Chapter 129: The target of public criticism
It was packed with people.
Looking around, there was no end to the darkness. Even the Georgia Dome, the Peach Bowl venue in front, seemed dwarfed. The surging crowds blocked the venue.
Besides people, they are still people.
In front of you is the home stadium of the NFL team Atlanta Falcons, and the venue for the Peach Bowl for the past 23 years.
This year is a little bit special.
Because this will be the last year that the Georgia Dome will host any events, the building will be demolished in ten months, and the landmark that holds countless memories for the city and its citizens will be consigned to history.
There is one less game to watch, so today’s Peach Bowl attracted an incredible crowd. Almost half of Atlanta was already in attendance. In addition, today is the last day of 2016, New Year’s Eve, and countless citizens came to Choose to spend this anniversary at the Georgia Dome.
The scene was spectacular.
Levi thought that they had already experienced the influence of a home stadium with 100,000 people for a whole season, so facing any scene should be a piece of cake, but when they actually came to the scene, they couldn't help but marvel:
It's different. It's really different.
Bowl game, here it comes.
"Levi, are you going to stay in the NCAA for another year?"
"Next season, are you still willing to continue playing football or are you ready to return to MMA?"
"Do you think you are ready to face the challenge of the professional league? After all, the NFL is a different level of competition. Do you think Chinese players can adapt to the intensity?"
"Who do you think the Crimson Tide Storm's biggest opponent is for defending their title, Clemson led by Watson?"
"Are you confident against Washington?"
Chirping, bustling.
The microphone was shoved directly into Levi's throat without hesitation, and he wanted to reach his stomach with one step. The media reporters on the three floors inside and outside reminded people of the scene from "The Walking Dead".
Obviously, Levi is still the focus of the topic. Everyone is trying to get a piece of the pie from Levi. The media, which loves the new and hates the old, has long forgotten about Lamar Jackson. As expected, the professional league is also a group of people who "laugh at the new guy but ignore the old." A cruel world where people cry.
However.
Just when Levi was about to speak, a chubby figure squeezed out from behind, protected Levi, pushed the reporter away rudely and brutally, like a hen protecting its chicks, and roared with a bared teeth.
"Back off, everyone back off!"
"Media ban, haven't you heard? If you don't want to be completely banned from Bryant-Denny Stadium next season, get out of my way."
"Don't force me to call the guards to clear the place."
"Stand back! God damn it, all retreat!"
Burns, with a fierce look on his face.
The media reporters were all stunned. They were not afraid of Burns, but they were afraid of Shaban. They also knew that Shaban kept his word. It would be terrible if Shaban completely banned the media from entering the Crimson Tide home court next season.
Subconsciously, the reporters raised their cameras, pointed at the sinister-faced Burns, and pressed the shutter.
But Burns doesn't do this. Even if he is exposed by reporters, it doesn't matter. Shaban's media ban has already spread throughout the entire football field. Not only the NCAA, but also the NFL is also a hot topic.
"roll!"
"Get away!"
Burns not only ignored it, but also raised his middle finger and told the media to get out of the way.
Finally, the reporters began to back away. No one wanted to offend Shaban—
The consequences may be unbearable for them.
The bustling crowd in front of him was like the Red Sea standing in front of Moses, making way for a passage. Burns patted Levi on the shoulder and signaled with his eyes.
Only then did Levi take a step forward, with a smile on his face, and walked calmly in the welcoming eyes of the aisles. Those sharp and sharp gazes wanted to hang two layers of skin from Levi's body, but they did not dare to act rashly. The Crimson Tide Storm players walked all the way, and then finally a reporter couldn't help but shouted at Levi's back.
"Levi, Budda-Baker said you only have a 'pretty-face,' how do you respond?"
Buda Baker, the star quarterback at the University of Washington, is the opponent of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Peach Bowl.
He is generally considered to have the ability to be in the first or second round, and unlike most black safeties, he does not have an advantage in physical talent. His height of 5.8 feet (178 cm) is often disadvantaged in confrontations, but his judgment , card positions, and skills show excellent levels.
This is a player who is always learning and growing.
This is also true. Although he did not have many honors in college, he continued to grow after entering the professional league. Five Pro Bowls, two All-American first teams, and two All-American second teams far exceeded the scouts' judgment of him.
Simply put, this is a player who relies on his brain to play.
In fact, this season, Baker's performance has been enough to join the top ranks, and he is undoubtedly the leader of the University of Washington team.
Before the game, Baker started firing cannons to disturb Levi's mind.
"Pretty face" is extremely insulting, and the subtext does not need to be elaborated.
Sure enough, Levi stopped.
Clark was a little worried, "Levi."
Jacobs, however, looked calm. Levi could not have dealt with these trash talk easily.
"Thanks."
Levi's voice filled the air.
Not only the reporters were stunned, but Clark and Jacobs were also stunned. Didn't Levi understand the subtext of Baker's nickname?
No way...
"But no, I'm not interested."
Levi continued, and after finishing speaking, without stopping, he turned around, walked forward leisurely, and walked away.
puff.
Allen was the first to not control himself and burst into laughter. That guy Levi is so awesome, he never used curse words when he cursed. Even the reporters didn’t react. Looking at the confused and hesitant people at the scene, the Crimson Tide Storm players One or two of them laughed very wildly and unrestrainedly——
Baker said Levi's embroidered pillows were of no use.
Levi suggested that Baker complimented his appearance because he confessed his secret love, but he refused.
There is a mountain higher than a mountain.
I have to say that when it comes to the art of trash talking, there is a clear gap between others and Levi.
After a whole beat, the reporter finally came to his senses and smiled very happily.
Entering the bowl game, standing on the national stage, the level of attention and the intensity of the confrontation have risen to a higher level. Levi, who has emerged to dominate the conversation in college and professional leagues this season, has naturally become the target of public criticism. Everyone is eager to defeat Alabama. All eager to defeat Levi.
Not only Baker, the University of Washington's quarterback has also prepared ammunition.
"No, I don't care about Levi. In my opinion, he is not a threat. The only thing we need to pay attention to is the Crimson Tide Storm's defensive team. Allen, Foster, and Humphrey. They are the Crimson Tide Storm." "Hero."
"In my opinion, the media should focus on the player who really brought the Crimson Tide to where they are now, rather than creating unnecessary stunts because of his identity and skin color. To be honest, he just has a pretty face."
Ho ho ho, this move is powerful. It seems to be a compliment, not even too sharp, but in fact it is——
A divorce plan?
The third update today.
(End of this chapter)