American winner takes all

Chapter 17 Super Treatment
At the end of the game, the Normans' locker room turned into a sea of ​​carnival.

The flea carried the stereo and twisted its body.The most popular dance music at the moment, "The Sign" by Ace of Base, was playing on the speakers. With the brisk rhythm and bright melody, everyone swayed and danced. (Not pleasant to listen to, very average)
Running back Ford stood at the door, switching on and off the lights in the locker room to the rhythm.

The locker room flickered with light and dark, turning it into a dance floor.

At this time, Ethan walked into the locker room, and everyone in the room immediately gathered around him.

"Ethan, have you seen the expressions on the faces of the Eagles? They look like they just ate shit!"

"Those stupid eagles thought you were going to throw the ball, but you made them spin around!"

"It's my birthday party this weekend, Ethan, do you have time? You have to come."

"Ethan, your name might be on everyone's lips in the classroom tomorrow!"

"Ethan, I would call that shot 'Nicholas' buzzer beater.' Ethan O'Connor, you're going to be a hit. Maybe I'll see you in the Los Angeles Times!"

Everyone was talking in a hurry.

As for the "appearance in the Los Angeles Times" mentioned by teammates, it is not completely impossible.

Even though this is just an ordinary high school game, even though the Los Angeles Times is the most influential print media on the entire West Coast.

In the United States, the influence of high school sports events is not limited to the campus. Residents near the school will buy tickets to watch. TV stations such as ESPN, KCAL 9, Fox Sports West, and Spectrum SportsNe also regularly broadcast high school football games. Some important The event will even be broadcast live.

For a die-hard spectator who regularly watches football games, his weekends are often spent like this: watching the high school league on Friday night, watching the college league (NCAA) on Saturday, and watching the professional league (NFL) on Sunday.

This is not a special case, but a common behavior. To give another example, in the United States, even male magazines like "PLAYBOY" have fixed sections in each issue to report football news in detail.The level of attention is evident.

And Ethan himself has indeed felt some of the American people's pursuit of football.

He was even surrounded by spectators who poured down from the stands just now, and took photos with the audience for 20 minutes.

Moreover, most of them are of the opposite sex.

In terms of action, they stand together and put their arms around each other's shoulders. Some members of the opposite sex will also put their heads close to their chests.I became the target of being eaten, including but not limited to my chest, waist, hands, and some unspeakable places... In short, the situation at that time was very chaotic, and many people were fishing in troubled waters.

He even had several pieces of paper in his hand with phone numbers written on them.

And that's just because of one game.

At this time, Coach Thomas walked into the room: "Ford turned on the lights, and Flea turned off the stereo."

Obviously the coach was about to say a few words, but the players stopped at this time.

"Boys, every one of us was a winner tonight. And Ethan O'Connor pulled off a fantastic comeback and it's a day I will always remember."

"Apart from Ethan, we can't forget Adam Newman who insisted on playing even though he was injured. He was even willing to bet his career in order to win this game. You don't need to worry, he has been sent to the infirmary, probably Concrete results will be available tomorrow.”

"And our backup quarterback, and every guy that comes on the field, Flea, Bronco, Mountain, Matic...and every backup, every coach, coordinator, and of course myself." Thomas spoke slowly, and it was obvious that he was feeling something at this moment.

"But don't forget, we are currently only three points ahead of the Eagles, and there is still the final round of games. Theoretically, they still have the possibility of being on the same points as us. We cannot slack off at this time." Thomas reminded everyone.

"Oh...I knew it." Flea next to Ethan whispered. The coach had previously said that he would give everyone a few days off.

"But, even if we have the same points, according to the relationship between victory and defeat, we will still advance!" Coach Thomas suddenly shouted.

"My previous promise is still valid, boys, you can take a week off as much as you like!"

A group of people threw their helmets high in the air!

Before leaving, Ethan found the coach.

"How is Adam's injury? Can he still play in the next game?" Ethan asked.

If Adam is unable to play, the quarterback choice in the next game will be either himself or Rice, with Rice being more likely.

"Adam's injury has yet to be checked, but it is determined that he will not be able to participate in the next game. As for the candidate for the quarterback in the next game..."

"You are very talented, Ethan O'Connor, that is obvious to all, and Rice did not perform well in this game, but his contribution cannot be denied. I need to think about it again and again during the week. As for the result, I It will be announced at the last minute." Thomas did not give a definite answer.

Ethan nodded and watched the other party leave.

Flea came over at this time, put his hand on Ethan's shoulder, and whispered in Ethan's ear: "Ethan, I have to vaccinate you in advance, you may not be able to become the starting quarterback. "

As he said this, he pushed Ethan towards the locker room.

The two came outside the locker room, and Flea told Ethan a lot of inside information about Rice: "Rice's father is a senior manager of Venoco Petroleum Company, responsible for the Monterey Formation in Southern California. , the school's oil well is contracted by Vinocco, and his father himself is also one of the school's external board members. This project contributes nearly 100 million US dollars in additional charter revenue to the school every year, and the majority of sports funds are included here... "Having an oil company manager serve as a member of the school board is an exchange of interests no matter how you look at it.

Ethan felt like things were starting to get complicated.

"Rice just transferred here in the tenth grade. I was in the same grade as him. My dad was still his dad's subordinate. He knows some things better than you. His parents divorced when he was ten years old, and he lacked discipline since he was a child. , he had a fight in a public high school and injured others before he transferred to us. After joining the team, he often had conflicts with others..."

"I'm telling you this because I think you're compatible. Don't say these things outside." Finally, Flea patted Ethan's shoulder and consoled him:
"Don't worry, he will be in Grade 12 in the fall. When he leaves, the starting quarterback position will definitely be yours."

Ethan felt that instead of playing as a substitute, he would rather transfer to another school.For example, Santa Ana High School in Orange County, known as the strongest football team in Southern California, has produced many NFL professional quarterbacks from this high school.

The problem is, even if he can transfer, other schools still have their main quarterback.

Now that Adam is injured, it can be said to be the only chance.

When he returned to the locker room with Flea, he saw Rice surrounded by several friends from the team. They were talking and laughing. Rice saw him and smiled:

"Ethan, your shot was really good, but I think there was a lot of luck. I should suggest to the coach that you play some key shots as a way to make up for me. What do you think?"

For now, he has determined that he will be the next starter.

"But..." Seeing this, Monte on the side was ready to speak out to defend Ethan.

"Big guy, you don't think a guy who can't read the pros and cons of a tactical board can play quarterback, do you? Without my dad to mine the low-quality crude oil in the school, where would your subsidies come from? The money to hire Thomas Where did it come from?" Rice looked around the crowd and said righteously.

It's a good way to kidnap morality.

Vinocco itself has made money from oil extraction. As for how the school's budget is arranged, that is the school's business. It is coach Thomas hired by the school, not Vinocco, and not Rice's father.

However, Ethan will not say these words directly now, after all, the matter has not been finalized yet.Ethan changed his clothes, walked out of the locker room, and left through the tunnel.

Mia and Catherine were already waiting at the exit of the player tunnel. When they saw Ethan coming out, Catherine immediately rushed up and gave Ethan a big hug.

"You are so handsome tonight!" Catherine said with a smile.

But there was something sinister, or jealous, in this smile.

"Did you smile very happily just now? I hugged so many girls, and I saw several of them left their phone numbers for you."

Ethan shrugged: "Those notes have been thrown into the trash can long ago."

"Really?" Catherine obviously didn't believe it.

"It's absolutely true. If you don't believe me, go dig through the trash can." Ethan said.

This is really not a lie, he did throw the note into the trash can, but before doing so, he wrote down all the phone calls in his notebook, and even marked them according to the girl's hair color, height, and appearance rating, saving money Forgetting, of course, this was also done for the sake of learning. He had to find some study partners to make up lessons for him.

"I don't care, you are at the age where your hormones are bursting and you are so sweet-talking. When the time comes, your legs will be weak every day, and you will not be able to compete. From tomorrow on, we will go home together." Catherine gave the death order.

"SOCD" Ethan whispered.

"Yes, I just have sister's obsessive-compulsive disorder, I admit it." Catherine smiled slightly.

"Okay, okay, you two are so old, why are you still acting like children with so many parents watching around you." Mia reminded you at this time.

There are indeed many parents at the exit of the player tunnel. In the United States, it is a family tradition for parents to attend their children's sports games in person.

The three of them were about to leave. At this moment, Ethan noticed that Rice had also walked out. He saw that his mother was like a docile little sheep, walking past silently, not as domineering as before.

And his mother, wearing a deep V dress, was standing next to a car.

She was a very eye-catching middle-aged woman. She was quite tall and wore a pair of thin-strap high heels. She was even taller than Ethan.There is quite a bright and moving feeling, and the eyes are very seductive as you look around.

However, Ethan, an experienced driver, could vaguely see that there was a suspicion of knife operation on her face, and there were more than one place.

Lips, nose, chin, forehead... As for the body, it's not easy to judge when wearing clothes.

But having said that, European and American women already look older. At her age, it is normal to spend more than ten or even hundreds of thousands of dollars on her if possible.

And this money is also spent wisely. If it weren't for Ethan's previous life, Tiantian Shang K, who was arranged by Party B to be a one-stopper when he was on a business trip, he would live like an old man. He has seen so many things that it would be hard to tell.

"Let's go. To celebrate Ethan's outstanding performance tonight, let's go have a big meal. I have good news for you two." Mia next to her said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)