Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 69: Storm
“Touchdown!”

"Number 23, running for a touchdown!"

"The Red Tide's offensive team, which has always been criticized, firmly grasped the opportunity of the defensive team to steal the ball and converted it into a touchdown, continuing to expand the lead. They also continued the strong and smooth performance since the opening and scored the second running touchdown since the opening game."

"Wow."

"Can you believe it? I mean, wow!"

"After last season, when Derrick Henry turned professional, everyone began to worry about the Crimson Tide's ground attack. Especially when the new season started, the Crimson Tide revealed their running back lineup, including a rookie, a freshman, and a substitute for a substitute. There were endless doubts."

“Now, Shaban and his disciples responded in such a way.”

"Never underestimate the Crimson Tide's ground attack. Ever!"

Like ABC and ESPN, the situation went from doubt to surprise and then to admiration in just less than one quarter of the game, and they all bowed down in worship.

Perhaps, some people will say, is it necessary to make such a fuss about just two touchdowns?

The ABC TV commentary booth held a different opinion.

"The Crimson Tide's No. 23 completed the game on the one-yard line in the red zone. His light and agile footsteps found a tiny gap in the layers of meat grinders. It was just a fleeting breathing space, but it turned into a touchdown."

"Pretty!"

“Maybe, this No. 23 is not Derrick Henry. They are two completely different players, but now No. 23 still relies on his own ability to open up the situation for ground offense. He is calm, rational, smart, and knows how to take advantage. This wisdom is really impressive.”

"The two running touchdowns were done in completely different ways. The performance of the No. 23 interception is also worth looking forward to. Obviously, we haven't seen all of his abilities yet, which makes the upcoming games very interesting."

"There is no doubt that the defending champions have maintained their sustained firepower output on both offense and defense."

"Now, the Crimson Tide has thrown a difficult question at the Trojans."

"With the defense strong, Shaban's offense also showed its edge. What's next?"

ABC TV station remains neutral. As the live broadcaster, they naturally hope that the competition is as intense as possible so as to stimulate ratings.

"The Trojans need to find their footing. They need to calm down, focus on themselves, start with their strengths, open up the situation on the offensive end, and stabilize the game situation. Now is the time for the new offensive group to show their talents. From the head coach to the quarterback to the receiving group, they need to cheer up."

“Just score once.”

"Whether it's a free kick or a touchdown, this is what the Trojans need. There's no need to worry about their own defense. Just focus on playing your own game and finding your own rhythm."

"Otherwise, not to mention whether the young quarterback can handle such a difficult situation, the confidence of the Trojans' offensive group may also suffer a devastating blow."

"We should pull our focus back and not forget that this is a conflicting battle, the Trojans' offense versus the Crimson Tide's defense."

"Now, let's see how Hayden arranges his tactics, and then see how Shaban responds."

"The pressure is on the Trojans again, they need someone to step up, they need a leader to rally, they need a shining moment."

“It is true that rugby is a team sport, but a team sport also needs a leader.”

Zhu Zhu: Okay, okay, stop talking. I know it’s time for me to step in. If the team needs a superhero, it will definitely be me.

Who else would I be!

however--

Zhu Zhu's chin fell to the ground and shattered all over the floor.

He forgot one thing, one very, very important thing.

Who is the hero and who is the villain is a matter of opinion, and while the Trojans are looking for a leader, the leader of the Crimson Tide will not sit still.

Allen, the captain of the Red Tide's defensive team, stepped up and played a leadership role. Shaban knew that the Trojans' offensive team was ready to rise, but they still needed to ask the Red Tide's defensive team for their opinions.

Shaban chose to take the initiative——

Pass rush pressure.

The so-called pass rush pressure should more accurately be described as a surprise attack, which means that the defense team takes the initiative to attack, tear open the pocket of the offensive line, and aim at the quarterback to attack, either by exerting pass pressure or directly hitting. The most perfect way is to sack the quarterback and cut off the offense at the root.

If the quarterback cannot complete the pass, then no matter how good the wide receiver or tight end is, it will be useless because the cannonball will have no way to be fired.

The Crimson Tide uses a "3-4" formation. The biggest feature of this formation is that it focuses on pressure and lacks surprise attacks.

In other words, they mainly interfere, collide and apply pressure to disrupt the quarterback's passes, but rarely open the pocket to sack the quarterback.

However, “rarely” does not mean that such ability does not exist.

Older gingers are more spicy.

Shaban accurately grasped the context of the game and launched the first wave of defense without warning. The four linebackers stepped up and spread out, merging with the defensive front line, creating a numerical advantage by using six players to rush and pressure the passer, instantly breaking open the pocket. Then, Allen showed his ability.

One step forward and the tiger descends from the mountain.

Capture and kill!

Allen, with an absolutely strong and sudden attitude, fiercely broke through the interception of the Trojan offensive line, making the pocket look like paper. He took a step forward and flew towards Darnold, pressing the young player to the ground.

friction.

Rub again.

Darnold was stunned. Every bone in his body was wailing. Everything went black in front of his eyes. The whole world was falling apart before his eyes.

Not to mention Darnold, even Hurts on the sidelines was trembling, his knees shaking slightly as he watched Allen roaring and screaming like the Hulk.

Zhu Zhu: ...

He had just started up and was about to fight Humphrey again, but then he saw this tragic scene and was so frightened that he stood there.

On the other side, the young Trojan tried to blow the horn to fight back.

Here, the experienced red tide storm directly extinguished the spark.

On first down and ten yards, the sack not only did not give up any yards, but it also forced the Trojans to lose five yards.

On second down and 15 yards, everyone thought the Trojans would pass the ball, but Hayden unexpectedly chose to run the ball. The Crimson Tide defense did not lose focus, and No. 10 Foster completed a beautiful line tackle and pinned the running back down near the line of scrimmage, giving up only two yards of advance.

On third down and 13 yards, the Trojans had no choice but to pass the ball, and there was no need for even a fake run or real pass screen.

However, Hayden still made tactical adjustments, using Juju to attract firepower, trying to connect with other wide receivers, and relying on Darnold's strong arm to turn the situation around.

The Crimson Tide completed an unparalleled secondary defense, denying Darnold’s pass and striking out the Trojans with a clean, strong performance.

Wave after wave, the fierce storm made the Trojans breathless, and they were defeated again in a daze, each of them was bewildered.

The young Darnold's eyes were blank and he couldn't find the focus.

Total suppression, total crushing.

The game was completely different from what they had imagined, so what should they do next?
Because the Crimson Tide's offensive team is sharpening their knives again to attack the pigs and sheep.

Wait, the Crimson Tide offense isn’t going to score another touchdown, right?

No way!
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