April 9, 2024

April 9, 2024

John Canzano joins Puck every Tuesday to discuss the very latest in college sports. In addition their conversation weaves to different topics in sports and life. John is a 14-time Associated Press Sports Editors award winner. Named the No. 1 sports columnist in 2008. After 20 years at The Oregonian, John left to start his own website, JohnCanzano.com. You can also listen to his radio show, "The Bald-Faced Truth" in Portland on 750-AM from 3pm-6pm. Follow John on social media @JohnCanzanoBFT. His weekly appearance brought to you by Zeeks Pizza. Visit ZeeksPizza.com The conversation between Puck and John Canzano covers various topics, including fatherhood, video games, sports writing, and women's basketball. They discuss the challenges and joys of raising daughters, reminisce about playing video games like Tecmo Bowl, and talk about Canzano's recent award for best sports column. They also delve into the increase in viewership for women's basketball and the impact of players like Caitlin Clark. Overall, the conversation is light-hearted and engaging, touching on both personal and professional experiences. In this conversation, John Canzano and Puck discuss various topics including the adjustment period for players transitioning from college to professional leagues, the latest TV deals for Washington State and Oregon State, the potential for a college sports super league, the growing frustration among Portland Trail Blazers fans, and more.

00:00 Fatherhood and being a girl dad
10:58 The Increase in Viewership for Women's Basketball
15:38 Jealousy and Frustration in the WNBA
28:23 Growing Frustration Among Portland Trail Blazers Fans
33:14 Lip Balm as a Gift: The Disconnect Between Ownership and Fans

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