Chapter 139 Inseparable
The decisive battle is here!
Before the game, the betting analysis of those experts and fans did make sense:
The Alabama Crimson Tide Storm and Clemson Tigers are indeed the best in overall strength and the most outstanding competitive state in the NCAA. The two teams are fully worthy of being in the finals of the National Championship, and both teams are ready to ascend to the championship.
There was no slow start, no hesitation, and the game was on track from the very beginning.
The first wave of offense and defense, the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm offense and the Clemson Tigers defense.
Clemson Tigers head coach Sweeney understands that defense is not his strong point; moreover, a common problem faced by all the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm this season is how to limit the running back group led by Levi. I am afraid that the Clemson Tigers The defense team can't get around this problem either.
However, that doesn’t mean the Clemson Tigers have completely given up on defense.
In fact, Sweeney also made targeted layouts. He actively absorbed LSU's defensive strategies and made adjustments according to his own situation.
The Clemson Tigers are a "4-3" formation. Thanks to the presence of four defensive fronts, they are often able to apply more pressure on the front line and create problems for the quarterback through rushing the pass, but today Sweeney changed Strategy.
When it comes to pressing the front line and rushing the pass, they still have to stick to their strengths; but the specific strategy has been slightly adjusted. They do not pursue sacking the quarterback, but insist on releasing enough pressure on the front line to disrupt the smooth transition of the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm's pass and run. Sex, creating some chaos.
At the same time, they are not in a hurry to step forward or defend against each other immediately. Instead, they transform the defensive team into gates arranged layer by layer. There will be some room for adjustment in front of each gate, waiting for the opponent to determine the offensive tactics. After making the selection, carry out targeted defense.
What's the meaning?
To put it simply, Sweeney also knows that defense is not his strong point, so he does not pursue personal defense or interception of offense at the first time. Whether it is passing the ball or running the ball, they are willing to give up some yards. Count, then block and intercept, relying on gates to guard and help each other, using the time difference to accumulate numerical advantage and stop the attack.
This method is a bit stupid. It will give up yards almost every time, but at least it will not make big mistakes, nor will it focus too much on defending the pass or running the ball. It will not be like the last game of the University of Washington. Likewise, being too aggressive and taking too many risks will expose vulnerabilities in one's own defense.
The purpose of the defense is to consume, confront, delay, and erode the offensive power of the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm bit by bit.
This strategy is indeed unique.
It can be understood that Sweeney believed that they could not prevent the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm from scoring a touchdown or scoring a goal, but he made the process take a long time, constantly consuming the opponent's energy and physical strength, destroying the explosive power of the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm offense, and turning the game away. Drag into a war of attrition.
They adhered to this tactic from the first wave of defense at the beginning of the game. It can be seen that they were indeed prepared.
Since the big reversal in spring training camp, Sweeney has been studying strategies, researching layouts and carrying out corresponding training. Now he finally waited for this moment, put it into use immediately, and saw immediate results.
In fact, the effect is really good——
Including Hertz and Levi, they were in Lushan and could not see the true face of Lushan for the time being, but they could vaguely feel a sense of stagnation.
Whether passing the ball or running the ball, the advancement can still be carried out smoothly, but the yards each time are relatively sporadic, unable to be coherent and smooth, and unable to produce explosive power, and must be down-to-earth in positional warfare.
After all, Shaban's offensive tactics are not good at tricks.
In the first wave of offense and defense, the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm played for six minutes and 39 seconds, and finally relied on Levi's two-yard run at the front of the end zone to complete the touchdown.
It's hard work, it's really hard work.
But looking at it from another perspective, the Alabama Crimson Tide offensive team has always controlled the ball, firmly holding Watson on the edge of the court to watch the show. The Clemson Tigers' tactics are also based on sacrificing their own offensive time. ; In addition, the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm finally scored a touchdown, so the advantage is still in the hands of the defending champion.
The second wave of offense and defense, Clemson Tigers offense, Alabama Crimson Tide Storm defense. This time it became Watson's personal exhibition game.
Clearly, Watson has been waiting for this moment.
Generally speaking, the quarterback often needs to release the ball quickly, because the longer the ball is held, the higher the risk of the defensive front breaking through the blockade and sacking the quarterback. This is true for passing, and the quarterback himself holds the ball on the ground. The same goes for propulsion.
However, Watson is very bold, consciously increasing the time he holds the ball to lure the opponent deep, and then relies on his flexible and light footsteps to walk on the tightrope to look for opportunities to pass the ball.
When the Alabama Crimson Tide defensive front breaks through the pocket and presses, the short and intermediate passing areas tend to be empty, and Watson dances on the tip of the knife to find the passing space.
When the Alabama Crimson Tide storm only applied pressure but did not break through, Watson simply used the full time and space to try long passes and hit the backfield deeply, because the backfield is often a one-on-one duel between wide receivers and safeties. In the matchup, the defense is not as dense as the short passing area.
There is no doubt that Watson is bold, even crazy; and he has indeed demonstrated his passing ability as a quarterback——
Short pass. Intermediate pass. Long pass. All of them actually showed good accuracy.
To wake up people's memories, Watson said before the game that he was ready to prove whether he was a running back or a quarterback. He was not afraid of passing the ball and made full use of his footwork to create passing opportunities.
It has to be said that a top quarterback can indeed change the game. In the case where offensive and defensive tactics are relatively less abundant in the college arena, the advantage of the quarterback's personal physical fitness is further highlighted. Watson Just seize the opportunity and turn this national championship game into a stage where you can set your example for all NFL teams.
The Alabama Crimson Tide Storm defense does face a tough test.
Watson, coming menacingly——
After four minutes and 17 seconds, Watson once again relied on his feet to run out of the pocket to attract a lot of defensive power, and then passed the ball 12 yards to find the Clemson Tigers' top receiver Mike Williams.
The talented wide receiver, who is widely considered to be a first-round pick, grabbed the football from cornerback Humphrey and turned and cut into the end zone.
Touchdown!
Despite the danger, the excitement, and even though Watson kept testing on the edge of the cliff, in the end, the Clemson Tigers ended their first wave of offense with a touchdown and fought back without showing any signs of weakness.
"7:7".
Sure enough, it lived up to expectations!
Before the game, people had already foreseen that this would be an exciting game; but now, the two teams have truly demonstrated the attitude of Huashan swordsmanship, with sparks flying from the beginning, and they started to attack without giving an inch. .
Wonderful, it has arrived.
Today’s third update.
(End of this chapter)