In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 145 Unprecedented Victory; Road to Glory (-in-)

"Touchdown!"

"Another exquisite touchdown pass. Eli Manning's pass passed through several defenders and went straight to the outside receiver. It was like a delicate scalpel in a small space. , penetrated the entire Norman defensive line."

"I even saw two defenders reaching out their hands and about to hit the ball. If Manning was relied on to be slow for even 0.1 seconds, the outcome of the ball would have been completely different."

"Although Ethan O'Connor showed amazing adaptability and a body like an NFL professional, Eli also showed the big heart of a top offensive player, showing such calm finishing ability at such a young age. He is the real Mr. Big Scene. Now both sides are back on the same starting line!”

"The green team chooses to play hard with two points at this time. They must work hard to ensure the lead!"

Ethan stood on the sidelines and watched the green team's offensive team begin to form their formation not far away.

This is the first time in this game that the green team has chosen a two-point additional attack.

This is the opportunity that Ethan has been waiting for.

"Ethan is on the field! He chose to participate in this two-point extra defense as a member of the defensive team. He replaced the free defender. This is a position relative to his own and has no marking task. Let's take a look at Norman's Ethan What special defensive tactics did it bring!"

At this time, Ethan O'Connor has shown special potential through the previous three quarters that is different from any football player in history.Unsurprisingly, he became the focus of the entire game, and naturally received more attention than his opponent, Eli.

It was another new position change, which made almost all the audience, including the on-site commentator, begin to wonder what new tactics Ethan would bring next.

Even the green team's offensive team seemed a little hesitant and looked at each other a few times. It can be said that Ethan's presence on the court at this time can put a lot of psychological pressure on his opponents.

In the additional offense, the PAT is to kick the ball at the 15-yard line, and the two-point conversion is to line up at the 2-yard line to try for a touchdown.

It seems that both additional offensive methods are very easy to score. In fact, the difficulty of the two-point conversion is significantly higher than that of the PAT, because there is only one chance. On the other hand, in the PAT, this distance is considered easy for the kicker, unless Falling into a huge disadvantage or a huge lead, otherwise teams will generally choose PAT.

The green team chose to force two conversions when the score was tied, which in a sense was considered a last-ditch battle.

Ethan chose to stand behind the striker...

The two-point conversion officially began. The two cornerbacks immediately chose to focus on the wide receiver on the left, while Ethan went to the left alone. The other offensive players including tight ends, running backs, and fullbacks also had Teammates choose to mark.

The defensive strategy Ethan chose was very simple. Let his teammates ensure the stability of one side and focus on the other side.

On the other hand, Eli did not find a good opportunity in the instant choice. Faced with Albert's attack, he was forced to choose to move.

The second time, the wide receiver behind Ethan wanted to go around and get a chance to catch the ball, but he was blocked by Ethan. He was even almost pushed out of bounds by Ethan. In the one-on-one contest, Among them, Ethan is not inferior to anyone, let alone a wide receiver who is not physically dominant and is known for his flexibility.

Then Ethan saw the tight end not far in front of him rush out, risking injury and forcefully pulling away.

A fleeting gap!

Eli took action. Even if there was only this opening, even if there was only this opportunity, he decisively chose to seize it.

The football flew over Albert's head, passed two other defensive players, and was lightly caught by the tight end, who turned around.

Next, just run into the formation.

But he was blocked by a sudden body in front of him, and the near end was pushed away from the line!

The two line-changing referees blew their whistles at the same time, and some spectators had already stood up and cheered to celebrate the successful two-point conversion.

"It is not yet certain that this two-point conversion has been achieved. The referee is urgently watching the video angle of the bottom line. This time ESPN has provided full game equipment support, with more than 20 fixed-angle cameras in key areas around the court... Let's switch From the bottom line perspective, it can be said that the football did not completely cross the sideline at the moment it was pushed away by Ethan O'Connor!"

"Two-point conversion failed!"

Ethan in the field breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this voice, and was already breaking out in a cold sweat.

If this was not a final and there was no bottom line perspective, this ball would most likely be judged as a two-point conversion by the green team.In the end, it can be said that the back end of the football did not cross the line.

Next it was the Normans' turn to attack. Ethan withstood the pressure and continued to advance steadily even though his body was gradually feeling heavy.

"Ethan held the ball, and this time faced three people's double-teams, and he rushed out again! He seemed to have inexhaustible power, and even at this time he still maintained absolute power!"

"Ethan passed the ball out and found Matic who was defending the central zone. Although the route of the ball was not as perfect as before and the ball speed had also weakened to a certain extent, the green team's defensive team had also reached the stage of exhaustion. Success gave Matic his chance."

"Ford got the ball and stood up at the critical moment. Ethan opened the way for him and pushed the opponent away with both hands! The opponent was already showing signs of exhaustion!"

"It can be said that from the beginning of the second half, Ethan faced repeated battles with the opponent, but he was not knocked down and even defeated the opponent with his own strength! The formation is right in front of him!"

The three ace commentators spoke faster and faster, especially Joe Sisman's voice, which was already a little hoarse at this time.

In the VIP box, the three women, Mia, Lisa, and Kate, couldn't help but hold their breath and concentrate. The three women seemed to be in the arena at the moment, standing next to Ethan, with their hands subconsciously clenching their fists, not daring to release their breath.

"Hold on, Ethan. Victory is right in front of you!" the three women thought in unison.

The front line has advanced to 11 yards in the opponent's half. The previous three scoring attacks have failed, leaving only the last chance.

The dazzling continuous fake action tactics no longer worked. Although the opponent's physical strength was much worse than before, the physical strength of Ethan's teammates dropped even more obviously.

And now, the only one who can still fight is probably Ethan O'Connor.

In the last scoring attack, Ethan did not use any tactics, but rushed forward alone, and then crossed the line of scrimmage.

No fake moves, no passes, just a forward charge.

At this moment, many players surrounded him, forming a dense human wall in front of Ethan...

"He did it. Ethan O'Connor used up his last bit of strength! He walked into the formation area forcefully. He fell down in the formation area. It could be seen that his expression was slightly painful. Compared with the strength at the beginning , even Ethan now is exhausted due to long-term and large-scale physical confrontation!"

"This scene is undoubtedly touching. He is a true hero who fought until the last moment."

"There is only one minute left. If the Normans choose PAT, the final score will be tied! And this final will usher in the first 'death overtime' in history..."

"Wait a minute, we see the Normans lined up at the two-yard line! This is preparing for a two-point play. Ethan seems to be preparing to kill the game completely in regular time. Can he hold on? Or at the end? Are you always preparing special tactics?"

"We saw Ethan make another position switch, this time he stood at the quarterback position, and the previous quarterback Rice was at fullback!"

The two-point conversion begins.

After getting the ball, Ethan had to face the same situation as Eli. Several offensive players were watched to death, and there were two ends and linebackers rushing towards him.

Rice, who was supposed to protect the quarterback, followed the order issued by Ethan before the kickoff and chose to advance into the zone.

Even the route Ethan took when dodging was exactly the same as Eli's.

As if in a mirror image, Cooper desperately broke away from the defense, roared and took a step diagonally.

A fleeting gap!

Ethan's football was released, but its flight path was beyond the expectations of everyone present, and it passed Cooper, the only open player in front of the zone.

Missed?
At the same time, Eli was struck by lightning on the sidelines, in sharp contrast to the roaring coach next to him.

"Lost!" Eli said blankly.

The football flew past everyone and began to fall at the edge of the end zone.

Just as it was about to fly out of bounds, a figure jumped up to catch the ball, and finally landed firmly on the ground.

It was Rice, who suddenly accelerated at the last moment and came to the corner of the formation that Ethan said.

All the Norman players rushed off the field, and Thomas raised his arms in the air, cheering and running wildly.

"Norman wins the national championship!!!!" the three commentators said in unison.

In the audience on the sidelines, a coach’s cell phone rang...

In the VIP room, three women hugged each other and celebrated with joy.

The offensive players on the field took off their helmets one after another and threw their helmets high.

Only Ethan sat on the ground as if relieved, and then lay flat on the green lawn without any support.

The clear sky is like a curtain, with white clouds floating slowly...

At that moment, Ethan blocked out all sounds from the outside world and slowly closed his eyes.

Maybe if you open your eyes again, you will find that you have not traveled through time, and he is not Ethan O'Connor. This is all just a "dream."

Wake up quickly, we still have to clock in.

It's the beginning of the month and I still have to pay the monthly payment.

Do you still want to contact the girl you had a blind date with last week?
He opened his eyes.

The sky is still the sky.

The stadium is still the same stadium.

He's still the same Ethan O'Connor.

I gave you a chance. Since God wants me to be the king of rugby, then I will reluctantly give it a try.

Ethan sat up, and then he was surrounded by his teammates. He was thrown high, and at the same time, the voice in his ears became real again.

"An unprecedented victory! Two top quarterbacks gave us an exquisite offensive battle! This is a game worthy of being recorded in history. This is the top level of high school football."

"Under a huge disadvantage, amid many pre-game disapprovals, and with the support of the main players who left the field due to injuries, he stepped on the body of a powerful opponent. From this moment on, he will officially embark on a road to glory. !”

"He will let the world know how high a player's physical limit is, he will let the world know how complex football tactics can become, and he will let people know that God is not 'unknowable' nor unknowable. exists, he may be in the world, right here in this stadium!”

"He has inherited the glorious tradition of great quarterbacks. The souls of the great Joe Montana, John Elway, and Dan Marino are possessed at this moment. He is not fighting alone; he is fighting alone. , his name is Ethan O’Connor!”

Compared with the celebrating Norman players, the members of the green team seemed extremely lonely.

"We lost. I have to admit that Ethan cannot be effectively targeted in the high school arena. Only by gathering all all-star defensive players and working closely can we effectively suppress him." Yi Sen on the sidelines. Lai analyzed.

There was no trace of loneliness on his face because of the failure.

He felt that he had not lost unfairly.

Ethan O'Connor is too powerful.

And I have done well enough.He felt that he had accomplished all the goals he had set for himself before the game.

Even if you can't defeat your opponent...then the Normans should win the championship.Eli had to admit it.

"Next year, we will still have a chance... What grade is Ethan in?" Eli had to choose to encourage his teammates at this time.

Eli's expression really turned ugly when he heard that Ethan was only in the 11th grade. In other words, he would have to face this opponent next year. "At least, there's still the year after tomorrow." That's all he could do to comfort himself.

It's not that he has no fighting spirit, it's just that what Ethan has shown is leading strength that his peers can never defeat.

He is the strongest high school football player on the planet, even surpassing most college players and some NFL professional players.

Looking in the long run, will I have to live in the shadow of this man for the rest of my life?
This result suddenly made Eli shudder and become extremely depressed.

Regardless, he returned to the court with his teammates to send blessings to the entire Norman team and Ethan O'Connor.

"You did a great job. You deserve this championship more than me, even though... I've done everything I can, right?" Eli looked at Ethan and couldn't help but smile.

Regardless of the opponents in the football game, Eli seems to be a shy big boy, which is the same as his brother.

"No, you didn't do your best." Ethan shook his head.

"You always regard yourself as just a quarterback, but you forget that football is a team game after all. It is useless no matter how outstanding one person is. Only the victory of the team is the real victory." Ethan stretched out his hand and gently He tapped Eli on the forehead.

"Without the support of teammates, even the true coming of God is useless."

Although Ethan's movement was very light, Eli stumbled back subconsciously.

He felt the "power" in this sentence.

Ethan is not blaming or criticizing, but - "teaching".

"In terms of pure quarterback ability, you are not inferior to me, and you are even better than me in some characteristics, but I still win. Do you know why? I don't just think about what a quarterback should do. . Instead, I think about how to win from a team perspective, so I change my position, so I provide cover for my teammates. This is also the fundamental reason why others think I have diverse tactics. This is the answer to everything! "

Ethan spread his hands and told Rai his secret to victory without reservation.

It lies in the word "team".

"I...I..." Eli wanted to open his mouth several times, but found that he had nothing to say.

Ethan was right, he was indeed focused only on the quarterback.Leave the defensive tasks to your teammates and leave the tactical arrangements to the coach.

He couldn't say whether this was right or wrong, but Ethan's words undoubtedly gave him a new way of thinking.

After a long silence, Eli's eyes glowed with a different kind of light, as if he had found a new direction.

"I know what to do! I will work hard to defeat you, even if I have to fight for my whole life!" Eli's voice was full of courage.

It's not so much high-spirited as it is another kind of "respect."

Because I respect you, I will defeat you at all costs!
This is a kind of respect that only a true fighter will understand.

"I will wait for you to defeat me." Ethan smiled, with a slightly relaxed smile.

Looking at Eli's leaving figure, Ethan let out a long breath.

There is no doubt that he is "acting like a good guy" like this, after all, the two of them are enemies no matter what.

It is a stupid behavior to deliver artillery shells to the enemy in this way, or even give the enemy guidance.

But in history, it is not impossible to save an opponent or even a "mortal enemy".

For example, Real Madrid's Florentino Lafayette, when his arch-rival Barcelona was in financial crisis, not only did he not add insult to injury, he also went around personally to secure leveraged financing for Barcelona and rescued Barcelona from the financial crisis.

From a competitive perspective, this is a recipe for disaster.

From a business perspective, this is ensuring Real Madrid's own prosperity.

"Strong men" have no real opponents and no real friends.

Although this road to the strong is filled with flowers and applause, it is always lonely.

·
In the end, with the cheers of the audience, the attention of the coach, principal, and sports director, the surrounding teammates, and the congratulations of the on-site commentator, I received the heavy silver rugby trophy from the chairman of the association.

He stood at the top and raised the trophy!
Glittery paper flowers were sprinkled all over the place, and pillars of fire spewed flames around the stadium.

In addition to winning the first national championship trophy in the team's history, Ethan was also crowned the game's most valuable player, or MVP, without any surprise.

Ethan saw a diamond-shaped trophy with his name and time engraved on it.

This will be the first ornament on his wall of honor.

After toasting to celebrate and taking photos, it was time to celebrate with family members. At this time, the family members of the team members also walked onto the green field and cheered with the players.

This is also a tradition at all sporting events.

The most wonderful moments are to be shared with family.

Ethan also saw Mia, Lisa, and Kate, and the three of them walked over together.

Ethan even thought of Catherine...compared to true loneliness, at least he still had family and loved ones.

"I'm sincerely happy for you. Everything you do is perfect." Mia immediately gave Ethan a hug.

Then came Lisa. In addition to hugging Ethan, she naturally would not forget to hug and celebrate with her biological son.

"You have done a very good job. You must listen to Ethan more in the future. Look at your transformation now. You must listen to Ethan more in the future. Do you understand?" Lisa immediately ordered.

Rice said "Oh" with a confused expression.

Ethan looked at Kate.

Kate smiled too;

"You are the national champion! Maybe you will be more famous than me in the future!"

This is almost a certainty.

Football is the traditional mainstream American culture. Red conservatives will watch it, so will the dark blue people. Farmers in the northwest love to watch it. Rich people in Beverly love to watch it. Black people living in the center of big cities love to watch it. White people in the suburbs love to watch it too.

This sport is America’s “greatest common denominator.”

If the American people were asked to choose between Johnny Depp and Ethan O'Connor, the vast majority would choose the latter.

There is no doubt that Ethan O'Connor is a better British model to end up with.

The scene of the two looking at each other was also recorded by many reporters on the green field. This photo will be circulated together with the scene of Ethan's toast and become a footnote of tenderness.

It also gave a final answer between Kate and Ethan.In other words, what happened before is in the past.

This is undoubtedly a new beginning for Kate.

This was also the plan that Ethan first mentioned to Kate.

Half an hour later, Ethan returned to the player tunnel and saw Jennifer waiting there. She rushed over and jumped directly on Ethan's body.

At this time, Mia, Lisa, Kate, and other players' families left through another passage. The school will hold a celebration banquet at the hotel tonight...

"Congratulations Ethan." Jennifer smiled like a flower.

The two had a deep kiss.

"Regarding your stagnant singing career, I have a new idea. I want you to stay on the school cheerleading team." Ethan suddenly said something for no reason.

·
For other players, it’s a matter of celebrating the end of the game and leaving.

But that was not the case for Ethan, who also had a post-match press conference required by the tournament organizers.

This is the first time that Ethan has sat in front of the stage and been interviewed by many sports media.

Most of the questions revolved around the game just now, and Ethan also shared more details.

"Yes, in fact, regarding on-the-spot position changes and a series of tactical arrangements, I am completely in charge. Coach Thomas gives more suggestions." Ethan responded.

The spotlights flashed faster at the scene, and many reporters recorded the explosive news.

Thomas also reminded at this time: "I have % trust in Ethan O'Connor. He has a very high degree of freedom in the team. This environment can also stimulate his creativity."

Then Ethan shared his understanding of "team", which was considered as announcing what Eli said. Not only the reporters on the scene, but even Thomas around him nodded frequently.

Ethan also picked up a can of Coke on the table and took a few sips.

A reporter immediately asked keenly: "You have a body that is far stronger than your peers. Does this come from your daily self-discipline?"

"You mean this?" Ethan showed the Coke in his hand.

"Of course I will maintain self-discipline, but that doesn't mean I will refuse some foods that bring happiness and pleasure to people."

About 40 minutes later, after answering many questions, including some questions about Kate Moss, Ethan was finally able to leave, but there were others waiting for Ethan at the exit.

It was a middle-aged woman who claimed to be in charge of the HGA Bulldogs' reserve recruitment and was affiliated with the school's athletic department.She invited Ethan to an office in the stadium.

"You can call me Connelly, please give me 3 minutes to explain to you the generous conditions for the reserve team at the University of Georgia. We have abundant scholarships... This is the representative of 'Georgia Girls', this is the school Within the hostess community, she is the best.”

"If you are interested, she will take you around the campus in the next two days." The middle-aged woman then introduced the beautiful young lady beside her.

"Hi, Ethan, your performance on the court just now was so handsome. I like you very much." She smiled and said to Ethan.

"You can definitely stay here for a few more days, and the school will provide all your expenses. I will give you an unforgettable trip. I promise."

"We have even prepared a victory party for you. I will invite many beautiful ladies from the school cheerleading team, and you can socialize freely." The girl has curly blond hair, but it is dyed.

Ethan is actually not that interested in this school. After all, the University of Georgia has never been a strong school in the Southeastern Conference.

But since they are so enthusiastic, it would not be good to reject them blindly. Why not give them a chance?
·
In the evening, many football coaches and university representatives were waiting in the lobby of the hotel where Ethan was staying.

They were waiting for Ethan to return, but they still didn't see him.

Since he finished the interview, he seemed to have disappeared...

"Where did these guys go?" Grace frowned. The celebration party was about to begin. Not only Ethan, but also nearly ten main team members were nowhere to be seen...

　Two in one, sent together.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)