Chapter 562 Reunion with the mentor
Last season in the NCAA, the Alabama Crimson Tide stormed to the national championship game with a free kick in overtime to help the University of Georgia Bulldogs reach the top, completing a glorious three consecutive championships and once again establishing a dynasty.
It is very, very regretful that running back Jacobs lost to quarterback Mayfield in the Heisman Award selection and was not able to complete the unprecedented feat of three consecutive running backs, but Alabama is indeed at its peak.
Everything is on track.
Next, the Alabama Crimson Tide are ready to pursue their fourth consecutive championship.
It is conceivable that when Levi saw Burns in the coaching team, he was happy; but his first reaction was surprise and surprise.
After all, Burns, as a core member of the coaching staff who has been with Shaban for more than 12 years, should have had countless invitations from other NCAA teams and professional leagues over the years, but Burns is an unambitious person and he has no extravagant expectations for a head coaching job. , always content with the status quo.
Now, it actually appears here!
So, what happened?
Just now, Burns himself mentioned Shaban, but he did not expect that now that Levi mentioned Shaban, Burns would change his face without warning.
"Don't mention him to me, that guy is dizzy."
Levi:......
Burns saw the astonished expression on Levi's face and immediately restrained himself. Why did he scare the child? He looked around at the other coaches and players of the Kansas City Chiefs and quickly controlled his temper.
Originally, Burns wanted Levi to train directly and ignore other chores; but thinking about it, Levi is not an ordinary child and should not be distracted at will. If he continues to conceal the situation and the rumors spread to Levi's ears, it will not be good. .
then.
Burns motioned to the front, "Please show me the way."
Walk and talk.
"well."
With a sigh, Burns told it in as concise a manner as possible.
In the middle of last year's season, the Alabama Crimson Tide were on a winning streak, but Shaban had physical problems. He was almost hospitalized due to a heart condition, and he also realized that the pressure of the game was breaking down his body.
Also, energy is low.
This past season, the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm, although they have been victorious and still have advantages, have stumbled along the way and faced many challenges.
At that time, Shaban thought he should retreat and turn around at his peak.
Shaban is 68 years old this year and has already reached retirement age. He has left countless records in the NCAA and is now at an insurmountable peak. Instead of being expelled in embarrassment when he is on the decline, it is better to leave a legacy when he is brilliant. An admirable and respectful figure.
Burns agreed -
Burns is only one year younger than Shaban and is 67 years old this year.
Burns is indifferent to fame and wealth, and has no big aspirations or ambitions. Although he is somewhat reluctant to part with the young running backs on the team, when it comes to retirement, he seems to be very straightforward and turns around.
then.
In the second half of the season, Shaban and Burns began to train their successors. Even if they left the University of Alabama, they did not want the Crimson Tide Storm to get into trouble. Shaban even announced that he would choose a successor within the team——
In the NCAA, Shaban is the king.
Being able to take over from Shaban at this time will not only serve as the head coach of the Crimson Tide Storm, but will also attract the attention of the NCAA and NFL. This is an excellent opportunity for a career breakthrough, and all coaches are ready to take action.
Eighteen kinds of martial arts are revealed.
Everything came to a perfect ending like a Hollywood fairy tale. The Alabama Crimson Tide narrowly defeated the National Championship in overtime to complete three consecutive championships, bringing a successful end to Shaban's legendary coaching career.
If Shaban retires.
However, no.
Shaban regretted it. After the Red Tide Storm reached the top, Shaban felt energetic again, and the stimulation of his blood boiling and heart pounding made him unable to turn away easily.
Shaban decided to stay again.
Because of this incident, Shaban and Burns had a dispute.
Burns believes that the members of the coaching staff will definitely feel a sense of betrayal. They will express themselves one by one, and even attack their competitors overtly or covertly, aiming at the position of successor; if Shaban stays, the team will The atmosphere will fall apart.
Shaban doesn't care, this is his team, this is his legacy, his kingdom. If he doesn't give it to them, they can't take it away. He is the only one with decision-making power. He even said something that hurt Burns. ——
"Including you."
Burns was really angry. He was ready to retire anyway. He had a falling out with Shaban, slammed the door, and left the team.
Burns submitted his letter of resignation, and it took the University of Alabama less than an hour to complete all the procedures. This was obviously Shaban's instruction. This cut off Burns's last trace of attachment and turned around to leave.
And the red tide storm was as expected.
Shaban's announcement of his decision to stay caused an earthquake. However, Shaban showed his decisive side and directly cleared most of the coaching team and reorganized the coaching team in the ruins. Before causing more chaos, the University of Alabama had entered Preparations for the new season.
As Burns said, in the NCAA, Shaban is the king.
At the same time, Burns, who was idle at home and entering retirement life, was content. Although the invitations continued, Burns refused them all. It was not until the Kansas Chiefs who urgently needed a running back coach after completing the internal reforms of the coaching staff that they showed up, and Veach personally came to visit. Visited Burns.
No one knows what Veitch and Burns said.
Burns had no intention of telling Levi either.
However, perhaps some truth can be gleaned from the look of relief Burns looked at Levi.
"...Coach, are you sure it doesn't matter?" Levi did not hide his concern, "Coach Shaban was just impulsive, and he may have regretted it."
Burns waved his hand, "Kid, life is short, and I don't want to waste time on regrets and hesitation."
Seeing that Levi was still about to speak, Burns had already changed the subject, "Let's see how to make full use of your abilities this year."
"How about it? What kind of training did you do during the offseason?"
Burns is still Burns, his eyes light up when he talks about running backs, like a child's, with a sincerity that never fades.
As he spoke, he looked at Levi carefully, wishing to start training immediately; but at the same time, he was immersed in his own world and completely forgot himself.
He obviously asked Li Wei, but didn't give Li Wei a chance to answer.
"That's right, there's another surprise this time."
Levi: And?
"Ronnie, hey, Ronnie, aren't you going to say hello to the old man?"
Looking along Burns' line of sight, Levi saw a figure.
He was slightly startled.
The sun shines in front of you, piercing your eyes, causing a faint sting, and your eyes feel warm.
Because the sun is too glaring, that must be why.
The tip of his nose was slightly sore, but the smile still crept up to the corner of his mouth and fully bloomed, looking at the slightly uneasy figure with a reserved smile in front of him.
"Hey, Master, it seems that you have chosen a path of no return after all."
ha.
Ronnie Clark couldn't hold it back, and laughter burst into his chest.
(End of chapter)