Out of the Box

Week Two is officially in the books! After a massive weekend in softball, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:At the Plate (0:00-34:53): Tom and Gray go over the good, meh, and bad from a strong home debut in the Bama Bash. Then, the guys get ready for a MASSIVE road trip to Tallahassee for the Dugout Club Classic.Advancing to First (35:03-1:18:44): Tom and Gray go over the results around the conference, including Tennessee’s massive statement in Clearwater, Georgia’s strong performance, an early Weather Report, the Arkansas offense, Kentucky’s journey West, Oklahoma’s destruction of everybody, and plenty, plenty more. Then, the guys look at Big Games This Week.Stealing Second (1:18:53-2:03:03): ESPN analyst Amanda Scarborough returns to the show to discuss her the biggest story from Clearwater, the way Tennessee utilized the pitching staff, the Tennessee offense, Texas Tech’s showing in Florida, Nebraska’s ceiling, which teams made loud statements, Texas A&M’s performance, LSU’s troubles, Alabama’s start, and more. Plus, the gang gathers to play another edition of THE ULTIMATUM: MARRY OR MOVE ON.Rounding Third (2:03:13-2:17:44): Tom and Gray get together for the second annual Two-Week Regional Host Draft. Then, the guys announce this week’s FGCL Player of the Week.Heading Home (2:17:54-2:41:48): To close the show, Tom and Gray dive into an “Off the Wall” that addresses passthrough broadcasts, strange comments, social media arguments, and then a rabbit hole about professional players in college sports.Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back, but with a new affiliate! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

College softball has FINALLY returned! To get you ready for the new season, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more in the Season Eight Premiere. Just like last year’s premiere, this will be the longest episode of the year, so don’t be afraid to break it up over a few days. Here's your trip around the bases:At the Plate (0:00-29:50): Tom and Gray thoroughly examine the 2026 Alabama roster, break down possible lineups, and take a glance at how the opening trip to Atlanta could play out for Team 30.Advancing to First (30:00-1:12:04): Tom and Gray discuss the preseason All-SEC team before diving into all 15 schools from the Southeastern Conference with the Preseason Poll as a guide. Then, the guys look at the biggest games during opening weekend.Stealing Second (1:12:15-1:55:11): SEC Network analyst and Alabama alum Haylie McCleney joins the show to discuss what’s exciting her most about the season, the Texas Tech storyline, expectations around Texas, the SEC race, Alabama in 2026, Big Ten contenders, the tight ACC, possible challengers in the Big 12, AUSL host cities, and more.Rounding Third (1:55:20-2:21:59): Softball aficionado Emily Pitek Clifford joins the guys once again for "Pitek's Point of View,” covering topics like how this offseason was a little different, Texas and Oklahoma’s first year in the SEC, the NIL era, the need for positivity from fans, and plenty more.Heading Home (2:22:08-3:28:05): To close the premiere, it's an extremely loaded final segment. Tom and Gray make bold declarations for the upcoming season in "Landmine or Goldmine,” and then also present their 2026 SEC preseason polls. Finally, the guys dig into an “Off the Wall” that examines some offseason comments.Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! To listen to games, tune in to Catfish 100.1 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 100.1 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://catfishtuscaloosa.com/listen-live/.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to continue the sixth year of Softball Media Days! 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 for the penultimate episode!First, Tom and Gray preview Day Five of the event that features Texas, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M (0:00-3:09).Then, Texas head coach Mike White leads off and discusses the affect winning the title has had on the program, Teagan Kavan, the rest of the pitching staff, Reese Atwood’s senior year, impressive returners, the return of Vivi Martinez, portal additions, hiring Ehren Earleywine, the Texas culture, a neutral site SEC Tournament, and much more (3:18-34:22).Next, Ole Miss head coach Jamie Trachsel stops by to talk about the journey of reaching the WCWS, the rise of Persy Llamas, transfer additions, managing a pitching staff with no returning innings, incoming freshmen, hiring Eri Yamada, the revenue-sharing era, rule changes, and more (34:33-1:18:01).Finally, Texas A&M head coach Trisha Ford joins to discuss balancing a great year with a disappointing ending, the offseason reaction to losing in Regionals, the weaponry of Mya Perez, KK Dement’s excellent season, returners primed for success, the pitching staff, adding Taylor Pannell, the non-conference schedule, emergency contacts, and much more (1:18:11-2:07:11).To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the episode and tease Day Six of Softball Media Days (2:07:21-2:12:35).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Out of the Box Boys are back and ready to continue the sixth year of Softball Media Days! 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 keep it rolling!First, Tom and Gray preview Day Three of the event that features South Carolina and Florida (0:00-3:44).Then, South Carolina head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard leads off and discusses how last season has set up the program for the future, Quincee Lilio's return, the pitching staff in 2026, bringing in a bunch of transfer portal additions, a neutral site SEC Tournament, pregame habits, and much more (3:55-1:03:04).Finally, Florida head coach Tim Walton returns to talk about last year's trip to OKC, Taylor Shumaker's return, Jocelyn Erickson's improvements, an incredibly talented outfield, portal additions, Keagan Rothrock's status, pitching behind Rothrock in the circle, the Florida culture, rule changes, and much more (1:03:19-2:06:26).To close the show, Tom and Gray recap the episode and tease Day Four of Softball Media Days (2:06:35-2:10:44).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy