Mark Coleman stared at the TV screen. Unknowingly, he slowly placed the beer glass in his hand on the bar. He listened carefully to the heated discussion "within the league" and was immersed in it.
"...I can go on with similar analysis endlessly, over and over again: the San Francisco 49ers' injury problems, the Denver Broncos are also severely hampered by injuries; the Denver Broncos' playoff offense The firepower has dropped significantly, but the San Francisco 49ers' playoff performance continues to improve; the San Francisco 49ers' receiving lineup still faces severe challenges, and the Denver Broncos' ground attack is full of many variables; weather factors are favorable to Lu Ke, and Manning Adjustments may be needed...and so on, and the list of analyzes could go on and on."
"But I think the core focus of this matchup is; facing injuries and pressure, facing lights and attention, whoever can be more determined in the face of difficulties and difficulties will win the final victory. This is what I will The reason why I voted for the San Francisco 49ers. In the past three seasons, Lu Ke has experienced key games one after another. He has proven his strong heart, which will be the key to victory or defeat."
This is a summary from Spencer Larson. In fact, the content of the words is still a cliché. When he says it, it inevitably lacks some persuasiveness - because he has always been like this for three seasons, but it is difficult to distinguish clearly. Is he wise enough and always able to grasp the development of things? Or is he stubborn enough just because he chose Lu Ke and then went all the way to the end, which is hard to believe.
If this comes from someone else, the persuasiveness and credibility should be improved a lot.
But Spencer has been able to become a regular guest "within the league" for three consecutive seasons, which in itself illustrates his professional ability and topical effect——
In addition to the San Francisco 49ers, Spencer can also show his professionalism in prediction and analysis of other games, which is also an important reason why he can maintain a seat. Now, his analysis has received a lot of affirmation in the program, and he is obviously not fighting alone.
In the end, the ten analysts and commentators "within the alliance" were unable to determine the "winner":
Denver Broncos, five votes; San Francisco 49ers, five votes.
Perfectly evenly split!
If it is the Denver Broncos versus the Seattle Seahawks, then the analysis of the outcome may be relatively easy, because the tit-for-tat confrontation between offense and defense forms a one-on-one matchup, and the judgment of the strength comparison between positions is always clearer: wide receiver vs. cornerback , offensive line vs. defensive line, running back vs. linebacker, etc.; but for the matchup between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers, the strengths and weaknesses are too similar to be accurately predicted.
The San Francisco 49ers' playoff journey is the best template: against the Green Bay Packers, they struggled until the last minute, and the winner was decided in overtime; against the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks, as long as the offense suppressed the opponent For the defensive team, the suspense of victory and defeat can gradually come to the fore - of course, the so-called suppression is definitely not that simple and easy. It is just that when "talking on paper", the situation is easier to clean up.
Now, the Denver Broncos are clearly the "Green Bay Packers."
The ten analysts and commentators "within the league" were properly separated and stood behind the two teams. This also indicates that the game will be complicated and close, and the intensity may even exceed the originally planned "top seed showdown". ", the entire alliance became excited.
Mark raised the beer glass in his hand and gestured towards the TV screen with a salute, a bright smile on his face, "I agree with everything you said."
Although the specific identity of the object of approval is not emphasized, the meaning is obvious when combined with the context.
The bartender standing at the bar also nodded to Mark and smiled, "Then let's see what happens at the Super Bowl."
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Meanwhile, Nashville, Tennessee.
The sound on the radio was echoing, and the laughter of children playing and playing could be faintly heard in the backyard. The bright sunshine was lazily falling down, and the wife's call came from downstairs, "Cooper? Are you still there?" Okay?"
"Yes, I just need a break. Don't worry. Just take care of the children. I'm fine." Cooper-Manning shook his slightly numb right hand, originally hoping to divert his attention through some carpentry work. , but in the end, he hit the back of his right hand with a hammer. Fortunately, he was not concentrating and did not use his full strength. Otherwise, we don’t know what will happen to his right hand now, but it is definitely not just numb.
Arriving in the bedroom on the second floor, Cooper-Manning rummaged through the medical kit and began to treat the wounds on the back of his hands. A dull pain shot through him, but he couldn't feel it because of the numbness in his muscles. He couldn't help but feel slightly dazed, and the thoughts in his mind slowly expanded.
Cooper Manning, the eldest son of the Manning family, was once a wide receiver, but unfortunately missed the professional field due to physical reasons. The No. 18 jersey now worn by Payton is Cooper's previous jersey number, because Payton Dun hopes to be able to carry his brother's dream and fight together on the field.
In the blink of an eye, Payton has been working hard on the court for sixteen years, and now he is once again standing at the door of the Super Bowl championship trophy. Cooper's mood is inevitably mixed - he is now a sports reporter, and he also clearly knows this. The upcoming showdown is so fierce and close.
There was a rustling sound on the radio, "...Judging from the current weather, New York is very likely to usher in a snowstorm, which may become the coldest Super Bowl in history. Not for Peyton Manning The good news is that his combat record in cold weather is very poor, which is why his record against the New England Patriots has always been at a disadvantage. He originally thought that going to New York would be his chance, but the current weather trend has Not optimistic…”
Cooper knows that the weather forecast shows that New York is likely to experience a blizzard on the day of the Super Bowl. The Metropolitan Stadium is an open venue, and the impact of temperature and weather is very obvious, which also creates a problem for the quarterback's passing feel. Big trouble. Judging from past historical results, Payton has a greater impact, while Lu Ke has a smaller impact.
Cooper immediately realized that he was distracted again, and he stopped applying medicine on the back of his hand. He was a little uneasy.
Cooper casually treated the wound, and came to the window with some irritability. He opened the window to breathe some fresh air, and then saw his eldest son playing in the backyard: Archie Manning. He named his son after his father. Name it.
"attack!"
Archie, who is only nine years old this year, is grabbing the football, stepping calmly in the pocket, quickly retreating, observing the "defensive position", and then passing the football towards the far basket. With a "swish" sound, the football was caught in the net, neatly and neatly.
Archie didn't celebrate loudly, he just clenched his fists heavily and simulated his pocket steps on the spot, completely immersed in it.
"Archie, we'll be leaving soon. Is your luggage ready?"
"Give me a little more time."
"Archie! I thought you couldn't wait for the Super Bowl. Uncle Eli will pick us up at the airport, and then we can go to the hotel to visit Uncle Peyton. You know, Uncle Peyton is only free today before the Super Bowl. , right? So, aren’t you going to meet him? "
"Mom! I... I just want to practice my pocket steps again, just once, and again."
"I think maybe you pack your bags now, and when we get to New York, you can show it to Uncle Peyton. Although his pocket steps are not very good, his eyes are very vicious. If you think this is not a If you have a good idea..."
"Mom! Mom, mom, mom! I'm going to clean up now! Go now! It's agreed! You have to ask Uncle Peyton! Dad always says that I'm not qualified yet, and he doesn't want to disturb Uncle Peyton's time. but……"
"Pack your bags, now! Otherwise, my conditions will be cancelled."
"As you command, ma'am!"
Seeing his son jumping with joy, Cooper's smile couldn't help but rise, and his mood calmed down faintly:
Even if the San Francisco 49ers are very strong and very tricky, so what? He has confidence in Payton, he has confidence in the Denver Broncos, the championship belongs to them! Well, the stronger the opponent, the better the quality of the championship trophy will be! He should stand up and face this challenge!
Just like young Archie.
…
Raymond Jackson still started the day step by step, with the radio as his only companion. As the groundskeeper of Candlestick Stadium, he was used to this kind of life. After the Super Bowl, Candlestick Stadium will officially enter history, and he will also go to the new stadium to start his work. However, before that, he still hopes to stand on the last duty.
He hoped to accompany the team for the last game at Candlestick Stadium. Although the team invited him to go to New York to watch the Super Bowl decider live, and he knew that it was a very rare opportunity, he still couldn't let go of Candlestick Stadium. The land for half my life.
"San Francisco faces a tough challenge, Denver clearly has the upper hand, and this game may be the most difficult game all season..."
The voice of the analyst and commentator came from the radio, but Raymond remained unmoved and was still busy with his work:
He knows that they have gone through countless ups and downs and difficulties, but they have persevered; he knows that the future is still full of countless suspense and unknowns, but they will still be by each other's side... They have been like this for the past three seasons. , as long as Lu Ke stands on the court, they dare to meet all challenges. This time, it's no exception.
The Denver Broncos are indeed strong, but Raymond is ready.
Raising his head and looking at the sun-drenched green field in front of him, Raymond's heart was filled with warmth and hope.
