In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 146 Five major coaches line up to visit; huge ambition (two-in-one)

"Where are the Ethan people?" Mia, who was sitting at the parents' table, couldn't help but look at Lisa next to her.

"You're not looking for that model, are you?" Lisa thought.

The strange thing is that except for Ethan, the Rice people are also missing.

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The next day, University of Georgia, East Campus Village, McWhorter Hall student apartment.

"Buzz buzz..." The vibrating cell phone woke Ethan up. He took off the bra that covered his face and had a unique fragrance. He then stood up and looked at the messy room.

The originally spacious double bed seemed a bit crowded, with several people swaying around.

1.2.3...not counting my own, six legs.

Ethan slowly walked out of bed and stood in the room, looking at the three girls from the University of Georgia.

Two white and one black, with perfect figures. In addition to the one he met in the office yesterday, there are also cheerleaders from the University of Georgia. The black girl on the left is the student ambassador of the school.

Then Ethan saw a pool of vomit on the sheets, the little bunny tattoos on the lower back and ankles, and the holes burned by cigarette butts on the bedside.

The smell of alcohol mixed with vomit remained in the air, and the three people snored continuously while sleeping.

Last night, it was supposed to be at a bar outside the University of Georgia campus...

Without saying a word, Ethan silently found his own clothes from the pile of clothes scattered on the ground, and finally left quietly.

There is a separate living room, bathroom, kitchen, balcony outside the room, and all kinds of furniture are also available.

In American University, there are generally three types of student dormitories: traditional, suite, and apartment, with private space and price increasing in order.For example, in the building where Ethan lives now, the monthly rent for an apartment for two people is more than $1700 (according to current prices after deducting inflation).

At the same time, on a small road surrounded by several student apartment buildings in East Campus Village, several high school students were discussing the madness last night.

"This is college life!" Albert couldn't help but shook his head and exclaimed, with excitement on his face.

"I'm thinking about a question, does every high school team have to receive this kind of hospitality when they play here? Please allow me to use this word, I feel like this is planned." Cooper couldn't help but have questions.

Last night, the enthusiasm of these college girls was beyond imagination.

"Not everyone can receive warm hospitality. After all, we are not Ethan O'Connor. To me, it's just that she is more affectionate towards you." Rice shrugged.

Then I introduced it to a few high school students who had no knowledge.

"Last night, there were two groups of girls in the bar. One group was the school's spirit cheerleading team. This is a part of the cheerleading team, which is responsible for creating atmosphere and cheering for various sports events. This is a fixed club of the school."

"The other group is the 'Georgia Girls'. They are neither from the school's admissions office nor student ambassadors, but are managed by the athletic department. In addition to sending and receiving letters and doing volunteer work every week, they are also responsible for the recruitment of reserves. Work, they were the ones who called those cheerleaders here last night."

"So, the University of Georgia is really thoughtful." Cooper raised his head and looked at the sky, with a silly smile on his face.Although he has come out, his soul is still immersed in the tenderness of the college senior last night.

He also exchanged contact information with this senior this morning. Cooper is planning to come back during the winter vacation to date the senior.

"Not just the University of Georgia, almost all universities now have this kind of hostess program, and they will host the visiting activities in the second half of the semester." Rice then released the bombshell news.

Several young and energetic young men couldn't help but burst into frivolous laughter.

All three of them are in grade 12 and will start intensive school visits in the second half of the semester...

And just when the three of them happened to pass by an apartment, Ethan happened to come out of the door.

"We thought you would crawl out of the building." Albert looked a little sleepy, naturally due to lack of sleep.

What was different from the three of them was that Ethan looked lively and energetic.

"Did someone mention the scholarship to you last night?" Ethan asked directly.

At this time, the three of them began to make some vague remarks. In fact, all three of them were offered a fixed price last night.

This kind of scholarship is a one-time reward for athletes and is a public "transaction".

"I have to remind you, don't joke with your own future. Unless it's at the last minute, don't make any admissions, that will devalue you." Ethan reminded.

Now that the team has won the national championship, not to mention all the teammates, at least a few main players will receive a certain degree of popularity.

"The most important thing is that you need to hire a suitable agent-like role to ensure that your interests are maximized."

Compared to before, Ethan didn't even beat around the bush this time.

Now Ethan has shown his dominant strength in high school, and has been given sufficient freedom by Thomas. For his teammates, he is not just a "captain".

That concerns the future of everyone including the school, coaches, and players.

"However, this is different from the interference of some brands. I am only ensuring the maximization of your interests, tailoring it to you personally, and taking all aspects into consideration." Ethan clarified.

"Of course, Ethan was very helpful last time. For such an important matter, we need someone to help us." Albert laughed dryly immediately.

Whether to follow Ethan and win another championship, or to make Ethan unhappy because of this little thing, Albert would undoubtedly choose the former.

"From a profit perspective, we also need Ethan's... friends to lend a helping hand again." Cooper nodded. He didn't know how to address Rice's mother in front of Ethan.

Ethan looked at Rice at this time.

"As for Rice, you have to listen to your mother." Ethan did not discuss this issue with Rice in depth.

Rice nodded.

The four of them came to the entrance of the apartment village. It was still some distance from the school and they had to take a fixed bus back. While waiting, Ethan saw several other teammates coming out. He only had 7 people in total.

Not to mention how righteous and upright the remaining players are, they are just asking for it.

As for the University of Georgia, Ethan was not planning to actually visit the campus. Last night was more to see what conditions the University of Georgia would offer.I would not consider attending the University of Georgia after high school.

As for the cheerleader...he couldn't even remember his name.

The vigorous finals came to an end. The organizers of the event, the broadcasters of ESPN, and most of the third-party media disappeared overnight, as if everything had never existed.

This game will exist in another form through various media, which can be regarded as completing its mission.

The team is also preparing to return. There are only a few irrelevant league games left in this semester. The Normans have already secured the top spot in the league early and just let Rice go to work.

As for the school, John immediately fulfilled his previous promise and paid Ethan a one-time bonus of 25W.

For the other 25W, in the California Open with De LS High School, Ethan currently only regards this high school as his opponent.

After the national championship and California championship, the two most valuable trophies, are obtained, for high school players, their merits will be complete. The impact of the remaining games is far less than these two events.

"Where did you take the players to play last night?" Grace blocked Ethan outside John's room, who was about to go back to his apartment.

"You should understand the championship celebration." Ethan nodded.

"Have less contact with girls if you want to have a long career." Grace warned as always.

"That's their business, I was just drunk." Of course Ethan didn't admit it.

"Hmph." Grace snorted softly, not sure whether she believed it or not.

"By the way, I have to remind you that those college coaches have not left, waiting for you to show up." Grace mentioned this matter.

Even she was being harassed by more than one college now, which were now like crazy trying to get in touch with Ethan.

Ethan nodded and then tried to speak.

"See you after Christmas then?"

"Aren't you going to return to the team at the end of this semester?"

"That's right, the team doesn't need me at the moment, and I also need to deal with some final exam matters."

Scholarships are scholarships. If your grades are not acceptable, you will still be unable to enter some universities.

Ethan had to pass multiple AP exams. The one that troubled Ethan the most was music-related. However, he also had tutors for this class.

"Okay, see you during the holidays. We'll discuss the team's new lineup in detail then!" Grace nodded.

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After bidding farewell to Grace, Ethan returned to the floor where his room was located. Not long after entering the room, there was a knock on the door.

The other person claimed to be a teaching assistant at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

"Head coach Tom Osborne will be here soon. He wants to talk to you about team selection. It's just a simple chat..." the other party assured again.

Soon Ethan met this legendary college head coach.

Historically, he has led the University of Nebraska to national championships three times. He has achieved a brilliant record of 255 wins, 49 losses and 3 draws in his coaching career. He is one of the coaches with the highest winning percentage in college football history.

After leaving office, he even ran for governor and served as a member of the Nebraska House of Representatives for six years.

It can be said that he is a representative figure in college football.

"Boy, I know you are very popular now, very popular, but I am not here to invite you to enter the University of Nebraska, but to talk to you about career planning..." Tom Osborne said When he came in, he pulled up a chair and sat across from Ethan.

"I've seen so many talented young players, but what percentage of them can successfully maintain their status and enter the professional field? No more than 5%, there are too many people who fall. High school football and college football can't even be called the same thing. kind of movement."

"I know it's too early for you to talk about this, but you have to start thinking about it."

"I also know what you need most, you need protection, you need proper guidance, no one can understand you better than me."

"Believe me, if you join my team, I can guarantee that you will be the first pick in the first round of the draft the year you graduate!"

"Moreover, Thomas and I have a deep friendship. We were once teammates. You will not have any discomfort when you go from high school to college. I will give you the smoothest transition." He finally mentioned.

Ethan nodded frequently.

Of course he knew the name of this college coach, and the diamond offense the team now uses was his initiative.

It's just that he shared it with Thomas, and Thomas shared it with himself. "So, young man, what specific ideas do you have?" Tom Osborne asked.

Ethan also said he had prepared a response early on: "I will not make any promises to any coach at any university at this time."

Just as he said to his teammates, he will not make promises to anyone, no matter how extravagant his words are, it will be useless.

"Okay, we will talk about some topics in depth after you have specific intentions. But I must remind you that the University of Nebraska does not lack young players. In fact, if it weren't for you, I would have left at this moment to prepare for this year. National Finals. It’s you who kept me here until this moment.”

"But the school's door is not always open to you. There is a time limit. Maybe I will change my mind after a while. Do you understand what I mean?" Tom Osborne's words were somewhat mixed with threats. meaning.

Promising conditions first and then giving limits, his remarks can be called a standard template for college coaches to poach people.

Since the other party said so, Ethan also mentioned a little bit of his requirements.

"Of course I understand, but my conditions are also somewhat special..."

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Three minutes later, Tom Osborne walked out of the room cursing.

"Are you kidding me? Does this kid think I'm an idiot?" He couldn't help laughing.

He even thinks Ethan should be locked up in a mental hospital.

The second person to enter Ethan's room was Joe Paterno, who had been the head coach of the Penn State Lions since 1966, a period of 45 years.

His status with the Lions is even greater than that of Ferguson by Manchester United fans.

He was wearing his signature look today, thick glasses, rolled up slacks, white socks, and that Brooklyn accent.

In other words, he is not much different from Tom Osborne.

And after hearing Ethan's request.He seemed stunned for a few seconds.

"If you didn't make such an excessive request just to reject me, I advise you to lower your requirements." He said cautiously.

"I know what I'm worth. It's just that my current performance is not enough for you to pay this price." Ethan shook his head.But he is extremely confident in his own judgment.

Joe Paterno shook his head and left, followed by the third man - Steve Spurrier.

"Does Osborne know football? He doesn't deserve to say this in front of me. And Joe Paterno, an incompetent mediocrity, just depends on the Lions." He said this about the two competitors who came in before.

"Unlike all my college head coaches, I am a true football genius. I won the Heisman Trophy in 1966. I understand you better than anyone else. Ethan O'Connor, as long as you are willing to stay at the University of Florida, I Guaranteed you’ll win the Heisman Trophy!”

Compared with the previous two serious old men, his tone is much more relaxed, which is also related to his relaxed and humorous coaching style.

But after hearing Ethan's request, his reaction was very different from the two just now.

"Are you sure you're not kidding?" He looked like a black question mark.

"There is no precedent for this at all. No one can agree to your conditions." He said in confusion.

"The lack of precedent doesn't mean it's impossible, it's just that I haven't appeared yet." Ethan shook his head.

"Okay." He clasped his hands together.

"Then I can only sincerely wish you good luck. The University of Florida will not initiate any pursuit of you until you change your mind."

The fourth person to come in is Bobby Bowden, who can also be called a great college football coach. He has 377 wins in his career, second only to Joe Paterno who came in before.

"Okay, I don't care what conditions the first three people have promised you, you don't have to use such boring excuses to prevaricate me." He looked a little angry.

The last one to come in was UCLA's Terry Donahue. He had taken over the coaching job in times of crisis and had also created brilliance. He won the Pac-1982 championship for 1993 consecutive seasons between 12 and 10, leading The team played in four Rose Bowls, winning three of them.

But that's all in the past. UCLA's results this year are not ideal, with 5 wins and 6 losses, and only ranked No. 4 in the Pacific Ten Schools. There is no doubt that this team is going downhill.

Therefore, his tone was not as loud as the previous four colleagues.

"My contract will expire next year. In fact, I am not sure whether the school will renew it. In fact, I just received a call from the school's sports director and asked me to ask what your requirements are. The specific situation will be announced at that time. Someone else will interview you." He showed a bit of haste.

Ethan told him the request he had made four times before.

Terry Donahue laughed: "I can only promise to pass your request to the school. In my personal opinion, I think you should lower your expectations. You are just a high school student."

He reminded me very much.

Ethan's request is quite different from that of a high school student.

"When the time comes, you will know why I made this request. This is a win-win situation." Ethan didn't say much.

These top coaches from the NCAA came over in person, which in a sense gave Ethan enough respect. General conditions such as scholarships were naturally fulfilled for Ethan.In response, Ethan also talked about his core requirements.

His ambitions were greater than anyone thought.

"I hope your school can understand that this is not a short-term request, but a cooperation that spans many years and will bring generous returns to both parties." Ethan said before he left.

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After a preliminary exchange of opinions with the top five coaches in the NCAA, Ethan received a call from Lisa. After asking if there was anyone in Ethan's room, she ran over in person and handed Ethan a check as soon as he entered the door.

"This is the reward you deserve."

Ethan took a look at the number. It was so rich that he would have thought it was a breakup fee.

"Half of it was paid for my son Rice. You did a good job. He will be handed over to you in the future."

Lisa came in and lay down on the bed.

One of her characteristics is her generosity. If we measure Rice's future, the price she gave is not an exaggeration.

Ethan closed the door and sat on the edge of the bed, Lisa immediately came over.The two kissed passionately, and Ethan gently stroked the ends of her hair, but seemed a little absent-minded.

"You've eaten fresh food and you dislike me?" She noticed something was not right about Ethan's state and asked with a smile.

Ethan talked about the meeting he had just had with several college coaches.

After listening to Ethan's request, Lisa laughed: "How can you agree to this? Unless you show some real skills. Skills outside the court. And even if you succeed, the probability of the other party agreeing is very slim. The distribution of benefits is complicated.”

Lisa only said that the chance was slim, but she did not say that it was impossible.

"I just get what I deserve." Ethan looked at the ceiling.

"If we take a step back, even if we can't reach an agreement, there's nothing to lose. I'm still the most popular player." Ethan thought clearly about everything.

Time is on your side.

"Then it depends on how capable you are. I can't help you on this point." Lisa shook her head.

"Besides, I have other things to do when I come here this time. Susan's phone number is almost buzzing. There are many schools and brands who want to contact you."

"Then let's contact them first and screen out those who are sincere. The school should also contact them," Ethan said.

"Okay, everything you asked for is fulfilled. But I will pay Susan's salary. You can either give her money or give it to others." Lisa's fingertips traced Ethan's chest.

"I don't care about anything else, I just want the baby! You have to work hard." Lisa started pushing.

After saying so much, it turned out to be to induce birth.

Compared to Ethan, she was definitely more anxious.

Ethan asked again and again, and she was indeed fine.

Do you have a problem?
Normally it should have been there.

"I have already made an appointment with the doctor. I will go for a check-up when you return to Los Angeles. You have been honest and left it all to me these days." Lisa pinched her.

You have to check when you need to, and you have to work hard when you need to.

"Boom boom boom!"

A knock on the door interrupted Ethan's movements.

"Ethan, open the door." It was Jennifer's voice.

Ethan immediately covered Lisa’s mouth.

After waiting for a while, her knocking on the door did not stop, obviously knowing that Ethan was in the room.

Ethan and Lisa made eye contact for a while.

Lisa shook her head at first, and finally nodded.

Then Ethan let her go, and Lisa immediately stood up and got into the cabinet. Ethan tidied it up first, and then opened the door.

"You last night..." Jennifer was about to ask, but then she saw Ethan treating each other with sincerity, wearing only the necessary covering.

Suddenly his cheeks flushed with blood.

Ethan rubbed his eyes, looking like he had just woken up.

"Are you still resting? Then I won't disturb you." Jennifer chuckled.

"It's okay, do you have anything to do with me?"

"It's okay, I'll just... come in and take a look!" Jennifer walked directly into the room from under Ethan's arm.

When Ethan walked in, he found Jennifer already lying on the bed.

"Why is there a strange smell in your room?" Jennifer's nose twitched twice, she immediately lifted the quilt, lay down and took a whiff, and immediately moved her head away due to the weird and rich smell.

I don’t know if it’s because of her age, but Lisa is indeed a little different from others.

Her face was a little tense.Holding back a smile.

(End of this chapter)