Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Monday Mailbag wades into World Cup drama, Pac-12 decisions, perfect games, football coaches, and fandom

Your questions. My answers.

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John Canzano
Jul 06, 2026
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Seattle is again the stage for a World Cup game.

Buckle up.

This Monday Mailbag is bound to ignite the comment section. I expect everyone to keep their cool, though. No doubt, a question that probes into the World Cup “red-card” drama will incite and divide readers.

So will a question about the Pac-12’s decision not to hold a football media day. Good idea? Or terrible? I also received questions about songs, baseball perfect games, fan loyalty to players who jilt college programs, the future of football coaching, ex-girlfriends, and Tom Dundon’s sports fandom.

Thanks to all who submitted questions.

Onto the mailbag…

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