In The Circle
585 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsD1Softball presents In The Circle with Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson. They bring you the latest news, views, previews, & reviews on all things softball from college.
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Sara Moulton Talks Business, Olympics and NPF, Replay is Coming to NCAA Softball in 2022
August 16, 2021 02:43 - 1 hour - 24.7 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to the news that the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Thursday approved implementing video review and allowing coaches to have two video review challenges beginning in the 2022 season. The two also discuss a rule change that went under the radar that has nothing to do with replay. Eric also speaks with former Minnesota All-American pitcher and two-time NPF Champion with the Chicago Bandits Sara Moulton. Sara discu...
Shellie Robinson Talks Stetson Softball and Career, Alex Powers Retires
August 12, 2021 10:31 - 1 hour - 25.2 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with new Stetson Head Coach Shellie Robinson. The two discuss her taking over the Hatters program for Frank Griffin, who retired back in May. She also talks about Growing up in Deland, Her playing career at USC Upstate, and the NPF. Also, in the episode, we have a throwback Thursday to our April 22 interview with Alex Powers, who retired from playing softball last week.
Softball Conference Realignment, Justin McLeod and NPF Suspends Operations
August 09, 2021 12:15 - 1 hour - 42 MBAfter taking the weekend off, the boys are back at it and are joined by Justin McLeod of Justin's World as they go in-depth about Texas and Oklahoma's move to the SEC & what it will mean for the sport of softball. The guy's breakdown of how the SEC Tournament and conference schedule could look like and what times will be impacted the most with the move. They also share what's next for the remaining Big 12 members and what conferences they could wind up in. Plus, Justin shares his thoughts on...
Danielle Henderson Talks UMass Softball, Coaching Playing and Winning Gold
August 02, 2021 19:19 - 43 minutes - 17.5 MBIn our latest episode, we chat with Danielle Henderson about returning to UMass to become their new Head Coach. Henderson reflects on her playing career at UMass, where she was a three-time All-American, made two WCWS appearances (1997 and 1998), and received the 1999 Honda Sports Award. She also discusses playing for Team USA in the 2000 Summer Olympics and winning Gold, playing for legendary UMass Head Coach Elaine Sortino, and more. Victor Anderson also shares his thoughts on the NPF su...
New UMass Head Coach Danielle Henderson Joins The Show
August 02, 2021 14:59 - 43 minutes - 17.5 MBOn our latest episode, we chat with Danielle Henderson about returning to UMass to become their new Head Coach. Henderson reflects on her playing career at UMass where she was a three-time All-American, made two WCWS appearances (1997 and 1998), and received the 1999 Honda Sports Award. She also discusses playing for Team USA in the 2000 Summer Olympics and winning Gold, playing for legendary UMass Head Coach Elaine Sortino and more. Victor also shares his thoughts on the NPF suspendi...
Dot Richardson Breaks Down Team USA, the Olympics, Future and Liberty Softball
July 28, 2021 11:19 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBIn this episode, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to Japan winning the gold medal game over Team USA. The two also talk about what it means for Team USA and Softball in the Olympics moving forward. Also, in the episode, Eric talks with two-time Gold medalist and Liberty head coach Dot Richardson who discussed The gold medal game and Softball being back in the Olympics. She talks about what needs to happen next for the sport at the International level. Richardson also reflected on the 1...
Lauren Lappin Talks Arizona Softball, Olympics and a Gold Medal Game Preview
July 26, 2021 10:39 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with New Arizona assistant coach Lauren Lappin. The two discuss her joining the Wildcats staff, reuniting with Caitlin Lowe, being part of the Olympics in 2008, and seeing Softball back in the Olympics. Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson preview the USA-Japan Gold Medal game and if a typhoon possibly hitting Japan this week impacted the team.
Chrissy Schoonmaker Talks George Washington Softball, Olymic Recaps and Thoughts
July 22, 2021 12:11 - 1 hour - 24.1 MBIn this episode, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson talk with "Bleavin Softball" Podcast host Jenna Becera about Team USA's 1-0 win over Canada at the Summer Olympics. They talk about positives and negatives for Team USA through the first two games of the Olympics. Also, in the episode, Eric talks with new George Washington Head Coach Chrissy Schoonmaker about taking over the GW program and her journey from a player at South Carolina to her coaching career and more.
Tokyo Olympic Softball Preview, Shanna McBroom 2021 NCAA DII National Player of the Year
July 19, 2021 10:47 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson preview the Olympics Softball event. Team USA will play its first game at 11:00 PM ET on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The two break down each of the six teams and discuss what each will need to do to have a successful tournament. Also, in the episode, Eric talks with NCAA DII National Player of the Year Shanna McBroom of West Texas AM. McBroom talks about her teams' national title run and reflects on her softball career, includi...
Shannon Saile Talks Sooner Softball Title, Pitching Clinics, Starting Pitching Later and More
July 15, 2021 10:58 - 49 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, Eric Lopez talks with former Oklahoma pitcher Shannon Saile about the Sooners' run to the National Championship. Saile talks about the upcoming pitching lessons she will be hosting on July 25th. She also discusses her career and how she was late to becoming a pitcher; what she learned from coaches like Patty Gasso, Jen Rocha at OU, and more. Plus, Victor Anderson checks in after calling USSSA-Florida softball games this week.
Stacy May-Johnson Talks Fresno State Softball, Coaching Changes Galore in College Softball
July 12, 2021 10:35 - 49 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, Eric Lopez talks with new Fresno State Head Coach Stacy May-Johnson about her journey, playing for legendary Head Coach Gayle Blevins at Iowa, coaching, and more. The dive into her expectations for the Fresno State program. Later in the show, Eric and Victor Anderson discuss J.T. Damico leaving Washington to join Tony Baldwin's staff at Georgia and its ramifications in the coaching community. Also, Chelsea Wilkerson returns to Georgia as the pitching coach. Plus, Megan Lan...
Transfers and Coaches On the Move, Justin McCleod Joins the Show
July 08, 2021 10:29 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Justin's World's Justin McCleod as they break down the big moves so far in the player's transfer portal and the coaching carousel, including lots of new faces in the Mountain West. Eric and Justin also discussed the WCWS beating the CWS in TV Viewership and what softball commentator they see as the future of the sport?
Virginia Wesleyan 3x National Champion Hanna Hull Joins The Show
July 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBOn this episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with 3-time National Champion and 3x National Pitcher of Year winner Hanna Hull who chat's about Virginia Wesleyan's championship run in 2021, playing for Brandon Elliott, and her legendary playing career. Also on the episode, Eric and Victor discuss the impact that the new Name Image and Likeness rules will have in college softball. Plus, the guys talk about the Women's College World Series beating College World Series in TV viewership and ...
Tribute to Ralph Weekly
June 28, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, we reflect and look back at Tennessee Co-Head Coach Ralph Weekly's career after announcing his retirement last week.
Megan Gibson Talks Camp and Career, Ralph Weekly Retires from Tennessee, Georgia Hires Tony Baldwin
June 24, 2021 14:26 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to the news of Tennessee Co-Head Coach Ralph Weekly announcing his retirement on Wednesday. The guys talk about his legacy and who could be joining Karen Weekly's Vols staff. Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor talk about Georgia's Hire of Tony Baldwin and hear from Baldwin and Georgia Athletic Director Josh Brooks. Eric talks with Texas AM Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and three-time All-American Megan Gibson. Th...
Justin Shults On Being Boise State's New Softball Coach, Oddici Alexander Joins Pride, FGCL Opening Weekend
June 21, 2021 10:48 - 35 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with New Boise State Head Coach Justin Shults, who discusses what it was about Boise that he knew was the right time to be a head coach. Shults talks about the philosophy he will bring to Boise State and what he has learned from his time at previous stops that prepared him for this opportunity. Also, in the episode, Victor discusses Oddici Alexander joining the USSSA Pride. He also talks about his time at the Florida Gulf Coast League (FGC...
A Look Back at Lu Harris Champer's Georgia Softball Coaching Career
June 17, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with former Georgia Bulldog great Kristyn Sandberg about Georgia's Head Coach Lu Harris Champer's sudden retirement from Georgia. Sandberg shares some of her stories of Coach Champer and more. Also, in the episode, Victor Anderson plays back clips from former Georgia players Alisa Goler, Megan Wiggins, and Tony Baldwin. Then, one by Gerry Glasco on what it was like working for Champer, we wrap with Lu Harris Champer's clip.
A Salute to Arizona Softball Head Coach Mike Candrea and His Career
June 14, 2021 10:41 - 2 hours - 58.3 MBIn this episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Kenzie Fowler about Arizona Head Coach Mike Candrea, who, after 36 seasons, retired last week. The two also discuss Caitlin Lowe becoming the new Head Coach. Fowler shares some of her memories of Candrea and more. UNLV Head Coach Kristie Fox joins the show and talks about the Candrea retirement and Lowe being named head coach. Fox played for Candrea at Arizona (2004-2007), having won two national titles. We also playback past intervie...
Oklahoma Wins 2021 NCAA Softball Championship, Jenna Becerra Breaks it Down
June 11, 2021 14:58 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez is joined by Pac-12 Network analyst and "Bleavin Softball" Podcast host Jenna Becerra as we break down Oklahoma's 5-1 win over Florida State to win the National Championship. Lopez and Becerra look at what went right for Oklahoma and what went wrong for FSU, Hit some off-season big topics for softball, and more. Victor also discusses his thoughts from being at WCWS for the last week and lasting memories and moments from it.
2021 Women's College World Series Coverage, Madison Shipman Talks Career, Broadcasting and WCWS
June 07, 2021 11:36 - 1 hour - 24.7 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Victor Anderson comes to us from the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, OK. Eric Lopez talks with ESPN/SEC Network and former Tennessee Volunteer great Madison Shipman. Shipman discusses how she got into broadcasting after a stellar career at Tennessee. She talks about her experience playing under the Weeklys, Alabama's run, and the difference between being there as a player and now as an analyst.
2021 Softball Women's College World Series Preview, Recap of the DII and DIII WCWS and Rachel Fico
June 03, 2021 10:58 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson preview the 2021 NCAA Softball Women's College World Series (WCWS). The two also recap the DII and the DIII College World Series. Eric talks with Megan Turk, who called the DIII Championships in Salem, Virginia. Eric and Victor also recap West Texas AM winning the DII national title. Eric also talks with Georgia assistant coach Rachele Fico. Fico discusses the difference between coaching in the WCWS and playing in it. Thin...
2021 Softball Super Regionals Recap, Kenzie Fowler and Look Ahead to the WCWS
June 01, 2021 11:54 - 2 hours - 51.9 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson recap the Super Regionals and look ahead to WCWS. Eric talks with former Arizona two-time All-American and current Pac 12 Network/ESPN Color commentator Kenzie Fowler. Fowler breaks down UCLA and Arizona, making it to the WCWS and the postseason for Pac-12. Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor announce their coverage from OKC.
NCAA Softball 2021 Super Regional Softball Preview with Francesca Enea and Ryan Urquhart, Also DII and DIII Previews
May 27, 2021 11:24 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez previews the Super Regionals with three-time All-American and ESPN/ SEC Network + TV color commentator Francesca Enea. The two break down each super regional, discuss being the first female to work color for an AAC Baseball telecast on ESPN+, and more. Victor Anderson talks with Gators radio broadcaster Ryan Urquhart about the Gators-Georgia super regional and broadcasting postseason. Finally, Eric and Victor preview the DII and DIII College Wor...
2021 NCAA Softball Tournament Regional Recaps, A look Ahead at Super Regionals
May 24, 2021 11:49 - 57 minutes - 23.1 MBIn This edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson recap the Regionals from the weekend and what we learned from each region. Also, we take an early look at some of the super regionals and the TV schedule. Plus, we discuss if the future NBA and NHL playoff schedule could affect the softball postseason.
2021 NCAA Softball Tournament Regional Previews Part II, Beth Mullins, Leanna Johnson, and Brittany McKinney
May 20, 2021 09:59 - 2 hours - 59.4 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson preview the Seattle, Los Angeles, Stillwater, Knoxville, Athens, Tuscaloosa, Gainesville, and the Tallahassee Regional. Eric talks with Troy Head Coach Beth Mullins and Ace pitcher Leanna Johnson about Troy making the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996. Eric also talks with ACC Network/ESPN analyst and former North Carolina Tar Heel Brittany McKinney. McKinney will be part of the ESPN crew on the call for the Ta...
2021 NCAA Softball Tournament Regional Previews Part I, DII Preview and Ryan Jacobs
May 19, 2021 11:31 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIn the first of a two-part episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson preview the NCAA DI Tournament Regionals. Today they look at the Norman, Tucson, Tempe, Baton Rouge, Fayetteville, Lexington, Austin, and the Columbia Regionals. We also drop clips from some of the most prominent coaches in the game, including Mike White, Melyssa Lombardi, Mike Candrea, and Patty Gasso. We hear their thoughts on the seeding of the tournament and more. Eric talks with Northern Iowa's Head Co...
2021 NCAA Softball Tournament Selection Sunday Breakdown and Analysis
May 17, 2021 11:51 - 2 hours - 54.7 MBToday, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson share all of their thoughts, analysis, and commentary from Sunday's Selection Show LIVE on YouTube. We had a cavalcade of guests join us Sunday night. Texas Softball PBP Andrew Haynes SEC Network+ Analyst Megan Turk LSU Softball Head Coach Beth Torina Justin McLeod from Justin's World
Megan Willis Talks Big 12 Tournament, Updates in Big Ten and Pac-12 and Our Tournament Preview Part II
May 13, 2021 12:25 - 1 hour - 33 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with ESPN and Longhorn Network's Analyst Megan Willis about the Big 12 Tournament. Willis gives her insights on the tournament with thoughts on Oklahoma, Texas, Oklahoma State, and the rest of the Big 12 field. Willis also talks about broadcasting and more. Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson discuss Big Ten and Pac-12 regular-season final weekends and some results from Wednesday, including a shocker in the Sun Belt.
Cat Osterman Talks Olympics, Sun Belt Tournament, and Our Tournament Preview Part 1
May 12, 2021 14:41 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Cat Osterman about broadcasting softball this season on ESPN + and covering Texas State and the Sun Belt. Osterman is training with Team USA in preparation for Summer Olympics. She talks about preparation for the Olympics, appearing on Good Morning American, and getting into broadcasting this season. Osterman previews the Sun Belt Tournament breaking down the field. Will the Sun Belt get four teams in? Who could be a sleeper in the Tour...
Cat Osterman Talks Olympics, Sun Belt Tournament, and Our Tournament Preview Part 1
May 12, 2021 14:41 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Cat Osterman about broadcasting softball this season on ESPN + and covering Texas State and the Sun Belt. Osterman is training with Team USA in preparation for Summer Olympics. She talks about preparation for the Olympics, appearing on Good Morning American, and getting into broadcasting this season. Osterman previews the Sun Belt Tournament breaking down the field. Will the Sun Belt get four teams in? Who could be a sleeper in the Tour...
College Softball Round-up, Bedlam, SEC Champs, Bubble Teams, and a DII Disappointment
May 10, 2021 10:50 - 1 hour - 31 MBWith Selection Sunday coming up this week, the guys are rolling full steam ahead on our latest episode. They breakdown how Bedlam helped Oklahoma State, Florida's SEC championship, and which Power 5 team played themselves on the bubble. We are joined by Gray Robertson and Tom Canterbury from Out of The Box to chat about the SEC Tournament taking place in Tuscaloosa and how it will impact seeding and hosting. Victor then takes a moment to vent his disappointment about a prominent DII confer...
Road to WCWS 2021, Jenni Carlson on Changes Coaches Want, Bubble Teams
May 06, 2021 11:08 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, the guys break down who they feel right now are locks to hosts and who might need some help entering the final week of the regular season. Victor Anderson and Eric Lopez also look at some of the match-ups that will impact those potential seedings. Also, Victor sits down with Jenni Carlson from The Oklahoman about her feature on the Women's College World Series and the changes coaches would like to see made to the format. Jenni shares her thoughts on what c...
NCAA Softball Sites Breakdown, Wyatt Tomchek Talks UNLV Softball
May 03, 2021 11:13 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBOn the latest appearance In The Circle, Victor Anderson welcomes Eric Lopez back to break down the predetermined sites announced by the NCAA and if they got the sites correct. They also recap the results from the weekend, along with the tournament ramifications related to those results. They chat about the SEC's chances of getting all thirteen teams in again, the Big 12's chances of getting a fifth team in the field, and much more. We then chat with UNLV play-by-play voice Wyatt Tomchek abou...
NCAA Softball Tournament Site Predictions, Post Season Thoughts and some DII Softball
April 30, 2021 10:19 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBJustin McLeod of Justin's World to break down who he feels are in play to be named one of the predetermined sites selected by the NCAA. What schools are battling for the last spots? Who is most likely assured to be a host come Selection Sunday? The guys will break it all down. They also talk about some #SneakyBigSeries in the Mountain West, West Coast Conference, and the ASun. Victor then chats with Texas Softball PXP voice Andrew Haynes as the Longhorns prepare for their Big 12 showdown w...
SEC Softball Title Race, Notre Dame Sweeps VT, Big 12 Bubble Teams and Pac-12 Thoughts
April 26, 2021 10:46 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBIn this episode, Victor Anderson once again hosts and has some friends joining the fun. Justin McLeod from Justin's World came on to recap the weekend, including the wide-open SEC race, Notre Dame's sweep of Virginia Tech, and the Big 12's bubble teams. They also breakdown the USA Softball Player of the Year list, and needless to say, Victor had issues with it. We are then joined by Tara Henry from D1 Softball and recap UCLA/Washington, its ramifications, and the outlook of the Pac-12 head...
Alex Powers Talks Career and Broadcasting, NCAA DII Softball Update and Breakdown
April 22, 2021 10:32 - 46 minutes - 18.8 MBOn our latest edition of In The Circle, Victor Anderson flies solo and breaks down two DII conference tournaments (SAC and Conference Carolina). Victor gives you his thoughts on those tournaments and the predetermined sites for the Division 2 Tournament. Later on, we chat with USSSA Pride member and former Florida State great Alex Powers about her playing career and her return to the broadcasting world. We finish out the show with our weekly recap of the polls and look at some #SneakyBigSeri...
Can Oklahoma Softball be Stopped, Loren LaPorte Talks JMU Softball
April 19, 2021 11:36 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson discuss Oklahoma's dominance over Texas over the weekend and who can contend with Sooners for the National title? Eric also talks with JMU Head Coach Loren LaPorte about the Dukes 2021 season and a look back at JMU regional win at Michigan. Finally, Eric and Victor discuss if an inning should be completed when it hits the drop-dead time in a softball game?
Chris Plank Talks Oklahoma Softball and Brian Campbell Talks Youngstown State
April 15, 2021 10:54 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, The guys preview the big Texas vs. Oklahoma series as Eric Lopez talks with the voice of Sooners Softball Chris Plank to talk about Oklahoma's historic offense this season, The Big 12 and the Texas series. In the episode, Eric talks with Youngstown State Head Coach Brian Campbell about their season and the Horizon League in 2021. Also, Victor Anderson will break down the latest polls.
NCAA DI Softball Committee Chair Matt Larsen, Stephen F Austin's Nicole Dickson
April 12, 2021 12:57 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBIn this episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with NCAA DI Softball Committee Chair Matt Larsen. Larsen also is the Director of Athletics at North Dakota State University. Larsen discusses the decision to have the host sites predetermined and if anything will change in selecting the 64 teams for the 2021 tournament. In the episode, Eric talks with Stephen F Austin's Head Coach Nicole Dickson about moving from Junior College to a DI head coach. Dickson also discusses the rise of the La...
NCAA Softball Tournament Changes, Melissa Inouye Talks Fordham, Megan Turk Talks Baylor, Arkansas and Bama
April 08, 2021 10:28 - 2 hours - 52.2 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to the news that the NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals sites will be predetermined. Eric talks with Fordham Head Coach Melissa Inouye about the Ram's great season thus far. Eric also talks with former Baylor great and current SEC Network plus color commentator Megan Turk. The two discuss the great season the Arkansas Razorbacks are having, and the two preview the big Arkansas and Alabama series coming up.
Kirin Kumar on Miami Redhawk Softball, Should Softball Dump RPI?
April 05, 2021 10:41 - 1 hour - 34 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with first-year Miami (Ohio) Kirin Kumar. The two discuss the Redhawk's success thus far in 2021 and spending 16 years as an assistant before landing a Head Coaching job. In the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson recap the weekend that was, plus, should Softball follow Basketball's lead and get rid of the RPI?
NCAA Softball Tournament Changes, Ashley Waters Talks Boston Softball and Issues with the Polls
April 01, 2021 13:38 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson talk about NCAA Tournament regional sites' possibility of being predetermined. Eric talks with Boston Head Coach Ashley Waters about the season, the Patriot League, and more. The guys also preview some key series this weekend, and Victor exposes the flaws in the polls this week.
NCAA Softball Tournament Changes, Ashley Waters Talks Boston Softball and Issues with the Polls
April 01, 2021 13:38In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson talk about NCAA Tournament regional sites' possibility of being predetermined. Eric talks with Boston Head Coach Ashley Waters about the season, the Patriot League, and more. The guys also preview some key series this weekend, and Victor exposes the flaws in the polls this week.
Recap of a Wold College Softball Weekend, Kelly Ford Talks 2021 Cal State Fullerton Softball and Career
March 29, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson recap a wild weekend in Pac-12, including a crazy Washington vs. Arizona State series, SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Mountain West, American recaps and more. Eric talks with Cal State Fullerton's Head Coach Kelly Ford, who discusses her young Titans team and the second half of 2021. Ford discusses Cal State Fullerton's tradition and what it was like to be a player at Oklahoma in the pre-Patty Gasso era.
Walk-offs Drop Two Top 10 Softball Teams, Krista Woods Talks South Dakota State and Career
March 25, 2021 10:46 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson recap a wild Wednesday night in college softball that included No. 24 UCF knocking off No. 5 Florida in walk-off fashion and Western Kentucky walking off No. 7 Kentucky. Eric talks with South Dakota State's Head Coach Krista Wood, who talks about Conference play this weekend vs. Kansas City. We also chat about what her squad needs to do to succeed this season, her coaching career, and her playing career. Finally, Eric and V...
Texas State Softball Coach Ricci Woodard Talks 700th Won, the Sun Belt and we Recap the Weekend
March 22, 2021 10:43 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Texas State's Head Coach Ricci Woodard, who talks about reaching the 700 win milestone last week and looking at Texas State and the Sun Belt 2021. Woodard also discussed her coaching career, what having Randi Rupp meant to the program, and what it was like having Cat Osterman on her coaching staff for six seasons and more. Also, on the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson recap the weekend in the Pac 12, Sun Belt, SEC, and more.
500th Episode, Kenzie Fowler Talks Pac-12, Janelle Breneman on UNCG Softball
March 18, 2021 11:42 - 2 hours - 49.4 MBOn the 500th edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez previews the Pac-12 conference play starting this weekend with Kenzie Fowler as we discuss the important questions and storylines heading into conference play. In the episode, Eric Lopez talks with UNCG's Head Coach Janelle Breneman about the Spartans' start to the 2021 season with the So Con conference play just around the corner. Breneman also discusses what it was like being an assistant coach for Donna Papa at North Carolina and Beverly...
Florida State Softball Wins Big Series, Kristi Bredbenner Talks Wichita State Softball
March 15, 2021 10:44 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBIn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson recap the first weekend of SEC conference play, Florida State taking two of three from Arizona and Oklahoma's explosive offense. Eric talks with Wichita State Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner about the Shocker's great start this season with their dynamic offense and veteran pitching staff. She shares her thoughts on the American Conference as well.
Kerri Blaylock Talks Southern Illinois Softball, MVC and Her Career
March 11, 2021 12:56 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBIn this episode of In The Circle, Eric and Victor recap UCF's 2-0 win over Arizona and look ahead to the Arizona-FSU series and start of SEC conference play. Eric talks with Southern Illinois Head Coach Kerri Blaylock about the Salukis program-best 14-0 start and a look at the MVC and her coaching career at Southern Illinois
Tripp Mackay Talks Kennesaw State and Career, We Recap a Wild Weekend in College Softball
March 08, 2021 11:49 - 1 hour - 30 MBIn a new episode of In The Circle, Victor recaps the weekend, including South Alabama's stunning victory in Tuscaloosa and the exciting LSU/Texas series in Baton Rouge. Also, Eric Lopez talks with Kennesaw State HC Tripp Mackay about the Owls outlook in 2021. Mackay also shares why was Kennesaw State is the right job for him. He discusses being a part of the 1996 College World Series in Omaha with Oklahoma State, transitioning from playing baseball to coaching softball, and working with Patt...