madison University, and the rise of the school as they prepare to travel to Oregon for the opening round CFP game at Autzen Stadium. Oregon State women's basketball coach Scott Rueck joins the program to discuss the Civil War basketball series. Rueck discusses whether last season's success in making the NCAA tournament was his best coaching performance. Rueck discusses what is needed for a team to make a run in March and accomplish the goals that you have. Rueck talks about what some of the skills he looks for in recruits are when he is out recruiting. Rueck tells Canzano the reasons he's still at Oregon State and not running off to another job. Rueck tells Canzano all the reasons why the rivalry with Oregon isn't the same and why he feels like Oregon State shouldn't be playing Oregon right now in women's basketball. Amy Perko of the Knight Commission joins the program to discuss what she and her colleagues are doing to try and help college athletics going forward. Perko discusses how the Knight Commission is handling the divide between money and education when it comes to student athletes. Perko discusses coach compensation, how it has been getting out of control, and whether there is any solution to it. Perko discusses Utah receiving private equity and what could come about with that situation. The big splash, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Amy Perko of the Knight Commission joins the program to discuss what she and her colleagues are doing to try and help college athletics going forward. Perko discusses how the Knight Commission is handling the divide between money and education when it comes to student athletes. Perko discusses coach compensation, how it has been getting out of control, and whether there is any solution to it. Perko discusses Utah receiving private equity and what could come about with that situation.

Oregon State women's basketball coach Scott Rueck joins the program to discuss the Civil War basketball series. Rueck discusses whether last season's success in making the NCAA tournament was his best coaching performance. Rueck discusses what is needed for a team to make a run in March and accomplish the goals that you have. Rueck talks about what some of the skills he looks for in recruits are when he is out recruiting. Rueck tells Canzano the reasons he's still at Oregon State and not running off to another job. Rueck tells Canzano all the reasons why the rivalry with Oregon isn't the same and why he feels like Oregon State shouldn't be playing Oregon right now in women's basketball.

John Canzano is in talking about the debacle that was the College Football Playoff selection show. Canzano thinks that Notre Dame was one of a handful of teams that could have won a national championship, and that there's no way the Fighting Irish shouldn't be in the tournament. Canzano discusses Oregon's path to the national championship and the Ducks game against James Madison. Canzano ponders what the biggest necessary change is that needs to happen to the CFP, and what he thinks will happen after this season. Punch it audio. The 5 at 5 and much more!

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan is in talking about the CFP and some of the scenarios that could happen for the Oregon Ducks. Newby thinks the Ducks are destined to be the #6 seed in the CFP, and that's exactly where Ducks fans should want their team to be. Later, the guys discuss the NFL and the Thursday Night showdown between the Lions and the Cowboys. The guys break down the NFL, discuss whether Caleb Williams is holding the Bears back even though the Bears are the top seed in the NFC, and more!

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in discussing JaMarcus Shephard at Oregon State and how excited Beavers' fans should be. The guys wonder if Shephard can turn the Beavers around in one season, and if that should be the expectation. Later, the guys discuss who is actually good in the NFL. Newby picks his favorites in the AFC and says that the Broncos and Bo Nix are legit Super Bowl contenders. Later, the guys talk about the CFP and if the Ducks should be worried that they may actually end up getting a bye in the CFP. The 5 at 5 and much more!

John Canzano is in talking about the CFP rankings and what it means for the Ducks and some of the teams on the "bubble". Canzano reacts to JaMarcus Shephard's press conference and whether Oregon State fans should feel excited. Canzano talks about the coaching carousel and how much the hiring of Will Stein at Kentucky and Tosh Lupoi at Cal could affect the Ducks in the CFP. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss all things college football. Wilner discusses what he thinks will happen in the CFP rankings and what it means. Wilner thinks that the NCAA Tournament in basketball gets it right when they reveal the rankings, and wonders if there's a way that college football can follow a similar model. Wilner gives his take on Lane Kiffin leaving for LSU. Wilner discusses how Oregon should feel if it is a team that gets a home playoff game and if it will ultimately help them get to where they want to go. New Oregon State head football coach JaMarcus Shephard joins the program to discuss his feelings as the brand new coach of the Beavers. Shephard talks about what life has been like as Oregon State's head coach. Shephard talks about the previous experiences that have helped mold him into the coach that he is today. Shephard discusses what it will take to build a competitive roster next season. Sheppard discusses what drew him to Oregon State and why he wanted the job so badly. Oregon women's basketball coach Kelly Graves joins the program to preview the Civil War basketball game between the Ducks and Beavers. Graves discusses how important it is to start your coaching tenure off on the right foot by winning games. Graves discusses what it is like dealing with NIL deals and how they handle their players' contracts. Graves discusses his team this season, previews the Beavers, and tells Canzano some of the keys to winning their game. The 5 at 5 and much more!

New Oregon State head football coach JaMarcus Shephard joins the program to discuss his feelings as the brand new coach of the Beavers. Shephard talks about what life has been like as Oregon State's head coach. Shephard talks about the previous experiences that have helped mold him into the coach that he is today. Shephard discusses what it will take to build a competitive roster next season. Sheppard discusses what drew him to Oregon State and why he wanted the job so badly.