It’s a special milestone for the podcast! Yes, it’s the 59th in-season edition (don't let that part of the title fool you), but it’s time to celebrate the 100th overall episode of the Out of the Box Podcast! Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are wearing their party hats, ready to discuss everything you need to know about Alabama, the SEC, and much more. Here's your trip around the bases:
At the Plate (0:00-19:24): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s performance at the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield, including Montana’s showcase, the rise of the freshmen, the top of the order, and more. Then, the guys look at the upcoming slate for the Crimson Tide.
Advancing to First (19:32-51:02): Tom and Gray journey around the SEC and break down what happened during the weekend, including how 3-2 in Clearwater is different for Arkansas and Texas A&M, Georgia’s disappointing homestand, Kentucky’s answer to WHOOO’S PITCHING, Mississippi State’s week two response, Florida’s high-powered sweep, a weird finish for Ole Miss in Mexico, and much more. Plus, the second FGCL Player of the Week is announced, and the guys look ahead to big games in week three.
Stealing Second (51:10-1:18:23): ESPN analyst and 7Innings Podcast contributor Amanda Scarborough joins the show to discuss what Baylor upsetting Oklahoma means going forward, Alabama vs. Florida State, the Tide’s trip to Clearwater, Texas A&M’s different look, UCLA and Oklahoma State, disappointing teams at the event, the Mary Nutter, the retirement of Monica Abbott, and much more.
Rounding Third (1:18:38-1:50:12): It’s time for the Softball Trivia Battle Royale! Tom faces off with ESPN’s Madison Shipman and In the Circle’s Eric Lopez as Gray asks softball trivia questions. Who will win? Find out, and play along at home!
Heading Home (1:50:18-2:49:11): To close the show, Tom and Gray dive into a deep, deep 100th Episode Mailbag that includes a Top 16 seed draft, their origin stories with Alabama softball, the best Tom’s Hungry meals, why they love doing the podcast, and much, much more. Then, “Off the Wall” returns in an epic way as Gray pulls out the receipts from Clearwater. Finally, “Tom’s Hungry” is BACK and better than ever after some phenomenal meals in Florida.
Note: The Crimson Tide Sports Network’s softball radio team is back! To listen to games, tune in to 97.5 FM Tuscaloosa, download the 97.5 FM app (https://t.co/MC0HVxSw2T), or visit https://nick975.com/listen-live/popup/.
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