03/04/2022
Canzano: Bill Walton is the grand marshal of the March Madness parade
I love Bill Walton on a basketball broadcast. I think he’s great. Some of you hate him. Which of us is right? Column:
Legendary broadcaster makes March more special.
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03/03/2022
Canzano: Kayvon Thibodeaux’s draft stock, Herm Edwards job security, and a fearless Pac-12 prediction
Kayvon Thibodeuax as a Top 10 NFL Draft pick? I don’t see it. That — and two other Pac-12 thoughts here:
Three thoughts for your day...
03/02/2022
Canzano: A little boy, a genetic disorder, and a hope that it rains three-point baskets tonight
A little boy. A genetic disorder. And the hope it rains three-point baskets tonight.
Column:
William Jackson has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
03/02/2022
Canzano: Quick hits on the Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers and Trail Blazers
— Oregon assistant coach hospitalized w heart related emergency
— Oregon State searching for QB
— Trail Blazers season-ticket renewal period is on
Link:
Three quick hits for your day.
03/01/2022
This is the post we were talking about on air…
Will you keep masking even after the mandates are lifted? Curious.
03/01/2022
Canzano: Hope Portland State AD finalists know what kind of mess they’re getting into
Portland State has narrowed the Athletic Director search to three finalists. I hope they know what kind of mess they’re getting themselves into:
Vikings narrow AD field to three.
02/28/2022
LeGarrette Blount calls out former Oregon Ducks’ coach Chip Kelly for lack of support
ummm... LeGarrette Blount called out Chip Kelly on my radio show today... said he never really felt supported.
Blount sounds off in 1-on-1 interview.
02/27/2022
Canzano: Oregon Ducks football coach Dan Lanning setting down roots
Oregon Ducks’ football coach Dan Lanning bought a fly-fishing rod and a pair of boots.
Also, he and his wife are in escrow on a home in Eugene. They’re planting roots.
My Sunday column:
Oregon football coach is finding his way in Eugene.
02/27/2022
Column coming in the morning on Oregon Ducks ‘ football coach Dan Lanning.
02/25/2022
Canzano: Shantay Legans looks like a big-time find for University of Portland
Shantay Legans looks like a great hire at University of Portland. My column on the influence that shaped him:
Pilots coach is on a journey.
02/23/2022
Canzano: Portland prepares a new Final Four bid -- but will city clean itself up in time?
Two years ago the NCAA took a look at the risky mess that was the City of Portland and passed on awarding it an NCAA Tournament women’s Final Four.
Has anything changed?
Column:
Portland will try again on women's Final Four bid
02/22/2022
Canzano: Thoughts on All-Star Game to PDX, Juwan Howard’s suspension and Oregon Ducks famous pursuit of Justin Wilcox
An NBA All-Star Game to PDX? Did the Big Ten get Juwan Howard’s suspension right? And more on the Oregon Ducks’ football hiring process.
Three hits for your Tuesday here:
Three thoughts on three big topics.
02/20/2022
Canzano: Time for Trail Blazers to hand the keys -- and GM title -- to Trader Joe
Why are the Trail Blazers making us wait for them to drop the “interim GM” tag and make Joe Cronin the guy?
Is this his job or not?
Column:
Franchise needs to leave the past behind
02/18/2022
Canzano: Ducks NCAA Tournament bubble bursts while Beavers weigh buyer’s remorse on Wayne Tinkle extension
Ducks bubble bursts while Beavers weigh buyer’s remorse on Wayne Tinkle:
Some Friday musings...
02/18/2022
Oregon Ducks men’s basketball with a puzzling no-show vs Arizona State
02/17/2022
Canzano: Trail Blazers joyful run of success drums up some much-needed fun
The Trail Blazers run of success conjured up thoughts of a die-hard fan who would have loved this…
Blazer Betty would have loved this run.
02/16/2022
Canzano: On Phil Knight’s legacy, Dan Lanning’s start and the spark in the Trail Blazers’ step
On Phil Knight’s legacy… Dan Lanning’s start… and the spark in the Trail Blazers’ steps:
Musings and thoughts.
02/15/2022
My Valentine… ❤️ Anna Canzano … and if you tune in daily you understand why.
02/14/2022
Canzano: Did legal sports wagering alter how Oregonians watched the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl wagers were up 66 percent in Oregon vs last year… has legal wagering changed how you root?
Wagering on the game was up 66 percent over last year.
02/12/2022
Canzano: CJ McCollum’s goodbye this week marks a sobering moment for Trail Blazers’ fans
CJ McCollum’s departure comes with a sobering truth — not all breakups are bad.
Column:
Blazers turn a page
02/08/2022
Canzano: Trail Blazers trade CJ McCollum in rebuild while Damian Lillard’s timeline ticks
Trail Blazers trade CJ McCollum while Damian Lillard’s timeline ticks in #RipCity
Column:
Franchise has a plan, but will it work?
02/06/2022
Canzano: Oregon Ducks men’s basketball manages to look dangerous and vulnerable at the same time
Oregon coach Dana Altman is the Mad Hatter of March. He’s got a basketball team this season that is equal parts dangerous and disappointing. Can Altman will it to the NCAA Tournament?
Don’t bet against him.
Column:
Ducks beat Utah amid questions.
02/04/2022
Canzano: Trail Blazers trade is a give-up move by a paralyzed franchise
Trail Blazers trade is a give-up move by a paralyzed franchise. What’s next? I have some other trade ideas for the franchise.
Column:
Franchise made the wrong trade.
02/03/2022
Canzano: Soft. Selfish. Not at all resilient. Oregon State men’s basketball faces a moment of truth
The Oregon State men’s basketball team is soft, selfish and not at all resilient. Do the players still care? We’ll find out.
Column:
Oregon State plays at Utah tonight.
02/01/2022
Canzano: Oregon Ducks great LaMichael James keeps on scoring
I don’t recall sitting in the press box at Autzen Stadium watching LaMichael James dart downfield while thinking, “There goes a future burger baron.”
But that’s what the ex-Ducks star has become.
My column on LaMichael James' latest score:
Ducks RB has vision after football
01/27/2022
Canzano: College basketball broadcaster’s pathetic act misses the real story
College basketball broadcaster’s pathetic act misses the real story.
Column:
Big Sky broadcaster disparages Portland State and gets fired
01/19/2022
Canzano: Early returns on NIL for Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers comes amid questions
How are the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers doing on the NIL front? I got some answers from internal documents and the numbers are fascinating.
Ducks and Beavers NIL numbers
01/14/2022
Canzano: Portland State in search of... a sports miracle?
Portland State is in search of a sports miracle. I remain skeptical that PSU and university president Stephen Percy care much about athletics.
Column:
Vikings still looking for an AD.
01/13/2022
Canzano: DraftKings lands in Oregon, but lawmakers must wake up and lift college wagering ban
DraftKings is on the scene in Oregon — so when will our legislators lift the college-sports wagering ban?
Column:
Legislature dropping the ball
01/04/2022
Canzano: Time to honor Paul Allen’s wishes and sell the Trail Blazers to someone who will love them
Paul Allen placed the Trail Blazers in his trust and instructed upon his death that it be liquidated.
Some of the trust already has.
It’s time to honor Allen's wishes and sell the Trail Blazers to someone who will love them again.
Column:
Jody Allen needs to let go.
12/30/2021
Canzano: Dan Lanning era officially starts in wake of Oregon Ducks’ Alamo Bowl loss
Oregon lost the Alamo Bowl to Oklahoma. It signaled the start of the Dan Lanning era in Eugene.
There are three glaring lessons that Oregon's new coach can’t afford to ignore.
Column:
Oregon steps into its future
12/19/2021
Canzano: Oregon State showed up for 58 inspired seconds in LA Bowl loss
Oregon State played 58 inspired seconds in the LA Bowl loss to Utah State.
Then, the #GoBeavs fizzled.
Jonathan Smith’s program has some heavy lifting to do before next season.
Column:
Utah State wins LA Bowl.
12/17/2021
Canzano: Pac-12 Conference needs Oregon State to carry the early flag with LA Bowl win
Oregon State needs to carry the early flag for Pac-12 Conference in bowl season:
Beavers in LA Bowl vs. Utah State
12/14/2021
Canzano: Dan Lanning doesn’t have to stay at Oregon forever -- but he must be the antidote to USC’s Lincoln Riley
Dan Lanning was introduced as the new Oregon Ducks football coach on Monday.
He was impressive.
I don’t care if he stays forever. But while he’s at Oregon, he must be the antidote to USC and Lincoln Riley.
Column:
Ducks coach speaks for the first time.
12/13/2021
Canzano: Ex-Oregon Ducks greats wrote letter to AD Rob Mullens worried about program’s lost identity
14 former Oregon players wrote a letter to AD Rob Mullens last week. It’s worth your attention:
Players wrote to AD Rob Mullens
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John,
Please lend your voice and common sense to advocate for a reasonable spectator policy with outdoor youth sports. The OHA, Governor's office, and OSAA's no spectator policy for outdoor high school sports is unreasonable and cruel to families of athletes. We would love for your help bringing a spotlight on this policy.
ThankYou, for Your show. Today is/was tough...callers experiences☕️
Also, ThankYou for bringing Anna on. I like to hear from Her, also.
Great article. Strong leadership is demanded in times of crisis for with crisis comes opportunity. We all want a return to normalcy and this promises a return and with it a new and brighter day.
PS I didn’t attend OSU.
Mission accomplished, Canzano! They can play! Thanks! I'm sure that her decision was based in part on the piece you wrote yesterday. You carry a hell of a lot of weight and when you speak, people listen....the right people listen.
Thanks John.
Hey, John, maybe whisper in the new comish’s ear when they are selected and tell them we would like the PAC-12 network on Directv. Thank you!
John, yesterday heard part of the discussion about renaming the "Civil War", so I offer THE VALLEY CLASH. No reference to war, race or religion. Obviously both teams are located in the Willamette Valley and the word clash shouldn't offend anyone. OK that's my two cents worth.
Dear West (Left) Coast Governors: If a person has to quarantine a couple of weeks going from state to state....how can you allow football teams to play against teams from another state?????? Of course, Gov Brown says her decisions are based solely upon 'science'.
Good article on the BLOWN call for the beavs...Big Duck fan here, but DAMN, that was huge missed call TWICE for the beavs...
Outstanding interview with your Dad. You are so fortunate to have the opportunity to have the conversation. Extremely enjoyable!!👌
Herbert deserves such a better open than this...
Rooting for the Yankees against the Astros?? Not a single word about the Rays (who by the way were the better team all year). Go Rays!!!!
Whatever takes place in the PAC, Oregon and Oregon St. should play on Oct 31.
1 it’s great for Oregon and football
2 civil war becomes The Halloween
3 we would have the undivided attention of a nation
4 2020 wear a mask Halloween, dress up in your words what could be bigger.