Chapter 150 Two-point conversion
Of course Shaban is not crazy.
To be precise, Shaban clearly knew what he was doing. This was the result of careful calculation and careful consideration——
Overtime went against the Crimson Tide Storm.
Everyone knows that the golden goal sudden death event in football matches is very cruel and unreasonable. It caused a lot of controversy and was officially canceled in 2004. In fact, the overtime system of football is even more cruel.
In a rugby match, if the two sides are tied in regular play, then it will enter overtime, with each half lasting fifteen minutes.
In overtime, if one team is the first to score a touchdown, it will win the game directly, just like the sudden death system in football; if one team is the first to score a free kick, then the other team can also win an offensive opportunity. There are three possibilities here. :
First, they scored a touchdown, so it was a direct victory, sudden death.
Second, they took a free kick, so it was a draw, and the opponent's offensive team continued to play, and the cycle started again.
Third, if they didn't score, they would lose directly.
It can be seen from here that the team that attacks first in overtime has a huge advantage, and they will firmly seize the initiative. However, the choice of offensive right in overtime depends on... guessing a coin.
In other words, once it enters overtime, luck will play a key role.
To coaches, overtime often means the situation is out of control.
The above is the NFL overtime system, while the NCAA's overtime system is slightly different and closer to football's penalty shootout.
The offensive teams of both sides launch attacks in the opponent's red zone in turn. Both sides have the opportunity to play. If the winner is determined in one round, the outcome of the game will be determined. For example, if one side scores a touchdown or one side takes a free kick, the team with the touchdown will win; but if If both sides split the score, the round will continue.
Starting from the third round, free kicks do not count, either a touchdown or no points, so this set of rules avoids the final result of a tie.
In the 2018 season, in the last week of the regular season, Louisiana State University and Texas A&M fought a protracted battle that will go down in history. The two sides played seven overtimes. In the end, Texas A&M defeated them at home "74:72" Louisiana State.
Heart-stirring!
Unbelievable!
Although the NCAA's overtime rules include a slightly weaker element of luck; the physical exertion is more intense and the offensive team's fault tolerance rate is lower.
And the current red tide storm really can't afford it.
Shaban knew that if it went into overtime, the Crimson Tide Storm could get into a vicious cycle of quagmire; and by giving Watson another chance to play, the victory balance may tilt slightly in favor of the Clemson Tigers.
Overtime is an adventure, and so is the two-point conversion; however, in Shaban's view, the two-point conversion can take the initiative into his own hands and allow Watson to sit on the bench.
To be precise, he should be standing on the sidelines and watching.
Calculating the pros and cons this time is not difficult for Shaban.
Success or failure depends on this.
then.
Shaban showed heroic style and decisively signaled to the referee for a two-point conversion.
The whole place was in an uproar.
So, what’s next?
"Stay, stay!"
Shaban made a series of gestures to Clark who was about to leave the field.
Clark turned back in confusion and rejoined his teammates.
Now, Clark is on the court, Levi and Hurts are also on the court, plus tight end Howard, the Crimson Tide Storm has four heavy weapons in the short passing area, each of which has the ability to break the game head-on. This also allows Clemson Tigers’ judgment in trouble —
Levi? Hertz? Clark? Or Howard?
Or simply choose to pass the ball?
The eyes of the Clemson Tigers defensive players quickly shifted to the Crimson Tide Storm players, and the first figure who paid in their minds was:
Levi.
In this game, Levi advanced 221 yards and scored two touchdowns. He has broken Derrick Henry's season running yardage record and tied the number of touchdowns. He is undoubtedly the strongest point of the Crimson Tide Storm. . However, Levi is tired, and his speed, strength and confrontational power have all declined. After all, this is only his first football season, and the intensity and intensity of confrontation have posed severe tests; not to mention that Levi has broken Derrick Henry's Record, this game should be exhausted.
Is Shaban really willing to hand over such an important offense to Levi, a exhausted rookie?
So, Clark, did the team just write a miracle for the second time in a row? Or is it Hurts, the quarterback who steps up and plays the savior at critical moments?
Thousands of thoughts.
Sweeney's palms were a little warm, and they were soaked with sweat in a blink of an eye. He didn't expect Clark to score a touchdown with the ball, and he didn't expect Shaban to choose a two-point conversion. Could it be that Shaban would frantically choose to pass the ball?
Damn it!
"Beep!"
Sweeney used up a timeout.
A rare scene occurred. It was originally time to chase the Red Tide storm, but now it was the Clemson Tigers' turn to feel the pressure.
Sweeney knew this would reveal his nervousness, but he couldn't care less now. They had to use a timeout to rearrange their defensive tactics this time.
Anyway, there is no need to pause at this time, and there will be no need for it later.
On the court, whether Clark or Hurts, no matter how hard they tried to control themselves, they still couldn't suppress the slight trembling of their fingertips. The pressure of suspense about victory and defeat was concentrated at this moment, and the knees couldn't help but weaken.
But Levi didn't.
Levi's face was calm and his eyes were firm. He knew they could win.
It's not that I believe it, but that I know it, as if I have foreseen the outcome sixty seconds later, all my spirit and will are concentrated at this moment.
Pause, it's over, it seems like it's over after just two breaths.
Players from both sides of the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm and Clemson Tigers lined up again, gathering together in an airtight manner at the two-yard line in front of the end zone. The wind roared throughout the field, and the billowing heat wave poured down like a torrential rain, but Miraculously, the air seemed to solidify.
Red Tide Storm, the formation is still the same——
Hurts stood behind the center, Clark stood behind Hurts, and Levi stood behind Clark. The four figures overlapped so that the defensive team could not see Levi at all, and naturally there was no way to judge in advance.
Tension, oppression, excitement.
Not only the Red Tide Storm, but the Clemson Tigers on the opposite side were also tense to the extreme. The smoke was filled with smoke, and a little spark could detonate the entire stadium.
Perhaps Levi is the only exception.
He had no thoughts, his heart was calm, his eyes were calmly staring at the defensive formation in front of him, and then, the wind brought Hurts' slightly trembling shout.
"attack!"
The outcome is in suspense, and life hangs on a thread.
A figure moved, and Clark turned to the right.
Another figure shook, and Hurts went to the left.
Levi stepped up in a straight line. None of the three people's footsteps increased. They adjusted their steps in small steps. You can see in front of you that the Clemson Tigers defensive team stepped forward regardless of the full pressure.
Raid?
No, at least not really, but pressure, no doubt.
The Clemson Tigers decided to take the initiative, and the defensive front released a strong energy, suppressing the space at the line of scrimmage like a dark cloud.
At this moment, the rugby ball moved——
handover.
Hurts hands the football to Levi.
Today’s fourth update.
(End of this chapter)