Most of Georgia’s roster this year wasn’t around for the unsatisfying end to last year, but the ones who were (namely Tre Phelps and Kolby Branch) are still angry.
“It’s kind of got a salty taste in our mouth, we didn’t like that you and we kind kind of came together and said ‘let’s do it again,’” explained Branch.
He and his fellow left infielder remember how frustrated they have been with the past two years, but they rave about this year’s roster, and believe wholeheartedly in the team’s prospects.
With 21 transfers and five new freshmen, you would be forgiven if you didn’t know what to expect of this patchwork of players. But one commonality is how old everyone is. This team lacks no maturity in the clubhouse. But Branch says there’s an added level of energy and levity that wasn’t there last year.
“We’ve got a happy team. It’s like positive everywhere,” said Branch. “It’s not so uptight, you know, free, loose, ready to go.”
But don’t think they’re just happy to be here. None of the players are hidden in their expectations for the upcoming season. They intend on using their experience to run the table in a conference where you have to elbow your way through top ranked teams. Omaha is the only end this roster has in sight.
“This team is different,” explained utility man Ryan Black, in his second year with the program. “This team is going to be special.”
The time has come to set aside the talk and get to work, and Wes Johnson’s players couldn’t be more eager. Wright State comes to Foley Field for a three game series against the Diamond Dawgs for opening weekend.
