Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: The story behind Oregon State's hire of Kevin Griffin

Airtight hiring process brings a twist... will it work?

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John Canzano
Jun 04, 2026
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Oregon State has hired Kevin Griffin as athletic director.

No leaks. No embarrassments. No clumsy search-firm representatives slapping backs and making jokes with the finalists in some downtown hotel lobby.

President Jayathi Murthy demanded an airtight hiring process. Everyone associated with the athletic director opening at Oregon State University signed non-disclosure agreements, including the five sitting head coaches who met with prospective candidates.

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