Chapter 46: Ball transition
Watson couldn’t sit still.
He was shaking his legs.
When Farrell missed the tackle, he started shaking his legs and chewing his nails. He couldn't find the relaxation and arrogance he had during the halftime break. His heart was rolled into a ball, like waste paper.
Everyone knows that the Crimson Tide relies on defense, and the offense relies entirely on Derrick Henry. Without his thigh this year, the offense will lose half of its firepower. The Tigers led by three touchdowns in the first half and kept a clean sheet against the Crimson Tide. They can definitely sit on Diaoyutai. Gain a victory.
However--
From which crack in the rock did number 23 emerge?
Grass.
Watson knows that this is just a warm-up game, but for the Tigers, this is not only an opportunity to avenge last season's National Championship finals, but also an opportunity to announce the Tigers' championship ambitions to the Crimson Tide Storm and the entire league before the start of the new season. He longs for a victory.
And preferably a big win.
Seeing being chased by the Crimson Tide Storm for two touchdowns, Watson thought, maybe it wasn't a big victory, but at least it was a victory, after all, he didn't play in the second half.
But what now?
Not to mention a great victory, even victory was in jeopardy.
Grass!
Watson stood up suddenly. He didn't care if this was a warm-up match or not. They had to win. They had to win. There was no excuse.
Not only Watson, but also Watkins, Wilkins, Lawrence and other black-faced demons could not control themselves and all stood up and looked at Sweeney.
Sweeney noticed the look. Although the disciples didn't say anything, he knew that the team was united in this warm-up match to build confidence and lay a solid foundation for the new season.
Sweeney guessed that Shaban will mainly test the second and third lineups. Shaban is so experienced that he will never care about the outcome of a warm-up match. Just in time, they can use Shaban's mentality to win——
At the mental level, gain the upper hand.
But now...
Sweeney also had a headache. After hesitating for a moment, he made up his mind.
"Watson, get ready to appear."
Regardless of whether it is a warm-up match or not, they still need to build confidence, and the team's lineup and tactics have almost been adjusted. Now victory is more important than other things——
If even the Crimson Tide's second unit offense can't handle it, what have they become?
Watson didn't care about that. When he heard his name, he immediately turned around and used the special team to kick the extra point and put on his equipment during the next kickoff.
Somewhat confused.
Accidentally pulling on his ear, Watson cursed in a dull voice, but ignored it and hurriedly put on his equipment and was ready to try.
Kick-off ends——
The Crimson Tide Storm special teams were very solid and didn't take any chances with the play, giving the Tigers a standard position at the twenty-five yard line to start the offense.
"ha!"
Watson roared angrily, clenched his fists, and stepped onto the court with murderous intent.
On the opposite side, Allen and Levi's eyes briefly collided in the air.
Allen gave a thumbs up to Levi: Sure enough, Watson still couldn't hold it in and was stimulated to appear again. The complacency in the first half had already flown to Java. This is definitely the credit of Levi.
Levi made an invitation gesture: Next, it depends on the performance of the Crimson Tide Storm defensive team. Allen and the others finally have the opportunity to face a mature version of Watson, who is a mule or a horse, and they should come out for a walk.
Allen showed a smile, turned to look at his teammates on the defensive team, waved his hand, and then they all appeared on the stage collectively, holding their heads high. The momentum at Bryant-Denny Stadium instantly reached a new peak.
Levi is also a little curious about how the Tigers' attack will unfold. In his opinion, using Watson at this time is actually a wrong decision.
It's not because it will hurt the confidence of the second quarterback Bryant - after all, in the last wave of offense, Bryant actually played well. Although he did not score a touchdown, he still advanced into the red zone. Now he continues to use Bryant. Playing steadily and consuming time, the Tigers may not have no chance of winning, more because Watson's appearance exposed the Tigers' eagerness to win.
Watson is still young and has an impatient mentality. He comes on the stage with the attitude of crushing his opponents to ensure victory. It is inevitable to play more aggressively. Maybe this is an opportunity for the Crimson Tide Storm defensive team; even if they did not successfully defend, Watson scored a touchdown, and it is estimated that the game There will still be enough time left for the Red Tide Storm to continue to appear.
A lot of information can be seen behind a strategy.
Even a layman like Levi can see this, and I believe that Shaban, an experienced old fox, is in control of the overall situation.
Sure enough, Levi was right——
Sack!
On the first offense and defense, Allen gave Watson a sack gift package.
The so-called sack means that the quarterback is knocked to the ground while holding the ball. Although he will not lose the ball, he will lose yards and encounter a head-on collision. He is very vulnerable to injury. After all, the quarterback has no other position. Excellent resistance to blows.
Watson was so eager to prove himself that he prepared to pass the ball ten yards from the first gear. Instead, he fell into Shaban's trap. All the passing targets were locked, so that Watson did not make a move for a long time. When he reacted, Allen had already jumped in front of him, and Watson tried to use his legs to escape, but Allen did not let the cooked duck fly.
Sacks, +1.
The Crimson Tide Storm defensive team also showed its momentum. The substitute team was beaten by Watson in the first half. Allen and the others must have been holding their breath.
However, this is not enough——
Watson was still outstanding. After the sack, he still relied on his personal ability to open up the situation and get two first offenses for the Tigers. Seeing that the Tigers were about to gain momentum, the Crimson Tide Storm defensive team once again showed its power.
"Interception!"
"God, Watson sent the first interception of all quarterbacks of both teams in this game and gave up the ball. The Crimson Tide Storm's No. 10 linebacker Foster snatched the ball and completed this beautiful ball. Convert!"
"Now, the offense is in Tiger's hands."
"The suspense of the outcome of the game is still unclear, anything is possible! It is indeed a rematch of the pinnacle battle of last season's United States Championship, and it is indeed exciting!"
An interception corresponds to catching the ball.
If a quarterback passes the football to a player on his own side, it's called a pass rush.
And if the quarterback passes the football to the opponent's player, this is called an interception, and the ball is transferred on the spot.
Defensive players can compete with wide receivers and tight ends through their personal abilities. As long as there is no foul, if they complete the ball, it is an interception; and after the interception, they can continue to attack back. Where the knee touches the ground, the next wave will be determined. The offense starts from there. If it drives all the way into the opponent's end zone, it will be an interception return for a touchdown.
This is also one of the ways the defensive team changes the game.
Therefore, the quarterback's passing also needs to be cautious and cautious.
Watson... was still too aggressive and did not clearly see the position of the offensive and defensive players. As a result, he directly sent the football to the wrong position. Foster immediately intercepted the football from the opponent's hand and completed the interception.
An interception, a ball transition——
The Crimson Tide Storm defensive team allowed Watson to come off the field again less than three minutes after his appearance, regaining the ball and gaining two minutes and seven seconds of attack time for the Crimson Tide Storm offensive team.
The situation was completely turned around.
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