Chapter 130: Menacing
Generally speaking, these young players in the NCAA don't have any tricks. Even when they talk to each other, they are direct and lack of foresight.
But Washington's young sophomore quarterback is very smart.
The gun was not aimed at Levi, but he provoked discord and praised the Crimson Tide Storm defensive team. It is obvious that the University of Alabama relies on the defensive team to win, but why is everyone talking about Levi?
Just drop a seed of doubt and slowly wait for it to take root and sprout.
If it were other teams, this move might really create some waves; but unfortunately, this time they are facing a united Crimson Tide storm.
Allen and Foster were too lazy to respond. Only Humphrey couldn't help but replied to the reporter.
"Who is he?"
The reporter from Seattle was choked——
The University of Washington is not located in Washington, but in Seattle, Washington state on the west coast, so they are a Pac-12 team.
Humphrey was particularly happy to see the reporter's stunned and dumbfounded expression, "Haha, Levi's move is really powerful, and we should use it in the future."
When University of Washington quarterback Jake Browning heard the response, his face turned black and his teeth almost broke.
However, the fact is as Humphrey said -
Who is Browning?
Browning, who is a sophomore this year, served as the quarterback of the University of Washington this season and performed very well. He was named the first-team quarterback of the Pac-12 Conference and led the University of Washington to 11 wins and 1 loss. record, and defeated the University of Colorado to reach the league championship.
Finally, despite not being favored, the University of Washington ranked fourth in the NCAA, successfully entered the National Championship, and will soon compete with the University of Alabama for a spot in the finals.
It is unimaginable that the University of Washington only lost one game to the University of Southern California this season. It completed the comeback in a low-key but calm manner and fought its way out. Instead, the University of Louisville, which had always been so swaggering, fell out of the competition.
The young and energetic Browning is obviously dissatisfied with the NCAA's disregard for him. Forget about Jackson, Watson, Mayfield and other quarterbacks, why do even running backs like Levi and Fournette get more recognition and recognition? Praise?
In the selection for the Heisman Award, Browning's name did not appear at all.
For most people, Browning and the University of Washington are indeed not in their sight. It is not an exaggeration for Humphrey to say that he does not know Browning.
As cruel as it is, it's the truth.
And, more importantly, in the future, Browning will still be unknown——
As a sophomore, this was the only highlight of Browning's quarterback career, and then he gradually became mediocre. He didn't participate in the draft until his senior year, but lost the draft. No NFL team selected him.
Browning did not give up, and later entered the league, staying on the training staff of the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals.
Of course, when he was in college and in his sophomore year, Browning was still full of hope for his future. The Pac-12 Conference also generally believed that Browning could become the next superstar quarterback in the NFL.
Browning, like Baker, is sharpening his knives and preparing to make a splash by defeating the Crimson Tide in the Peach Bowl and prove how foolish those who ignored their existence were.
but……
Brand doesn't think so.
The Baltimore Ravens scout has no ability to predict the future, so he naturally has no way of knowing Browning's subsequent development. He is purely doing objective analysis.
The University of Washington's record of 12 wins and one loss this season - including the victory in the Pac-12 Championship Game - did surprise many people, but their victory is directly related to their style of play.
The Pac-12 Conference is the most representative West Coast offensive system in the NCAA, which is also the birthplace of the current tactical system based on passing offense. All offensive tactics including the shotgun formation originated from here.
Now in the NFL, the West Coast offense is also very popular and occupies the absolute mainstream.
Naturally, Washington's opponents are generally teams with excellent passing offenses. The offensive team of the University of Washington is average, not bad but not outstanding. It lacks star players and relies more on teamwork. The team's real strength lies in defense, especially pass defense. Corner backs and safeties are really good. It has the first-class level of NCAA.
Among the top eight teams in the NCAA, the University of Washington is a rare team that relies on teamwork as a whole, which is also their source of confidence.
but.
The University of Washington did not have any advantage when facing the University of Alabama. The strengths and weaknesses of the two teams were completely misaligned and unable to form a confrontation.
The University of Washington is good at passing defense, but the University of Alabama does not need a passing offense to open up the situation; the University of Washington is good at passing offense, and the University of Alabama happens to be ranked first in the NCAA in pass defense.
One in and one out, perfectly staggered.
The University of Alabama can be said to be the nemesis of the University of Washington. This game will be very difficult for the University of Washington and its prospects are slim.
The key to this game is whether the University of Washington can limit Alabama's ground attack. Once they fall behind at the beginning, the situation will be particularly passive, and the first quarter may even determine the outcome of the game.
Not only Brand, a series of professionals also expressed similar views——
The defending champions were favored and had numerous endorsements, and the prospect of Alabama and Clemson meeting in the finals for the second consecutive year was already in full swing.
However, the "underdog" University of Washington is coming menacingly, and they are ready.
At the beginning, the University of Washington confidently chose to take the lead in attacking, and showed their patience and confidence in the first wave of offense.
Quarterback Browning is calm and resolute enough. He only uses the ball on the ground to contain the opponent. The whole passing opponent is very decisive. He continuously uses tactical running to create gaps, and the connection is successful. The passing is very accurate.
In a wave of offense that lasted four minutes and 37 seconds, Browning scored six first downs, and finally connected with the team's top wide receiver John Ross-III with a 13-yard pass. The player advanced into the end zone and scored a touchdown.
Washington University, leading in the opening period.
Resolute, bold and meticulous enough, Browning indeed showed good form, giving the University of Alabama a powerful start and showing its belief in victory.
"ah!"
After Browning confirmed that Ross had scored a touchdown, he roared like a lion at Humphrey, who was not stuck in position. Looking at Humphrey's depressed and aggrieved expression, he still didn't give up. He turned around and rushed to the Alabama dugout. I found Levi eating a banana in the crowd and continued to roar.
"Ahhh!"
Levi's head was full of question marks. He was not the one who provoked Browning before the game. What was this guy doing here?
But Levi didn't respond. He ate the banana and looked at Browning, who was beating his chest like a gorilla in front of him. He handed the banana over and showed a questioning expression:
Want to eat?
It's like watching an orangutan in a zoo.
Browning exploded, "Ah! Ahhh!"
The Peach Bowl has just begun, but the atmosphere has already reached the point of ignition and exploded.
Today’s fourth update.
(End of this chapter)