In The Circle
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Hailey Dolcini Back In The Circle
July 05, 2022 03:34 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBAs we recover from one of the most news-filled weekends in recent memory, we attempt to get back on track on our latest edition of In The Circle. In our latest episode, we chat with Texas' Hailey Dolcini as she reflects on this past season and postseason in Austin. She shares with Eric Lopez what led her to go to Texas for her final season, her stellar career, and what she is working on next. Texas fans will like the answer they hear to that question. Afterward, Victor Anderson joins t...
Nicole Dickson Takes Over New Mexico Softball, Transfers and ACC-Big 10 Challenge
June 30, 2022 11:30 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBIn our latest edition of In The Circle, our "New Faces in New Places" series continues as Eric Lopez chats with New Mexico's new Head Coach Nicole Dickson. She discusses her decision to leave Stephen F. Austin and her expectations for the Lobos. She also shares her hectic schedule since taking over, working with her new Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez, coaching in a talented Mountain West conference, and more. After the interview, the guys have plenty to say as they have more transfers t...
College Softball New Face, In New Place, Eric Newell heads to Troy
June 27, 2022 02:56 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBOur latest edition of In The Circle begins our "New Faces in New Places" series with Victor Anderson's interview with new Troy Head Coach Eric Newell. In his first national interview since becoming Troy's new leader, Coach Newell shares the difficulty of his decision to leave Auburn-Montgomery and how his family's support led him to jump. Coach also reflects on his time at AUM, the keys to his success, and what Troy fans can expect from their program in the coming seasons. Eric Lopez t...
New Devil In Charge at Arizona State Softball
June 23, 2022 03:44 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBArizona State has found its new leader; we will break it down in our latest edition of In The Circle. Justin McLeod from Extra Inning Softball was one of the first to break the news of Megan Bartlett heading to Tempe to take over the Sun Devil program. We discuss the process that led to her hiring and what is next for Arizona State and Texas. Justin also shared his thoughts on the new hires at Texas Tech and Akron, Cindy Ball-Malone's extension at UCF, and a new awards concept showcasing exc...
College Softball Transfer Portal is Filling Up
June 20, 2022 02:46 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBAfter taking the week off (well, at least Eric had the week off), the boys are back with a new edition of In The Circle. There was plenty of movement in the transfer portal, which led off the show. The guys look at some of the new landing spots for familiar faces, some SEC powers boosting up their rosters in the process, and a couple non-Power five names in the Portal to keep your eye on. One person who had to navigate through the Portal recently joined Eric Lopez, UCF pitcher Kama Woodal...
In the Circle "Best of" the 2022 WCWS
June 16, 2022 03:52 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBOur In The Circle Livestreams on YouTube had record-breaking numbers during the Women's College World Series. Thank you for being so supportive. Today's episode will feature some of the best interviews and soundbites from #ITCLive. Victor Anderson will serve as your guide through some of the best moments during our WCWS Coverage. During this "Best Of" edition, we'll hear from Illinois Associate Head Coach Laura Trout, WIU Head Coach Alisa Goler, Depaul HC Tracy Adix-Zins, Pac-12 Network Anal...
Final Thoughts on History
June 13, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBWith the afterglow of Oklahoma's sixth National Championship still fresh, it's time to put a bow on it with our latest episode. Victor Anderson is joined by Softball America Lead Editor Kayla Lombardo, who was in Oklahoma City to witness the Sooners' coronation. She breaks down where the 2022 Sooners rank among the greats in the sport and the continued growth of the sport. Kayla also chats about the record crowds in Oklahoma City, recaps this year's WCWS, and her thoughts on how the game can ...
Andrea Vaughan Talks NCAA DII Softball Championship, Keith Parr Talks DIII
June 09, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 28 MBIt's a new episode of In The Circle, and you must have won a national championship to make this episode. Victor Anderson will be your host and has two interviews with the newest national championship head coaches lined up for you. First, Victor chats with Rogers State Head Coach Andrea Vaughan as she continues her media tour after bringing home the first national title in Hillcats history. The NFCA Central Region Staff of the Year leader reflects on the run her team made en route to the titl...
2022 WCWS Semifinal Recap, Championship Preview
June 07, 2022 14:00 - 50 minutes - 20.3 MBAfter witnessing one of the most memorable semifinal rounds in WCWS history, we are down to two long-standing rivals playing for the national title. On our latest episode of In The Circle, we break down how Oklahoma and Texas made it to the Championship Series and reflect on UCLA and Oklahoma State's seasons. We then are joined by a two-time National Champion and a member of Team Mexico, Nicole Mendes. She chats with Eric Lopez about how she got into broadcasting after a stellar career at Ok...
2022 Softball WCWS Preview with Jenna Becerra and Justin McLeod
June 02, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 49.3 MBWe have finally made it to Oklahoma City, and we're ready to break all of it down in our latest edition of In The Circle. Today's episode is a replay of our Livestream Wednesday night, where frequent guests Jenna Becerra and Justin McLeod joined Victor Anderson and Eric Lopez. It had all of the usual funny and insightful analysis you come to expect and Eric venting about the All-American selection process.
2022 NCAA Softball Super Regionals Recap, News on Texas A&M Softball
May 31, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 24.2 MBAfter an unprecedented weekend of Super Regionals, we return to break down everything that happened in our latest episode. Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson recap all eight Super Regional matchups, including the wild finale in Tempe between Northwestern and Arizona State, including high praise for two particular individuals. We also talk about the stunning Game three in Blacksburg, Arizona's run to Oklahoma City, and Texas knocking off Arkansas. Also, more names are off the list for Texas A&M. W...
2022 NCAA Super Regional Softball Preview, Jenna Becerra Talks Stanford
May 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBAfter another senseless shooting, we will do our best to provide a distraction and some entertainment on today's podcast. Victor Anderson leads off the show with his thoughts and words about the shooting and calls for more unity. Eric Lopez joins the show, and the guys share their thoughts on all of the Super Regional match-ups. We also chatted with Pac-12 Network analyst Jenna Becerra, who called Stanford's historic regional victory versus Alabama. She breaks down the Cardinals and their pa...
Mayhem in College Softball, 2022 Regional Recap
May 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBIt was a weekend in college softball, unlike any other. On this episode of In The Circle, Victor Anderson and Eric Lopez were ON THE FIELD after UCF punched their ticket to Super Regionals and shared their immediate thoughts on the Knights' historic run continuing. We hear from the Knights during their post-game media availability, including Head Coach Cindy Ball-Malone. Justin McLeod from Extra Inning Softball joins Eric to break down all the regional action, including stunners from Talla...
2022 NCAA Softball Tournament Preview Show
May 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBWith the NCAA Tournament gearing up this weekend, we preview ALL 16 regionals in this edition of In The Circle. Naturally, we start local, where we hear from UCF's Cindy Ball-Malone and Michigan's Carol Hutchins on their thoughts on the Orlando regional. We also will listen to Oklahoma Head Coach Patty Gasso with the latest on Sooner pitcher Jordy Bahl. We will also air our other interviews from Selection Sunday with Texas play-by-play voice Andrew Haynes and Pac-12 Network analyst Jenna...
The 2022 NCAA Softball Tournament Field Is Set, We Preview the Bracket
May 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBSelection Sunday has come and gone with a Field of 64 in place. In this episode, we break it all down with Eric Lopez, Victor Anderson, and Justin McLeod. They reflect on how the committee did with selecting the Field and Eric's reaction to UCF getting a chance to host as a national seed. We also will playback our interviews from Sunday's live stream with ACC Network Xtra commentator and for Seminole Caylan Arnold. So much to discuss that you will not want to miss this episode. (Sidenote: Ou...
Basking In The Sunshine (State Conference)
May 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBFresh off the heels of a wild Selection Monday for DII and DIII, we get ready for it all on our latest episode of In The Circle. Victor Anderson runs the show this week and talks with two coaches who'll be making history this weekend. First, we hear from 2022 Sunshine State Conference Coach of the Year Julie LeMaire from Nova Southeastern. The Sharks won a share of their first-ever SSC championship and will battle Alabama-Huntsville in their Opening Round game in Montgomery, Alabama. Coach L...
College Softball Selection Sunday Nears, Gray Robertson Talks Bama and SEC Softball
May 09, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBWe're less than a week away from Selection Sunday, and we have more questions than answers. This episode breaks down the biggest storylines from the Power 5 conferences as we enter the final week before the NCAA Tournament. Eric talks about the impact Arizona State's series win versus UCLA could have on their chances of sneaking into the Top 8. We then speak with "Out of the Box" co-host and Alabama play-by-play voice Gray Robertson about the SEC Tournament and the outlook for the Crimson Ti...
Kenzie Fowler Talks Pac-12 Softball, and We Talk Bedlam Softball, DII, and More
May 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBWe're full steam ahead on the In The Circle ship heading straight towards the postseason. In today's episode, we preview The Bedlam Series and the implications on the line for the Sooners and Cowgirls. We hear from Oklahoma's Patty Gasso during her weekly media availability, and she gives her thoughts on the potential future of the series. Next, we head west, where Pac-12 supremacy is at stake between UCLA and Arizona State. We chat with Pac-12 Network analyst Kenize Fowler who will be on th...
The #Mayhem Started Early
May 02, 2022 14:05 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBAs the calendar turns #MAYhem has begun. We have all of it covered in this latest edition of In The Circle. First, Victor chats with Extra Inning Softball's Justin McLeod about Texas Tech's sudden and stunning change, which broke on Sunday. Along with Eric Lopez, the guys look back at the recent troubles in Lubbock, how it falls on the athletic department, and is Texas Tech a viable job? Next, Eric chats with ESPN's Jessica Mendoza, who will be part of this week's Thursday Throwdown betwee...
Tragic Strikes the Softball World
April 28, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 22.3 MBAs the softball world mourns the sudden passing of JMU's Lauren Bernett, our episode will reflect on her life and the continuing fight for mental health. We discuss the impact social media and increasing pressures have on softball players and us as a society. The guys open up and share their personal experiences during this episode. We also will air Eric Lopez's interview from Monday with Boston Head Coach Ashley Waters. This weekend, the Terriers enter the nation's longest winning streak...
Sandy Atkins Talks NCAA Softball Selection Process, Recap of DI and DII Softball Action
April 25, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 23.5 MBWith Selection Sunday less than a month away, it's time for one of our newest pastimes on In The Circle. Eric Lopez chats with DI Softball Committee Chairwoman Sandy Atkins in-depth about the selection process. They discuss various subjects from hosting criteria, making the field of 64, seeding teams, and other key topics. This is a must-listen interview if you were ever wondering what goes through the process. Atkins also discusses what she's learned from being on the committee in the last ...
Mary Kay Amicone Talks Weber State Softball, NCAA Softball DII and DIII Rankings
April 21, 2022 04:39 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBIt's Thursday, which means a new episode of In The Circle, and the boys have A LOT to say. They always have a lot today, but more so today than usual. We start with Victor's thoughts on the initial DII and DIII regional rankings. He looks at how the initial rankings match up with his mock rankings from #D2Tuesdays and how it could look down the road. It also includes the possibility that the two schools that played for the National Championship (West Texas A&M and Biloa) could miss the tourn...
Cindy Ball-Malone Talks UCF Softball, Oklahoma Drops a Game, DII Takeaways
April 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 25.7 MBAs we return from Easter, we have plenty to discuss on the latest episode of In The Circle. The guys start the show from the UCF Softball Complex, recapping UCF's series sweep over East Carolina. Eric Lopez chats with UCF Head Coach Cindy Ball-Malone and Assistant Coach Whitney Jones. The two talk about the team's success so far in 2022, their connection with Washington HC Heather Tarr, and working together at UCF. Coach Ball-Malone also talks about being a part of Team USA's coaching staff t...
We Preview a Big Weekend in DI College Softball, DII Talk with Stef Ewing
April 14, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBBefore searching for Easter eggs and waiting for that Easter brunch, please tune in to our latest episode of In The Circle. We kick off the show previewing two of the big series this weekend; Oklahoma vs. Texas and Arkansas vs. Kentucky. We hear from Oklahoma Head Coach Patty Gasso and Kentucky Coach Rachel Lawson during their media availability. We also look at some of the other important series in DI Softball. Afterward, we deep dive into DII as Victor Anderson chats with Cal State Sa...
College Softball's Red River Showdown, Another Wild Weekend and The Pac-12
April 11, 2022 02:17 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIt's Monday, and you know what that means! It's a brand new edition of In The Circle, and Victor Anderson is running the show (and making sure he's legal with the hosting position). We preview the upcoming Red River Showdown with Texas Softball play-by-play voice Andrew Haynes. He chats with Vic about the Longhorns' recent hot streak, the addition of Hailey Dolcini, what Texas needs to do to pull the upset, and their impending move to the SEC. Eric Lopez and Justin McLeod from Extra I...
It's All About The NCAA College Softball Brackets (For Now)
April 07, 2022 03:54 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBIt's Thursday, and you know what that means! It means a new edition of In The Circle, and the theme for today's episode is Bracketology. Eric Lopez chats with Justin McLeod from Extra Inning Softball about ELo's latest Bracketology. They talk about how last week's results impacted the national seeding landscape, who's in, who's out, and who's in the mix to host. Afterward, Victor Anderson and Eric chat about Florida State's win at Florida Wednesday night and how that can impact who is s...
College Softball Weekend In Review and A New Award
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 19.8 MBMany things went down this weekend, and we break it all down in our latest edition of In The Circle. Eric Lopez shares his thoughts on seeing Virginia Tech and their pitching shut down UCF in person on Sunday. How confident is Eric in the Hokies and their championship aspirations? Victor chimes in about a wild ACC series and how it impacts Notre Dame and Georgia Tech. The guys also recap the action around the SEC, Pac-12, Big Ten, Big 12, etc. Victor Anderson gives a taste of what to expe...
In The Circle-Mania
March 31, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 22.6 MBOur tribute to the late, great Joan Joyce continues on the newest edition of In The Circle. Eric Lopez chats with MLB.com writer Matt Monagan about his feature on Joan Joyce as he explored her great athletic career, including playing in the LPGA. He also mentions her other exploits, as well as facing Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, and more. Victor Anderson and Eric then preview the upcoming weekend in college softball, including a pivotal series in the Mountain West, a marquee non-conference...
RIP Joan Joyce of FAU Softball, Chris Plank Talks OU, Recap of Weekend
March 28, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBToday's episode kicks off with our tribute to legendary FAU Head Coach Joan Joyce, who suddenly passed away Saturday night. We reflect on her legacy to the game and hear from several coaches, including Tim Walton and Beth Torina. Victor Anderson shared his time following Coach Joyce when UCF battled FAU in the ASUN from 2002 to 2005. We press forward as Coach would want by chatting with the voice of the reigning National Champion Oklahoma Sooners, Chris Plank. He looks back at OU's dramat...
UCF vs USF Softball, BIG 10, and American Open Conference Play
March 24, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBIt's time to kick off conference play in the American and B1G Ten this weekend, and we break it all down on the latest edition of In The Circle. We first head up I-4 to Tampa, where we chat with USF ESPN+ announcer Ryan Urquhart who'll be calling UCF-USF this weekend. Ryan shares his keys for the series, the Bulls season, and Queen Georgina. We head to the B1G Ten and our conversation with Nebraska Softball play-by-play voice Nate Rohr who'll be in Ann Arbor watching the Huskers battle Mi...
Ashley Burkhardt Talks Softball Career, Pac-12 Opening Weekend and Jada Cody
March 21, 2022 02:03 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBIt's Monday. You know what that means. It means a new edition of In The Circle with plenty to talk about. We recap a wild opening weekend in the Pac-12, including Cal's series win over No. 7 Washington plus a UCLA Bruin during something that hadn't been done since 1988. We also will hear from the nation's leader in RBIs, UCF's Jada Cody, as the Knights ran their winning streak to 15 straight after sweeping Furman. Then, Eric Lopez chats with former All-Big Ten Performer Ashley Burkhardt. ...
Jessica Allister Talks Hot Start For Stanford Softball, Jenna Becerra Talks Pac-12
March 17, 2022 04:08 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBIt's Thursday, and you know what that means. It means a new edition of In The Circle with plenty of Stanford flavor. First, Eric Lopez talks with Stanford Head Coach Jessica Allister about the Cardinal 18-4 start to their season as they head into a huge tournament at Mizzou this weekend. Coach also shares what it was like seeing her pitching staff throw three consecutive no-hitters, including a perfect game. She also talks about the Pac-12 Tournament in 2023, her former teammate Jessica Mend...
Jocelyn Alo Break College Softball Record, Georgina Corrick Talks USF, We Talk SEC Softball
March 14, 2022 03:15 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBIt's all about royalty on the latest episode of In The Circle. First, we look back at Jocelyn Alo's record breaking blast this past weekend in her home state of Hawaii. We hear from the new Home Run Queen herself as well as how the coverage of her chase from history differs from when Lauren Chamberlain set the previous record. From royalty at the plate to royalty in the circle, we then head to Tampa where USF's Georgina Corrick has been one of the biggest stories this season. She chats wi...
Milestone Wins and Mind-Numbing RPI in College Softball
March 10, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBIt’s time for another edition of In The Circle with the boys chomping at the bit to break down Before getting into that, Victor sits down with USC Upstate’s Chris Hawkins who became the newest member of the 1,000 Win Club last weekend in DeLand. Coach shares his thoughts on reaching the historic milestone as well as facing his former All-American and current Stetson Head Coach Shelli Robinson last week. He also chats about his teams historic start to the season, the depth of his roster, how ...
Yvette Girouard, Softball Greatness, and Getting Gifts
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBAnother exciting week of softball is in the books, and it's time to break it all down on this latest edition of In The Circle. The guy's breakdown Virginia Tech's sweep of Clemson, Bama rolling again, and some historic feats that took place in Tampa, DeLand & Orlando. One of the guys makes a bold declaration during the opening innings of the show. Eric then talks with Hall of Fame Head Coach and commentator Yvette Girouard about calling Louisiana/LSU last weekend and what she expects from...
Kristie Fox Talks UNLV and Moutain West Softball, Upset-filled Wednesday
March 03, 2022 03:59 - 57 minutes - 22.9 MBIt's a new month and a new episode of In The Circle. In today's episode, Eric Lopez chats with UNLV Head Coach Kristie Fox about the Rebel's 12-2 start and their outlook so far in 2022. She also discusses her upcoming return to Arizona and facing her former teammate Caitlin Lowe at Mike Candrea Field, a preview of the Mountain West, and more. We also look at how softball could benefit from MLB's current lockout and recap an upset-filled Wednesday as both Virginia Tech & Florida fell to C-...
Rachel Garcia Talks SDSU Softball, Records Fall in Durham, and Florida vs UCF
February 28, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBOn the latest edition of In The Circle, Victor Anderson takes over as your host while Eric Lopez recovers from an epic Sunday tilt between Florida and UCF. That didn't stop him from chatting with current San Diego State Volunteer Assistant and two-time National POY Rachel Garcia. Eric and Rachel discuss what led her to the coaching side, signing with Athletes Unlimited, her playing days at UCLA, and much more. Victor then brings in Justin McLeod from Extra Innings Softball to break down t...
Record Breaking Softball Stuffed Show
February 24, 2022 04:07 - 2 hours - 60.9 MBWith so much softball to talk about on our latest episode of In The Circle, it's best to break down what's on the show so you can follow along. Chasing History: 2:37-41:00 Our episode discusses Jocelyn Alo's pursuit of Lauren Chamberlain's Home Run record this weekend at Mary Nutter. We hear from Alo, Chamberlain, and Patty Gasso leading to their trip to California. We also discuss Michigan's Carol Hutchins quest to become the winningest coach in Division 1 history. Wolverine Ace Megan Be...
An Elite Recap of the St Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational Softball Tournament
February 21, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBStart your week with a new edition of In The Circle as we break down all the happenings this weekend at the St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational presented by Wilson. Eric Lopez, Victor Anderson, and Justin McLeod of Extra Innings Softball share their thoughts on the teams, the storylines, the games, and the broadcasts. They also chat about the return of Danielle Lawrie to the booth and the continuing rise of Madison Shipman as one of the elite analysts in the sport.
Danielle Lawrie Telling It Like It Is
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 24.9 MBWith the SPC Elite Invitational starting this week, we have a chance to talk about this marquee event and all things softball with ESPN Softball Analyst, and Bronze Medalist Danielle Lawrie. In her first extensive conversation since winning the Bronze, she talks with Eric Lopez. She discusses her experience at Summer Olympics last year, winning the Bronze medal with Team Canada, and the ups and downs of the previous two years. Lawrie also talks about returning to ESPN this week as part of the...
College Softball Week One Observations and More Jenna Becerra
February 14, 2022 13:25 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBWeek 1 of College Softball is in the books and we're going to talk about where we were on this episode. Well, Eric and Justin McLeod from Extra Innings Softball will while Victor has the show off after calling the action at the Northern Lights Southern Nights tournament. We recap what Justin saw in Leesburg and some of the biggest storylines heading into Clearwater. Plus, we have Part 2 of our chat with Jenna Becerra from Bleav in Softball as she talks about how she got into broadcasting ...
Charging On with UCF Softball Head Coach Cindy Ball-Malone
February 09, 2022 03:39 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBWe wrap up our opening week extravaganza on In The Circle by heading down I-4 to Orlando and our chat with UCF Head Coach Cindy Ball-Malone. After a trip to the regional finals in 2021, the Knights field a talented but young roster in 2022, which will be tested early and often, which Coach talks to Eric Lopez about. She also chats about her former ace Alea White going into coaching and returning to her alma mater Pacific & her former coach Brian Kolze. We then look ahead to some of the mat...
South Florida Softball: Running with Ken Eriksen and The Bulls
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBAs the 2022 Division 1 season gets ever closer, we are full speed ahead and in this episode, we are running with the Bulls. The USF Bulls that is as Eric Lopez chats with USF Head Coach Ken Eriksen. The two talk about life now with Coach Eriksen's focus solely on the USF program after leading Team USA to Silver in Tokyo. Coach also shares his thoughts on his ball club for 2022, his recent induction into the Tampa Sports Hall of Fame and a wide array of subjects. We also will hear from one...
Season Preview Spectacular
February 07, 2022 01:53 - 2 hours - 61.7 MBIT'S GAME WEEK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!! Start it off right with In The Circle as Eric Lopez has his annual chat with two of our favorites. First, ESPN's Amanda Scarborough joins us to breakdown the SEC, Big 12, Pac 12, Big 10, and ACC. How will the ACC shakeout and can they send multiple teams to Oklahoma City? Can the Big 12 get three teams to Oklahoma City? Where will the Big 10 be after Michigan and Northwestern? Those are some of the questions that will be asked with Amanda. Then, we b...
Badgers, Lady Buffs, and Big Announcements
February 03, 2022 02:28 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBWe're rolling along here at In The Circle with no signs of slowing down. On today's episode, we continue with our look at the Big 10 as we visit with Wisconsin Head Coach Yvette Healy as the Badgers prepare for the 2021 season and how they'll navigate the Big Ten. As a caveat, Coach Healy's interview took place prior to the news that former Big Ten Player of the Year Kayla Konwent would return to the Badgers for this season. Victor also shares his thoughts on the Northern Lights, Southern...
Breaking Down Big Ten Softball in 2022
February 02, 2022 03:07 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBFebruary means college softball is upon us (THANK GOODNESS). We kick off the month in the Big Ten and our first stop is in Bloomington with Indiana Associate Head Coach Kendall Fearn. She chats with Eric about the Hoosiers' outlook for the upcoming season and being on Coach Shonda Stanton's staff going back to her time at Marshall. She also shares stories about her playing career at UNLV where she played for Lonni Alameda We then head over to Minneapolis and talking Golden Gophers with Mi...
Kenny Gajewski Talks Oklahoma State Softball
January 31, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 24.9 MBWe wrap up the biggest month in In The Circle history by chatting with Oklahoma State Head Coach Kenny Gajewski. The Cowgirls come into 2022 with high expectations and are primed for their third straight Women's College World Series appearance & a national championship. Coach G joins Eric Lopez to talk about the Cowgirls 2022 season outlook and how his team is preparing for the season. He also broke down that late-night/early morning tilt against Florida State last year in Oklahoma City which...
SEC/Big 12 Challenge: Softball Edition
January 27, 2022 14:10 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBWith the SEC/Big 12 challenge taking place this weekend on the hardwood, In The Circle is putting a softball spin to it on this episode. We first finish our tour in the SEC by traveling to Athens and chatting with new Georgia Head Coach Tony Baldwin. He speaks with Eric Lopez about his transition to Head Coach and assembling his coaching staff. Coach Baldwin also talks about his talent-rich team coming into 2022 and navigating the always rugged SEC. Afterward, we travel to Lawrence, Kansas, ...
Back on Rocky Top with Tennessee Softball Coach Karen Weekly
January 26, 2022 03:24 - 1 hour - 25.8 MBOur tour of the SEC continues on this edition of In The Circle. This time, we make our way to Rocky Top with our conversation with Tennessee Head Coach Karen Weekly. After last season ended earlier than expected, Coach Weekly chats about the outlook for the Lady Vols in 2022 and a different-looking dugout with Ralph Weekly retiring (He won't be too far away, as she shares). She also talks about the addition of Chris Malveaux to the staff and his impact on the offense. We also discuss the exp...
Back Again with Beth Torina
January 24, 2022 00:29 - 49 minutes - 19.7 MBWe kick off another week on the podcast by heading on up to Baton Rouge and our annual chat with LSU's Beth Torina. Coach Torina talks with Eric Lopez about the Tigers' 2022 outlook including another challenging non-conference schedule and the keys to get them to Oklahoma City for the fifth time under her leadership. She also reflects on the impact of two women in her life who recently got inducted to their respective hall of fames; LSU's Yvette Giraurd and Houston's Angel Shamblin. The ...