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On this episode of the D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss observations from Burkie's coverage of the Cubs' wildcard series with the Padres. They also focus on constructing a roster with playoff baseball in mind, and consider the viability of a college head coach becoming a big league manager.

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On this episode of Sunday Night Convos, Mike Rooney talks with Mike Bianco and Ben McDonald about LSU coaching legend Skip Bertman. The trio also discusses the rise of the Southeastern Conference.

00:00 Introduction to Netting Pros and Stadionic

01:00 Welcome to Sunday Night Conversations

01:18 Introducing the Guests: Mike Bianco and Ben McDonald

02:46 The Legacy of Skip Bertman

04:50 Mike Bianco's Journey to LSU

07:54 Ben McDonald's Path to LSU

10:26 Building LSU Baseball: The Early Years

13:43 The 1989 Regional and Omaha Journey

16:44 Skip Bertman's Coaching Philosophy

27:10 Ben McDonald's Reflections on Skip Bertman

32:04 Skip's Unique Coaching Style

32:43 Ben McDonald's Impact and Legacy

34:15 Handling Difficult Players

38:16 Motivational Stories and Leadership

44:44 Building a Baseball Community

53:43 Skip's Lifelong Influence

01:00:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of the D1Daily, Burkie and Roons answer the following question: Why has the coaching of "Teacherman" (hitting guru Richard Schenck) worked so well for Aaron Judge? The guys also examine Judge's college career at Fresno State and the impact of the college baseball dead-ball era on his development.

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On this episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt, Bradley Smart and Mike Rooney unpack the top 25 transfer classes for the 2026 season. The guys highlight key players in these classes as well as the different philosophies behind these groups.00:00 Welcome to The D1Baseball Podcast

02:32 Transfer Rankings Overview

02:53 Subscription and Fall Reports

03:58 Arkansas and Little Rock Fall Reports

05:19 Prospect Rankings and Transfer Classes

09:04 Georgia's Top Transfer Class

12:03 Mississippi State's Impressive Transfers

14:17 Texas Longhorns' Quality Transfers

17:03 Florida State's Pitching Depth

19:29 LSU's High Potential Transfers

23:28 Tennessee's Star Transfer Henry Ford

28:47 Virginia's Duke Transfers

31:21 South Carolina's Quantity Play

33:30 North Carolina's Proven Hitters

35:06 Auburn's Balanced Transfer Class

35:32 Introduction to Key Transfers

35:53 Ryne Farber's Journey

36:47 Mid-Major Run Producers

37:04 Pitching Prospects to Watch

37:51 Arkansas' New Additions

39:14 Florida Gators' Transfer Highlights

42:35 Arizona State's Promising Class

44:00 Alabama's Key Players

47:57 Kentucky's Strategic Picks

49:09 Ole Miss' High-Impact Class

50:15 Oklahoma's Potential Stars

53:15 Miami's Strategic Additions

54:53 Vanderbilt's Selective Transfers

56:19 TCU's Balanced Class

58:01 Wake Forest's Focused Recruitment

59:17 Georgia Tech's Impactful Trio

01:00:56 UCLA's Key Additions

01:02:13 Clemson's Notable Transfers

01:03:04 Honorable Mentions and Close Contenders

01:07:04 Conclusion and Subscription Reminder

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In this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke have a lively discussion about the next five CWS winners. Roons, with Burkie guiding him, makes bold prediction on which teams will win the next five national titles from 2026 to 2030.

Roons navigates discussions around powerhouse programs like LSU and Tennessee, the rest of the SEC, and the remaining 290+ college baseball teams. Drawing on data, personal insights, and a touch of humor, the Roons & Burkie discuss the potential success of these programs and speculate on trends in college baseball.

They also encourage listeners to participate in a social media poll with their own predictions.

00:00 Introduction

02:45 Predicting Future Baseball Champions

04:00 The LSU Tigers: A Dominant Force

05:00 The Tennessee Volunteers: Rising Contenders

05:25 The Rest of the SEC: A Strong Contender

23:12 SEC Dominance in National Titles

24:01 Debunking the Myth: Any SEC Team Can Win

26:12 Top Contenders for Future National Titles

27:54 The Broader Field: Other Potential Champions

38:17 The Impact of NIL and the Transfer Portal

41:25 Final Thoughts and Predictions

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On this episode of Sunday Night Conversations, Mike Rooney sits down with Gino DiMare, Wicho Hernandez, and Vinny Scavo to discuss how Ron Fraser built Miami into an iconic college baseball program.

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Nathan Wooldridge of Peak Events, the event company behind the early-season tournaments in Frisco, Round Rock, Jacksonville and Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the company, what goes on behind the scenes in putting these events on, how they chose the host cities for the events and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Programming Note

00:47 Welcome and Guest Introduction

01:34 History of Peak Events

03:49 Challenges and Successes of Organizing Tournaments

05:24 Philanthropic Partnerships

08:05 Behind the Scenes of Tournament Organization

16:43 Networking and Building Relationships

22:47 Future Events and Market Strategies

29:39 Conclusion and Farewell

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In this episode of the D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke select the top college players drafted in 2021 or later, who have successfully transitioned to the major leagues. Highlighted players include Nick Kurtz, Wyatt Langford, Jacob Wilson, Zach Nito, Nolan McLean, and Andrew Abbott. The conversation delves into each player's college career, their impact in the MLB, and projections for their future performance. The hosts also reflect on memorable college baseball moments and the potential for future episodes focusing on more recent draft classes.

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The D1Baseball crew wraps up its celebration of 25 years of college baseball in the 21st century by finalizing a 34-player All-Quarter Century Team.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:37 All-Quarter Century Team Introduction

03:03 Catcher Selection Discussion

06:53 First Baseman Selection Debate

17:28 Second Baseman Selection Debate

20:40 Third Baseman Selection Debate

26:18 Shortstop Selection Debate

38:25 Outfielders Selection Discussion

48:00 Specialty Position Player Decisions

54:09 Quarter Century Position Players Recap

55:21 Selecting the Starting Pitchers

01:09:02 Relievers Selection Process

01:13:59 Choosing the Two-Way Players

01:20:50 Final Roster Review and Closing Remarks

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In this episode of D1 Daily, Mike Rooney and Chris Burke dive into the extraordinary career of Paul Skenes. From his humble beginnings at the Air Force Academy to his record-setting performance at LSU, Skenes has quickly ascended to become a dominant force in Major League Baseball. Roons and Burkie discuss his impressive stats, including leading pitcher WAR and boasting a 1.94 ERA through 53 starts. The conversation highlights his rapid development, adaptability, and unique traits that contribute to his success, along with the fascinating impact of his time at the Air Force Academy on his career trajectory.

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