Out Of The Box

Fresh off an enjoyable Bama Bash, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and ready to talk about all things college softball! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-21:31): Tom and Gray recap an eventful Bama Bash and discuss all of the headlines, including the impressive weekend from Montana Fouts, the crazy hitting numbers from Skylar Wallace and KB Sides, and the continued growth from Abby Doerr. Then, the guys preview the Crimson Classic.  Advancing to First (21:39-44:41): Once again, the guys try to come to terms with the crazy nature of college softball in 2020 and discuss the biggest upsets from Week Three. Then, they take a look at the biggest storylines from the weekend in the SEC.  Stealing Second (44:48-1:12:29): Former UCLA catcher and 7Innings Podcast contributor Jen Schroeder stops by to discuss all of the upsets in college softball, what makes Megan Faraimo so effective for UCLA, concerns about the Bruins' pitching depth, the crazy numbers offensively for UCLA. Pl

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back from Clearwater and ready to break down the world of college softball! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-27:47): Tom and Gray do a complete deep dive of Alabama's first two weeks of the season, dissecting the good (Lexi Kilfoyl and Abby Doerr's addition to the team) and the bad (Montana Fouts' tough start, situational hitting in losses, and the response stat).  Advancing to First (27:57-48:55): The guys try to make sense of the parity in the sport, going over many of the Week Two upsets and combing through the SEC's second week of action.  Stealing Second (49:04-1:15:50): Sydney Littlejohn, former Alabama pitcher and Gray's newest TV partner, jumps on to discuss Alabama's start, Montana Fouts' struggles, the defensive alignment for the Crimson Tide, parity in the sport, what teams nationally have caught her eye, the growth of college softball, and so much more.  Rounding Third (1:15:57-1:25:47): The guys go ove

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are here with a special episode from the St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational at the beautiful Safety Harbor Resort. Joining the Out of the Box boys is special guest co-host Kayla Braud from ESPN, the SEC Network, and the 7 Innings Podcast (oh, and she had a pretty good playing career at Alabama too). That's right, it's the Podcastapalooza! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-16:08): Tom, Gray, and Kayla discuss the difference between the Alabama that played last weekend in Tallahassee and the one that they saw on the first day of the St. Pete Clearwater Elite Invitational. Then, the gang dissects the Crimson Tide's 8-0 win over Washington and previews Friday's match-up with UCLA.  Advancing to First (16:25-31:11) Tom, Gray, and Kayla discuss the crazy Week One upsets from the softball season and explain various takeaways from early season action in the SEC, including an impressive start from Missouri and a couple of teams already in

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are BACK with a super-sized Season Two Premiere of the Out of the Box Podcast. Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-27:04): Tom and Gray get you set for Alabama's 2020 season with a deep dive into the roster and a breakdown of the schedule, including the Crimson Tide's gauntlet the first two weekends.  Advancing to First (27:13-52:15) Tom and Gray finally comment on Mike Smith's departure from Ole Miss before breaking down each SEC team ahead of the 2020 season.  Stealing Second (52:25-1:17:35): Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy joins Gray and Tom to talk about the offseason, the new faces joining the program in 2020, how the lineup will change after the injury to Claire Jenkins, the next step for Montana Fouts, the brutal non-conference slate, helping the team adjust to raised outside expectations, the exhibition game with Team USA on March 31st, and the SEC Tournament coming to Rhoads.  Rounding Third (1:17:43-1:42:17): Softball aficion

Here it is, folks! It’s time to wrap up our reveal of the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number One spot, it’s the 7th and 8th Innings of the second meeting against Oklahoma at the Women's College World Series To start, Tom and Gray discuss some details about that incredible game in OKC and what made Alabama's performance that day so impressive (0:00-7:19). Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 7th and 8th Innings between Alabama and Oklahoma, including Caroline Hardy's dramatic walk-off single, as well as immediate postgame reactions from Tom and Gray (7:31-1:01:38). Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up with a chat about the countdown, where softball is headed as a sport going into 2020, and what's coming up on the podcast in season two (1:01:45-1:13:09). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra

We're back! It’s time to continue our reveal of the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Two spot, it’s the 1st Inning against Florida in the Women's College World Series. To start, Tom and Gray discuss some details about the circumstances surrounding the Florida game in OKC and what made that day and result so special (0:00-9:18). Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 1st inning against Florida, including Merris Schroder's three-run homer that chased Kelly Barnhill from the game (9:32-33:11). Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up with a chat about the emotions of the Florida win and tease the number one choice in the countdown (33:19-36:19). Plus, don't miss the special tag requested by Tom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to continue our reveal of the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Three spot, it’s the 2nd and 7th Innings against LSU in Game Two of the series in Baton Rouge. To start, Tom and Gray discuss some details about the game that clinched the SEC regular season title for Alabama and dive into what made this victory so special (0:00-5:20). Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 2nd and 7th Innings against LSU, plus some immediate postgame reactions (5:31-51:06). Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up with a chat about the beauty of the championship rings and tease number two in the countdown (51:15-54:16). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s time to continue our reveal of the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Four spot, it’s the 5th, 6th, and 7th Innings against Arizona State in the Tuscaloosa Regional of the NCAA Tournament. To start, Tom and Gray discuss some details about that game against the Sun Devils in Tuscaloosa, including the Bailey Hemphill grand slam, the magnificent day from the top of the order, fake weather delays, Arizona State’s continuous responses, and much more (0:00-4:35). Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 5th, 6th, and 7th innings, plus the immediate postgame reaction from the guys (4:51-1:53:57). Because this sequence is so long (it really was an insane day), here are the times in the podcast when each inning starts: Top of the 5th Inning-4:51 Bottom of the 5th Inning-31:01 Top of the 6th Inning-36:44 Bottom of the 6th Inning-51:40 Top of the 7th Inning-1:14:30 Bottom of the 7th-1:32:05 Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wra

It’s time to reveal the Top Five Alabama Softball Moments of 2019 as voted by our committee! Taking the Number Five spot, it’s the 8th Inning vs. Georgia in the SEC Tournament. To start, Tom and Gray share a few “honorable mentions” and discuss some details about that game against Georgia in College Station (0:00-7:50).  Then, listen to the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s radio call of the entire 8th inning, plus a postgame discussion about how incredible Skylar Wallace’s walk-off truly was in such ferocious winds (8:11-28:49).  Finally, the Out of the Box Boys wrap things up and give a little tease about what moment might be ranked fourth (28:59-30:55). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After a long few months, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back to update you on all things softball in the special Fall Ball episode of the Out of the Box podcast. Here's your trip around the bases for this special edition:  At the Plate (0:00-24:10): Tom and Gray talk about Alabama's SEC Championship rings and break down all of the stories out of Fall Ball, including the injury to Claire Jenkins and the potential impact of all of the new faces on the team.  Advancing to First (24:19-46:01): Tom and Gray answer listener questions in the new segment "Fan Mail," focusing mainly on Alabama lineup questions and the possibilities of Team 24.  Stealing Second (46:11-1:07:03): Tom and Gray preview Alabama's 2020 schedule, discuss the US Olympic Team, and decipher some of the new rules coming to softball.  Rounding Third (1:07:12-1:20:16): Tom and Gray discuss the crazy coaching situation at Mississippi State and the various transfer portal moves made during the summer.  Heading Home (1:

With a national champion crowned and the softball season completed, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson bring you the season finale of the Out of the Box podcast. Here's your final trip around the bases for 2019:  At the Plate (0:00-21:33): Tom and Gray analyze Alabama’s run in OKC, discuss Team 23 as a whole, and get you ready for what’s to come from the Crimson Tide in 2020.  Advancing to First (21:44-45:21) Tom and Gray break down the rest of the SEC in 2020 and discuss the potential threats to Alabama in the conference.  Stealing Second (45:31-1:10:08): Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy joins Gray and Tom to talk about Team 23, the departing players and the impact of the seniors, the potential of Montana Fouts hitting next season, the most improved players on the team, Bailey Hemphill’s stellar season, the new additions coming next year, and what rules he hopes are addressed in the off-season.  Rounding Third (1:10:19-1:32:16): UCLA alum Jen Schroeder joins Tom and Gray to talk about the Bruins’ run

With the Women’s College World Series on the horizon, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson bring you a new episode of Out of the Box from Alabama’s practice in Oklahoma City. Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-19:49): Tom and Gray analyze the Tuscaloosa Super Regional and discuss Alabama’s lineup and pitching situation ahead of the Women’s College World Series.  Advancing to First (20:00-27:20): Tom and Gray break down the top half of the bracket, discussing Arizona-Washington and UCLA-Washington.  Stealing Second (27:29-40:02): Tom and Gray say hello to senior Merris Schroder and then take a look at the bottom half of the bracket, dissecting Florida-Oklahoma State and Oklahoma-Alabama.  Rounding Third (40:18-52:29): Gray and Tom make their picks for the first few days of the action in Oklahoma City.  Heading Home (52:38-1:06:17): To close the show, “Tom’s Hungry” returns as the guys discuss the first meal from OKC, and then Tom and Gray present another “Off the Wall” about a committ

With the NCAA Tournament bracket announced, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson bring you a new episode of Out of the Box to get you ready for the postseason. Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-28:37): Tom and Gray react strongly to Alabama being named the eight-seed in the NCAA Tournament, and then give a little preview of the Tuscaloosa Regional.  Advancing to First and Stealing Second (28:50-51:15): In a combined segment, Gray and Tom go regional-by-regional and discuss all of the headlines going into the NCAA Tournament.  Rounding Third (51:27-1:12:47): Gray and Tom make their picks for each regional, super regional, and the Women’s College World Series.  Heading Home (1:13:00-1:27:51): To close the show, “Tom’s Hungry” returns as the guys discuss the other food eaten in College Station. Then, Gray has some words for a frequent “Off the Wall” commenter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/out-of-the-box9/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redci

On the road at the SEC Tournament, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson bring you a new episode of Out of the Box from Good Bull BBQ in College Station, Texas! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-17:17): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s SEC title, the sweep of LSU at LSU, and the many awards the Crimson Tide snagged this season.  Advancing to First (17:30-28:46): Tom and Gray break down the SEC Tournament bracket, discussing who needs a big weekend across the conference.  Stealing Second (28:57-47:18): Alabama pitching coach Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro joins Gray to talk about the Crimson Tide pitching staff, the awards for Montana Fouts and Sarah Cornell, the improvements of Krystal Goodman, and how she’s managed five arms this season.  Rounding Third (47:28-58:52): Gray reveals the third edition of his Bracketology, and Tom and Gray go through some of the decisions and debate a few of the seedings.  Heading Home (59:03-1:26:10): To close the show, Gray and Tom make predictions for the

With the SEC championship up for grabs, Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and ready to talk more softball on the eighth episode of Out of the Box! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-21:25): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s series loss to Kentucky and what those games mean for the SEC race. Then, the guys go into a preview of the Alabama-LSU series that will likely decide who wins the SEC.  Advancing to First (21:35-39:16): Tom and Gray break down the previous weekend’s SEC action, reacting to Florida’s series win over Auburn, Ole Miss’ continued run through the conference, LSU’s performance at Baylor, and much more. Then, the guys take a look at this week’s edition of the RPI.  Stealing Second (39:26-1:02:40): ESPN and SEC Network softball analyst Kayla Braud returns to discuss the upcoming Alabama-LSU series on all fronts, Ole Miss’ impressive season, Florida’s chances to host Supers, and the three big non-SEC series coming up this weekend. Plus, Kayla provides her thoughts

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back from Gainesville and ready to talk more softball on the seventh episode of Out of the Box! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-20:24): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s series sweep of Florida, breaking down what makes the pitching staff so effective and why the lineup is working so well. Then, the guys give a little preview of the Kentucky series coming up. Finally, Tom and Gray announce the much anticipated taping of the podcast at Good Bull BBQ in College Station at the SEC Tournament.  Advancing to First (20:36-37:50): Tom and Gray break down the previous weekend’s SEC action, reacting to the shocking results in Fayetteville and Athens, the mystery of Emily Williams' game one absence, and why Texas A&M should be worried about the NCAA Tournament. Then, the guys discuss the newly-released RPI and what that means for the SEC.  Stealing Second (38:00-58:04): ESPN and SEC Network softball analyst Madison Shipman returns to discuss the e

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back from South Carolina and ready to talk more softball on the sixth episode of Out of the Box! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-22:38): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s first series loss of the year against South Carolina and what has to be adjusted for the second half of the SEC season. Then, the guys preview the upcoming Georgia series.  Advancing to First (22:53-44:18): Tom and Gray break down the previous weekend’s SEC action, reacting to Florida’s first SEC series win, LSU’s comebacks against Mississippi State, and whether or not a series win at Tennessee says that Auburn is a real contender. Then, the guys discuss the newly-released RPI.  Stealing Second (44:32-1:05:20): ESPN analyst and co-host of the 7 Innings Podcast Amanda Scarborough joins Gray and Tom to talk about the messy SEC standings, Alabama’s place on the national stage, Auburn’s legitimacy, what last weekend’s series in Gainesville says about Florida and Arkansas, Arizona’s

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back and ready to talk more softball on the fifth episode of Out of the Box! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-21:27): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s series victory against Mississippi State, the injury to Montana Fouts, what the pitching rotation will look like against South Carolina, and potential line-up changes.  Advancing to First (21:39-41:22): Tom and Gray break down the previous weekend’s SEC action, reacting to the shocking results in Oxford, Tennessee’s series victory over Missouri, Georgia’s bounce-back against Auburn, and LSU getting two of three against South Carolina. Then, the guys discuss the newly-released RPI and what that means for the SEC.  Stealing Second (41:36-1:06:19): It’s the first ever Out of the Box Midseason Awards! Tom and Gray give out tons of hardware for the SEC, Alabama, and the nation, including Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Coach of the Year, Biggest Team Surprises and Disappointments, and so much

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back from Texas and ready to talk more softball on the fourth episode of Out of the Box! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-22:07): Tom and Gray discuss Alabama’s series with Texas A&M and the effect of the season’s first loss. Then, the guys dive into the report that replay will be tested at the SEC Softball Tournament.  Advancing to First (22:23-44:12): Tom and Gray break down the previous weekend’s SEC action, reacting to Missouri’s shocking sweep of Kentucky, Tennessee’s series victory over Arkansas and Mary Haff, the difficulty understanding Auburn, and Georgia’s disastrous start to SEC play. Then, the guys discuss the newly-released RPI.  Stealing Second (44:24-1:05:16): It’s the Out of the Box-In the Circle Crossover Event! Eric Lopez from the In the Circle podcast for Fastpitch News joins the show to talk about the new RPI, the Big Ten, the issues at Baylor, the major surprises around the country, Rachel Garcia, and which SEC teams c

Tom Canterbury and Gray Robertson are back, tan from Hawaii, and ready to talk more softball on the third episode of Out of the Box! Here's your trip around the bases:  At the Plate (0:00-21:28): Tom and Gray break down the Hawaii trip and tell stories from paradise, plus they discuss the offensive surprises in Alabama’s lineup and preview the Texas A&M series this weekend.  Advancing to First (21:42-38:49): Tom and Gray take a look at the current state of the SEC, reacting to the Florida-LSU series while also talking about Kentucky’s impressive start, Arkansas’ struggles, and more from around the league.  Stealing Second (39:03-1:00:45): Former Alabama softball All-American pitcher Sydney Littlejohn joins the program to talk about Alabama’s WCWS qualities, the mentality of a pitcher, the importance of pitching depth, the reality of the sophomore slump, and much more.  Rounding Third (1:00:57-1:18:51): Gray and Tom reflect on the first reveal of the RPI and then have a discussion about whether or