Highway To Hoover

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Aaron Fitt to recap Weekend 10 around the SEC. They discuss Texas continuing its run of strong play and No. 1 ranking, how worried we should be about top teams that lost series over the weekend and how the committee will deal with unbalanced conference schedules. 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Texas Baseball Dominance 10:14 Auburn's Performanc...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Adam Cole of the Montgomery Advertiser to talk Auburn baseball. They discuss the team's sweep of LSU over the weekend, the individual performances of Sam Dutton and Cade Fisher, the freshman position players taking the SEC by storm and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Sponsor 00:11 Auburn Baseball Overview 01:45 Recent Performan...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 9 around the SEC. They discuss Auburn's first sweep of LSU since 1988, the blockbuster series between Georgia and Arkansas delivering in a big way, coming away impressed with both teams in Tennessee's series win over Ole Miss and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:52 Sponsorship Message 01:18 Low-Scoring Gam...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Aria Gerson of The Tennessean to talk Vanderbilt baseball. They discuss the pitching staff being bolstered by the steps forward for Cody Bowker, Sawyer Hawks and Connor Fennell, the recent hot hitting of Jonathan Vastine, the breakout performance of Riley Nelson and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:58 Vanderbilt's Swe...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 8 around the SEC. They begin by discussing what on earth happened between Tennessee and Texas A&M in Knoxville, but then move on to breaking down other top series like Auburn's hard-fought series win over rival Alabama and Texas scoring yet another marquee series win, this one over Georgia. 00:00 Introduction and...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Kentucky baseball radio play-by-play announcer Darren Headrick. They discuss the importance of this upcoming stretch of games for UK, Tyler Bell's fantastic freshman season, the emergence of Ben Cleaver in the rotation and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 01:25 Kentucky Wildcats Season Overview 03:46 Player Highlights: T...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 7 around the SEC. They discuss the wild series between Ole Miss and Florida, Georgia continuing to roll, Tennessee's championship DNA and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsor Shoutout 00:40 Florida vs. Ole Miss Recap 08:56 Auburn vs. Georgia Analysis 13:53 Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt Breakdown 21:01 LSU vs. Mississippi St...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Matt Jones of WholeHogSports.com to talk Arkansas baseball. They discuss the improvements in the Razorbacks' lineup, the Aloy brothers, what to make of Gabe Gaeckle's season and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:48 Arkansas Razorbacks' Offensive Surge 03:39 Key Players and Surprising Performances 05:29 Hawaiian Influen...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 6 around the SEC. They discuss the final four stops on Mark's long trip, the continued woes for Texas A&M and Florida, Texas' impressive series win over LSU and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 03:02 Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt Recap  09:42 LSU vs. Texas Series Highlights  17:18 Oklahoma vs. Mississippi...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Anthony Dasher of UGASports.com to talk Georgia baseball. They discuss the incredible pitching depth and some of the struggles for that unit over the first five weeks, what Robbie Burnett and Ryland Zaborowski have brought to the lineup, the pleasant surprise that is Henry Hunter's offensive production and much more. 00:00 Introduction a...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss opening weekend of conference play in the SEC. They talk about the impressive sweep for Tennessee over Florida, the slugfests between Kentucky and Georgia, Texas A&M continuing to flounder, and much more. 00:00 Introduction and SEC Opening Weekend Recap 01:32 Mark's Travel Adventures 03:01 Tennessee's Impressive Perform...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Alan Cole of Gamecock Scoop to talk South Carolina baseball. They discuss what to make of the non-conference results so far, the disappointment of getting swept by Clemson, Nathan Hall's breakout season at the plate, the potential of the weekend rotation and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:11 South Carolina's Non-Con...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 4 around the SEC, which finishes the non-conference portion of the slate around the league. They pair also previews Mark's 10 games in 10 venues in 10 days trip beginning next weekend. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:22 SEC Non-Conference Performance Analysis 06:17 Kentucky's Impressive Weekend 09:34 Auburn's Rolle...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Koki Riley of The Advocate to talk LSU baseball. They discuss what we learned about the Tigers in last weekend's Frisco Classic, the hot start for Derek Curiel, how Chase Shores has looked thus far and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:46 Overview of LSU Baseball Season 01:54 Offensive Performance and Key Players 15:07...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap a jam-packed Weekend 3 around the SEC. They discuss the standout weekends for Tennessee, LSU and Auburn, dive into what's ailing Texas A&M so far, and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout 00:10 Recap of SEC NonConference Weekend 03:32 Tennessee's Dominance and Freshman Impact 07:06 Mississippi State's Strugg...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Zach Symm of Orangebloods.com to talk Texas baseball. The discuss the Longhorns' season thus far, the freshman phenom Adrian Rodriguez, whether it's possible that Max Belyeu could be even better, how the bullpen is shaping up and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:36 Texas Baseball Off-Field Updates 03:39 On-Field Performance a...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 2 around the SEC, headlined by standout weekends for Oklahoma and Alabama in their respective tournaments. 00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover 01:12 Weather Challenges and Schedule Changes 02:42 Oklahoma's Impressive Weekend 11:56 Alabama's Thrilling Victory in Jacksonville 22:13 Arkansas' Eventful Weekend at Globe Lif...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Missouri baseball radio's Matt Michaels. They discuss the sights and sounds of the Tigers' opening weekend in Puerto Rico, optimism about the lineup being more effective in 2025, the development of closer Xavier Lovett and much more. Highway to Hoover is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap opening weekend around the SEC. They discuss the weekends in Arlington for Ole Miss and Texas, Vanderbilt winning weekend in Arizona, the hosts' in-person looks at Florida and Georgia, and much more. Highway to Hoover is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from th...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2025 SEC season with our preview episode on Alabama.  00:00 Welcome and Sponsor Introduction 02:28 Alabama's Recent Performance and Coaching Changes 05:23 Key Players to Watch 10:05 Newcomers and Transfers 15:27 Pitching Staff Overview 21:11 Season Outlook and Final Thoughts 23:40 Closing Remarks and Listene...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2025 SEC season with our preview episode on Auburn.  00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 01:10 Recap of Auburn's Last Season 03:48 Auburn's Improved Lineup for 2025 12:26 Pitching Staff Analysis 19:58 Plainsman Park Renovations 22:08 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement Highway to Hoover is pres...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2025 SEC season with our preview episode on Florida.  00:00 Welcome and Exciting Announcement  01:33 Florida Gators Season Recap  05:51 Key Players and Transfers  14:47 Pitching Staff Analysis  21:43 Listener Questions and Best Players Discussion  26:18 Closing Remarks and Thank You Highway to Hoover is pres...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2025 SEC season with our preview episode on Georgia. 00:00 Introduction and Overview  01:02 Georgia Bulldogs: Last Season Recap  02:16 Team Dynamics and Transfers  06:03 Pitching Staff Analysis  10:05 Lineup Depth and Key Players  13:09 Expectations for the Season  18:48 Fan Engagement and Stadium Renovation...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2025 SEC season with our preview episode on Kentucky.  00:00 Introduction and Hosts  00:20 Kentucky Wildcats Overview  01:48 Roster Turnover and Challenges  02:29 Transfer Portal and New Talent  06:56 Player Development and Key Players  21:03 Defensive Strengths and Concerns  23:48 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up...

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2025 SEC season with our preview episode on LSU.  00:00 Introduction and Welcome  00:20 Recap of LSU's Rollercoaster Season  01:23 Challenges and Turnaround  02:16 Pitching Staff Rebuild  03:45 Pitching Options and Strategies  13:40 Position Players Overview  19:51 Infield and Outfield Analysis  26:47 Conclu...