On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap week one around the SEC. They discuss Oklahoma's dominance of the tournament at Globe Life Field, talk about what each of them saw in their in-person looks over the weekend and round up the rest of the results in the conference.

00:00 Welcome Back + Season Preview Series Shoutout

01:37 Opening Weekend Vibes: Travel Logistics, Lineups & Freshmen Impact

04:27 Oklahoma’s Statement Weekend at Globe Life (Rotation Leads the Way)

11:14 Arkansas Recap: Holding Serve in Arlington + Key Arms Emerge

15:18 Vanderbilt’s 1-2 Weekend: Power Surge, Tough Breaks, Still Encouraging

18:19 Mark’s Road Trip Stop #1: Mississippi State vs. Hofstra Takeaways

23:47 Mark’s Road Trip Stop #2: Alabama Doubleheader

28:02 Ole Miss check-in: pitching depth after Hunter Elliott, lineup swing-and-miss concerns

32:06 Kentucky’s opening statement: Tyler Bell injury, running wild, and a dominant Friday arm

37:34 Quick-hit weekend results: Texas A&M's offense, Auburn's rotation, LSU strikeouts, Texas/Georgia standouts

43:53 More quick hits: Tennessee’s rotation options, Florida’s bounce-back, and South Carolina’s sluggish start

48:38 Missouri’s rollercoaster weekend

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Alabama.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment

00:42 Alabama Crimson Tide: Program Overview

02:53 Key Players to Watch

04:53 Impact of Sam Christiansen's Injury

10:42 Pitching Staff Analysis

18:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Arkansas.

00:00 Introduction and Series Overview

00:42 Arkansas Razorbacks: Team Overview

03:38 Key Players to Watch

11:09 Pitching Staff Analysis

16:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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