Weekend preview
Most intimidating mascot in the NCAA? I think so
The Stetson Hatters come to town this weekend to take on the Georgia Bulldogs at Foley Field. Yes, you read that right, the Stetson Hatters… I guess Stetson Offensvie Smelling Colognes was taken.
Stetson hails from the Atlantic Sun Conference and went a disappointing 27-30 last season, en route to a 5th place finish in the A-Sun. However, Stetson returns 19 letterwinners from last season including three Freshman All-America honorees 3rd baseman Mark Jones, catcher Nick Rickles, and 2nd baseman Robert Crews.
The key to Stetson’s offensive success is Aaron Crittenden. The senior from Ft. Myers Florida led the Hatters with a whopping 13 home runs last year good for 8th in the A-Sun. He’s already gotten off to a good start early this season hitting .500 and slugging .750 with a homer and 8 RBI in 4 games for Stetson.
Don’t over look the Hatters. This Stetson team is far from a pushover. They’ve got good young talent and Coach Pete Dunn has led this team to the NCAA tournament on many occasions. Will you see them in Omaha? Doubtful. But Stetson is a ballclub that can make it regional play and shock a few people.
So come on out to Foley Field this weekend and help them root on the Dawgs. I promise, the Stetson fans don’t smell as bad as I’m letting on.
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