Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano

Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal joins the program to discuss Adam Silver's comments about the Portland Trail Blazers sale. Friend says that the room was shocked when Silver mentioned the Moda Center needing renovations or a complete rebuild. Friend says that the NBA shouldn't be looking to relocate the Trail Blazers and that they should be in Portland. Friend also thinks that expansion is not going to happen in the NBA anytime soon.

Judah Newby and Steven Vaughan are in talking about the home run derby and Cal Raleigh being the talk of Major League Baseball. Newby reminisces about past home run derbies and all star games, and talks about how Raleigh winning the home run derby has elevated him to superstardom. Seattle Sports' Curtis Rogers joins the show to talk about the performance from Cal Raleigh in last night's home run derby. Rogers talks about how Mariners fans were on the edge of their seats watching Raleigh last night in a tight derby. Rogers ranks this performance in the top 10 Mariners moments in the past 10 seasons. Rogers talks about Raleigh's newfound fame and how he is adjusting to it. Rogers discusses whether Raleigh can continue his tear for the rest of the season and if the Mariners need another bat to make a playoff push. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Seattle Sports' Curtis Rogers joins the show to talk about the performance from Cal Raleigh in last night's home run derby. Rogers talks about how Mariners fans were on the edge of their seats watching Raleigh last night in a tight derby. Rogers ranks this performance in the top 10 Mariners moments in the past 10 seasons. Rogers talks about Raleigh's newfound fame and how he is adjusting to it. Rogers discusses whether Raleigh can continue his tear for the rest of the season and if the Mariners need another bat to make a playoff push.

Beaver Blitz's Jake Hedberg joins the program to discuss Oregon State football and gives some thoughts, worries, and strengths for the Beavers. Hedberg says that new quarterback Maalik Murphy has all of the skills to take Oregon State to the next level offensively. Hedberg talks about the coaching staff and how head coach Trent Bray evaluated his performance from his first year and made corrections with the staff. Hedberg gives his predictions on the Beavers and talks about Oregon State's great day in the MLB draft.

Steven Vaughan and Judah Newby are in for John Canzano and the guys are talking about the potential new CFP model and if it's a good idea. The guys talk about the University of Oregon football team and what their reputation is around the country, and also give their thoughts on the Trail Blazers summer league team and Hansen Yang. Pick Six Previews, Brett Ciancia, joins the program to preview college football. Ciancia publishes a preview magazine for college football and Ciancia thinks that the Oregon Ducks have a lot of talent this season. Ciancia thinks that the Ducks will win the national championship, but it may not be this upcoming season. Ciancia talks about which conference is actually better between the SEC and Big Ten, and he gives out a "darkhorse" pick to make the CFP. Beaver Blitz's Jake Hedberg joins the program to discuss Oregon State football and gives some thoughts, worries, and strengths for the Beavers. Hedberg says that new quarterback Maalik Murphy has all of the skills to take Oregon State to the next level offensively. Hedberg talks about the coaching staff and how head coach Trent Bray evaluated his performance from his first year and made corrections with the staff. Hedberg gives his predictions on the Beavers and talks about Oregon State's great day in the MLB draft. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!

Pick Six Previews, Brett Ciancia, joins the program to preview college football. Ciancia publishes a preview magazine for college football and Ciancia thinks that the Oregon Ducks have a lot of talent this season. Ciancia thinks that the Ducks will win the national championship, but it may not be this upcoming season. Ciancia talks about which conference is actually better between the SEC and Big Ten, and he gives out a "dark horse" pick to make the CFP.

John Canzano is in talking about rebooting in sports. Canzano questions what/who in sports needs a reboot most. Canzano says the Trail Blazers need a big reboot at ownership, and once that happens then the team can focus on winning. Later, the BFT jury is back judging who is and isn't guilty in the world of sports. University of Oregon star point guard Jackson Shelstad joins the program to discuss what he has been up to this summer. Shelstad is running a youth camp at West Linn High School and would love more children to sign up for the camp. Shelstad talks about the camps he participated in when he was a kid. Shelstad talks about the Oregon basketball team and thinks that the team is rounding out and has a great core group of guys whom he trusts. Shelstad talks about how he handles all the new fame he has because of the NIL world in college sports. The big splash, what's on tap, and much more!

University of Oregon star point guard Jackson Shelstad joins the program to discuss what he has been up to this summer. Shelstad is running a youth camp at West Linn High School and would love more children to sign up for the camp. Shelstad talks about the camps he participated in when he was a kid. Shelstad talks about the Oregon basketball team and thinks that the team is rounding out and has a great core group of guys whom he trusts. Shelstad talks about how he handles all the new fame he has because of the NIL world in college sports.

Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss college football. McLaughlin is high on Penn State this season and thinks that they could make a run in the Big Ten and potentially nationally. McLaughlin talks about Penn State coach James Franklin and how it hasn't been his fault in some of Penn State's downfalls. McLaughlin also talks about Dan Lanning and what the Oregon coach needs to do to elevate the Ducks to the next level. McLaughlin gives his Big Ten dark horse team that he thinks could make a run to the College Football playoff.

John Canzano is in talking about the potential for the NCAA tournament and the College Football Playoff expanding and if it is good for the sport. Canzano thinks that it's inevitable that the NCAA tournament expands and he is not a fan. Later, Canzano talks about the AP poll and if there should be a push to not have a preseason poll in college football. Erick Olson of the Farm-City Pro Rodeo joins the program to discuss the rodeo. The rodeo is in Hermiston, Oregon and is taking place August 6-9. Olson talks about corporate sponsors that are now joining the rodeo and making money on it. There are a couple of local kids at the rodeo who are thriving as riders. Olson discusses the demographics of the rodeo and why it's a fun time for the whole family. Locked on College Football's Spencer McLaughlin joins the program to discuss college football. McLaughlin is high on Penn State this season and thinks that they could make a run in the Big Ten and potentially nationally. McLaughlin talks about Penn State coach James Franklin and how it hasn't been his fault in some of Penn State's downfalls. McLaughlin also talks about Dan Lanning and what the Oregon coach needs to do to elevate the Ducks to the next level. McLaughlin gives his Big Ten dark horse team that he thinks could make a run to the College Football playoff. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!