Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Monday Mailbag deals with Blazers owner, legacy Pac-12 schools, OSU-WSU, pressure on Oregon... and more

Your questions. My answers.

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John Canzano
May 18, 2026
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Oregon State and Washington State played as the “Pac-2” for two seasons. (Photo: Naji Saker)

The Monday Mailbag brought the heat this week. About Trail Blazers ownership, the Pac-12’s plan, the Mountain West, and about gambling scandals, the WNBA, and media valuations of the legacy Pac-12 schools.

Terry Stotts back in Portland?

What is the most absurd thing I’ve ever seen in sports?

Explain why Oregon State and Washington State really got left out?

Thanks to all who submitted questions.

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