On this episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons react to news that the SEC will use the ABS challenge system for balls and strikes at the SEC Tournament in Hoover. They discuss the specific rules (three total team challenges that are retained if successful) and whether it will affect umpire strike zones, pace of play, and fan entertainment. They debate how coaches and players should handle challenges without emotion, including examples from MLB and the idea of trusting certain players more than others. They also argue for adopting MLB-style rules in college—such as pickoff limits, a three-batter minimum, pitch clocks, and the ghost runner—to improve pace, development, and viewer experience.

00:00 Welcome Back!

01:49 SEC Tournament Goes ABS

03:39 Rules and First Reactions

04:23 Impact on Umpires and Pace

09:11 Challenge Strategy and Emotions

22:24 MLB Trends and NCAA Feasibility

25:17 More Rule Changes for Pace

31:41 Wrap Up

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie & Roons discuss the 12 teams they believe are a LOCK for a Super Regional appearance. And don't bother reading on, we're not going to give away the 12 teams in the description...you'll have to listen!

00:00 Welcome!

02:23 SEC

14:50 ACC

19:00 Big 12

24:56 Big Ten

26:45 Everyone Else...

31:00 Wrap

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Kendall Rogers and Aaron Fitt are joined by D1Baseball’s resident Bracketologist, Mark Etheridge, to discuss how the Field of 64 looks in Week 13 of the 2026 college baseball season!

00:00 Welcome to Nerdcast

00:51 Top Seed UCLA

01:50 SEC No 1 Debate

07:08 Locking Top Five

08:43 Rounding Out Top Eight

11:13 Hosts 9-16

18:19 Final Host Spots

28:17 Seeds 17-32

32:13 Conference Breakdown Begins

32:44 ACC Bubble Watch

35:30 American Bubble Watch

36:12 ASUN and Big 12 Shakeup

37:46 Big East and Big South Picks

39:22 Big Ten and Big West Outlook

41:00 CUSA and CAA At-Large Talk

43:19 Ivy and MAAC Switches

44:56 MAC and Missouri Valley Logjam

46:51 Mountain West to OVC Flips

49:17 Patriot League and SEC Debate

53:29 SoCon and Southland Changes

56:03 Sun Belt Cuts and SWAC Threat

57:46 WAC and WCC Final Picks

01:00:16 Last Four In and Closing Thoughts

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons run through standout “Real Dudes” performances across college baseball in week 12. They highlight big weeks at the plate from Harvard’s Jordan Kang (14-for-19), Cal Baptist’s Chris Ramirez (14-for-20 with three homers and nine RBIs), Miami (OH)’s Diego Cruz, and Notre Dame catcher Mark Quatrani. They discuss Richmond lefty Joey Giordano’s 11-0 start to the season and pivot into pitching standouts, including Hawaii’s Isaiah Magdaleno (one-hit, 16 K), Kansas’ Dominic Voegele (15-K complete game), and Southern Miss’ Camden Clark. The episode’s top picks include Kollin Ritchie’s huge weekend (8-for-9 with three homers and six walks) and Tyce Armstrong’s explosion featuring nine extra-base hits.

00:00 WAAAZZZZZ UP

00:48 Tague Davis - Golden Spikes Buzz

03:27 Richmond's Joey Giordano is 11-0

04:58 A Hit Column Rant From Burkie

06:29 Monster Weeks From Hitters

10:19 Al Burke's Car Ride Lessons

16:38 Roons' Pitcher Dudes

18:38 Tyce Armstrong

19:49 More Dudes

22:37 Kollin Ritchie's Weekend

24:19 Recap And Wrap

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss the top "Hey Now" moments from week 12 of the 2026 college baseball season. The “Hey Now” moments include UCLA’s 24-0 Big Ten start and long No. 1 run, Kansas going 27-3 after a 10-8 start to take control of the Big 12, and Jacksonville State's continued rise under Steve Bieser.

The "bummer" notes center on pitching injuries (including Dax Whitney out for the year) and the heavy weekends for Vanderbilt and Louisville that threaten their postseason streaks.

They also hit Auburn’s Omaha upside, Texas A&M’s pitching concerns, St. Joseph’s winning the A-10, Ohio State hurting Nebraska’s hosting hopes, West Virginia getting healthier, and Oklahoma State sweeping TCU.

00:00 Welcome Back!

03:41 Thoughts & Prayers for Bucknell's Scott Heather

05:32 UCLA Big Ten Dominance

08:23 Pitching Injuries and Dax Whitney

10:50 Kansas Big 12 Surge

11:24 Road Woes for Vandy and Louisville

16:00 LSU Loitering

17:17 Jacksonville State - Winners Win

22:20 Auburn's Omaha Case

25:35 Aggies Pitching Anxiety

26:56 Turbo Hey Now's: St Joe's, Ohio State

28:10 West Virginia, Oklahoma State + Wrap

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On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, and Aaron Fitt recap week 12 around college baseball, highlighted by Auburn and Georgia in the SEC and Kansas' continued hot streak.

03:08 Two Weeks Left

04:35 SEC Weekend Winners

08:33 Auburn Title Buzz

10:32 SEC Tiers Volatility

13:06 Georgia Quietly Dominant

16:08 ACC Weekend Recap

16:48 Wake Wins Ugly

19:18 Boston College/Virginia Tech

20:37 Bubble Team Breakdown

21:16 Duke Season Outlook

22:39 Big 12 Weekend Recap

23:39 Kansas vs West Virginia Hype

24:50 Oklahoma State Power Surge

26:43 Injury Updates Around Nation

28:17 Rapid Fire Results Roundup

31:55 Sun Belt Movers and Shakers

32:49 Southern Miss Rotation Fix

34:17 Big East Spotlight and Milestones

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On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Joe Healy and Bradley Smart preview week 12 around college baseball. They discuss various ACC teams making a late push for the postseason, the SEC's four ranked matchups this weekend, Arizona State and UCF going at it in the Big 12, and much more.

02:24 ACC Weekend Preview

04:04 Louisville Pitching Puzzle

06:09 NC State/Miami Injuries

09:41 Virginia Tech Bubble Case

12:27 Louisville Regional Path

14:06 SEC Spotlight Series

17:32 Auburn/Texas A&M Breakdown

21:56 More SEC Matchups

24:47 Big 12 Weekend Rundown

27:08 Kansas Surge Talk

27:51 TCU vs Oklahoma State

28:43 Arizona State Surge

30:42 UCF Rotation X-Factors

33:00 SEC Pitcher Race

33:35 ACC Pitcher Debate

34:54 Big Ten Weekend Watch

37:16 AAC Title Logjam

38:55 UAB Build and Breakthrough

40:42 Sun Belt Bubble Math

43:03 MAC Surprise Contenders

49:04 Big East Showdown

51:10 Army/Navy Finale

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On this episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive in on 14 "middle of the pack" SEC and ACC teams hovering around .500 in league play with three weeks left. They debate where they have the most conviction and which programs are in “low oxygen” mode. They flag NC State as a major concern due to injuries and a difficult remaining schedule, and discuss Kentucky’s need for health amid a volatile stretch.

They also touch on Kansas State’s urgency around Dee Kennedy, Florida’s high expectations tied to its pitching staff, and UC Santa Barbara’s tournament hopes behind Jackson Flora’s 0.78 ERA.

00:00 Welcome

00:43 Low Oxygen Zone Setup

02:11 ACC - Low Oxygen Zone

10:52 SEC - Low Oxygen Zone

13:18 Kansas State Bubble Status

14:09 Florida Expectations

15:42 Santa Barbara's Jackson Flora

16:10 Wrap Up

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It’s been a really intriguing season of conference races in the Northeast, so for this episode, No. 20 Boston College's Todd Interdonato joins Shotgun Spratling to talk about his team and coaching philosophies

Later in the show, Shotgun chats with D1Baseball ACC Extra writer and Northeast resident Bradley Smart about Boston College and their push to be a potential regional host.

00:00 Welcome

02:52 BC's Todd Interdonato

26:00 D1Baseball's Bradley Smart

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons revisit the Golden Spikes discussion from last week and the social media blowback Roons received, with Roons reflecting on his argument, the reliability of defensive data, and why he still believes Roch Cholowsky remains a legitimate candidate for the GSA. They discuss how award narratives can form too early, comparing past examples like Christian Moore vs. Charlie Condon. They also note other players who deserve consideration, while also floating the idea that final votes should wait until close to Omaha.

The show then shifts to Burkie’s concept of “comparative denial,” using box-score hunting to feel better during slumps, with stories including Tristan Bissetta’s 0-for-13 day, Willy Taveras going 2-for-12 across two games while keeping a hit streak, and a 21-inning Northern Colorado game with extreme stat lines.

00:00 Welcome Back!

01:45 Golden Spikes "Blowback"

03:03 Reframing Roch's Case

11:31 Let the Vote Breathe

19:34 Comparative Denial Explained

21:39 Bisetta 0-for-13 Day

23:37 Willy Tavaras Hit Streak Story

25:38 21-Inning Box Score Therapy

26:38 Final Takeaways and Sign-Off

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