KUSI News: Prep Pigskin Report
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KUSI News: Prep Pigskin ReportJun 13, 2023
PPR Podcast #138: Semi Finals Preview Show with Chase Izidoro, Tristan Lopez, & Jordan Schnitzer
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PPR Podcast #136: Gala Awards Reaction & Week 13 Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Bowe Fertig
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PPR Podcast #134: Playoff Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Mike Millburn
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PPR Podcast #132 Week 10 Recap & Week 11 Preview with Chase Izidoro Jacob Morgans and Tristan Lopez
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PPR Podcast #130: Week 9 Recap and Week 10 Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Bowe Fertig
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PPR Podcast #128 Week 8 Recap & Week 9 Preview Show: with Chase Izidoro & Nick James
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PPR Podcast # 126: Week 7 Review & Week 8 Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Allison Edmonds
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PPR Podcast #124: Week 6 Recap & Week 7 Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Bowe Fertig
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PPR Podcast # 118: Week 3 Recap & Week 4 Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Bowe Fertig
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PPR Podcast # 116: Week 2 Recap and Week 3 Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Brandon Stone
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PPR Podcast # 114: Week 1 Recap & Week 2 Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Bowe Fertig
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PPR Podcast #112: Week 1 Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Bowe Fertig
Chase & Bowe break down all the best matchups for Week 1 of the PPR, as well as preview potential Silver Pigskin Gala Award Winners for the 25th Season of the PPR. Check out more PPR Content at www.kusi.com/ppr Listen to the PPR Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PDZxAl Listen to the PPR Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QJ0rwV Buy PPR Merchandise: https://preppigskinreport.com/
PPR Podcast #111: St. Augustine QB Brady Palmer
St. Augustine Quarterback Brady Palmer joined the PPR Podcast to preview the upcoming 2023 season, and share what he's been working on this off-season.
PPR Podcast # 110 with Chase Izidoro and Bowe Fertig: League Previews and Under the Radar Players
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PPR Podcast #109: 2023 season preview with Montell Allen
Transfer chaos in the San Diego football world. PPR's Paul Rudy and Burt Grossman break it all down as they preview the 2023 season.
PPR Podcast #108: Offseason Recap with Chase Izidoro & Bowe Fertig
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PPR Podcast #101: Tommy Lemming/CBS Sports Network/Editor of the Tom Lemming Prep Football Report
INTRO: When you discuss the history of high school and college football player scouting, all roads lead back to one man… Tom Lemming. Lemming is single handedly responsible for creating an entire industry of player evaluations we now take for granted. The 5-star grading system?. Tom’s idea. A national recruiting publication? Tom’s idea. An in-person visit with every top recruit in the country? Tom’s idea. PPR Podcast #101 is a special one, featuring CBS Sports Tom Lemming. Brought to you by the San Diego Strike Force. Tag: (With FSG) You can find the entire episode, as well as the other 101 PPR conversations, in all the popular podcast gathering spots. We encourage you to check out the Prep Pigskin Report YouTube Page, and while there please click on the “like” and “Subscribe” buttons. Hot Topics: 00:00 intro 00:30 Remember Burt Grossman’s High School evaluation. 09:20 Will Julian Sayin stay with his Alabama commitment. 15:33 What high school recruits are looking for in a school 22:52 Creating your own highlight reel 25:37 Best player ever evaluated 28:39 What do 5-star athletes have in common? TRT: 31:17 Check out more PPR Content at www.kusi.com/ppr Listen to the PPR Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PDZxAl Listen to the PPR Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QJ0rwV Buy PPR Merchandise: https://preppigskinreport.com/
PPR Podcast #100: Boise State Linebacker & Helix alumnus, Ezekiel Noa
Former Helix High School star turned Boise State linebacker Ezekiel Noa joined the podcast to look back at his impressive high school career, and how he transitioned to succeeding at the collegiate level.
PPR Podcast #99: Anthony McMillan Jr.
00:00 Intro 01:00 Choosing a school 03:12 Coach Verlain leaving Mater Dei 97:13 Why he plays football 12:12 Playing Lincoln again 13:28 Typical workout 16:38 The NIL Conversation with recruiters 21:39 Choosing a school 23:32 Best advice he’s ever received TRT: 27:51 ... Check out more PPR Content at www.kusi.com/ppr Listen to the PPR Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PDZxAl Listen to the PPR Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QJ0rwV Buy PPR Merchandise: https://preppigskinreport.com/
PPR Podcast #98: Madison High School Senior, James Tivao
Madison High School Senior James Tivao joined the PPR Podcast to look back on his success, and share what he hopes to accomplish in his future football career.
PPR Podcast #97: Ryland Jessee, Helix Charter QB
00:00 Intro/Trimming the mullet 01:00 Remembering 1st game as a freshman starter 01:56 Being in rare company as 4-year starters at Helix 05:45 Recruiting update 08:41 Helix returning 30 seniors 12:30 Remembering 1st game as a freshman starter 23:23 Parents & Youth Football Check out more PPR Content at www.kusi.com/ppr Listen to the PPR Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PDZxAl Listen to the PPR Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QJ0rwV Buy PPR Merchandise: https://preppigskinreport.com/
PPR Podcast #96: Akili Smith Jr.
01:00 Intro/why transfer to Lincoln 02:38 The Ghost of Akili Smith Senior inside Lincoln High 03:00 How does one get a #1 QB ranking 06:55 Impressive Prep Stats 12:45 The Pride of the Hive 13:30 Lessons from Dad 18:02 Spanish Class Check out more PPR Content at www.kusi.com/ppr Listen to the PPR Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PDZxAl Listen to the PPR Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QJ0rwV Buy PPR Merchandise: https://preppigskinreport.com/
PPR Podcast #95: Stevie Johnson, Former NFL receiver & Founder of HBHF & Exposure Academy
00:00 Intro 02:54 Famous Cousin (Famous Aztec Hoops player) 04:47 HBHF (Handle Business Have Fun) 10:47 Playing Basketball vs 7-on-7 20:15 Advise to young wide receivers 22:06 Exposure Academy & Docuseries 25:47 July 4th Flag Football Tournament in SD 27:43 Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
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PPR Podcast #94 Taylor Genuser: San Diego Strike Force Head Coach
00:00 Intro 01:14 Tyler Buchner entering Transfer Portal 04:06 13 players transferring away from Coach Prime 07:45 Learning 8-on-8 strategy of Arena league football 10:54 “The Wall is undefeated!” 17:26 Ryland Jesse “Can sling it” 19:12 Helix Legacy Check out more PPR Content at www.kusi.com/ppr Listen to the PPR Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PDZxAl Listen to the PPR Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QJ0rwV Buy PPR Merchandise: https://preppigskinreport.com/
PPR Podcast #93: Verlain Betofe
00:00 Intro 01:20 Why Mt. Miguel 05:32 Building “A buzz” 08:45 Having an eye for talent. 12:07 Informing Coach Joyner he was leaving Mater Dei 22:11 Private school parents vs public school parents 25:57 Betofe vs Rudy over PPR Silver Pigskin Gala selections Check out more PPR Content at www.kusi.com/ppr Listen to the PPR Podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PDZxAl Listen to the PPR Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QJ0rwV Buy PPR Merchandise: https://preppigskinreport.com/
PPR Podcast #91: Tony Jefferson
2010 Silver Pigskin Finalist and 10-year NFL Veteran Tony Jefferson is this week’s guest on PPR Podcast number 92. A PPR star during his prep career at Eastlake High School, Tony accepted a full ride scholarship to Oklahoma. His NFL career includes stops at Arizona, Baltimore and the NY Giants. A father of 3, the Jefferson’s are expecting a 4th child this month.
PPR Podcast #91: Chanceller James
00:00 Remembering Coach Keir Kimbrough
02:38 ChanceSports CEO
07:05 The Alley Story
09:30 Social Media & 7-on-7 alliance
11:12 3 ACL Injuries & John Lynch
19:05 Best Athlete He ever faced.
22:38 Message to Kids
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Prep Pigskin Report #89: Eric Weddle, Rancho Bernardo Head Football Coach
00:00 Philip Rivers Comeback Rumors
06:47 Super Bowl Ring & Legacy
10:00 Always wanted to be a Coach/Tristan McCoy
15:47 RB vs Poway Rivalry 16:57 Spanos Relationship/Chargers Legacy
20:32 Spanos Relationship/Chargers Legacy
26:32 Tony Jefferson to take Eastlake Job
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PPR Podcast #88: Anthony Lawrence, Head Coach of Grossmont High School
01:30 Life Playing Pro Ball in Japan
02:30 Pros & Cons of being the youngest head coach in county (age 26)
05:23 The Grit House
07:04 First Goal: To be good enough that Helix brings the “Musket” to the rivalry game
14:01 More Trick Plays
15:30 Life Playing Pro Ball in Japan
16:43 Thoughts on Former USD QB Josh Johnson
28:17 Advice for USD on new QB Dominic Nankill (Funny)
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PPR Podcasts #87: Nick Barnett/Del Norte Head Football Coach
0:00 Slimming down after Football/"Healthier Slimmer & Sexier”
1:38 Ending up in San Diego
3:28 Coaching Football is more than “Football.”
6:16 Coaching Youth Football Challenges
10:42 The Power of Positive Re-enforcement
12:42 “Don’t Sleep on Del Norte High” /School has a lot to offer
25:33 Football has never been safer
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PPR Podcast #85: Demetrius Sumler - SDSU Cornerbacks Coach
Demetrius Sumler is a former Prep Pigskin Report star, but is currently the San Diego State University football team's Cornerbacks Coach.
PPR Podcast #83: Ryan Lindley 2006 Silver Pigskin Winner & SDSU Offensive Coordinator
Ryan Lindley is the 2006 Silver Pigskin Winner, and current Offensive Coordinator for the San Diego State University football team. Lindley knows football inside and out, and pays specific attention to the San Diego prep scene.
PPR Podcast #84: Ron Fowler/ Former Padres Owner & Leading San Diego Businessman
Ron Fowler is the former owner of the San Diego Padres, and a leading businessman in the community. His involvement into the community his huge, and prep sports are one of his main interests.
PPR Podcast #82: Nick Canepa/Legendary Union Tribune Sportswriter & Columnist
00:00 00:01 Memories of Burt Grossman’s draft day
06:38 Relationship with Dean Spanos
10:13 Chargers vs Padres in SD
12:14 Seau vs Gywnn /San Diego Mt. Rushmore Part 1
14:05 Marcus Allen Stories 20:46 San Diego Mt. Rushmore Part II
24:21 Chargers most devastating defeat? (Clue: It wasn’t the loss in Jacksonville)
31:00 Nick on the Prep Pigskin Report
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PPR Podcast #81: Drew Westling/Mt. Carmel Head Football Coach
00:00 Mt. Carmel Coaching Clinic
01:50 Mike Leach Story
08:00 Advanced Football vs Simplification
09:10 QB Josh Bell (smart guy vs athletic guy)
10:59 Coaching Changes at Mt. Carmel
18:11 HS Transfer Portal & Parents: “The goal shouldn’t be a football scholarship.”
21:50 5-Stars vs 3-Stars (11 Rudy’s)
25:00 7 on 7 effect on HS Transferring
27:00 Best Advice he’s ever received
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PPR Podcast #80: WR Keyshawn Smith transfers from Miami to SMU
Former Lincoln High School WR Keyshawn Smith has officially transferred from the University of Miami, to Southern Methodist University.
The wideout discussed his experience in the transfer portal, and why he eventually decided SMU was where he wanted to play.
PPR Podcast #79: Dave Wannstedt, Former NFL Head Coach & Current NFL Analyst
00:00 01:23 Why he didn’t recruit Burt Grossman to USC
2:27 How the college recruiting game has changed 6:00 Super Bowl ring story
8:30 Navigating the NCAA transfer portal
9:35 Advice on adversity
15:58 Following Mike Ditka in Chicago
29:22 Advice for young coaches
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PPR Podcast #78: Chris Fore, Principal at Mojave High
00:30 Deion Sanders CU Press Conference
02:00 New Era of HS Football Coaches/Why High Turnover rate
05:00 Better level of football in 2022?
15:00 Will things get better in HS football?
17:00 32 Coaching vacancies/transferring full pensions
23:00 PPR creating false hope?
24:00 NCAA transfer portal hurting HS football?
30:00 Message to parents
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PPR Podcast #77: Jason Carter, Lincoln High Assistant Coach
01:00 The Turnaround at Lincoln/Instilling discipline
05:00 Lincoln Administration
7:00 Roderick Robinson injury actually helped the Hornets improve
12:00 Preview of state title game vs De La Salle
15:00 Are the 2022 Hornets in the conversation of “Greatest Team in SD History
17:00 Josiah Cox to SDSU ? 25:00 PPR Silver Pigskin Nominations
28:00 No higher compliment than “He’s a football player.”
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PPR PODCAST #76 THADD MacNeil Carlsbad Head Coach
00:00 Intro
00:47 Dealing with defeat/life lessons
03:01 Snapdragon Reviews
05:37 Facing generational teams
10:21 Casting his Silver Pigskin Vote for…
13:34 Legacy & Family affair at Carlsbad HS
18:40 Julian Sayin’s future/Life at ‘Bama
27:50 Football’s never been safer
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PPR PODCAST #74: Chris Hauser, Mission Hills Head Coach
00:00 Intro
01:14 How did Chris Olave get left off the PPR Podium
10:39 Best player coached
14:20 Facing Mater Dei in the D1 Final
18:30 Transitioning to Lululemon’s
20:36 Interest in the Trinty League coaching vacancies 26:30 Jack Tuttle in transfer portal
27:37 Coaching legacy
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PPR Podcast #73: Playoff Finals Breakdown
Chase Izidoro gives a quick overview of what to expect in the upcoming CIF Finals
Chris White Lincoln High School CB, SB & Yale Commit
Lincoln High School's CB Christopher White is committed to Yale on an academic scholarship. White was recently featured by KUSI's Allison Edmonds in a Student-Athlete Spotlight, and shares his story about how Yale first reached out to him.
PPR Podcast # 71: Playoff Round 2 Recap show and Round 3 Preview with Chase Izidoro & Brandon Stone
Due to technical difficulties, our Podcast was cut short this week and cut off all of our D5 talk about Escondido Charter vs. Classical & Crawford vs. Mar Vista. Apologies, those responsible have been sacked.
- SnapDragon Showdown
- Semi-Final Rematches in D1
- Fly Eagles Fly in D2
- Upset Alerts in D3?
- Chips on Shoulders in D4
PPR Podcast #70: J.T. O'Sullivan - Former Patrick Henry Head Coach & Bengals QB
Former Patrick Henry Head Coach & former Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan talks San Diego Prep Football and the upcoming 2022 Silver Pigskin Gala.
PPR Podcast #69: Playoff Week 1 Recap & Playoff Round 2 Preview with Chase Izidoro & Bowe Fertig
PPR's Chase Izidoro & Bowe Fertig break down the Freshman led Saints team's victory over Eastlake. They then Preview and Break down all the upcoming playoff games from Round 2 of the Playoffs.
PPR Podcast #68: Personal Trainer, Scottie Young Jr.
Scottie Young Jr. is a former Helix Highlander who continued his football career at the NCAA level at the University of Arizona and West Virginia. After that, Young moved back to San Diego and is now a personal trainer for some of our rising stars.
PPR Podcast #67: Week 11 Recap & Playoff Preview with Chase Izidoro & Allison Edmonds
PPR's Chase Izidoro & Allison Edmonds break down the biggest moments from Week 11, including Lincoln's win over Madison to take the Western League. Granite Hill's 4OT win over Helix to win the Grossmont Hills League. The Fan Vote Nominees for the Silver Pigskin Podium. Plus a breakdown and preview of Open-DV Playoffs.
PPR Podcast #66: 2022 Playoffs and Fan Award Discussion
The 2022 San Diego High School Football season is nearing conclusion, but the playoffs are sure to provide exciting matchups. PPR's Paul Rudy, Burt Grossman, Brandon Stone and Bowe Fertig previewed the upcoming potential playoff matchups, and discussed the 2022 fan vote ahead of this year's prestigious PPR Silver Pigskin Gala.
PPR Podcast # 65: Week 10 Recap & Week 11 Preview Show with Chase Izidoro & Nick James
PPR's Chase Izidoro & Nick James break down:
- Holy Bowl Recap
- Lancers dominate the Avocado
- Crusaders cruise through the South Bay
- Crawford take the Central
- Ryland Jessee ties Alex Smith
- 8 Winner Take All League Matchups
- Game of the Year: Madhouse @ The Hive