In The Circle

Another jam-packed week of action is on the horizon. Kick it off with the latest episode of In The Circle. Today's episode focuses on Mary Nutter in Cathedral City with plenty of WCWS-calibur matchups. You'll hear from Oklahoma's Patty Gasso as well as Mizzou Head Coach Larissa Anderson. Victor looks at some of the key games to watch and what teams are in need of a signature weekend. Plus, Eric goes one-on-one with Penn State HC Clarisa Crowell as her Nittany Lions are off to their 2nd straight 7-0 start. You'll also hear from Michigan's Bonnie Tholl and some of the other key games this weekend. The guys also have a few thoughts for the pollsters in lieu of some interesting poll results.

Now that the first weekend of Division 1 is in the books, it's time to review what we saw on today's episode of In The Circle. With Victor still recovering from this weekend, Eric is joined by D1Softball's Justin McLeod. They look at what happened with UCLA, the ramifications of Jordy Bahl's injury and more. Plus, you'll hear from Larissa Anderson and Ashley Chastain after they recorded signature victories. The guys also look ahead to this week's Clearwater Invitational.

For the first time in 2024, we can say it. IT'S GAMEDAY FOR D1 SOFTBALL. Kick it off with In The Circle. First, we chat with Wichita State Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner about her Shockers in 2024. How will things look without Syd the Kid in the lineup? What will her team look like in the new-look American? We discuss those things, her returning All-American Addison Barnard, and much more. While the Shockers will spend Week 2 of the season in Mexico, Duke starts their season there against #1 Oklahoma. We talk with new Blue Devils Assistant Taylor Wike about being a part of Coach Young's staff. We also chat about her rise to coaching and the lessons she's learned along the way. The guys look at each teams respective schedules plus Victor looks at the NFCA Division 3 Preseason Poll. Our episode wraps up with the busy week for ELo and Victor. One of the guys will be broadcasting in three venues in four days.

Our afternoon session of Big 12 Media Week sends the focus to Lawrence, Kansas. The Jayhawks made some waves last year, but are hoping experience and health can guide them to more in 2024. We hear from Head Coach Jennifer McFalls on that experience coming back and the lessons learned from 2023. Plus, we chat with senior pitcher Kasey Hamilton about what she's looking forward to this season and something she still has on her bucket list.

We're full speed ahead to the 2024 season on In The Circle. Next stop: Baton Rouge. Today's episode is all about the LSU Tigers who are primed and ready for a run to Oklahoma City. First, we chat with the Head Tiger herself Beth Torina about her roster and using last year's ending as motivation for 2024. She also prepares for life without long-time assistant Lindsey Leftwich in the dugout and another difficult non-conference schedule. Then, we chat with two of the top players in the nation; Taylor Pleasants and 2x Gold Glove winner Ciara Briggs. They each reflect on their paths to Baton Rouge and the excitement each has for the upcoming season. We look at the Tigers' impressive schedule (include one rugged stretch to end the regular season) and read some of your tweets. Plus, Eric asks Victor a very important question from one of our loyal fans.