In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 169 Don’t join the Brotherhood of Death; run!
"Honey, I'm home! Can I invite you to my house?"

"Address: Montgomery..."

Ethan looked at the text message signed by Penny.As for this, Penny actually added it herself with her mobile phone.

After Penny learned that Ethan was locked up in advance by the University of Alabama, she immediately applied for a transfer with Taili.

FOX Sports also readily agreed, and the reason is very simple, in order to get more post-match interviews with Ethan.

Although Penny is on a regular basis, her position within the TV station has not changed. She is still a "first-level location reporter."

But under normal circumstances, she should have been transferred to FOX Alabama from the local sub-channel focusing on Los Angeles, but she was directly sent to the FOX Sports Southeast channel (FOX Sports Southeast) with a wider coverage and more viewers. Channel status, treatment, and appreciation potential are naturally higher than those of sub-channels.

FOX Southeast mainly broadcasts the games of the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA), Charlotte FC (MLS), Carolina Panthers (NFL), Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) and other teams. Penny’s job will also become Being busy, in addition to having more travel bonuses, you can also live at home and spend more time with your parents. This is a lucky thing for people who work outside all year round.

But this time, as soon as Penny moved back from Los Angeles, she sent Ethan a text message and invited him to visit her home.

Obviously, he wanted Ethan to meet his parents.

The relationship between the two has gone from using each other at the beginning to now meeting each other's parents. Penny has obviously developed feelings for Ethan.

Ethan agreed to Penny's request, and the two parties agreed on a time. Ethan would drive to Montgomery on the next team's rest day.

"Is that far from school?" Ethan moved his phone away and looked at the two crimson girls eating lollipops.

"It's not too far. If you drive, you can get there in about three hours." The one on the left said.

"You want to visit Montgomery?"

"That's not true, I'm going to visit a friend." Ethan explained specifically.

Then Ethan patted the other person's head, and she immediately understood and the cowboy was possessed.

As the other person's soul trembled, his whole body collapsed, and he kept chanting Ethan's name.

Ethan turned his attention to the other person.

This is the trick he gradually figured out, and it is related to the number of times his soul trembles.

As for one person or two people, there is no difference. It is purely his personal preference.

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Three days later, Ethan drove to Penny's house. He did not go directly. Instead, he went to the largest shopping mall in Montgomery. He chose two gifts for each of his grandmother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law. Then he drove to Montgomery. In the southern suburbs of Lima, in a farm valley, Penny's family is the local farmer.

After knocking on the door twice, a bearded man wearing a plaid shirt and jeans opened the door.

"Ethan, welcome to your arrival. This young man is really tall." He hugged Ethan enthusiastically, but he was confused about what Ethan was carrying.

"These are gifts for you." Ethan explained with a smile.

Americans don't have so many "etiquette". Of course, they will bring gifts, but like Ethan, it is very rare for every member of the family to have gifts.

"You are so enthusiastic, come in young man." The father-in-law grinned from the corners of his mouth to his ears.

Ethan took out the gifts for him, including a valuable belt, a box of Cuban cigars, and a pair of expensive boots. His mother-in-law also came out of the kitchen, and Ethan took out a winter mink coat and a pair of jewelry. necklace.

"Of course it's useful. You can wear it when you go to the north for vacation!" She immediately retorted when her husband questioned that he couldn't wear a coat that was too thick.The eyes looking at the necklace were also full of smiles, and I felt that Ethan was becoming more and more pleasing to the eye.

Ethan asked about Penny, and his mother-in-law immediately picked up the phone and called Penny back.

"She went to the fields to drive the harvester today. I thought you would arrive at night." My father-in-law responded.

After a while, Penny returned home in a hurry. She was now dressed like a southern field girl, with a plaid shirt, denim hot pants, the inside of the pockets exposed, and of course, her toned and slender legs.

The two hadn't seen each other for nearly a month, and Penny immediately rushed over and hugged Ethan.

In the evening, Ethan met Penny's other family members, including Penny's brother-in-law and sister.

My brother is married.The son inherited his father's business and became a farmer, while Penny's sister was single and worked as an accountant for a company in Montgomery.

Before eating, Ethan also met Penny's younger brother, who had just entered high school, and asked him for an autograph.

"Hans is also a member of the school's football team, and you are his idol." Penny explained with a smile, a look of happiness on her face.

Dinner officially started, and Penny specifically told her mother about Ethan's favorite taste. It could be said that half the table was filled with beef.

At night, Ethan entered Penny's bedroom, which still contained traces of her girlhood, such as some celebrity posters and diaries written in middle school.

Ethan looked at a lot of photo albums of her childhood, and the two took an early rest.

The two of you and me obviously didn't notice that the door quietly opened a crack, and an emerald eye was observing everything.

She was startled, and subconsciously put her hand on the door, but accidentally opened it.

Ethan turned his head quickly and only saw a long-haired figure passing by.

"Who's outside?" Penny opened her eyes.

"No one, just the wind."

Penny's vacation is still a few days away, but Ethan has to return to school to prepare for the new season.

This year's Southeastern Conference schedule has been released, and the first game is a non-conference game as usual.

Although it is a game outside the league, it still affects the team's final ranking and determines whether it can enter the bowl game.

The Crimson Tide needs to face the MAC (Central Conference) in the five-team conference this year. After a lottery, the final opponent was determined to be the Bowling Green State University Falcons.

This team was only ranked 65th in last year's Associated Press selection. It did not pose much of a threat to the Crimson Tide, just enough for Ethan to adapt to the new playing environment.

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Two days after returning to school, Catherine and Mia rushed over from New Haven. Naturally, they had to accompany them to attend the freshman orientation. Since the child was less than half a year old, they stayed in New Haven and were taken care of by a nanny.

After all, Catherine had just participated in the freshman orientation the year before last, but she told Ethan some things about the welcome week.

"In addition to choosing courses, you have to pick out a few societies and fraternities that you are interested in. This will be very helpful for your network." Catherine reminded.

Ethan is not very interested in fraternities. His spare time has been occupied by rugby, credits, and exercise, and he has no time to socialize with fraternities.

Of course, on the other hand, he was socializing every day.

"In addition, I will start my internship this year... In addition, I have been invited by the Skull and Bones Society, one of the three secret societies at Yale, and I will join this society as one of the first female members."

Skull and Bones, also known as the Brotherhood of Death or Order 332, is the oldest secret society at Yale and even in the United States. It recruits fifteen freshmen from Yale University every year.

The event location was really in an ancient tomb at Yale University.

Among many conspiracy theories, the Death Brotherhood is a branch of the Illuminati; it was founded with the support of Emperor Frederick the Great; it directly controls the CLA and so on.Both father and son, the commander-in-chief of the United States, once joined this organization. The son also mentioned in his autobiography (A Charge to Keep): There are too many secrets buried here, and I must remain silent.It was obviously a serious joke.

"Do you think I should join this organization?" Catherine asked.

"Before I answer this question, I'm curious, why did the other party invite you? The new semester hasn't started yet, right?" Ethan felt that this time was a bit special.

Catherine shrugged: "My school mailbox received a letter from the other party last week. The letter stated that in response to the call to accept female members, the club has added a group of outstanding female students, and I am one of them."

"Then you'd better not enter. If you need this kind of elite social interaction, you should participate more in sorority activities." Ethan immediately expressed his rejection.

If there are suddenly a few more girls in a group of young boys, and they are beautiful girls like Catherine, it is like a sheep among wolves.

Of course not.

"OK, then I refuse." Catherine came over and hugged Ethan.

"Mia has gone back, hurry up." She dragged Ethan towards the room.

After having a baby, Catherine obviously took it a step further... I wonder if it was because Ethan had whetted her appetite and she didn't want to let it go for a second.

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"It is my great honor and pleasure to welcome you to this historic, prestigious, dynamic and innovative institution. You are the future of the University of Alabama..." No matter your background, you all have one thing in common , that is, you all have excellent talents, hard-working attitude, broad vision and lofty ideals..."

"Dear freshmen, you are about to embark on a wonderful and unforgettable journey. I sincerely wish you a fulfilling and happy time at the University of Alabama, realize your dreams and goals, and become the people you want to be... …”

In the magnificent Danny Bryant Stadium, as the principal completed his orientation speech, thousands of freshmen present burst into thunderous applause.

Ethan, who was sitting in the front row with Catherine and Mia, couldn't help but yawned. Firstly, Catherine almost ate it all yesterday, and secondly...why are all the welcome speeches the same all over the world?

However, the students behind Ethan were obviously deeply inspired. The eyes of these young men and women contained expectations for their future college life.

Although the school's various orientation activities lasted all weekend, Katherine and Mia had to leave today, mainly because of Katherine and Ethan's children.

Ethan didn't call anyone else, everyone was busy.

As soon as the welcome ceremony was over, Ethan was ready to return to the training hall.

Outside the gymnasium, accompanied by students and parents leaving, Ethan found that his vehicle parked on the roadside was surrounded by people.

"It's Ethan O'Connor! This is Ethan O'Connor's car, the famous football player!" Someone in the crowd burst into cheers, and many people started taking photos of Ethan.

Ethan himself is tall and tall, and his arrival immediately attracted everyone's attention. Everyone faced him as if they were facing a real star.

"Thank you, but I need to go to training now. I have to prepare for the non-league game in a few days." Ethan has now learned to deal with excited passers-by, opening the door and starting the car amidst everyone's inquiries.

When he drove out of the crowd, Ethan discovered that someone had posted a "ΔΚΕ" sign on the passenger window.

It's a Greek letter, apparently, derived from some fraternity.

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"We thought you wouldn't participate in training today." The teammates couldn't help but whistle when they saw Ethan.

The football team continues to be restricted by the NCAA in recruiting this year. This year, there is only one freshman, Ethan. The training hall is not as lively as the outside.

"Although I'm just a returner for the next game, I still have to put in intense training." Ethan shook his head.

Returner, this is the position that head coach Eugene will ask him to play in the next game.

Although Ethan had participated in kickbacks before, it was only in the opening game and halftime. This time he was a professional kickbacker on the special teams team.

According to Ethan's current observation, the defensive intensity of college teams is significantly higher than that of high school teams. It can be said that each team has tacit cooperation and dynamic defense that is not inferior to that of DeLS High School at that time.

As the offense becomes difficult, this leads to two results:
1: Score less.

2: Punts increased.

The more punts there are, the more important the returner is.

Previously, this position was occupied by several running backs in the team. This time the opponent was not strong, so the head coach gave Ethan this opportunity.

As for the other running backs, of course they have no objection. They also want to see how strong Ethan can rush the ball in college football.

This also gave the team's special teams coach Danny Pillman a new opportunity.

"Ethan, I have tailored a number of counterattack tactics for you. I believe these tactics are very useful for you." Danny Pillman stood next to Ethan, looking forward to it.

"What tactic?" Ethan looked at the other party.

"Run Eason Run!" he shouted.

Obviously this is a classic line from Forrest Gump. As a classic that has left a mark in film history, of course everyone has seen this movie.

Ethan rolled his eyes at him.

"I think Foster's state in the movie is a true portrayal of a returner. You have to understand that any return tactic is nonsense because we don't have a qualified and reliable forward blocker! Forget about all markings The experience in my mind, just rely on instinct, run, Ethan, run, run regardless, you will be faster than everyone else!" Danny Pillman shouted.

"Have you forgotten the ten trials Jim Fuller mentioned before? This is the first trial. This game - 300 yards of return!"

"300 yards in return? Do you know what the historical return record is?"

"It must be more than 300 yards anyway, Ethan, this is not a difficult task for you, you have to be confident!"

"Then what's the reward for winning the trial?" Ethan asked.

Danny Pillman rubbed his chin: "If you complete ten trials, we will give you a particularly special gift!"

Ethan turned his head: "Is it a deal?"

"This is a promise between men." He nodded.

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"B!"

"Ah!"

"M!"

"A!"

As the audience cheered, three hundred Million Dollar Band members dressed in red and white costumes formed a huge formation on the football field, and the melodious and cheerful song "Yea Alabama" resounded throughout the stadium.

In total, there are hundreds of cheerleaders. The flag team stands at the front and back ends of the stadium, and on the upper and lower sides, there are thirty people holding Baton twirlings, wearing split sequined red tight-fitting uniforms, flesh-colored uniforms. Members of the Crimsonettes, wearing pantyhose and white go-go boots, stood on the yard line and performed cabaret-style dance moves to the music.

Cabaret originated in France in the th century and combines live performances with elements of music, song, dance, and drama.The gorgeous and cheerful stage girl performances in Western nightclubs all originated from this.

Since three hours ago, the area around Legion Field in Birmingham has turned into a sea of ​​red. At this time, these spectators have poured into the stands, holding red and white fluffy "shakers", which is a characteristic of Alabama cheering. Props, tens of thousands of people waved the props in their hands together, which was quite visual impact.

After the "Star-Spangled Banner" was played, the queue continued to change and was arranged into an Alabama flag floral A-letter logo. As the queue continued to move, it finally formed a neat array at the exit of the player tunnel.In the center of the field, Alabama’s mascot, the red-clad war elephant, swayed to the beat of the drums and its long trunk swayed.

As the home team, they were naturally the first to enter the stadium. Ethan and his teammates rushed out of the tunnel and looked at the Scarlet Dance Troupe not far away, but their backs were to Ethan and they couldn't see their faces clearly.

As the Crimson Tide players walked across the field to the end zone and knelt in prayer, followed by the Falcons players who entered the field, the band and cheerleaders, as well as the flag team and Scarlet Dancers, began to exit.

"Alabama welcomes a high-profile freshman this year, Ethan O'Connor, who dominated the entire high school football field and set countless records last year! Let us applaud him! Roll Tide !”

"Curling waves! Curling waves! Curling waves!" tens of thousands of spectators shouted in unison.

On the big screen, the mascot War Elephant came to Ethan, and Ethan took off his helmet in front of tens of thousands of viewers.

The cheers were even louder, especially from the female audience present!
The sunshine at two o'clock in the afternoon, the empty Legion Green Field, and some subtle smiles are a scene that will be remembered by everyone.

The game officially started. In the coin guessing session, the offensive team, defensive team, and special teams team each sent a player. The same was true for the Falcon team, which was wearing dark gray and faced away games.

The Crimson Tide were lucky enough to win the coin toss this time, which allowed Eason to stand on the field as a kick returner for the first time.

This game is a ppv broadcast, which is the so-called pay-on-demand. Ethan has no way of knowing who the commentator of this game is, nor can he hear the commentary at the scene.

However, there are still moderators to adjust the atmosphere.

“We saw Ethan on the special teams back end, and obviously, he’s going to be playing college football for the first time as a kick returner!”

"Let's look forward to his wonderful return performance!"

As the opponent's kicker kicked the ball away, Ethan watched the football fly to the highest point and then fall rapidly.

But according to this descent route...

Ethan didn't try to jump up to catch the ball. The ball obviously went over his head and flew directly out of the field.

"It looks like our Ethan will have to wait a while to show off. The kickoff goes out of bounds and the Crimson Tide kicks off from the 25-yard line!"

"Let's enter the new 96-97 season!!!!"

(End of this chapter)