Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Monday Mailbag deals in Penn State fallout, Pac-12, Ducks, Beavers, late kickoffs, and humanity

"Why do people not like ties?"

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Sep 29, 2025
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Oregon waves a flag on Saturday at Penn State. (Photo: Naji Saker)

Why don’t human brains like tie games? Will you compare the experience at Autzen Stadium with the scene at Penn State last Saturday? UNLV to the Pac-12?

What happened to traditional pants in college football?

Can we get later college football kickoffs, please?

Those were among the questions submitted for this week’s Monday Mailbag. I dove into my travel logistics from the Northwest to Happy Valley, the tailgate scene, Trent Bray’s future, the Big Ten title game, and the Mountain West vs. Pac-12, among other topics.

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Onto the Monday Mailbag…

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