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Gerardo Gonzalez Ruiz (left) cheers on a swimmer poolside. (Rowan Athletics)

“G” stands for grinding

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer March 4, 2026

Gerardo Gonzalez Ruiz, acting head coach for Rowan Women's Swimming, looked out the window next to his seat on a plane over Erie, Pennsylvania. Gonzalez Ruiz, who began his trip in Mexico City, saw Erie...

Kaitlyn Crouthamel poses in her spicy swimmer hat. Crouthamel won the award for her performance in her team's meet at West Chester. (@rowanwswim on Instagram)

The origin of the “Spicy Swimmer”

Luke Brown, Sports Beat Writer November 19, 2025

After every meet for Rowan women’s swimming, there’s a bucket hat to hand out. It’s black with red peppers scattered all over it, and it goes to someone who stepped up.  It doesn’t go to whoever...

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