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Canzano: Monday Mailbag hits Pac-12 expansion, Jonathan Smith regret, Ducks, Beavers, Blazers, WSU AD, and more

Your questions. My answers.

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John Canzano
Feb 23, 2026
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Dan Lanning and Jonathan Smith after the Civil War in 2023. (Photo: Naji Saker)

The Monday Mailbag focused on the Pac-12’s expansion plan, Olympic hockey euphoria, foreign players in Division I basketball, Jonathan Smith regret, the Trail Blazers all-time starting five, Phil Knight, Jensen Huang, a $1 million question for the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers, and much more.

WSU’s search for an athletic director?

What else?

Thanks to all who asked questions.

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Onto the mailbag…

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