Chapter 2 Fair Deal
Burns looked at Levi with clear eyes: I don’t understand, I just don’t understand. Obviously, Levi knows nothing about football.
So, how should he explain it?
Burns has scared Levi away once before, and he must not repeat the same mistake this time.
absolute!
Thinking of this, Burns braked suddenly, showed a Maitreya smile, and said with a smile, "No, running backs are offensive players. We are a little different from football."
As he spoke, Burns pinched his index finger and thumb to compress the space. His whole face was exerting force, trying his best to express the small gap.
"But, believe me, it's not difficult, it's really not difficult."
The two hands moved rapidly like Dumbo.
"I truly believe that you can shine on the court. You should believe in my vision. You are a genius."
At first glance, you can tell that Burns is an honest person, and he doesn't even know how to flatter. He keeps repeating those few words over and over again, and his ability to deceive is obviously not in place.
But Levi remained silent, did not express his views and opinions in a hurry, and waited to see what happened. Then, the office door on the right opened.
"Coach Burns."
Turning around, I saw a kind-hearted old man with gray hair and kind-hearted eyes. His face was filled with red light and filled the crevices of his folds. He exuded the temperament of an academic professor in science and engineering. He looked capable and handsome.
This should be the new president Stuart-Bell who just took office last July. According to the school’s official website, he is 59 years old and joined the University of Alabama as early as 1986.
Bell looked energetic, and those wrinkles could not hide the brightness of his eyes. After greeting Burns, he turned around and saw Levi.
"So, this should be...Li?"
Unlike Burns, Bell lacked research on Levi's name, but he chose to play it safe and call him by his easy-to-pronounce surname.
Levi stood up politely and was about to shake hands.
As a result, Bell's eyes slowly moved up along with Levi's standing posture:
One second, the first impression of a good student who studies hard and makes progress every day is that his future career development direction should be a professor or an anchor; the next second, Just like the Hulk transforming, the pressure brought by the entire body frame came to his face layer by layer. Before Levi could speak, Bell had already exclaimed in exclamation.
"Wow, now I finally understand why Coach Burns praises you so much."
Then, the two shook hands and exchanged a few simple greetings. Bell once again felt Levi's broad palm, which could hold the football with one hand. He turned to look at Burns.
No need to speak, Burns already understood it and lightly shrugged, "I told you, he is a good prospect."
Bell said nothing more, made an invitation, walked straight into the office, walked to his desk, and motioned for Levi and Burns to sit down.
Bell himself sat down, "Let's get right to the point."
"Lee, I checked your grades. You are an excellent student. The University of Alabama is very lucky to have an outstanding student like you. What happened in the library was a pure accident. The school should thank you for your bravery. No People want to see the current situation.”
“I’m more than happy to lend a hand on behalf of the school.”
"but."
There is a lot of nonsense in the front, but the follow-up is the key.
"We are a public school and we obviously cannot spend as much money as private schools. We also have our own difficulties and issues that need to be dealt with."
"So, Coach Burns made a proposal. If you can play for the school football team, then the school can come forward to solve all the problems for you, including lawsuits and potential damages and so on."
"What do you think?"
In fact, when understood in terms of scholarships, the whole situation becomes much simpler——
You get what you pay for, and this is a fair deal. But Levi is not a child, and he knows that there must be more to it than that. As Bell said, the financial management of public universities is not that simple.
Levi did not rush to agree, "I think it should be more than just joining the team, right?"
Bell's smile fully bloomed, and there was a look of appreciation in his eyes, "You are indeed a straight A student. Our journalism major should be lucky to have you."
"Of course, when you join the team, we need to evaluate your performance. Whether you work hard in training, whether you go all out in the game, etc., Coach Burns will judge your performance, and you need to meet the standards."
"In another season, you need to play at least seven games and achieve certain performance data, and Coach Burns will also be responsible for scoring."
"If it's not met, then we need to sit down and renegotiate the legal costs and potential damages, what do you think?"
The demand does exist, but the real decision-making power lies in Burns' hands.
Levi turned to look at Burns and thought about the system in his mind.
Although he had made a judgment, Levi did not rush to jump to the conclusion, but looked at Burns, "Coach, I really don't know anything about rugby, are you sure? I don't know rugby, but at least I don't know anything about rugby." After watching football and basketball, it is impossible for a layman who knows nothing to directly go on the field and play in the NCAA.”
Burns nodded gently——
calm. Wisdom. objective.
As worthy of being an top student, he is still able to analyze situations in the face of difficult situations and problems. For professional players, this is a rare bonus.
In fact, ball sports often require football intelligence; rugby not only requires it, but also occupies a very important position, because rugby is famous for its tactics. A team may have more than 20,000 tactics, and it is not enough for the players to just recite them. , but also need to be used flexibly.
The more you understand, the more satisfied you will be.
Burns also looked at Levi.
"Of course, if you don't know anything, it will take some time."
"If it is a particularly technical position, it does require basic training. It is probably not possible for a layman to rush into the field. But in fact, the barriers in rugby are not as exaggerated as imagined. Not only in college, it is also very common to change positions after entering the professional field. Really The key is tactical coordination.”
Going to great lengths to understate it, you can tell that Burns has really gone to great lengths to try and make things as simple as possible, emphasizing as much as possible that rugby really isn't that hard.
real!
"It is no exaggeration to say that football is the sport that most tests tactical cooperation among all team sports. Maybe in football or basketball games, you can see a feat of one person turning the tide and changing the game, but in football it is almost impossible. "
"So, for a newcomer like you, the challenge is a running back. You are completely prepared for the technical and physical aspects."
"The only thing you have to learn is tactics."
"I believe in your ability."
"Not just here, but here."
In front, pat your heart.
Behind him, he pointed at the brain.
Burns looked particularly excited, his green bean-sized eyes shining brightly.
New books are uploaded. Book lovers, please do not keep books. Whether it can be recommended is now linked to the number of people who follow it. Therefore, if you keep it, you may not be able to keep it. Here, the young man kneels down to beg all the big guys. He should focus on chasing updates and supporting education as a supplement. I beg on my knees! Thank you!
(End of chapter)