Talking SEC Baseball With Lance Cormier

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by Alabama legend, eight-year big leaguer and ESPN color analyst Lance Cormier to get his takes on the current climate of SEC baseball, what he's looking forward to in the coming season, what it's like to be the father of a current SEC baseball player and much more. 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 01:01 Reflecting on Last Season's SEC Performance 03:23 Excitement for the Upcoming Season 04:44 Mississippi State's New Era 06:02 College vs. Major League Coaching 08:38 LSU's Dominance in College Baseball 11:38 Top SEC Ballparks and Atmospheres 14:15 SEC's Rise to Dominance 16:42 Modern Amenities and Their Impact 17:31 High-Tech Training at Georgia 18:48 Evolution of College Baseball 19:11 Youth Baseball Advancements 19:48 Recruiting and Training Programs 20:53 Changes in Game Strategy 22:39 Transfer Portal Impact 26:25 Being an SEC Baseball Dad 31:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Highway To Hoover, a production SEC Extra on D1Baseball, is presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. At Academy Sports + Outdoors, they carry all the best gear from the top brands — all at prices you’ll love. And now shopping is more convenient than ever at Academy.com and on the Academy app. Enjoy free shipping on orders of $25 or more with sign-in. Plus, easy in-store or curbside pickup. Shop anytime, anywhere and find the widest selection of colors, styles, and sizes. From grills to fitness equipment to workout clothes, everything you need to have fun out THERE is right HERE at https://Academy.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.