"Actually, I have never considered breaking the record. I am serious." The reporter's noise finally calmed down, and the free interview turned into a separate interview. Lu Ke began to answer the questions seriously, "For me For me, the focus of my life is to go all out, focus on training and games every week, and work hard to prove that I am a qualified starting quarterback."
At this point, Lu Ke paused for a moment, glanced around the reporter's face, then showed a big smile and asked, "Isn't it?"
Standing in the crowd, Jay Fox couldn't hold it back and burst into laughter.
Ever since he took over the starting quarterback position of the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted rookie and Chinese-American quarterback, he has been constantly questioned, ridiculed, and ridiculed by the media.
Even if he scored five touchdowns in the first game of the season, even if he started with three consecutive victories, the main voices in the media were still full of doubts and ridicule. No one was still willing to believe that this Chinese-American undrafted rookie could stand in the league. Steady footing; many people have even been questioning Lu Ke's starting position.
This situation lasted until the sixth week of the regular season. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Detroit Lions on the road and won the encounter with excellent performance. Only then did the media truly realize that this was not a drill, but a drill. It's not a joke. This rookie quarterback has burst out with unprecedented energy and is becoming a dark horse that no one can ignore.
No matter what the quality of this dark horse is, no matter how long the endurance of this dark horse is, as long as the victory continues, people are bound to face up to Lu Ke's existence. Put aside the racial issue and the rookie issue, and truly give Lu Ke the corresponding treatment - seven wins and one loss in the regular season.
Last week, a league record that had been dormant for thirteen years was quietly shattered and a forty-year-old stereotype of a rookie quarterback was completely overturned. Now Lu Ke's weight in the eyes of the media, experts, the league, and the audience has completely changed.
People may not like Lu Ke. After all, he is not money and cannot be loved by everyone; but no one can deny that Lu Ke is becoming a phenomenon in the league with his actual performance. So, there was such a crazy wave today.
It was not just the excitement of watching the excitement, nor the curiosity to capture the focus of the news. From the attitude to the treatment, from the gaze to the tone, everything had changed completely; but such a change was reflected in Lu Ke's rhetorical question. The truth was revealed in an instant.
Jay Fox's laughter was too harsh in the awkward silence, and it deeply reminded everyone present of the deep meaning behind Lu Ke's rhetorical question.
However, the reporters at the scene were all veterans with faces as thick as a city wall. They all pretended not to understand Lu Ke's voiceover, but looked away with sincere and sincere expressions, making expressions of listening.
So, Jay pursed his lips, tightened his smile, and seized the opportunity to ask, "So, now that you have broken the record, how do you feel?"
"Very good." Lu Ke's short and powerful answer created a clean gap in the back and forth. With his sincere and confident tone, the humor suddenly filled the air. All the reporters couldn't help but chuckle——
Indeed, after breaking the record, it naturally feels very good. What else could it be?
"After breaking Peyton Manning's record, are you confident that you can break Tom Brady's regular season quarterback record of 50 touchdowns in a season?"
Another reporter's voice interrupted suddenly. I followed the voice and saw that it was Harry Wayans, a reporter from Sports Illustrated. He had a smile on his face, but there was provocation and excitement in his eyes. But he didn't hide it at all.
Lu Ke and Harry were not familiar with each other, let alone friends. All their interactions were limited to various news interview situations. Therefore, he didn't know what kind of person Harry was, but he knew what kind of reporter Harry was.
For the sake of news, we will do whatever it takes; profit comes first, and we will entertain ourselves to death.
Harry is not targeting anyone, but targeting every news gimmick. In order to create explosive points, he can even deliberately annoy the interviewee. If the other party yells, or even fights, then his purpose is achieved, and he can completely The "evil deeds" of the interview subjects were announced in a weak position, further igniting the topic.
For Harry, there are only two types of things and people: those worth reporting and those not. As for the others, they are just additional factors for the two classifications.
Now, Lu Ke was the hot topic in the alliance, and Harry would not let him go easily. He tried every means to stir up topics and create hot spots. He did not even hide the provocation in his eyes, which contained ridicule and disdain. In fact, it couldn't be clearer that it was just to anger Lu Ke.
Rookie players who are just starting out are always young and energetic, impulsive, irritable and often prone to making mistakes. Lu Ke is a young man who has just left college; but Lu Ke is also an excellent potential reporter, a former intern reporter who knows this well.
"No, I didn't." Lu Ke replied, simply, clearly, and neatly, without any hesitation or explanation.
It wasn't just about dealing with Harry, it was the truth.
For Lu Ke now, breaking records is too far away. He must be down-to-earth in every game and get it step by step. Compared with any season record, the playoffs are his goal. Therefore, Lu Ke has never thought about breaking Brady's record. Even Manning's record is an unexpected surprise.
Harry couldn't help but choked after hitting the wall. He had preset various possibilities in his mind. He never expected that Lu Ke would choose the most unlikely one. This was a difficult interview subject. Harry's brows could not help but frown slightly, but he was still not confused. In the blink of an eye, the second question came out.
"In a previous interview, you mentioned that your idol is Peyton Manning. So what are your special feelings about playing against Eli Manning this week?"
This is a normal question and is expected. Lu Ke was slightly surprised that Harry actually asked such a common question, and other reporters would not interrupt Harry because everyone wanted to know the answer.
Without thinking much, Lu Ke answered honestly and sincerely, "Excited. Although I know that after joining the league, this day will come sooner or later; but now I can stand on the field to complete the game and participate as the starting quarterback." , I still can’t control my excitement.”
"But your opponent is not Payton, but Eli. What do you think of the quarterback Eli Manning? What level do you think Eli is compared to Payton? "
Sure enough, the previous question was just a foreshadowing. The real trap was still here, quietly waiting for Lu Ke to step into it.
This is undoubtedly a difficult problem, and it is a difficult problem for any interviewee; if it is a commentator or commentator, or a third party, fans of both sides, they can express their opinions confidently or subjectively, but Lu Ke can't do it.
Not only because Lu Ke has always emphasized that Peyton Manning is his idol, but also because Lu Ke will face Eli Manning next week. With just a little care, this can become a tool for media hype. Lu Ke didn't mind that his words became a medium for hype. What he did mind was that he was at a disadvantage in the confrontation with reporters and became a marionette.
He is the one who has control.
"A better quarterback than me." Lu Ke's answer was not excellent, but he cleverly changed the subject. The more interesting content is yet to come, "What we are talking about is not as simple as a Super Bowl; A quarterback who has proven himself in this league. I don't think anyone will ask Eli the same question."
The subtext is... Such a question is too stupid, so no one will ask Eli; or, Lu Ke is too light, and the reporters are picking on him; or, the reporters think that Lu Ke is not intelligent enough, and Qiao Will you start talking nonsense after teasing?
Lu Ke had no intention of explaining what the real subtext meant, and just left it to the reporters to savor.
"At least, I hope so." Lu Ke added another hint, which was a hint... If the reporter also asked Eli similar questions, it shows that the reporter's level is too vulgar and stupid. For the sake of hot spots and gimmicks, there is nothing Even the professional ethics of journalists have been thrown into the trash can.
Wait, are these so-called hints just the reporter’s own wild imagination?
The reporters all glanced at Lu Ke, and then saw the joking smile on the young man's lips, which seemed to be tinged with a hint of ridicule.
Harry gritted his teeth hard, swallowing the shame mixed with the smell of blood, and then asked again, "So, what is your goal for this game, victory?"
"Ha." Lu Ke chuckled, "I think there should be no team in the league that goes onto the field just to lose. If there is, then the disciplinary committee should investigate it. ." That might be participating in gambling.
The irony was like a slap on Harry's face, burning and painful.
"Of course, we hope to win, and we will do our best to move towards such a goal." Lu Ke added, giving a positive answer, "As for whether we can achieve our wishes, obviously, it is not up to me alone."
After saying that, Lu Ke spread his hands innocently and shrugged sincerely. In an instant, all the reporters burst into laughter, sarcasm and ridicule, humor and narrow-mindedness, and most importantly, with full sarcasm skills, they hit Harry hard. Even my colleagues couldn't hold it back.
Standing there, Harry clenched his fists, his arms began to tremble slightly, and his eyes were fixed on Lu Ke in front of him: From today on, this rookie quarterback has truly entered his sight.
