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Mercilus Recalls Hilarious NFL Rookie Hazing
13 Sep
Summary
- Rookie hazing involved a talent show revolt by players.
- Veterans retaliated by soaking rookie gear in cold tubs.
- Tiger Balm and Icy Hot were placed in protective gear.
Whitney Mercilus, a former standout linebacker for the Houston Texans, recently reminisced about the unconventional hazing he endured as a rookie in 2012. The initiation rituals, common in the NFL, included a talent show where rookies were expected to perform.
Mercilus and fellow rookies initially resisted the talent show, leading to their gear being submerged in cold tubs as a consequence. The veterans' retaliation escalated when they placed irritating substances like Tiger Balm and Icy Hot into the rookies' equipment, including mouthpieces and helmets.
This prank resulted in Mercilus accidentally ingesting Tiger Balm, causing a burning sensation. Another rookie required emergency treatment after Biofreeze made contact with his eye. Mercilus, who became a starter his rookie year, ultimately understood the veterans' authority.
