Prep Pigskin Report Podcast

Scripps Ranch Head Coach Marlon Gardinera is not your typical football coach. He's less concerned about X's & O's and more concerned about grade point averages. But along the way, this "molder of men" has led the falcons to a state title and took on a sitting Governor and won.  In PPR podcast #255, Coach Gardinera looks back on the "let them play" days of Covid...

Dax Labrum is only a junior but he's already turning heads in a county filled with blue chip quarterback talent. Of course, it helps to have a soon to be first ballot pro football hall of fame inductee helping with your fundamentals.  Dax joins Paul & Burt in PPR podcast #253. You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite podcast gathering spots. We encourage you to visit the Fo...

We've spent so much time focusing on the plethora of D1 quarterback talent in San Diego County, we've ignored other talent rich positions. For example, in the trenches, there is no shortage of lineman moving on to play at the next level.  Take for example Arizona State bound Nathan Allen. The Carlsbad Lancers Nathan Allen agreeing to take the middle seat in PPR Podcast #249.   You can watc...

He's leading the county in rushing but often is overlooked when the conversation turns to the best ball carrier in San Diego. PPR podcast #247 aims to change that with           a center seat invitation to Poway's Luke Jorgensen. 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 pag...

Who is putting up the biggest numbers at quarterback in 2025?  Troy Huhn at Mission Hills? Zach Benitez at Granite Hills? Kreet Makihele at San Marcos? All good answers. All wrong. The leading passer, at least statistically speaking, is Mission Bay's Trey Arnold.  And that's why the senior Buccaneer is taking the center seat in PPR Podcast #245.You can watch the entire podcast at any of yo...

Lou Holtz had an illustrious career spanning many decades that started at William & Mary and took him to stardom at Arkansas and Notre Dame, where he won a National Championship at both programs. Although Holtz is known for his football career, his legacy spans further than the field with countless 'coffee mug' worthy quotes about leading life with purpose and kindness to his non-profi...

Chase Izidoro breaks down all the action from Week 5 of the PPR season, and previews all of the action coming up in Week 6.

The 2010 Silver Pigskin Player of the Year podium was one of the most accomplished in PPR history.  Dillon Baxter, the National High School Player of the Year, won the trophy, but that was the Gala when Brenden Clay, Tony Jefferson, and Kenny Stills all announced their committed to play at Oklahoma during the live broadcast. Jefferson is still playing in the NFL; Stills enjoyed a productive 9-year...

Chase Izidoro recaps all of the action from Week 4 of the High School Football season around San Diego, reveals his Top 9 teams in the county, discusses the top 10 Quarterbacks in San Diego, and previews all of the action coming up in Week 5.

15 years ago, Dillon Baxter appeared to be on a career trajectory that might even eclipse the PPR's first superstar, Reggie Bush. The 2010 Silver Pigskin Winner was also named the California State Player of the Year, as he led Mission Bay to the D-4 title. Just like Reggie, Baxter accepted a scholarship to play at USC, but that is where the story begins to unravel. It's a cautionary tale t...

"Zamar Reese is the most under rated football player in San Diego County".  That was how PPR Co-Host Burt Grossman described the San Marcos Knight's 2-way starter.  Pretty high praise from somebody who sees every high level athlete in action. So it only makes sense that Zamar get an invite to PPR podcast number 237.   You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite podcast g...

Chase Izidoro & Nate Tubbs review all the action from Week 2 of the PPR season, and preview all of the action to come in Week 3.

Why are there so many good quarterbacks in San Diego County?  The easiest answer starts with the high quality of coaching available.  Quarterback gurus like Jose Mohler now have national reputations of helping talented, but raw, signal callers take their game to the next level.  It's about time the founder of Left Coast Athletix gets in an invitation into the PPR Podcast. You can watch the ent...

Chase Izidoro and Nate Tubbs breakdown all of the exciting action from Week 1, and preview all the Games of the Week for Week 2 of the PPR.

If you follow the PPR Podcast, you know there are a lot of highly recruited quarterbacks in the San Diego section poised to make a splash at the next level. And the podcast hasn't even touched on all of them yet. University City's Quentyn Demara already has (3) offers in his pocket, and if he keeps playing at his current level, that number will grow, Here is PPR Podcast #233.    You can wa...

Chase Izidoro & Nate Tubbs preview the Week 1 games set to air on the PPR on August 22.

Kreet Makihele is the not biggest QB in San Diego, nor is he the fastest. But ask anyone in the know "who is the best quarterback in San Diego County," and Kreet's name always comes up.  The San Marcos Junior is putting up numbers that has him on pace to re-write the section record book.  Which makes the Kreet a perfect guest for PPR Podcast #231. You can watch the entire podcast at...

Bruce Arians signature statistic is he is the oldest coach to ever win a Super Bowl ring. But that accomplishment shouldn't overshadow the fact that Arians is considered one of the best offensive minds to ever blow a whistle. His famous slogan "no risk it, no biscuit" applying to decision to appear in PPR Podcast #230. You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite podcast...

At last count, there are 6 San Diego quarterbacks who are or will be playing for Big 10 schools.  And that list might grow to (7) if Poway transfer Noah Schuback accepts an offer from Purdue.  The Titan's new signal caller agreeing to take the middle seat in PPR podcast #229.  Titan Head Coach Brandon Harris riding shotgun .You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite podcast gathe...

Brady Palmer is yet another San Diego prep quarterback who has already made his college intentions known. In PPR podcast #228, Brady explains why he chose Cal and lays on his his vision for his final season at Cathedral Catholic.   You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite podcast gathering spots. We encourage you to visit the KUSI NOW app, or the Prep Pigskin Report page on YouTube...

Any follower of the San Diego High School football scene knows our section is blessed with a dozen or so top notched quarterbacks.  Granite Hills Zachary Benitez is always in that "who's the best" conversation.  A starter as a freshman, Benitez has developed a reputation for playing beyond his chronological age,  and is a big reason why Granite Hills is now considered one of the coun...

It was just 4 years ago that Troy Huhn made his prep debut on KUSI's first ever Saturday night special broadcast. The freshman quarterback looking every bit "the blue chipper". Now 4 years later, the Mission Hills senior is ranked the top passer in the county, and has already committed to play college ball at Penn State.  Troy agreeing to make a 2nd appearance in the PPR podcast. Her...

00:00 1:30  Intro 1:39-2:30 Washington Commitment 4:36-6:00 Seau's Shadow at Oceanside 7:30-8:00 Ezaya's "Side Out" 10:24-11:05 Return to Pirate Glory 11:08-12:45 1 on 1 vs Lincoln 14:26-15:30 Washington's Offer Part 2 20:59-30:45 El Camino Rivalry 24:36-26:00 Best Advice TRT:28:28

Lincoln High School has produced the last (3 ) Silver Pigskin Defensive Player of the Year, and if all goes according to plan, will have a leading candidate to extend that streak of excellence. Returning senior Prince Tavizon has dozens of D1 offers to his name. Which makes him a leading candidate for a guest appearance in PPR Podcast #224.  You can watch the entire podcast at any of your favorite...

It is truly a rags to riches sports story. A former Mt. Miguel Matador turned San Diego State Aztec, and eventual NFL walk-on, lasting 13 years in the bigs  as undrafted free agent! Robert Griffith's career path giving one to every high school athlete who doesn't have gold stars in their recruiting BIO. The former Matador, Aztec, and Minnesota Viking  making time for P-P-R podcast Holiday...