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John Canzano talks to Washington State head men's basketball coach Kyle Smith about the continued impressive run his Cougars squad is on, the level of defensive intensity they've showed, why he's trying to tune out the noise regarding media praise, and how he deals with social media habits with his players. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano talks about athletes who are great for the leagues and sports they play and why that's important for fans, plus Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray lays out his plans for spring football and the identity he wants to see in his program. Oregon State women's basketball coach Scott Rueck discusses why he is having the time of his life coaching this year's women's hoops team and the tough schedule in front of the Beavs this weekend. Plus, longtime NBA writer and media voice Kenny Vance discusses the state of the Trail Blazers and future ownership if Jody Allen ever comes around to selling. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano talks to Kenny Vance of Clark County Today and longtime media personality in Portland about his take on former Trail Blazers GM Bob Whitsitt's recent book, the early story on Chauncey Billups' tenure as Blazers head coach, how the Blazers can get back into NBA relevance, if Joe Cronin is ready to be the decision-maker of the future, and the future of franchise ownership if Jody Allen ever comes around to selling. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano talks to Oregon State women's basketball coach Scott Rueck about the success of his son Cole as a college golfer at Boise State and his win at the Genesis Invitational Collegiate Showcase, how the No. 11 OSU women's basketball team is coming together at the right time, how important accountability within the team has become, and the difficult weekend schedule in front of them with No. 9 UCLA and No. 10 USC. Subscribe for great content. Read John Canzano's columns at JohnCanzano.com.
John Canzano talks to Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray about how recruiting has gone so far, his plan for spring practice, what he looks for in potential recruits athletically and with their personality, and what has surprised him about the job since being hired as head coach at the end of last year. Subscribe for great content.
John Canzano reacts to the tragic shooting in Kansas City and the Chiefs Super Bowl parade. Ann Killion of the San Francisco Chronicle discusses the event and her tweet reacting to it, and also talks about the fallout from the 49ers defeat in the Super Bowl and the firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Spencer McLaughlin of 750TheGame.com and Locked On Ducks discusses where Oregon and other departing Pac-12 schools fit into the transition to the Big Ten. Subscribe for great content.
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