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Commanders linebackers say they take tequila shots before games
Washington Commanders linebackers take a tequila shot together in the parking lot on game mornings, according to teammate Kain Medrano.
The second-year linebacker says Frankie Luvu started the ritual after carrying it on from veterans who did it for him.
Medrano says the routine helps the group feel ready before heading into the locker room.
It appeared to coincide with a strong moment for him: he made a game-sealing interception against Seattle in Washington's home opener.
But Washington has a 1-3-1 record after five weeks, and its defense has faced criticism for late-game mistakes.
The team is due to face the San Francisco 49ers in a must-win Monday night game, according to the account.
Washington Commanders linebacker Kain Medrano said the team’s linebackers take a tequila shot together on game mornings.
The group gathers in a parking lot before heading to the locker room.
Medrano said the routine helps prepare the players for the game.
He said teammate Frankie Luvu carried on the tradition he learned from veteran players.
Washington had a 1-3-1 record through five weeks, and its defense had faced criticism for late-game breakdowns.
- Who
- Washington Commanders linebackers, including Kain Medrano.
- What
- They gather to take a tequila shot before games.
- When
- On game mornings, before heading to the locker room.
- Where
- In a parking lot; the article does not specify which one.
- Why
- Medrano said the routine gives the players a tingling sensation and gets them ready to play.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Frankie Luvu continued the tradition after learning it from veteran players.
Medrano made a game-sealing interception against Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.
Washington had a 1-3-1 record.
Washington was set to face the San Francisco 49ers in a must-win game.
- Players
- Washington Commanders linebackers
- Drink
- Tequila
- Routine
- A shot together on game mornings
- Tradition carried on by
- Frankie Luvu
- Record through five weeks
- 1-3-1
What people are saying
It's a cool thing.
Your blood is tingling. We get there. We do our thing. Then once we go inside it's time to handle business.
You got the tingling sensation going through your body. You are ready to go out there and crash out.
Just adrenaline. You know, you take a shot and you were done with it.