"My dear viewers, my name is Walter Coleman, and welcome to the first part of the Pro Bowl Skills Competition on NBC."
Bathed in the bright sunshine, standing in the center of the venue, after the red light of the live broadcast came on, Coleman started the opening ceremony with ease, then turned around and motioned to the surging crowd behind him, with a big smile on his face. smile.
"For the regular viewers who watch the Pro Bowl every year, this year has obviously ushered in a huge change. Now we are in Aloha Stadium, and the fans in the stadium are excitedly and excitedly waiting for the new skills game. Officially debuting, obviously, this showdown has ignited everyone’s enthusiasm.”
Coleman stepped aside, and the photographer began to capture the panoramic view of Aloha Stadium. The raging and boiling sea of people completely occupied the lens, and the shock was clearly transmitted to the North American continent through the TV screen, triggering There was a frenzy of discussion, and on social networks, the topic of the Pro Bowl became more lively than ever.
"In this year's skills competition, before the official showdown between the National League and the American League, the league set up individual challenge events, covering quarterbacks, wide receivers, forwards, cornerbacks, safeties, etc., each position It has corresponding individual projects and registration applications are open to all players in the league."
"Every player competes as an individual, and in the end, each event will compete for the championship. The champion can receive a skills competition trophy, and at the same time, they will also collectively share the prize money of US$150,000."
"Obviously, this has triggered an upsurge of participation among players. Currently, there are 159 players who have signed up for the individual competition. Yesterday, the skills competition had its first round of eliminations, and the final selection for each event Six players have participated in the competition, and interested viewers can watch the video on the knockout rounds on the official NFL channel."
"After the individual competition, the traditional skills competition will be officially staged. The National League will face the American League. The loser will take away a bonus of 100,000 US dollars, while the winner will receive a reward of 200,000 US dollars. This year, the biggest suspense is that the individual competition will To win the championship, will the players from the Pro Bowl be better, or will the players who were not selected from the Pro Bowl stand out? Now, the heat of competition is coming!"
The smooth introduction presents the new look of this year's skills competition in the most concise way. As for the specific details, Coleman left it to the process of the live broadcast to explain in detail.
After the opening, Coleman held the microphone and guided the camera to follow his footsteps, entering the venue and heading towards the players who were warming up. The camera was like the eyes and footsteps of the audience, moving step by step, leading everyone. A spectator walked up close to the professional players.
"Guys, guys, gather together towards me. Ho ho ho, there are too many, too many, the camera will not be able to fit in them, spread out, spread out."
Coleman's words immediately set off a chain reaction of commotion.
This is not the NBA's All-Star Weekend, but the NFL's first attempt at an adventurous individual game. The players who apply for registration are either rookies, substitutes, or unknowns who have been working hard for many years. Everyone is eager for exposure. , saw the camera at this time, and everyone rushed over with green eyes, and Coleman suddenly couldn't bear it.
But precisely because of such a real situation, it allowed the audience to see the different faces of the players outside the stadium, which successfully stimulated the topic and drove the ratings.
After a period of chaos, Coleman, who was trying to cross the river by feeling for stones, finally clarified his thoughts and stopped beside the participating quarterback - interviews were conducted one by one based on project category, and the whole scene was organized. It becomes clear, and at the same time, it can also ensure the photogenic weight of the players.
"Guys, who do you think can win today's quarterback passing accuracy skills competition?" Coleman's eyes wandered back and forth among the six quarterbacks around him, and he stretched out the microphone, trying to find out. Players’ personal thoughts.
In the past, the skills competition lacked confrontation and gimmicks, and the players also lacked enough enthusiasm and motivation. The competitive atmosphere was not strong enough at all, and all the contestants would not try their best. This year, the skills competition is in the name of individuals, not to mention the final effect. How, but the players are definitely not lacking motivation.
It can be seen from the entry list alone.
The six quarterbacks who entered the second round are: first-year students, Cam Newton, Andy Dalton, and Lu Ke; third-year students, Mark Sanchez; fourth-year students, Matt Ryan; and, 2003 undrafted player Tony Romo.
This is the list after the first round of eliminations. All sophomores were wiped out. John Skelton of the Arizona Cardinals, Sam Bradford of the St. Louis Rams and others all unfortunately missed and were eliminated; three Senior Matthew Stafford also failed unexpectedly and failed to advance.
Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons and Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys, both veterans who have been selected to the Pro Bowl, were obviously recruited by the league to make up the numbers this year, using their popularity and appeal to open up the situation; originally, I just planned to join in the fun, but ended up making it to the second round. This... can it be regarded as an accident?
Now, facing Coleman's question, the six players looked at each other in confusion. Matt and Romo had no intention of making fun of him. Then they saw a player take the initiative to raise his right hand and introduce himself, "I am the champion! "
After half a beat, another player also patted his chest, "I'm confident..." But after saying it, he immediately realized that he had not missed the best opportunity, and the words were stuck in half, and he couldn't make it. Going to the ground was extremely uncomfortable.
In an instant, everyone's eyes were focused on these two players.
The former is Cam and the latter is Sanchez.
Speaking of Mark Sanchez, this is also a "unique" landscape in the league. Born in the University of Southern California, he was selected by the New York Jets with the fifth overall pick in the first round of 2009.
Speaking of Jets fans, they are well-known in the league. They are famous for "playing cards that don't follow common sense" and are a representative example of pretending to understand. Every year in the draft, they boo constantly, seemingly no matter what the team manager chooses. None of them satisfied the fans, but in 2009, Sanchez won the cheers and shouts of all fans.
However, that was the only time.
In just three years, Sanchez has become a well-known locker room time bomb in the league. Most of the news has nothing to do with his performance on the court, but focuses on his provocative behavior and immature style in the locker room.
During this offseason, internal strife broke out within the Jets. Teammates directly accused Sanchez of his poor work attitude, stagnant playing ability, poor leadership temperament, and his inaction on the field was even more disgusting. While the playoffs are in full swing, they are making headlines in another way.
In addition, Sanchez's most famous classic moment was when he chose to run with the ball on the court during a game. He bumped into his offensive line like a headless fly, squatting on his butt. He fell to the ground, which was voted by countless media and many lists as "No. 1 among the top ten most humiliating moments in the NFL."
But in fact, in college, Sanchez's style of play and skills were highly recognized, and he could be described as a proud man - otherwise New York Jets fans would not have cheered. But after entering the league, it was like entering society. Everything is different after all.
In this year's individual skills competition, Sanchez's ability to successfully advance to the second round is a direct proof of his strength.
Now, Sanchez's status within the Jets is in jeopardy; to make matters worse, he will enter the last year of his rookie contract. If the situation continues like this, he is likely to be unemployed. Therefore, this individual skills competition is a redemption and a proof for Sanchez.
Unfortunately, Sanchez missed his opportunity in the face of Cam's aggressiveness and was then stuck in a strange position.
In the spotlight of everyone, Sanchez got stuck, but Cam showed no panic at all. He straightened his chest upright and showed a shy smile on his face, which seemed to express his modesty. He said with a smile, "Mr. Someone needs to stand up, right?" Even so, the confidence and pride in his eyes did not waver, showing his belief in victory.
After hearing this, Sanchez quickly stepped forward and raised his voice to express his confidence, "I think I have a great chance."
Coleman looked at Cam, then at Sanchez, and finally his eyes fell on Lu Ke, "He said he was the champion; and he said he had a chance, so what do you think?"
Lu Ke lightly shrugged, pursed his lips, and said nonchalantly, "Yes, he is the champion!"
There is a clear gap between Cam's desperate response and Cam's determination to win, and the profound meaning is worth savoring.
But Coleman was unwilling to let go of the opportunity to hype the topic easily, and asked further, "However, your passing accuracy has always been praised and discussed by people. If I remember correctly, this was the case in the rookie training camp. , don’t you have any ideas about the championship?”
Lu Ke chuckled and admitted frankly, "Yes, I have some skills, and I will try my best. But I was not able to help in the rookie training camp, and I am not sure what the result will be today."
After the rookie training camp, Lu Ke became an undrafted rookie.
With a self-deprecating joke, the tense atmosphere became relaxed and happy again. Coleman also stopped and handed the microphone to Romo, "Tony, who do you think can win the final game?"
"The only thing I'm sure of is that it wasn't me." Romo's sly reply made everyone chuckle, and then Romo began to blame, "Matt, what do you think?"
Matt Ryan, who was innocently shot, showed a confused expression, and the question marks on his head seemed to be materialized.
Lu Ke added at the right time, "He is an action person, not a language person. He is ready." The subtext is that Ryan is ready to compete for the championship.
Ryan looked at Lu Ke innocently, and the question mark on his forehead was already overwhelming.
