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Just now, Lu Ke has been in the video analysis room, watching the game video over and over again. In a daze, he actually forgot the time. Official media day is the official meeting place between the team and the media before the official game; according to the requirements of the league , all players must attend, and a bottom line is set for interview time. Anyone who violates the rules will be fined by the league.
As a rookie, Lu Ke has no interest in the media, but he still values fines very much.
It's another Wednesday, and before the official media day, all the players gathered in the video analysis room to watch the game tapes of this week's opponents. However, Lu Ke was completely immersed in it. His teammates and coaches kept urging him, and he waved his hands repeatedly to express his understanding. Unexpectedly, he still lost track of time in a daze.
Lu Ke was watching the game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots last week. During the fourth quarter's defense, the Giants successfully contained the Patriots' offensive strategy, completing a crucial pavement for the team's victory.
Among the current New England Patriots who have won three championships in four years, elite quarterback Tom Brady is undoubtedly the focus of attention; but truly knowledgeable viewers and industry insiders understand that the soul of the team is Billy - Belichick, this coach can truly be called an old fox. His tactical layout and game sense are unparalleled in the entire NFL, far ahead.
Belichick can be called a master tactician on the court. He has reached the ultimate level of skillful use of every player. Those inconspicuous and unknown players, in Belichick's tactical system, are Like a screw, it shines brightly and becomes an important part of this victory carriage.
Of course, the chemical reaction between Belichick and Brady is undeniable. Brady's ability to be called an elite quarterback is definitely not just based on his handsome face and his superb short passing skills. , The timing of the shot in the stormy sea, and the layout of the long pass at the critical moment are bold and bold, indeed outstanding.
However, the reason why the New England Patriots can become the hegemon after the new century lies in the balanced strength of the entire team, forming a harmonious whole; even in the absence of Brady, using a backup quarterback, the Patriots The team was still able to continue its winning trajectory without wavering.
There is no doubt that Belichick is the real man behind the scenes.
During Belichick's coaching career, he not only coached elite quarterbacks like Brady who have gone down in history, but also played against countless Hall of Fame quarterbacks, such as Dan Marino and Joe Montana. , Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, but Belichick’s favorite and most admired opponent has always been Peyton Manning.
There is no other reason. Manning and Belichick are both masters of tactics on the court, strategizing and winning thousands of miles away. Every duel between two people is a confrontation of wisdom and strategy, with sparks and brilliant colors, just like two masters playing a game on a chessboard.
However, in the last week's game, especially in the fourth quarter, the Giants' defense successfully contained the Patriots' offense at the tactical level, blocking the short passing layout that Brady is best at, and Achieving good results in defending tight end Rob Gronkowski is really rare.
While watching the game video, Lu Ke has been watching these defenses over and over again. On the one hand, he is observing the changes in the defensive formation, and on the other hand, he is observing the performance of the defensive players, especially against Gronkowski. defense. This is crucial in preparation for this week's game.
Unconsciously, Lu Ke lost track of time. It wasn't until Bobby Engram, the assistant of the offensive team, came back and reminded Lu Ke again that he came back to his senses.
I walked quickly to the press center, but my mind was still reviewing the previous attacks/defenses.
The Giants are not a team that relies on defense to conquer the world, otherwise they would not be called the "Smart Knife", because they are a team that relies on the offensive team to keep moving forward. Chengye Eli Mann Ning, the defeat is also Eli Manning - so far, in the first half of this year's season, the Giants rank first in the league in interceptions and interceptions.
Among the Giants' defense, there is only one player worthy of the Pro Bowl, defensive end Jason-Pierre-Paul.
The second-year player who entered the league with the 15th overall pick in the first round of 2010 has outstanding performance in attacking quarterbacks, running ball defense, pass defense, causing fumbles, completing interceptions, and even returning kicks. , shining brightly in the game this season and capable of doing everything.
Last year, safety guard Andrel Rolle, defensive end Justin Tuck, and defensive end Osi-Umenyiora were selected to the second team All-American. All seasons have been plagued by injuries, and their form has declined to varying degrees. Even their playing time has been very limited, making their performance even more unsatisfactory.
Just relying on Jason Pierre (that's his first name, Paul is his last name) is obviously not enough to completely stifle the New England Patriots on defense. So, how did they do it? The tactics of prescribing the right medicine should be an important reason.
Unconsciously, he had arrived at the door of the press center. Lu Ke carefully opened the door of the room, walked into the room quietly, and then closed the door gently, trying not to make any noise and interrupt the ongoing discussion. The interview was in progress. After turning around, Lu Ke lowered his eyes and was still immersed in the game video.
After taking two steps, I vaguely noticed something was wrong. Then I raised my head and saw——
All eyes were directed at him, like a thousand arrows piercing his heart, instantly making him the focus of attention; there were about sixty or seventy people in the whole room, from reporters to teammates to team staff, almost everyone Without exception, this feeling was too weird. At this moment, Lu Ke realized that he was still standing on tiptoes, imitating the cat walk, which was a bit awkward.
"...Sorry, I'm late. I hope I didn't interrupt the interview. Please continue." Lu Ke changed direction and took steps in the direction of Logan and Marcus, but the next moment, the reporters around him Like a tornado, it swept towards Lu Ke with a roar. The scene was really spectacular.
The official media day is a professional interview occasion, mainly divided into two parts.
One part is free interviews, even special teams or substitute players, they can get the opportunity to be interviewed. All players are scattered in every corner of the press center. Reporters are free to choose interview subjects. They can move or change at any time, which is somewhat similar to the scene of a large exhibition.
One part is the official interview. There is a backboard in front, which is composed of icons of the team's benchmark and sponsor's logo. There is a podium in front, where the team arranges major news figures to come on stage and accept special questions. Generally speaking, iconic figures, topical figures or injured players in the team, as well as the head coach, will take turns on the stage.
It was still a free interview period. Suddenly, all the reporters around him swarmed in and surrounded Lu Ke on three levels inside and three outside. Lu Ke was shocked by this table. Such a grand occasion had never happened before. Never appeared.
Lu Ke looked at the bustling reporters in front of him with confusion on his face. His mind was full of questions and he couldn't get the answer. He was only five minutes late. What happened here?
"Bambi, please tell me. In just nine weeks, you broke Peyton Manning's touchdown record set in his rookie season. How do you feel about this?"
"After breaking Peyton Manning's rookie season touchdown record, going against Eli Manning this week, do you think this game will be any different?"
"First tied Kurt Warner's record, and then broke Peyton Manning's record. For an undrafted rookie, did you expect this day to come?"
"Now, you even hope to challenge Tom Brady's season touchdown record. Do you have any special plans?"
"Do you have any specific expectations for this week's game? How many touchdowns do you think you can pass?"
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Questions exploded one after another, layer by layer, like a bomber. Amidst the noise, Lu Ke finally reacted, but amid the endless waves of sound, there was no way to answer, so Lu Ke Ke had to press his palms down repeatedly to signal everyone to quiet down, but to no avail, he could only use the lion's roaring trick, "Quiet!"
After a roar, the scene finally fell silent. The reporters closed their mouths and opened their eyes wide. The look in their eyes was that they wanted to eat Lu Ke alive. It made people shudder, and a lot of goosebumps appeared on the surface of the skin.
Then, without warning, Logan's voice rang out, "Bambi! Bambi! Bambi!" Although there were not many words, he just called Lu Ke's nickname; but the meaning was simple. It couldn't be more straightforward: This is to marvel at the new league record just set by Lu Ke.
Other teammates also followed suit, shouting in a deep voice, "Bambi!" It was not the kind of hoarse roar, but deliberately lowering the voice and using the bass to enhance the atmosphere. Instead, it created a mountainous atmosphere. The majestic momentum of rain approaching and wind filling the building spread throughout the news center.
The reporters inside couldn't help but express surprise: Not to mention a rookie player, even Alex Smith has never received such locker room treatment. But now, Lu Ke has truly won the recognition and support from the locker room. This is really amazing and amazing.
As the center of the excitement, Lu Ke was really flattered, but instead of being frightened, he walked to the podium directly in front, deliberately raised his hands high, imitating the conductor of a symphony orchestra, and began to guide the audience. The shouts seemed to imply that the bass part should be switched to the treble part.
With such a simple action, the situation was resolved in an instant, and he accepted the cheers calmly. All the players burst into laughter, and the atmosphere in the entire press center was boiling.
Unprecedentedly, they felt the vitality of this group of young players, which was bursting with vitality, which was eye-catching and amazing.
