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Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss recent news in SEC baseball, including the draft deadline and new NCAA rules.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss some recent news items from the world of SEC baseball. They talk about the happenings at the draft signing deadline, banter about some of the recent coaching news in the SEC, take a closer look at the ramifications of the "5-for-5" eligibility rules and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Sponsors 01:23 Draft Deadline Recap 02:10 Logan Schmidt Decision 03:45 Who Returns to Campus 04:47 SEC Draftees Coming Back 09:40 5-for-5 Explained 13:47 Roster Impact and Lawsuits 18:21 Timing Chaos for Coaches 23:35 Big SEC Coaching Moves 27:46 Auburn Raises Expectations 28:46 Gabe Gross Steps Back for Family 29:36 ABS Coming in 2027 31:40 Fairness and Tech Gaps 32:28 Why ABS Improves Games 38:20 Strike Zone Measurements Debate 40:09 New Experimental Rules 2027 41:07 Pickoff Limits and Pace 44:30 Three-Batter Minimum Impact 47:00 Four Fall Exhibitions Expand Events 49:46 Creative Matchups and Venues 51:36 Roster Snapshots and Wrap-up Kerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans…

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