2026 SEC Offseason Update: Draft Deadline, New NCAA Rules, More [Highway to Hoover]

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

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