"Bambi, the entire league is paying attention to this Super Bowl. Many opinions believe that this will be a game about the offensive team. What do you think? What will you do for this game? Are you ready?"
"A lot of opinions? Or is it your opinion?" Faced with the reporter's probing, Lu Ke asked with a half-smile, which immediately made the reporter choke. "This is also the most interesting thing in the Internet age, isn't it? Rumors, rumors, rumors, but it’s hard to know who said what, and then the rumors started like this, so where should we victims go to find the perpetrators?”
"..."
Reporters are full of black lines: They are innocent too, okay? They were just trying to complete their jobs, but Lu Ke began to discuss the shortcomings of the industry and the nature of society. What should they do? They don’t know what happened, let alone how to solve the problem, okay?
Fortunately, Lu Ke did not put further pressure aggressively. After taunting him, he continued, "Everyone knows that the Denver Broncos have a strong offensive team. They have Peyton Manning, they have Demary Thomas, Wes Welker, they also have a very underrated running back group. Of course, I can understand that this is the most important part of the game, and we are no exception. But I think everyone ignores their Defensive team.”
Just when all the reporters thought it was another official routine, Lu Ke smiled and joked, "Although I really want to stand on the court and compete face-to-face with Payton, unfortunately, my opponent is another person. Players, so I guess the Denver Broncos offense has nothing to do with me directly."
This explanation makes sense, but looking at Lu Ke's expression of despair, a sense of joy can't help but arise, making people laugh.
"For me, this is a game about the offensive team, and it is also a game about the defensive team." Lu Ke spread his hands, showing a harmless expression, but his slightly flashing eyes seemed to explain:
Look at your stupid questions, do you realize how stupid you are?
The reporter at the scene ignored Lu Ke's complaints and continued to ask without pause, "So, what do you think of the opponent's defensive team?"
Lu Ke chuckled, "You're not expecting me to expose the team's tactics, are you?" This ridicule immediately made the reporters' heads full of black lines. This is not the focus of their questions, okay? "Still, you're expecting me to think it's going to be an easy game, and obviously, I don't think so."
It is impossible for Lu Ke to provoke the opponent's defense like Richard Sherman, nor to ignore the opponent's strength like Cam Newton. The reporters' calculations are destined to fail - in other words, Lu Ke's answer It will not step outside the frame. If reporters expect to see some explosive points, they will be disappointed.
"I think this is a very respectable defensive team." Sure enough, the official routine came, and many reporters on the scene couldn't help rolling their eyes, but Lu Ke remained unmoved and continued, "Sean -Phillips, Terrance Knight, Danny Traverson, Malik Jackson, etc., their defensive front is outstanding."
“At the same time, their defensive secondary is also underrated, with Mike Adams, Dominique Rodgers-Cromarite, Champ Bailey, etc. , they are all players who must be vigilant." Lu Ke suddenly stopped talking, spread his hands, and showed a big smile, "Look, if you want to receive a tactical lesson here, I can talk a lot. The Jedi keep saying it, and that's my answer. They are an opponent worthy of all respect."
Lu Ke is Lu Ke. Even in the simplest official answers, he can always find a hint of ridicule in the banter, making the entire interview conversation easier, especially when Lu Ke's eyes are twinkling slightly. As time went by, the atmosphere became more relaxed and comfortable.
The reporters were stunned for a moment, and then realized that Lu Ke's last sentence was actually a joke: teasing reporters, asking a boring question; teasing themselves, turning the press conference into a tactics lesson... Regardless of the former Still the latter, that kind of humor is enough to make the corners of your mouth curl up.
But at this time, the reporters didn't care about these details. They immediately caught the key points of Lu Ke's words, and then asked the next question.
"Bambi, I noticed you mentioned Malik Jackson. Do you still remember him?"
The reporter's question made Lu Ke laugh happily, "Ha, first of all, I have a very good memory; secondly, I am a Scorpio, and according to Da Qiao's tarot horoscope, I am very good at holding grudges. So, of course, How could I not remember him? Journalists, what do you think?"
Holding a grudge...?
What exactly is Lu Ke implying? The reporters present collectively shuddered. This was really scary.
The Denver Broncos defense has been plagued by injuries this season. Outside linebacker Von Miller was suspended in the first half of the season and was directly reimbursed due to injuries at the end of the season. Without the league's top "sack player", the front line The ability to press and rush the quarterback has been severely hit, and the one who stepped forward at this time was Malik Jackson.
This defensive end was selected with the 137th overall pick in the fifth round of 2012. He played more as a rotation player in his rookie season. However, this season due to the team's injury problems, Malik began to play more and more. Opportunities gradually showed his ability, and he strongly filled Von Miller's vacancy.
Generally speaking, those on the defensive team who are responsible for rushing the pass, applying pressure, and sacking the quarterback are often outside linebackers or defensive ends. Both positions can quickly form breakthroughs from the two outsides of the pocket protection and exert strong force. pressure--
The San Francisco 49ers are no exception. Aldon Smith and Ahmed Brooks are outside linebackers, and Justin Smith is a defensive end. In the Denver Broncos, two defensive ends, Sean Phillips and Malik -Jackson and outside linebacker Danny Traverson effectively filled the gap in Von Miller's absence.
Among them, Sean Phillips and Danny Traverson represented the Denver Broncos defensive team in the opening team appearance. The two teamed up to contribute ten sacks, three fumbles, and three interceptions; Malik Jackson contributed 42 tackles and six sacks.
Although none of the three defensive players have been shortlisted for the Pro Bowl, it does not mean that their strength cannot be ignored.
So, what grudge does Malik have with Lu Ke?
Just one key word: USC Trojans.
Malik graduated from the University of Southern California. In 2010, Malik, who was still a junior at the time, had already become the main force of the team. He participated in the game against the UCLA Bruins at the end of the season and witnessed the emergence of Lu Ke. He made his debut and had a head-on confrontation with Lu Ke.
"In the first game of my career, I had a confrontation with Malik. He definitely didn't let me down and let me feel the stormy sea." Lu Ke summed it up in just one sentence, and then added One sentence, "And, he's a Trojan."
UCLA and USC are rivals that will never die.
However, the relationship between Lu Ke and Malik is somewhat unique.
After the reversal, Malik made a special trip to find Lu Ke. Although he could not hide his disappointment, he still congratulated Lu Ke with a smile on his face, "Remember, you won today, but it does not mean you will always win. Today , you are a hero!"
And Lu Ke still remembered his answer, "Believe me, next time we meet, I will be the one with the last laugh."
Although they are mortal enemies, Malik showed his broad mind and expressed congratulations to Lu Ke in an upright manner, which also gave Lu Ke a perfect ending in the first game of his career. Until now, Lu Ke can still clearly recall those conversation fragments.
However, neither Lu Ke nor Malik expected that their second meeting would be on the Super Bowl stage. This can be regarded as a kind of fate.
"So, what are your expectations for the next match?" the reporter asked again.
Lu Ke smiled and shrugged, "I won last time." Although he didn't finish the second half of the sentence, the hidden meaning was obvious: I am still the winner this time.
"Nonsense." A shout came from outside the bustling crowd. Although there was no microphone added, the voice seemed a bit thin, but it still tore through the siege of reporters and diverted the attention of the largest siege inside the Metropolitan Stadium. They all searched for the source of the sound.
Then, they saw Malik Jackson wandering inside the stadium.
To be precise, except for Lu Ke and Manning, other players are also busy, but not so serious, and they can still enjoy a moment of leisure.
Malik said loudly to Lu Ke in the center of the interview desk, "I am the one who laughs last."
"Look who is talking nonsense now." Lu Ke also hit back without showing any signs of weakness. The two players were like kindergarten children, arguing clumsily and recklessly:
You are talking nonsense.
You're just talking nonsense.
No, you are talking nonsense.
The happy appearance made the reporters keep turning their heads, looking in front and behind, with questions all over their heads: What on earth happened here?
First, Lu Ke expressed his respect and admiration to Da Manning, and the two sides talked and laughed, which was very lively; then, Lu Ke and Malik were laughing and joking... flirting? What's going on? Aren’t UCLA and USC mortal enemies?
Wait, did they miss some key information? The highlights of this Super Bowl are enough, but where did the smell of gunpowder and gunpowder smoke go? This is not a friendly match of "competition second, friendship first". They don't want to see such a duel!
Then you can see Malik making a face, complaining to Lu Ke, and then walking away like this... walking away like this...
