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Realizing this, Mike calmed down. He glared coldly at Tucker, who was smugly looking at him, then turned and walked back to the backcourt.

……

The game continued, and beyond the five-yard line in the Melford end zone, Austin High School prepared for a second chance to score.

For this chance to score again, Austin High School opted for a safer approach, sending in their kicker.

Compared to having to charge back to score two more points, kicking the ball into the goal above the end zone from five yards out is much simpler.

beep—

As the whistle blew for extra points, the Austin High School kicker, with the help of his teammates, successfully launched a good kick.

After the rugby ball flew through the goal in mid-air, the Austin team secured a point.

15:8

Austin High School widened the score gap again.

The two teams then returned to midfield and regrouped.

This time, the offensive possession fell to Melford.

beep—

After kicking off, Aaron took only two steps forward with the football in his arms before being stopped by Tucker.

Aaron then made two changes of direction, but still couldn't shake off his opponent's entanglement.

With his offense blocked, Aaron's best option was to pass the ball out. However, when he looked at Mike, he saw that Mike was being surrounded by four opponents.

Obviously, forcing the ball to Mike right now is not a good option.

It was at this moment that Captain Aaron keenly noticed that the receiver, George, was positioned very well in the opponent's back half.

In the final moments before being stopped, Captain Aaron changed his posture, using his waist to drive his arm and throw out a long pass.

The football arced through the air and landed in the arms of George in the opponent's backfield. The ball had traveled over fifteen yards; it was an absolutely perfect long pass.

Upon receiving the football, young George was initially stunned before realizing that he and Captain Aaron had executed a beautiful play.

Excited, George reacted quickly, grabbing the football and charging toward the opposing end zone.

Chapter 92 Aaron's Departure

With no one watching him, young George easily scored a touchdown.

He kissed the rugby ball in his hand, then turned and opened his arms to welcome his teammates' celebration.

However, this time he received the same treatment as Mike before.

On the field, in addition to the cheers and shouts from the spectators, both teams' players gathered at the midfield.

On the midfield line, Captain Aaron lay on the ground, clutching his right wrist in pain, with cold sweat beading on his forehead.

"Doctor...doctor..." Coach George rushed onto the field in a panic, shouting for help.

The intense physicality of rugby makes it easy for players to injure their most vulnerable areas, such as their arms.

At this moment, the degree of bending in Aaron's right hand clearly indicated a dislocated wrist.

This situation isn't considered serious. Under normal circumstances, all you need to do is get your bones realigned and rest for a while before you can recover.

However, it is currently match time, and Captain Aaron's condition means he will miss the rest of the game.

Coach George pushed through the crowd to the center and asked with concern, "Aaron, are you alright?"

More than the pain in his hand, Captain Aaron felt a deep sense of resentment. Hearing the coach's question, he shook his head blankly.

Soon, the accompanying medical staff arrived at the scene carrying a stretcher.

The two doctors gave Aaron a simple full-body examination and found that he had no other injuries except for his wrist, so they helped him up.

"How's it going?" Coach George asked.

"His wrist is dislocated, and his muscle tissue is severely contused. He needs immediate treatment..." the doctor said, describing the situation.

Seeing the disappointed look on Aaron's face, Coach George comforted him, "It's okay, Aaron, you have many more games to play. Right now, your main task is to cooperate with the doctor's treatment."

“I know, Coach…” Aaron murmured. Then, he rallied his spirits, walked over to Mike, and said, “The rest of the game is in your hands. Don’t act impulsively…”

At this moment, Mike was staring intently at the other party's Twenty-Three, showing signs of wanting to make a move.

That's right, Aaron's injury was caused by Tucker's collision.

"Don't worry, I'm here. I won't let them get away with it." Mike gave the other person a reassuring smile.

That's why Captain Aaron was worried.

Melford High School has worked hard to achieve its current success, and now it can compete in such a grand stadium.

Even if they lose, Captain Aaron hopes that the Melford rugby team can put on a great game in front of a large audience.

Before Aaron could say anything more, Mike spoke up again: "Alright, Aaron. You should go get your treatment. Leave the things on the court to us."

Now it's clear to everyone that the Austin team has come with ill intentions.

Moreover, Melford's summer league this year was effectively over the moment Aaron got injured.

Rather than passively defending in the upcoming games, Mike would prefer to engage in a head-to-head duel with his opponent.

He wanted to see just how tough the Austin team really was.

"Alright, be careful yourself." Aaron looked at Mike's determined eyes and seemed to understand his intention.

After looking around the arena one last time, Aaron picked up his protective helmet and walked off the field.

beep—

With Aaron injured and forced to leave the field, the referee finally called a defensive foul on Austin's number 23.

Then, without their quarterback, Melford called a timeout.

Generally, every football team has a reserve quarterback. Unfortunately, Melford, this weak team, didn't have one.

Coach George did plan to develop Mike into a quarterback, but unfortunately, this idea hasn't been fully implemented yet.

After looking around at all the players, Coach George's gaze finally settled on George Jr.

In American football, there is a tactic that involves the quarterback and receiver switching positions.

This also illustrates that receivers and quarterbacks have similarities. The difference might be that wide receivers are not nearly as physically strong as quarterbacks.

The situation was urgent, and Coach George couldn't worry about anything else; he had no choice but to try anything, even if it seemed hopeless.

"George, I need you to take on the role of quarterback from now on. Any questions?" Coach George asked.

"I...I..." A look of panic appeared on George's face.

To be honest, little George hadn't quite recovered from the series of events that had just transpired. Faced with his father's sudden question, he didn't know how to react for a moment.

Just as George was struggling with his decision, Mike spoke up: "Coach, how about I give it a try?"

This time, it was Coach George's turn to struggle. He thought for a moment, then asked uncertainly, "Mike, are you sure?"

The quarterback is the most versatile player on the team. He not only needs to organize the team's offense and defense, but also needs to have good vision and the ability to find opportunities.

Skills like long passes and receiving serves are also essential basic skills for quarterbacks.

“I’m sure.” Mike nodded firmly. Then, to make his point, he continued, “I already have the ability to make long passes, and George can attest to that.”

Hearing this, little George nodded in agreement.

The importance of the quarterback means that the player in that position will be under a lot of pressure.

At this moment, little George was clearly not ready for that.

Coach George observed both players' reactions. Finally, he made his decision: "Alright, Mike will be the quarterback from now on. Anyone else have any objections?"

This question was completely unnecessary. At this moment, Melford's players all looked dejected, as if they had given up hope for the game and were only thinking about ending this torment as soon as possible.

Yes, because of the huge gap in strength between the two teams, this game was like torture for Melford's players.

Seeing that no one spoke, Coach George said, "Since everyone agrees, Mike will be the quarterback from now on. On the field, everyone must follow his instructions..."

The quarterback's leadership ability often determines a team's floor.

To facilitate communication with teammates, almost every competent quarterback has their own set of hand gestures: a clenched fist might be a call for teammates to provide screens, while an open fist might be a signal for teammates to spread out...

Of course, Mike doesn't have time for all that right now. His commands in a moment will most likely be relayed via verbal commands.

After finalizing the quarterback selection, Coach George looked at Sam and said, "Sam, if I put you back in the running back position, can you fulfill your responsibilities?"

Because the Melford rugby team employs a dual-core strategy, the running back's tactical importance has been significantly elevated.

It's fair to say that in Melford's team, the running back is just as important as the quarterback.

“I can do it, Coach,” Sam excitedly assured him.

With Mike's successful example as a precedent, Sam, returning to the running back position, only needs to imitate his opponent.

Moreover, Sam wanted to prove himself again, as his previous performance at the end of the game was far from good.

It's fair to say that Sam, who still wants to prove himself, is one of the few remaining players on the team who still has the fighting spirit.

Just then, Mike raised his hand.

"Is there anything else?" Coach George asked.

"Given the team's current situation, I think we need to change our tactics. A charge-and-pull strategy would be good," Mike suggested.

In Mike's view, continuing to use a dual-core, overlapping strategy after Aaron's departure is nothing short of a slow suicide for the team.

Rather than that, it would be better to have a head-on battle with the opponent. This was something Mike had planned for a long time.

Chapter 93 Strange Tricks

After a brief moment of thought, Coach George agreed to Mike's suggestion. He decided to let the team try the down-the-line attack tactic first, and if it didn't work out, they could adjust the tactics later.

The timeout ended, and the two teams were outside the five-yard line in the Austin end zone.

Next, Melford will have a chance to score a second goal.

Once the two teams had set up their formations, Tucker looked at Mike, who was positioned as quarterback on the opposing team, and taunted, "It was my carelessness that allowed you to sneak up on me earlier. Your despicable behavior has angered me, and I'll show you what true cruelty is in a moment!"

Clearly, Tucker was still holding a grudge about being pinned to the ground by Mike during their previous conflict.

Now Mike is the team's quarterback, which puts him right up against Mike.

Therefore, Tucker wanted to use the same method he had used against Captain Aaron to deal with Mike.

Mike didn't respond to Tucker's provocation. Besides, what Tucker said was exactly what Mike wanted to tell Tucker.

The two sides have already developed a grudge, so there's no point in saying more. Let's just wait and see what happens in a moment.

beep—

As the whistle blew for a second point, Mike didn't dodge Tucker's attempt to intercept; he charged straight at his opponent with the football in his arms.

As the team's key player, the quarterback's movements are always monitored by his teammates, who then coordinate with his actions.

The same was true at this moment. Without Mike specifically reminding him, the team members understood his intention and proactively created some space for him.

This also gave Mike a one-on-one opportunity against the opposing defensive end.

"Bang~"

With a loud crash, Tucker was unsurprisingly slammed to the ground again.

This confrontation was utterly devoid of any fancy moves; Mike was clearly using his superhuman physique to bully his opponent.

To Tucker's astonishment, Mike swaggered past him, carrying the football.

Five yards is a distance that can be covered in just three or four steps. With his teammates providing cover, Mike arrogantly entered the opponent's territory.

At this moment, the final score was 15-16, and Melford Football Team had taken the lead for the first time in the game.

Mike stood in the opponent's end zone, holding the football high, and shouted, "Melford!"

The team members, who were just about to celebrate, immediately joined in, shouting, "Victory is certain!"

"Melford~"

"Must win!!"