2022 Softball Media Days, Day 2: Kentucky, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Missouri

12/02/22 • 131 min

The Out of the Box Boys are ready to keep on rolling with the third year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with more SEC head softball coaches about their teams. Let’s get started!

First, Tom and Gray preview Day 2 of Softball Media Days and talk a little bit about the upcoming conversation with Kentucky’s Rachel Lawson (0:00-4:13).

Then, Kentucky head coach Rachel Lawson leads off and discusses evaluations from last year, departing seniors, Kayla Kowalik and Erin Coffel, WHO’S PITCHING, breakout season contenders, transfer additions, the freshman class, Big Blue Boo, her “Out of the Box Office” pick, and much more (4:21-37:31).

Next, reigning SEC coach of the year and Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel stops by to talk about what make last year special, what has to happen to take that next step beyond Supers, the departing senior class, Mary Haff’s career, the return of Chenise Delce, Hannah Gammill’s time to shine, the highly-touted freshman class, adding key transfers again, and more (37:38-1:11:21).

After that, South Carolina head coach Bev Smith joins the show to go over the Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli, the point of emphasis this offseason after missing the tournament again, returners on the squad, the pitching staff, transfer acquisitions, Reagan Marchant and the other freshmen, the safety base, and more (1:11:45-1:37:36).

Finally, Missouri head coach Larissa Anderson swings by to discuss being elected NFCA president, the topsy-turvy 2022 season, the upcoming vote about coaching staffs, the departing seniors, Jenna Laird, adding Payton Jackson, hiring Jeff Cottrill, returning pitchers, scheduling philosophies, and so much more (1:37:50-2:06:48).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the second episode and tease Day 3 of Softball Media Days (2:06:55-2:11:27).

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First, Tom and Gray preview Day 2 of Softball Media Days and talk a little bit about the upcoming conversation with Kentucky’s Rachel Lawson (0:00-4:13).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the second episode and tease Day 3 of Softball Media Days (2:06:55-2:11:27).

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2022 Softball Media Days, Day 1: Georgia, Tennessee, and Auburn

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to present the third year of Softball Media Days! That’s right, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to talk with every SEC school (and one bonus school) about softball over the next two weeks, and it’s time to get it started!

First, Tom and Gray preview Softball Media Days and discuss what went into getting everything together while also revealing the full schedule for the event and previewing Day One (0:00-9:44).

Then, Georgia head coach Tony Baldwin leads off and discusses coaching at The World Games 2022 and rooming with Tim Walton, takeaways from last season, Sara Mosely’s improvements, other returners, experience in the circle, the addition of Shelby Walters, managing multiple arms, other portal acquisitions, the freshman class, the safety base, scheduling, his “Out of the Box Office” movie choice, and more (9:50-44:48).

Next, Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly stops by to talk about the vibe on Rocky Top, the 2022 season, lessons learned as the solo head coach, Erin Edmoundson’s impact in one year, the health of Ashley Rogers, the addition of Payton Gotshall, Kiki Milloy, Zaida Puni’s development, chemistry with newcomers, and much more (44:53-1:25:58).

Finally, Auburn head coach Mickey Dean swings by to discuss his team’s performance last season, the focus this offseason, the hefty number of returners, Denver Bryant’s rehab, Maddie Penta’s progression, Shelby Lowe’s health, additions out of the portal, the freshman class, finally playing Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and more (1:26:05-2:02:49).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the first episode and tease the second episode of Softball Media Days (2:02:54-2:07:18).

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2022 Softball Media Days, Day 3: Ole Miss, Florida, Mississippi State, and LSU

The Out of the Box Boys are ready to keep on rolling with the third year of Softball Media Days! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back for another week of talking with more SEC head softball coaches about their teams. Let’s get started!

First, Tom and Gray preview Day 3 of Softball Media Days and discuss a little bit about the upcoming conversation with Jamie Trachsel from Ole Miss (0:00-3:51).

Then, Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel leads off and discusses new puppy Finley, takeaways from last year, taking the next step in the SEC, departing players, Tate Whitley, the skillset of Nyomi Jones, other returners, the pitching staff, the multiple of additions from the portal, the incoming freshmen, facing Mississippi State in Fall Ball, the safety base, and much more (4:00-35:30).

Next, Florida head coach Tim Walton stops by to talk about working with Team USA at The World Games 2022, the journey to OKC last year, the career of Hannah Adams, bringing back three of the best offensive threats, Charla Echols and Team USA, the catcher position, Elizabeth Hightower and Lexie Delbrey, portal additions, the two freshmen, his scheduling philosophy, and much more (35:38-1:14:17).

Then, Mississippi State head coach Samantha Ricketts joins to discuss the run to Supers in 2022, the impact of Mia Davidson, returning production, Chloe Malau’ulu, the pitching staff, Aspen Wesley’s growth, the addition of Kiertsen Landers, incoming freshmen, her “Out of the Box Office” movie pick, and so much more (1:14:43-1:46:16).

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Finally, LSU head coach Beth Torina finishes off the day talking about main takeaways from last year, what was addressed this offseason, Shelbi Sunseri’s career, Danieca Coffey and Ciara Briggs, Taylor Pleasants and Team USA, the power of Georgia Clark, the pitching staff, potential breakout players, additions from the portal, replay in the SEC, and much more (1:46:23-2:12:08).

To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the third episode and tease Day 4 of Softball Media Days (2:12:13-2:18:11).

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