America 1979

Chapter 103
Thursday afternoon, July 22, [-].

The summer in the Bay Area is much better than other areas at the same latitude. At least in summer, it usually stays between 25 and [-] degrees Celsius, which makes the training of the football team comfortable.

Stanford University football field, the Red and White team, which is actively preparing for the [-] season, is in the first phase of pre-match training.The four-week training camp is mainly to restore the players' state and enhance the cooperation between the newly selected players.

Therefore, most of the training in the afternoon was an offensive and defensive drill by the two sides of the first camp.Occasionally, the coaches will also replace non-starters to see what kind of sparks can be sparked by different combinations of players.

"In this practice pass first and then rush, tight end Bill is responsible for receiving the ball, and then pass to running back Rodgers..."

Between offenses, coach Yevgeny arranged the tactics for this time.After hearing their respective tasks, the heavily armed offensive players began to line up on the offensive and defensive lines to prepare for the battle.

beep!
The whistle sounded, and Bill, who kept his mission in mind, rushed straight to the defensive back area.

At this time, the defense team of the university team generally adopts a 3-4 defense, that is, three people on the offensive and defensive line, usually two tacklers and one fullback, and the second defensive line behind the line has four linebackers and two mobile players. The cornerbacks roam the outside of the guard system, and the last two safeties are responsible for intercepting long-distance passes and rushing offensive players.

For tight end, the three on the line have nothing to do with him, the pocket five is enough to entangle them, and the four linebackers are the real trouble.

Therefore, Bill, who is rushing forward, has to face the two linebackers on the strong side. Fortunately, they also have their own subdivision responsibilities. A strong linebacker will suffice.

The school team's offensive and defensive drills, the players have a tacit understanding with each other, so the strength of their shots is much smaller.After Bill, who rushed forward, exerted [-]% of his strength with both hands, the linebacker cooperated very well and completed the performance of falling to the ground.

The cornerback was still running to the right side where Bill was. No. 88 made a big circle according to the established tactics and rushed to the receiving area in the center of the court.

After waiting for a long time, quarterback John Wirter immediately took the shot. He held the nose of the football tightly, and when the arm led the ball back, the nose of the ball was facing backwards. .

The strength of his whole body seems to be contained in this swing. The elliptical football rotates forward like a bullet out of the chamber. After drawing a nearly perfect parabola, it accurately approaches the area where the tight end Bill is. No. 88 Steadily catch the football delivered to him.

Both sides who received the pass were very professional, and the coaching staff and players who were not on the field stood up and applauded.The yardage wasn't huge, but the timing of the quarterback's throw and the accuracy of the throw to the receiving zone deserved a round of applause.

Then there was the performance of the tight end and the running back. Bill, holding the football to his chest with his left hand, pushed away a rushing cornerback with one hand. After throwing off a linebacker, he handed the football to the rushing forward. Running back Rodgers.

"Just rush, I'm right behind you."

The speed of the running back is naturally stronger than that of the tight end, and Rogers strode to the end zone not far away.

Most of the offensive team's tactics have been completed, and the defensive team's coping strategy has not yet been fully launched.

The reaction time of the two safety guards was much more sufficient. Two yards from the end zone, one of the free guards collided with the charging running back, and the other strong guard also arrived on the battlefield.

Fortunately, the running back did not fall to the ground after colliding with You Wei, but hung on You Wei's upper body very strangely.

The offensive trend has not stopped, and Bill, who is still charging, chooses to work hard, rushing directly to push the free back and the running back Rogers who is holding the ball to the end zone.

The strong guard didn't wait. He helped block the fierce arms of the tight end, but it didn't help much. Two people and a man-shaped ball frame were pushed into the end zone.

"Touchdown!"

The members of the offensive team at the back began to celebrate. After running back Rodgers got off the free guard, he took off his helmet first, and then embraced No. 88 with a face of reluctance.

"Bill, you are too aggressive, don't do it next time."

After letting go of his teammates, Rogers told him.

Bill replied with a smile: "This kind of opportunity may only be once or twice throughout the season, and you should not be pushed next time."

Strong guard Brandon touched the tight end's forearm, "What kind of medicine do you take for your strength, and what is the dosage?"

"I used growth a long time ago and have been off drugs for a long time. I don't use drugs much."

Bill explained to this teammate, but Brandon obviously didn't believe it very much.

The midfield side, the circle of the coaching staff.

"Just now everyone has seen the strength of Bill Ferrari. He doesn't have many opponents in the same level in the guard system. The overall performance during this period is also better than Turk Dunant. I recommend him as the starting lineup for this season. End." Yevgeny suggested first.

Another offensive team coach expressed another point of view: "Actually, his sense of catching the ball is better than Dunant. As long as it is a bullet ball passed by Wilt, Bill can generally catch it. The Four Nines The reason why he won the championship belt this season is the success of the execution of the catch tactics. Under the current rules, the tight end in the direction of the Bills is indeed better than the traditional Turk Dunant."

At present, the only difference between the NFL professional league and the college football league is the two-point conversion after the touchdown. Since 1956, the college league has allowed two-point conversion. After the touchdown, the team can choose to start from the two-yard line. One offense and a second touchdown can score two more points, but few teams do that.Therefore, it can be approximated that professional teams and college teams use the same set of rules.

The rest of the coaches expressed their opinions. There were many people who supported Bill Ferrari's entry into the first camp, and only a few coaches opposed it.

Paul Viking and the team manager Jerry Burns discussed a few words and gave the final statement: "Bill Ferrari will be the first tight end, and it will be officially announced at tomorrow's meeting, and that's it for today."

The coaching staff who got together slowly dispersed, and an assistant coach stood up and announced to the players: "The training in the afternoon will come here first."

Captain John Wirth called his teammates together, folded their hands in a circle according to their respective groups and shouted "fighting!", and then went to the locker room in a small circle in twos and threes.

Hyman Hawk, who was slowly pacing on the sidelines, waited for Bill and the others. He approached and patted No. 88 on the shoulder.

"You have had a good time! There should be good news waiting for you tomorrow Friday."

Bill, with the helmet under his arm, looked at him and guessed what the good news was.

He became the first tight end of the red and white team.

"Is there still a meeting to announce? Why do you have to gather everyone in the conference room to talk about such a trivial matter?"

Bill asked sincerely.

The rules of the university team are much more complicated than that of the high school team, at least the high school team does not have endless meetings.

"For the sense of ceremony." Hyman Hawke explained and then accelerated the pace of leaving.

Martin Kent, Arthur Bryan and others around him expressed their congratulations to their teammates. The first players in their positions are all good, and they have to wait at least another season if they want to start.

……

Tuesday night, October [-]th.

In a community in Santa Clara County, a Volvo 760 sped up, seemingly not intending to stop here, but the driver stepped on the brake after glancing at the destination, so the square box stopped safely in Bosa Ke couple's door.

Only Volvo brakes can do this.

Bill, who was wearing a pair of Adidas sneakers, got out of the car, took the two gifts in the passenger seat, and walked towards the one-story wooden villa in front of him.

Shortly after ringing the doorbell, Santee Bosack, Leonardo Bosack's wife, opened the door for the guests.

"Welcome!" Santi gave the tall and handsome visitor a warm hug, "Leonardo is still preparing dinner, please wait a moment, it will be ready soon."

"It doesn't need to be too grand, just prepare it casually. In fact, I ate some in the school team."

Bill handed one of the gifts to the hostess, "This is a bottle of Dior's perfume. I heard it was imported from France. I'm sorry, I don't know your taste, so I bought the scent of Huayang Sweetheart. I hope you like it." .”

"OMG!" Sandy covered her small mouth with her right hand, "You are so considerate, why don't I like such a thoughtful gift?"

She caught it generously, and then guided the guests to the dining table.

American people have never had the habit of changing shoes when they enter the house. Although it is not hygienic, it is sometimes more convenient.

Leonardo Bosac, who was holding a plate in both hands, poked his head out, "Mr. Ferrari, you shouldn't give such an expensive gift."

"Just to express my heart, this is for you, a Hermes tie." Bill gave out the second gift, and then took out two tickets for the San Francisco Derby.

"It's still going on in our football field this year. I'm the main tight end. I hope you can come and see me play."

Although Leonardo Posac said the gift was expensive, he accepted a tie worth more than $70 without hesitation.

"That's for sure. All along, you have encouraged and helped our husband and wife, but we have failed to give you something in return. If our presence can inspire you, we will not fail in the future."

PS: Ask for a recommendation ticket and ask for a monthly ticket.

(End of this chapter)