From Newport to Cal Poly: The Josiah Lamarque Story

0:00 – Introduction
Josiah Lamarque, Class of 2024 Newport Harbor alum and current Cal Poly SLO football player, joins the show. Kevin and Moe kick things off as Josiah reflects on his journey from high school to the D1 level.

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0:45 – The Recruiting Journey
Josiah shares how his offer from Cal Poly came midseason, thanks to the persistence of Coach Wulff. He breaks down the process and what ultimately led him to commit.

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1:30 – Transfer Portal Complications
The rise of the transfer portal has changed recruiting dramatically. Josiah discusses how it impacts high school athletes hoping to get noticed.

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2:10 – Jumping to the College Level
The biggest difference? Speed, intensity, and complexity. Josiah talks about adapting to college playbooks, advanced formations, and the elevated skill level.

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3:35 – Life in San Luis Obispo
From sunshine to surf, Josiah says SLO feels a lot like Newport.

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5:20 – College Game Days & Familiar Faces
Josiah compares the high school and college game day experience and names other Sunset League players he’s now facing at the D1 level.

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6:45 – NIL at Cal Poly
NIL is making its way to FCS football. Josiah shares how Cal Poly is navigating the evolving world of Name, Image, and Likeness.

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7:35 – Favorite Food Spot in SLO
When it’s time to eat, Firestone is Josiah’s go-to—no hesitation.

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8:00 – Cal Poly Schedule & Depth Chart Outlook
The crew breaks down Cal Poly’s 2025 schedule and discusses the FCS playoff picture. UC Davis is circled. Josiah updates his position on the depth chart after redshirting last year.

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11:20 – College Training & Nutrition
From workouts to diet, Josiah reflects on how much more intentional everything becomes at the next level—and how he’s embraced the process.

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12:20 – How Tarball Prepared Him
Josiah credits Newport Harbor football for preparing him on and off the field. The discipline and culture helped build a foundation that made the college transition smoother.

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13:20 – Academics & Season Outlook
Josiah shares his academic plans, where fans can watch his games, and expectations heading into the new season.

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15:20 – Advice for Recruits
Josiah speaks directly to high school athletes—encouraging them to focus on hard work, film, and consistency.

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17:25 – Final Wrap-Up & Teran’s Trivia
The episode closes out with a fun trivia question from Teran and final thoughts from Josiah.

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Special thanks to Josiah Lamarque for joining us on Sunset Rewind and sharing his journey, insights, and advice for the next generation of players. Shoutout to the Newport Harbor football program for the foundation and to Cal Poly SLO for giving Josiah the platform to shine. Big appreciation to our hosts Kevin and Moe for guiding another great conversation.