On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by Alabama legend, eight-year big leaguer and ESPN color analyst Lance Cormier to get his takes on the current climate of SEC baseball, what he's looking forward to in the coming season, what it's like to be the father of a current SEC baseball player and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

01:01 Reflecting on Last Season's SEC Performance

03:23 Excitement for the Upcoming Season

04:44 Mississippi State's New Era

06:02 College vs. Major League Coaching

08:38 LSU's Dominance in College Baseball

11:38 Top SEC Ballparks and Atmospheres

14:15 SEC's Rise to Dominance

16:42 Modern Amenities and Their Impact

17:31 High-Tech Training at Georgia

18:48 Evolution of College Baseball

19:11 Youth Baseball Advancements

19:48 Recruiting and Training Programs

20:53 Changes in Game Strategy

22:39 Transfer Portal Impact

26:25 Being an SEC Baseball Dad

31:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the news of Kevin O'Sullivan returning to the Florida dugout before going into deep dives on fall practice for Oklahoma and Tennessee.

00:00 Introduction

00:38 Christmas Season and Programming Note

02:51 Florida Gators Coaching Update

07:18 Oklahoma Sooners Fall Report

19:48 Oklahoma's Catcher Situation

21:01 Freshman Impact: Alec Blair

22:40 Tennessee's Offseason

23:49 Pitching Concerns for Tennessee?

28:24 Position Flexibility and Key Players

30:30 Sophomore Class and Team Potential

31:38 Key Reliever Concerns

35:32 Season Preview and Final Thoughts

Tennessee Fall Report: https://d1baseball.com/fall-report/2025-tennessee/

Oklahoma Fall Report: https://d1baseball.com/fall-report/2025-oklahoma/

Florida Fall Report: https://d1baseball.com/fall-report/2025-florida/

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On this episode of Highway To Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Kendall Rogers to talk Texas & Texas A&M baseball, Mike Rooney to talk Vanderbilt baseball, and Aaron Fitt to talk Kentucky baseball.

00:00 Introduction

00:54 Kentucky Baseball with Aaron Fitt

33:09 Vanderbilt Baseball with Mike Rooney

49:29 Texas A&M Baseball with Kendall Rogers

57:55 Texas Rogers with Kendall Rogers

1:08:10 Wrapping Up

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by new Tennessee head coach Josh Elander to discuss his first few weeks on the job, recent staff changes and additions, and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

00:44 Tennessee Head Coach Josh Elander's Early Days

04:33 Staff Changes and New Additions

10:22 Fall Training and Team Dynamics

12:49 Facility Upgrades and Fan Experience

14:19 On-Field Performance and Position Battles

19:40 Pitching Staff and Competition

24:38 Conclusion

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge and Aaron Fitt draft all-star teams of incoming SEC transfers. Aaron is looking to repeat as champion, while Joe and Mark look to reverse their fortunes from a year ago.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:36 Recap of Last Year's SEC Transfer Draft

03:05 Draft Order and Ground Rules

04:10 First-Round Picks

06:25 Second-Round Picks

07:42 Third-Round Picks

09:05 Fourth-Round Picks

11:19 Fifth-Round Picks

14:26 Sixth-Round Picks

17:49 Seventh-Round Picks

20:40 Eighth-Round Picks

24:27 Ninth-Round Picks

26:34 Drafting Outfielders and Pitchers

28:02 First-Base Picks and LSU Flavor

29:50 South Carolina and Auburn Pitching Prospects

32:16 Relievers and Final Picks

44:45 Discussing Overlooked Players

50:33 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Joe's trip to see South Carolina, Auburn and Florida and Mark's look at LSU.

00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover

00:12 Fall Travels Recap

02:57 South Carolina Baseball Insights

14:26 Auburn Baseball Analysis

24:47 Griffin Graves' Standout Performance

26:50 Florida's Talent and Challenges

28:20 Cade Kurland's Maturity at Bat

35:14 LSU's Windy Game and Key Players

46:23 Upcoming SEC Transfer Draft

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's recent trip to see Florida and Georgia, and they preview their trips to see South Carolina, Auburn and LSU this weekend.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

03:20 In-Depth Look at Florida Gators

04:16 Spotlight on Tom Slater

06:24 Florida Gators: Key Players and Performances

16:48 Transition to Georgia Bulldogs

17:15 Georgia Bulldogs: Roster and Key Players

18:31 Key Returnees and New Faces for the Bulldogs

19:26 First-Base Competition for Georgia

20:01 Impact Player: Kenny Ishikawa from Seattle

21:04 Freshmen and Transfers to Watch

23:42 Offensive Strategy and Early-Season Expectations

26:57 Upcoming Games and Key Matchups

31:54 LSU: The Team to Beat

34:00 Wrapping Up and Future Episodes

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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 Hoover

00:35 Fall Weather and SEC Updates

02:26 Tennessee's New Head Coach: Josh Elander

13:43 Oklahoma's Fall Doubleheader Dominance

16:30 Auburn's Banana Ball Experience

18:58 Kentucky's Fall Doubleheader Against Morehead State

21:59 Alabama and Mississippi State Fall Insights

24:36 Analyzing Zane Adams' Performance

27:04 Freshman Standouts: Myles Upchurch and Others

32:45 Mississippi State's Roster Depth

42:14 Upcoming Games and Key Players to Watch

49:06 Conclusion and Sponsor Acknowledgment

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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 Hosts

00:11 Tony Vitello's Move to the Giants

03:26 Impact on College Baseball

10:10 Tennessee's Future Without Vitello

22:33 Potential Candidates for Tennessee

34:08 Kevin O'Sullivan's Leave of Absence

37:11 Conclusion and Thanks

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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 News

01:14 Tony Vitello's Career Highlights

02:21 Immediate Reactions from the Panel

05:03 Challenges and Opportunities for Tony Vitello

10:33 Comparisons and Expectations

26:52 Impact on Tennessee Baseball

30:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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