When I talked to Javik Blake, the play-by-play broadcaster for the Biloxi Shuckers, back in early February, he informed me of manager Joe Ayrault's motto during the 2024 season. Cows run away from the storm, buffaloes run into the storm." It's much easier said than done, this idea of welcoming challenges with the understanding that it will help you grow as a player. Biloxi Shuckers' manager, Joe Ayrault, wins Southern League Manager of the Year AwardIt's no easy task managing a minor league team. While their playoff run didn't end as they hoped it would — the Shuckers suffered a two-game sweep at the hands of the Montgomery Biscuits in the Southern League Division Series — it was still a memorable season for the Brewers' Double-A affiliate.