Chapter 65 A wake-up call
A question, what are the levels of Zhu Zhu and Darnold?
Darnold, the third overall pick in the 2018 draft, unfortunately, had high hopes, but has never performed at the level he deserves in the professional arena. But no one can deny that being selected with the third overall pick in the draft means that Because of the outstanding performance of the NCAA, it has received unanimous praise and affirmation.
Zhu Zhu, the 72nd pick in the second round of 2017, is the first player in history to score five touchdowns before his 21st birthday. He is also the first to reach 2,500 yards receiving in a single game with 150 yards receiving. The youngest player, with more than 1,400 yards receiving in the 2018 season, he is an absolute rising star in the league.
However.
Later, a series of minor but extremely complicated injuries continued to interfere with Zhu Zhu's career. He was no longer able to show off the momentum he had when he first entered the league. He never produced a thousand-yard season in his career, streaking across the sky like a shooting star. It was overwhelmed in the blink of an eye, and there were three teams in three years.
Despite this, Zhu Zhu's confidence is not without reason in the college arena.
According to the historical development trajectory, the Southern California Trojans started the season ranked 20th in the United States and ended the season ranked third in the country. The Trojans' offense under Hayden's coaching has become one of the most efficient and outstanding teams in the NCAA, allowing Hayton to The head coach is officially on his feet.
Right now, in the season opener, Hayden is filled with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness, as the Trojans' offense is about to embark on its first journey.
Different from the simple and rough defensive tactics, Hayton, who was an offensive coordinator, showed his abilities in the offensive link. The Trojans' offensive tactical system is very mature and very balanced.
——Pass-run balance.
This is the perfect offensive model that all NFL teams pursue, but it cannot be implemented due to the constraints of the players on hand, but Hayton can.
On the passing end, the partnership of Darnold and Zhu Zhu, plus the partners of several other wide receivers and tight ends, is a reasonable combination of different tactics.
On the ball running end, Donald Jones II (Donald Jones II) is a reliable player, running for 983 yards last season, just shy of 1,000 yards.
Therefore, Hayton can rely on the running ball attack to stabilize the situation, use the passing attack to open up the situation, use the running ball to cover the pass, and use the passing ball to assist the running ball.
The entire offense played very beautifully. Unlike the Clemson Tigers, which were completely Watson's solo show, the Trojans still emphasized teamwork.
Shaban responded to the enemy calmly, and the Crimson Tide Storm defense team is not a vegetarian. They were able to win the championship last year because the defense team has the current first-level players in the NCAA on four fronts, and there is no doubt about Shaban’s defensive tactics and on-the-spot reactions. It is the best among the best.
Although the Trojans can continue to advance through a combination of pass and run, the Crimson Tide Storm always respond in time and complete the tackle immediately to cut off the Trojans' possibility of continuing to advance, avoiding a missed tackle and releasing a large number of yards, which also results in the Trojans having to Do not face three situations in a row.
At the critical moment, Zhu Zhu stepped forward and completed three key catches in a row to realize the third-speed transition and get the first offense, slowly but surely helping the Trojans push past halftime.
Humphrey was very dissatisfied with his performance. He faced off against Zhu Zhu. Although he was able to complete the tackle every time and avoid losing a lot of yards, he was unable to block the position in the third gear of defense, allowing Zhu Zhu to successfully complete the game. The catch, for Humphrey, was an unacceptable performance.
What's more, the offensive team Levi just showed off. How can the Crimson Tide Storm defensive team, which has always been in the spotlight, let Levi be the only one?
I turned my head and saw that guy Zhu Zhu was twerking in the stands facing the fans of the Crimson Tide Storm. His provocation and ridicule were not concealed at all.
Grass.
Humphrey cursed harshly.
Standing on the sidelines of the court, Levi noticed this scene immediately. The pressure brought by the Trojans' offensive team was really too strong, and one after another, such attacks were rich and three-dimensional, which really made the defensive team passive. , but it is this situation that is the critical moment——
Although Levi cannot remember the name of the No. 9 wide receiver, Levi firmly remembers the personal ability of the No. 9 player.
The coach said that his ability to continue to drive deep strikes after catching the ball is the real lethal weapon.
Same with LeSean McCoy.
No. 9 also uses speed and agility to complete breakthroughs. After encountering a tackle, it is often difficult to get rid of it, but if he can use agility to shake off the tackle, the entire stadium will be his back garden.
In the first offense and defense, Levi just shook off the linebacker's determined tackle and won the opportunity to drive straight in. Now the Crimson Tide Storm also need to be wary of No. 9 copying the same route.
So far, the No. 9 has not shown speed and breakthrough ability. He has been tackled every time after catching the ball, so moments like this require more concentration, because if it is Levi, he will seize such a gap. Complete the breakthrough.
Just in time, Humphrey looked over, and Levi didn't say anything more. He just pointed his head with his index finger: focus.
Humphrey grinned and patted his chest heavily: Look at me. really.
On the next kickoff, the Trojans' offensive tactics changed significantly.
Previously, the Trojans have always focused on short passes, which are short and fast. Darnold's shot speed is very fast, often controlled in less than two seconds. His main focus is "fast", taking the first shot before the defensive pressure is released, and relying on ground attack cover. A little nibbling forward.
But now, Darnold continuously steps back, standing in the shotgun formation and dispatching all offensive weapons. The depth of the front half is completely opened. He does not rush to take action, but adjusts his steps while observing the movement. From the posture You can smell the crisis and aim for a profound blow.
Danger!
Everything in the front was foreshadowing, and it was only now that Hayden revealed Darnold's real weapon.
Humphrey is not stupid, to be precise, not only is he not stupid, but he is also very smart.
At the moment of starting, Humphrey noticed the difference in Zhu Zhu. Instead of trying to get rid of the defensive jam, he completely released his speed immediately.
Humphrey reacted quickly. He tried to block the position, but Zhu Zhu got out like a loach. Humphrey followed suit and stuck to Zhu Zhu.
Instead of rushing to accelerate, he used the continuous impact to destroy Zhu Zhu's speed and balance, clenching his teeth and clenching him tightly. At the same time, a rhinoceros looked at the moon, turned its head and looked behind, observing while rushing forward.
Tap tap tap.
Five yards.
Tap tap tap.
Ten yards.
In the blink of an eye, Humphrey and Zhu Zhu had already rushed about fifteen yards, and were about to approach the half-time thirty-yard line:
Here it comes!
The rugby ball spun over at high speed like a shuttle.
Humphrey was half a step behind, so he simply used his shoulder to push Zhu Zhu, took a wrong step laterally, and simply used his back to completely block Zhu Zhu from behind.
calm.
calm!
Humphrey took off in no hurry.
Until the moment when Zhu Zhu forced himself out of the jump, Humphrey pushed back and fell down, using his weight to destroy the kick and trajectory of Zhu Zhu's jump.
Seeing the football falling rapidly, Zhu Zhu raised his hands high amidst the bumps and chaos, welcoming the reddish-brown arc into his arms.
But just when his hands were about to touch the leather, a pair of hands shook but firmly crossed the line, intercepting and picking off the rugby half-way.
Zhu Zhu's brain was roaring, and he hit the target accurately with a blow to the head.
Time is frozen at this moment——
Copy.
The second update today. In the countdown to the new book issue and the final sprint, the boy begs for your support. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!
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