BFT Show: Dana Altman, Karl Benson

·1 hr 43 min·5 clips

John Canzano explains his 48-hour rule as Michigan fires coach Sherrone Moore amid a wild sequence of arrests and investigations.

The episode begins with host John Canzano introducing his '48-hour rule' for major news stories, applying it to the firing of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore. Canzano details the sequence of events: Moore was fired for an inappropriate relationship, then detained by police, with allegations of threats and a terminated pregnancy emerging. He reflects on how successful coaches like Bobby Knight and Jerry Tarkanian were often protected by their institutions until a major scandal forced action. Canzano then transitions to a local sports focus, interviewing University of Oregon men's basketball coach Dana Altman. Altman discusses his team's injury struggles, poor communication on defense, and the challenge of getting young players to talk on the court. He mentions the influence of agents and the importance of player trust. The conversation highlights an upcoming non-conference game against Gonzaga at the Moda Center, part of a two-year series where the schools split proceeds to fund NIL. After the interview, Canzano explores the rising cost of sports fandom. He shares a story of a longtime Oregon fan who declined to pay $913 for three playoff tickets, using it as a springboard to discuss how leagues are 'mining' their core fans. He references a New York Times op-ed on subscription costs and expresses concern about families being priced out. Former WAC, Sun Belt, and MAC commissioner Karl Benson joins the show. Benson discusses the health of the bowl system, Group of Five access to the College Football Playoff, and the pressure on teams like Tulane and James Madison to perform. He shares anecdotes about testifying before Congress and the camaraderie among commissioners. Benson also offers advice for the new Pac-12 and comments on the public feud between Notre Dame's athletic director and the ACC commissioner. The episode concludes with Canzano promoting the Bald Faced Truth Foundation's annual auction, detailing items like a coaching session with Marshall Cho and a video message from Seattle radio personality 'Softy.' He encourages listeners to bid or donate to support kids in art, music, education, and athletics.

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A grounded sports-radio review of rising college football costs, with a measured opening on breaking news and a local coaching finish.

The episode is strongest when it treats college football fandom as a household-budget question. John Canzano starts with his 48-hour rule for major breaking news, using Sharon Moore's firing by Michigan and detention by police to argue against instant certainty.

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You want college football talk with a $270 ticket bill hanging over it.

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