"The San Francisco 49ers chose to try a free kick. This was not a difficult choice. There are still fourteen seconds left in the game. Discussions and formations may consume a lot of time. Trying to challenge for a touchdown will undoubtedly require more risks. Now the San Francisco 49ers only need a free kick to kill the game." In the studio, Teddy expressed his understanding and affirmation.
But Aikman and Kirk both shook their heads in denial, "That's not the case." This made Teddy laugh.
Aikman was the first to say, "In terms of risk ratio, choosing a free kick is undoubtedly the best choice, but in terms of the game situation, continuing to trust Lu Ke is the best choice. Lu Ke knows what he is doing now, and he also does it The whole game's rhythm and momentum are all in Lu Ke's hands. If the offense continues, a touchdown is a high probability event, and the San Francisco 49ers can dominate the game."
"But, a free kick can kill the game, why does it have to be a touchdown?" Teddy shook his head and insisted on his point of view, "The risk of a touchdown is definitely much greater than a free kick."
"I agree with Tony's point of view." Kirk also said, "From a probability perspective, the risks of touchdowns and free kicks are actually very close, just because during regular game time, free kicks rarely go wrong. This gave people the illusion that "free kicks are more secure". In Lu Ke's current state, he is confident and able to complete the touchdown and really kill the game, but Hubble chose a relatively conservative approach. This is not Hubble’s usual approach.”
"If it were the 2011 season, Hubble would definitely choose to try for a touchdown; but this season, the San Francisco 49ers have experienced too many ups and downs caused by injuries. Including Lu Ke himself, Hubble's tactical choices are also relatively A little more conservative." Aikman took over and added to Kirk again.
Kirk nodded, "Actually, the clues can be seen from the pause before the start of this wave. This was a completely unnecessary pause, but Hubble clearly experienced fluctuations. He used up a pause and adjusted Tactical layout. Looking back now, it was this timeout that caused the San Francisco 49ers time management problems. We can imagine if the San Francisco 49ers still had two timeouts, whether Hubble's tactical layout would be different. different?"
Facing the combination of Kirk and Aikman, Teddy spread his hands, "I know you are full of confidence in Lu Ke, but we can't say that choosing a free kick is wrong, right? I think this is a reasonable The choice, although conservative, is still solid, which is enough to allow San Francisco to advance to the divisional round. We cannot deny the choice of free kick just because Lu Ke is in excellent condition, what do you think?"
This time, Aikman and Kirk did not argue.
"Now, all the pressure is concentrated on the shoulders of the special teams of both sides, especially the San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akins. This veteran who was ready to retire last season has already booked it in advance before retiring. He has witnessed countless big scenes, and now the most important free kick for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2013 season will be decided by Akins!"
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Standing on the court, Lu Ke completed his thinking and calculations in the blink of an eye. What Hubble can understand, Lu Ke can naturally understand.
He just felt that the entire smooth attack was suddenly interrupted. Hubble used the last pause first, so that Lu Ke could have time to talk to Hubble. This state of sudden stop really made people feel very uncomfortable. If possible, he hoped that he To be able to complete this offense on the court was not to strive for a victory in a conservative way; but when he calmed down, Lu Ke knew that Hubble had made a reasonable choice.
Even if Lu Ke doesn't end the game himself, he should believe that Akens can end the game. He should trust his special teams teammates.
Taking a deep breath, the biting cold wind cooled the hot blood slightly. Without too much hesitation, Lu Ke took steps towards the sidelines.
Then, the other players on the offensive team didn't say anything more, and followed Lu Ke's footsteps and returned to the sidelines.
Lu Ke ran towards Arkens, first high-fived him, then gave Arkens a warm hug, and slapped Arkens hard on the back. No words were needed, the trust was there There was a flow of excitement between each other, and then Akens trotted all the way into the court.
The starting position of the San Francisco 49ers' offense stayed at the fifteen-yard line, which also meant that this would be a thirty-two-yard free kick attempt.
Throughout the league, free kick attempts within thirty-five yards can reach a very high rate of 98% or even 99%, and the error rate is very, very low, and Akens is no exception. But just like penalty kicks in football, penalty kicks in regular time and penalty kicks in penalty shootouts are two different things, and the success rate is also two different things. No player is exception, because even the top players They are all ordinary people.
Akens led the special team on the field and prepared for the game in an orderly manner. He even grabbed grass clippings to test the wind direction. The entire preparation was smooth and meticulous. He did not change his daily routine because of the importance of this free kick. Take a deep breath. , move his hands and feet to keep himself in a positive state. This is only his second free kick attempt in this game, and even the punt is only his third appearance.
"Ho ho ho!"
"Ho ho ho!"
The entire Lamborghini Stadium erupted into incredible roars and shouts, pouring down like a mountain. The vigorous sound wave stirred up waves of sound waves in the air, and launched an attack like a war roar. He became the twelfth man of the home team. Attacking the away team fiercely and brutally.
boom!
Bang bang!
The head-on collision force created by the rolling air waves allows players on both sides of the court to feel the substantial impact, but the specific feelings of both sides are completely different. Obviously, they are not so friendly to the visiting team's special teams, and the tense atmosphere The Blue Castle Stadium was plunged into a suffocating surge, and even the beating of the heart became weak, and would disappear in the roaring roar at any time if not paying attention.
Akens stood there, with strong winds raging around him, and the whole world was wrapped in a tornado. He vaguely felt that he could not stand steady. He squatted and stood up continuously, using this method to stabilize his center of gravity. Coming down, all attention was focused on the goal directly in front.
Akens still clearly remembers the invitation from Lu Ke before the Super Bowl, "David, let's fight side by side for another season, what do you think?" That bright smile and confident eyes were shining brightly in the sun. , sent out the most sincere and touching invitation, which he couldn't refuse after all.
From Ryan Baldwin, to Patrick Willis, to Ted Ginn, the San Francisco 49ers have experienced too many injuries and troubles this season, including Akens' own steps that have also become hobbled. Up, the long and bruising season was filled with countless tests, but they persevered! Under the leadership of Lu Ke, they have reached their current position step by step, firmly holding the initiative in the divisional competition.
Akens knows that after this season, he will officially retire. His body will not allow him to continue fighting, but he has no regrets at all. At the end of his career, he can fight side by side with such a group of comrades and be able to It was his honor to accompany such a team to the finish line.
Now, the responsibility and hope of the entire team rests on his shoulders, and he needs to complete this free kick! He must complete this free kick!
Taking a deep breath, taking another deep breath, Akans stood still, prepared, and glanced at Kevin McDermott, the rookie long kicker who had just joined the team this season. The kickoff chant came right out of McDermott's mouth.
kick off.
Hold the ball.
approach.
Kick off.
Akens has repeated the actions countless times throughout his career, and they are connected without any obstacles. From the corner of his vision, he can see the figures in green jerseys on the left and right sides sweeping over like a storm, heading towards Akens like a tiger descending the mountain. He sprinted hard, but Akens focused all his attention on his legs. His ankles and feet touched the football, and his calves drove the football, and the football flew high.
"Whoosh!"
The rugby ball slid along a brown-red streamline and leapt toward the goal in a majestic manner. It flew precariously in the air that was so hot that it blurred in the audience, and then flew toward the left side of the goal post. It passed by far, far away from the goal post, and maybe even a little bit hopelessly... the kick was missed, and it just flew towards the stands of the stadium.
"God! Oh, God!"
"Arkens missed the free kick! I can't believe it, God, how did this happen? Arkens missed a 32-yard free kick? Jesus Christ! The San Francisco 49ers missed it. A chance to win! Can there be more surprises in this duel? Can this game be more exciting?"
"It's a pity, a huge pity, for the San Francisco 49ers. They had a chance to win the game here, and the 32-yard free kick attempt failed! God, it's unimaginable! Now the whole Lambeau Field is boiling. !The Green Bay Packers are hopeful of taking the game into overtime and maybe even trying a 'Hail Mary!'"
The moment he touched the ball, Akins realized that the situation was not good, and his heart couldn't help but tighten. The next second, he saw the football deviating from the track in an outrageous way and flying towards the stands. It was too far away from the goal post. Too far, it's basically a no-brainer, and the free kick chance is ruined.
The huge and violent disappointment hit Arkens hard, and his eyes collapsed. His breath was suffocating in his chest, and he stood there dazed and lost, unable to move for a long time. 2k reading network
