Standing on the side of the street, looking up at the two-story villa in front of him, Adam Schneider began to feel uneasy for no reason. His worried expression made Isaac Sopoaga, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but sigh. He laughed happily and bumped Schneider's right shoulder with his shoulder, "Jesus Christ, you look like a high school student going to invite the girl you like to attend the graduation prom."
Schneider was not in the mood to joke at this time, and gave Sober an elbow in annoyance, and scolded seriously, "Shut up!"
Sobojia spread his hands and expressed his innocence, "Relax, Adam, relax, it's not like you haven't seen Bambi before. He is not a monster and will not eat you. Wait, I still say you are worried. There will be mysterious things inside, like a voodoo cave?"
For Westerners, Eastern culture is more or less mysterious.
After entering the Internet era, even if you are sitting at home, you can still appreciate the elegance of the world. However, in 2018, an authoritative survey agency conducted a sample survey covering 6,000 people, asking them about their views on China. Maximum impression. As a result, "Chinese Kung Fu" stood out, surpassing keywords such as traditional Chinese medicine, the four great inventions, the Great Wall, economic development, and porcelain, and successfully won the championship.
Things including herbal medicine, acupuncture, cupping, etc. often have a special mysterious oriental color.
Many times, prejudice comes from this, just like people always think that African tribes are still primitive and backward, and even live in hot summer environment all year round, or people always think that Indian tribes still live in caves and use Animal skins and straw are used for warmth. Similarly, people also have a fixed concept of Eastern countries.
It is precisely because of this that people need to get out of their own ideological stereotypes and appreciate the colorfulness of different cultures and different nations.
Facing Sobolga's teasing, Schneider shrugged uneasily, "Who knows? Maybe there are a lot of talismans hanging in his house, or there are mysterious herbs planted, or there are just piles of Simple utensils and porcelain, and then large swaths of red spread across every corner of the sight..."
As he spoke, Soboga couldn't help but shudder, and then Schneider nodded affirmatively again, "I'm just saying that we don't know him. Do you know anything about him except on the training ground?"
"..." Suobo was speechless for a while and couldn't answer. Then he remembered another thing, "But don't those rookie players always go to Bambi's house and study the tactical manual? They all seem quite good. OK."
"Who knows if they are used to it." Schneider raised his eyebrows and complained mercilessly.
Adam Schneider, a member of the San Francisco 49ers' offensive line. While Chino Khachar was recovering from a minor injury, he took over the starting position. His performance level was not satisfactory, but he was already one of the better players. What's more, Khachar's original level was not amazing enough. . In preparation for the playoffs, several strikers such as Schneider and Khachar are now taking turns competing for the starting position.
Among the current young and reorganized San Francisco 49ers, Schneider is also a veteran.
In the 2005 draft, he was selected by the 49ers with the 94th pick in the third round, and he has stayed with the team since then. However, Schneider is not a talented player, and his strength level has never reached the league average.
After joining the team, he has been changing positions on the field, from offensive tackle to offensive guard, and even tried the center position; and from the left to the right, he has challenged every position. It can be said that he He is not a player with outstanding personal abilities, but he is a player suitable for filling the pot.
In the 2009 season, Schneider performed well and won a starting position as the right guard. He also won a two-year contract and continued to stay with the San Francisco 49ers; however, after entering the new season, Schneider failed to win the contract. Thanks to the head coach's favor, the starting position was given to Anthony Davis.
Now, Khachar's injury has created Schneider's opportunity. However, it is unknown whether he can seize the opportunity and establish himself in the starting position.
Last Sunday, after defeating the Arizona Cardinals on the road, the San Francisco 49ers ushered in a relatively long break, because the next week, the San Francisco 49ers will be on the Monday Night Game stage and face the Pittsburgh Steelers at home. , instead of the day game on Sunday, so they have a full seven days of preparation and adjustment time, and the pace of preparation is slightly different.
Because of this, Tuesday is still a rest day, or an adjustment training day.
To this end, Lu Ke sent out an invitation and sent an email to all players on the team, indicating that he would entertain all members of the offensive line at his home.
Not a rookie, but an offensive lineman. In the 49ers, there are a total of nine players above the offensive line, two of whom are outside the 53-man roster, but all nine players have been invited.
At the same time, Lu Ke also solemnly stated that players in other positions will not be entertained. It was obviously an email sent to everyone, but he so arrogantly and boldly refused other people's visits, which also attracted complaints from other teammates. Logan Newman even put down his bold words and would definitely come to cause trouble that day.
Team parties like this are often attended by free choice. You can participate or be absent. From the side, you can see a player's connections and appeal.
As the captain of the offensive team, Lu Ke's affinity was recognized, and Schneider also decided to attend, but he was still unsure deep down, so he called his team friend, Isaac Sobouga.
Sobouga is also a veteran, serving as a defensive tackle. He entered the San Francisco 49ers with the 104th pick in the fourth round of 2004, and has been with the team until now.
Among the defensive fronts, if it is a "4-3" formation, it is a configuration of two defensive tackles and two defensive ends; if it is a "3-4" formation, it is a configuration of one defensive tackle and two defensive ends. A defensive end configuration. It can be simply thought that the defensive ends are on both sides, while the defensive tackles stand in the middle, corresponding to the offensive tackles and offensive guards respectively.
So, what about the center among the offensive line?
In the special tactics of the defensive formation, sometimes a player is needed to correspond with the center. At this time, the peak appears. The spike is usually played by the strongest player among the defensive tackles, creating a tit-for-tat situation with the center.
Generally speaking, a pinnacle is the strongest player in the entire team, with the largest weight, strongest strength, and heaviest tonnage. No one can beat him, because in defensive tactics, a pinnacle may need to face a center at the same time. As well as the joint interception of two guards, in other words, one person needs to face off against two to three players.
However, the peak is a very special tactical position, which is very rare among the current mainstream defensive formations. Just like running backs, fullbacks gradually lose their dedicated players. Instead, other players come as guest stars in special tactics to achieve tactical significance. The actual effect may have deviated from the original original intention of the classical style. .
Sobouga is a traditional top player, standing at 6.2 feet (188 centimeters) and 330 pounds (150 kilograms). He bench-pressed 42 times in rookie training camp - more than 4,000 rookies since 1998. Among them, only 16 people have lifted a 225-pound barbell more than 40 times in a row on the bench press, and Soberga is one of them.
As a top player, Soboga's number of appearances is really limited, and he mostly appears as a defensive tackle. However, because his tonnage is too strong and his flexibility is limited, playing time can only be won mainly based on tactical coordination.
After entering the team in the 2004 draft, Sobouga was injured in the preseason before he could play and missed the entire season. Then he had to start from scratch in 2005; then, he met Schneider, and the two had similar characteristics. With their experiences and similar situations, they gradually became good friends during the training.
Although Lu Ke emphasized that only the offensive linemen could participate today, Schneider did not take it seriously at all. He still called Sobojia and followed the address and came to Lu Ke's house together.
Now, the two people were standing at the door, but they didn't dare to open the door. Nervous emotions still invaded involuntarily, not only Schneider, but also Sobojia.
On the one hand, both of them are marginal figures in the team, unable to play games for a long time, unable to squeeze into the circle of starting players, and the circle of substitute players seems too deserted; on the other hand, Lu Ke, as a Chinese player, usually All the contacts are training, training, and training again, and suddenly visiting the house. Even though it is unfamiliar, it still makes people think wildly.
Schneider couldn't help but remember that in the last game, he almost lost control of his emotions, but Lu Ke's scolding and fierceness firmly brought him back into the game. Inexplicably, he always felt a little awkward—— He refused to admit that it was fear and fear.
So, Schneider turned to look at Sobojia and motioned for him to ring the doorbell, but Sobojia was not fooled at all. He waved his hands and complained, "I am not the one who received the invitation. I can turn around and leave now."
Schneider was also at a loss. He did have the urge to leave, but thinking of the starting spot in the playoffs, this might be the only opportunity for him to be on the playoff stage in his career. In the end, he gritted his teeth and clicked the button. doorbell.
After waiting for a short while, the door opened, and Mike Rupati's dull expression appeared in front of him, and he said stiffly and stiffly, "Oh, Adam, you are here. And Isaac. Welcome!" Rupati is an honest person. He is always a little dazed outside the stadium and is not very good at socializing. At this moment, his expressionless look feels even more absurd.
"By the way, Isaac, this is a party for the offensive linemen, you are not allowed in." Rupati said one word at a time.
Schneider and Soboga were both stunned. They were completely unexpected and didn't know how to react for a moment. Then they saw Rupati pointing to the cabin on the left side of the house, "Issac can go there. There’s also an ostracized party there.”
What? Excluded party? What's going on?
