On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Alabama.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment

00:42 Alabama Crimson Tide: Program Overview

02:53 Key Players to Watch

04:53 Impact of Sam Christiansen's Injury

10:42 Pitching Staff Analysis

18:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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