On the east coast of North America, the showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers has attracted countless attention, not because of the history between the two teams, but because the quarterbacks of both teams are topic makers.
One had a bumpy career and returned to the top last year. This year he is determined to reach the Super Bowl. After losing to his rival in the same district at home last week, he is eager to rebound this week. The other is born out of nowhere, like an ugly duckling. After his debut, he transformed into a radiant person, and every step he took was creating the history of the league.
The battle between the two quarterbacks easily created many topics and attracted attention. In this week's Sunday regular season, this game has deservedly become a hot focus.
At the same time, the city of San Francisco, on the west coast of the North American continent, is also buzzing with excitement. Their eyes are turning to the City of Brotherly Love on the other side of the continent, paying attention to the status of this week's NFL game.
No one can resist victory. Without any expectations, the San Francisco 49ers incredibly won three consecutive victories and instantly became the darling of the entire city. People were speculating with suspicion, do they really have any hope of entering the playoffs this year? Even the most pessimistic skeptics are beginning to waver in their faith—
No one doesn't like winning.
Especially after the team's press conference on Friday, Jim Harper confirmed that among the four quarterbacks in the head-to-head competition, Lu Ke stood out, defeating Alex Smith and Colin. -Kaepernick really convinced the coaching staff with his strength.
Hope arises spontaneously.
Although, fans still warn themselves not to have too many expectations. The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. In the final analysis, Lu Ke is a rookie quarterback. Even if all other shortcomings and problems are put aside, all rookie quarterbacks need more time to grow. Three consecutive wins is already incredible. They should be more patient and Should be more composed.
But deep inside, excitement and excitement gradually began to spread. Week after week, the rookie quarterback is chipping away at San Francisco's die-hard fans, gaining their approval one step at a time.
Chris Wilson pushed open the door of "Joe's Bar" and walked inside. In an instant, all eyes were focused on it.
At this moment, the bar was bustling with people. Everyone was wearing the white tops of the San Francisco 49ers away game, and they were spread out in the creamy yellow light. Only five or five people were sitting there. The small space of sixty people creates a spectacular visual effect of the vast ocean.
After glancing around and meeting the appraising eyes, Chris ignored them and walked toward the bar with a straight face. But obviously, he didn't want to talk to others, but others were unwilling to let him go easily, "Chris, why don't you go to Philadelphia this week to support Bambi? Are you short of money and can't pay the fee?"
"Shut up! Jonathan!" Chris seemed to have eaten gunpowder, bursting out at the first moment, and pushed back straight away.
Jonathan Baldwin couldn't help but be stunned and frowned slightly, "What's wrong? Chris, can you even joke?"
"Yes, no." Chris shot back without pausing, eyes widening.
"Now the team needs us. The team continues its upward momentum. We should give the team more support and more encouragement. This group of young people can't do better, especially Bambi. Look at him on the court. He worked harder and fought harder than any of us who call ourselves die-hard fans, but what are you so-called fans doing?"
Looking at these familiar faces in front of him, Chris felt unfamiliar as never before, and indescribable anger pounded in his chest, "You are causing trouble, you are opposing, and you are watching. After three victories, I still can't win your victory." Support? So what are you waiting for? Failure? If the team fails and your suspicions are confirmed, will you be happy?"
With endless words and foam at the mouth, Chris did not pause at all, releasing all the anger in his heart, not only against Jonathan, but also against all the fans in the bar.
The team needs their support, and Bambi also needs their encouragement, but they keep pouring cold water on them, stand by indifferently, and even gloat in anticipation of the team's misfortune. Since when did they become so cold and critical? Three games and still can't impress them?
Could it be that this is because of Lu Ke's Chinese identity?
Chris didn't want to speculate, but facing the lifeless fans, the team seemed to be fighting alone, and he was really sad. So, he faced everyone's gaze without showing any signs of weakness, and said openly and fiercely, "Shame! I feel ashamed for you! You don't deserve to be called the 49ers!"
Those sharp words made the fans in the bar look away and gradually fell silent, feeling a little uncomfortable, embarrassed and at a loss. Including Jonathan, he stood there with his head lowered and said nothing, as if he was invisible.
Looking at the fans who were like a pool of stagnant water, Chris only felt aggrieved. He opened his mouth again and tried to say something, but in the end he still said nothing. He drooped his shoulders in disappointment and walked to the bar in a dull tone. The bar owner Anthony Tinoso nodded, "A glass of beer."
Anthony picked up the wine glass, poured a large glass of beer from the barrel, put it on the table, and asked calmly, "Why didn't you go to Philadelphia?"
After venting heartily, Chris's emotions gradually calmed down. Faced with the same problem, this time, Chris did not get angry again, "I couldn't buy tickets. The Eagles fans snatched up all the tickets, leaving no room for away fans at all. Even if we passed , and can’t enter the venue to support.”
Last week’s trip to Cincinnati was, after all, one of the few exceptions.
In fact, Chris had the urge to make a special trip to Philadelphia. Even if they couldn't enter Lincoln Financial Field, they would cheer on from the sidelines and tell the young people on the team with practical actions that they still have the solid support of the fans; but he is just an ordinary person. After all, an office worker is still short of money. If he had game tickets, he would risk it. Unfortunately...
Thinking of this, Chris felt frustrated again, "If our tickets..." The attendance at Candlestick Stadium in the first two games of the regular season was still very good, but in the end it was still not full, and the fans were not enthusiastic at all. Halfway through the words, Chris cut off the conversation again, picked up the beer dully, and took a big sip.
Anthony looked at Jonathan standing in the open space, paused for a while, then turned around and walked back to his original seat, silent. Anthony looked back and said comfortingly, "Chris, we are used to it. Failure, sudden success, no one dares to believe this is real. Maybe, we need more time."
"But!" Chris said urgently.
Anthony shook his head firmly, "At least, everyone is here. You see, my bar is full today. If you wait a while, others will probably sit on the billiard table. Deep down, we We are all eager to win, this is our team!" Anthony pointed to the San Francisco 49ers team flag on the wall behind him, then said nothing more and continued busy with his work.
Chris looked at the flag and couldn't help but be in a trance for a moment.
"We are all 49ers! We are all 49ers!" A burst of excited cheers, accompanied by the heavy sound of the bar door being pushed open, resounded jubilantly, easily attracting the attention of everyone in the bar.
A group of young guys rushed in like a tide. One of them was carrying a flag and tried to swing it, but he was worried about breaking the ceiling and had to be cautious. The action looked a bit funny.
Jeff Locke, who was standing at the front, looked at the stunned bar and opened his hands, "What's wrong? Isn't this the 49ers fan base?"
"Hey, Jeff!" Chris stood up immediately, walked up quickly, and gave Jeff a big hug. "You've found this place! Welcome, welcome!" Chris warmly gave each young man a hug. , Nate Chandler, Danny Reese, Noah Parker, and Cliff Hart, who is struggling with the support flag.
Since they were unable to purchase away tickets this week, they collectively came to "Joe's Bar" to watch the game and cheer together.
"Brother!" Cliff laughed heartily. After arranging the flags, he couldn't wait to start cheering and shouting, inciting the atmosphere of the scene. "How about, who is ready? All 49ers are united. Get up and cheer Bambi on his way to four consecutive wins! Who joins me?"
"Me! Me!" Jeff, Danny and others all raised their right hands, but everyone else in the bar was silent. Cliff was not discouraged, but spread his hands and said incredulously, "Please , we are all fans! This is not how football is viewed, there is no energy at all, let’s have some passion! We have a good momentum now, shouldn’t we unite and move forward?”
Looking at the bar, which still had no response, Cliff made an exaggerated expression, "Oh, this is embarrassing. Have we entered the Philadelphia Eagles fan bar?"
"Boy, pay attention to your wording, these are all 49ers!"
"Don't sensationalize! We spend our lives supporting this team! This is not something a kid like you can understand."
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Cliff's words stirred up waves, and many people began to refute. Then Cliff nodded with a satisfied smile, "Isn't that right? This makes sense. Now there is finally something like a 49ers fan bar." It looks great! Come on, let’s get ready, the game is about to begin!”
The bar finally started to liven up and regained its vitality. Although it was not lively, at least the silence was broken again. Cliff, Chris and others also came to the bar, lit beers, and got ready for the game.
On the other side of the continent, the players of both teams are ready to take the stage!
