Chapter 135 Key Figures
"...The game is over, the whole game is over, the University of Alabama easily defeated the University of Washington to advance, and advanced to the final competition of the National Championship for the second consecutive year. Shaban's team still remains unbeatable this season. defeat……"
"In this game, the Crimson Tide's rookie running back Levi still performed well, advancing 193 yards and two touchdowns, continuing his strong season."
"Last season, Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry scored historic statistics, advancing 2,219 yards in fifteen games and scoring an incredible 28 touchdowns, setting a new Southeastern Conference record."
"Among them, Henry's most incredible record is to score at least one touchdown in fifteen consecutive games, throughout the entire season, which is amazing."
"However."
"No one thought that in just one year, Henry's incredible historical record, which is generally believed to be impossible to surpass or replicate within the next ten years, would be faced with the possibility of being broken."
"Levi, in fourteen games so far, he has gained 2,003 yards on the ground. Not only does he continue Derrick Henry's miraculous record of at least one touchdown in every game this season, but the cumulative number of touchdowns so far has reached 26. Remember, we are still two steps away from the record.”
"There's only one game left and anything is possible."
“But in my opinion, whether we can break the record is no longer the point, because the biggest difference between Levi and Henry is that Levi is not only an excellent running back, but also an excellent decoy and an excellent strategist. His presence enriched the offensive tactics of the Crimson Tide, including Jacobs, Hurts and other players.”
"The Crimson Tide in front of us is not only the most dominant offensive team in the NCAA this season, but also the most dominant offensive team in the history of the University of Alabama team. Their scoring average has set a new high, and many points have blossomed. The offense is incredibly explosive.”
"For a team, a player like Levi has far-reaching value..."
Bah bah bah.
The Peach Bowl is over. The University of Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the University of Washington with a convincing performance to win the championship. Facing the fourth-ranked team in the NCAA this season, Shaban's team still showed strong dominance, which is amazing; However, in the post-game summary discussion, Levi still occupied the popular position, which is enough to explain a lot of things.
In front of the TV.
Rivera stared at the screen with a stern face and furrowed brows, his hands folded on his chest, saying nothing and staring intently until there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," Rivera shouted.
The door to the away conference room was pushed open, "Coach, it's lunch time."
Rivera said nothing.
Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula walked right in, stared at the TV screen for a moment, and confirmed that the Peach Bowl game was over -
Shula, Shaban's predecessor, served as the head coach of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide Storm from 2003 to 2006. Unfortunately, his performance never improved. After leaving the University of Alabama, he transferred to the NFL and continued to serve as a coach, but not the head coach. , instead serving as quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator.
Shula has also bounced around different teams over the years, first with the Jacksonville Jaguars and then with the Carolina Panthers.
Last season was the highlight of Shula's career. Under his training, Newton showed the style of the No. 1 pick and was eventually elected as the regular season MVP with a high vote.
Unfortunately, they are just one step away from winning the Super Bowl.
This season has been a nightmare for both teams in Super Bowl 50.
The Denver Broncos are in disarray due to the retirement of legendary quarterback Manning; the Carolina Panthers are in deep trouble due to injuries.
The regular season is not over yet. The playoff hopes of both the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers have been shattered. This once again proves that the competition in the NFL is fierce. The strength of last season does not mean that the strength will continue next season. Every year is a cycle. , everything must start again.
However, looking at it from another perspective, after a season is over, as long as the offseason can be operated properly, this also means that they can rise at any time. A team like the Carolina Panthers, which is still young, is even more capital-rich. From the draft to the free market, they have a lot of room for maneuver. It is entirely possible to return to the playoffs by this time next year.
Therefore, before the season is over, Rivera has already set his sights on next season.
Today, at this moment, the Carolina Panthers are in Tampa Bay, and tomorrow they will have their last game of the regular season away from their conference rivals, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the season is still not over. They need to defeat their opponents and maintain a glimmer of hope in the playoffs, but they need to look at other games; for the Carolina Panthers, six wins and nine losses, the division At the bottom, there is no hope for the season. Perhaps the only fun is to destroy the playoff hopes of the rivals in the same conference.
Rivera had no such intention.
So Rivera chose to watch the Peach Bowl, his mind racing with thoughts.
Sensing Shula's joining, Rivera still did not change his gaze, "Mike, what do you think of this running back?"
Although Shula was once the head coach of the University of Alabama, that was a full decade ago; moreover, Shula is a quarterback coach whose abilities and talents are entirely on the quarterback side, He doesn't know much about running backs, and honestly, he doesn't think he's in a position to have an opinion.
However, as the offensive coordinator, Shula also knows the problems of the Carolina Panthers this season. Newton bears too much pressure and firepower alone——
Newton needs a pressure relief valve or a bait.
Shula thought for a moment, "I personally lean toward Louisiana State's Fournette."
Rivera raised his chin slightly, showing a hint of doubt.
Shula explained, "Fournette is suitable as a human shield."
Rivera laughed, "No, Mike, we don't need a human shield, we need a weapon that unleashes the diversity of offensive tactics."
Shula, "You mean, Levi is this weapon?"
Rivera nodded, "Look at Hurts' ability. He is still too young and inexperienced. Regardless of what the future will bring, at least he is not one-third of Cam's ability now. But Levi's existence will make Hurts's The ability is fully unleashed. If Levi is by Cam's side, our offense will undergo earth-shaking changes."
Shula could hear the excitement in the head coach's words, "Coach?"
Rivera nodded again in affirmation, "We need to take him down. No, we must."
Shula understood the meaning of the strings and said, "Coach, the question now is, should we win against Tampa Bay or lose?"
A win or loss doesn't matter to the Carolina Panthers' current situation, but if it's a draft pick, it's a different story.
Rivera understood, he took a deep breath, "Mike, can you ask about Jacksonville's tone? I think they are also ready to make a move."
The NFL season isn't over yet, but a storm surrounding the draft has already begun brewing.
Today’s fourth update.
(End of this chapter)