"This is a tactical mid-pass attack." In the studio, Gruden immediately clarified his thoughts. "From the first moment of kick-off, Lu Ke took the initiative to choose the upper position, and then completed it as quickly as possible. By looking at the pass, we can look at the arc control and landing point selection of this pass, from timing to position, including angle and strength, wow, it’s really beautiful.”
"We found exactly the landing point thirteen yards away. Logan and Gene completed their cross-running runs here at the same time." Gruden drew a cross on the TV screen, just like the buried treasure. The location is average, "and through Logan and Gene's mutual coverage, using Logan's pick-and-roll ability, and Gene's catching ability, not only successfully got the first down again, but also disintegrated the Steelers' defense again. Tactics.”
"This is definitely a tactic that perfectly combines wisdom and strength. Now, I am even more curious about whether this was Jim Harper's choice or Lu Ke's choice?" As a former head coach, Gruden easily After discovering the essence of this tactic, I couldn't help but exclaimed.
"What do you think?" Tirico asked with a smile.
Gruden paused for a moment, then said with a broad smile, "I'm betting on the quarterback."
Later, Jaworski also felt Tirico's gaze. He added, "I can't refute it. I think Gruden's choice is correct. From the perspective of pass control this time, Lu Ke's condition has recovered." The score is at least 70%, and the tactical interpretation and pass control are very good. Now the Steelers defensive team is facing greater pressure."
"Indeed, the performance of the Steelers defensive team is still excellent. If it weren't for Polamalu's timely second start, this would have been a passing touchdown; and the first-line players also put unparalleled pressure on the 49ers' offensive line. . Next, it depends on the matchup between the two sides. This wave of offense is crucial for both teams." Gruden also agreed.
As he spoke, the exciting showdown on the court had begun again.
It can be clearly felt that Lu Ke is increasing the offensive rhythm, wave after wave, refusing to give the Steelers breathing room, and then the offense starts again. After many consecutive successful passes, this time Lu Ke hands the football over. Gave it to Marcus Lynch.
Unexpectedly, the 49ers' offensive line took the initiative and disrupted the rhythm of the Steelers' defensive front. Mike Rupatti and Jonathan Goodwin opened a weak gap. Marcus rushed out and Knocked away James Farrell, whose center of gravity was unstable, and continued to advance.
Clark and Polamalu, who were slightly behind, suddenly broke into cold sweats. They joined forces to defend and knocked Marcus to the ground in time. No bigger tragedy happened, but... Marcus Si ran a full eleven yards! Number eleven!
Not only did he get the first down again, not only did he gain the largest yardage in the game, but he also led the 49ers offense to the 23-yard line. After the passing attack was opened, the attention was distracted, but the running attack accurately found the gap, completed the advancement, and revitalized the momentum of the entire offense.
Camp every step of the way, pressing hard every step of the way, approaching every step of the way.
From passing the ball to running the ball, the 49ers are opening up the situation bit by bit, while the Steelers are losing their advantage bit by bit.
However, this is a tough battle and no one will give in easily. Now, the pace of the entire game has increased, and the time for serious thinking is really limited. This also means that more reliance is placed on the players' instincts and accumulation of training to complete the game. The real test for both sides has arrived.
This is an absolute test of strength and depth!
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Ten yards from the first gear, after Lu Ke quickly kicked off the ball, the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive team still did not relax at all. The Tigers' downhill momentum quickly squeezed the pocket, without tearing the offensive line's defense, but completely crushed the surrounding pocket. , Lu Ke looked like meat wrapped in a bun.
Although Lu Ke made predictions and moves in advance and passed the rugby immediately, he failed to find the rhythm accurately this time. Logan fell into the trap of two players and lost his position. Created an incomplete pass.
At ten yards in the second gear, there was still pressure from the frontcourt. Lu Ke successfully found Vernon Davis in the short passing area and completed a four-yard short passing connection.
Unfortunately, Vernon was surrounded by layers of siege. Although Harrison's tackle was knocked away at the first time, he was still locked in place under the double defense of Polamalu and Ike. Unfortunately, he only advanced two yards after receiving the ball. Being able to truly break through the blockade.
In the blink of an eye, the San Francisco 49ers were in a third-and-four-yard situation.
Although this is not a third-speed conversion with a large number of yards, it can still be clearly felt that the defensive intensity of the Pittsburgh Steelers has increased instead of decreasing. To be precise, this is the expected result.
Unlike other defensive groups, even if they lost a touchdown and several large yardage advances, the Steelers defensive group remained unmoved. The execution and advancement of tactics were still decisive, and the gaps and gaps were eliminated to a certain extent. On the whole, the reinforcements are still about defeating ten groups with one force, using absolute strength to superimpose the pressure to the end, destroying the opponent step by step.
After all, it's just a rookie quarterback standing across from him.
Lu Ke began to pant again and coughed twice. His overall condition was still not 100%. After continuous high-intensity and fast-paced advancement, his head was somewhat deprived of oxygen, but the feeling of ice piercing his buttocks completely disappeared. . In other words, the physical condition has still not recovered, but the mental state has entered the level of selflessness.
Lu Ke took a deep breath of cold air. The cold water vapor calmed down his burning lungs and cooled his brain slightly. He knows that the situation is now in danger, and the opponents are doing their best to try to completely crush the young 49ers, but as long as they can survive this stage or even achieve a breakthrough, the advantage balance will further complete the transformation.
The game is often won or lost in one breath.
On the third gear and four yards, Lu Ke chose to kick off quickly and found Logan with a simple short pass, hoping to advance with the ball at a short, flat and fast pace and complete the third gear conversion of four yards.
But Logan only advanced three yards, and then the defensive players piled up layer by layer, and the offensive players also blocked them layer by layer, trying to rely on the advantage of collective strength to forcefully push through this yard. . Both sides refused to give in, just like silkworm chrysalis entangled in circles, which was spectacular.
Unfortunately, it still failed to succeed.
Four gears and one yard.
Lu Ke did not leave the court, but stood there and quickly communicated with Hubble. He hoped to force the fourth gear.
Because the momentum of the offensive team is rising now, because the opponent's defensive team is not giving in. This time, one yard on fourth down, it is not only a fourth down conversion, but also a battle of momentum, not to mention winning or losing, if the 49ers are here If you choose to give up, the next game will only become more and more difficult. The offensive team must bite this breath tightly.
This is not an easy decision.
Because now the San Francisco 49ers have entered the free kick range, they can choose David Akins to come on. After the free kick is kicked, the score can reach "10:24", and the gap becomes two touchdowns. It is undoubtedly more advantageous for the fourth quarter; if you take the risk and choose to force the fourth gear here, once you miss it, you have missed it, and the final quarter will be extremely difficult.
"you sure?"
Hubble struggled for a moment and asked. Because there is not much time to argue and analyze slowly at this time, and the forty-second countdown is still passing. Opportunities during the game are fleeting, so you must be decisive and firm.
"Yes." Lu Ke answered succinctly, calmly, powerfully, and directly. Then Hubble's answer came from the earphones, "Don't make me regret it."
Lu Ke knew that Hubble agreed.
So, Lu Ke turned around, called his teammates over, and said quickly, "Let's play hard. The opponents may be worried that we will fake kick-offs and deceive early moves, but we don't care about them now, we just Choose to play hard, so as soon as you kick off the ball, be determined and run the route without any hesitation. The specific route arrangement..."
Without pausing or breathing, Lu Ke quickly completed all the tactical arrangements. He didn't even have time to refuel. He just clapped his hands and asked his teammates to quickly complete the formation, because at this time, there were only twenty-two left in the countdown to kick-off. Seconds, and it is continuing to decrease, twenty-one seconds, twenty seconds...
Failure or failure.
Lu Ke twirled his fingers. Through the gloves, the touch was still not delicate enough. It seemed that he lacked that kind of telepathic touch. But he couldn't care about it today. This time the pass must be completed. There is no retreat and no choice. He refuses to accept any other possibility!
Standing in the pistol formation, he put on a posture of running the ball to advance one yard. Lu Ke's eyes were fixed on the defensive players on the opposite side. The air seemed to tighten in an instant. He knew that his opponent was trying to Avoiding early action and sending out the first attack directly, the nerves and muscles are tense to the extreme, this can also be their opportunity.
So, without any fancy kick-off command, Lu Ke immediately announced the kick-off.
Sure enough, the Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive front and linebackers paused for a moment, and their entire reaction speed was a quarter beat slower than the offensive line. This gave the offensive line a slight upper hand in the confrontation and created a The calm pocket gave Lu Ke enough observation space and time to pass the ball.
But the problem is that the second line of defense is not affected at all. When the receiving players start, they also start one after another. Then Lu Ke scans the whole field and finds that he can't find any passing target. It was stuck so tightly that there wasn't even a crack.
"What the hell!"
"Falcon Eyes!"
