Chapter 158 No Regrets
Levi, left.
Shaban stood in front of the office window, watching Levi's leaving figure. He could see Clark coming towards him, welcoming Levi warmly.
It seems that they should have agreed in advance to conduct some training, with Clark as the training partner, and Levi has already begun preparing for the draft.
When players enter the professional league, their fate is out of the control of the head coach. In the final analysis, the professional league is a game of capital. Personal power is ultimately insignificant in the face of huge capital. Now, running backs from the NFL to the NCAA start from the top. The same is true for the dilemma below.
Last year, Shaban was worried about Derrick Henry - and sure enough, Henry hit the rookie wall and didn't perform much in his rookie season.
This year, Shaban began to worry about Levi.
However, this time, Shaban had a hunch that Levi's NFL career might be slightly different; now, not as a coach, but as a football enthusiast, quietly paying attention to the development of events and history. Go ahead and be grateful that you can watch from up close.
The second act of the battle has just begun.
…
On the training ground, dull crashing sounds and rapid breathing intertwined. Finally another set of training ended, and Clark slumped down.
Raising his head and looking at Levi, who had a relaxed face and was stretching his legs to relax his muscles, Clark couldn't help but shake his head slightly, "We are all human beings, why are the differences between people so obvious?"
A pause.
"Oh, sorry, my bad, you're not human, you're a beast. A beast."
Clark's muttering to himself made Levi turn his head and look over, "Master, have you finally learned to joke now?"
That tone was clearly teasing that Clark's humor was not funny at all.
Clark touched his head and laughed dryly twice, his emotions slowly settling in the midst of his hot breathing, "Huh, I don't know how Josh's examination is going."
Jacobs went to the hospital today for a review.
For competitive sports, knee injuries are always one of the most complex and troublesome problems. From football to basketball to volleyball and tennis, countless players have completely sunk due to knee injuries, and football is no exception. Jacob The situation in Sri Lanka is really worrying.
Speaking of this matter, Levi felt a little heavy, but he still took a deep breath, "The previous test result in Tampa Bay was positive, and the doctor said it may take three to six months; today is a re-examination, further details Check, we should have a positive belief.”
Turning around, Levi looked at Clark, "Master, don't worry, he will not give up easily. He has been fighting. He is stronger than us. Even if there is only one person, he has been persisting and fighting. It belongs to his profession." His career has just begun and he will fight to the end.”
Clark took a deep breath and nodded heavily in agreement, "He has his battle, and you have your battle. You are both persevering."
"Me too."
After a pause, Clark originally thought that everything would be very simple and easy. He had already made a decision and there was no need to moan anymore. But when things happened, he realized that his heart was beating violently, and an indescribable sadness and bitterness instantly concentrated on the bridge of his nose. .
However, Clark didn't back down.
He raised his head, bathed in the sunshine, and looked at Levi.
"I will officially leave football at the end of next year's season."
The words were finally spoken, and the heavy stone on his chest was lifted, and he couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
"This shouldn't be considered retirement, because I never really had a career." Clark hid his sadness and showed a big smile.
Levi was stunned for a moment, but he tasted too many complex flavors in Clark's understatement——
The cruelty of competitive sports, Jacobs' injury, Clark's helplessness, and the reality Levi is about to face. Levi raised the corners of his mouth and showed a shallow smile, "Master, if you say this, how many NCAA players' careers have been rejected by you like this? After all, not everyone can become a national champion, and not everyone can Able to score the game-winning touchdown in the finals.”
Clark was also stunned, and then chuckled, "Really? Then make it official. I will retire at the end of the season next year."
Although Levi wanted to persuade Clark to try harder and try harder, the words came to his lips, but he did not say them out after all, because he believed that no one would be more regretful, regretful, and reluctant to make such a choice than Clark. Those sighs and loneliness are all hidden behind the smile.
Without warning, the word "graduation" hit them hard.
On the day they graduate from college, they will leave the ivory tower of school, go their separate ways, and embark on a new journey. This is when life officially begins.
Levi looked at Clark, "Do you have any ideas about the next step after retirement?"
Clark sat cross-legged on the ground, feeling a little more relaxed, "Not yet. I'm thinking about maybe becoming a real estate agent, maybe learning a skill, such as car repair or plumber."
Li Wei, "Master, where is your university major?"
Clark, "Ah, I forgot, I'm a college student, right? I still have a diploma, well, maybe I should reframe that."
Levi shook his head slightly, "We are at the University of Alabama now, literally, and I don't think other students will like your attitude."
Clark, "Haha, sorry, sorry sorry."
"However, there is still one year until graduation next year. Don't worry for now. At least, next season, the Rangers will still need your help. The Crimson Tide Storm's ground attack depends on you."
"After a year of going around in circles, we are back to the starting point and facing the same situation again, right? However, this time there will be no second Levi. Otherwise, Levi, don't draft, ah, no No, no, I’m sorry, you forgot what I just said, you should participate in the draft.”
"Oh, why?"
"Last year we had Derrick Henry, and this year we have you. With you as a sign, more and more outstanding talents will apply to our school, forming a virtuous cycle."
"Well, last year there was Henry, this year there was me, and next year there's the Master, right? Three consecutive wins."
"Haha, even in my dreams, I would never have such an outrageous dream."
"What? Don't you dare to dream? You still have to have dreams. What if they come true?"
"Of course, I still believe in dreams, Levi, I believe in the existence of dreams and I believe that dreams can come true. I still cheer for you and Henry; but, for me, the dream of rugby should be over. I have persisted long enough and fought hard. After enough time, everything that should be realized has been realized. As for those that have not been realized, I am very satisfied.”
The sun fell softly and brightly on Clark's body, and the sadness and bitterness, lamentation and loss just disintegrated in the warm light.
Then Clark regained his smile and confidence.
Maybe they will embark on different life journeys, but they will all move on in their own way.
Clark looked at Levi, "Even if I change a track, I can still move forward. Have you forgotten? I am also a member of the red tide storm."
He clenched his fist gently and smiled, "Roar, Crimson Tide."
Youth, no regrets.
The second update today.
(End of this chapter)