The locker room became quiet, but the noise outside the stadium was endless. The passionate shouts and roars were constantly circling in the Candlestick Stadium, making people eager to put on their helmets and return to the stadium. Go up and join in this powerful showdown where fists are to the flesh and swords are deadly.
But the reality was that Lu Ke was sitting on a cold bench, locked out of the stadium for the first time.
Lu Ke didn't like this feeling. Even though he knew that this was a situation where he had no choice but to do anything, he still didn't like it. Strictly speaking, he hated this feeling. Only when he stood on that court, everything was alive and vivid. He was willing to do his best, fight until the last moment, and burn out the last drop of blood.
After realizing the desire deep in his soul, Lu Ke couldn't help but burst out laughing. Even before the season was over, he had fallen deeply in love with this arena and this stadium, refusing to surrender or leave easily. So, how reluctant should you feel when you retire?
Retirement?
After this word flashed through his mind for no reason, Lu Ke smiled again. Obviously, he still has many, many games to fight for before considering retirement. Today is just one of countless ups and downs. It seems extremely difficult now, but when we look back on the past in the future, this will be just a small threshold.
Before the start of the fifteenth week of the regular season, Lu Ke once again received a game task from the system, but there was nothing special about it.
"Competition tasks:
Complete a touchdown pass in an official game; mission requirements: None; mission reward: base points +1 for each touchdown.
Complete the pass control in the second half of the game; mission requirements: the ratio of mid-pass usage is higher than 30%, and the number of yards advanced is higher than 50 yards; mission reward: basic point +1.
Complete defensive reading in the second half of the game; task requirements: see through the opponent's intention to sack the quarterback at least twice, make correct passing/running choices, and complete the advancement; task reward: base point +1.
Complete the designated formation pass in the second half of the game; mission requirement: advance at least fifty yards in the shotgun formation; mission reward: base point +1.
Win the official game; mission requirements: none; mission reward: base points +3. "
That's all. Compared with the previous games, there is nothing special at all. Although the main tasks are concentrated in the second half, Lu Ke just takes it for granted that it was concentrated in the first half before, so it is natural to change to the second half today. Yes, after all, against a strong team like the Steelers, the outcome of the game is likely to be decided in the fourth quarter.
Moreover, regarding Charles's gambling, the system did not propose any related tasks. It seemed that it was not aware that the analyst and commentator had once again actively provoked Lu Ke, just like a fly that lingered, annoying. Everything before the game was uneventful.
As for the specific requirements of each task, except for the "defensive reading" which is quite special, there is nothing else to mention. In Lu Ke's conjecture, the system should require Lu Ke to be aware of the Steelers defensive team. Stronger, more concentrated in the process of reading the defense, identifying the opponent's intention to attack, and completing the advancement.
In this way, everything has been reasonably explained. Compared with the previous game against the Arizona Cardinals, the task of this game can even be said to be a bit monotonous. Therefore, Lu Ke naturally focused all his energy on preparing for the game, without realizing that the game process was so difficult.
Today's first half was a disaster. Even the first half of the two games lost to the Cardinals and Ravens was not so bad; even the first half of the game against the Cowboys was not that bad. The scene wouldn't be so embarrassing.
On the one hand, Lu Ke's own poor condition, on the other hand, is the absolute strength of the Steelers defensive team. Between one plus and one minus, the 49ers offensive team is simply in ruins, with no ability to resist at all.
Now, after entering the locker room, to be honest, Lu Ke's mind was still blank, and he did not have a clear idea or concept on how to reverse the game. Then, special tasks appeared in the system, like a beacon.
“Special Assignment: Antonio Brown’s Battle for Fame.
Mission statement: A challenge from Steelers No. 84 sophomore Antonio Brown. The grander the stage, the more desire/desire to perform bursts out. As long as he meets the right opportunity, he can break out of his cocoon and become a butterfly. , became the league's top wide receiver. For Brown, the Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers is such an opportunity, and he will never miss it easily.
Mission Statement: Defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers, purely by passing a touchdown.
Mission rewards: +3 special points, +3 willpower, +1 mental quality, +1 unknown collective training skill package.
Failure penalty: short pass accuracy -2, medium pass accuracy -2, long pass accuracy -2; during media interviews, on the topic of Antonio Brown, the rebuttal skill dropped by 50%, and the praise effect increased by 100% Two hundred. "
This special task is indeed "special" enough. The offensive team faces the offensive team, facing Antonio Brown's outstanding performance, and then requiring Lu Ke to defeat the opponent with a touchdown pass. This is definitely not an easy task.
Considering that the Pittsburgh Steelers had already scored three touchdowns in the first half, this means that Lu Ke must score at least three touchdowns in the second half.
Three touchdowns in a half, that's difficult enough, but that's not all. If the Pittsburgh Steelers can continue to score in the second half, then Lu Ke must work harder and score more touchdowns. Lu Ke's best game so far throughout the season was just three touchdowns in half.
Moreover, the Pittsburgh Steelers are all on offense, defense, and special teams. It is not just Brown. If any player scores, it will be more difficult for the San Francisco 49ers to win. This means that Lu Ke alone The passing touchdown task will be one point heavier.
This isn't fair.
However, Lu Ke had no retreat. Faced with such punishment, he had to go all out. Not only did he need to win the game, he also needed to complete special tasks. This is a great stage and great opportunity for Brown, and the same is true for Lu Ke. He will not forget that this is a Monday Night Game, a crucial Monday Night Game.
That wasn't the only special assignment, just like last week against the Arizona Cardinals, there were two special assignments in this game.
“Special Mission: Battle of Chicken Soup.
Mission statement: After thirty-five years, San Francisco once again experienced a light snowfall, which completely disrupted all arrangements of the home and away teams. The Steelers, who were more adaptable to cold weather, gained an advantage in the away game; the hosts were even faced with body temperature. The predicament of being too low and in poor condition is undoubtedly the most severe challenge ever. After losing the right time and location, can this chicken soup battle be won again?
Task requirements: In the second half of the game, the offensive team must advance at least 200 yards; in the second half of the game, improve the success rate of the pass to at least 70%; in the second half of the game, reverse the game and win.
Mission reward: unlock a hidden attribute; special points +5; unknown special skill package +1.
Failure penalty: In the next two weeks of competition, the team's overall strength will drop by 20%. "
Thirty-two years ago, Joe Montana won a chicken soup battle in college. Although it did not win him a better position in the draft, it made him the king of comeback. title, and after that, he officially started his legendary career.
Interestingly, the nickname "Menta" of the popular character Taro Raimenta in the Japanese rugby manga "Lightspeed Mask No. 21" came from Montana's name. In the debate about the best quarterback in history, Joe Montana is always the top seed.
Thirty-two years later, Lu Ke faced a chicken soup battle in the fourteenth game of his rookie season. This was the first heavy snowfall in San Francisco in thirty-five years, and also the league's first snowfall in forty-five years. A Chinese-American starting quarterback, so what will be the trend of this game? What will happen to Lu Ke, who is known as the "successor of Joe Montana"?
After quickly browsing the second special task, a glimmer of inspiration flashed through Lu Ke's mind. After the body temperature gradually warmed up, the brain began to operate again:
Intermediate pass.
In the game tasks and special tasks, the intermediate pass was mentioned twice. Does this mean that the key to opening up the situation in this game lies in the intermediate pass, not the short pass or the long pass?
In the eighth week of the regular season this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the visiting New England Patriots at home "25:17".
The Patriots are undoubtedly the most mature team in the league in the use of short passing tactics. The double tight end tactics, screen short passing tactics, and short passing area cross-position tactics, etc. are dazzling and colorful, especially this season Rob- Gronkowski's strong rise has given Tom Brady the ability to dominate in the short passing area.
But facing the Steelers, the Patriots still lost.
The Steelers' pressing defense in the first half has a strong penetrating power, spreading the pressure layer by layer, and then from the offensive line of the opponent's offensive team to the wide receivers and then to the tight ends. Breaking the rules bit by bit, it definitely deserves the reputation of "Steel Curtain".
In this game, the San Francisco 49ers also adopted a double-tight end tactic in the first half. Especially when Lu Ke fell into a pressure vortex, he further opened the situation with short passes, which further fell into the rhythm of the Steelers. middle. But obviously, the tactics that work for the Cardinals may not necessarily beat the Steelers.
After Lu Ke came to his senses, he raised his head and said to Walter, "Walkie-talkie? Is there a walkie-talkie here? I want to talk directly to Brian Hampton in the tactics room."
"Now?" Walter looked at Lu Ke, who was still receiving a massage, and was a little unable to react.
Lu Ke nodded and said firmly, "Yes, now."
