Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 158 No Regrets
Levi left.

Shaban stood in front of the office window, watching Levi's back as he left. He could see Clark coming towards him and greeting Levi warmly.

It seems that they should have agreed in advance to do some training, with Clark as his training partner, and Levi has already started preparing for the draft.

When players enter the professional league, their fate is out of the control of the head coach. After all, the professional league is a game of capital, and individual strength is ultimately insignificant in the face of huge capital. The same is true of the top-down dilemma facing running backs from the NFL to the NCAA.

Last year, Shaban was worried about Derrick Henry - sure enough, Henry hit the rookie wall and didn't perform much in his rookie season.

This year, Shaban began to worry about Levi.

But this time, Shaban had a hunch that Levi's NFL career might be slightly different; now, he was not a coach, but a football fan, quietly watching the development of events and the progress of history, and was fortunate to be able to watch from a close distance.

The second act of the battle has just begun.

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On the training ground, dull thumping sounds and rapid breathing were intertwined. Finally, another set of training was finished and Clark sat down suddenly.

Looking up at Levi, who was stretching his legs and relaxing his muscles with a relaxed look on his face, 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 mumbling to himself made Levi turn his head and look at him, "Master, have you finally learned how to joke now?"

The tone of voice clearly teased Clark's humor, which was not funny at all.

Clark touched his head and chuckled twice, his emotions slowly settled down amidst the burning panting, "Huh, I wonder how Josh's examination is going."

Jacobs went to the hospital for a follow-up check today.

For competitive sports, knee injuries are always one of the most complicated and troublesome problems. From football to basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc., countless players have been completely ruined by knee injuries. Football is no exception. Jacobs' situation is really worrying.

Li Wei felt a little heavy when talking about this, but he still took a deep breath. "The test results in Tampa Bay were positive. The doctor said it might take three to six months. Today is a re-examination, and further detailed examination. We should have a positive belief."

Levi turned around and looked at Clark, "Master, don't worry, he won't give up easily. He has been fighting all the time. He is stronger than all of us. Even if he is alone, he has been persisting and fighting. 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 holding on."

"Me too."

After a pause, Clark originally thought that everything would be very simple and easy. He had already made the decision and there was no need to hum anymore. But when the time came, he found that his heart was beating very fast and an indescribable sourness and bitterness instantly concentrated on his nose.

However, Clark did not back down.

He raised his head, basking in the sunlight, and looked towards Levi.

"I will officially retire from football at the end of next year's season."

The words were finally spoken, and the heavy weight that was pressing on my chest was lifted, and I couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

"This shouldn't really be considered retirement, because I never really had a professional career." Clark concealed his sigh and smiled widely.

Levi was stunned, but he could taste too many complex flavors in Clark's understated tone——

The cruelty of competitive sports, including Jacobs' injury, Clark's helplessness, and the reality that Levi will soon face. Levi raised his lips and showed a faint smile, "Master, how many NCAA players' careers have been vetoed by you? After all, not everyone can become an American champion, and not everyone can run for the winning touchdown in the finals."

Clark was also stunned, then chuckled, "Really? Let's make it official. I will retire at the end of next season."

Although Levi wanted to persuade Clark to try harder and fight harder, the words did not come out of his mouth in the end, because he believed that no one would be more regretful, more heartbroken, and more reluctant than Clark for making such a choice. All the sighs and loneliness were hidden behind his smile.

Without warning, the word "graduation" hit them hard.

On the day of graduation from university, they will leave the ivory tower of school, go their separate ways, and embark on a new journey. Life will officially begin.

Levi looked at Clark, "Do you have any idea about the next step after retirement?"

Clark sat cross-legged on the floor, feeling a little more relaxed. "Not yet. I'm thinking about maybe becoming a real estate agent, or maybe learning a skill, like car repair or plumbing."

Li Wei, "Master, what's your major in college?"

Clark, "Ah, I forgot, I'm a college student, right? I still have a diploma, um, maybe I should rethink it."

Levi shook his head slightly, "We are at the University of Alabama right now, literally, and I don't think the other students will like your attitude."

Clark, "Haha, sorry, sorry."

"But there's still a year until graduation next year. There's no need to rush for now. At least, the Rangers will still need your help next season. The Crimson Tide's ground offense depends on you."

"After a year of twists and turns, we are back to square one and facing the same situation again, right? However, there will be no second Levi this time. Otherwise, Levi, you should not participate in the draft. Ah, no no no, 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 our signature, more and more outstanding talents will apply to our school, forming a virtuous circle."

"Well, last year we had Henry, this year we have me, and next year we have the Master, right? Three in a row."

"Haha, even in my dreams, I wouldn't dream something so outrageous."

"What? You don't dare to dream? You still have to have dreams, what if they come true?"

"Of course, I still believe in dreams, Levi. I believe that dreams exist and that they can come true. I will still cheer for you and Henry. But for me, the dream of playing football should be over. I have persisted long enough and fought hard enough. All that should be achieved has been achieved. As for those that have not been achieved, I will just keep them as a thought. I am very satisfied."

The sunlight fell softly and brightly on Clark, and sadness and bitterness, sigh and loss disappeared in the warm halo.

Then Clark regained his smile and confidence.

Perhaps, they will embark on different journeys in life, but they will all move forward in their own way.

Clark looked at Levi and said, "Even if I change the track, I can still move forward. Have you forgotten? I am also a member of the Red Tide Storm."

He gently clenched his fists, a smile spread, "Roar, red tide."

Youth, leave no regrets.

Second update today.

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