Aidan Hutchinson reveals secret to gameday routine

Almost every athlete has some sort of pregame ritual, and Aidan Hutchinson of the Michigan Wolverines is no different. While answering a plethora of peculiar questions during his Heisman Trophy press conference on Friday, Hutchinson shared just how he gets the juices flowing on game day.

“I always wake up and take a cold shower. That’s probably one of my traditions just because it wakes me up. I think it activates a lot of the nerves in my body, and that’s really the one thing that I do consistently. You know that’s a little bit out of the ordinary,” said Hutchinson.

Whether out of the ordinary or not his ritual has helped thrust him into stardom this season. Hutchinson has helped lead The Wolverine defense all the way to a number two ranking and a birth in the College Football Playoff. And for himself, his play has led him to the Heisman Trophy finalists ceremony.

Aidan Hutchinson: A true Michigan Wolverine legend

For Hutchinson, the Michigan Wolverines legend has truly gotten to live out his life’s destiny to this point. His father, Chris Hutchinson, played for Michigan as a defensive lineman/outside linebacker from 1989 to 1992. His father was an All-American for the Wolverines back in 1992.

Hutchinson has already firmly cemented his status in the Michigan fan bases hearts with his incredible on-field production. In 2021, he’s racked up 15.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks.

He earned a spot in the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York City this weekend, although many people would argue that Alabama linebacker Will Anderson, Jr. was more worthy of a spot. The sophomore for Alabama took the snub in stride and only had praise for the star Michigan defensive end.

“He’s a helluva player,” stated Anderson, Jr. speaking of Hutchinson. “He’s very physical. Can rush the passer. All credit to him. Congratulations to him, as well.”

Add in the fact that Hutchinson was a key member of the group of players that led the Wolverines to their first win over Ohio State in a decade, a Big Ten Championship over Iowa, and a College Football Playoff berth, it’s safe to say the Michigan fans in Ann Arbor and beyond won’t soon forget their freak of a defensive end.

He’s still got one and potentially two more games to add to that legacy in the College Football Playoff. Michigan fans know what they want for Christmas, a 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Michigan plays Georgia in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Dec. 31. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. EST from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.