Moss never thought that he would come back again, let alone that he would actually be on the Super Bowl championship stage after his comeback. He still remembers the excitement and excitement at the moment when he realized his dream. He burst into tears of joy without warning and looked up. I was overwhelmed by the paper fireworks scattered all over the sky.
What Moss didn't expect was that what he missed most was not the championship ring itself, but the ups and downs of the Super Bowl night game itself. No one believed they could win, but they united closely with each other and completed the most amazing reversal in history step by step.
Turning around and looking at the comrades standing beside him, the familiar or unfamiliar faces, the happy or touched expressions, Moss truly realized the significance of this Super Bowl. , and also truly realized the weight behind sixteen wins in the season.
Like never before, he fell deeply in love with the sport, not because of the spotlight on him, but because of the journey they had taken together.
Now, he finally has no regrets.
He can finally leave this field without any attachment - he has been to the top, he has won championships, he has been burdened with infamy, he has enjoyed the light, he has comrades... This is enough, as for the number of championships. One or two, as to whether the league's historical record is ten or twenty, it no longer matters, because he created his own legend here and left his own footprints.
It's time to say goodbye.
The decision to retire again is also the official retirement and farewell forever. This is Moss's decision alone. He was ready to start a new life, bid farewell to the battlefield where he had fought all his life, bid farewell to his comrades who fought side by side, bid farewell to the only way of life he was familiar with in this life, and look for a second life.
Despite repeated advice from his agent, Moss made the decision.
Moss didn’t tell anyone that he was going to leave quietly, not because he didn’t care about his teammates, but because parting was too sad. He didn’t want to see his mother-in-law, so he turned around and left a trace behind. This is who he is. That's the usual way, isn't it?
But Moss decided to tell Lu Ke. The first and only one. No particular reason, just that he felt he needed to.
What an interesting thing, isn't it?
He likes Brady, but he will not be Brady's friend; he hates Lu Ke, but he cherishes this friendship very much. He will never forget that on the team bus leaving the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the green-faced boy roared at him:
"Do you know why you can't win the Super Bowl? Because you are always fighting against others, your opponents, the media, your coaches, and your teammates. You are always living in your own world."
How cruel and direct, ruthlessly defeating his last line of defense; but how youthful and flamboyant it was, rekindling the flame of hope deep in his heart, allowing him to truly understand the true meaning of rugby for the first time. , and also allowed him to truly start to enjoy the beauty of rugby for the first time!
At the age of thirty-six, during his second retirement, Moss truly began to fall in love with this golf course.
Moss said lightly, "I am now thirty-six years old. It is time to take a good rest and look for a second life."
But Lu Ke could feel the slight sadness and bitterness hidden in the words. Parting always makes people sad. Although he and Moss have never been true friends, in just one season of getting along, Moss has become a special presence in his career - without Moss, Lu Ke would also There is no way to grow into a locker room leader so quickly; without Moss, there is no way for Lu Ke to truly take over the leadership of the entire team.
They were indeed not friends, but Lu Ke still couldn't let go.
From John Ward to Randy Moss, Lu Ke understands the reality and cruelty of competitive sports. He himself almost faced the choice of retirement, but this does not mean that parting will become easy and simple. Because deep down in his heart, Lu Ke never regarded rugby as a career, but as a dream and a belief.
This is a bit idealistic and unrealistic; but it is precisely because of love and care that I am so willing to do so. The fight never stops, this is definitely more than just a slogan.
After letting out a breath, Lu Ke still showed a smile, "I just started to like you. I didn't expect that I would have to say goodbye now."
Moss didn't buy it at all, and said bluntly, "Don't worry, I still don't like you. So, my leaving should be a good thing for both parties." This made the two people laugh happily at the same time.
Lu Ke nodded in agreement, "So, have you decided on your next plan? Do you have any other plans after leaving training and competition?"
Moss waved his hands repeatedly and refused to answer, "Our relationship is not so close yet. I know these are all polite words, but I think it's better to avoid it. It's really too much to stand here and talk about some topics that you don't care about and I don't care about." It’s embarrassing.”
Lu Ke spread his hands and said, "I can't refute it." He paused, "Or should we train again? Let's experience the feeling of running again on this field?"
"Okay." Moss blurted out without any hesitation. When he realized that he had said it rashly, he couldn't help but froze on the spot.
train?
Then Moss realized the absurdity and couldn't help laughing. But this time, Moss did not resist the training. This was his last training session.
Lu Ke did not give Moss the time and space to refuse. He turned around and walked to the rope ladder again, preparing to continue his mobile passing training. Moss did not continue to fidget, took off his coat, and ran towards the back. Go out and ask in a loud voice, "When running and passing the ball, are you going to practice stability or explosiveness?"
"stability."
"Then let's practice mid-pass. The route can be a little more complicated, and then the position of the regional pass can be a little narrower. The moment the pass is released, pay attention to the entire space."
Because when the quarterback needs to run, it also means to a large extent that the pocket is torn and the quarterback is exposed to the defensive player's vision; so while the quarterback is passing the ball, he also We must see six ways and listen to all directions——
This is also a very special competitive ability. Keeping your attention straight ahead and being able to grasp the trends on the scene out of the corner of your sight is an essential ability for top linebackers; and for quarterbacks, when attacking In pocket protection at forward, this is less important. However, now that Lu Ke is practicing mobile passing, he must improve his ability to do two things.
Lu Ke nodded towards Moss to show that he understood, and then officially started training.
This is a complete training session. Although there are only two people, Lu Ke and Moss, the arrangement and combination of different running routes and the detailed control of different tactical areas make the training content of mobile passing rich. During the movement, the quarterback's passing accuracy will inevitably be affected; and now it is still necessary to find the passing target and pay attention to the dynamics on both sides. The requirements for the quarterback's ability are even higher, and Lu Ke does not dare to neglect it at all. .
After the forty-minute training session ended, both Lu Ke and Moss were sweating profusely and panting like cows.
Moss simply lay down on the grass, like a high school student, with a big font, looking at the blue and deep sky above Los Angeles, the hot muscles all over his body were trembling slightly, a little tired, and also It’s more excitement, but it’s not a competition but training. He still hates training.
"Could it be that after arriving at the university, just like college students, after hard training, they just lay there without caring." Lu Ke walked over and stretched out his right hand.
Moss grabbed Lu Ke's right hand and stood up with the help, "I was just expressing my protest. I don't like training, and you were so serious just now. Are you sure you're not taking revenge?"
Lu Ke laughed happily, "Oh, I was discovered."
Moss was just joking, but he didn't expect Lu Ke to actually admit it. He couldn't help but be stunned, and then his smile bloomed wantonly.
"Do you need my help cleaning up?" Moss asked.
"No need, the other training partners will come over later. They just want to see the top three picks. Today's training hasn't started yet." Lu Ke explained.
Moss nodded slightly to show his understanding, "Then I'll leave first. I don't have anything else to do today. If I go back now, maybe I can take a look at the second half of the first-round draft."
After saying that, Moss waved to Lu Ke, turned around without any pause, and prepared to leave.
However, just as he turned around and took a step forward, the deep feeling of reluctance suddenly broke out. Suddenly, his nose began to feel faintly sore, and his steps became heavier.
This is the end.
This is the end.
His rugby life ends here. All the joy and sadness, happiness and pain, victory and injuries, laughter and tears, positive and negative, are all left behind on this green field. , he will officially bid farewell to the first half of his life.
The attachment and reluctance made the vision blurred, which was really embarrassing.
Fortunately, Moss turned his back to Lu Ke and did not reveal his panic. He quietly straightened his back, without wiping the hazy tears in his eyes, and strode forward.
"Bye, football!"
Lu Ke just stood there, quietly watching Moss's leaving figure. Under the rising sun, Moss's figure drew a long shadow on the court, like a giant, standing tall and tall. The whole stadium was packed: that man once created countless brilliance here, and those brilliance will remain here forever and will be remembered forever!
