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‘The action is the juice’

The Bombers players find ways to relax and unwind during the off-season, with football occupying their thoughts constantly. Ontaria Wilson, a receiver, says, "Always thinking about football gets mentally draining." Evan Holm, a halfback, devotes an hour daily to learning Japanese, citing the benefits of bilingualism in preventing Alzheimer's.

He even spent a month in Japan with his family during the off-season. Holm also organizes board game nights with teammates. Major Williams, a cornerback, turns to music as an outlet, resurrecting his rap career and performing at a rookie talent show. Gabe Wallace, a guard, is an avid movie watcher, with his favorite being the 1995 crime thriller, "Heat."

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