National TV cameras picked up Gonzalez's pre-kick routine, which led to a mix of responses, and a response from his wife.
The answer was that it was part of his OCD diagnosis, and he’s brought awareness to the disorder simply through that moment. He spoke about it in the week leading up to the Commanders’ next playoff game against the Detroit Lions, where we may see Gonzalez prepare in the same way before taking the field.
ASHBURN, Va. – By the time Zane Gonzalez “doinked” the Washington Commanders into the NFC divisional round Sunday night, the journeyman kicker had already gone viral on social media. With NBC’s cameras trained on him as the climax of the 23-20 ...
A national television audience watched Zane Gonzalez adjust his socks on the sideline and ... from childhood to now being a kicker for the Washington Commanders. Making the field goal to deliver the franchise’s first postseason victory in nearly two ...
Gonzalez, who has been in the league since 2017, was elevated to Washington's active roster in early December. Aside from being a postseason hero and helping Washington earn its first-ever playoff win since 2005, Gonzalez has also had to overcome obsessive-compulsive disorder, otherwise known as OCD.
Gonzalez's tics were on full display during Sunday night's broadcast, something he says he's dealt with his whole life
Washington’s foundation is now set, but there is plenty of roster construction remaining for General Manager Adam Peters.
Zane Gonzalez has long struggled in his battle with OCD. Since he was a freshman at Arizona State, he has been public about coping with it. Tonight, the world was introduced to his tick of him constantly fixing his hair… all that matters is the doink that sends the Commanders… pic.twitter.com/sdO7r890zi
The Washington Commanders trim the Philadelphia Eagles' lead to 27-15 at halftime of the NFC Championship Game on a 42-yard field goal from Commanders' kicker Zane Gonzalez.
The Washington Commanders pay off their opening possession with 3 points thanks to a 34-yard field goal from their kicker, Zane Gonzalez.
With the Commanders looking to maintain and build upon their momentum built in 2024 there are several key roster decisions to be made in the coming weeks.
A national television audience watched Zane Gonzalez adjust his socks on ... from childhood to now being a kicker for the Washington Commanders. Making the field goal to deliver the franchise ...