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 that is just part of his story, as you'll see in P-P-R Podcast #282. 

 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

2:15-3:00 Neke vs Lawrence?

3:11-6:00 Desire to play both ways

6:30-7:00 Cousin Tano needs shirts 🙂

8:50-10:00 Mona Letuli (Grandma)

11:53-12:00 Academics & English Literature

13:00-14:14 Love of Poetry

16:50-17:00 Oceanside vs El Camino

18:32-19:00 Workout Warrior

26:30-27:00 Following in Honor's Footsteps

TRT: 28:36

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 hiring the right Head Coach or recruiting the right Quarterback.  That was just one of the topics in P-P-R podcast #281. 

  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:

00-3:20 Intro

3:47-4:30 Importance of Attitude

6:00-7:30 Retaining Talent

8:56-9:30 Leveling the Playing Field

12:19-13:00 Why is SDSU struggling at the gate?

14:45-19:00 Recruiting Process in 2026

21:25-23:30 Chris Johnson & Tre White

23:10-24:00 "Don't Ever Waste a Day"

27:41-28:00 Sugar Daddy's Wanted

TRT: 30:09

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 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

1:19-3:00 Mario's Amazing Story

4:48-4:50 How did he accumulate 70K Instagram followers

4:55-5:30 Border Commute Routine

7:30-8:00 Why Orange Lutheran

9:20-10:00 Almost St. Augustine

13:13-14:00 The decision to Reclassify

15:23-16:00 Dreaming of USC

16:20-19:38 Social Media Management

24:00-25:00 Prep Pigskin Report in Spanish

TRT: 25:35

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 buzzing at Lincoln. Coach Dunn re-joining the PPR Podcast with a look back and more importantly a look ahead. 

 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:30-1:30 King Dunn Foundation

3:54-9:40 Jason Carter leaves the Hive

14:27-15:55 Nobody likes change

17:30-18:45 New Coaching Faces

18:45-19:30 D1 Conversations with Parents

21:00 -23:00 Lincoln is Builds Players for Saturdays

21:38-24:00

Best Offensive & Defensive Players in Lincoln History

TRT: 28:50

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 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

1:13 -1:35  Football Offers Coming In

1:35-4:47 What does it take to be a good linebacker?

7:09-8:00 Beating Cancer

8:45-9:45 SDSU Junior Day

11:27-12:00 Coach Sean Lewis

13:30-14:00 Can Helix be Helix Again?

15:00-16:00 Helix Team GPA 3.5

19:10 -19:50 High School Sweetheart

19:50-21:30 Coach Damaja Jones

TRT: 24:34

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 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

2:25-3:00 Visits to West Virginia & Pitt

5:19-6:00 Trey Arnold on Nereo's Weight

8:11-9:00 Lesson from Burt Grossman

13:15-14:00 The Get Off

20:01-21:00

Best Prep Moment So Far

21:00-22:00 Wearing #1

20:55-21:45 Salt Water Fishing/Blue Fin

TRT: 25:10

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 all those boxes and more. That's why Xavier is invited to the middle seat in PPR Podcast #276.

  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::00-30 Intro/Coach Altieri

1:30-2:30  Motivation 

2:30-3:30 Troy Huhn brought National Attention

5:30 vs 6:30  Cook vs Honor

6:30-7:30 Cornerback Tough Position to Play

12:46-13:30 Recruiting Advice

16:00-17:00 Growl Crowd

17:15-17:45

De'Mariye Stephens

18:56-19:30

Best Advice

 TRT: 21:28

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 Whittier College Head Coach Cory White. 

 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

2:19-3:15   NIL Changing College Recruiting

5:06-6:15 Starting from Scratch

7:46-8:30 College Football & College Enrollment

11:47-12:45 Selling Whittier to Recruits

15:47-17:00 Coaching for Dale Lindsey

24:30-26:00 Coach White & KUSI Viewership!

26:18-27:00 Best Advice Received

TRT: 28:48  (Last Question Clipped off by Mistake)

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 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

:43-2:00 7 0n 7 in Atlanta & Texas

3:05-4:00 Recruiting Visits

5:22-6:00

Being Part of the Super Team at St. Augustine

6:22-7:00 Kye's on Defense

9:22-10:00 Workout Regime

13:10-14:00 Playing with Honor

18:00-19:00 Talent vs Hard Work

20:08-21:00 Keep an Eye on Xavier Wilson

TRT: 23:55

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" in PPR Podcast #273.                       

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:

25-1:00 Honor's Exposure Helps

3:30-4:30 Carlsbad Halftime Speech

8:48-9:20 Cathedral Expectations

9:26-10:30 The Crucible

15:27-16:30 Playing for Coach Doyle

18:30-19:30 Cooking with Cook

20:35-21:30 7 on 7 vs Running Track

22:42-23:15 Advice for Youngsters

TRT: 26:30