John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com and Jason "Puck" Puckett, former KJR host, discuss various topics including parenting, Father's Day, golf, and the future of college sports. They touch on the importance of teaching children to entertain themselves and the decline of wrapping presents. They also discuss Rory McIlroy's behavior at the US Open and Bryson DeChambeau's transformation as a golfer. The conversation then shifts to the selling of naming rights in college sports and the potential for athletic departments to be renamed. The conversation explores the cultural differences in fan support and engagement between the West Coast and the South/Midwest regions of the United States. It discusses the generational nature of fandom, the influence of wealth and donations, and the level of passion and dedication towards sports in different regions. The conversation also touches on the upcoming expansion of the Big Ten Network and the challenges of covering 18 schools. The hosts share their experiences and observations of fan culture in various regions and discuss the importance of sports in different communities.
Rundown
00:00 Talking about what they did on Father's Day
01:32 No one wraps presents anymore and John wanted his Father's Day present wrapped!
08:13 Bryson DeChambeau's Transformation as a Golfer
10:30 The Future of College Sports: Selling Naming Rights
12:30 The Possibility of Renaming Athletic Departments
18:31 Generational Fandom and the Influence of Wealth
23:35 Comparing Regional Fan Culture: West Coast vs. South/Midwest
28:02 Challenges of Covering 18 Schools in the Big Ten Network Expansion
32:48 Pac-2 Media Day: Generating Interest in Oregon State and Washington State
