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GET TO KNOW: Softball's Dylinn Stancil
1/9/2017 | Softball
In the third of a 10-part series introducing the Ole Miss softball newcomers for the 2017 season, Monday's profile features utility player Dylinn Stancil.
Dylinn Stancil | UT | R/R | 5-5 | Fr. | Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak HS)
What made you choose Ole Miss?
The campus is so beautiful and the people here are super helpful and nice. I fell in love when I first stepped on the campus. Seeing how much fun the softball team has when they play made my decision crystal clear when I was being recruited.
What do you like most about Ole Miss and Oxford?
I like seeing how The Grove can be so peaceful and quiet, and then turn into the tailgating central of college football. It's amazing to see everyone come, have fun and watch some Ole Miss football.
What is your favorite part about being an athlete at Ole Miss?
The fact that we get so much support from everyone. People always come up to us and say they are excited for our upcoming season, and that they will be there watching us.
What is your favorite Ole Miss tradition?
My favorite Ole Miss tradition is screaming the Hotty Toddy chant whenever anyone says "Are you ready?" It could be at a football game, in The Grove, or anywhere else in Oxford.
Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?
When I am up to bat, before I step in the box, I always take a couple of swings, hold my bat over my head to stretch my arms out, take a deep breath and step in. On the field, I always wear a batting glove under my fielding glove.
Quick Hits…
Pick anywhere in the world to vacation, where would you go? Italy
What is your go-to hangout place? Student Union
Team you're looking most forward to playing on the 2017 schedule? Cal State Fullerton
What is your dream profession/career? Veterinarian
Favorites…
Movie: The Sandlot
Band/Music group: Florida Georgia Line
TV Show: One Tree Hill
Actress/Actor: Sophia Bush
Snack Food: Mott fruit snacks
Ice cream flavor: Vanilla
Candy bar: Almond Joy
Fruit: Cantaloupe
Cereal: Honey Combs
Home cooked meal: Chicken Soup
Fast food restaurant: In-N-Out
Soda: Root Beer
Place to eat in Oxford: Ajax
Female athlete: Katie Ledecky
Male athlete: Mike Trout
Professional team: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Animal: Polar Bear
Holiday: Christmas
For all Ole Miss Softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at Instagram.com/olemisssoftball. Fans can also follow head coach Mike Smith on Twitter at @msmithsb16. Additionally, fans can get a behind the scenes look at Ole Miss Softball on Snapchat under the handle, @OleMissSoftball.
