John Canzano
@johncanzano.bsky.social
Columnist at http://JohnCanzano.com.
Radio statewide in Oregon 3p-6p (@750theGame, @FoxSportsEugene, @KSKRTheScore, @960Sports). Heisman & @officialBBWAA voter.
Radio statewide in Oregon 3p-6p (@750theGame, @FoxSportsEugene, @KSKRTheScore, @960Sports). Heisman & @officialBBWAA voter.
She died on Thursday.
Her teammates played for the Big Ten title on Sunday.
My column on the life and legacy of Mia Hamant:
Her teammates played for the Big Ten title on Sunday.
My column on the life and legacy of Mia Hamant:
Canzano: Mia is always with them
A soccer team on a mission.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
She died on Thursday.
Her teammates played for the Big Ten title on Sunday.
My column on the life and legacy of Mia Hamant:
Her teammates played for the Big Ten title on Sunday.
My column on the life and legacy of Mia Hamant:
Monday Mailbag is out... the Rose Bowl? Oregon State AD Scott Barnes? Sabrina's jersey at Oregon? WSU football? Was the "fix" on this weekend?
Much more...
Read it:
Much more...
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Canzano: Monday Mailbag asks about Rose Bowl, Oregon Ducks, Beavers AD, WSU football, and more
Wild questions this week.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Monday Mailbag is out... the Rose Bowl? Oregon State AD Scott Barnes? Sabrina's jersey at Oregon? WSU football? Was the "fix" on this weekend?
Much more...
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Much more...
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Lenny Wilkens died today.
He is a legend.
I spoke with Lenny in a 1-on-1 interview years ago in which we discussed his friendship with Jackie Robinson, winning basketball, and life.
Watch on YouTube:
He is a legend.
I spoke with Lenny in a 1-on-1 interview years ago in which we discussed his friendship with Jackie Robinson, winning basketball, and life.
Watch on YouTube:
Lenny Wilkens talks basketball, life, winning... and his friend, Jackie Robinson.
YouTube video by John Canzano
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November 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Lenny Wilkens died today.
He is a legend.
I spoke with Lenny in a 1-on-1 interview years ago in which we discussed his friendship with Jackie Robinson, winning basketball, and life.
Watch on YouTube:
He is a legend.
I spoke with Lenny in a 1-on-1 interview years ago in which we discussed his friendship with Jackie Robinson, winning basketball, and life.
Watch on YouTube:
Monday Mailbag comes out tomorrow. What's on your mind? Best questions get published. Have fun with the questions. Go.
November 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Monday Mailbag comes out tomorrow. What's on your mind? Best questions get published. Have fun with the questions. Go.
The implosion of the Pac-12 isn't really working for anyone, except the Oregon Ducks.
I took a deep dive into travel, on-field performance, and the struggles. It's not pretty.
Column:
I took a deep dive into travel, on-field performance, and the struggles. It's not pretty.
Column:
Canzano: Implosion of Pac-12 working for nobody -- except Oregon Ducks
How much regret is out there?
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November 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The implosion of the Pac-12 isn't really working for anyone, except the Oregon Ducks.
I took a deep dive into travel, on-field performance, and the struggles. It's not pretty.
Column:
I took a deep dive into travel, on-field performance, and the struggles. It's not pretty.
Column:
Oregon State lost another doozy of a game on Saturday. But the coaching search in Corvallis is moving along.
The early candidates... some surprises... the framework... the search committee is meeting again this week, I'm told.
More here:
The early candidates... some surprises... the framework... the search committee is meeting again this week, I'm told.
More here:
Canzano: Oregon State drops game... but coaching search picks up
Hiring committee to meet again this week.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Oregon State lost another doozy of a game on Saturday. But the coaching search in Corvallis is moving along.
The early candidates... some surprises... the framework... the search committee is meeting again this week, I'm told.
More here:
The early candidates... some surprises... the framework... the search committee is meeting again this week, I'm told.
More here:
Cal goes for it on 4th-and-the-game in OT... upsets Louisville, 29-26.
ACC eats its own.
Great win for Justin Wilcox.
ACC eats its own.
Great win for Justin Wilcox.
November 9, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Cal goes for it on 4th-and-the-game in OT... upsets Louisville, 29-26.
ACC eats its own.
Great win for Justin Wilcox.
ACC eats its own.
Great win for Justin Wilcox.
The Oregon Ducks showed proof of life in beating Iowa. And what's the point of being alive if you're not going to try for something?
Column:
Column:
Canzano: Oregon shows 'proof of life' at Iowa
A secret buried in Oregon's victory.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The Oregon Ducks showed proof of life in beating Iowa. And what's the point of being alive if you're not going to try for something?
Column:
Column:
Final: Oregon 18, Iowa 16
You... summarize it in three words.
Me... column coming.
You... summarize it in three words.
Me... column coming.
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Final: Oregon 18, Iowa 16
You... summarize it in three words.
Me... column coming.
You... summarize it in three words.
Me... column coming.
Oregon trails Iowa, 16-15... 1:51 left in Iowa City.
Field goal to win.
Field goal to win.
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Oregon trails Iowa, 16-15... 1:51 left in Iowa City.
Field goal to win.
Field goal to win.
Saturday Special... Lincoln Riley's "sacrifices" loom large.... Oregon's injury rumors at Iowa... point spreads move... and a look at the ESPN vs. YouTube TV spat.
"When it starts to get really ugly will probably be when they reach a deal."
Read:
"When it starts to get really ugly will probably be when they reach a deal."
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Canzano: Saturday Morning Special
What you need to know in one place.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Saturday Special... Lincoln Riley's "sacrifices" loom large.... Oregon's injury rumors at Iowa... point spreads move... and a look at the ESPN vs. YouTube TV spat.
"When it starts to get really ugly will probably be when they reach a deal."
Read:
"When it starts to get really ugly will probably be when they reach a deal."
Read:
Bert and Jody aren't leaving the Trail Blazers... just yet. Paul Allen's estate will keep a 20 percent stake in Tom Dundon's NBA team, I've learned.
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Canzano: Bert and Jody aren't leaving the Trail Blazers... yet
Paul Allen's estate is keeping 20 percent of the NBA team.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Bert and Jody aren't leaving the Trail Blazers... just yet. Paul Allen's estate will keep a 20 percent stake in Tom Dundon's NBA team, I've learned.
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Oregon State WR Trent Walker says the agents are slipping into his DMs:
Oregon State's Trent Walker: Agents have dropped into the DMs
YouTube video by John Canzano
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November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Oregon State WR Trent Walker says the agents are slipping into his DMs:
I'm due for a big week. My Week 11 picks, thoughts, and predictions are in.
• Oregon at Iowa
• Northwestern at USC
• Washington at Wisconsin
I picked 11 games this week. Read 'em and weep:
• Oregon at Iowa
• Northwestern at USC
• Washington at Wisconsin
I picked 11 games this week. Read 'em and weep:
Canzano: Week 11 picks, thoughts, and predictions
College football is about perseverance.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I'm due for a big week. My Week 11 picks, thoughts, and predictions are in.
• Oregon at Iowa
• Northwestern at USC
• Washington at Wisconsin
I picked 11 games this week. Read 'em and weep:
• Oregon at Iowa
• Northwestern at USC
• Washington at Wisconsin
I picked 11 games this week. Read 'em and weep:
"Hell has come to breakfast."
A fun read starring former Washington State coach Jim Walden:
A fun read starring former Washington State coach Jim Walden:
Canzano: "Hell has come to breakfast."
Ex-Washington State coach Jim Walden sounds off.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"Hell has come to breakfast."
A fun read starring former Washington State coach Jim Walden:
A fun read starring former Washington State coach Jim Walden:
This is interesting...
We are thrilled to announce that BVR ST CO has been officially accepted into the NVIDIA Inception Program—a prestigious initiative designed to accelerate AI startups through the cutting-edge NVIDIA platform and ecosystem.
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
This is interesting...
The College Football Playoff rankings are out -- what does it mean? What do I think? What happens next?
My thoughts:
My thoughts:
Canzano: Rapid reaction to the College Football Playoff ranking reveal
What does it all mean?
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November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The College Football Playoff rankings are out -- what does it mean? What do I think? What happens next?
My thoughts:
My thoughts:
Mike Riley is in the middle of college football again -- this time with the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Column:
Column:
Canzano: Mike Riley has the ball in his hands again
Former college coach is part of the CFP selection committee.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Mike Riley is in the middle of college football again -- this time with the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Column:
Column:
Best Monday Mailbag ever???? Read it:
Canzano: Monday Mailbag deals in betrayal, firings, new-world Pac-12, OSU AD heat, Oregon OC, WSU... and more
Best mailbag ever??
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November 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Best Monday Mailbag ever???? Read it:
Monday Mailbag comes out tomorrow.
What’s on your mind??
Fire away. Fun questions are encouraged. Best questions get published.
What’s on your mind??
Fire away. Fun questions are encouraged. Best questions get published.
November 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Monday Mailbag comes out tomorrow.
What’s on your mind??
Fire away. Fun questions are encouraged. Best questions get published.
What’s on your mind??
Fire away. Fun questions are encouraged. Best questions get published.
EXCLUSIVE: I sat down 1-on-1 with Oregon State President Jayathi Murthy. We talked about the Pac-12 rebuild, the firing (and hiring) of a football coach, her AD, her vision, Nvidia, and much more. Link:
Canzano: Oregon State President Jayathi Murthy talks Pac-12 rebuild, firing (and hiring) a football coach, her vision, Nvidia, and more
Exclusive: A sit-down with Jayathi Murthy.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
EXCLUSIVE: I sat down 1-on-1 with Oregon State President Jayathi Murthy. We talked about the Pac-12 rebuild, the firing (and hiring) of a football coach, her AD, her vision, Nvidia, and much more. Link:
I ran into former Oregon State president Edward Ray at Reser Stadium on Saturday.
The Beavers beat the Cougars, 10-7.
“Alabama has the same goddamn problem that Oregon State and Washington State have," Ray said.
Column on the new-world Pac-12:
The Beavers beat the Cougars, 10-7.
“Alabama has the same goddamn problem that Oregon State and Washington State have," Ray said.
Column on the new-world Pac-12:
Canzano: Like bumping into an old friend
Oregon State beats Washington State in the first of two games.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:03 AM
I ran into former Oregon State president Edward Ray at Reser Stadium on Saturday.
The Beavers beat the Cougars, 10-7.
“Alabama has the same goddamn problem that Oregon State and Washington State have," Ray said.
Column on the new-world Pac-12:
The Beavers beat the Cougars, 10-7.
“Alabama has the same goddamn problem that Oregon State and Washington State have," Ray said.
Column on the new-world Pac-12:
Oregon State wins again — beats Washington State, 10-7, in the first Pac-2 title game this season.
Rematch on Nov. 29 in Pullman.
Column coming.
Rematch on Nov. 29 in Pullman.
Column coming.
November 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Oregon State wins again — beats Washington State, 10-7, in the first Pac-2 title game this season.
Rematch on Nov. 29 in Pullman.
Column coming.
Rematch on Nov. 29 in Pullman.
Column coming.
Saturday Morning Special is out -- Pac-12 title game site debate, Oregon bye-week strategy, College Football Playoff beauty pageant, WSU-OSU I, and the most interesting game of the weekend here:
Canzano: Saturday Morning Special includes Pac-12 title game, Ducks strategy, Boise State, WSU-OSU, and more
Takeaways, thoughts, and facts for your day.
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November 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Saturday Morning Special is out -- Pac-12 title game site debate, Oregon bye-week strategy, College Football Playoff beauty pageant, WSU-OSU I, and the most interesting game of the weekend here:
Oregon coach Dan Lanning is smart to repeatedly tell the world he's sticking around in Eugene. Lanning knows he has one of the best jobs in the country.
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Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning with a good call.
YouTube video by John Canzano
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November 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Oregon coach Dan Lanning is smart to repeatedly tell the world he's sticking around in Eugene. Lanning knows he has one of the best jobs in the country.
More here:
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