"This is the most important information, and it is also the most secret information. You don't want there to be any mistakes in it." Kip stared at Lu Ke intently and said every word, his sharp eyes ensuring that his meaning was accurate. conveys the past.
There are thirty-two teams in the league, and every team is the same. The tactical manual is their biggest secret and biggest weapon. On the court, the quarterback needs to issue a variety of instructions. Once these instructions are seen through by the opponent, there will be no way for offense and defense to hide.
The team changes and updates the tactical manual every year; and the tactical passwords are also readjusted before each game. Even the tactical manuals of previous years will not be made public easily. Generally speaking, the retention period of the tactical manuals of teams within the league is ten years. In other words, now in 2011, only the 2001 tactical manuals of each team can be released. Provide for outsiders to read.
The thick stack of tactical manuals was actually one booklet after another. There were about thirty booklets in front and back. Lu Ke put each of them into his backpack and pressed them down so heavily that they could reach his entire shoulder. Feel the weight, not only physical but also mental.
After staying in the tactical conference room for four hours, Kip briefly reviewed Jim Hubble's tactical system for Lu Ke; but the tactical manual only revealed the tip of the iceberg, and there was still a long way to go. No wonder everyone says that it is not easy for rookie players to adapt to the professional arena, and it is even more difficult for rookie quarterbacks.
"Bambi! Bambi!"
Kip patted Lu Ke on the shoulder, waking up Lu Ke who was deep in thought, raised his chin and gestured to the outside of the glass door, and said with a smile, "I just joined the team and have already made friends here. This is a good beginning."
Looking out along the line of sight, I saw Logan and Marcus waving their hands vigorously. The two jumped up and down excitedly, trying to attract Lu Ke's attention - obviously, they succeeded; and, a little too successfully.
It was lunch time at this time, and the players were walking towards the base restaurant in a bustling manner, chatting and laughing, and the crowds were very lively. Now, Logan and Marcus were shouting and dancing, making fun of almost everyone passing by, and then raised their heads in laughter, looking for Lu Ke's figure.
"Can I pretend that I don't know them?" Lu Ke raised his eyebrows, and it seemed a little too late to draw a clear line now.
Kip laughed loudly, "Go over and get to know your new teammates. First-year students have to be busy, and you look so free now. Maybe, after lunch, we need the rookies to help clear the table today."
"See you later." Lu Ke waved goodbye, but Kip suddenly remembered and added in his voice again, "After lunch, there will be a tactical meeting for forty-five minutes, and then there will be field training."
Lu Ke made an "OK" gesture to express his understanding. He quickly left the lobby on the first floor, opened the door, and saw his teammates from the San Francisco 49ers for the first time. They were either unfamiliar or familiar faces. , crowded together, completely overwhelmed, even if you want to say hello, you don’t know where to start.
This moment calls for a breaking point. It can be a senior player or coach who takes the initiative to step forward and make an introduction; it can be a player with an out-of-the-box personality who takes the initiative to strike up a conversation and break the silence.
Then, the moment comes to break things off.
"Hey, Lu Ke!" A bright and cheerful shout exploded in an earth-shattering way. Not only Lu Ke, but also everyone around him cast their eyes in the direction of the source of the sound.
Not Logan and Marcus, but a completely unfamiliar face, an Asian face with short black hair, a dark blue shirt, black suit pants, a black briefcase, and a camera hanging around his neck.
reporter?
This is obviously a journalist. For professional players, dealing with reporters is also part of their job, because the league officially stipulates that after every game, players must be interviewed, otherwise they must be fined; even the teams themselves have Media Open Day.
But the problem is, today is not a media open day. And this reporter was able to enter the training base so openly, obviously with official permission. So, what's going on?
The Asian reporter came up quickly and extended his right hand with a smile on his face, "Hello, I am Lin Shuyuan, a reporter from World Journal."
Today is Lu Ke's first day officially joining the professional league. He now knows nothing about the team's rules, interview practices, training day bans, etc.; but Lu Ke's four years in college were not wasted. He knew one thing clearly:
He is an unknown player. He only completed the signing this morning and was visited by reporters before lunch. If it were not an official invitation from the team, it would be absolutely impossible.
"Lu Ke." Politely, Lu Ke took the other person's right hand and simply introduced himself.
At this moment, Lin Shuyuan couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart, the smile on his face bloomed brightly, and his whole body was trembling slightly because of the excitement, "I can't believe you did it, you really did it." I endured it again and again, but in the end I couldn't hold it back. I blurted out words of surprise and laughed heartily, "I'm sorry, please forgive my unprofessionalism. But, all of this is so unreal."
Although as a reporter, Lin Shuyuan knew that he must remain objective and calm; but in the face of such a historic moment, he still inevitably lost his mind. To take a step back, he has only been a reporter for less than a year. He still has a lot to learn on the professional road.
Half a year ago, in the rookie training camp, a Chinese-American quarterback caused countless topics, which was impressive. However, after that, all the news disappeared; half a year later, the rookie joined the San Francisco 49ers. , officially completed the signing, making history and becoming the first Asian player in the league.
When the "World Journal" received the tip, the first reaction was that the other party was playing a prank. However, after confirmation, the caller turned out to be Trent Baalke, the manager of the San Francisco 49ers team. The entire newspaper editorial department was boiling. .
As Chinese immigrants living in the United States, they know better than anyone else what this means. Even if it is just a substitute player, this is news that shakes the entire league. If this player can officially play one day in the future...
Lin Shuyuan became the perfect candidate to take over the coverage, so he rushed over without stopping, entered the training base unimpeded, and then saw the Chinese quarterback. Under the surging emotions, surging thoughts, and impassioned spirit, Lin Shuyuan had already stepped forward and stretched out his right hand before he realized it rationally.
Lin Shuyuan's ecstasy infected Lu Ke, and his emotions couldn't help but rise. But before Lu Ke could respond, a sharp and harsh voice sounded next to him, "Hey, hey, everyone, hurry up and take a look, among the rookies, A big star has appeared, let’s give a warm welcome to Hannah-Montana!”
"Hannah Montana" is a teen idol TV series broadcast on Disney Channel since 2006. The protagonist is a 16-year-old female idol singer.
Using Hannah Montana to compare Lu Ke, the irony and contempt are obvious.
Colin Kaepernick raised his hands high and continued to inflame the atmosphere of the scene. Others around him began to cheer, "Ho ho ho," and then some others followed suit and screamed like little girls. , "Hannah, Hannah!" The sharp and harsh shout caused everyone to burst into laughter.
"Relax, relax, Lizzie McGuire, don't look too ferocious, your makeup will fade." Lu Ke shouted loudly, gesturing to his cheeks as he spoke, his sharp and joking tone not at all He fought back without showing any weakness, and the bystanders around him began to whistle and scream.
Lizzie McGuire, the heroine of another Disney Channel TV series "Growing Pains" in 1999, is an ordinary high school girl.
Colin's face suddenly became a little confused. He looked around at his teammates who were making noises, and took a step forward angrily, "Hey, Bambi, how do you know about these TV series? Are you a loyal fan? Every Do you sit in front of the TV every week, waiting for your idol to appear?"
Bambi. The same nickname, used at this time, is full of irony.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Bambi, Bambi with big eyes is so cute." Colin raised his hands, opened his eyes, and imitated Bambi's appearance vividly. His clown-like movements successfully attracted people's attention. cheered by the crowd.
Lu Ke was calm, raised his chin slightly, and said in a loud voice, "How you see it is how I see it. Or are you a loyal viewer of Bambi? 'Mom, I like the deer so much. Bambi, woo hoo, Bambi is going to die, what should I do?'" Not only was Lu Ke not angry, he actually imitated Colin's tone and basically imitated it.
"Colin, Colin, Prince Charming." Someone in the crowd started shouting. When they turned around, it was Logan. He put his hands to his mouth and shouted loudly.
The high-pitched and joyful voice successfully caused the onlookers to cheer again, "Prince Charming, Prince Charming."
Colin and Lu Ke have no personal grudges, but they are destined competitors.
In a short period of time, Colin's main position will not be challenged, and the entire team's resources will be centered around him; however, there is only one quarterback position, and the relationship between the main player and the substitute is determined, and competition between them must begin. , only one stood on the field in the end.
Although Jim Harper announced that the team's main quarterback is Colin, for the team's veterans, in the final analysis, Colin, like Lu Ke, is a first-year rookie. So, after teasing Lu Ke, naturally he also wanted to tease Colin.
This is the first confrontation between Colin and Lu Ke.
In terms of eloquence, Colin once again fell behind. Obviously, he chose the wrong position. Amid the cheers, Colin clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, unable to move forward, but refusing to retreat.
In the end, Lu Ke took the lead and said to Lin Shuyuan, "I'm going to the restaurant for dinner now. Do you plan to join me?" Then, he greeted Lin Shuyuan, Logan and Marcus, and walked towards the restaurant.
