You'd think that the Orange County Otters' mascot would be one of those adorable, appropriately sized otters we've all seen in zoos and in cute videos and gifs. However, this is not the case. In fitting with the Otters' history of brutally winning championships (please ignore the period from Season 20 onwards), Orange County's mascot is actually the South American giant river otter. Unlike it's cute cousins, the giant otter is a successful predator that grows to be almost the size of an adult human (approximately 5.6ft). An account by a zoologist states that when hunting, the giant otter grabs its prey firmly with its front paws, and then begins to eat its head. Which is frankly terrifying.
The giant otter is a special mascot because it possesses traits that the other mascots around the league don't, most notably an element of deception and surprise. It's fairly obvious the way in which other mascots are intended to be intimidating. Wraiths do spooky things. Yeti are large, physically overbearing creatures. Snakes and big cats are stereotypically scary and/or fearsome animals. But Orange County has a cute lil otter. Or at least you think they do, until a giant otter (metaphorically) grabs your head and begins to eat it. Again, please ignore the period from Season 20 onwards. Perhaps the giant otter is satisfied following the previous feedings but will eat the league again soon. (234 words)
The giant otter is a special mascot because it possesses traits that the other mascots around the league don't, most notably an element of deception and surprise. It's fairly obvious the way in which other mascots are intended to be intimidating. Wraiths do spooky things. Yeti are large, physically overbearing creatures. Snakes and big cats are stereotypically scary and/or fearsome animals. But Orange County has a cute lil otter. Or at least you think they do, until a giant otter (metaphorically) grabs your head and begins to eat it. Again, please ignore the period from Season 20 onwards. Perhaps the giant otter is satisfied following the previous feedings but will eat the league again soon. (234 words)
[OPTION]S24 (PHI): 16 GP, 73 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 FF, 3 sacks, 5 INTs, 10 PDs, 2 TDs
[OPTION]S25 (PHI): 16 GP, 67 tackles, 4 INTs, 13 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S26 (OCO): 16 GP, 68 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INTs, 10 PDs
[OPTION]S27 (OCO): 16 GP, 116 tackles, 4 INTs, 23 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S28 (OCO): 16 GP, 84 tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 INTs, 20 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S29 (OCO): 16 GP, 99 tackles, 3 FF, 1 FR, 5 INTs, 23 PDs, 1 TD
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[OPTION]ISFL Playoff Stats:
[OPTION]S23 (PHI): 1 GP, 2 tackles
[OPTION]S26 (OCO): 1 GP, 5 tackles, 2 PDs
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[OPTION]Trophies and Achievements:
[OPTION]Drafted 35th Overall by Myrtle Beach in the S21 DSFL Draft
[OPTION]S21 Ultimini Champion
[OPTION]S21 DSFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S21 DSFL Defensive Back of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]Drafted 4th Overall by Philadelphia in the S22 ISFL Draft
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Defensive Performance of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S24 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S24 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S25 (PHI): 16 GP, 67 tackles, 4 INTs, 13 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S26 (OCO): 16 GP, 68 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INTs, 10 PDs
[OPTION]S27 (OCO): 16 GP, 116 tackles, 4 INTs, 23 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S28 (OCO): 16 GP, 84 tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 INTs, 20 PDs, 1 TD
[OPTION]S29 (OCO): 16 GP, 99 tackles, 3 FF, 1 FR, 5 INTs, 23 PDs, 1 TD
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[OPTION]ISFL Playoff Stats:
[OPTION]S23 (PHI): 1 GP, 2 tackles
[OPTION]S26 (OCO): 1 GP, 5 tackles, 2 PDs
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[OPTION]Trophies and Achievements:
[OPTION]Drafted 35th Overall by Myrtle Beach in the S21 DSFL Draft
[OPTION]S21 Ultimini Champion
[OPTION]S21 DSFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S21 DSFL Defensive Back of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]Drafted 4th Overall by Philadelphia in the S22 ISFL Draft
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S23 ISFL Defensive Performance of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S24 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S24 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S26 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S26 ISFL Returner of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S29 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S29 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
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[OPTION]S26 ISFL Returner of the Year Nominee
[OPTION]S29 ISFL Pro Bowl Selection
[OPTION]S29 ISFL Cornerback of the Year Nominee
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