Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Oregon State figures out money is the best deodorant

Beavers appear to be "going for it."

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John Canzano
Apr 11, 2026
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Oregon State appears to have opened the check book. (Photo: Naji Saker)

No way around it, the golden parachute that Scott Barnes strapped on has provided an unexpected silver lining at Oregon State.

Has anyone noticed the uptick in revenue-share spending in football and men’s basketball in the last few weeks? The recent transfer buzz? The energy shift?

Barnes isn’t just leaving his AD post on August 31. He’s opened the faucet on revenue-share spending on his way out the door. Said one coaching-staff source: “He’s telling those two coaches to go for it.”

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