Joe Staley played 13-seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.  He played in (2) Super Bowls and is a 6-time Pro Bowler.  These days, Staley is an assistant coach at La Costa Canyon, which makes him a perfect middle seater for -P-P-R podcast #300...brought to you by the D1 Sports Network. 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 buttons.Hot Topics:00-1:00 Intro1:30-2:00 Radiation at Niners Training Facility3:22-5:00 Next Man Up Mentality5:21-7:00 Advising Parents on Kids Playing Football8:39-10:00 California Home Prices9:45-11:00 Running Track11:11-12:00 Moving to Offensive Tackle13:31-15:00 Coaching at LCC/Managing Expectations19:14-22:00 Lost Boys26:00-27:50 Best AdviceTRT: 30:04

It's still the biggest concern of any contact sport, but especially in football, repeated head trauma that can lead to C-T-E, chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The rulebook has evolved to eliminate the big helmet to helmet collisions, but more importantly, the technology of the head gear is constantly improving. Enter Nick Esayian, the C-E-0 Light Helmets.  The company is now in its -3rd year of providing state of the art helmets at a cost-effective price.  Esayian taking the middle seat for -P-P-R podcast #298...brought to you by the D1 Sports Network.  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 buttons.Hot Topics:00:00-1:00 Intro1:24-2:30 Football has never been safer2:30-3:30 Racing Helmets Background4:00-5:30 Light Helmets/New Sherriff in Town8:10 -9:00 Two Kinds of helmet Contact12:30-14:00 Helmet Weight Differences16:56-17:00 Light Helmet Testimonial21:37-22:30 Billy Ray Smith24:10-25:30 Protect the Kids25:54-26:30 The PitchTRT: 27:58

It's a staggering statistic.  4 games into the season, and Carlsbad Lancer running back Darian Webb is averaging 12 yards every time he carries the ball! That's a big reason why the Lancers are 4-and-0 and ranked number -1- in the section.  It's also a big reason why he's in the middle seat for -P-P-R podcast #297...brought to you by the D1 Sports Network:  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 buttons.Hot Topics:00-1:00 Intro1:00-2:00 Previous Playoff Loses4:18-5:30 Why Transfer from JSerra5:35-6:15 Averaging 12 yards per carry10:49-11:30 Watching Game Film19:50-20:30 DWebb Blends21:22-22:30 A Mother's Love23:00-24:30 Growing Up on the PPRTRT: 24:26

By now you've seen the D1 Sports Network logo plastered on the P-P-R podcast graphics, but have you scanned their QR code yet? do you fully comprehend how the D1 Sports can enhance your young athletes' entire sports experience? That's why we invited Troy Mack & Larry Ledford to -P-P-R podcast #296...brought to you by the D1 Sports Network.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 buttons.Hot Topics:00-1:00 Intro2:02-3:30 How did you two meet? Brainchild behind D1 Sports Network4:15-5:30 Importance of building a Profile Page6:00-7:15 Lots of similar websites make false promises9:02-11:00 It's never too early to get started?15:46-17:00 How does D1 Sports Network work for the average athlete?19:15-21:00 The importance of teaching kids how to build their own highlight reels24:00-25:00 So how does one sign-up?TRT: 27:37

Who is the best quarterback in San Diego County?  Zack Benitez's name is the first mentioned; Mission Hills transfer Furian Inferrera is going to Minnesota.  Gaige Weddle is in the conversation.  But what about Hoover's Hezekiah Manuel? Only a Junior, "Hez" is putting up big numbers just  (2) weeks into the season. That's why Mr. Manuel was invited to -P-P-R podcast #295...brought to you by the D1 Sports   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 buttons.Hot Topics:00-1:00 Intro & Hezekiah Bible Reference2:00-4:00 Being Recruited to play Elsewhere6:17-7:00 How Good Are the Cardinals?8:30-9:15 The Hoover Community & Coach Gray10:18-11:00 The Hoover Slam24:10-25:30 Love of AcademicsTRT: 26:29

Cathedral Catholic's Asofa (A-So-fa) Lauifi (La-Wee-Fe) is already committed to play his college football at the University of Hawaii. The big 305 lineman was recruited to play on the offensive side of the ball... that is until the Dons moved him to nose tackle on defensive.  That's a transition that normally works in the other direction.   That's where our conversation starts in P-P-R podcast #294...brought to you by the D1 Sports Network. 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 buttons.Hot Topics::00-1:00 Intro1:36-2:30 Oline to Dline5:13-6:00 No Glory6:45-8:00 Protecting Honor7:47-9:00 Back-2-Back Open Titles11:38-14:00 The Lauifi 314:42-16:00 Hawaii Commitment21:57-22:30 New QB25:00-26:30- "You Can You Will"TRT: 28:21

No one fully anticipated the detrimental effect the N-C-A-A Transfer Portal would have on high school recruiting. But it's also made folks like Montell Allen even more important. The co-founder of San Diego Friday Night Lights, Montell is in the business of matching athletes with the best possible college options.  That's where the conversation starts in P-P-R podcast #293...brought to you by the D1 Sports Network.  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 buttons.Hot Topics:00-1:00 Intro1:08-4:00 Valhalla cancels on SD High6:05-8:52 Lincoln vs Valhalla (Bad Blood?)8:48-10:00 Open Division Predictions14:55-16:55 "Your Resume Doesn't Fit Job Description"18:16-19:30 Podium Predictions22:00 -24:00 Helping Kids Find College Opportunities24:30-26:00 Giving Roses on GMSDTRT: 26:07

For the past (3) seasons, we've watched Courtney Miller Thompson make big plays for Lincoln high school.  But early in 2026, "Nino" decided to leave the Hive and "fly like an Eagle" to Granite Hills.  Why? That was one of the first questions for Courtney in P-P-R Podcast, episode #292...brought to you by the D1 Sports Network.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 buttons.Hot Topics:00-:20 Intro:30-2:30 Leaving the Hive 2:50-3:4:00 The Catch 5:25-6:00 Lincoln Pushback 9:30-10:15  Playing Oceanside in Week -1- 13:01-14:00 Cook vs Courtney 15:00-16:00 Call me NinoTRT: 22:42

Tano Letuli's football journey has been unique to say the least. A standout performer at Cathedral Catholic, Tano accepted a scholarship to West Point Academy. 2 years later, he was back on the West Coast, donning the Red & Black of San Diego State.  Letuli discusses that transfer and much, much, more in P-P-R Podcast, episode #291...brought to you by the D1 Sports Network!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 buttons.Hot Topics:00-:20 Intro1:30:200 Possible Modeling Career4:08-6:30 Rehabbing an ACL injury9:18-10:00 Roommate Trey White leaves the Mesa13:47-14:00 Love of Family/Neke Letuli/Tommy Sablan14:10 -17:45 Honor & The Perils of Early Stardom19:41-20:45 West Point Experience23:00-24:00 Role Cathedral Played in his lifeTRT: 25:23

Jackson Moi was the man in the middle of the Cathedral Catholic's 2021 State Champion defense.  His stellar play earned him a scholarship to attend Stanford. He later upgraded to the S-E-C and the University of Tennessee. And today, Jackson finds himself on the training camp roster of the Los Angeles Rams.  It's an amazing journey discussed at length in PPR Podcast, episode #289, brought to you by the D1 Sports Network.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 buttons.Hot Topics:00-:20 Intro:41-:1:30 Signing with the LA Rams4:25-5:30 Waiting on Aaron Donald7:34-10:00 The Tennessee Experience10:30-11:00 What's a Volunteer3:30-14:30 Growing up in Oceanside16:15-18:00 Great Dons Team Ever18:12-19:00 Gala Night/Defensive Player of Year23:57-25:00 "Play Free/Have Fun!"TRT:29:10