In The Circle

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with former Georgia Bulldog great Kristyn Sandberg about Georgia's Head Coach Lu Harris Champer's sudden retirement from Georgia. Sandberg shares some of her stories of Coach Champer and more.

Also, in the episode, Victor Anderson plays back clips from former Georgia players Alisa Goler, Megan Wiggins, and Tony Baldwin. Then, one by Gerry Glasco on what it was like working for Champer, we wrap with Lu Harris Champer's clip.

In this episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Kenzie Fowler about Arizona Head Coach Mike Candrea, who, after 36 seasons, retired last week. The two also discuss Caitlin Lowe becoming the new Head Coach. Fowler shares some of her memories of Candrea and more.

UNLV Head Coach Kristie Fox joins the show and talks about the Candrea retirement and Lowe being named head coach. Fox played for Candrea at Arizona (2004-2007), having won two national titles. We also playback past interviews from Jenny Dalton Hill, Leah Amico O'Brien, Caitlin Lowe, and Taryne Mowatt.

Finally, we play back Mike Candrea's interview from his appearance on In The Circle back on September 13th, 2017.

On this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez is joined by Pac-12 Network analyst and "Bleavin Softball" Podcast host Jenna Becerra as we break down Oklahoma's 5-1 win over Florida State to win the National Championship. Lopez and Becerra look at what went right for Oklahoma and what went wrong for FSU, Hit some off-season big topics for softball, and more.

Victor also discusses his thoughts from being at WCWS for the last week and lasting memories and moments from it.

In this edition of In The Circle, Victor Anderson comes to us from the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, OK. Eric Lopez talks with ESPN/SEC Network and former Tennessee Volunteer great Madison Shipman. Shipman discusses how she got into broadcasting after a stellar career at Tennessee. She talks about her experience playing under the Weeklys, Alabama's run, and the difference between being there as a player and now as an analyst.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson preview the 2021 NCAA Softball Women's College World Series (WCWS). The two also recap the DII and the DIII College World Series.

Eric talks with Megan Turk, who called the DIII Championships in Salem, Virginia. Eric and Victor also recap West Texas AM winning the DII national title.

Eric also talks with Georgia assistant coach Rachele Fico. Fico discusses the difference between coaching in the WCWS and playing in it. Things wrap up with Victor talking to Jordan Shusterman, who co-hosts the Baseball BBQ on the Ringer Podcasts with Jake Mintz. Shusterman talks about the WCWS and softball.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson recap the Super Regionals and look ahead to WCWS. Eric talks with former Arizona two-time All-American and current Pac 12 Network/ESPN Color commentator Kenzie Fowler. Fowler breaks down UCLA and Arizona, making it to the WCWS and the postseason for Pac-12.

Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor announce their coverage from OKC.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez previews the Super Regionals with three-time All-American and ESPN/ SEC Network + TV color commentator Francesca Enea. The two break down each super regional, discuss being the first female to work color for an AAC Baseball telecast on ESPN+, and more.

Victor Anderson talks with Gators radio broadcaster Ryan Urquhart about the Gators-Georgia super regional and broadcasting postseason. Finally, Eric and Victor preview the DII and DIII College World Series and who they think will win the National Championships

In This edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson recap the Regionals from the weekend and what we learned from each region.

Also, we take an early look at some of the super regionals and the TV schedule. Plus, we discuss if the future NBA and NHL playoff schedule could affect the softball postseason.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson preview the Seattle, Los Angeles, Stillwater, Knoxville, Athens, Tuscaloosa, Gainesville, and the Tallahassee Regional.

Eric talks with Troy Head Coach Beth Mullins and Ace pitcher Leanna Johnson about Troy making the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996.

Eric also talks with ACC Network/ESPN analyst and former North Carolina Tar Heel Brittany McKinney. McKinney will be part of the ESPN crew on the call for the Tallahassee Regional this weekend. Eric and Victor also discuss the latest from the Austin Regional and make their regionals picks.

In the first of a two-part episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson preview the NCAA DI Tournament Regionals. Today they look at the Norman, Tucson, Tempe, Baton Rouge, Fayetteville, Lexington, Austin, and the Columbia Regionals. We also drop clips from some of the most prominent coaches in the game, including Mike White, Melyssa Lombardi, Mike Candrea, and Patty Gasso. We hear their thoughts on the seeding of the tournament and more.

Eric talks with Northern Iowa's Head Coach Ryan Jacobs about the Panthers season, making the field, and what it was like on Selection Night. Eric also talks with UNI's Sammey Bunch about what it will be like playing just an hour away from where she grew up. Bunch also discusses what it has been like handling all the attention she has gotten being a Top 25 National Player of Year finalist and more.

Also, in the episode, Victor previews the D2 NCAA Tournament.