Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 42 Ground Threat
"Hey, tough guy."

Levi still couldn't remember Allen's name. He really didn't mean to do that, but he just couldn't remember it. Anyway, Allen also liked the nickname of "macho" very much. Just before the defensive team was about to go on the court, he called out to Allen.

Not only Allen, but No. 10 Foster, Humphrey and others also stopped.

Li Wei smiled and said, "Did you see that? Mr. Watson."

Following Levi's line of sight, all the defensive players looked towards the Clemson dugout across the court, and then they could see Watson with a relaxed look on his face.

He took off his helmet and equipment, now wearing a close-fitting sweat-absorbing quick-drying clothes. He spread his hands on the back of the chair, crossed his legs, and was chatting and laughing with his teammates, as if he was on vacation in Cancun.

Even though the Crimson Tide had just scored a touchdown, he remained indifferent.

"That gentleman was on vacation and thought we couldn't threaten their victory. Even though their defense lost a touchdown, he believed their backup offense could continue to maintain its advantage."

"Hey, gentlemen, why don't we prove ourselves with actual actions, make that gentleman jump up and down, and then put on our equipment again and go on stage."

"What do you think?"

This scene is more effective than any words.

The Crimson Tide defense team was full of enthusiasm and fighting spirit.

Allen turned to look at Levi, his eyes revealing the confidence of an absolute strong man, "Why don't we compete and see who can make Mr. Watson jump first?"

Levi gave a thumbs up, "Be careful, our offense has already scored a point."

Allen didn't say anything else. He waved his hand and the defensive team came on the court.

Indeed, in the training match, the reserve team won the victory, and the main defensive team gave up a touchdown at the beginning and the end respectively, which was not a good performance; but don’t forget that the overall performance of the defensive team was very tough, whether it was the main team or the substitutes, and the only uncertain factor was Levi.

In the first half today, the defense team had no way to deal with Watson's individual performance. Now that the main defense team has finally come on the court, they are also holding their breath.

The Tigers' offense did not use Watson in the second half, but followed the practice of warm-up games and used different lineups to test different tactical combinations. But Levi was right, they should have targeted Watson.

Regardless of victory or defeat, fighting against the strongest opponent and challenging one's own limits is the most exciting part of competitive sports.

Alan, be ready.

The Tigers' offensive team is both made and broken by Watson.

The most obvious thing is that once Watson is not on the court, the aggressiveness and pressure of the entire tactics drop sharply, and it is obvious that the situation cannot be controlled.

In addition, even if Watson is on the court, as long as Watson is clamped down on one point, the diversity of the offensive tactics will immediately decline and the power will be greatly reduced.

The Tigers' offense's reliance on Watson is somewhat similar to the Crimson Tide's reliance on Derrick Henry, but the Tigers' reliance is obviously stronger.

Sweeney presumably knew this as well, and chose the Crimson Tide as the opponent for the warm-up match in the hope of honing the tactics of the second and third offensive lineups.

however--

It is still difficult.

The Tigers' second quarterback Kelly Bryant, like Watson, is also a new generation running quarterback. He is currently a freshman, but his gap is quite obvious.

Putting aside his physical fitness for the moment, Bryant's biggest problem compared to Watson is timing. He can't figure out when to pass the ball, when to run the ball, and when to break through with the ball.

On the one hand it is experience; on the other hand it is talent.

The Crimson Tide's front-line intensive defense put Bryant under tremendous pressure. Allen and his teammates did not seek to break the pocket and sack the quarterback, but simply kept exerting pressure, forcing Bryant to make quick decisions and then fall into panic.

No matter what choice Bryant makes, it is like walking on a high-altitude tightrope, trembling and precarious, especially in the short and medium passing areas where the troops are stockpiled, both passing and running the ball face severe challenges.

In baseball, this is the pitcher's term for getting the batter out; in football, it means the defense successfully completes third down and forces the opponent to punt on fourth down.

Four gears and seven numbers.

Moreover, the kick-off position was at the front of their own end zone. The Tigers' offense did not dare to take any risks and could only punt, giving the ball back to the Crimson Tide.

When he left the court, Allen took off his helmet, his face full of smiles. He raised his chin high and looked at Levi confidently and proudly.

Levi understood, picked up his helmet, stepped onto the court, and raised his right hand high -

Snapped!
Levi and Allen high-fived in the air and switched positions.

The Crimson Tide’s intra-team competition, “Offense Group VS Defense Group”: “1:1”.

When the Crimson Tide offense came on the court again, the tactical changes of the Tiger defense could be seen, and Sweeney showed his courage.

Sweeney also noticed Levi's outstanding performance. The University of Alabama has always been a traditional running back school. Their ground offense is indeed excellent. Levi alone successfully sounded the alarm bell in Sweeney's mind.

As a result, the Tigers' defensive team's ground defense on the front line was obviously tightened. The front-line defensive players led by No. 99 Farrell tightened their pocket positions. As long as the running back got the ball, the defensive players would move forward one after another to form a human wave tactic, and the heavy and solid defense would cut off the ground road.

Levi faces many difficulties.

As mentioned before, Levi is not a strong quarterback like Derrick Henry who can capture cities and strongholds. It is difficult for him to play to his strengths among the layers of meat shields. Jacobs, Clark, Emmons and others are not of this type either. This is the dilemma of the Crimson Tide.

At first, the most direct reason Burns saw Levi was Levi's instantaneous explosive power. In a short distance, Levi had the ability to rush forward.

Not a lot of yards, maybe two or three, released in an instant and then intercepted. Maybe not as strong as Derrick Henry, but still able to make up for the shortcomings of the Red Tide's ground offense.

Moreover, Levi is always able to use his observation and judgment to make the right choice, and two or three codes may turn into four or five codes or even more.

at the same time!

The Crimson Tide took advantage of Levi's personal ability - occasionally switching Emmons' rotation, and the threat of ground offense firmly grasped the attention of the Tigers' defensive team.

Pay attention to one thing and lose another.

Instead, the Crimson Tide opened up the game on the passing end.

Sweeney is convinced that the Red Tide's passing attack is weak, and coupled with Bateman's mediocre passing accuracy, the defensive front line and linebackers are more focused on ground offense, giving the ball some space, and the frontcourt pressure and tight defense tactics do not create enough pressure.

Even if Bateman is allowed to pass the ball, the passing offense may not be able to perform to its full potential.

However, Sweeney miscalculated.

“Touchdown!”

Pash raised his hands and cheered again, his passion gushing out in an endless stream.

"Touchdown, Bateman connected with Hunter Keith. This is the first touchdown pass for the Crimson Tide in this game. Now the home team's offense has opened up."

“The Clemson Tigers were under tremendous pressure and the lead was gone.”

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