Chapter 3 Personality Guarantee
Not only Levi, Bell also looked at Burns with great interest. He and Levi had the same worries:
Is it really possible for a complete layman to switch to rugby?
Of course, there are many cross-border players in the NCAA, including basketball, rugby, baseball, ice hockey, track and field, etc. There are many players who are not only dual-player, but also triple-player. Their amazing talent and outstanding performance have even earned them draft invitations from more than one professional league at the same time. .
but.
Fighting?
Is Burns really so sure that he didn't invite Levi to join the players in boxing?
Burns could detect the gazes of Levi and Bell. He was slightly panicked and anxious. A layer of sweat broke out on his forehead. He awkwardly adjusted his sitting posture and was anxious to explain his thoughts. But after he really entered the professional topic , the words kept pouring out and couldn’t stop.
“Honestly, we’re in a virtuous cycle right now and everything is in the best shape possible.”
"After winning the national championship in 2011 and 2012, we failed to reach the semi-finals for two consecutive years in 2013 and 2014. Then last year, we returned to the throne."
"The core is the running back."
"Everyone knows that our Alabama Crimson Tide is a traditional running back school - by the way, I am the running back coach of the team. Last year, Derrick Henry (Derrick-Henry) after two seasons of training , finally broke out in my junior year.”
"He rushed for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns throughout the season. These are top statistics at any time. He undisputedly won the Heisman Award, the NCAA's highest honor."
"Then."
"At the end of the season, Henry will participate in the draft in April and officially join the professional league."
"We will lose our number one running back in the new season that is about to start in September. This is not good news. If we are not careful, we may miss the championship like we did in 2013 and 2014."
"If it's just that, it's okay. This is the NCAA. Every year we have to face students graduating or transitioning into the pros. We have experienced it all. We know the difficulties we are about to face. We can always find solutions, but It's much more than that."
"In the spring training camp just this month, we injured three running backs in a row. Now there are only two running backs in the team, and even the bench is not full."
"Although the team's number one running back is still healthy and ready to play; the number two running back's injury may be able to recover in six months. A conservative estimate is that he will return in the middle of the season; but we cannot bet, not only cannot, but also Need to be ready, we really need running backs."
"I was already panicking when the season started without four running backs, and now it's only two."
"I……"
Burns was a little excited and a little embarrassed——
A clever woman cannot make a meal without rice.
Although the University of Alabama is a famous football school and a traditional running back school, Burns' ability to serve as a running back coach is evident. But now, "without rice", Burns has nowhere to display his talents.
The honest man in front of me was almost crying.
"headmaster."
"You give me four running backs, and I can get to the bowl game even if I can't defend my championship. But now, there are only two running backs, what do you want me to do?"
"Don't talk about 2013 or 2014. We may go back to 2007 overnight."
Bell was stunned:
That’s not possible.
As a traditional football school, the University of Alabama relies on this sign for its annual recruitment. Once the football team performs poorly, the consequences will be unimaginable.
But if it's just for recruiting, the University of Alabama has other sports strengths, so don't worry. The real key lies in the broadcast dividends.
Audiences familiar with the five major European football leagues and the NBA should know that the broadcast rights of competitive sports are the most profitable, and football is no exception.
The NCAA's football broadcast is divided into two parts, one is the North American live broadcast and the other is the regional live broadcast.
Of course, the advertising revenue of North American live broadcasts will increase several times, but only strong teams and only topical games can be featured on North American live broadcasts.
In other words, the performance of the University of Alabama football team will determine the school’s financial income——
Lives are at stake.
Bell looked at Burns, and Burns also looked at Bell, "Principal, we need Levi." Maybe Levi is a layman, but considering the current situation of the team, Levi is indeed the perfect choice. , the talents and abilities are already there.
Burns believes that as long as he is given Levi, not to mention whether he can train a second Derrick Henry, there is still hope for this season.
After saying that, Burns looked at Levi again, "I'm serious."
Although he was sweating profusely and his cheeks were flushed, Burns's eyes were so bright and focused, and he showed all his cards sincerely and frankly.
This time, Levi did not refuse, "Okay."
Perhaps the key to changing your life and writing glory is football.
After Levi left the office, Bell looked at Burns and showed a meaningful smile, expecting but also a little worried.
"Burton, our goal is to defend the title. Now tell me, he is the missing piece on the championship map. Does the head coach agree with you?"
Burns is the assistant head coach, and there is a head coach of the team above him. They are a perfect partner. This is their tenth season of working together at the University of Alabama, so Burns is on the team. The status is transcendent.
But having said that, no matter how transcendent his position is, Burns is not the head coach. It is the head coach who truly holds the power of life and death for the team.
"Of course, principal, coach knows about our meeting today."
"I'm not going to say this kid is the missing piece on the championship map, but if we want to defend our title, we have to add resources at running back."
"I know what I'm doing."
Confident, yet sincere.
Burns is a down-to-earth character. He didn't make any grand boasts, pointing to the championship or easily defending the title, none of it.
However, words are very persuasive.
Bell nodded slightly to show his understanding.
"You are the judge of his performance and we are the judge of your performance, and you need to know that from now on, you are his guarantor."
"Coach, I know that defending the title cannot be accomplished by just talking. Things are very complicated and difficult. So, I won't say what will happen if there is no title defense, but I need our game to be broadcast live across the United States."
"You know how important this is to the school."
"Last season, we had a total of ten live broadcasts across the country; last season, this number was eight. I know we have encountered some difficulties this year, so my requirements are not that demanding, at least seven."
"Coach, seven games."
"If it's less than seven games, then I need to talk to you before I sit down with the young man. Of course, I will confirm this with the coach and I need him to give me an answer. "
"You should take him to trial training later, right?"
Seven games, not easy——
Because there are only twelve games in the NCAA regular season. If you include the conference championship game, bowl game, and national championship game, there are only fifteen games.
In other words, you still need to enter those games after the end of the regular season.
Burns did not respond hastily, but took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.
Eee.
The door to the principal's office opened again, and Burns appeared like a penguin, showing a bright smile to Levi at the door.
"How about coming to the team with me? Everyone should be waiting."
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(End of this chapter)