In America, the winner takes all.

Chapter 287: Public opinion fermented, becoming famous with one goal

"Look at how embarrassed the Broncos were at the end, they were scared of us!" Billy walked back to the locker room, grinning with an excited smile on his face.

He has already begun to envision this year's playoffs... There is an additional bonus clause in his contract with the Cowboys. If he can get a certain number of yards in the playoffs, he will get an additional bonus.

"Yes, you are a top slot receiver in the league, but only if Ethan O'Connor is the quarterback."

The older Daryl Johnston said with a smile. As a full-back, he had more than ten minutes of playing time in the first three quarters of this game.

"And Ethan has to work hard to pass the ball to you. You'd better pray that Ethan can help clean up your mess in the end." Offensive left tackle Larry Allen followed.

All the players who entered the locker room one after another couldn't help but smile when they heard this.

Everyone knows who is the biggest contributor to this game. Ethan single-handedly brought the Cowboys back from the brink of death until they defeated last year's Super Bowl champion!

"To this day, the scene just now keeps popping up in my mind. It's really pleasing to the eye." Running back Emmitt Smith said.

As a running back, he thought... he couldn't make Ethan's long-distance running touchdown at the end of the regular season.

"You have to thank me. If I hadn't passed the ball back to Ethan at the last moment, I would have scored the touchdown." Michael Owen took off his shirt and joined the discussion. As he took off his clothes, he could See the extremely obvious muscle lines on his body.

"If you dare to score a touchdown, maybe the angry female Texas fans will send you death threats." Billy reminded Michael.

"Now that the newcomers are here, they have forgotten us old people. These fans really like the new and hate the old." Michael Owen shook his head with a wry smile.

"You deserve to be swept into the trash, old man. So do I," Daryl Johnston added.

He seemed to be complaining, but the winking expression on his face clearly proved that Daryl was very relaxed at this time, and so were the other Cowboys players.

When Ethan's scoring ability at critical moments was fully demonstrated, the pressure on these veteran players was suddenly reduced.

Just as he was talking, the team's head coach Dave Campo walked in. He looked around, seemingly looking for someone.

"Ethan was stopped by the female reporter from Fox again and told me that there must be something going on between the two of them." Billy tried to analyze.

He actually remembered that at the beginning of the training camp, the person who broke into Ethan's room... didn't seem to be this reporter.

At the same time, a teammate chose to turn on the TV in the locker room. The screen was the live broadcast of Fox TV station, and Ethan was being interviewed.

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"Because there was an accident during the last offensive kick. You should have seen that Emmett's running error allowed him to get the ball. It can be said that from the beginning, the Cowboys' tactics were disrupted. After I received the ball, I thought in my mind I just thought, 'This offense must score a touchdown, otherwise we will lose.' That's it." Ethan spoke into the microphone what he was thinking at the critical moment.

Ethan in the picture has taken off his helmet at this time, his face is like an Italian sculpture from the Renaissance, his deep and melancholy eyes, and his short golden hair. No wonder the female reporter Penny standing next to him has eyes. glow.

When Ethan spoke, she just watched intently, her gaze always locked on Ethan's eyes, filled with indescribable emotions, and she subconsciously bit her lower lip.

"That said, even against the last Super Bowl champion, you don't think you deserve to lose."

"We have made adequate preparations this week, haven't we? And we have played very well in the first few quarters. If we lose this game just like this, I think it would be a pity." Ethan shook his head.

"Anyway, congratulations to you again Ethan, and I look forward to your performance next time." Penny Weber continued.

"I still hope you will interview me in the next competition. I like you and you make me feel comfortable." Ethan shrugged and looked at Penny in a half-joking tone.

"Thank you for the compliment, I will make you more comfortable." Penny looked very happy. I have already begun to imagine the "reward" for Ethan tonight.

"Ohhhhhh!!!!" Everyone at the Dallas Cowboys exclaimed during dressing time. Such a scene of blatant flirting with a female reporter is not common.

"This kid is so skilled!" Billy patted his thigh.

As the interview ended, the live TV scene also switched back to the studio.

"A unique and ultimate battle. This is definitely the most exciting game in the second round of this season, bar none. I think most of the viewers locked on the Fox channel in the second half of the game. Now I have to report this It depends on how other teams are playing.”

"Just two minutes ago, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers again at home. This is the Green Bay Packers' seventh consecutive victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home. Tampa Bay once tied the score in the third quarter. To catch up, but the Packers' two consecutive touchdowns completely made the game lose suspense..."

"The Steelers continue their hot streak with a comfortable win over the Chicago Bears at Three Rivers Stadium..."

“The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Philadelphia Eagles at the Skydome…”

"The New York Giants lost to the Oakland Raiders on the road. After the arrival of Jon Gruden, Oakland swept away the decline of last season and defeated many strong opponents, including defeating the Illinois team that had just shined in the preseason. Sen O'Connor, he started in that game."

"The Washington Redskins are coming off a two-game losing streak and hopefully they can bounce back from their recent failed seasons."

"In addition, let's take a look at the situation of the rookies... As the No. 6 pick in this year's draft, Peyton Manning still played the entire game in the second round, but still failed to help the team win. They were 29- in Foxborough. Losing by a huge margin, the New England Patriots didn't give the No. pick any chance."

"The situation for second-overall quarterback Ryan Leaf is also not optimistic. Although the San Diego Chargers maintained two consecutive victories, the rookie did not get much playing time in these two games. Head coach Kevin Gill Brad said in an interview that he needed more time to adapt. But according to some Lightning staff, Ryan Leaf was not satisfied with this arrangement and had conflicts with the head coach many times during training."

"Besides Ethan, there is another rookie who has performed exceptionally well this year. I have to mention that wide receiver Randy Moss, who was selected by the Minnesota Vikings. He has scored four touchdowns in the first two rounds. formation, helping the Minnesota Vikings defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and St. Louis Rams..."

After the host reported the situation of this round of NFL, he suddenly raised his hand to touch the headset, and then faced the camera with a bright smile.

"I just received a special news. Ethan O'Connor will be a guest on Fox Sports' "Speak for Yourself" program this Friday. Dear viewers, please be sure to stay tuned to this station... Jillian , let’s talk about your views on Ethan O’Connor’s great attack that shocked the entire league at the end of the regular time of this game...” The screen then switched, and the female host Jillian Barbery was still standing in her familiar position.

She took advantage of the break in the game to change her clothes. She was now wearing a short black one-piece skirt, and a pair of high heels with complex lines under her round and tight legs. The slit at the collar is very low, and the mountain peaks are majestic.

"This may be the most beautiful offense in the past ten years. Ethan made consecutive breakthroughs in just ten seconds, using his two long legs to penetrate the entire defense of the Broncos." Jillian Barbery He kept drawing circles on the big screen behind him, highlighting the movements of Ethan's feet and hands...

Not only Fox, but other TV stations' following rugby programs were also commenting on Ethan's legendary performance just now.

"Let's take a look at what happened in the just-concluded National League game. The rookie quarterback of BIG D showed an incredible and extraordinary offense before the end of the regular season, and finally helped the Cowboys win in regular time. It ended with a tie with the Broncos, and ultimately helped the Cowboys defeat the last Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos on the road." Dick Enberg, the host in a suit and ties, widened his eyes and showed an incredible expression. .

Just now, "Sunday Night Football", the TV program in the United States with the highest ratings and the highest advertising price, currently broadcast on NBC and officially authorized by the NFL, played highlights of Ethan's game in the post-game session.

This program has been the ratings champion in the United States for many years, with an average of more than 1300 million viewers watching each episode. More than the most popular TV series nowadays.

"I have to remind you, Dick, this is not a rookie quarterback, but the Heisman Trophy winner from the year before last. Although he was unable to play on the field due to injury last year, he has had a year of rest and he was able to Best to enter the NFL." Paul Maguire, another host, couldn't help but remind him.

"Absolutely amazing performance, this may be the best performance by a rookie in history, surpassing all current Hall of Fame players." The third host Phil Simms (Phil Simms) cautiously expressed There are comments about Ethan.

In the evening, ESPN's flagship program "Sports Center" also focused on Ethan's performance tonight.

This is a daily, multi-time program that reports the latest news, analysis and highlights from a variety of sporting events.

"This is one of the biggest surprises in the NFL in the past ten years. An offense that can go down in history. It comes from Ethan O'Connor, a first-round pick at the University of Alabama this year. This big boy from California passed today's game. The game has made his name known to all fans." Sports Center host Dan Patrick said to the camera.

"In addition, his face like a Hollywood star is also unforgettable." Female host Robin Roberts paid attention to Ethan's face.

Putting aside tonight's super performance on the rugby field, Ethan's face alone is enough to leave a deep impression on women who follow rugby.

NFL games are often played on Sundays and Mondays, and do not conflict with NCAA football games on Saturdays. This year, Alabama fans will not only continue to pay attention to the University of Alabama, but will also turn their attention to the Dallas Cowboys in Texas. Team.

After Ethan's game, many Alabama fans took to the streets and cheered. In the local bar, Ethan's O'Connor's name and his wonderful performance were mentioned again and again.

"I really saw him right..." Mary had just watched the entire game at home.

Then he thought of Ethan's performance in school, and couldn't help but feel jealous.

"I wonder if this guy spends all his time among women..."

In the graduate dormitory of Alabama, McKenna immediately sent a text message to Ethan.

Ethan graduated this year, and McKenna stayed in Alabama to attend graduate school full-time. She now occasionally flies to Dallas to see you and Ethan.

In his hometown of Los Angeles, Ethan's games also had good ratings. Los Angeles has not had an NFL team visit for several years in a row. Most of the fan base has been diverted to other sports, and the only remaining Rams fans have begun to watch. More and more attention is being paid to Ethan O'Connor's Dallas Cowboys.

In the mansion, Lisa was holding her several-year-old child, pointing excitedly at the huge TV screen opposite.

"Your dad is great!" Lisa's smile was particularly sweet, and when she looked at the child, her face was full of love.

Then Lisa looked at Susan sitting next to her.

"It seems you have to be busy for a while again..." Lisa said suddenly.

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On the third day after the game, Ethan's car drove into the parking lot outside the training hall. As before, many fans were waiting outside the training hall early in the morning.

What was different from before was that many people came specifically to wait for Ethan.

Ethan was surrounded by almost everyone as soon as he got off the car. Even Emmitt Smith, who followed Ethan, was ignored by many people.

There is one thing that the Cowboys players have a good premonition about. Dallas fans are indeed "loving the new and hating the old." This does not mean that the fans will completely forget Emmett. However, as a white man, Ethan has outstanding appearance and a particularly exciting performance. The combination of these factors has caused his status among fans to rise rapidly.

The previous doubts about Ethan among the fan group have completely disappeared after this game.

Now no one still regrets that the Cowboys took Ethan instead of Randy Moss in the draft. Although Randy Moss's performance was equally outstanding, Ethan, as a quarterback, is as important to the team as the wide receivers. The hand is an order of magnitude higher.

Now I'm afraid no one will be willing to exchange contracts between Cowboys fans Ethan and Randy Moss.

Ethan was surrounded by an endless stream of fans outside the training hall for nearly twenty minutes, and finally escaped just moments before the training started.

There was no one in the locker room, and Ethan hurriedly changed into training clothes.

The first time he entered the venue, Ethan didn't bother to say hello to other people, but he saw a familiar figure - Troy Aikman.

He actually recovered from a severe concussion and returned to training today...

　The new year is here, and I wish all viewers good luck in their studies, a prosperous career, and a great harvest in love.

(End of this chapter)