On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge count down their respective lists of the top 10 stories from SEC baseball during the last calendar year. LSU's national title, Alabama's roller coaster of a season and the struggles of both Mississippi-based SEC teams were among the top topics of conversation. Highway To Hoover is presented by pitchLogic. Take control of your training by monitoring every pitch with their smart baseball. The pitchLogic ball gives personalized feed...
Dec 28, 2023•56 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss what they do and don't know about the SEC. They talk about what beliefs they have now about SEC baseball that they didn't have a year ago, which teams they have a good feel for entering 2024 and which teams they have no feel for ahead of next season. Highway To Hoover is presented by pitchLogic. Take control of your training by monitoring every pitch with their smart baseball. The pitchLogic ball gives personalized feedba...
Dec 21, 2023•37 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the release of the RPI alternative called the Diamond Sports Ranking (DSR), produced by 6-4-3 Charts. They talk about why college baseball has grown weary of the RPI, what the DSR hopes to address and how this could affect scheduling in the SEC. Additionally, they draft two more players to each of their respective SEC incoming transfer teams, which they initially drafted late in the summer. Highway To Hoover is presented ...
Dec 14, 2023•45 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss hypothetical SEC Tournament formats for once the conference expands to 16 teams in the 2025 season. Additionally, they discuss the outlook for Mississippi State in 2024, and specifically what will have to happen for the Bulldogs' pitching to show marked improvement next season. Highway To Hoover is presented by pitchLogic. Take control of your training by monitoring every pitch with their smart baseball. The pitchLogic ba...
Nov 30, 2023•48 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Kentucky baseball play-by-play announcer Darren Headrick and former Kentucky pitcher Darren "Dub" Williams. Darren and Dub talk a bit about their new podcast project before the trio dives into reminiscing about the 2023 season for the Wildcats and looking ahead to what's in store for 2024. Highway To Hoover is presented by pitchLogic. Take control of your training by monitoring every pitch with their smart baseball. The pitchLogic ball...
Nov 21, 2023•35 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge start by discussing the recent announcement of the SEC permanent opponents for the 2025 season and beyond. Afterward, they do another fall whiparound and discuss what Joe saw at Florida last week, what Mark saw in LSU's exhibition game on Sunday and they pass along some notes from Aaron Fitt on what he saw at South Carolina's Fall World Series. Highway To Hoover is presented by pitchLogic. Take control of your training by monitor...
Nov 16, 2023•52 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge do a whiparound of recent action they've seen in the SEC. They discuss Mark's trip to see Florida and Georgia play in Jacksonville, Joe's impressions of the Bulldogs from over the weekend, what to expect from Vanderbilt in 2024 based on its recent game against Wake Forest and how this Kentucky team looks pretty similar to the 2023 Wildcats that made it to a super regional. Highway To Hoover is presented by pitchLogic. Take contro...
Nov 07, 2023•56 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge deep dive into more happenings around SEC fall practices. They discuss Tennessee's exhibition against Virginia Tech and Missouri's Fall World Series, then look ahead to Florida and Georgia's big game in Jacksonville, Vanderbilt's home game against Wake Forest and Kentucky's fall exhibition against Morehead State. Additionally, they talk about Mark's recent piece on the philosophy of Auburn coach Butch Thompson. Highway To Hoover ...
Oct 26, 2023•54 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge do a roundup of news and notes from fall practice in the SEC. They discuss the news that Japanese prospect Rintaro Sasaki is indeed coming stateside for college, talk about Mark's trip to see Alabama and Auburn play in Tuscaloosa and go over some notes from Arkansas' Fall World Series. Highway To Hoover is presented by pitchLogic. Take control of your training by monitoring every pitch with their smart baseball. The pitchLogic ba...
Oct 19, 2023•41 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by ESPN's Chris Burke to discuss a number of topics both in and out of the SEC. They discuss the lasting memories of the 2023 season, the effect the transfer portal has had on recruiting, expectations for Vanderbilt in 2024, and much more. Highway To Hoover is presented by pitchLogic. Take control of your training by monitoring every pitch with their smart baseball. The pitchLogic ball gives personalized feedback and r...
Oct 16, 2023•39 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Mike Rooney subs for Joe Healy and describes his idea to expand the NCAA field to 72. He and Mark Etheridge evaluate the pros and cons of the idea and how the new world of conference expansion impacts the proposal. Highway To Hoover is presented by pitchLogic. Take control of your training by monitoring every pitch with their smart baseball. The pitchLogic ball gives personalized feedback and recommendations so you can set goals with confidence and make your...
Oct 04, 2023•37 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge take a stab at some SEC baseball player over/unders for the 2024 season. Among them are predictions on how many home runs Jac Caglianone will hit, how many walks per nine innings Hagen Smith will issue and how many strikeouts Ole Miss transfer lefty Liam Doyle will compile. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Brock’s Gap Brewing Company (Hoover, AL). Subscribe to the Highway To Hoover Podcast: Apple | Spotify Learn...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the 2024 SEC conference schedule release. They discuss the series they are most anticipating next season, which teams have the toughest paths on favor and which teams are catching a break in terms of scheduling. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Brock’s Gap Brewing Company (Hoover, AL). Subscribe to the Highway To Hoover Podcast: Apple | Spotify Learn more about SEC Extra: https://d1ba.se/SEC-Extra-Info F...
Sep 22, 2023•35 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge talk fall exhibitions. They discuss what fans can and can't take away from a team's fall exhibition performances, the many different approaches programs take to scheduling exhibitions and a few SEC fall exhibitions to monitor over the next few weeks. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Brock’s Gap Brewing Company (Hoover, AL). Subscribe to the Highway To Hoover Podcast: Apple | Spotify Learn more about SEC Extra: h...
Sep 14, 2023•36 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss fall storylines to watch for all 14 SEC teams. They talk about what Arkansas has on the mound, how first-year coaches will approach the fall, how much pressure will be on the Mississippi State pitching staff to look improved, how Tennessee will sort out its infield logjam and so much more. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Brock’s Gap Brewing Company (Hoover, AL). Subscribe to the Highway To Hoover Podcas...
Sep 04, 2023•55 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by new Alabama head baseball coach Rob Vaughn. They discuss Vaughn's impressions of the run the Crimson Tide went on in 2023, how what he and his staff accomplished at Maryland translates to Alabama, his decision to keep Jason Jackson on staff and how he went about rebuilding the roster ahead of the 2024 season. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Brock’s Gap Brewing Company (Hoover, AL). Subscribe to th...
Aug 28, 2023•27 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by new Georgia head coach Wes Johnson. They discuss how Johnson balanced being the Georgia coach with serving as the pitching coach at LSU while the Tigers were on the way to a national title, what made Johnson jump at the chance to take on this role, Johnson's pitching philosophy and much more. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Brock’s Gap Brewing Company (Hoover, AL). Subscribe to the Highway To Hoov...
Aug 21, 2023•24 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by new Missouri head baseball coach Kerrick Jackson. They discuss Jackson's return to Columbia, where he served as an assistant from 2011-15; his decision to hire former Tiger head coach Tim Jamieson as his pitching coach; and how he hopes to change the narrative around the program. Additionally, they talk about what success looks like for Mizzou in 2024 and beyond. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Br...
Aug 14, 2023•33 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge each draft a team made up of players that transferred to an SEC program this offseason, taking into account projected playing time, projected defensive position, and previous production. There's a long way to go between now and the start of the season, so this is an inherently risky exercise, but there are certainly some safe bets among this group of talented players. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Brock’s Gap...
Aug 07, 2023•52 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the assistant coach movement around the SEC. They talk about the high-profile pitching coach changes at LSU and Mississippi State, the new coaching staffs at Alabama, Georgia and Missouri, and the influx of pitching coaches with pro baseball coaching backgrounds. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Brock’s Gap Brewing Company (Hoover, AL). Subscribe to the Highway To Hoover Podcast: Apple | Spotify Learn mo...
Jul 27, 2023•45 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge each pick an overlooked storyline for each SEC West team. Among those are Arkansas' continued success in finding impact position player transfers, the emergence of Alabama relief ace Alton Davis II and Kemp Alderman having a season that in many years would have earned him SEC player of the year honors. The Highway To Hoover Podcast is brought to you by Brock’s Gap Brewing Company (Hoover, AL). Subscribe to the Highway To Hoover P...
Jul 20, 2023•37 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge look back at the 2023 season by discussing an overlooked storyline for each team in the SEC East. Among those are the impressive performance in Omaha for Florida's Ty Evans, Chris Maldonado emerging as Vanderbilt's most impactful freshman and Tennessee's Kirby Connell mastering the left specialist role. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 06, 2023•31 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap the MCWS finals between LSU and Florida. They discuss the highlights of LSU's run that will live forever as we look back on the series, what the Tigers' win means in the big picture, and the overlooked plays that made the national title possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 28, 2023•28 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge preview the CWS finals matchup between Florida and LSU. They discuss the keys to the series for each team and how the park playing big this week will impact the teams. Additionally, they put a bow on Tennessee's season, which ended earlier this week, and talk about the recent SEC news involving the transfer portal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...
Jun 24, 2023•43 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge preview Florida, LSU and Tennessee in the College World Series. They discuss the Gators being in the more manageable of the two brackets, how the game between LSU and Tennessee on Saturday night could be the most electric atmosphere in Charles Schwab Field history and they give predictions for the series. They also touch on Alabama hiring Rob Vaughn as its new head coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
Jun 15, 2023•34 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the recent coaching hires at Missouri and Georgia, and the likelihood that Alabama interim coach Jason Jackson will stay on after the season. They also look back at the regional weekend and preview this weekend's super regional matchups. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 09, 2023•51 min
On this episode of Highway To Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge take a quick look back at the SEC Tournament before jumping into previewing all ten regionals involving SEC clubs. They discuss which regionals are the toughest, which are the softest, and how teams will set up their pitching ahead of the weekend. 00:33 Reflecting on the 2023 SEC Baseball Tournament 04:50 The Pros and Cons of the SEC Baseball Tournament 08:59 Discussing the Upcoming NCAA Regionals 10:22 Gainesville Regional 12:12...
May 30, 2023•52 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap week 13 around the SEC. They discuss Florida sweeping Vanderbilt and Arkansas winning its marquee series against South Carolina. They also talk about LSU's bullpen woes and how that might affect the Tigers in the postseason. Finally, they run through the league and break down every team's postseason positioning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
May 15, 2023•55 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Jacob Rudner of 247 Sports to talk Florida baseball. They discuss how early it was apparent that this team was extraordinarily talented, the duality of the starting rotation being supremely talented and somewhat inconsistent and the offense checking all the boxes needed to check to be a powerhouse. Additionally, they talk about the urgency among the players on the roster to make a deep postseason run after being eliminated in home regi...
May 11, 2023•26 min
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap week 12 around the SEC. They discuss Alabama's emotional week that was capped off by a series win over Vanderbilt and Auburn handing LSU its first series loss of the season. Additionally, they discuss the SEC postseason picture, from the number of top-eight seeds the SEC will get and where the host discussion stands, all the way down to the battle to get to Hoover. D1Baseball is going to Hoover! Join SEC Extra‘s Joe Healy a...
May 09, 2023•59 min
