American winner takes all

Chapter 261 More than Players (12)

"The 62nd Class of Ironman came to an end. Ethan O'Connor continued his hot form and led Alabama to a complete victory on the road. In this game, Ethan O'Connell made many exquisite passes. It can be said that he is heading towards this year's championship again. The Heisman Trophy takes a vital step forward."

Matt Millen sums up after the game.The live broadcast screen was now facing Ethan who had finished the game.

"Ethan, in the predictions of many media organizations, you will be the winner of this year's Heisman Trophy. What do you think about this?"

Penny, the resident reporter on the sidelines, found Ethan in the crowd as Alabama returned to the locker room and handed him the microphone.

"Until the award is officially awarded, everything is unknown." Ethan did not show much joy.

The Heisman Trophy, including the Outland Trophy, the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Walter Camp Award and almost all college player awards are awarded after the season ends and before the bowl game begins, which is about a month later.

While the Heisman Trophy is college football's highest individual honor, Ethan is more concerned about something else.

After a hurried interview with Penny, Ethan went straight back to the locker room and was not going to attend the post-game press conference.

"Ethan, Tennessee lost to us before, this year the University of Alabama will successfully defend the title!"

"This is my first season in college, and I actually won the championship directly. It seems like a dream."

"It's like a dream? Come on, how many times have you appeared this year? You should thank Ethan."

The teammates talked a lot, and as soon as they won the Iron Fist, they began to dream about the Southeastern Conference championship in the future.Ethan left first after changing his clothes.

In a coffee shop not far from Jordan Hill Stadium, Ethan met Rose, who was wearing casual clothes, a cap and sunglasses.

"I didn't expect you to look quite beautiful after taking off that suit and uniform." Ethan looked at the person opposite.

Ethan didn't meet Rose often. He mostly saw the director of the disciplinary committee on TV. At that time, she always wore the matching uniform of an NCAA official with the NCAA crest on her chest. , the hair is also pulled into a bun on the head, giving off a mature feeling.

At this time, Rose had disheveled hair and looked at least five years younger than on TV.

Rose kept a straight face and didn't look like she was going to say anything to Ethan.

"If you want to be a tainted witness, I will welcome it, but if you want to take advantage of this moment to strike up a conversation, I advise you to shut up."

Ethan shrugged.

"I want to meet the current president of the NCAA, Cedric Dempsey, not a little guy like you. Maybe Roger misunderstood what I meant." Ethan shook his head.

"You'd better go back, please."

Rose frowned slightly and continued: "My surname is Dempsey. My father asked me to come here."

Ethan didn't expect that this former assistant prosecutor was still a rich young lady.

Since Cedric sent his daughter here, it proves that this matter can continue to be discussed.

Thinking of this, Ethan felt a little relieved.

"Now that you are the director of the disciplinary committee, it will be easier. I hope you can secretly launch an investigation into Roy Kramer."

The position of president of a college athletic league can be very powerful.

Some league presidents are just stewards of each university and are responsible for distributing money every year.

But things like Roy Kramer are different. He is responsible for the media negotiations of the Southeastern Conference and coordinates all decisions of the Southeastern Conference. Other schools can only passively accept it. As for how much money they can get each year, that's not it. Depends on what Roy Kramer means.

"You mean, he is as unclean as you?" Rose said with a hint of joking.

You are really upright.

Ethan had to change his words: "No matter what you think of me, Roy Kramer is not clean either."

"On the contrary, he is very clean. In the past few years, the NCAA has secretly conducted many rounds of secret investigations on the presidents of major leagues. Roy Kramer is the cleanest one. He neither accepts benefits nor accepts benefits." He is greedy for pleasure and only plans for the development of the Southeastern Conference. Even in the negotiations for the BCS series, he did not get any benefits. Currently, he and his wife still live in the old house from 25 years ago. The driving price is less than [-]. A dollar Toyota is different than you." Rose shared a personal story about Roy Kramer.

"My car was given to me by someone else. Is there any problem?" Ethan asked.

Indeed, Ethan did not buy his car himself, and as for the profits from the bowl game, it has nothing to do with Ethan on the surface.Grace is the chairperson of the Independence Bowl Organizing Committee, which she personally owns.

"Humph, your problem is just that it hasn't been exposed yet. Sooner or later I will find out." Rose sneered.

Stubborn woman.

"Since Roy Kramer himself is clean, then go check his descendants, his son, daughter, and his wife." Ethan gave a new direction.

"The NCAA does not have this right." Rose shook her head.

The NCAA is just an organization. The internal investigation only focuses on the position itself and has no right to cover family members.

"Emergency times call for extraordinary means. I think this is what your father meant when he sent you here."

"As a former lawyer and district attorney, I say no." Rose shook her head.

At this point, the negotiations have reached a deadlock. It is obvious that Ethan's arrangement violated her principles.

"Even if this will make your father leave the NCAA?" Ethan said the price of her doing so.

"Yes, even if my father will be forced to leave. As the director of the NCAA Disciplinary Committee, I am only responsible for the terms of the NCAA."

"What if I want you to do all this as your father's daughter?" Ethan suddenly said.

"You used to be a lawyer, right? Maybe there are other channels for investigation?"

Rose fell silent.

"I'm waiting for your good news." Ethan stood up and left.

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December 12, Atlanta, Skydome, Southeastern Conference Championship Game.

Section IV.

The football cut through the dome of the sky, spinning at high speed. After breaking away from Ethan's hands, it took a special route with almost no arc, straight along the middle, passing through many defensive players including the striker, towards Tennessee's The deep zone flew over.At the same time, Alabama's wide receiver Marvin Harrison had completed his turn and began to make a large lateral shift, leaving the corner marking him behind.

The football was about to fly off the sideline. At this time, Marvin also rushed to the sideline, jumped up, took the football off, turned around without stopping, and ran towards the nearby formation.

At this time, the corner position guarding him has been stretched out a whole length. As for the safety guard and the free position at the end, they are further away, and no one can interfere with Marvin Harrison.

Accompanied by the exclamations of tens of thousands of Alabama fans and the silence of tens of thousands of Tennessee fans, this young man from New Orleans, who is also from Peyton Manning, finally walked into the zone with a football in one arm.

At this time, there were 3 minutes and 56 seconds left before the end of the game. As Alabama scored another touchdown, the score climbed to 48 points, while Tennessee's score on the other side was only a pitiful 21 points.

There was no suspense about the outcome. Ethan alone threw two touchdown passes in the first half, plus ran for another touchdown with his legs. In the third quarter, he once again contributed a running touchdown. .

As for the remaining touchdowns, they were all organized and supported by Ethan. It can be said that his presence penetrated every corner of this game.

"Ethan O'Connor used his perfect personal performance to completely lose the suspense of the Heisman Award a few days later!" Matt Millen looked particularly excited.

Amid the celebrations of his teammates, Ethan lifted the trophy symbolizing the Southeastern Conference championship. Just like last year, he was also awarded the championship game MVP.There is a high probability that next week he will be the Southeastern Conference MVP again just like last year.

Compared with the celebrating Alabama players, Tennessee's teammates naturally felt extremely lonely.

Peyton Manning looked at Ethan not far away, and couldn't help but think of the nightmare he had.

The nightmare came true.

Peyton Manning shook his head somewhat lonely.

Even if he tried hard enough, he still couldn't compare to Ethan.

If your football talent is a "gift from God", then God's biggest punishment is to meet a player with more talent.

Peyton Manning exhaled a breath of turbid air, and the loneliness in his heart was like the ancient oriental story "How can there be brightness when there is beauty".

On the way back to the locker room, he didn't talk to anyone. After entering the locker room, he changed clothes silently.

"Payton, someone is looking for you." His teammate suddenly said.

"Who?" Payton raised his head, his eyes a little red.

"Yes... he is your old rival." His teammates' expressions looked unhappy.

Him?What is he doing here at this time?Want to see the loneliness of your defeated general?

Peyton Manning laughed, covered his face with clothes, rubbed it hard a few times, then got up and walked out of the locker room.

Ethan O'Connor was standing at the corner, leaning against the wall, folding his arms. When he saw him coming out, he nodded slightly to himself.

"No one can stay in shape all the time. One day I will defeat you." Peyton Manning looked grim.

Even at this time, he has not given up.

Originally he thought Ethan was going to say something harsh in return, but he saw Ethan just nodded and even showed a smile on his face.

"That's good." Ethan put down his arm and looked at Manning.

Peyton realized that this was not ridicule, but... genuine enjoyment.

It was as if he was afraid of completely giving in.

When he thought of this, Payton felt a chill for no reason.

"Don't think so much. In addition to defeating me, you can also defeat others. Besides, I have something to tell you."

"Next season, the NCAA will most likely release players' NIL rights, which are image rights. Maybe a sponsor will be interested in you. Ahem, I know an agent in Hollywood. She is interested in entering the field of sports agency. Mine Leave the business preparation to her, and she can guarantee that you can earn this amount next year." Ethan raised a finger.

"If possible, I will ask her secretary to contact you tonight, and the other party will introduce you to the corresponding terms of the agency contract in detail. Please note that everything I say is legal and compliant, and will be approved by the NCAA next year. Yes, there is no risk to you. Think about how much your parents spent to train you? Don’t you want to repay them? And those young college girls, use the money you earn to buy a tractor-trailer The wind’s sports car…”

Ethan was moved with emotion and reason, and elaborated on the various benefits that would be brought about after signing the brokerage contract.

"..." This made Peyton Manning feel speechless.

The first thing Ethan thought about after the game was not about winning or losing or football, but about signing an agency contract.

But having said that, even if this matter really goes in the direction Ethan said, how could he sign with the same agent as his opponent?
While Peyton Manning was thinking about it, he still heard Ethan chattering. At this time, he looked completely like a businessman, not an athlete.

"Ethan, I have to congratulate you in advance on winning the Heisman Award." Peyton Manning said.

"Thank you, but I heard that there is no bonus for the Heisman Award at all." Ethan shook his head, looking a little annoyed.

"But after winning the Heisman Award, his fame will reach a higher level, which will be great for making money." Then I heard Ethan mutter in a low voice.

Peyton Manning couldn't help but laugh.

The Ethan O'Connor he knew was a guy who would do whatever it took to win or lose, and never flinched.

Only now do I realize...the so-called victory or defeat, the so-called honor, are not as important as money in Ethan's eyes.

"If you can sign the contract, in exchange, I can give you the Heisman Award next year." Ethan even put forward new conditions.

Payton shook his head, he just wanted to get it with his strength.

"You should talk to my parents about the signing." Peyton Manning chose to give Ethan his father's phone number.

The goal was achieved, and Ethan left with satisfaction.

Watching Ethan's leaving figure, Payton felt pity for the first time.

Such a talented young man can only think about making money. If he continues like this, he will never be able to reach his full potential.

But then I thought about it, Ethan not only has talent, but also has a good business acumen. What kind of chemical reaction will the combination of the two create?
Payton can't accurately judge Ethan's future, but one thing can be confirmed, Ethan's upper limit is not just as simple as a player.

(End of this chapter)