Rumor has it that journalists who eat people without spitting out their bones actually have a mutually supportive, mutually reining, and mutually beneficial relationship with professional players. For some players who are not good at handling media relations, these reporters are devils; but for some players, reporters are far less difficult to deal with than lawyers, businessmen, and politicians.
Lu Ke is the latter.
"Bambi, how does it feel to win your third win in a row?"
"In the rookie duel, you won the final victory. Do you have any thoughts about Andy Dalton?"
"It's your first away game. How does it feel different?"
"What's the special feeling about today's game? Is it hard or easy?"
"What are your expectations for next week's game?"
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The chattering questions came to my mind in a turbulent manner. In fact, I couldn't hear clearly at all. I could only capture fragmented fragments of words. They were so enthusiastic and crazy, as if Columbus had discovered the New World; but in fact, this was already Lu Ke's third game. It was the regular season, and the difference was that this was not only the third start, but also the third victory, so everyone was blown away.
When I was a trainee reporter, most interview subjects were one-on-one, or one reporter interviewed a group of people. Occasionally, when multiple reporters interview one person, the number of "multiple" reporters will never exceed one hand, and the scene is even more orderly and harmonious.
Now, I was suddenly surrounded by fifty or sixty reporters. With my height advantage, I still couldn't see the tail when I raised my head. The noisy voices, excited recorders and distorted faces were nowhere to be found. No, those arms even hit Lu Ke's face directly, like headless flies, and the scene was really out of control.
If there hadn't been an iron railing between them to control the situation, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
He turned his head and searched around, and then saw Bobby, who had fled, standing far away with a big smile on his face and thumbs up, looking like he was "asking for blessings." , it really deserves a beating - just before this season, Bobby was still an active wide receiver, and now he has just retired, so he naturally understands the madness of media reporters.
Lu Ke also extended his thumb towards Bobby, and then deliberately fell down, expressing his protest and threat. But, it was no use, Bobby still trotted away.
Now, the only thing Lu Ke can look forward to is that his other teammates will come over quickly to relieve the pressure: Ted Ginn, Kyle Williams, Marcus Lynch, these are all worthy interviewees today. Credit goes; even Mike Rupadi and Chino Hachar, the two blind colanders, know how to do a good interview.
However, before they came over, Lu Ke was alone - Bobby specifically called Lu Ke over in advance, which must have been the team's intention.
Catching the keyword "Joe Montana" in his ears, Lu Ke looked over following the sound; other reporters around him also gradually became quiet and followed Lu Ke's eyes and looked over.
The reporter who became the center of attention looked around and realized that he had the opportunity to ask questions. He quickly spoke again, "Many people are comparing you to Joe Montana. What do you think about this?" What do you think?"
This is the second time. In less than three minutes, this is the second time Lu Ke has heard such an analogy. For an undrafted rookie to compare himself to one of the best Hall of Fame quarterbacks in history, is this a compliment or a rip-off?
However, after experiencing the question from the fans just now, Lu Ke was not too surprised this time, but chuckled, "Legends can never be surpassed."
Every fan has his or her own best in history. The so-called best in history is not just a series of honors and a series of statistics, but also needs to take into account the social environment, competitive status, and quality of opponents, etc. that the players were in at the time; more importantly, every best in history is accompanied by The fans have experienced a period of time that is irreplaceable.
For example, Miami Dolphins legend Dan-Marino (Dan-Marino).
The Dolphins have won two Super Bowls in NFL history, but neither was led by Marino. The Hall of Fame quarterback has never won football's highest honor in his career; however, he is one of the greatest figures in the history of the Dolphins, and even those who won the championship cannot surpass him. At the same time, He is also one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history, even enough to compete with Joe Montana for the best position in history.
Therefore, there are a thousand Hamlets in the minds of a thousand people. Everyone has their own hero! As Lu Ke said, legends can never be surpassed, because there is no competition between legends, they are all equally great.
"I think it is an honor to be placed with Joe Montana's name. Considering that I am still a rookie and an outsider, this is even more rare." Lu Keqing Shrugging, although it was not stated explicitly, the "outsider" was obviously alluding to his Asian identity. Such a kind expression made the reporters chuckle.
Without pausing, Lu Ke continued, "One day in the future, I hope I can be the reference figure in reporters' nominations. But now, I need to get back to the game down to earth. The regular season has only started for three weeks, and this season It’s still a long time coming; I don’t want people to be asking me the exact opposite question three weeks from now.”
For example, how do you feel about losing three games in a row?
The meaningful words and hidden meanings show the confidence and determination of the quarterback, which complements the passing style on the field; at the same time, they are expressed in a humorous, light-hearted way, unloading Behind the armor on the field, he showed the vigor and vitality of someone who had just graduated from college, which was indeed impressive.
More importantly, Lu Ke changed the topic quietly, and no one continued to ask about "Joe Montana".
In fact, such a problem is very official but very difficult. Especially for rookies, there are really not many choices besides paying tribute. After all, those Hall of Fame players have already proven themselves, while the rookies have just stepped onto the court. If you are too arrogant, the rookie will soon be drowned in the fans' saliva.
However, Lu Ke's handling was quite clever. Get rid of the stereotypes and at the same time express your beliefs.
"Are you saying that you are looking forward to one day in the future, you can enter the Hall of Fame?" Another reporter asked in the crowd.
Lu Ke raised his head and smiled, "Of course." After a short pause, he asked again, "Who doesn't want to?"
The reporters looked at each other for a moment, then chuckled and nodded, having to agree.
"Before today's game, everyone was paying attention to the battle for the rookie quarterback. You and Dalton are both No. 14, and both are rookies this year. What do you think about this?" The question was finally answered. When things got back on track, reporters started asking regular questions.
For Lu Ke, this is something he is familiar with. "Andy is a very good quarterback, there is no doubt about it. We all played an excellent level tonight. I think the real outcome is not as exaggerated as the final score seems." . My teammates and I tried our best to achieve the final victory."
"You mean, you suffered four sacks?" The reporter keenly smelled the loophole. "Today, the 49ers' offensive line performance was not good enough. You were always passing the ball under pressure; there was even an injury crisis. Los Angeles Root Newman once had an argument with an offensive lineman, what on earth was going on?"
"Obviously, there are indeed some problems with my pocket today. In addition to the numbers, my muscle soreness is also reminding me of this." Lu Ke answered easily in a joking manner.
"In the past week, we have been training against the Tigers, but today, their defensive team performed extremely well, so we encountered difficulties. You can ask Mike and Chino carefully later, Logan is against the victory How much they want it, how much pressure they feel.”
Answer the conflicts within the team in the form of "desire to win". This is what a team leader needs to do. Although Lu Ke is still not the leader of the locker room, he is the quarterback of the team. He needs the team to unite and stay on the road to victory.
"We still have a lot of work to do. I'm a rookie quarterback, and just the playbook takes up all my spare time, so before the next game comes, I hope we can work together to solve the problem." Lu Ke answered conclusively, with a smile on his face.
"Are you still sure you will be the starting quarterback for the next game? As far as we know, Alex Smith has returned from injury and Colin Kaepernick has passed the concussion test. Do you have any idea about this? What do you think?" The reporters' questions are always so sharp, without any relaxation or relaxation.
"Welcome both players to return from injury." Lu Ke shrugged and said with a chuckle, "As for the starting quarterback. I think we all need to compete and judge by actual performance. I hope the best and most suitable That quarterback, can carry this team forward. Personally, I hope it's me."
"Haha", the reporters all chuckled kindly. It's not because of the content of Lu Ke's words, but because of his way of expression and tone of voice, which are always relaxed and humorous. It can make people feel the confidence and determination behind those words, and it also enlivens the atmosphere in a simple way. Avoid the edge.
For any reporter, such an interview subject is a dream.
"After four consecutive losses in the preseason, the team has now won three consecutive games. What are your expectations for the next week's game?" This week's game has just ended, and the temperature on the field has not had time to dissipate. The reporters Already starting to focus on the next one.
Lu Ke showed a big smile, "Let us enjoy this week's victory first; as for next week's competition, we will discuss it slowly on Wednesday. What do you think of this plan?"
