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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Dammit, John, I am already late and should be heading out the door, and then I see your name in my email and I have to stop. So I guess I am just going to be even later, because I can't leave now. Another of your great efforts. Nicely done.

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Most of my life was spent in Oregon, until tiring of the rain. Your column with the Oregonian was usually the first thing I read. I’ve lived in Arizona for 10 years and will always be a fan of our Oregon college sports, as well as our Blazers.

Each morning I eagerly look forward to your updates. You provide us, the readers, with the back stories and provide so many heartwarming elements. Thank you, John!

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

My HS friend played O-Line for Miami OH 1982-1986 - got a business degree and has done well post football. Sadly, too many of his teammates left with no degree and battered bodies. He wanted me to know it was very difficult to meet the demands of the sport, and of the classroom.

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

If we have to be reminded that college football is about the players, is it really about the players?

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Great piece! Keep up the good work.

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Thanks Canzano! Many of us have followed your career also. You’re one of us!

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Is this kosher, John, to post an article on your blog? Here is the game summary from the Fresno State newspaper. I know the kids playing on Saturday know and care nothing about a 2001 game. But for those of us who remember, it was a bitter pill to swallow and this is a revenge game for us: https://gobulldogs.com/news/2001/9/2/Football_Buries_No_10_Oregon_State_44_24

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Jonathon Smith remembers as he was the starting qb.

I Will always remember the Fresno penalty on the beavs punt return. Changed the game.

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Jerry Tarkanian - NIL Pioneer. Clever...

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Another home run John; you and Judge!

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Love these behind the scenes personal profile stories.

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Thank you. Another great piece of work and storytelling. Appreciate these!

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Such a great column, John! Thank you

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Your stories are moving and kind. I appreciate reading your wonderful stories of real people.

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Another great column John. But, you didn’t mention another reason why this years Fresno State team should be respected, Jeff Tedford. May be he has a little chip on his shoulder too.

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So what do you really think and do you want your ba-ba and diaper changed?

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well ,at age 71, I am just fine. which country will you be deported to? are you going to vote for trump again? you really need not vote, and can save up gas money vote is already done and trump will be president in 2024 for positive. he got putin s little boys to fix it all up. Hillary won popular vote and so did Biden. How come we got stuck with trump for four years?

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Maybe other people don't like your hairstyle but are polite not to say so publicly. Which country should people tell you to go back to because they don't want to waste time with your complaints about what occurs in this country?

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I was born in Portland, Oregon USA, and still live here. If you do not like what I wrote, be polite and say nothing. You sound like another trumpster. Last time I checked, we still have freedom of the press. I am bald as I am trying to be a jr. john Canzano My ancestry goes to Wales, and it is on my travel list. Which country will you get deported to? If you do not want to waste time, do not read., and then make a stupid comment.

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Came across your column and have really enjoyed those few moments a day when I can read what you have created. Love the stories about the people not just the games, scores, and money. Hope you are able to find time and energy to continue. Being a WSU fan I never liked O of O much but as I have gotten older I have mellowed some - it helps that I have daughter and family living in Springfield and working in Eugene. I guess some of the U of O people are nice!!!!!! As a Coug in 1974-79 it was a big rivalry, lots of memories at basketball games especially. Have a great day

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Right on. People First! That's what one of my international business clients called my Inside Out Leadership Seminars.

One of my business heroes, Herb Kelleher, founder of Southwest Airlines, said, "The business of business isn't business. The business of business is people." And that priority and focus is why by any metric SouthWest has been the most successful US airline--Best safety record, lowest employee turnover, highest profit margin, longest string of profitable years, best rate of growth, highest employee satisfaction scores, only major airline that hasn't gone into bankruptcy...

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Sep 7, 2022Liked by John Canzano

I remember something similar written about Starbucks success. Something about its not about the coffee but about the people. Thats why customers return - there might be better coffee out there but the service, and opportunity to gather and enjoy each other is what brings people back.

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