Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

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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John Canzano
Nov 03, 2025
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Dan Lanning and Jonathan Smith talk before a Civil War. (Photo: Naji Saker)

Is this the best mailbag ever?

I received amazing questions this week about the new-world Pac-12’s first football season, the “rivalry” between Oregon State vs. Washington State, the potential job offers for Oregon’s offensive coordinator, Will Stein, and more.

I was asked about the Trail Blazers’ fun start, fans who want Oregon State Athletic Director Scott Barnes to be fired, and whether Justin Wilcox survives at Cal.

One reader asked about the mafia and the NBA. Another just wants the chronic complaining about daylight saving time to stop. A third wondered if Oregon State’s next football coach is right under its nose.

Also, are we three weeks away from saying that Jonathan Smith’s best job offer is (maybe) a return to Corvallis? Or what?

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Onto the Monday Mailbag…

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