Raiders star grounded: Vegas plans foiled by caffeine

Melanie Dinjaski

Raiders player Albert Hopoate sits out game in Vegas for pending arrival of first child.


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It was a tough call for Raiders star Albert Hopoate to sit out the first round in Las Vegas, but the impending arrival of his first child made the decision a no-brainer.

As he prepares for sleepless nights without his beloved caffeine fix, Hopoate knows he'll have to find a way to power through.

"I enjoy my sleep, but once baby arrives, it'll be minimal.

I don't drink coffee, but I'll figure something out," Hopoate shared with The Canberra Times.

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