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In The Circle D1Softball
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4.6 • 96 Ratings
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D1Softball presents In The Circle with Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson. They bring you the latest news, views, previews, & reviews on all things college softball.
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Mr. Chairman Kurt McGuffin
With Selection Sunday less than a month away, the Selection Committee are starting their process for selecting the Field of 64. On today's episode of In The Circle, hear from this year's chairperson; UT Martin Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Kurt McGuffin on what the committee will look for in choosing this year's field. It's always one of the most anticipated interviews of the season. This year is no different.
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Consistent Kasey Ricard and Inconsistent Umps
Boston Sophomore pitcher Kasey Ricard stops by to chat on how she ended up at BU along with her teams' red-hot winning streak.
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Introduction to DSR
Today's episode of In The Circle will be a unique show as we'll introduce you to the DSR (Diamond Sports Ranking). DSR Creator Forrest Allen and former Troy Head Coach Beth Mullins talk with Eric Lopez about what DSR is, what makes it different from the RPI, and why it's a more accurate rating system. Plus, Victor has questions about the latest Bracketology and he has an apology to make about Monday's episode.
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Monica Abbott, Enough Said
Some shows need very little explanation on what's going on. THIS is one of those shows. Today, In The Circle is honored to have Monica Abbott back on the podcast for her first extensive conversation. She shares with Eric Lopez how she got interested in broadcasting, her book "Rise and Shine: The Monica Abbott Story", and her perspective since retiring from the game.
Abbott Interview Timeline
2:45-What got Monica interested in broadcasting
9:28-Staying in the loop at her alma mater
16:45-Would more data make Monica even better?
20:13-Life after retirement and the steps that led to her farewell to softball
28:36-Her book "Rise and Shine: The Monica Abbott Story"
39:10-Monica's advice on the Olympics and the famous story of her starting during the 2008 Olympics -
Happy In The Valley
Thursday means a new In The Circle on D1 Softball. Today, you'll hear from reigning D1 Softball Freshman of the Week Penn State Bridget Nemeth about her Nittany Lions' season so far.
You'll also hear from Marist Head Coach Joe Ausanio on his team leading the MAAC. He also looks back at his path into softball which includes pitching for the New York Yankees along with his time in pro wrestling.
Plus. Victor shares thoughts on the Wednesday night stunners and the series that will impact Eric's Bracketology the most. -
Eclipsing Expectations
While you prepare for Monday's Solar Eclipse, we're still in recovery mode from two titanic series. On today's In The Circle, Eric Lopez recaps OU/Texas with Justin McLeod from Austin and Rhiannon Potkey from Knoxville. Plus, Bronze Medal Olympian Joey Lye hops on to share how she is helping players with the mental aspect of the sport.
Customer Reviews
Best Softball Podcast!
So many softball podcasts tend to dwindle down and end up stop producing new content all together. I am excited to have found this podcasts! The host is knowledgable, energetic and best of all, they keep putting out new episodes!!! Thank you!
Bring Back 7innings!
When I slowly came to realize that ESPN’s 7innings podcast wasn’t coming back, I went looking for another. Then I found out about this one and was excited to finally have weekly insights again on NCAA softball. However, my excitement quickly dwindled for three main reasons:
1) The hosts. Their flippant and bro attitude toward each other and the sport comes across as out of sync with women’s softball. They seem like they’re just trying to one-up each other, rather than knowledgeably talk about the game in any meaningful way. Plus, their interviews are rather long-winded as they try to talk as much as their guests.
2) The content and format. They will sometimes venture off into other sports talk and even go into tiffs with each other. I came to hear softball, and while I appreciate the fact they want to do interviews (the Monica Abbott had its good moments), where is the discussion of the game, the mover and shakers, debates on that week’s rankings, players of the week, big wins and losses, etc. This is really my biggest issue with the podcast. But then there’s…
3) Sound Quality. From the intro to the hosts banter, it’s already low volume and has a radio quality to it, which could be okay until they get to the interview, then everyone sounds like they’re all speaking into one mic from 5 feet away. How does D1 not produce a better sounding show than this?? Look, I get that interviews are probably on Zoom, but I record that way as well and it’s amazing what a little effort and post-editing and EQ can do.
So although I really wanna like this podcast, it just has too much going against it and is more annoying than informational or even entertaining.
Great Podcast!
I love listening to this podcast every week! They have a great mix of content. Very professional and well ran podcast!
Thank you for covering the great sport of softball!