In The Circle

By D1Softball

D1Softball presents In The Circle with Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson. They bring you the latest news, views, previews, & reviews on all things softball from college.... more

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March 02, 2023 Leading Off with Syd The Kid
We come your way with another episode and month of In The Circle as we lead off a new month. Who better to set the table than the nation's leading hitter and table setter than Wichita State's Sydney McKinney? She joins the show to talk about her path in softball, which led her to Wichita State. McKinney talks about her growth as a player, The rise of Wichita State Softball, her experience playing for USA Softball last fall, and her post-softball plans at Wichita State.
Also, on the episode, we hear from Monica Abbott who tells Extra Inning Softball's Justin McLeod why now was the time to retire. We also hear from Patty Gasso, who appeared on MLB Network's Hot Stove show to discuss the Sooner's win over UCLA at Mary Nutter.
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53min
February 27, 2023 Mary Nutter, Mary Nutter
Another weekend is in the books and we break it all down here on our latest episode of In The Circle. We share our thoughts on the many gripes about the coverage and media rights involved in the tournament. Victor also gives a PSA to broadcasters on preparation and pronouncing players names as well as why Oklahoma/UCLA didn't appear in ESON like some fans suggested it should have. To provide a better perspective on what happened in Cathedral City, we chat with D1 Softball's Tara Henry about what she saw during the weekend. She also shares what led to the Sooners and Bruins airing Sunday Night on MLB Network as well her biggest takeaways from the weekend. She also talks about her new role as Great Britain's new head coach, We recap the show talking about parrots showing up at UCF, Victor's budding friendship with an ESPN personality, and much more.
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1h 4min
February 23, 2023 Hey Abbott! Thank You: Monica Abbott Retires from Softball
In our latest edition of In The Circle, Victor Anderson talks about Monica Abbott announcing her retirement from softball and her impact on the game. He reflects on his first time seeing Abbott in college and her remarkable numbers while in Tennessee. We play back thoughts on Monica from her college catcher, Syracuse Head Coach Shannon Doepking, and Ralph & Karen Weekly in Throwback Thursday. Afterward, we head to Montgomery, Alabama, to chat with Alabama State Head Coach Todd Bradley. Coach previews this year's HBCU Celebration Softball Tournament and shares news about next year's event, which will excite HBCU Softball fans. He talks about his program and the changes made to the SWAC schedule and paying with a chip on their shoulder after falling to Prairie View in last year's SWAC Championship. We then head to Division III and welcome Belhaven Head Coach Kevin Griffin to the show. The Blazers enter 2023 with high expectations after making it to Super Regionals last year. Coach Griffin talks about moving to a new conference, their brutal schedule, the reason behind it, and the keys to setting up a winning culture at the D3 level.
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1h 16min
February 20, 2023 Reflections In The Clearwater
40 games later, the 2023 TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield has concluded. In this episode, Victor Anderson, Eric Lopez, and Justin McLeod break down the biggest storylines they saw during their time at Eddie C. Moore. What teams and players stood out the most? Why was the strike zone more fluid than the high tide on the beach? Will UCLA or Oklahoma State be the new No. 1 this week? We also discuss Baylor's win over Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon and the field for the 2024 event in Clearwater.
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1h 32min
February 16, 2023 Taking Our Talents to Clearwater
On our latest episode of In The Circle, Victor returns to host and share his thoughts on the Texas-Kentucky ending on Sunday. We also hear from Rachel Lawson from an interview she had with Perfect Game Softball earlier in the week. Victor also shares how the story gained national attention when it was discussed on Around The Horn. Victor then shows his love and appreciation for a couple of players who might have flown under the radar including a Sooner who had a breakout weekend in California. Afterwards, Victor catches up with ESPN's Madison Shipman who will be on the call alongside Tiffany Greene as a part of the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield. She shares her thoughts on the loaded schedule of games she and Tiffany will be calling as well as how the tournament has grown over the years. Madison also breaks down the teams she's looking forward to watching and how she is able to watch so many games in preparation for the season.
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1h 9min
February 13, 2023 We Play to TIE The Game? Texas vs. Kentucky Softball
Now that the big game is over and the confetti has fallen, we clean up what was a wild opening weekend in Division 1 Softball on this episode of In The Circle. With Victor Anderson recovering from this weekend, Eric Lopez is joined by Justin McLeod from Extra Inning Softball as they break down the very controversial ending to Texas-Kentucky in Clearwater on Sunday, as well as possible changes to be made to the drop-dead time rule. We will also recap the other results from the NFCA Lead-Off Classic. The two chat about some stunning upsets during Opening Weekend involving Lehigh, Longwood, and Stony Brook, as well as a possible new member of the Big Ten and more.
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1h 12min
February 08, 2023 One More Sleep Till D1 Softball
We have waited all summer, fall, and winter to start the road to Oklahoma City. We take that final step together on this episode of In The Circle. We get started in Ann Arbor as Michigan will take the field Thursday for the first time in 39 seasons without Coach Hutch leading the way. Eric Lopez talks with Michigan Head Coach Bonnie Tholl as she prepares to lead the Wolverines into battle this weekend in Florida. She reflects on the preparation for this moment, her team heading into 2023, battling in the Big Ten, and more. We also get you ready for the season by talking with D1 Softball's Rhiannon Potkey as she shares her thoughts and predictions for the upcoming 2023 season with Eric Lopez.
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1h 5min
February 07, 2023 Team USA Softball Coaching Reunion
We're one day closer to the Division 1 season getting started. We have another full episode ready for you on In The Circle. Today, we caught up with three of the Team USA coaching staff members. First, we chat with Team USA and Washington Head Coach Heather Tarr. She reflects on balancing both roles last year and the busy summer she had. The coach also shares her outlook on the Huskies' 2023 season, led by National Player of the Year candidate Baylee Klinger and the Pac-12 Tournament. Next, we travel down to Gainesville, Florida, for our annual conversation with Gators' Head Coach, Tim Walton. 2022 ended with Florida returning to Oklahoma City, and his team is ready for bigger things in 2023. He talks to In The Circle about being the outlook for the Gators this season, serving as an assistant coach for Team USA this past summer, and more. Finally, a short trip down I-75 and the 408 takes us to Orlando as we catch up with UCF Head Coach Cindy Ball-Mallone. 2022 was a historic season for the Knights as they hosted regionals for the first time and made it to Super Regionals before falling to Oklahoma. She reflects on that magical 2022, the expectations for the Knights in 2023, and a loaded non-conference slate.
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2h 32min
February 06, 2023 Our College Softball Season Preview Spectacular..In Bulk
1 Podcast 3 Respected voices in the sport 32 Conferences We have you covered like always on this episode of In The Circle as we officially are in a game week for Division 1. First, we catch up with our great friend ESPN's Amanda Scarborough, who surveys the landscape of the Power 5 conferences. What team in the SEC is catching her eye for 2023? Which teams have the best chance to knock off Oklahoma? Who can make it to Oklahoma City? Afterward, we go through the rest of college softball with Extra Inning Softball National Editor Justin McLeod as he and Eric Lopez hit on each conference in the nation. From the American East to the West Coast and all leagues in between, they share their thoughts on each league with some surprising thoughts.
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2h 24min
February 03, 2023 We're All American (Athletic Conference) Softball
On our latest episode of In The Circle, we talk about the American Athletic Conference and two teams who look to knock off the defending champion UCF. First, we travel westbound on I-4 and catch up with USF Head Coach Ken Eriksen. Last year, the Bulls won 45 games and made it to the AAC Championship Game. Coach Eriksen catches up with Eric Lopez about his Bulls heading into 2023, former Bulls player Ronnie Gajownik breaking barriers in Baseball, and hosting the conference tournament this year. Then, we head to Wichita, Kansas, as the Shockers prepare for a huge 2023. Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner talks to In The Circle about the Shocker's season outlook in 2023, led by Sydney McKinney and Addison Barnard. She also shares her thoughts on the AAC, the tough schedule heading into the league, and much more.
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1h 42min

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