BFT Show: Brian Berger, Bruce Barnum

20/08/2025 2h 5min
BFT Show: Brian Berger, Bruce Barnum

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John Canzano is in talking about potential new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon, and Dundon's relationship with Ernest Garcia II who is a convicted felon and CEO of Dundon's company Carvana. Garcia II has liquidated more than $1 billion in Carvana stock since June and Canzano wonders if Garcia is getting ready to make a move to join Dundon as an investor of the Portland Trail Blazers. Sports Business Radio's Brian Berger joins the program to discuss the potential sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon. Berger says we should pump the brakes on assuming that Dundon will become the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger says if you follow the money and notice how there has been no official statement, Dundon may not be the next owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger wonders if Tom Dundon actually has enough money to be the majority owner of the Trail Blazers. Berger talks about universities making money from their fans for giving them experiences. Portland State head football coach Bruce Barnum joins the program to talk about Portland State's upcoming football season. Barnum talks about how he has a vote in the FCS coaches poll, and then previews Tarleton State who is the Vikings first opponent. Barnum gives insight on his quarterback situation. The Portland State/Tarleton State game will be on ESPN2 for the first time in Portland State history. Barnum talks about the strengths of his team. Barnum talks about the transfer portal and how he is getting better players on his team. Barnum ranks his favorite conspiracy theories and his superstitions. Punch it audio, the 5 at 5, and much more!