The entire San Francisco 49ers team was in panic.
Although this description is indeed a bit exaggerated, professional teams are already very good at dealing with all kinds of accidents. How could they fall into chaos just because of one player? But that is the fact. Today's Monday Night Game was unexpected. There are really too many, just a heavy snowfall has already made the team exhausted.
In the first half of the game, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the team is facing a severe test from top to bottom.
Not only Lu Ke, but the state of the offensive team, defensive team, and special teams team can only be said to be average. The special team's several punts were not very effective, giving the opponent a chance to attack back. If it weren't for the Steelers They didn't take advantage of the opportunity, and now they may be trailing by more than three touchdowns.
If it were an away game, facing the freezing conditions, they wouldn't be so embarrassed; the problem is that this was a home game, and a heavy snowfall disrupted the plan. After one link went wrong, all links started one after another. Small mistakes occur, small mistakes that are not fatal or serious, and the team starts to get busy inside and outside.
Then, Lu Ke had a problem, which seemed to be the fuse that triggered all the problems.
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After examination, team doctor Walter Hudson brought mixed news:
The bad part is that Lu Ke suffered from the effects of hypothermia, and his condition and feel were completely lost. Throughout the first half, his body temperature had been slowly dropping. Since the symptoms were not obvious, he was unable to detect the problem in time. , but it did affect Lu Ke's tactical arrangement and passing status.
The fortunate part is that Lu Ke has no more serious problems for the time being, and he has no obvious flu symptoms yet. As long as his body temperature can be restored to normal in time, Lu Ke can still continue to play.
"The most important thing now is to restore Bambi's body temperature." Walter immediately began to make arrangements, looking around, "Bobby, tell the logistics, we need chicken soup, boiling hot chicken soup."
"Chicken soup?" Bobby Engram looked stunned.
Walter nodded repeatedly, "Yes, chicken soup. Bambi needs to supplement his nutrition to help his body temperature rise. Come on, why are you still standing here? We don't have time. The intermission will be over soon." At this moment, Walter also became anxious. Bobby quickly turned around and rushed out of the locker room, disappearing as quickly as a tornado.
"Walter? Walter!" Lu Ke, who was sitting on the bench, was wrapped into a rice dumpling with three layers inside and three outside. Then the masseur Lucas Berg quickly came over and soaked Lu Ke's feet. In the hot water, he quickly started massaging with essential oils to help Lu Ke recover his body temperature. "Walter, can you give me some hot water now? You know, the boiled water that Chinese people particularly like."
This is a humorous meme.
Chinese people like to drink boiled water, and they drink hot water when they have a cold. They also like to drink boiled water when they go to restaurants. But in the United States, they don’t drink water without flavor. It’s either juice or cola, otherwise it must be alcohol or coffee. , definitely not white water. This is a kind of cultural difference, and they often joke about it among the teams.
Seeing that Lu Ke had regained his energy and was joking, everyone couldn't help but breathe a little sigh of relief.
Looking up, Lu Ke saw his teammates surrounding him. A small number of players standing on the periphery also cast concerned glances from time to time. The familiar faces were all covered with unfamiliar worries, as if they were... Like a warm current, it slowly flows through my heart.
Lu Ke smiled and said, "Spread it out, spread it all out. I won't take off the last pair of underwear, no matter how big the tip is." This joke immediately made everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere became so tense. Only then did he feel relaxed again.
Lu Ke turned to look at Patrick Willis who was standing next to him, "Why are you still standing here? Discuss tactics quickly. After the start of the second half, the defensive team took the lead. You must withstand it, otherwise, if I come on the court again, it will be over." It’s too late. Three, I can still reverse it, four, this is a bit dangerous.”
The disadvantage of three touchdowns, in Lu Ke's words, seemed to be a piece of cake.
Willis couldn't help but laugh, nodded, and snapped his fingers, "That's what you said. In the second half, our defensive team will never let them get another touchdown! If they still lose the game in the end, This is your scapegoat.”
Lu Ke did not hesitate and nodded sharply, "Deal!"
Willis immediately turned around and shouted, "Defense team, hey, everyone on the defense team listen, Bambi just said that the reversal of three touchdowns in the second half is left to him, and our task That’s right, we can’t lose points anymore! They were beaten by No. 84 in the first half. We have to teach them a lesson in the second half, otherwise they will think that our second-line defense is just for show! Do you hear that?”
"no problem!"
"Bambi has spoken, then it's no problem!"
"We must teach that sophomore a lesson. I remember mentioning him in the previous tactical meeting. His ability to catch the ball is better under close defense. I think we should destroy his body balance. Instead of trying to intercept the passing route, changing the way the pass is passed may be more effective.”
The defensive team finally started to get excited, but the offensive team still stood there, no one turned around and left.
Jim Hubble stood nearby, frowning, "Walter, are you sure? Bambi can definitely play in the second half?"
"No, I'm not sure." Walter said bluntly, "I will give Bambi an intravenous injection first. He must replenish nutrition as soon as possible, and then drink some chicken soup. At the same time, Lucas will continue to massage to get his body temperature back up as soon as possible. We are now racing against time and everything needs to be accelerated, accelerated."
"I got it." Jim said decisively, "Kip, take Alex out and start warming up;" This refers to Alex Smith. They must be prepared for both. "You, yes, that's you, hurry up." Run to the back office, no, run to the tactical room, find the team manager Trent, and tell him to get the damn chicken soup quickly! Immediately! Immediately! Before the second half starts! I don’t care what method he uses!"
At this time, the person who was named was a caddy, Thomas Robinson. He nodded confusedly, a little at a loss, and then he saw the gaze cast by Lu Ke, "Thomas, remember to run faster."
Lu Ke still remembered his name.
Thomas nodded heavily, turned around and rushed out without saying a word: faster, faster, he must try his best to go faster.
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The halftime break was over, and the San Francisco 49ers players returned to the court, but this time, Lu Ke did not go with them because his body temperature had not fully recovered and his limbs were still slightly stiff.
The first wave of offense in the second half started with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The question now is, how long will their offense last? Can it be scored? Free kick or touchdown?
When the Steelers' offense ends, it will be the time for the 49ers' offense to appear. If Lu Ke cannot catch up, Alex will appear for the first time in the regular season this season.
This feels a bit strange to everyone on the 49ers. It seems that they are already standing on the edge of the cliff, precarious. What is even more frightening is that they are still retreating bit by bit, and the momentum of falling seems to be unable to stop. So, can Alex be their life-saving straw? And can Lu Ke, whom they are looking forward to, create another miracle?
Everything is unknown.
The locker room became quiet again, and Walter had exhausted all methods, including intravenous injection, blanket wrapping, hot water soothing, essential oil massage, and most directly, scalding chicken soup - before the intermission was about to end, the chicken soup was delivered , real chicken soup, and the team also said that there is also a bucket of scalding chicken soup on the way to the Candlestick Stadium to ensure that Lu Ke will not be short of chicken soup throughout the second half.
Now, all we can do is wait for all the effects to take effect slowly.
Time, this is the most important and most effective method, but it is also the element that the 49ers lack most now.
"Bambi, in the 1979 Cotton Bowl, Joe Montana led the University of Notre Dame against the University of Houston. Montana also suffered from hypothermia and trailed by 22 points in three quarters, but he still successfully defeated Overcoming difficulties and completing an epic reversal, that game was called the Chicken Soup Battle. Because Montana used chicken soup to regain his body temperature.
Now, we need you to finish this chicken soup battle. "
Before the team was about to take the field, Patrick Willis stayed alone at the end, sitting face to face in front of Lu Ke. He said these words seriously, then patted Lu Ke on the shoulder, and then turned and walked onto the court. .
This is not only the trust that the defensive captain has in the offensive captain, but also the entrustment of the team's strength leader to the team's rising stars. At this moment, the San Francisco 49ers were united as never before, and as a rookie player, Lu Ke completely became one of them.
The locker room became deserted, with only Walter and Lucas accompanying Lu Ke; on the court, the second half of the game was about to begin again.
Sitting in the studio, Tirico immediately noticed the changes on the court. Of course, a large part of the reason was because Lu Ke was the absolute focus of the game, so he immediately asked On-site special correspondent John Sutcliffe details the situation.
Sutcliffe also just received official news from the San Francisco 49ers, "Quarter No. 14 Lu Ke is currently facing hypothermia. His body had some adverse reactions and had to stay in the locker room. Continue to receive treatment.”
"For such a situation, the 49ers have made two preparations. On the one hand, backup quarterback Alex Smith has completed the warm-up and is ready to play at all times; on the other hand, they are waiting for Lu Ke's recovery to see Let’s see if we can play again in the second half.” Sutcliffe simply concluded, “This is a game full of surprises, and obviously the second half will not be calm.”
