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A college football podcast through the lens of the West Coast. Yogi Roth brings a uniquely expert, curious, and western take on the game we love. Facts first, opinions second.

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Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth Yogi Roth

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    • 4.9 • 136 Ratings

A college football podcast through the lens of the West Coast. Yogi Roth brings a uniquely expert, curious, and western take on the game we love. Facts first, opinions second.

www.y-option.com

    Miller Moss' Time to Shine

    Miller Moss' Time to Shine

    In my time working on the USC staff, one thing became clear – when a quarterback signs his letter of intent at USC he becomes a household name. When he starts, he becomes a Heisman Candidate. Calling games for the past 17 seasons has only proven that theory I learned while on Pete Carroll’s staff. 
    And for Miller Moss, that’s also true. While many factors go into winning the Heisman, I believe that the future for Miller Moss is extremely bright as he has a brilliant mind, can quickly and efficiently process information, is consistently accurate and is an elite competitor. Those traits will allow him to thrive as the USC QB this fall as the Trojans enter the B1G. 
    In today’s conversation, presented by our founding partner, 76, we sat down at the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles and dove into his story - what backing up Heisman winner Caleb Williams taught him, navigating life in LA as the USC QB, his relationship with Lincoln Riley and why his Dad told him to listen to Kobe Bryant.
    Today’s podcast was executive produced by Jim Thornby and edited by Tanner Pierce. A special thank you to Elite 11 for the cinematography.
    This podcast is a Best Coast Media production.


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    • 34 min
    Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel's road from Hawai'i to Eugene

    Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel's road from Hawai'i to Eugene

    Meet Dillon Gabriel. A one-time Army commit who would thrive at Central Florida before balling out at Oklahoma and is now in his final collegiate season as the starting quarterback for the Oregon Ducks. We sat down at the Elite 11 finals this summer and discussed his It Factor, why he chose Oregon for his final season, what Marcus Mariota winning the Heisman meant to him and what it’s like playing for Dan Lanning.
    Hope you enjoy and for more, be sure to follow @YOptionCFB as we will be covering ALL things college football through the lens of the West Coast all season long at www.y-option.com. 
    This episode was produced by Jim Thornby, filmed by Blue Ox Films and edited by Tanner Pierce.
    This podcast is a Best Coast Media production.


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    • 31 min
    America's Teams? After Hours with the Beavs & Cougs from Vegas

    America's Teams? After Hours with the Beavs & Cougs from Vegas

    In today's Y-Option podcast, you'll hear from head coaches Jake Dickert and Trent Bray, as they share how their respective teams have 'met the moment' all off-season in anticipation of their new schedule in the Pac-12. 
    Jaden Robinson, Jermaine Terry II, Kyle Williams and Kyle Thornton also joined me on stage and while all four are stars for the Beavs and Cougs on the field, their stories will inspire you in meaningful ways off it. Each were impacted at an early age by adversity and each celebrated the woman in their lives who continues to inspire each of them to this day. If you love football and have any desire to learn about the humans under those helmets, this episode is right up your alley. If you're pessimistic about the future of the game, this episode will offer you some hope. 
    Enjoy After Hours with the Beavs and Cougs from Las Vegas.
    Y-Option is a Best Coast Media Production


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    • 50 min
    Saying Goodbye to the Pac-12 Network with Mike Yam & Ashley Adamson

    Saying Goodbye to the Pac-12 Network with Mike Yam & Ashley Adamson

    As the founding faces of the Pac-12 Network, Mike Yam and Ashley Adamson carried the reputation of the league for over a decade but in 2020, amid a global pandemic, Mike learned he would not return to the network he helped build. 
    The three of us never spoke about that day, or the fact that Mike would not return to the place we had such pride in, until now. Mike, Ashley, Jim Thornby and myself listen as Mike shares the brutal impact of that decision on his life and how he has responded to that adversity. 
    It's a beautiful conversation among friends who became family. If you fell in love with Mike, Ashley and the content at the Pac-12 Network this is a conversation that will resonate on powerful levels.
    Today's conversation is brought to you by our Founding Partner, @76. 
    For more insight on college football through the lens of the West Coast be sure to follow @YOptionFB on Twitter, @YOptionCFB on Instagram and sign up for all updates at www.y-Option.com. 
    This podcast was Executive Produced by Jim Thornby and edited by Tanner Pierce.
    Y-Option is a Best Coast Media production.


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    • 58 min
    Building the Pac-12 Network with Mike Yam & Ashley Adamson

    Building the Pac-12 Network with Mike Yam & Ashley Adamson

    Mike Yam and Ashley Adamson were the foundation of the Pac-12 Networks and the first two faces to grace the airwaves of that network. In the inaugural episode of Y-Option there was truly no other option--we had to have these two on to go down memory lane with us. And we do just that. 
    We dive into the origin story of the once promising Network, how we all got there and some of the joys, and struggles of being there. 
    Enjoy Part 1 of 2 episodes with two people that entered so many people's lives through their televisions and changed mine.
    Follow along with Y-Option on Twitter and Instagram as we continue to discuss college football through the lens of the West Coast.
    Y-Option is a Best Coast Media Production


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    • 47 min
    Welcome to Y-Option

    Welcome to Y-Option

    “So Yogi, what are you going to do now?”
    Introducing our re-imagined podcast "Y-Option" where we examine the college football landscape through the lens of the West Coast.


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    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
136 Ratings

136 Ratings

Ama365 ,

Love this pod

Learn something new every time I listen to one of Yogi’s interviews - the way he connects with people and draws out their story is truly a skill. This podcast will make you care about these individuals and all they have to offer which is so much more than just playing football!

CPthirteen ,

Tell me more….

As a USC alumni I’m grateful for this podcast and really getting to know some of the other players around the league. It’s easy to hate on any other school on any given Saturday but this show has made me a fan of the real people in those other uniforms. Yogi I love that you don’t just ask a question, get a quick answer and then move on. It’s great to hear you say “tell me more…” “what’s an example of that…” “how does that help you?…” Keep bringing these players stories to light!

I have to ask, what is the “it” behind the awkward sound effects in the middle of the interviews this season? As a listener, music or different sound effects in the middle of an interview usually signal some kind of transition is coming or there’s a commercial break coming or something like that but that isn’t the case here. Just random riffs playing over the guests response and then the interview keeps rolling🤷🏼‍♂️

koates2424 ,

Brandon Huffman

Sooo great to hear from him! I’ve been following him for years. Very moved by their daughters strength ! Thank you

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