Chapter 42 Ground Threat
“Hey, tough guy.”
Levi still couldn't remember Allen's name. He really didn't mean it, but he just couldn't remember it. Anyway, Allen liked the nickname "Macho Man" very much. Just before the defensive team was about to go on stage, he called out to Allen. .
Not only Allen, but No. 10 Foster and Humphrey also stopped.
Levi showed a smile, "Did you see it? That Mr. Watson."
Following Levi's line of sight, all the defensive players looked towards Clemson's dugout on the opposite side of the court, and then they could see Watson with a relaxed face——
He took off his helmet and equipment, and now he was wearing a close-fitting sweat-absorbent quick-drying suit. He spread his hands on the back of the chair, crossed his legs, and was talking and laughing with his teammates, as if he was on vacation in Cancun.
Even though the Crimson Tide Storm had just scored a touchdown, he was indifferent.
"That gentleman was on vacation and believed that we could not threaten their victory. Even if their defensive team gave up a touchdown, he believed that their substitute offensive team could continue to maintain their advantage."
"Hey, gentlemen, why don't we prove ourselves with actual actions, let that gentleman dance, and then put on the equipment again."
"What do you think?"
This scene is more effective than any words can say.
The Crimson Tide Storm defensive team was full of enthusiasm and fighting spirit.
Allen turned to look at Levi, his eyes revealing the confidence of an absolutely strong man, "Why don't we compete and see who can make that Mr. Watson jump first?"
Levi gave a thumbs up, "Be careful, our offensive team has already scored one point first."
Allen didn't say anything more. With a wave of his hand, the defensive team came on stage.
Indeed, in the training game, the substitute team won the victory, and the main defensive team gave up a touchdown at the beginning and the end, which was a poor performance; but don't forget, whether the main team or the substitutes, the overall performance of the defensive team was very tough. The only uncertainty is Levi.
In the first half today, the defensive team lacked solutions to Watson's personal performance. Now that the main defensive team finally appears, they are holding their breath.
The Tigers offensive team did not send Watson in the second half. Instead, they followed the practice of warm-up matches and used different lineups to test different tactical combinations. But Levi was right. They should target Watson—
Regardless of victory or defeat, fighting against the strongest opponents and challenging one's own limits is the most exciting part of competitive sports.
Alan, get ready.
The Tigers' offensive team succeeded and defeated Watson.
The most obvious thing is that once Watson is not on the court, the aggressiveness and pressure of the entire strategy drops off a cliff, and it is obvious that the situation cannot be controlled.
In addition, even if Watson is on the court, as long as Watson is restrained at one point, the diversity of offensive tactics will immediately decline and the power will be greatly reduced.
The Tigers' offense's reliance on Watson is somewhat similar to the Crimson Tide's offense's reliance on Derrick Henry, but the Tigers' reliance is obviously stronger.
Sweeney must also know this. He chose the Crimson Tide Storm as his opponent in the warm-up match in the hope of polishing the tactics of the second and third offensive lineup.
However--
It's still difficult.
The Tigers' second quarterback, Kelly Bryant, like Watson, is also a new-generation running quarterback. He is currently a freshman, but his gap is relatively obvious.
Putting aside physical fitness for the moment, the biggest problem that Bryant is inferior to Watson is timing. When to pass, when to run, and when to break through with the ball.
On the one hand, it is experience; on the other hand, it is talent.
The intensive frontline defense of the Crimson Tide Storm defensive team put great pressure on Bryant. Allen and the others did not pursue tearing out the pocket and sacking the quarterback. They just continued to exert pressure, forcing Bryant to make quick decisions and then fall into panic.
No matter what choice Bryant makes, it is like walking on a high-altitude tightrope, trembling and precarious, especially in the medium and short passing areas where troops are accumulated, where both passing and running the ball face severe challenges. Strike out -
In baseball, this is the term for a pitcher knocking a batter out; in football, this is when a defensive team successfully completes third down and forces the opponent into fourth down and has to punt.
Fourth gear and seven yards.
Moreover, the kickoff position was at the forefront of their own end zone, so the Tigers offensive team did not dare to take risks, so they had no choice but to punt and return the ball to the Crimson Tide Storm.
When he came off the field, Allen took off his helmet, with a smile on his face, raised his chin high, and looked at Levi confidently and proudly.
Levi understood the idea, held up his helmet, stepped onto the court, and raised his right hand high——
Snap!
Levi and Allen completed a high-five in the air and switched positions.
The Crimson Tide Storm's intra-team competition, "Offensive Team VS Defensive Team": "1:1".
When the Crimson Tide Storm offensive team appeared again, we could see the tactical changes of the Tiger defensive team, and Sweeney showed his courage.
Sweeney also noticed Levi's outstanding performance, and the University of Alabama has always been a famous school for traditional running backs. Their ground attack is indeed excellent. Levi successfully sounded the alarm in Sweeney's mind.
As a result, the Tigers' defensive team significantly tightened their frontline ground defense. The frontline defensive players, led by No. 99 Farrell, tightened their pocket positions. As long as the running back got the ball, the defensive players stepped forward one after another to form a sea of people. Tactics, heavy and solid defense cut off the road on the ground.
Levi faced many difficulties.
As mentioned before, Levi is not a powerful quarterback like Derrick Henry. It is difficult to use his advantages in the layers of human shields, including Jacobs, Clark, Eamon. Si and others are not of this type. This is the dilemma of the red tide storm.
When Burns first saw Levi, the most direct reason was Levi's instant explosive power. Within a short distance, Levi had the ability to make sudden advances——
Not many yards, maybe two or three yards, released in an instant and then encountered an interception. Maybe not as strong as Derrick Henry, but still able to make up for the Crimson Tide Storm's incomplete ground attack.
Moreover, Levi can always use his observation and judgment to make the right choice. Two codes and three codes may turn into four codes, five codes or even more.
at the same time!
The Crimson Tide took advantage of Levi's ability to occasionally switch Emmons' rotation, and the threat of a ground attack kept the Tiger defense's attention.
Pay attention to one thing and miss the other.
Instead, the Crimson Tide opened things up on the passing side of the ball.
Sweeney is convinced that the Crimson Tide Storm's passing offense is weak, and Bateman's passing accuracy is mediocre, so the defensive front and linebackers still focus more on ground offense, which relatively gives some space for passing the ball. The field pressure and tight-knit tactics did not create enough pressure——
Even if it is allowed to pass to Bateman, the passing attack may not be able to exert its firepower.
However, Sweeney made a mistake.
"Touchdown!"
Pash raised his hands in the air and cheered loudly again, his surging passion flowing out continuously.
"For a touchdown, Bateman connected with Hunter Keith. This was the Crimson Tide Storm's first passing touchdown of the game. Now the home team's offense has opened up."
“The Clemson Tigers are under tremendous pressure and their lead is running low.”
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