John Canzano
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Columnist at http://JohnCanzano.com and host of the Bald Faced Truth radio show. Heisman & @officialBBWAA voter.
Mountain West and Pac-12 media-rights deals have eerie similarities. I'm interested in drilling down on the two deals and getting to the financials.
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Canzano: Mountain West plants media-rights flag
Eerily similar to the Pac-12?
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February 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Mountain West and Pac-12 media-rights deals have eerie similarities. I'm interested in drilling down on the two deals and getting to the financials.
More here:
More here:
ESPN's Dave Pasche talked Bill Walton (and broadcasting) with me this week.
"Bill warmed up like he was preparing to play."
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"Bill warmed up like he was preparing to play."
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Canzano: ESPN's Dave Pasche talks Bill Walton (and broadcasting)
A 1-on-1 conversation with Pasche.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
ESPN's Dave Pasche talked Bill Walton (and broadcasting) with me this week.
"Bill warmed up like he was preparing to play."
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"Bill warmed up like he was preparing to play."
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I went 1-on-1 with ESPN's Dave Pasch, talking Bill Walton, life, and broadcasting here:
Dave Pasch talks Bill Walton, broadcasting, and calling the big moment
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February 2, 2026 at 11:34 PM
I went 1-on-1 with ESPN's Dave Pasch, talking Bill Walton, life, and broadcasting here:
Monday Mailbag is out... Pac-12, media deal, the politics of Oregon's CFP hopes, OSU basketball, Grand Canyon U, Super Bowl, and more.
Thanks to all who submitted questions.
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Thanks to all who submitted questions.
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Canzano: Monday Mailbag hits on Pac-12, Oregon's CFP path, Super Bowl, and more
Your questions. My answers.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Monday Mailbag is out... Pac-12, media deal, the politics of Oregon's CFP hopes, OSU basketball, Grand Canyon U, Super Bowl, and more.
Thanks to all who submitted questions.
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Thanks to all who submitted questions.
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Monday Mailbag is out tomorrow. What's on your mind? Ask away. Have fun with it. Best questions make the cut.
February 2, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Monday Mailbag is out tomorrow. What's on your mind? Ask away. Have fun with it. Best questions make the cut.
Mountain West is closing in on media deal while eyeing battle with the Pac-12.
“If we’re not going to come together and merge, fine, let’s compete."
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“If we’re not going to come together and merge, fine, let’s compete."
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Canzano: Mountain West closing in on media deal, focused on Pac-12 battle
MW media deal will include a CBS component.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Mountain West is closing in on media deal while eyeing battle with the Pac-12.
“If we’re not going to come together and merge, fine, let’s compete."
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“If we’re not going to come together and merge, fine, let’s compete."
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The Seahawks will be sold. It was Paul Allen's dying wish. But I can't help but wonder if Robert Kraft and the Patriots are behind the smoke of the latest report.
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Canzano: When is anything 'Not for Sale'?
Will the Seahawks be distracted?
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January 31, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The Seahawks will be sold. It was Paul Allen's dying wish. But I can't help but wonder if Robert Kraft and the Patriots are behind the smoke of the latest report.
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A new "Baldcast" episode is out: Seahawks for sale... talk about 'timing the market.' (Plus, some Pac-12 chatter.)
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January 31, 2026 at 4:36 AM
A new "Baldcast" episode is out: Seahawks for sale... talk about 'timing the market.' (Plus, some Pac-12 chatter.)
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Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Pac-12 v. MW turf war is ongoing. Insiders tell me there was a reason why these two entities didn't merge.
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Canzano: Pac-12 and MW turf war is ongoing
Pac-12 and MW didn't merge for a reason.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Pac-12 v. MW turf war is ongoing. Insiders tell me there was a reason why these two entities didn't merge.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame voters misfired on Bill Belichick. In the process, they made a paranoid curmudgeon look justified.
Belichick wins again.
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Belichick wins again.
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Canzano: 'Hall of Shame' move on Bill Belichick front
Belichick wins again.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Pro Football Hall of Fame voters misfired on Bill Belichick. In the process, they made a paranoid curmudgeon look justified.
Belichick wins again.
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Belichick wins again.
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A twist in the Ole Miss "tampering" probe... NCAA investigators are looking into illegal contact the Rebels allegedly had with a star Fresno State player.
"Fresno State has receipts," source tells me.
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"Fresno State has receipts," source tells me.
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Canzano: Ole Miss-Clemson NCAA tampering probe has new Pac-12 tentacle
Ole Miss had improper contact with a Fresno State player, per source.
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January 29, 2026 at 1:48 AM
A twist in the Ole Miss "tampering" probe... NCAA investigators are looking into illegal contact the Rebels allegedly had with a star Fresno State player.
"Fresno State has receipts," source tells me.
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"Fresno State has receipts," source tells me.
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Pac-12 Presidents and ADs are meeting. This renegade conference is aiming for a CFP berth.
“We gotta get our champion in."
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“We gotta get our champion in."
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Canzano: Pac-12 football gets focus this week
Conference ADs and Presidents are meeting over three days.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Pac-12 Presidents and ADs are meeting. This renegade conference is aiming for a CFP berth.
“We gotta get our champion in."
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“We gotta get our champion in."
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Monday Mailbag is out... questions about the Pac-12, Big Ten, UW, USC, Gonzaga, the college football afterlife, and four coaches on an island together.
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Canzano: Monday Mailbag asks about Big Ten, Pac-12, UW, USC, Gonzaga, PSU-UP, and the college football afterlife
A heavenly mailbag.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Monday Mailbag is out... questions about the Pac-12, Big Ten, UW, USC, Gonzaga, the college football afterlife, and four coaches on an island together.
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The Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl... and a grinning Jody Allen is in the middle of it.
One of the great mysteries of the Pacific Northwest gets a new chapter.
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One of the great mysteries of the Pacific Northwest gets a new chapter.
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Canzano: Jody Allen raised a flag, a trophy... and a sales price
Seahawks win Super Bowl berth.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl... and a grinning Jody Allen is in the middle of it.
One of the great mysteries of the Pacific Northwest gets a new chapter.
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One of the great mysteries of the Pacific Northwest gets a new chapter.
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Super Bowl is set: Seahawks vs Patriots
Who ya got?
Who ya got?
January 26, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Super Bowl is set: Seahawks vs Patriots
Who ya got?
Who ya got?
Is there a sleeping giant in the new-world Pac-12?
It's a race for resources (and a poker game).
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It's a race for resources (and a poker game).
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Canzano: Is there a sleeping giant in the Pac-12?
Texas State? Colorado State? Utah State? San Diego State? Someone else?
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January 25, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Is there a sleeping giant in the new-world Pac-12?
It's a race for resources (and a poker game).
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It's a race for resources (and a poker game).
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Monday Mailbag comes out tomorrow. What’s on your mind? Ask away. Best questions get published. Extra credit for fun questions.
January 25, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Monday Mailbag comes out tomorrow. What’s on your mind? Ask away. Best questions get published. Extra credit for fun questions.
I'm not dead. Neither is Oregon broadcaster Jerry Allen. Fake news (Facebook) tried to kill us both this week.
Still alive.
Pass it on.
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Still alive.
Pass it on.
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Canzano: My death has been exaggerated
Not dead. Pass it on.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I'm not dead. Neither is Oregon broadcaster Jerry Allen. Fake news (Facebook) tried to kill us both this week.
Still alive.
Pass it on.
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Still alive.
Pass it on.
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New-world Pac-12 spending... where will the apples and oranges land in 2026 and beyond?
A look at Pac-12 budgets, plus the Trail Blazers are on 🔥🔥, Oregon State WBB, jersey patches, and more here:
A look at Pac-12 budgets, plus the Trail Blazers are on 🔥🔥, Oregon State WBB, jersey patches, and more here:
Canzano: The answer is money -- now what's the Pac-12 question?
Plus, jersey logos, Trail Blazers, and the CFP.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:13 PM
New-world Pac-12 spending... where will the apples and oranges land in 2026 and beyond?
A look at Pac-12 budgets, plus the Trail Blazers are on 🔥🔥, Oregon State WBB, jersey patches, and more here:
A look at Pac-12 budgets, plus the Trail Blazers are on 🔥🔥, Oregon State WBB, jersey patches, and more here:
Randomness stalks us every day. Don't know if you need a lift, but the wife of a reader provided one today.
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Canzano: Randomness stalks us every day
A classic "Dick and Jean" story.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Randomness stalks us every day. Don't know if you need a lift, but the wife of a reader provided one today.
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Emptied the notebook today... best one ever. Topics: CFP regional bias, warming basketball coaching seats, fatherhood, reptiles, Pac-12, and more.
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Canzano: Emptying the notebook on college football bias, warming seats in basketball, and fatherhood
Best notebook ever.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Emptied the notebook today... best one ever. Topics: CFP regional bias, warming basketball coaching seats, fatherhood, reptiles, Pac-12, and more.
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Hoosiers fans have been celebrating in 'Natty Land' for nearly 48 hours. I was a little worried about the fan base given the lack of success.
How are they handling it?
Also, which fan base would be the worst to endure after winning it all?
How are they handling it?
Also, which fan base would be the worst to endure after winning it all?
January 21, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Hoosiers fans have been celebrating in 'Natty Land' for nearly 48 hours. I was a little worried about the fan base given the lack of success.
How are they handling it?
Also, which fan base would be the worst to endure after winning it all?
How are they handling it?
Also, which fan base would be the worst to endure after winning it all?
My photographer captured 'the dive' by Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza. The backstory of the scene on the sideline and how he got the shot: bit.ly/4pUcAzD
Watch the video 🔥 of the Mendoza photo sequence from my photographer's vantage point:
Watch the video 🔥 of the Mendoza photo sequence from my photographer's vantage point:
January 21, 2026 at 6:34 PM
My photographer captured 'the dive' by Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza. The backstory of the scene on the sideline and how he got the shot: bit.ly/4pUcAzD
Watch the video 🔥 of the Mendoza photo sequence from my photographer's vantage point:
Watch the video 🔥 of the Mendoza photo sequence from my photographer's vantage point:
BBWAA elects Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones to baseball's Hall of Fame.
I had both players on my ballot. (Ballots that elected to go public will be revealed on Feb. 3.)
I had both players on my ballot. (Ballots that elected to go public will be revealed on Feb. 3.)
January 20, 2026 at 11:31 PM
BBWAA elects Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones to baseball's Hall of Fame.
I had both players on my ballot. (Ballots that elected to go public will be revealed on Feb. 3.)
I had both players on my ballot. (Ballots that elected to go public will be revealed on Feb. 3.)
Indiana-Miami gave us some theater. And it raised a truth for every team in America that wants to win big (including the Oregon Ducks).
My column from the aftermath of the CFP scene in Miami:
My column from the aftermath of the CFP scene in Miami:
Canzano: Indiana's CFP title underscores Oregon's breaking point
Who gets to the title game next season?
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January 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Indiana-Miami gave us some theater. And it raised a truth for every team in America that wants to win big (including the Oregon Ducks).
My column from the aftermath of the CFP scene in Miami:
My column from the aftermath of the CFP scene in Miami: