Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Monday Mailbag is filled with hate, and love, and hate... and some belief

Your questions. My answers.

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John Canzano
Nov 02, 2026
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At least one Oregon fan never wavered. (Photo: Tim Healy)

The comment section lost its mind over the weekend. One of my photographers called it to my attention. He dipped his nose into the feedback zone of three columns I posted on Sunday about the Ducks, the Beavers, and the Pac-12 and came away with a troubling observation.

“What’s the vibe in there?” I asked.

He shot back: “I hate the Ducks. I hate the Beavers. I hate the Pac-12. I hate the Big Ten. I hate you.”

It feels like the perfect time for a Monday Mailbag installment. This week’s questions were fantastic. Thanks to all who submitted them. I even got a question this week from Bill Rabinowitz, the long-time Ohio State football beat writer, who is understandably interested in Oregon football and the Ducks’ QB situation.

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On to the mailbag…

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