This week, the San Francisco 49ers are once again in the spotlight.
Is it strange? Not surprising at all. Gradually, it seems to have become a habit. If there is no San Francisco 49ers news, this is the news.
After a hearty victory, the team not only failed to dispel doubts, but instead focused more and more attention on the next game, and further lost the trust of professionals in the industry - —Most people think the Arizona Cardinals will be the victor.
Questions about the pressure the 49ers are under, questions about the absolute strength of the 49ers, and speculation about the strong confrontation of the 49ers are all over the horizon, and they are pouring in.
On the road to strong team certification, the young 49ers still have countless wins to go. At this moment, eight years of silence, a new team, a head coach with no league coaching experience, an undrafted rookie quarterback... all of this immediately became the reason for people to challenge the 49ers.
On Wednesday's official press day, the entire San Francisco 49ers team became the focus of attention. The coaching staff, offensive team, defensive team, and special teams team were all the targets of reporters' bombardment. Naturally, Lu Ke was included.
At the beginning, the reporter’s questions were very normal and everything was within the expected range.
For example, how did the team rest and adjust in the past few days? Another example is how the team quickly adjusted its state after two consecutive losses. What is the secret? Or for example, after only two weeks, they faced the same team again. Beating your own team, what's the atmosphere inside the team now.
Such as this, Lu Ke was completely at ease, and the scene was even more lively and relaxed.
Gradually, the questions began to become sharper, and the aggression was revealed bit by bit.
"Two weeks ago, the Arizona Cardinals broke the team's unbeaten streak at home; two weeks later, the team will go on the road and face the same opponent again. How do you feel now?"
"Well, I feel like a professional rugby player." Lu Ke's smiling answer successfully defused the sharpness of the question and made people smile. Lu Ke nodded in affirmation, "I'm serious. One week of competition. It goes from week to week, there's no breathing room, the opponents may be the same, but every game is different."
"So, what are the team's goals for this game?"
Lu Ke was stunned for a moment, showing confusion, "Aside from victory?"
This is a rhetorical question, meaning that victory is the team's only goal. He is not sure what answer the reporter wants to hear. Are there other goals besides victory?
A simple counterattack once again defused the attack, and even made a small number of reporters chuckle, as if they were mocking the question as being too amateurish and stupid.
Then, another question was thrown over seamlessly, "But now the San Francisco 49ers are going through a period of volatility. Analysts and commentators are generally optimistic that the Cardinals will beat the 49ers again. Before that, they have already completed Double play against the Rams." In other words, the 49ers are now chasing a double play.
The sharp and sharp words carried a powerful attack power. Looking along the voice, Lu Ke saw Harry Wayans. This reporter from "Sports Illustrated" was obviously haunted. Every news interview Everyone is bound to be able to see his figure.
Lu Ke was not sure about this. Should he be flattered or horrified?
"Fortunately, we are not the Rams; also fortunately, the people standing on the field are not analysts and commentators." Lu Ke's two consecutive "lucky" words seemed to be really sighing with an ironic meaning. But it couldn't be more obvious.
Harry's pupils contracted slightly, leaving no breathing room. He asked by hitting the wall, "You mean, do you think the 49ers can win the game?"
"Obviously, you are not a supporter of the team." Lu Ke did not answer, but made a judgment in a declarative sentence, but the provocative gesture responded in another way: Harry was deliberately looking for trouble, He is an opponent of the team, not a supporter, and naturally does not want the 49ers to win in every possible way.
Harry smiled instead of getting angry and took over the conversation, "Obviously, I'm not the only one. Charles Davis believes that the winner of this week's game will be the Arizona Cardinals, and he also thinks that the 49ers will win the next two games. The game may be in crisis and face the possibility of failure. Do you have any response to this?"
"Thank you for your attention?" Lu Ke answered unexpectedly, with a slight upward pitch in his voice, and a hint of smile in his eyes. That calm attitude immediately made all Harry's attacks fail, and instead created a comedic effect.
But this time, the reporters didn't laugh out loud because their eyes fell on Lu Ke and Harry.
In this back and forth, playing and singing, the speed of switching between offense and defense is really too fast, and sometimes even counterattacks are completed while on the defensive, catching the opponent completely off guard. Such a debate showdown, the sparks are so brilliant that people can't take their eyes off it, and even forget to breathe——
If the plot ends with a fight between the two parties, then this will be the headline of today's well-deserved one. As never before, reporters on the sidelines hoped that the confrontation could continue.
Facing Lu Ke's impeccable performance, Harry was a little anxious, but it didn't show on the surface. He attacked more aggressively, "Charles said in the show that if the 49ers can defeat the Cardinals and Steelers in a row in the next two weeks, , if he achieves a winning streak, then he is willing to fulfill a promise. As for the content of punishment, it is up to you to propose whatever you want."
The killer trick, this is definitely the killer trick.
Everyone knows that the grievances between Lu Ke and Charles are inextricable. Before, it was Charles who always launched the attack, and Lu Ke could only passively parry; but this time it was different. Although Charles was still the attacker, Charles But he gave the initiative to Lu Ke. As long as Lu Ke was willing, he could make an unattainable bet and severely humiliate Charles.
Then, the drama is about to begin.
Not only Harry Wayans, but all fellow journalists are curious about Lu Ke's response.
During today's interview, the reporters had actually been laying the groundwork, trying to find the best time to drop the bomb; now, Harry obviously knew this well, advancing step by step, and then suddenly raising questions, pushing Lu Ke Forced into a blind corner.
Sure enough, the reporters could see a playful expression on Lu Ke's face, which was elusive. A trace of surprise flashed across his expression, uncontrollably revealing his inner surprise. Then they saw Lu Ke raise his eyebrows. He opened his mouth and responded.
"I'm not sure how he makes his judgments. He never seems to be optimistic about the 49ers' game prospects; but what I am sure of is that gambling should not be allowed on the program. Maybe what he needs is not a job, but Psychiatrist." Lu Ke showed deep concern and gave sincere advice.
Thinking about Charles's expression after hearing these words, some reporters' mouth corners began to twitch, and they could hardly control their smiles.
But Harry saw through Lu Ke's trick, and did not lose his mind at all. He was highly focused and brought the off-track theme back again, "If the San Francisco 49ers win two consecutive games, what punishment do you want to propose? "
Changing the angle, Harry further induced Lu Ke to join the game.
This time, Lu Ke did not evade, but showed a serious expression, "If I remember correctly, this analyst and commentator has set up bets twice before, and failed both times, and paid a lot of money." The corresponding price. This is the third time. I wonder if I lose the bet again this time, is this a hint? "
"What does it imply?" Harry took advantage of the situation and set up a step.
Lu Ke raised his head and looked at Harry with a smile, "It implies that he is not a competent analyst and commentator. His mind is always on other things and he has not completed his work competently. Then, maybe the program The group should consider... on the next episode, keep him quiet and let other professional commentators express their opinions. After all, we watch the show for objective and authoritative analysis, not a gambler leaving Las Vegas After that, I still don’t know where I am.”
There is a knife hidden in the smile, a needle hidden in the cotton, and the sharp sarcasm is full of firepower.
Even reporters who were bystanders couldn't help but cry out in pain. They couldn't imagine what kind of disaster it would be if Charles heard it with his own ears.
More importantly, Lu Ke raised the stakes lightly but sharply, and at the same time passed the burden of the stakes to the program team, questioning Charles' authority and professionalism. I don't mean to beat up the lost dog, but the actual effect is far better than doing it yourself.
While advancing and retreating, Lu Ke perfectly avoided Charles' trap, and conveniently dug another trap for Charles.
When Charles learned the content of the interview, his face was ashen. He originally thought that he could easily defeat Lu Ke and that his plan was sure to win. However, he did not expect that he would lose everything, but now he was stuck in a trap——
No matter whether this bet is won or lost, "within the alliance" will definitely not let it go like this. If the situation is serious, Charles may even be asked to apologize for his unprofessionalism. As Lu Ke said, this is a professional analytical program, not a gambling program that puts entertainment first.
If viewers write letters to denounce and complain, or if they post support for Lu Ke on social network platforms, then Charles will be in a disadvantageous situation, and he does not even need to wait until the start of the game against the Arizona Cardinals; if it is more serious, it will involve Russ The gambling in Vegas, then Charles' career may be in crisis.
This is not alarmist, but a real possibility.
Calmly, Lu Ke dug a big trap and tricked Charles severely; moreover, this was the trap left by Charles's own cleverness, so he could only break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach.
It’s frustrating, really frustrating.
