On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Tennessee.

00:00 Introduction and Previous Episodes Recap

00:44 Coaching Changes and Staff Overhaul

02:50 Player Departures and Roster Rebuild

04:20 Pitching Staff Analysis

10:50 Offensive Lineup and Key Players

16:51 Season Outlook and Key Matches

18:43 Conclusion and Call to Action

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Texas.

00:00 Introduction and Previous Episodes Recap

00:20 Texas Longhorns Season Overview

01:18 Jim Schlossnagle's Tenure and Team Talent

02:34 Pitching Staff Analysis

04:04 Key Players and Transfers

08:32 Lineup Strengths and Weaknesses

14:26 Upcoming Season Expectations

16:49 Conclusion and Future Episodes

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Texas A&M.

00:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap

00:20 Reflecting on Texas A&M's 2025 Season

01:27 Key Players and Injuries

02:45 Highs and Lows of Last Season

04:13 Looking Ahead: Team's Potential and Challenges

08:56 Pitching Staff Analysis

13:02 Defensive Concerns and Versatility

16:07 Final Thoughts and Season Outlook

18:54 Conclusion and Upcoming Previews

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge begin to preview the 2026 SEC baseball season with our preview episode on Vanderbilt.

00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover

01:27 Vanderbilt's 2025 Season Recap

06:51 Analyzing Vanderbilt's 2026 Lineup

12:02 Vanderbilt's Pitching Strengths

17:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by Alabama legend, eight-year big leaguer and ESPN color analyst Lance Cormier to get his takes on the current climate of SEC baseball, what he's looking forward to in the coming season, what it's like to be the father of a current SEC baseball player and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

01:01 Reflecting on Last Season's SEC Performance

03:23 Excitement for the Upcoming Season

04:44 Mississippi State's New Era

06:02 College vs. Major League Coaching

08:38 LSU's Dominance in College Baseball

11:38 Top SEC Ballparks and Atmospheres

14:15 SEC's Rise to Dominance

16:42 Modern Amenities and Their Impact

17:31 High-Tech Training at Georgia

18:48 Evolution of College Baseball

19:11 Youth Baseball Advancements

19:48 Recruiting and Training Programs

20:53 Changes in Game Strategy

22:39 Transfer Portal Impact

26:25 Being an SEC Baseball Dad

31:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the news of Kevin O'Sullivan returning to the Florida dugout before going into deep dives on fall practice for Oklahoma and Tennessee.

00:00 Introduction

00:38 Christmas Season and Programming Note

02:51 Florida Gators Coaching Update

07:18 Oklahoma Sooners Fall Report

19:48 Oklahoma's Catcher Situation

21:01 Freshman Impact: Alec Blair

22:40 Tennessee's Offseason

23:49 Pitching Concerns for Tennessee?

28:24 Position Flexibility and Key Players

30:30 Sophomore Class and Team Potential

31:38 Key Reliever Concerns

35:32 Season Preview and Final Thoughts

Tennessee Fall Report: https://d1baseball.com/fall-report/2025-tennessee/

Oklahoma Fall Report: https://d1baseball.com/fall-report/2025-oklahoma/

Florida Fall Report: https://d1baseball.com/fall-report/2025-florida/

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On this episode of Highway To Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Kendall Rogers to talk Texas & Texas A&M baseball, Mike Rooney to talk Vanderbilt baseball, and Aaron Fitt to talk Kentucky baseball.

00:00 Introduction

00:54 Kentucky Baseball with Aaron Fitt

33:09 Vanderbilt Baseball with Mike Rooney

49:29 Texas A&M Baseball with Kendall Rogers

57:55 Texas Rogers with Kendall Rogers

1:08:10 Wrapping Up

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by new Tennessee head coach Josh Elander to discuss his first few weeks on the job, recent staff changes and additions, and much more.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

00:44 Tennessee Head Coach Josh Elander's Early Days

04:33 Staff Changes and New Additions

10:22 Fall Training and Team Dynamics

12:49 Facility Upgrades and Fan Experience

14:19 On-Field Performance and Position Battles

19:40 Pitching Staff and Competition

24:38 Conclusion

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