Chapter 354: Facade of the Alliance
Atlanta, night falls.
Jacobs raised his chin slightly and stared at Henry and Levi on the TV screen——
They are really outstanding.
Not only did they lead the Crimson Tide to the national championship, but they also showed their style in the playoffs of the professional league. The two players each played well for half a game, and they struggled until the last two minutes to decide the winner.
He also hopes to be like them.
Involuntarily, Jacobs straightened his back, and his chest was filled with high morale.
This scene fell into Shaban's eyes, and a touch of joy flickered softly in his eyes:
Not only running backs like Jacobs and Clark are encouraged, but the young people of Hurts are also thriving after two seasons of breakthroughs. Seeing that Levi, who played alongside them last year, is already shining on the professional stage. , completing the transformation game by game, these young people can't help but get excited.
Shaban himself is no exception.
I often feel that I am old and may not be able to coach for a few years before retiring. The reluctance and reluctance in my heart still tightly bind my steps; but now I see young people like Henry and Levi growing up rapidly. Everyone has their own Step by step, he walked out of the world, and he felt that retirement was not such a terrible thing.
Next year, Shaban is also looking forward to the meeting between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans next year. He wonders how Levi and Henry will grow by then.
"Levi, please shake hands after the game. What did you and Henry say?"
"Excuse me, is there any reason why you and Henry didn't exchange jerseys?"
"What is your relationship with Henry? Competitors, or classmates?"
Problems, one after another, can’t stop at all——
Obviously, there was more than one fan, from inside the stadium to outside the stadium, and then reporters came as representatives to dig out the truth. The focus fell entirely on Levi and Henry, and even the news headlines had been thought out.
Unfortunately, Levi did not cooperate.
"Please, guys, Derrick Henry is not my rumored girlfriend, okay?"
One second, two seconds——
Clap your hands and laugh!
Li Wei raised his head and looked at the innocent face. The reporters applauded and whistled. It was so lively that the latest version of the title came out:
"'Levi VS Henry', the love and hatred between two generations of Crimson Tide running backs."
how?
At first glance, it’s a big-selling title, guaranteed traffic!
Looking at the surging crowds on the three floors in front and outside, the entire press conference hall was packed to the brim. Although the attention of the playoffs has doubled, the scene unfolding at this moment is still shocking. Not to mention the dense crowd of people in the corridor outside the door who couldn't squeeze in but were reluctant to leave. They gathered outside and listened in the corner.
This is Levi's popularity!
Everyone says that with the official endorsement of the NFL, Goodell single-handedly promoted Levi's rise; but the point is that there are some people who cannot be helped. The real reason why Levi can climb to his current position is his performance on the field. .
In fact, Goodell has his own plan——
The Asian market is only a small part of the reason; the real reason lies in long-term planning.
In the past few years, as Manning and Brady grew older and their physical functions declined, their status fluctuated. Goodell realized that a turning point might be coming, and the "Manning VS Brady" league confrontation might not be able to continue to create topics for much longer. , the NFL needs something new to watch.
Just in time to explode the rise of the Legion, Goodell turned his attention to the defensive team. JJ Watt was the brand new face launched by the league.
Of course, Manning and Brady continued to shine for several more seasons, but Watt still lived up to expectations and became the representative of the new generation.
Unfortunately, Manning retired and Watt was reimbursed for two consecutive seasons due to injuries. The league once again faced a vacancy in hot topics. Although there was no need to worry about ratings, the situation at the commercial promotion level could not be smoothly opened-if a sport wants to be successful, To attract more viewers who are not interested in sports, you need idols and gods. This is true for any sport.
Not to mention, tennis, a sport that was originally limited to the elite, has suddenly become one of the sports with the strongest financial potential in the global market, even faintly surpassing single-player sports such as golf and boxing. This is because of the creation of gods.
"Roger Federer VS Rafael Nadal" in men's tennis, "Serena Williams VS Maria Sharapova" in women's tennis (Maria-Sharapova).
Four players with completely different styles, but they all collided and sparked on the court. Coupled with the careful creation and image promotion of brand sponsors, they created more than ten times the revenue and attention for tennis, and became the top in the world. sports.
Football is no exception.
Goodell himself majored in economics and started in the public relations department of the NFL. He has a clear mind on how to create gods and how to rely on the idol effect to expand influence and finally turn it into profits.
The NFL needs new idols and fresh blood.
It was at this juncture that Levi appeared.
Moreover, it lived up to expectations and made history with every step forward.
Originally, Goodell was seriously considering that Donald of the Los Angeles Rams could become the next face of the league, and the combination of "Los Angeles plus defensive end" should be able to detonate the market; but now it seems that Levi has taken the lead and stood out.
Looking at this game, Goodell didn’t even need to mobilize official news resources, and the social network platform was already blowing up.
Of course, if this year's Super Bowl matchup is "Kansas Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams," Goodell wouldn't mind making "Levi vs. Donald" the matchup of the next century.
After all, times create heroes, and the same goes for so-called idols. The right time, place, and people are indispensable.
However, the Los Angeles Rams had already lost an upset to the Atlanta Falcons in the previous game. Donald was eliminated first. Only the Kansas Chiefs continued to advance. Goodell was at a loss and could only go with the flow. "Levi VS Donald" could only I’m waiting for next season, but this season is still not over:
Levi brings so many surprises, so can they expect more?
It can also be seen from the post-match press conference——
Levi. Levi. Still Levi.
In the first half, the Kansas City Chiefs blossomed more and played very excitingly, showing their depth. However, in the second half, after an unexpected situation occurred, the nightmare of repeating the same mistakes once again grabbed the Kansas City Chiefs' throat.
At the critical moment, it was still Levi who stepped forward.
Whether it was the defensive team's decisive decision to stabilize the morale of the troops when they were shaken, or the incredible performance of the offensive team after they came on the scene again, they were undoubtedly the key figures in turning the game around.
Even Reid and Smith were full of praise for Levi in postgame interviews.
Reed even said a classic quote, "For the last wave of trick attacks, I can't think of a more perfect choice than Levi."
Smith: Arrow to the knee.
On social networks, countless animations and emoticons expressed the shock of the Kansas Chiefs' last offensive attack. The touchdown was exciting enough, but who would have thought that a two-point extra point attempt could be even more exciting!
Scary!
This is so exciting!
As a result, the craze on social networks breaks through the constraints and invades reality.
In the bustling place, media reporters surrounded Levi like wolves.
(End of chapter)