In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 194 The Winner’s Praise
"Alabama did choose a two-point conversion at the last moment. They wanted to kill the game directly. If Alabama succeeds, it will get two extremely critical points. Their total score will come to 21, which is higher than Tennessee's current score. The score is exactly one more point." The CBS commentator saw Ethan's gesture and said immediately.

"Let's see what tactic Alabama will use for this two-point conversion...I saw all the wide receivers, including Michael Vaughn, starting to walk down the field, and the ones who were replaced were Sean Alexander, etc. With multiple running backs, it’s clear that Alabama is prepared to use multiple running backs, a lineup that Alabama has not used this season.”

"Keep an eye on Ethan O'Connor!"

While lining up, Ethan heard a sound not far away. It was from linebacker Al Wilson. He was completely restrained by the tight end just now and watched Ethan run past him.Obviously things won't happen again this time.

Ethan walked behind the center during the formation, including Sean Alexander. All the running backs on the roster were pulled onto the field by Ethan, and now stood behind Ethan in a triangle position.

The offensive linemen also began to enter their positions at this time and completed the formation.

Time seemed to slow down at this moment, and everyone on the edge of the field, including Alabama and Tennessee, were staring at the most critical offense and defense.Peyton Manning looked even more nervous.

Ethan looked at the referee and signaled that Alabama was ready. Everyone, including the defensive line and offensive line, began to squat.

The formation adopted by the Tennessee defensive team was also compressed. The second-line defensive players all stood behind the defensive front, and each second-line player had his own marking task.

As the referee blew the whistle, the center quickly picked up the ball and quickly handed the ball from his crotch to Ethan behind him.

The advantage of the short serve is that the delivery is concealed. In a narrow area, it is not easy for the defender to judge whether Ethan has handed the ball over at the first opportunity.

The moment Ethan held the ball, the offensive team's formation quickly unfolded, and the two running backs rushed to the wings. In response, the second-line defensive players of the defensive team also circled directly from the front.

In the next second, Ethan completed his turn and completed the intersection with Sean Alexander who started. Then Sean started to start, and the defensive team's markers were quickly in place.

At this time, Ethan turned around again, facing the opponent's area, and took action directly with the football in his hand.

There were no fancy moves or too much hesitation. In fact, less than two seconds passed from kickoff to completion of the pass.

The football flew to an unmarked position.

Tight end Rod Rutledge was standing there, with no defenders around him, and he just took the ball.

Two-point conversion completed!

In such an important moment, Alabama played a light play.

Most of the people's attention was on Ethan, and some of the defensive players were on a few running backs, but no one paid attention to the tight end.

It can be said that Ethan and those running backs are all facades in this tactic.

This is not a complicated tactic, it can be called simple or even crude, but it played an important role at this critical moment.

As soon as the ball kicked off, tight end Rod Rutledge started without even being blocked too much.

And it wasn't until he finally caught the ball that the defensive players discovered that the tight end was still standing in the zone.

And with the success of this tactic, it also indicates that Alabama won a two-point conversion that is extremely important for this game and even for this season.

"Alabama did it. They completed the two-point conversion. At Tennessee's home court, they led by one point. There are only 35 seconds left in the game..." The TV commentator also spoke very fast.

A few minutes ago, Alabama was on the edge of the cliff, ready to swallow the bitter pill of defeat, but a few minutes later, it was the Tennessee Volunteers who stood on the edge of the cliff.

The offensive team led by Peyton Manning rushed onto the field quickly, and everyone was still hoping for a miracle to happen.

However, Peyton Manning tried several large-yard passes, but all failed. Alabama's defensive team could not give Tennessee any chance at this time and perfectly defended the long pass.

As wide receiver Joey Kent jumped high, but was a certain distance away from the flight path of the football, and could only watch the football fly out of bounds, Tennessee lost its fourth offensive opportunity.

Compared with the boring first quarter, the fourth quarter of this game was decided almost at the last second.

Looking at the Alabama players who rushed over to celebrate with Ethan, Peyton Manning knelt on the ground slumped and took off his helmet in despair.

This was not the picture he expected, but it was exactly the same as that dream...Ethan O'Connor was the real protagonist.

The Tennessee head coach, wearing an orange jacket on the edge of the field, shook his head helplessly. Unexpectedly, despite all calculations, he still failed to guard Ethan.

Of course, Tennessee had a few miscues of its own.

"It doesn't matter, we still have a chance next year." He comforted the players.

In fact, when he said this, he didn't have much confidence in his heart. After all, Ethan O'Connor was only a freshman at this time. Who knows how he will grow next year.

As for the nearly Tennessee fans present, every one of them was like an eggplant beaten by frost, completely wilted.

Ethan used practical actions to shut everyone up.

"Thank you to both teams for providing us with an ups and downs football game, and thank you to the Tennessee Volunteers who showed tenacious fighting spirit in the game and once pushed Alabama to the edge. Peyton Man Ning once again scored over 200 yards in this game, and although he lost the game, he is still a very good quarterback."

"But at this moment, there is another quarterback who shines brighter than him. Ethan showed outstanding ability, tenacious fighting spirit, and extremely strong adaptability. At the most critical moment, he completely copied Tennessee's tactics pulled Alabama back from the brink."

"And in the most important two-point conversion, he used an unusual tactic and completely deceived Tennessee. He is really brave and talented."

"Similarly, we cannot overlook the outstanding work of the Alabama defense and offense and special teams. Alabama has a long history of continuing to develop football talent for our country during its glorious football years, and now Alabama Bama found its next target, and that was Ethan O'Connor."

"I am lucky to be able to commentate on this game. It is lucky for the players of both teams to be able to participate in this game. It is also lucky for all the fans watching this game. If the two quarterbacks can protect their bodies without getting injured, , then this kind of duel will happen at least twice more!"

"This is the entire commentary for the 79th 'October The Third Planet Six'. Audiences, let's meet again next year. Thank you everyone for watching."

The commentator was also quite touched and said a long paragraph after the game.Perhaps he hadn't seen such an ups and downs game for a long time.

In the final broadcast shot, the camera was naturally focused on Ethan.He once again proved himself in front of a national audience and proved that he is the "most talented football player."

"Regarding the two key turning points in this game, including the long-distance 67-yard running ball and the final two-point conversion, I would like to ask whether this was the arrangement of the coaching staff or your personal thoughts?" The frontline reporter was naturally not sure. He would miss this opportunity for an interview and stopped Ethan directly when he and his teammates were walking to the locker room arm in arm.

"Well, that was my own impromptu idea. We didn't have a good chance at the time, and I felt like if Tennessee could do it, we can do it too."

"Have you maintained faith in your teammates?"

"Of course, Alabama has the best college football players in the country, and our defense ranks fourth in the country. I can't say we're the best, but we ended up winning the game, so at least we're better than Tennessee. ." Ethan smiled.

"Finally, I want to say congratulations. How are you going to celebrate next?"

"There is no need to talk about any celebrations. Defeating Tennessee does not mean that we are the national champions. Even in the SEC, there are stronger opponents..."

"Without disturbing you Ethan, you have to start the victory cigar ceremony." Host Jenny Dale took the initiative to end the interview.

Ethan was the last one to walk into the locker room, and his teammates who were celebrating immediately stopped.

"Looks like we have to get started." Head coach Eugene's voice appeared at this time, and he walked to Ethan holding the box of cigars.

"Pick one Ethan, according to Alabama tradition, the first victory cigar must be personally selected by the key man who played an important role in the game." Eugene said with a smile.

Letting the hero choose his first cigar is the greatest compliment to him.

Ethan was not polite and took out the middle cigar from the box.

Secondary coach Curley took out a cigar cutter and cut off the end of the cigar, and the offensive coordinator took out a lighter and lit it for Ethan himself.

As for the action of smoking a cigar, Ethan seemed a little unfamiliar. He took a puff of the cigar and then coughed violently.

So much so that everyone had to take the initiative to tell Ethan how to smoke a cigar.

With the first, there was the second, then the third, and soon the locker room became filled with smoke.

All the players, all the coaches, all the staff present.

In the stadium, many Alabama fans who came to support the away game took out their prepared cigars and lit them in the stadium before they had time to leave.

Further away in Alabama, in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, the two cities with the largest number of Alabama Crimson Tide fans, there are also many people in bars and on the streets who have already prepared cigar.

As for those store owners, they are naturally very happy, because today's cigars will be sold out.

As for several of Alabama's opponents, they are obviously not happy.

Except for Tennessee, which lost the game outright.Many people in Alabama's rival Auburn University looked as ugly as if they had eaten flies.

"Tennessee can obviously win, stupid kicker. If you make the same mistake next time you face Alabama, I will hang you on the door of the liberal arts college." A burly young man looked at To the teammates around him.

That teammate is the Auburn Tigers kicker.

"I keep my word." The burly young man clenched his fists with both hands and waved them several times in a mighty manner.

Just as Peyton Manning was told by those around him when he joined the University of Tennessee, every Auburn football player was told similar words, no one can lose to Alabama.

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On the other side, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, LSU also just won the traditional matchup against Mississippi State, known as "Cowbells vs. Cajuns" and "The Third Saturday in October." Also has a long history.

LSU (Louisiana State University) just defeated its opponent 28-20.Compared to the ups and downs of the game between Tennessee and Alabama, the LSU Tigers will always have an easier time winning.

LSU Tigers head coach Gerry DiNardo received the news of Alabama's victory over his opponent as soon as possible and felt a little uneasy.

"Alabama is our next opponent, and while we've had a good record before and won every game except the loss to Florida, Alabama is the real test for us." He said to all the players.

LSU's goal this year is also to win the SEC Western Half championship. Judging from the current team's performance, this is very possible.

Compared with Alabama's easy first half of the schedule, LSU encountered several tough problems in the first half of the schedule.

LSU老虎在9月21日第二轮就以19-15在客场拿下了与奥本大学的对决。除了10月12日13-56输给佛罗里达之外未尝一败。

LSU's bye opponent this year is Tennessee, and the two teams have no games this year.

In addition to Alabama in the next round, LSU's three remaining opponents are the Mississippi Rebels, non-SEC Tulane University, and Arkansas State University Razorbacks.None of these three universities are very competitive.

It can be said that as long as it wins the game against Alabama, LSU will be sure to win this year's SEC Western Half championship!
"The next game starts on November th. We have to prepare well in this half month." LSU head coach Gerry DiNardo said to the players.

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"Speaking of LSU, we have to mention the golden girls. They are in the same position as the Alabama Crimsonettes. They are also very famous locally. They have been invited to perform in parades at Disneyland in Florida many times. They Wearing a golden one-piece performance costume, like a one-piece swimsuit, with an off-white base and embroidered with golden patterns, her long hair should be tied behind her ears, and the ends of her hair should be wrapped around the back, just like Disney Princess dress. Privately we prefer to call them Champagne Girls, because they look like luxurious champagne bottles." Ron explained to Ethan with a smile.

At this time, both of them had cigars in their hands, and other team members were chatting around them.

As for the documentary crew that had been following the scene, they also recorded the smoke-filled scene.

The next second, the door to the locker room suddenly opened, and several men and women in suits frowned and raised their hands to fan away the smoke that was lingering in front of them.

"We are the NCAA's inspectors, and we need to talk to Ethan O'Connor!" the leader said, his expression not looking friendly.

　Since the evening is gone, I will write more slowly these days, thinking about the plot behind it.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)