The D1Baseball Podcast

On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney is joined by Connor Wanhanen and Brian Howard to discuss TCU's four straight trips to Omaha from 2014-17.

00:00 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations

00:59 Introducing the Guests: Connor Wanhanen and Brian Howard

03:04 Howard's Journey to TCU

05:04 Wanhanen's Journey to TCU

07:16 TCU Baseball's Transformation Under Jim Schlossnagle

09:46 The 2014 Season: From Struggles to Success

17:36 The 2014 Postseason: Regional and Super Regional Thrillers

24:00 The 2015 Season: Another Run to Omaha

32:44 Reflecting on the 2016 Season

33:36 Memorable Moments at College Station

35:05 Facing Texas A&M and Boomer White

36:54 The Road to Omaha

45:11 The 2017 Season and Super Regionals

53:45 Advice for Future Omaha Participants

58:18 Intense Memories and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons dive into the topic of sports dynasties and their impact on building interest in sports. The discussion kicks off with an analysis of past dynasties that had a positive impact on the growth of their sports. Examples included the Yankees, the Patriots, and the Lakers-Celtics rivalry of the 1980s. They also examined the potential for disenfranchisement of fans when dynasties go wrong. Finally, the guys discuss the current benefits and potential future concerns with the SEC's current domination of college baseball.

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In this episode of the D1 Daily Podcast, Burkie and Roons discuss Tennessee's recent hiring of Josh Elander as their new head baseball coach. They talk through critical topics for Elander as he takes over the Vols' program. The guys offer counsel for the new skipper in several areas, and they attempt to forecast what aspects of the program might look different given the departure of Tony Vitello.

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On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney talks with Dean Stotz & Kyle Peterson about Stanford's 13 CWS trips in 22 years from 1982 to 2003.

00:00 Introduction and Host's Excitement

00:20 Stanford Baseball's Golden Era

03:29 Dean Stotts' Journey to Stanford

09:19 Kyle Peterson's Recruitment Story

18:55 The 1987 and 1988 National Titles

30:54 The Legendary "Six Pack" Conference

39:39 Rivalries and Friendships

43:50 Memorable Games and Players

48:26 Stanford's Unique Culture

52:50 Iconic Stanford Players

01:03:50 Final Reflections and Tributes

Sunday Night Conversations are presented by Netting Pros & Stadionic. Netting Professionals is the Official Netting Partner of D1Baseball. Netting Pros' netting and wall padding products are featured in the top collegiate facilities throughout the country: Florida, North Carolina, Binghamton, Texas, and many more. From design to fabrication to installation, Netting Pros is "Improving Programs One Facility at a Time." Learn more at https://nettingpros.com/

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On this emergency episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons welcome Kyle Peterson and Kendall Rogers to discuss the candidates to replace Tony Vitello as the next head coach at Tennessee. The group talked through the reasons for potentially promoting assistant coach Josh Elander, and then review the other candidates in the mix.

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons recall the very best individual game performances they've witnessed. Spoiler alert: one of us may have watched a true freshman throw the only no-hitter in super regional history.

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On this emergency episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers is joined by Kyle Peterson and Chris Burke to discuss Tony Vitello's unprecedented move from Tennessee head coach to San Francisco Giants manager.

00:00 Introduction and Big News

01:14 Tony Vitello's Career Highlights

02:21 Immediate Reactions from the Panel

05:03 Challenges and Opportunities for Tony Vitello

10:33 Comparisons and Expectations

26:52 Impact on Tennessee Baseball

30:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons explore the talents and skills that make Tony Vitello attractive to the Giants. They also discuss the major differences between leading an SEC baseball program and managing a team in the big leagues.

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

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Mike Rooney sits down with Jake Gautreau, Jake Mangum and Mike Brown to discuss the 2018 Mississippi State baseball season!

00:00 Introduction to Netting Pros and Stadionic

01:01 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations

01:15 2018 Mississippi State Baseball Season Overview

02:11 Introducing the Guests

04:26 The Rollercoaster Season Begins

05:56 Early-Season Struggles and Turning Points

10:55 The Freshman Impact

17:04 Super Bulldog Weekend and SEC Play

27:11 The Florida Series and Postseason Hopes

30:56 Tallahassee Regional Drama

36:08 Unbelievable Moments on the Field

36:30 Locker Room Stories and Superstitions

38:44 The Dramatic Super Regional

49:10 Omaha Journey and Reflections

55:22 Legacy and Impact of the 2018 Season

01:06:29 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Sunday Night Conversations are presented by Netting Pros & Stadionic. Netting Professionals is the Official Netting Partner of D1Baseball. Netting Pros' netting and wall padding products are featured in the top collegiate facilities throughout the country: Florida, North Carolina, Binghamton, Texas, and many more. From design to fabrication to installation, Netting Pros is "Improving Programs One Facility at a Time." Learn more at https://nettingpros.com/

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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons revisit their picks of the top former college players playing in the MLB Playoffs. We keep score around here!

D1 Daily, a production of The D1Baseball Podcast, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com.

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