In The Circle

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Missouri Head Coach Larissa Anderson about the high expectations for the Tigers in 2022, with just about everyone returning from the 2021 team that was one win away from WCWS. Anderson also discussed the "Hofstra Coaching tree" as well as helping other coaches in the game.

Eric talks with Auburn Head Coach Mickey Dean and their 2022 outlook and his reaction to James Madison's WCWS run.

Eric and Victor Anderson look into the JMU vs. CAA saga with JMU announcing that they will join the Sun Belt Conference and C-USA, adding Liberty, Sam Houston, New Mexico State, and Jacksonville State.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to the announcement by the CAA that James Madison will not be allowed to participate in conference postseason play if they leave for the Sun Belt.

Eric talks with Houston Head Coach Kristin Vesely about the Cougar's future move from the AAC to the Big 12, where she was a four-time All-Conference softball player and a soccer player at Oklahoma. Vesely discusses the Cougars outlook in 2022, the addition of Courtney Oliver to the staff, and more. Eric also talks with Texas Tech Head Coach Sami Ward about UCF, Houston, and BYU coming to the Big 12. Also, what she learned from her first season in Lubbock and expectations for Red Raiders in 2022. We wrap with Eric and Victor discussing the changes coming to the Big 12 tournament.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with California Head Coach Chelsea Spencer about the Bear's upcoming season, Kristina Thorson joining the staff, and more. Eric also talks with Michele Granger about her role at Cal Poly, the 1996 Gold Medal run, and her career at Cal.

Eric and Victor Anderson also react to USA softball naming Heather Tarr the Team USA Head Coach.

In this edition of In The Circle, we focus on the A-SUN conference in 2022 and beyond. Guests include Lipscomb Head Coach Kristin Ryman, Jacksonville's Head Coach Erica Ayers, and North Florida Head Coach Marcie Higgs.

First, Eric Lopez talks with Ryman about Lipscomb hosting Alabama in the fall, the 2022 season, and her playing career at Lipscomb. Eric then previews Jacksonville with coach Ayers and more about realignment in A-SUN. Coach Higgs talks about some of the new faces at UNF, a preview of the upcoming season, and how she sees the A-SUN playing out in 2022.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to news of the Sun Belt, adding Southern Mississippi and possibly James Madison and Marshall. They discuss the impact on C-USA.

Eric then talks with Georgia Southern Head Coach Sharon Perkins about taking over the Georgia Southern program. Perkins shares her vision for the program and her thoughts on Lu Harris-Champers retirement and more. Eric also talks with Georgia Tech Head Coach Aileen Morales about being inducted into the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame, her outlook for 2022, and her former coach Perkins being back in College Softball.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson discuss Conference realignment. Reports are coming that the American Athletic Conference is looking to add six C-USA schools, and reports that the Sun Belt is also looking at expanding.

Eric talks with Louisiana-Monroe Head Coach Molly Fichtner about building the LMU program. She also shares what it was like learning from Alabama Head Coach Patrick Murphy and her thoughts on the Sun Belt Conference.

Eric and Victor break down the Rollins hire of former alum Christine Roser-Lefevers.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to Hailey Dolcini announcing she is transferring to Texas. The news broke late Sunday night.

Eric talks with Baylor Head Coach Glenn Moore about the upcoming 2022 season and his reaction to the changing landscape in the Big 12 with realignment. Also, in the episode, Victor talks with Savannah Collins about Athletes Unlimited (AU) year two and what to look for in year three.

In this edition of In The Circle, The guys take a deep dive into the Sun Belt Conference as they talk with South Alabama Head Coach Becky Clark and Troy Head Coach Beth Mullins.

Clark breaks down what to expect from South Alabama in 2022, fresh off NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021. She also discusses building the program from scratch and previews the Sun Belt.

Eric Lopez then talks with Mullins about Troy making the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996 and expectations for 2022. They wrap with a discussion about the growth of softball in the state of Alabama. Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson discuss Alabama fall ball starting and more.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson talk with new Oregon Assistant coach Nikki Ragin and North Alabama Head Coach Ashley Cozart.

First, Eric talks with Udria-Ragin about what led her to return to Oregon, where she was a two-time All-American. Ragin talks about her time as Head Coach at DII Biola and as a player at Oregon, where she was part of three WCWS appearances.

Eric then talks with North Alabama Head Coach Ashley Cozart about A-SUN realignment, transitioning from DII to DI, and a look at UNA's 2022 season.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with North Carolina Head Coach Donna Papa and her niece Taryn Papa about their bond over Taryn's singing career and being on "The Voice" to Papa's coaching career. They talk about Taryn singing the national anthem at the UNC softball game, and also Donna talks about the Tar Heels in 2022.

Eric also talks with Natalie Land, who is getting inducted into the UCF Athletics Hall of Fame. Land talks about picking Softball over Basketball and her journey to UCF.