American winner takes all

Chapter 370: Capturing a pretty girl and pursuing her dreams...

When Michael Ovitz talked about CKE's business situation, Ethan discovered that the matter was much more serious than he imagined.

There is no doubt that Michael Ovitz is a rich man. As a Hollywood boss and the most famous "broker", his family is certainly well-off.

But if he continues to throw money away like this, he won't be able to sustain it this year, and he may end up with a cabbage-price transfer and exit in despair.

"Get rid of those technical staff, you have to sell Lynx Technology Company." Ethan thought for a while and said.

The technology company founded by Michael Ovitz involves video compression and rebroadcasting. It belongs to the upstream of the entertainment industry and requires too much research and development costs. The main losses mainly come from this aspect.

"You can still get a good price this year, but that won't necessarily happen next year. If Microsoft is judged to be a monopoly by the federal court, it will most likely cause panic among investors." Ethan tried to say. The year 2000 was when the Internet bubble was at its peak.

"Where to sell it?" Michael Ovitz asked.

"Silicon Valley, of course."

"But..." Michael Ovitz was still a little reluctant.

"It's nothing, I don't want to be buried with you." Ethan interrupted him.

Michael Ovitz muttered and had no choice but to agree to Ethan's request.

Ethan also decided to ask his brother William to find a buyer in Silicon Valley as soon as possible.

"In addition, artist management organizations should also streamline their staff. It is better to disband them directly..."

"Absolutely not, this is the key to the group!"

"No, you are." Ethan pointed at him.

"The business of representing artists cannot be thrown away."

"I didn't ask you to throw it away. Do you know Lisa Vigil? Why not let her take care of this. This will save you a lot of money."

"You are more hateful than those who slandered me." Michael Ovitz shouted.

"I'm not interested in the few small roles you have now. I'm just helping you streamline your business! You should put all your attention on the other two businesses."

"The Angels Cheerleading Team will have a big event next year, and I just need a good enough program producer. Instead of looking for someone else, why not you?" Ethan tried.

The previous director Vaughan from Palyboy made a mess in his performance, and Ethan may not be too reassured by him.

"What program?"

"A reality show for team selection." Ethan said without hesitation.

A few years later, DCC had a TV show called "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team." This show is an evergreen tree, with a total of 16 seasons and 140 broadcasts. Episode, but the broadcast platform is a paid channel-Country Music Television (CMT), and the target audience is also older white male fans with red necks.

In Ethan's vision, "Building a Team" should be aimed at young audiences, and should be broadcast on national channels. The format should also be larger, from auditions, to recruitment, to elimination.

This kind of form will be ruined in the future, creating XXX, Son of XX, etc., but don't forget that it is 2000, and even "American Idol" will not appear until next year. This kind of idol cultivation is a personal matter for the audience. Fresh program type.

"We can offer sky-high salaries to the team members who win in the end, and package them with words like 'realize the dream.' There must be a script in the process, and these players must conflict, but try not to show any traces. Capture horses and pretty girls. , Chasing Dreams, Cultivating. "What do you think?" Ethan asked.

"Did you come up with this?" Michael Ovitz looked at Ethan with wide eyes, and grabbed Ethan's shoulders the next second. All I have to say is: you are a fucking genius.

"I just feel that these players train hard enough on weekdays, and the documentary can only record it and lacks enough entertainment properties."

"If the effect is good, we can even create a similar format for the Angels' preseason training camp." Ethan had an idea.

When other teams officially decided to invest more in cheerleading, Ethan was once again at the forefront of these teams.

"This program must be of the highest industry standards, with sophisticated production and the most suitable guests. I will provide sufficient budget." Ethan continued.

Ethan wasn't sure the show would be successful, but he was willing to take the risk.

This is an out-and-out big project for Michael Ovitz. When no one in Hollywood buys his account, Ethan is undoubtedly a help in times of need. If this show can be successful, it will be a beautiful turnaround for Michael Ovitz!
Michael Ovitz has already begun envisioning the original format for the show and is preparing to begin assembling the production team upon his return to Los Angeles.

“There are still many opportunities for cooperation in the future.” Ethan finally said.

A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even though Michael Ovitz is now dead, he is of great value to Ethan.

·
After returning from Florida, Grace also told Ethan the good news - the home court for next season has been secured.

Memorial Stadium in downtown Los Angeles is excited to welcome the Angels to its home for the next few seasons.

Memorial Stadium is a historical landmark in Los Angeles and even the United States. It was originally built to commemorate veterans of World War I. This is also the origin of the name of the stadium.

This stadium is a product of the "Roaring 20s". Since it was put into use in 1923, the stadium has hosted the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics twice (1923, 1984). The shape is inspired by the Yale bowl, and it is also known as the "Colosseum" among the people.

Since major renovations in 1964, the stadium has been able to accommodate more than 100 spectators. In 000, another US$93 million was spent on renovations. The stands were replaced with individual seats, and the restrooms and locker rooms were more modern.

This was once the home stadium of the Rams, but due to the broadcast blockade, the Rams chose to move away in the 80s. The MLB's Dodgers also used this as their home stadium until a dedicated stadium was built.

"The stadium is currently jointly owned by the California Agricultural Society of Region VI, the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles, with the University of Southern California (USC) Auxiliary Services Department responsible for day-to-day management and operations. It has served as the home court of the University of Southern California in recent years."

"Now I know why the other party welcomes us to settle in." Ethan laughed.

The Rose Bowl is the home court of UCLA. If the Angels can be poached from their arch-rival, USC is certainly willing to do so.

And the Angels' current performance is not bad, with high attendance. This is a considerable income for the Memorial Stadium, which cannot undertake commercial activities due to its status.

Before the Angels, Memorial Stadium had also opened its arms to some minor league teams, such as the Los Angeles Flames of the United League (UL) or the Los Angeles Dragons of the Spring Football League. No matter how you look at it, the Angels are better than this. The two teams are much better.

"We can promise higher rent, but we also have to get more rights. Sponsor's advertisements can be displayed in the stadium, and the parking fees outside the stadium must also be divided accordingly." Ethan mentioned.

The Angels have made a name for themselves after just one season. This is where the confidence lies, and Ethan is no longer as cautious as he was last year.

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The stadium for the new season has been secured, and the construction of the real home stadium will begin this year. In addition, the cheerleading team's TV program has also begun preparations. Ethan is full of confidence for next season. But at this moment, he has to focus mainly on the playoffs this season.

In the next playoff divisional round, several favorites including the Rams, Colts, and Jaguars will appear.

This year's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington (state) Redskins in the National League are not as dazzling as the above-mentioned teams, but they are also capable of competing for the championship.

The Angels' opponent a few days later was the Jacksonville Jaguars, whom they had met in the regular season. During the regular season, the Jaguars sent three quarterbacks with completely different styles, and the Angels finally won a thrilling victory.

"I wonder what special tactics the Jaguars will use this time..." Ethan subconsciously said to Andy during training.

In response, Andy asked the assistant coach to hand Ethan a pamphlet.

Ethan opened it and found that it was packed with predictions about the Jaguars' potential tactics.

"I asked several assistant coaches to sort out every tactic used before, including the quarterback and coach, overnight, and after I personally screened it, what I can guarantee is that the tactics used by Jacksonville in the next game will be the same. In this booklet," Andy said confidently.

"Why do you say that?" Ethan asked.

"It's very simple. The difference between Jacksonville and other teams is the depth of tactics. I have to admit that Tom Coughlin is an excellent coach. He is good at utilizing the strengths of his players. This year's Jaguars have a quarterback with different characteristics. For the base, multiple sets of tactics have been developed. It seems dazzling, but this is also Jacksonville's disadvantage. Those technical positions need to adapt to too many tactics, which limits their imagination on the court. "

Andy simplified a complex issue. Of course, this booklet also condensed the efforts of the assistant coaches. I don’t know how much hair they lost in the past few days. Only NFL teams with deep pockets can use this "exhaustive" method to study their opponents.

"I've asked Rhodes to use this book and try to get the defense to cover every play possible."

"Of course, the Jaguars may also use some relatively rare tactics on the field, which requires the coach's adaptability and on-the-spot command. This work will be done by me. I will understand all the rare tactics before the game starts. ." Andy touched his nose.

"Andy, you are definitely the best coach in the NFL! I will give you a salary increase next year." Ethan said with a smile.

"I would be happier if you could participate in more training." Andy raised his eyebrows.

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When he actually arrived on the field, Ethan realized that what Andy said was true.

The Jacksonville Jaguars seem to have used dazzling tactics, but in fact they are the same old tactics they have used before, but after being re-spliced, they look like new tactics.

Compared with the chaos in the last meeting, this time the Angels' defensive team was very comfortable. They caused great resistance to the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense.

With the defensive team helping him reduce the pressure, the offensive team led by Ethan also seemed more relaxed.

Ethan keeps the pace slow and even occasionally makes risky attempts. He doesn't have to worry about the chain reaction of the next punt.

The unscrupulous Ethan became more and more open-minded, and his iconic running ball appeared on the field again.

The Angels only led by three points in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the lead further expanded. In the third quarter, the gap widened. In the fourth quarter, Ethan used the "80 Raid" to completely kill the game.

After the game, Ethan received the results of several other games.

The focus battle between the Minnesota Vikings and the Rams was hearty, with both sides bombarding and attacking wildly. In the end, the Rams ended with a 49-37 victory.

In the first half of the National League, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Washington Redskins by one point, 14-13. Just comparing the scores in the two games, you will know that the level is not on the same line at all. There seems to be no suspense in the National League finals. , the Rams can be said to have confirmed their entry into Super Bowl XXXIV.

On the American League side, the Tennessee Titans created an upset. They won 19-16 on the road and defeated the Indianapolis Colts.

"Shit!" Ethan was a little disappointed after hearing the news.

He also wants to take revenge with his own hands this year.

Now it seems we can only wait until next season.

With the two teams participating in the American League finals also confirmed, tickets for Super Bowl XXXIV seem to be waving to Ethan again.

"I think this year's Angels team can be described as lucky." Holmgren couldn't help laughing.

At the beginning of the season, he never imagined that the Angels would be able to participate in the American League Finals.

It could even go one step further and make it to the Super Bowl.

"Luck does exist, but without enough strength, no matter how good luck you have, it's useless." Andy shook his head.

"If you ask me, the Angels are nothing compared to last year's Cowboys." Holmgren responded immediately.

If last year's NFL could be called a hundred flowers blooming, this year's NFL is dominated by the Rams, who are clearly on a higher level than other teams.

Part of the reason is due to the addition of two new teams, and star players are further dispersed among the teams. Part of the reason is due to the replacement of old and new at the league level. The 75 generation represented by Ethan began to enter the league.

"No matter what happened last year, I only know that there is only one championship every year. Ethan, if you can reach the Super Bowl this time, or even win back-to-back Super Bowls, you will create a dynasty, your own dynasty." Andy looked at Ethan.

No quarterback in history has won consecutive Super Bowls with different teams, and Ethan is on the path to making history.

But then again, Ethan also knows how difficult it is.

Even Peyton Manning couldn't beat the "leaf pass" that had high hopes before, and now Eason has no idea how to face the Rams.

Do we still have to rely on the "jet screen"? The Angels did not use other tactics well, and the opponents wanted to target them easily.

It can be said that it is somewhat of a fluke that the Angels have reached this point.

"Let's think about how to defeat the Tennessee Titans first." Ethan shook his head.

·
The capital of Tennessee, Nashville.

"We lost to the Angels in the regular season, and the next game will be a good opportunity for us to get revenge." Head coach Jeff Fisher looked at the players in front of him.

When the Angels' head coach began to feel lucky, the Tennessee Titans had already begun preparing for the game.

"I admit that I made mistakes in my tactical judgment in the original game, but God gave us a new opportunity. I decided to use our best tactics in the next game..."

(End of this chapter)