After another week on the road, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-32:22): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from the trip to Florida for the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield. Then, the guys get ready for the Bama Bash that includes a couple games against Virginia Tech.

Advancing to First (32:31-51:03): Tom and Gray go over the weekend’s results around the conference, including other SEC teams in Clearwater, the dominance of Texas, Florida’s split with Duke, LSU’s impressive showing, Oklahoma beating down Baylor, and more. Plus, Tom gives his “Stock Up, Stock Down” picks after another week.

Stealing Second (51:14-1:22:10): ESPN analyst Amanda Scarborough returns to the show to discuss her biggest takeaways from Clearwater, what stuck out about Alabama, Auburn’s statement, what makes UCLA a contender, Texas A&M’s place in the national landscape, Florida State’s firepower, and more. Plus, Amanda joins Gray for another reality TV-inspired game called “THE ULTIMATUM: MARRY OR MOVE ON.”

Rounding Third (1:22:21-1:41:50): Tom and Gray take part in the 2025 edition of the Regional Host Draft, with a twist this time around. After that, the guys look at the biggest games this weekend.

Heading Home (1:42:00-2:19:40): To close the show, Tom and Gray dive into an “Off the Wall” that addresses ludicrous comments after losses, inappropriate uniform remarks, and a bizarre (bazaar?) statement. Then, “Tom’s Hungry” returns after a successful weekend of eating in Clearwater.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/.

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Week One is officially in the books! After a wild start to softball season, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-30:24): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from the trip to Tucson for the Candrea Classic. Then, the guys get ready for a journey to the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational presented by EvoShield.

Advancing to First (30:34-55:01): Tom and Gray go over the opening weekend results around the conference, including wild wins at the NFCA Leadoff Classic, Oklahoma’s interesting start, strangely close games against outmatched opponents, the grit of Texas A&M, Florida flexing, and more. Plus, Tom gives his “Stock Up, Stock Down” picks after one week.

Stealing Second (55:12-1:23:40): ESPN analyst Michele Smith returns to the show to discuss her biggest takeaways from opening weekend, what goes into prep for Clearwater, thoughts on Alabama, UCLA’s pitching staff, Oklahoma State’s rocky trip to Mexico, fringe teams looking to make a statement, Patty Gasso coaching with Team USA, and more.

Rounding Third (1:23:53-1:37:54): Tom and Gray get together for another edition of “The Overreaction Game” and then look at the biggest matchups coming up this week, including multiple happening away from Clearwater.

Heading Home (1:38:05-2:12:28): To close the show, Tom and Gray dive into an “Off the Wall” that addresses some of the weekend’s technical issues, disrespect to the opponents, and a lack of knowledge about NCAA rules. Then, “Tom’s Hungry” returns after a successful weekend of eating in Tucson.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/.

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College softball has FINALLY returned! To get you ready for the new season, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in the Season Seven Premiere. Just like last year’s premiere, this will be the longest episode of the year (especially with two new teams in the league, there's way more ground to cover), so don’t be afraid to break it up over a few days. Here's your trip around the bases:

At the Plate (0:00-33:48): Tom and Gray thoroughly examine the 2025 Alabama roster, break down possible lineups, and take a glance at how the opening trip to Tucson could play out for Team 29.

Advancing to First (33:57-1:12:55): Tom and Gray discuss the preseason All-SEC team before diving into all 15 schools from the Southeastern Conference as well as some of the shocking placements in the preseason poll. Then, the guys look at the biggest games during opening weekend.

Stealing Second (1:13:04-1:48:45): ESPN analyst and Arizona legend Kenzie Fowler Quinn kicks off this season’s interviews and discusses excitement for season, how Arizona stacks up in 2025, the Big 12 race, the new look of the SEC, UCLA’s life in the Big Ten, the Washington conundrum, the shape of the ACC, Texas Tech, the best places to eat in Tucson, and more.

Rounding Third (1:48:54-2:21:56): Softball aficionado Emily Pitek Clifford joins the guys once again for "Pitek's Point of View,” covering topics like Alabama Softball Trivia Night, the upcoming 2025 season, how NIL is impacting fans, Patty Gasso coaching Team USA, and much more.

Heading Home (2:22:05-3:21:55): To close the premiere, it's an extremely loaded final segment. Tom and Gray make bold declarations for the upcoming season in "Landmine or Goldmine,” and then also present their chaotic 2025 SEC preseason polls. Finally, the guys give a preseason “Off the Wall” that takes a closer look at mainstream sports media.

Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 101.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 101.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/.

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The Out of the Box Boys are ready to wrap up the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it concludes now!

First, Tom and Gray preview the two teams represented in Day Six of the event (0:00-6:29).

Then, Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy returns to the show and discusses the recent passing of former AD Bill Battle, the focal point for the offense, portal additions, options on the infield, Abby Duchscherer, the battle at catcher, Kristen White’s potential, outfield pieces, the pitching staff, Alyson Habetz’s return in March, pregame traditions, and much more (6:38-1:12:34).

Next, Oklahoma head coach Patty Gasso stops by to talk about joining the conference, her motivations after decades of success, the departing senior class, player leadership, the current roster, portal strategies, protected rivalries, Janet Jackson, and more (1:12:42-2:01:09).

Finally, Tom and Gray get together and discuss some of the biggest stories for Alabama from Fall Ball. Gray reads out all the stats from the Tide’s games, and then the guys answer questions in the Mailbag before giving Way-Too-Early SEC Top Five picks (2:01:20-2:48:03).

To close the show, Tom and Gray say thank you to all the coaches, SIDs, and people who make this event possible. The guys also give a little teaser about what’s coming up on the podcast over the next few months ahead of the Season Seven Premiere (2:48:13-2:58:32).

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The Out of the Box Boys are ready to continue the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it continues now!

First, Tom and Gray preview the two teams represented in Day Five of the event (0:00-7:31).

Then, new Louisiana head coach and friend of the podcast Alyson Habetz discusses taking the job in Lafayette, the learning curve after some time away from the game, hiring the staff, key returners, the bullpen’s outlook, coming back to Tuscaloosa in March, the identity of Louisiana softball, transformational leadership, and much more (7:41-48:43).

After that, LSU head coach Beth Torina hops on to go over main takeaways from 2024, Danieca Coffey’s return, portal additions, the potential of Tori Edwards, Sydney Berzon, pitching depth, freshmen to watch, protected rivalries, and much more (48:54-1:20:37).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the fifth episode and tease the sixth and final episode of Softball Media Days (1:20:47-1:27:01).

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The Out of the Box Boys are ready to continue the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it continues now!

First, Tom and Gray preview the three teams represented in Day Four of the event (0:00-6:16).

Then, Texas head coach Mike White makes his podcast debut and discusses joining the SEC, the program’s rise during his tenure, the bountiful returning production, Reese Atwood, the pitching staff, and much more (6:28-28:30).

Next, Texas A&M head coach Trisha Ford stops by to talk about that crazy Super Regional, Emiley Kennedy’s improvements, managing a big pitching staff, powerful portal additions, freshmen to watch, the non-conference slate, transformational leadership, and more (28:41-1:05:27).

Finally, Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly hops on to go over Kiki Milloy’s legacy, keeping the hunger after winning the league again, how Karlyn Pickens keeps improving, the addition of Sage Mardjetko, offensive leadership, key newcomers, the uncertain time in college sports, and much more (1:05:36-1:50:43).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the fourth episode and tease the fifth episode of Softball Media Days (1:50:54-1:55:53).

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The Out of the Box Boys are ready to continue the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it continues now!

First, Tom and Gray preview the three teams represented in Day Three of the event (0:00-4:01).

Then, Florida head coach Tim Walton joins the show and discusses the run in OKC, Skylar Wallace’s legacy, Jocelyn Erickson, the stacked outfield, hiring Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, Keagan Rothrock and the pitching staff, transformational leadership, and much more (4:11-40:48).

Next, Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel stop by to talk about the staff changes for 2025, the new stadium, adding Aliyah Binford, Jaden Pone’s return, Bri Lopez, freshmen to watch, traditional rivalries, and more (40:57-1:09:33).

Finally, Georgia head coach Tony Baldwin hops on to go over takeaways from last year, the departing senior class, new offensive leaders, a robust group of freshmen, Lilli Backes, adding Mike Davenport to the staff, the new facility, hosting the SEC Tournament, Chris Stapleton, and much more (1:09:42-1:54:14).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the second episode and tease the fourth episode of Softball Media Days (1:54:23-2:02:42).

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The Out of the Box Boys are ready to continue the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and the fun continues now!

First, Tom and Gray preview the three teams represented in Day Two of the event (0:00-4:27).

Then, Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel joins the show and discusses the end of last season, the core offensive trio returning, portal pickups, Robyn Herron, the freshmen class, protected SEC rivalries, and much more (4:36-36:07).

Next, Auburn co-head coaches Chris and Kate Malveaux stop by to talk about taking the job on the Plains, hiring a staff, solidifying the bullpen after Maddie Penta’s graduation, returning offensive pieces, pregame traditions, wrestling, and more (36:17-1:23:59).

Finally, Mississippi State head coach Samantha Ricketts returns to discuss the departing senior class, Sierra Sacco, the status of the pitching staff, balancing the portal vs. recruiting, leadership styles, and much more (1:24:09-1:49:17).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the second episode and tease the third episode of Softball Media Days (1:49:27-1:55:37).

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The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to present the fifth year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it’s time to get it started!

First, Tom and Gray preview Softball Media Days and discuss what went into getting everything together while also revealing the full schedule for the event and previewing Day One (0:00-9:51).

Then, new South Carolina head coach Ashley Chastain leads off and discusses taking the job in Columbia, navigating roster formation in the portal era, the pitching staff dynamic, Arianna Rodi, incoming freshmen, pregame traditions, and much more (9:59-43:31).

Next, Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson stops by to talk about her team’s gritty run to end the year, Abby Hay, pitching depth, the incoming transfers, the non-conference schedule, additional Columbia food recommendations, and more (43:36-1:12:01).

Finally, Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson returns to discuss evaluations of last year, the major departures from 2024, Peyton Plotts, some important incoming transfers, WHOOOOO’S PITCHING, Big Blue Boo, a trip to Boston, the conference schedule format, and much more (1:12:09-1:44:12).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the first episode and tease the second episode of Softball Media Days (1:44:19-1:48:26).

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It’s time to conclude the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2024 series!

Taking the Number One spot, it’s the 1st, 3rd, and 7th Innings of Game Three in the Knoxville Super Regional against Tennessee. Before getting to the audio, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson discuss the validation that came from advancing to OKC once again (0:00-3:57). 

Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 1st, 3rd, and 7th Innings from the win over Tennessee, featuring Riley Valentine’s electric grand slam, Jocelyn Briski’s key strikeout, and a final inning full of drama (4:05-1:21:10). 

Finally, the Out of the Box Boys provide some final thoughts from the countdown and close the book on Team 28 before discussing what’s coming up soon on the podcast feed (1:21:25-1:42:52).

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