Best Mario Kumar Podcasts (2025)

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BFT Show: Jon Wilner, Trent Walker, Dan Lanning 1:26:51

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John Canzano is in talking about the upcoming college football weekend, and Canzano thinks that the Ducks are in a great spot going up against Rutgers. Later, Canzano talks about the MLB playoffs and whether he thinks the Mariners need to wrap up the series in Seattle. San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss college football …

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BFT Interview: Dan Lanning 20:50

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning joins the show to discuss the upcoming game between the Ducks and Rutgers. Lanning talks about how working in the service industry has helped him in his life, and thinks that everyone should work in the service industry. Lanning talks about Rutgers and what he sees on film, and talks about how Rutgers is a very capable…

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BFT Interview: Trent Walker 15:52

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Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to discuss this week's game against Lafayette and talks about the firing of Trent Bray. Walker takes Canzano through the process of when they found out Trent Bray got fired. Walker talks about why he is angry that Bray got fired. Walker says that Bray had to bite the bullet for how the seaso…

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BFT Interview: Jon Wilner 14:29

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San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss college football this weekend, as well as the firing of Trent Bray and what's next for the Beavers. Wilner talks about what the best possible outcome for the Beavers' season would be. Wilner talks about some of the biggest games this week and thinks that there is going to be a huge upse…

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BFT Show: Robb Akey 1:31:42

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John Canzano is in talking about what we have learned in college football this season. Canzano talks about what he has learned about the Ducks, Beavers, and the sport of college football. Later, Canzano discusses fan behavior, as bad fan behavior has recently been in the news. Canzano wonders what the biggest factors are in bad fan behavior. Oregon…

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BFT Interview: Robb Akey 18:47

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Oregon State interim head football coach Robb Akey joins the program to discuss the Beavers football team and how they are feeling going into their game against Lafayette. Akey talks about what the goals are for the rest of the season, and wants the Beavers players to smile once again on the football field. Akey talks about his upbringing in Colora…

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BFT Interview: Lee Schwartz 13:40

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Author of the book, "Raising Giants", Lee Schwartz joins the program. Schwartz talks about the book, which is about raising his sons, Geoff and Mitchell, who were both NFL offensive linemen. Schwartz talks about what it was like raising two NFL players and watching the two kids play against one another.…

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BFT Show: Jim Moore, Bruce Barnum, Lee Schwartz 2:17:39

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John Canzano is in talking about the weekend that was in college football. The Ducks lose, Trent Bray gets fired, and more. Canzano touches on all these topics and also covers the MLB playoffs with the Mariners being up 2-0 over the Blue Jays in the ALCS. Canzano wonders if the Mariners should feel comfortable. Sports columnist for the Tacoma News-…

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BFT Interview: Bruce Barnum 14:41

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Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss his team's upcoming game against Weber State. Even though the Vikings are 0-6, Barnum feels like there is still something to play for the rest of the season. Barnum talks about coaches getting fired and the lack of patience from schools.…

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BFT Interview: Jim Moore 13:12

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Sports columnist for the Tacoma News-Tribune joins the program to discuss the Mariners being up 2-0 in the ALCS over the Blue Jays. The Mariners went into Toronto and took the first two games, and Moore discusses what the feeling is like up in Seattle. Moore talks about the emotion that Mariners' fans have been showing throughout the postseason.…

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BFT Show: Chris Hampton, Jon Wilner 1:31:34

6d ago1:31:34

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John Canzano is in talking about the upcoming weekend in sports and all the big-time games. Canzano discusses game 5 of the ALDS between the Mariners and Tigers and says that the Mariners have a legit shot. Canzano discusses Cam Skattebo and his monster game against the Eagles. Later, the BFT jury comes together to discuss being a fan and having yo…

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BFT Interview: Jon Wilner 14:06

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San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss the upcoming weekend for college football. Wilner makes his picks in some of the biggest games, including Oregon vs. Indiana. Wilner talks about some upsets that he could see and what games he is really looking forward to. Wilner tracks the impact of travel in the Big Ten and if there i…

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BFT Interview: Chris Hampton 14:57

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Oregon Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs coach, Chris Hampton, joins the program to discuss the Oregon Ducks' upcoming game this weekend vs. Indiana. Hampton discusses his journey from playing under Steve Spurrier til now and what the differences are between other schools and Oregon. Hampton discusses the Oregon Ducks this season and why the…

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BFT Show: Rob Mullens. Trent Walker 1:42:33

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John Canzano is in talking about the Portland Trail Blazers and the hype around Yang Hansen. Canzano wonders if it's fair to put so much hype around a young kid, but also give the Blazers credit for drafting the young Chinese center. Later, Canzano previews the college football weekend with some picks and analysis. Oregon athletic director Rob Mull…

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BFT Interview: Trent Walker 12:24

7d ago12:24

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Oregon State star wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to preview the upcoming game against the ACC's Wake Forest. Walker talks about the loss to App State and what the Beavers need to improve to win their first game of the season. Walker discusses the energy in the locker room and if the team is still locked in even after the 0-6 start. Wa…

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BFT Interview: Rob Mullens 23:21

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Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens joins the show to discuss the upcoming game between Oregon and Indiana. Mullens talks about the difference between a big-time home game vs a road game for him as the athletic director. Mullens hypothesizes what it would be like to host a college football game at Autzen Stadium. Mullens talks about the potential …

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BFT Show: Trent Bray, Joe Moglia 2:09:18

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John Canzano is in talking about the Major League Baseball playoffs and how great it has been. Even though the Mariners are heading to a game 5 against the Tigers, Canzano likes the Mariners chances because of the roster they have built and the fact that the hitters are making good contact. Later, Canzano previews the Oregon vs Indiana game this we…

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BFT Interview: Joe Moglia 26:19

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American businessman and former Coastal Carolina football coach, Joe Mogila joins the program to discuss what it's like to be the CEO of TD Ameritrade and what it's like to be the head football coach of a college program. Moglia talks about his upbringing in an Italian neighborhood in the Bronx and how close he was to not being successful. Moglia t…

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BFT Interview: Trent Bray 23:02

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Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss the firing of special teams coordinator Jamie Christian, and Bray talks about how difficult a conversation it is to have when letting a coach go. Bray discusses the loss to Appalachian State and what went wrong in the game. Bray talks about leadership for the Beavers and menti…

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BFT Show: Angie Machado, Mario Cristobal 1:42:44

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John Canzano is in talking about Oregon State's loss to Appalachian State over the weekend, and if the firing of special teams coordinator, Jamie Christian, is valid. Canzano wonders if Oregon State fired Christian because they want to appease the fan base. Beaver Blitz's Angie Machado joins the program to try and make sense of the Oregon State 0-6…

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BFT Interview: Mario Cristobal 18:31

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The head football coach of the Miami Hurricanes, Mario Cristobal, joins the program to talk about his program, which is ranked #2 in the nation. Cristobal talks about his time at Oregon and how he built the Ducks program when he got to Eugene. Cristobal talks about his relationship that he has with Dan Lanning, and if considers Oregon to be a stepp…

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BFT Interview: Angie Machado 15:47

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Beaver Blitz's Angie Machado joins the program to try and make sense of the Oregon State 0-6 start to the season. Machado thinks that Oregon State not only has a football problem, but that Oregon State's problems run much deeper than just sports. Machado thinks that the firing of the special teams coordinator was too little too late for fans. Macha…

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BFT Show: BFT Jury, Mark Byrum, Jon Wilner 2:17:39

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John Canzano is discussing Oregon State's GM Kyle Bjornstad's resignation and its implications for the school. Canzano acquired the resignation letter from Bjornstad and read it on the air. Later, Canzano talks about the Oregon Ducks and whether this team is different than teams in the past. The BFT jury reconvenes and discusses Oregon State's situ…

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BFT Interview: Jon Wilner 20:28

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San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner joins the program to discuss college football, including picking games this weekend. Wilner also talks about covering the University of Arizona basketball team. Wilner talks about the UCLA football disaster and who is to blame for the situation UCLA football is in. Wilner gives a couple of upset picks he likes in c…

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BFT Interview: Mark Byrum 7:10

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Mark Byrum of Urban Restaurant Group talks about Taste PDX event that is taking place on Monday, October 6.

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BFT Show: Brent Blaylock, Mark Byrum 1:42:42

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John Canzano is in talking about the Oregon State Blueprint controversy and breaks down what the actual deal is between the two. Later, Canzano talks about pronunciation and talks about small college football and how there are some schools that are thriving. Oregon State Deputy AD and Chief Operating Officer Brent Blaylock joins the program to disc…

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BFT Interview: Mark Byrum 13:21

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Urban Restaurant Group's Mark Byrum discusses the Taste PDX event, taking place on Monday, October 6.

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BFT Interview: Brent Blaylock 18:57

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Oregon State Deputy AD and Chief Operating Officer Brent Blaylock joins the program to discuss the Oregon State NIL deal that they made with Blueprint. There was a report published about the deal between Oregon State and Blueprint, and there were a lot of Oregon State fans mad at what they read. Blaylock addresses the fans who are mad and talks abo…

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BFT Show: Trent Bray, Trent Walker, Bri Amaranthus 2:17:39

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John Canzano is in talking about the Pac-12 and Mountain West situation, and Canzano thinks that there's only room for one conference on the West Coast. Canzano says that consolidation isn't over and thinks that the Pac-12 could absorb some more of the Mountain West schools. Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss t…

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BFT Interview: Bri Amaranthus 16:34

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Sports Illustrated's Bri Amaranthus joins the program to discuss her experience at Happy Valley watching the Oregon Ducks beat the Penn State Nittany Lions. Amaranthus was on the field for the final five minutes of the game and describes what the feeling was on the field as the game was ending and as the players rushed the field. Amaranthus talks a…

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BFT Interview: Trent Walker 10:51

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Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker joins the program to discuss the loss to Houston and previews the game against Appalachian State. Walker discusses the travel arrangements as the Beavers have decided to leave on Thursday instead of Friday, and how that affects their plans. Walker talks about the psychology in the locker room as the Beavers h…

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BFT Interview: Trent Bray 13:03

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Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss the Beavers' loss to Houston on Friday night. Bray talks about the loss and what the Beavers need to be better at, and how they are going forward after the loss. Bray talks about some of the positives that he saw during the game on Friday night, as well as previews the upcomin…

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BFT Show: Nick Carlin-Voight, Bruce Barnum, Nikhil Kumar 2:17:34

16d ago2:17:34

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John Canzano is in talking about the community of sports and if the sense of community is dying because of prices. Canzano recaps his trip to Happy Valley for the Oregon vs Penn State game, and feels for some of the fans who wanted to go but couldn't afford to go. University of Portland men's soccer coach Nick Carlin-Voight joins the program to tal…

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BFT Interview: Nikhil Kumar 12:20

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Professional table tennis player Nikhil Kumar joins the program to discuss what it is like being a professional table tennis player in Major League Table Tennis. Kumar talks about the league, which will be in Portland, and what to expect at the event. Kumar talks about his upbringing and how he got into table tennis growing up.…

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BFT Interview: Bruce Barnum 14:45

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Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to discuss the Vikings' loss to Northern Arizona over the weekend and preview next week's game against Eastern Washington. Barnum discusses the mindset of the players, who are 0-5 on the season, and has categorized this upcoming game against Eastern Washington as a "flag game", essen…

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BFT Interview: Nick Carlin-Voight 9:10

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University of Portland men's soccer coach Nick Carlin-Voight joins the program to talk about his team this season. The Pilots just got voted #1 in the rankings with a 6-0-1 record, and Carlin-Voight talks about why his team has been so successful. Carlin-Voight talks about the validity of being the top-ranked team in the nation and says his team ta…

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BFT Interview: Jake Trotter 13:20

17d ago13:20

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ESPN.com's Jake Trotter joins the program to discuss the Oregon win over Penn State on the road on Saturday. Trotter was there in Happy Valley and talks about what the environment was like. Trotter liked the Ducks before the game to win and tells Canzano why he liked the Ducks and if they are a true championship contender. Trotter discusses Penn St…

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BFT Show: Angie Machado, Jake Trotter 1:42:48

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John Canzano is in talking about the big win by the Oregon Ducks over Penn State on Saturday night. Canzano talks about the atmosphere, the noise, the fans, and compares the experience to what he sees at Autzen Stadium. Canzano discusses the Oregon State Beavers loss to Houston, and Canzano can't comprehend how the Beavers keep inventing ways to lo…

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BFT Interview: Angie Machado 11:50

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Beaver Blitz's Angie Machado joins the program to discuss the bad start to the Beavers' season, as Oregon State just lost to Houston and fell to 0-5 on the season. Machado talks about what has been going wrong for the Beavers and if there's any hope for the rest of the season. Trent Bray said that no changes are going to happen with the coaching st…

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BFT Show: Gerry DiNardo, Brian Kappel, Jon Wilner, Jake Butt 2:17:21

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John Canzano sets the table for No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State with Big Ten Network's Gerry DiNardo and Jake Butt, plus Jon Wilner stops by as does Penn State alum Brian Kappel.

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BFT Interview: Jake Butt 20:31

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John Canzano talks to Big Ten Network analyst and former Michigan tight end Jake Butt ahead of No. 6 Oregon visiting No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night (4:30 p.m., NBC).

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BFT Interview: Jon Wilner 13:29

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John Canzano talks with Jon Wilner ahead of a busy weekend in college football highlighted by No. 6 Oregon visiting No. 3 Penn State (4:30 p.m., NBC).

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BFT Interview: Brian Kappel 22:12

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John Canzano talks to Brian Kappel of Space Monkey Designs and a Penn State alum who is on-site in Happy Valley ahead of No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night.

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BFT Interview: Gerry DiNardo 22:57

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John Canzano talks to Gerry DiNardo, Big Ten Network analyst and former head coach, ahead of No. 6 Oregon and No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night (4:30 p.m., NBC).

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BFT Show: Dan Lanning, Trent Walker, Nick Carlin-Voigt 1:42:45

21d ago1:42:45

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John Canzano talks to Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning ahead of the 6th-ranked Ducks visiting No. 3 Penn State on Saturday night, plus Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker and University of Portland head men's soccer coach Nick Carlin-Voigt.

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BFT Interview: Dan Lanning 20:37

21d ago20:37

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John Canzano talks with Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning ahead of their primetime showdown Saturday night at Penn State (4:30 p.m., NBC).

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BFT Interview: Nick Carlin-Voigt 14:10

21d ago14:10

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John Canzano talks to Nick Carlin-Voigt, head coach of University of Portland men's soccer, who has risen to No. 2 in the rankings and take on Gonzaga on Saturday night at Merlo Field.

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BFT Interview: Trent Walker 10:47

21d ago10:47

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John Canzano talks to Oregon State wide receiver Trent Walker for his weekly conversation ahead of the Beavers home game Friday night against Houston at Reser Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN).

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BFT Show: Trent Bray, Brian Kappel 2:17:34

22d ago2:17:34

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John Canzano is in talking about the SEC already whining and crying about spots in the CFP before anything has even happened. Canzano also questions what it will take for Blazers fans to stand up and not take what ownership has done to the franchise. Oregon State head football coach Trent Bray joins the program to discuss his Beavers as they head i…

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BFT Interview: Brian Kappel 17:34

22d ago17:34

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Creative designer and Penn State alum Brian Kappel joins the show to discuss the atmosphere that Ducks fans should expect in Happy Valley on Saturday. Kappel illustrates what the whiteout is like and what the Penn State fans do on a gameday against a top team.