Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Monday Mailbag hits Oregon Ducks panic meter, Boise State’s win, OSU’s good mood, Washington State, and much more

Your questions. My answers.

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John Canzano
Sep 14, 2026
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Dan Lanning and the Ducks are searching for answers. (Photo: Naji Saker)

The Monday Mailbag received a record number of questions this week. Not surprising. A lot is up in the air right now, and readers are wringing their hands and highly engaged in what happens next.

What’s wrong with the Oregon Ducks? Where is the leadership in the locker room in Eugene? Is Dan Lanning’s seat getting hot? And how does Oregon State keep freshman sensation Jesse Legree from defecting at the end of the season?

The Monday Mailbag “Pac-12 Power Poll” makes its debut in this mailbag. Where do I have the Pac-12 teams ranked? What did I make of Boise State’s victory over Memphis? And who would I pick to win a hypothetical Civil War football game?

Ducks?

Or Beavers?

What’s the scariest movie I’ve ever seen? Will the Ducks ever stop tipping their plays? Is the Pac-12 window to add UNLV closing? All those questions made the cut, and much, much more this week.

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Your questions, my answers…

Q: Why do I cheer for a team that upsets its fan base year after year? — Alex Andr

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