Highway To Hoover

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Josh Elander's hiring at Tennessee, Mark's in-person looks at Alabama and Mississippi State, and more.00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover00:35 Fall Weather and SEC Updates02:26 Tennessee's New Head Coach: Josh Elander13:43 Oklahoma's Fall Doubleheader Dominance16:30 Auburn's Banana Ball Experience18:58 Kentucky's Fall Doubleheader Against Morehead State21:59 Alabama and Mississippi State Fall Insights24:36 Analyzing Zane Adams' Performance27:04 Freshman Standouts: Myles Upchurch and Others32:45 Mississippi State's Roster Depth42:14 Upcoming Games and Key Players to Watch49:06 Conclusion and Sponsor AcknowledgmentHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Tony Vitello leaving Tennessee to manage the San Francisco Giants and the fallout of that decision in Knoxville. They also touch on the news that Florida head coach Kevin O'Sullivan is taking an indefinite leave of absence.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:11 Tony Vitello's Move to the Giants03:26 Impact on College Baseball10:10 Tennessee's Future Without Vitello22:33 Potential Candidates for Tennessee34:08 Kevin O'Sullivan's Leave of Absence37:11 Conclusion and ThanksHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this emergency episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers is joined by Kyle Peterson and Chris Burke to discuss Tony Vitello's unprecedented move from Tennessee head coach to San Francisco Giants manager.00:00 Introduction and Big News01:14 Tony Vitello's Career Highlights02:21 Immediate Reactions from the Panel05:03 Challenges and Opportunities for Tony Vitello10:33 Comparisons and Expectations26:52 Impact on Tennessee Baseball30:49 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe D1Baseball Podcast is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at Academy.com.D1Baseball is the #1 source for college baseball. Subscribe to our show to get the best college baseball podcast straight to your Apple Podcasts or Spotify feed all year round. Reviews and 5-star ratings are greatly appreciated!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge catch up on fall storylines. They discuss Joe's in-person looks at Arkansas and Missouri before moving on to all of the exhibition game results of the last few weeks.00:00 Introduction and Host Updates01:37 Fall Ball Overview and Notebooks04:10 Arkansas Fall Ball Insights14:43 Missouri Fall Ball Analysis22:34 Exhibition Game Roundup27:04 Excitement for Texas Baseball27:26 Aiden Robbins: The Next Big Hitter?28:28 Ole Miss Fall Performance30:54 Kentucky's Impressive Comeback32:16 Kentucky's Depth and Potential40:18 Texas A&M's Fall Games44:30 Vanderbilt's Fall Exhibition51:47 Upcoming Fall Baseball ScheduleHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Nathan Wooldridge of Peak Events, the event company behind the early-season tournaments in Frisco, Round Rock, Jacksonville and Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the company, what goes on behind the scenes in putting these events on, how they chose the host cities for the events and much more.00:00 Introduction and Programming Note00:47 Welcome and Guest Introduction01:34 History of Peak Events03:49 Challenges and Successes of Organizing Tournaments05:24 Philanthropic Partnerships08:05 Behind the Scenes of Tournament Organization16:43 Networking and Building Relationships22:47 Future Events and Market Strategies29:39 Conclusion and FarewellHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Patrick Ebert to discuss SEC players who played in the Northwoods League.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:07 Overview of the Northwoods League03:20 Comparing Northwoods League to Cape Cod League04:47 Breakout Players in the Northwoods League06:58 Ethan Surowiec: A Rising Star12:23 Henry Allen: A Promising Talent16:18 JP Robertson: A Pitching Prospect20:33 Troy's Aaron Piasecki A Standout Performer24:23 Impressive Stats and Recruitment Insights25:20 Erik Parker: Georgia-to-South Carolina Transfer26:59 Carson Hansen: From UW Milwaukee to Kentucky29:24 John Pearson: LSU's Promising Talent32:05 Junior College Coaches' Impact on Division One35:05 Rising Stars: Jake Reigert, Tate Strickland, and Sam Erickson41:05 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the recently released SEC conference schedule.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:12 Excitement Over SEC Schedule Drop00:50 Sponsorship Shoutout01:15 Deep Dive into SEC Schedules03:12 Philosophical Debate on Tough vs. Soft Schedules06:00 Analyzing Home vs. Away Games13:37 Spotlight on Mississippi State and Georgia17:36 Discussion on Easier Schedules23:33 Game Time: Series Selection33:39 Tough Road Series for Arkansas33:53 Auburn's Rising Program35:16 Tennessee at Georgia: SEC Weekend Opener36:47 Debating Key Series: Georgia at Arkansas38:50 Texas at Auburn: Early-Season Excitement40:15 LSU at Georgia: Late-Season Showdown41:38 Auburn at Alabama: The Iron Diamond43:28 South Carolina at LSU: Paul Mainieri's Return45:46 Florida at Georgia: Rivalry and Redemption47:26 LSU at Mississippi State: Atmosphere and Anticipation50:49 Tennessee at Vanderbilt: A Heated Rivalry52:09 Mississippi State at Ole Miss: The Ultimate Rivalry55:16 Texas at Tennessee: Top Five Matchup57:41 Texas at Texas A&M: The Slosh Bowl01:05:25 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming EpisodesHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge react to their recent interviews with LSU's Jay Johnson and Mississippi State's Brian O'Connor before previewing fall ball across the SEC.00:00 Welcome and Episode Overview01:23 Sponsorship Shoutout02:44 Jay Johnson Interview Insights12:51 Brian O'Connor Interview Insights20:56 2025 Season Recap and 2026 Projections28:35 Kentucky's Pitching Potential32:33 Tennessee's Transfer Class33:06 Texas' Strong Roster34:01 Fall Plans and Team Visits34:49 Arkansas' Competitive Fall36:54 Missouri's Pitching and Offense39:31 South Carolina and Florida Previews41:23 Auburn's Newcomers42:01 October Weekend Plans44:58 Mississippi State and Florida State in Pensacola46:36 Georgia and LSU Previews48:50 Conclusion and Listener AppreciationHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by new Mississippi State head coach Brian O'Connor to discuss his decision to take the job this summer, his thoughts on the roster he and his coaching staff has ready for 2026 and much more.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:43 Interview with Coach Brian O'Connor Begins02:11 Coach O'Connor on Mississippi State Opportunity03:36 Adjusting to Mississippi State and SEC06:30 Building and Managing the Team15:19 Fall Season and Player Development21:25 Freshmen and Transfers Impact26:23 Fall Exhibitions and Future Plans28:48 Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy discusses SEC prospects in the Cape Cod League for Brewster, Hyannis and Harwich before being joined by Florida sophomore Brendan Lawson.00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover00:06 Special Episode Overview01:47 Housekeeping and Announcements07:03 Brewster Whitecaps Standouts13:33 Hyannis Harbor Hawks Highlights18:21 Harwich Mariners Prospects22:37 Impressive Performance by Matthew Heiberger23:28 Rundown of Brewster, Hyannis, and Harwich Players23:49 Interview with Florida Sophomore Infielder Brendan Lawson24:26 Brendan Lawson's Canadian Baseball Journey27:41 Influence of Canadian Baseball Players30:59 Musical Tastes and Guitar Playing32:59 Freshman Season at Florida and Cape Cod League Experience35:17 Community Work and NIL Opportunities43:09 Looking Ahead to the Upcoming Season44:00 Conclusion and ThanksHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this special episode of Highway to Hoover, Mark Etheridge is joined by LSU head coach Jay Johnson to discuss the Tigers' run to the 2025 national championship, the 2026 team and much more.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Jay Johnson's Journey to LSU02:13 Reflecting on Last Season's Offense04:46 Pitching Development and Key Players10:06 Challenges and Changes in College Baseball17:34 Upcoming Season and Player Insights28:49 Scheduling and Future Plans30:07 Final Thoughts and FarewellHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by David Seifert, Director of College Scouting for D1Baseball and PrepBaseball.com, to discuss SEC prospects in the Cape Cod League for Bourne, Wareham, Cotuit and Falmouth. That group includes Arkansas slugger Kuhio Aloy, Auburn incoming transfer infielder Ryne Farber and CCBL MVP and incoming Arkansas transfer Maika Niu, among others.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:37 Sponsorship Message01:11 Cape Cod Baseball League Experience03:36 Bourne Braves Championship and Key Players06:43 Vanderbilt Prospects Spotlight13:18 Wareham Gatemen Highlights15:30 Tennessee's Levi Clark: A Special Talent15:55 Hayden Yost: Florida's Outfield Gem17:05 Ryne Farber: Auburn's Solid Acquisition18:39 Camden Johnson: Oklahoma's New Third Baseman20:31 Maika Niu: Arkansas' Rising Star23:51 Deven Sheerin: LSU's Bullpen Hopeful25:47 Bear Harrison: Texas A&M's Powerhouse Catcher27:18 Justin Osterhouse: Alabama's Versatile Infielder29:34 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Aaron Fitt to discuss SEC prospects who played on the Cape for Chatham, Yarmouth-Dennis and Orleans this summer. That group includes standout catchers like Georgia's Daniel Jackson and Auburn's Chase Fralick, CCBL pitcher of the year Tyler Pitzer and Jacksonville-to-Florida outfielder Jaden Bastian.00:00 Introduction and Host Banter00:25 Cape Cod League Prospects Overview01:09 Summer Baseball Coverage Highlights02:04 Focus on Chatham Team and Key Players03:25 Daniel Jackson's Summer Performance06:51 Henry Ford's Transition to Tennessee12:59 Ethan Mendoza's Impact at Texas14:56 Chase Fralick's Development at Auburn18:52 Ashton Larson's Move to Texas21:44 Mississippi State Pitchers to Watch27:40 Cam Johnson's Potential at Oklahoma32:51 Gavyn Jones' Summer Progress34:22 Nate Taylor's Transfer to Vanderbilt37:55 Chris Hacopian: Maryland Transfer to Texas A&M41:58 Jack Arcamone: Richmond Catcher to Georgia43:18 Tyler Pitzer: South Carolina to Mississippi State45:53 Incoming Transfers on Orleans48:13 Bonus Players and Observations58:44 Cape Cod League 50/50 Raffles and Fun Anecdotes01:03:22 Conclusion and FarewellHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss post-MLB Draft signing deadline storylines throughout the SEC. We discuss which teams had pleasant surprises, which teams had things work against and which teams weren't sweating the deadline at all.00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back05:07 MLB Draft Deadline Overview05:41 Arkansas Draft Recap14:09 Alabama Draft Recap18:10 LSU Draft Recap23:27 Mississippi State Draft Recap26:53 Ole Miss Draft Recap31:55 Texas Draft Recap35:47 Texas A&M Draft Recap38:23 Reflecting on Texas A&M's Rollercoaster Season40:47 South Carolina's Transfer Portal Success43:15 Tennessee's Roster Changes and Key Players46:30 Missouri's Missed Opportunities51:25 Florida's Key Retentions and Additions54:19 Oklahoma's Mixed Draft Outcomes01:00:10 Vanderbilt's Draft and Transfer Insights01:03:21 Auburn's Draft and Transfer Highlights01:05:35 Kentucky's Strategic Retentions01:09:01 Georgia's Roster Overhaul01:13:04 Concluding Thoughts and Future OutlookHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Shooter Hunt of Prep Baseball to discuss the SEC commits who took part in USA Baseball's 18U national team trials. They talk about the nine Texas players who took part, who the standouts were in the trials, under-the-radar players to watch and much more.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:51 Overview of the 2026 Prep Class03:38 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Highlights08:58 LSU and Tennessee Recruiting Standouts15:32 Analyzing Landon Thome16:25 Gary Morse and Tyler Putnam: Rising Stars17:45 Spotlight on Kevin Roberts19:23 Aiden Ruiz: Everyone's Favorite Player21:21 Jorvorskie Lane: Raw Athleticism23:33 Underrated Talents: Shawn Sullivan and Trey Ebel26:21 Vanderbilt's Interesting Class28:28 TCU's Promising Future30:57 Concluding Thoughts and Future ProspectsHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by David Seifert, director of college scouting for D1Baseball and Prep Baseball, to discuss their impressions of the SEC players who took part in Collegiate National Team camp earlier this month. 00:00 Welcome David Seifert!01:05 Collegiate National Team Overview03:21 Right-Handed Pitchers Analysis10:36 Left-Handed Pitchers Analysis13:59 Catcher Evaluations16:42 A Promising Power Hitter18:05 Infield Prospects23:40 Spotlight on Ace Reese26:44 Other Notable SEC Players32:49 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and FarewellHighway To Hoover is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you'll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap the 2025 MLB Draft from an SEC perspective by discussing which teams are bringing freshman superstars to campus, which teams got hit hard and other storylines from the week's event.00:00 Welcome and Introduction03:37 Big Picture Takeaways from the Draft05:14 Impact of NIL and Scholarships on Draft Decisions11:19 Conference Draft Recap14:43 Tennessee's Draft Impact21:36 Mississippi State's Draft Impact26:17 LSU's Recruitment Challenges and Successes31:10 Kentucky's Steady Progress33:26 Alabama's Draft Outcomes34:37 Auburn's Draft Surprises36:50 Missouri's Recruitment Hopes39:57 Texas and the Impact of Returning Players43:22 Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss overlooked storylines in the SEC. They go team-by-team and talk about one storyline for each team that didn't get enough of their attention over the course of the season.00:00 Introduction and Overlooked Storylines Overview02:49 Listener Engagement and Umpire Insider05:02 Overlooked Storylines: Texas and Vanderbilt09:41 Overlooked Storylines: Texas A&M and Georgia15:54 Overlooked Storylines: Arkansas and Tennessee22:26 Overlooked Storylines: Ole Miss and Florida26:09 Bobby Boser's Versatility and Impact28:11 Auburn's Freshman Surge and Sam Dutton's Redemption31:41 Oklahoma's Bullpen Strength34:32 Alabama's Midweek Dominance38:25 Kentucky's Consistent Success44:48 Mississippi State's Two-Way Star48:39 South Carolina's Bright Spot55:14 Missouri's Struggles and Jackson Lovich's Standout Season01:00:46 Conclusion and Future PlansHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge put a bow on the 2025 College World Series and LSU's eighth national championship. They put LSU's success into a historical context, discuss the idea that this is a new golden age for the Tigers and talk about what made this particular team special.00:00 Introduction and Season Recap00:34 LSU's Championship Journey02:18 Key Players and Performances08:44 Coaching Strategies and Decisions13:27 Umpiring Controversies21:07 Heckling and Umpire Reactions22:16 The Role of Technology in Umpiring23:12 Comparing Baseball to Other Sports25:25 LSU's Baseball Legacy32:53 Challenges of Recruiting During Championships38:17 Jay Johnson's Coaching Impact44:42 Conclusion and Future OutlookHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap LSU's run to the CWS finals, including two victories over Arkansas, and look ahead to the Tigers' matchup for the national title against Coastal Carolina.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:09 Recap of the LSU vs. Arkansas Game05:56 Breakdown of Critical Plays14:55 Arkansas' Struggles and Reflections19:59 LSU's Path and Performance21:58 LSU's Impressive Season Recap22:33 Pitching Strategies and Key Players26:02 Coastal's Consistency and Strengths28:48 Championship Matchup Analysis36:50 Final Thoughts and Predictions40:38 Series Schedule and ConclusionHighway To Hoover is brought to you by Academy Sports + Outdoors—your go-to destination for everything you need this baseball season. Whether you’re gearing up for game day or sharpening your skills in the offseason, Academy has the bats, gloves, cleats, protective gear, training equipment, and apparel to help you bring it home for less. With everyday low prices and a huge selection of top brands like Easton, Rawlings, and Wilson, Academy makes it easy to step up to the plate with confidence. Shop in-store or online at Academy.com and get ready to play ball!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.