Prep Pigskin Report Podcast

Couple weeks ago, San Diego High's Kye Cooper committed to play in college football at San Diego State, live on Good Morning San Diego.   But on that same day, 2 other prominent local athletes joined Cooper on the road to the Mesa. Cathedral Catholic's Isaac Cook, and La Costa Canyon's Diego Botron.  Diego is a 3-star tight end, with 17 D-1 offers.  he explained his decision in PPR Pod...

Ron Burner is starting his  22th season as the head football coach at El Capitan High School.  But it's his first season as a sponsor on the Prep Pigskin Report!  Coach Burner has launched a new Pizzeria called "Pizzabilites".  "Pizzabilites" will be sponsoring the PPR Underdog segment. It's a good fit, as we explain in PPR Podcast #284.  You can watch the entire podcas...

There is no shortage of standout 2-way players in San Diego. Honor Fa'alave Johnson headlines the conversation, but what about Pia Polamalu at St. Augustine, or Neke Letuli at Oceanside or Jeremy Davis at Helix?  Am I forgetting somebody? What about Gage Weddle?  The Rancho Bernardo Junior-to-be has been starting at safety since his freshman season and has added starting quarterback duties sin...

The name Letuli is synonymous with football excellence. Tano Letuli is a main spoke in the San Diego State Aztecs defense, while younger Cousin Neke is poised to have a breakout season as a Junior at Oceanside High.   Neke is built low to the ground, along with a unique combination of speed and power that makes him difficult to bring down, sort of like trying to tackle a greased bowling ball! But...

At first glance, Caleb Davis could pass for one of San Diego State's 40-thousand students on campus. But don't be fooled by his youthful appearance. Caleb is one of the most important figures in the SDSU sports department. The former Notre Dame Director of Recruiting is the Aztecs first ever General Manager hire. And just like in professional sports, getting the right G-M is as critical as...

Born and raised in Mexico, Mario Luna crossed the border to play youth football in San Diego. And he's played it well, earning a Trinity League scholarship to Orange Lutheran. Did we mention Mario is only 14 years old?  His cross-border story has earned him over 70 thousand Instagram followers, and an invitation to PPR podcast #280.  You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite pod...

If you think Lincoln High School, you quickly think David Dunn. Few coaches are as connected to their schools as Coach Dunn. Along with assistant Head Coach Jason Coach, Coach Dunn has built the Hornet's football program into one of the best in the state California, often receiving national attention.  But with Coach Carter leaving the Hive for a head coaching spot at Valhalla,  change is buzz...

Helix 2-way starter Jeremy Davis made national headlines with his fight against cancer. His amazing story of perseverance understandably overshadowing the fact that he's one of the county's top linebackers. Now with a clean bill of health, and 3 recruiting stars next to his name,  we decided to invite Jeremy back to the PPR Podcast #278, this time to focus on his football future.   You can...

When the pre-season "Iron Hog Watchlist" is published this summer, Mission Bay's Nereo Kraft will definitely garner attention to be on it. The Buccaneer senior is only 16 years of age, but if the 2-way starter continues to pile up accolades,  D1 offers are surely in his future. Especially after taking the center seat in PPR Podcast #277. You can watch the entire podcast at any of you...

It takes a special athlete to play cornerback. You have to me fast enough to run with the speediest wide receivers, strong enough to take on the blocks of much bigger lineman and tough enough to bring down hard-nosed running backs.  And you must have the mental resilience to forget about the evitable plays that go against you.  Meet Mission Hills Xavier St. John. The senior to-be- Grizzly checks a...

The college football recruiting landscape has undergone major changes. The advent of the transfer portal has drastically altered where college coaches recruit.  And while major programs seemingly "fish" of the portal pier, smaller college programs have become an option, sometimes the only option, for graduating high school athletes. In PPR podcast #275, we discuss this phenomenon with Wh...

The PPR podcast is returning to the Cave this Week. San Diego High Senior-to-be" Kye Cooper taking the middle seat for PPR Podcast #274. The son of former Chargers linebacker Stephen Cooper, Kye has the advantage of a guiding hand as he deals with the D-1 recruiting landscape.                       You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite podcast gathering spots. We encourage...

Mention Cathedral Catholic's football program and it' s understandable that first thing comes to mind is 2025 Silver Pigskin Champion Honor Fa'laave Johnson, and his bid to become the 1st repeat winner.  But there is more going on at Cathedral than just honor. The Dons also feature the county's premier wide receiver in Issac Cook.  And sure enough that's whats "Cooking&quo...

When you consider all the turmoil the Mission Hills football program endured last season, and yet the Grizzlies still made a strong bid for the Open Division Final,  you really have to credit the longtime assistant coaches for keeping a steady hand on the reins. So, when it came time to name Coach Hauser's official successor, it surprised no one that Mission Hills stayed in the family.  Defens...

It was bound to happen one day and sure enough this fall history will be made when Stefan McClure becomes the first Silver Pigskin Winner to lead a San Diego Football program.  The 2010 Player of the Year succeeds Mike Hobbs as the new Head Coach at El Camino High.  Coach McClure explaining the decision  in PPR Podcast #271.            You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite podca...

Nobody can deny Jason Carter's role in helping build Lincoln High into one of California's premiere high school football programs, that at times has flirted with national prominence. The Hive has become a Pigskin hotbed, attracting the county's top talent on both sides of the ball. So why leave such a successful program to take over a fixer-upper at Valhalla High?  That's the first...

  Dynasty Alert ! Dynasty Alert!  The Oceanside Pop Warner Football program recently sent (3) teams to National's in Florida. 2 came back with 1st place trophies, the 3rd finished runner-up. That sort of success has Oceanside high school coach Fale Poumele drooling in anticipation as he waits for these kids to roll up to campus.  Oside Pop Warner President Andrew Tapuloa joining PPR podcast #2...

Honor Fa'alave Johnson is arguably the most highly sought non-quarterback recruit in the country. As a Junior, he was already ranked the best Safety in the country, and that was before becoming only the 3rd underclassman to win the Prestigious Silver Pigskin.  Honor is a national story, but as you're about to see in PPR Podcast #268, he lives life with both feet firmly on the ground.     ...

Richard Sanchez has made a career of building football programs. He spent nearly a decade at St. Augustine, winning (2) CIF Titles and remains the Saints all-time wins leader. Now at the University of La Verne, Coach Sanchez is tasked with rebuilding the D-3 school's program.  Coach Sanchez talking past, present and future of football in PPR Podcast #267.                        You can watch t...

Former Chargers Linebacker Stephen Cooper has agreed to become the Head Coach at San Diego High.  "Coop" explaining the decision in PPR Podcast #266.  You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite podcast gathering spots. We encourage you to visit the Fox5/ KUSI NOW app, or the Prep Pigskin Report page on YouTube, and click on the like and subscribe button.   Hot Topics: 00:00...

" It's amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." That quote is "credited" to Harry S. Truman, but it applies to former Castle Park student Adrian Gomez.  Earlier this month, Adrian's ala mater celebrated the opening of their new football field and sports facilities. There was no shortage of dignitaries taking bows for the state of the art...

  In this era of high school football, it's common place for bigger schools to poach the best players from smaller schools. The selling point always being, you'll get more visibility to college recruiters.  But not every kid bites on that offer. Superior            Garror  stayed true to his neighborhood roots, and the Morse Tiger was rewarded with the school's first State Championship...

  Cam Purnell is the 4th Straight Lincoln Hornet to capture Defensive Player of the Year honors at the 2025 Silver Pigskin Gala. Days later, he was making San Diego State football fans happy with a late change in college destinations. Cam discussing these topics and more in PPR Podcast #262.  You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite podcast gathering spots. We encourage you to visi...

A well-known national football pundit was watching the Carlsbad Lancers play football a couple weeks ago. He asked about Lancer linebacker Rocky Cummings. The scout was informed that Rocky was committed to play at Cal.  The pundit quickly responded, "not for long". A week later Rocky was re-committing to Texas!  But not before joining Paul and Burt in PPR Podcast #261.                   ...

3-Time Union Tribune Sportscaster of the Year Brandon Stone joins the PPR Podcast to discuss The Silver Pigskin Gala Awards process. How does it all work?  And why is it the most stressful period of every high school football season?  Plus, Brandon joins Paul & Burt in a preview of the upcoming Open Division Final. Here's an excerpt from podcast #259.  You can watch the entire podcast at a...