Scorebook Live California Podcast
By Scorebook Live CA
Scorebook Live California PodcastApr 30, 2020
Episode 35: Nick Ford
In the latest episode of the SBLive California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with "We Are United" Utah representative and San Pedro High School grad Nick Ford about the Pac-12 player demands and the overall "We Are United" initiative.
The San Pedro High School graduate started all 14 games for Utah in 2019. In the interview, Ford discusses why he became a representative for the "We Are United" movement, if he thinks players will realistically sit out if negotiations with the Pac-12 stall and much more.
Episode 34: Rob Wigod
In the latest episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod about the Section's updated 2020-2021 high school sports calendar. Wigod discusses why this December to June calendar was implemented as well the implications that will come from it.
Episode 33: Ron Nocetti and Brian Seymour
In the latest episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with CIF State Executive Director Ron Nocetti and CIF State Associate Executive Director Brian Seymour about the upcoming high school sports season in California. The CIF State office announced Monday morning that all three seasons of high school sports in California will be moved to later in the 2020-2021 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Organized team practices will begin in December at the earliest, according to a CIF State release. Nocetti and Seymour discuss what went into that decision as well as the implications of it here.
Episode 32: Chayden Peery
In the latest episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Sierra Canyon quarterback Chayden Peery about the challenges of not knowing what the upcoming high school football season will look like, his commitment to Georgia Tech and his involvement in the SoCal football top recruits' Black Lives Matter video.
Episode 31: Rob Wigod
In the latest episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with CIF Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod. The two discuss what happens if a student/athlete tests positive for COVID-19 when high school sports resume, how the recent NFHS recommendations on how to safely return to sport will affect the Southern Section's return, an update on what partial participation for a football season could look like and whether that's likely to happen, and much more.
Episode 30: Jonathan Sheriff
In the latest episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Chatsworth High School Athletic Director Jonathan Sheriff. The two discuss the frustrations of being an LAUSD AD in the era of coronavirus, Sheriff's thoughts on distance learning and what the upcoming school year might look like.
Episode 29: Vicky Lagos
In the latest episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Los Angeles City Section commissioner Vicky Lagos. The two discuss the current plans for fall sports in Southern California at the state level, the Section's financial situation and much more.
Episode 28: Rob Wigod
In the latest episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod. The two discuss the current plans for fall sports in Southern California, what rules the Southern Section Executive Council voted to recommend in their meeting on Wednesday, the Section's financial situation and much more.
Episode 27: Taylor King
In this week’s episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with former Mater Dei star forward and current JSerra assistant coach Taylor King about his relationship with Gary McKnight, playing at Duke and Villanova, how he overcame drug use to have a successful pro career oversees and much more.
Episode 26: Ryan "Moose" Bailey
In this week’s episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Brentwood boys' basketball coach Ryan Bailey about how COVID-19 is affecting his program, his playing days at UCLA, his thoughts on Mick Cronin and much more.
Episode 25: Bucky Brooks
In this week’s episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Granada Hills head football coach Bucky Brooks about how COVID-19 is affecting his football program, what he learned in year one at Granada and how he plans to improve, his thoughts on the NFL Draft and much more.
Episode 24: Clint Parks
In this week’s episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with basketball skills trainer Clint Parks. The two discuss his methods, his work with Kawhi Leonard, Jalen Green's decision to head to the G-League, and much more.
Episode 23: David Rebibo
In this week’s episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Harvard-Westlake head basketball coach David Rebibo about how COVID-19 is affecting his basketball program, what he learned from former player Johnny Juzang's transfer from Kentucky to UCLA, his college coaching days and much more.
Episode 22: Todd Wolfson
In this week’s podcast, Scorebook Live California reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with St. Francis head basketball coach Todd Wolfson about how COVID-19 is affecting his basketball program, what he learned from his team's Southern Section Division 2AA championship defeat to Santa Clarita Christian, why this past season was his favorite year in coaching ever and much more.
Episode 21: Derek Bedell
In this week's episode, Scorebook Live California reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Mayfair head football coach Derek Bedell about how COVID-19 is affecting his football program, how he plans to continue to coach during the school stoppage, how this situation affects college recruitment and much more.
Episode 20: Steve Hagerty
In this week's episode, Scorebook Live California reporter Connor Morrissette speaks with Bishop Amat head football coach Steve Hagerty about:
- his expectations for next year's team
- why the gap between Amat and Mater Dei and St. John Bosco is widening
- the Amat CIF title draught
- the role tuition plays in high school football
- much more
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Episode 19: Mission Viejo head football coach Chad Johnson
In this week's episode, Scorebook Live California's Connor Morrissette speaks with Mission Viejo head football coach Chad Johnson about what created the public and private divide in SoCal high school football, why Netflix's QB1 season at St. John Bosco rubbed him the wrong way and what he hopes to accomplish in coaching in the future. The two hit on much more as well.
Episode 18: David Perez
In this week’s episode, Canoga Park football coach David Perez discusses why he wants to coach at Canoga Park until he dies, his first love in sports, futbol, his job as a mental health professional and why he's ready to lead the Hunters. He also hits on much more.
Episode 17: Pat Harlow
In this week’s episode, JSerra football coach Pat Harlow discusses why 17 players have left his program this offseason, his playing days at USC and in the NFL and his relationship with Todd Marinovich, plus much more.
Episode 16: Troy Thomas
Servite head football coach Troy Thomas joined Scorebook Live California reporter Connor Morrissette to discuss replacing Darnell Arceneaux at offensive coordinator, the bagpipes tradition at Servite, why Thomas loves coaching and much more.
Episode 15: Ed Croson
Chaminade head football coach Ed Croson joined Scorebook Live California reporter Connor Morrissette to discuss the state of high school football in the region, the new Southern Section playoff proposal, his expectations for his team in 2020 and much more.
Episode 14: Takeaways from CJ Stroud, Justin Flowe and Bryce Young's college decisions
In this week's episode, Scorebook Live California reporter Connor Morrissette discusses his takeaways from CJ Stroud signing with Ohio State, Justin Flowe signing with Oregon and Bryce Young signing with Alabama. Stroud, Flowe and Young all discuss their college choices as well.
Episode 13: Looking back at Mater Dei vs. St. John Bosco and the worst kept secret in SoCal high school football
In this week's episode, Scorebook Live California reporter Connor Morrissette discussed what St. John Bosco and Mater Dei's classic Division 1 football championship game meant for the legacies of DJ Uiagalelei, Bryce Young and the Bosco program. Connor also hit on what bothered him about the game and the current worst kept secret in Southern California high school football. He finished the episode discussing the next great high school basketball player in the region.
Episode 12: San Clemente, Kevin Rooney and semifinal football picks
In this week's episode, Scorebook Live California reporter Connor Morrissette discusses San Clemente football's ineligible player situation, Notre Dame football coach Kevin Rooney's retirement, and the upcoming LA City and Southern Section playoff football semifinals.
Episode 11: Connor Morrissette makes his quarterfinal football playoff picks
In this week’s episode, Scorebook Live California’s Connor Morrissette predicts which teams will get upset in the quarterfinal round of the LA City and Southern Section football playoffs. He also predicts quarterfinal games for the Open Division and Division 1 in the City as well as Divisions 1-3 in the Southern Section.
Episode 10: Connor Morrissette makes his high school football playoff upset picks
In this week’s episode, Scorebook Live California’s Connor Morrissette predicts which teams will get upset in the first round of the LA City and Southern Section playoffs.
Episode 9: Football playoff seedings and why Narbonne's postseason eligibility is still up in the air
In this week's episode, Scorebook Live California's Connor Morrissette breaks down what the upper division playoff seedings will look like in football for the Southern and LA City Sections. He also explains why the City Section hasn't made a ruling on Narbonne football's postseason eligibility yet.
Episode 8: Bryce Young
In this week's episode Scorebook Live California's Connor Morrissette speaks with Mater Dei quarterback and Alabama commit Bryce Young. The two discuss Friday's Mater Dei vs. St. John Bosco football game, Young's off the field friendship with St. John Bosco quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and his commitment flip from USC to Alabama.
Episode 7: Chris Rix
In this week's episode, former Florida State quarterback and current Fox Sports West broadcaster Chris Rix joined Connor to discuss his playing days, his favorite SoCal football players to cover and his opinions on the overall state of high school football.
Episode 6: High school football leagues, Narbonne football and Bronny James
In this week's episode, Scorebook Live California's Connor Morrissette elaborates on his argument that Southern California high school football leagues are antiquated. He also provides updates on the Narbonne football LAUSD investigation and Bronny James and the Sierra Canyon basketball program.
Episode 5: San Gabriel Valley Tribune prep writer Fred Robledo
In this episode, Connor and Fred discuss the state of newspaper journalism, the top football teams and players in the San Gabriel Valley and why Bishop Amat is a dark horse Southern Section title contender.
Episode 4: Hey SoCal varsity football coaches, play your freshmen!
In this week's show, Connor Morrissette goes solo and discusses the trend of younger football players getting more opportunities across all levels of football. He also hits on Bryce Young's commitment flip from USC to Alabama and Jake Garcia's commitment to USC.
Episode 3: Writer and podcast host Aram Tolegian
In this week's episode, Connor speaks with "Aram on Everything" podcast host Aram Tolegian. The two discuss high school football transfers, Bryce Young's recruitment and Pac-12 football.
Episode 2: Legendary City Section football coach Paul Knox
In this week's episode of the Scorebook Live California Podcast, hall of fame City Section football coach Paul Knox discusses his time at Dorsey, his relationship with Crenshaw coach Robert Garrett, what it was like to coach Keyshawn Johnson and much more.
Episode 1: Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod
In this episode Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod discusses section transfer rules, the future of the section and much more.