In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 267 Trap (22)

Defend like a monster! "

"If I were Ethan, I would have been tackled many times."

"And Tom Brady, how did this kid become so good now?"

In the box, several of Ethan's friends started discussing.

Among them, Adam and Pat are players themselves, so they are naturally aware of the huge pressure Ethan will face in this game.

"I bet a thousand dollars that Ethan O'Connor will lose this game." DiCaprio shook his head. From his careless professional perspective, Alabama was suppressed on both offense and defense.

No matter how powerful a player is, it's impossible to remain invincible, right?

Pat and Adam looked at each other. Although they didn't want to admit it, they both knew that Alabama had little chance of winning this game.

"What? Isn't there anyone who can support Ethan?" Xiao Lizi looked at the two of them.

In the end, Adam took the initiative and took out his wallet from the inner pocket of his coat.

"Even for the sake of my friends, I should support Ethan at this time." Adam shook his head and chose to participate in this game.

In the box next door, the atmosphere also seemed a bit depressing.

Everyone, look at me, I look at you, it was Lisa who broke the ice.

"I can't understand the game anyway, why don't you tell me about the scene you filmed some time ago?" Lisa looked at Charlize Theron.

Charlize was very willing to share, and the working life of a Hollywood movie star was certainly very attractive to Gisele and her sisters, and the depressive atmosphere finally eased.

·

At the same time, there was dead silence in the locker room.

This time even Mary didn't know how to speak.

Everyone in Alabama looked at me, and I looked at you, a little helpless.

Unlike last year, Alabama today is full of energy and vows to win this year's BCS series championship.

The players have also made a lot of preparations for this, but now it seems that Michigan is more prepared than itself.

Therefore, this is not because Alabama has actively lost its fighting spirit, but simply because its skills are inferior to others.

"This University of Michigan is really special." Deshia Townsend, the defensive leader of this year's team, shook his head and whispered.

In his eyes, the University of Michigan is that kind of practical team that looks unremarkable, but you only know how difficult it is when you play. Its strength far outweighs its reputation.

From this perspective, Michigan should also win the championship.

"Ethan... what do you think?" In order to divert everyone's attention, Mary asked Ethan to ask for help and help encourage everyone.

Since entering the locker room, Ethan has been lowering his head and never speaking, as if he had something on his mind or was planning something.

"I just feel that we have entered a misunderstanding." Ethan looked at his teammates.

"Misunderstanding? Ethan, we just don't have any good way to deal with Michigan's tactics." Eugene comforted in a low voice, but he felt that Ethan didn't want to accept failure.

"Let me put it another way. From the beginning, we entered Michigan's trap. Although Brady originally wanted to help me, in fact he has become an accomplice in setting up the trap." Ethan calmly expressed his judgment. .

Think back to Charles Woodson's meaningful smile at the end of the second quarter.

To put it into context, if it were me, I would definitely not be so relaxed when I took the lead.

They have come to this point, but there is no such thing as being overwhelmed by strength.

It's not so much that Charles Woodson felt crushed by strength, but rather that he felt crushed by tactics.

So the question is, why is he so convinced?

Both Alabama and Michigan received the same message before the game. It had been almost ten years since the last time the two universities faced off.

The limited information only has game videos.

Why can Michigan be able to crush it tactically?

This question made Ethan think of one of the variables in this game, Tom Brady.

He once revealed a tactic that the University of Michigan defense will use a lot, the blitz blitz.

In fact, Michigan did exactly that, pressing the quarterback quickly almost every time.

"Are you saying that the information Tom Brady gave is wrong? In fact, judging from the performance of the first two quarters, Michigan did follow the tactics Tom said."

"That's true, but what if Michigan wanted to use Tom to reveal this play?"

"My friendship with Tom Brady is also public within Michigan. Moreover, the details of Tom's actions disclosed to Michigan are enough to prove that he has gained my trust."

"If I were Michigan, I would take advantage of Ethan's trust in Tom and specifically reveal to Ethan the tactics he will use in this game, and then target him based on this."

Ethan expressed his reasoning.

Looking back on the situation during the game, no matter how Alabama changes its formation, the prerequisite is to block the blitz.

In order not to be affected by the lightning raid, you can only attack quickly.

There are actually only a few fast-break options!

This will allow the University of Michigan to reduce the pressure on the tactical backboard and focus on running the only few defensive tactics. Thus suppressing Alabama.

"Does it need to be... so complicated?" Some teammates expressed disbelief.

It just feels like something out of a Hollywood spy movie.

"Rugby tactics include both on-field tactics and sometimes off-field tactics, especially in key games. As far as I know, some teams have bugs in their away locker rooms. Watergate The incident is not new at all." Eugene shook his head.

Especially in the NFL, the cumulative total revenue of the winner and loser in a playoff game may differ by hundreds of millions of dollars. For money, of course, you have to use whatever tricks you have.

While the Rose Bowl bonus is nothing compared to this, Michigan has every reason to do so given the special presence of Tom Brady.

"I can think of this method, and the University of Michigan can also think of it." Ethan looked around his teammates.

"If this is established, then we should think about how to overturn the current situation." Eugene thought for a while and fell into speculation.

"It's very simple. We completely overturned the table, forgot all the tactics we trained before, and returned to the rhythm we are most familiar with and the tactics we are best at." Ethan gave the answer without hesitation.

Indeed, this would completely defeat the University of Michigan's countermeasures.

But it also means that Alabama's preparation for this game is zero.

It's hard for Alabama to get off the ground now.

No matter what, they were at a disadvantage in terms of tactical preparation.

It is precisely because of this that Charles will risk exposure and show his smile.

After all, in his opinion, Alabama has taken the bait, and no matter how it changes, there will be no way to save it.

"Then have you figured out how to resist the lightning attack?" Eugene looked at Ethan.

"There is no other way. I think that instead of wasting everyone's cooperation in resisting, it's better for me to bear it alone." Ethan let out a filthy breath.

It can only be said that there is no way.

He chose to take the pressure on himself.

Eugene really didn't know what to say, so he could only nod solemnly towards Ethan.

"Okay, guys, let's think about what continuous cover tactics we have to face Michigan..." Eugene pondered. He accepted Ethan's proposal and was about to change Alabama's tactical direction.

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After walking out of the locker room and standing on the edge of the field, Ethan raised his head and looked at the VIP box on the other side.

From his position, he could see someone waving to him from the balcony of the box.

Unlike other people waving, Gisele Bundchen's hands on the armrests were clenched into fists, and her palms were sweaty.

You must win, Ethan!

After all, you came all the way here, and if you lose...that would be too embarrassing, right?

Then didn’t the tall and majestic image I established in Giselle’s mind collapse instantly?

Can't lose a bit.

Ethan raised his head and caught a glimpse of everyone, and couldn't help but said in his heart.

In the second half, the University of Michigan attacked first, and Brady still played. It can be seen that through his performance in the second quarter, he has won the recognition of the team. When he scored the touchdown just now, he had not even adapted yet and was stunned in place. He did not react until his teammates rushed up to celebrate with him. , which can be regarded as experiencing the treatment of the core of the team.

Ethan observed Tom's style of play and found that he had become significantly more confident and his passing skills had become more comfortable. He repeatedly performed passes that penetrated the Alabama defense. Although his passing skills still need to be improved, the relationship with his teammates The cooperation is not particularly tacit, but it has already shown its own distinctive style. All that needs to be done next is a lot of practice.

The Alabama defensive team was fully focused, not daring to be careless or relaxed, and finally resisted Michigan's first attack in the second half.

In the end, Michigan elected to take a free kick.

By the time Ethan came on the court again, Alabama trailed 6-23.

"I don't know how Alabama is adjusting...We can see that Alabama has the same shotgun lineup as when it opened." Keith explained.

As play resumed, Alabama entered the second half on its first possession.

Michigan still had four linebackers launching a blitz attack on quarterback Ethan, but in stark contrast to the opening, no one, including the running backs, provided cover for Ethan. These offensive players followed the same rules as before. The route drawn by Sen started.

wrong.

Almost at the same time, Charles Woodson, who was about to keep up, stalled, immediately changed from forward to backward, and got close to the forward George Eddy.

Behind the line of scrimmage, Ethan was facing heavy double-teams.

Dani Jones and Ian Gold are like goalkeepers on the left and right, standing on the path Ethan must pass. The other one is rushing forward to block Ethan's passing route, and the other one is. Form support around his teammates and try to get behind Ethan.

Ethan jumped high and almost instinctively threw the ball to tight end Rod in a split second.

The ball was passed in an extremely hasty manner, and both the speed and angle were much different from before.

But Rhodes was unmarked at this time and could catch the ball relatively easily. Although he was tackled directly after catching the ball, it at least proved that Michigan's rapid approach was not unsolvable.

Fight back, starting now.

(End of this chapter)