Good Morning Monarchs. Who doesn’t love a little throw back to some history?

We’ll take a look back to a historic day for one of ODU’s greats, while also giving you a little countdown to kickoff update.

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

⚾️ Remember When
⏱️ Countdown To Kickoff: 7️⃣5️⃣
​🦁 And much more!

⚾️ REMEMBER WHEN

Fourteen years ago tomorrow: June 17, 2011

Former ODU standout Daniel Hudson was less than a year removed from being traded by the Chicago White Sox when he took the mound against his former team.

He was a man on a mission that night as he notched his first career MLB complete game that night in Arizona, allowing just three hits, while striking out five and giving up just one run in a 4-1 victory over the White Sox.

It was one of three complete games that Hudson would throw that season before he moved to the bullpen in 2014 and never looked back.

⏱️ COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: 7️⃣5️⃣ DAYS

Wearing #75 this fall for ODU will be redshirt senior Skyler Grant, who emerged as a starter on the Monarchs offensive line in the final four games, taking over the right guard position.

Entering his fifth season, Grant is once again expected to battle for a starting spot on the line after playing in 23 games over the past two seasons for ODU.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 On The Mend. Playing in his 20th MLB season, ODU legend Justin Verlander is eyeing a return to the Giants rotation this week.

Verlander has been dealing with an injury for the past month, but is expected to rejoin San Francisco this week during their series at home this week against the Cleveland Guardians.

🏈 WE WORKIN’

🦁 MONARCH TRIVIA

In his 15 seasons at the MLB level, Daniel Hudson made 547 career appearances. How many of those were games in which he started?

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 61

🦁 Have a great start to your week!