American winner takes all

Chapter 65 Everyone here is...

A spinning football flew directly in front of Ethan's face, with great force and speed.At the critical moment, Ethan raised his hand, grabbed the light rugby ball, and released his strength, letting the spindle-shaped rugby circle in his palm for several times, and then grabbed the ball with one hand with his broad palm.

"Two times." Tommy Fraser crossed his arms and could see his thick biceps, filling up the jersey.He was the one who sent the ball just now, wanting to test the quality of this junior quarterback, but Ethan's performance surprised him.

The first test of this kind of ball is reaction speed. The newcomer didn't look in his direction just now. In other words, he was not mentally prepared at all. The second was arm strength. He was famous for his fast serve in school. During the game, You even have to control your strength a little, otherwise it will be difficult for your teammates to catch the ball.

The last moment when he released his strength showed off his excellent ball feel.

Football is not like football or basketball. It does not require repeated shooting and kicking, and it does not require so much work. However, this junior quarterback has played rugby in a way that makes South American players in the football world dazzled.This has nothing to do with "practice".

"Don't scare newcomers, thrombosis patients." Pat Barnes, also from California, reminded at this time.

In fact, which "All-Star" player can reach this point without "external" help? It's just more or less. This is a common phenomenon.

As for the reason why he spoke, in addition to being dismissive of Tommy Fraser, it was also because Ethan was also from California and wanted to take care of this newcomer.

"Someone and an agent invited me to dinner tonight. Have you received the invitation?" Tommy Fraser looked at Ethan who was walking towards the runway and said suddenly.

Idiot, is this allowed to be said here? Did you take too much medicine?Pat Barnes cursed in his heart.

The other two people also pretended not to hear.

Despite the NCAA's explicit prohibition, there are still middlemen, or agents, approaching well-known high school players in order to get the players to sign with a certain university and accept sponsorship from a certain sports product.

They will give players or players' families a variety of property, ranging from gift cards, sporting goods, electronic products, to brand-name watches and cars, or directly give cash.More covert methods include travel entertainment, sports training, and job offers.

In 2021, a lawyer named Michael Avenatti was accused of extorting sporting goods giant Nike.

Aventi claims he has evidence that Nike provided millions of dollars worth of cash, travel expenses and scholarships to some high school players in exchange for wearing Nike shoes and apparel and signing with the company in the future.Aventi demanded that Nike pay him $2500 million in hush money.

In 2020, the FBL arrested a Christian Dawson agent, charging him with allegedly providing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cash to multiple high school basketball stars in exchange for them signing with his agency and sporting goods company.

"I didn't receive an invitation, but members of Tennessee State University's Orange Pride invited me to go clubbing tonight." Pat Barnes said.

"Oh, they even knocked on the door of my room last night, wanting to come in and have a chat. My girlfriend was in the room at the time." Keith Smith said helplessly.

Orange Pride is a "hostess" student club at Tennessee State University. Most of its members are cheerleaders or dance team members. They are usually responsible for receiving preparatory freshmen who visit the school.Introduce the campus and show the charm of the school.

And when you meet important players that can affect the team's performance, it may be more than just an introduction.

A campus tour, a party invitation, a movie together, maybe a heart-to-heart in the room.

Starting with the "Bear Babies" society at Alabama State University in the 60s, almost every university has such hostess groups, Auburn has the "Tigers", Florida State has the "Gator Catchers", Mississippi State has the "Dog Catchers" , USC’s “Troy Diamond Girls,” University of Wyoming’s “Cowgirl Charm”…

Don't ask, just ask as you wish.The school will also provide some benefits to these female students. As for the school team staff, they even go as far as to go even further. They directly bring a group of hired female companions to enter through the side door at night and go directly to the player dormitory. (Keywords: 2015, University of Louisville, Athletic Director Andre McGee)

As the war for talent intensifies for prep players, hostess programs at major schools continue to lower their bottom lines.

It wasn't until 2004, when some news became big, that the NCAA issued relevant regulations, explicitly prohibiting students from using unconventional means to interfere with the selection of prospective recruits.

The 90s were the most rampant time.

Several team members chatted and saw Ethan starting to get away from the defense easily, without even turning his head, blindly testing the ball, and the pass was hit steadily.

The final time was just one second behind the best finisher, Tommy Fraser.

In the defensive reading ability test, Ethan's reactions were also very sensitive, but still slightly inferior to Pat Barnes.

Passing ability also ranks second.

When it comes to the long pass ability test, this is what Ethan is best at. He directly blasted the 70-yard ultimate long pass on the spot, which not only surpassed the tall and long-armed Brad Ott, but even made everyone on the scene stop moving.

"F**K!" Pat Barnes fiddled with his hair, a little confused.

What is the NFL's longest pass record?

But he saw Ethan shaking his head, as if he was not satisfied with this performance.

What else are you dissatisfied with?Don't go too far, young man!Pat Barnes called in his heart.

As for the black man Tommy Fraser, whose original expression was relatively relaxed, now his expression has become serious.

Coach Bob vaguely feels that his team's road to the California championship this year is more uncertain.

And Ethan was really not satisfied with himself, because he found that there was still a slight gap between some of his abilities and the top high school football players.

Not to mention college football players and NFL professional quarterbacks.

In other words, there is still room for improvement.

Bob Ladouceur announced the final results.

"Ethan ranked No. 2 in the first three tests, and got first in the last test, with a total score of 105. In terms of basic ability, he is the most outstanding among the five. .As for Keith Smith, he is at the back of everyone, and you may have to be the substitute for the whole game." He looked at Keith Smith, who had small eyes.

Don't talk about abnormal performance in competitive sports. Keith also understood the principle of being willing to accept defeat. He nodded and accepted the situation.

"As for Ethan O'Connor, you earn the right to be first choice."

"I choose the fourth quarter." Ethan said without hesitation.

Of course, Ethan chose the most critical and most watched time of the game in the last quarter, and also in order to be able to learn the skills of other quarterbacks in the first three quarters.

This time, Ethan came with more of a learning attitude. In terms of experience, he was still far behind.

In the following training time, there was no doubt that Ethan became the one who received the most attention in the entire Western Conference All-Star Team. Everyone knew that a genius had emerged in California, a real genius!

Even Alberto from Santa Ana High School couldn't help but be a little in awe of Eason. He is Santa Ana's only starter in this All-Star Game, and the other two are substitutes.

"I didn't expect that your basic skills are so outstanding. Maybe you will win this All-Star Game." Pat Barnes, last year's best quarterback in California, couldn't help but say.

"It's just that I have good basic skills. If the competition is more advanced in the quarterback training camp program related to tactics, I will undoubtedly be the last one." Ethan smiled and shook his head. He was self-aware of this.

"You are humble enough to face your own shortcomings. You are very good." Pat Barnes couldn't help but nodded.

Pat couldn't help but appreciate Ethan, this little brother who was also from California, a little more and chatted a little more.

"I think you can get invitations from at least 30 universities the year after next." Pat thought for a while and said.

An outstanding young rugby player naturally has no shortage of olive branches from universities.In a sense, the number of university invitations can also reflect the strength and potential of a young player.

"How much did you get this year?" Ethan asked.

"35, I'm still thinking about which school to go to." Pat said.

Ethan then asked about his GPA score, which was not higher than that of Catherine, and Catherine had only received invitations from 19 universities.

"This is nothing. In this year's All-Star Game, one player received invitations from 60 universities, setting a new historical record." Pat Barnes slapped his thigh.

"Peyton Manning?" Ethan recalled the face on the poster.

"Yes, but he is currently attending an event in Pennsylvania and has to get to Orlando the night before the game. Only he has this treatment." Pat Barnes was quite emotional.

"Can amateur players attend business events?" Ethan couldn't help but ask.

"This is a charity event and there is no reward. As for whether his family has received any benefits privately, it's hard to say." Pat Barnes shrugged.

"Just like this game, although there is no reward for the game itself, the magazine's rankings will be rearranged after the game, and corresponding incentive bonuses will be given to the players according to their rankings on the list. I am not short of this exposure opportunity." Pat. ·Barnes looked at Ethan.

"It seems that you, a newcomer, haven't understood what football really means. Tonight I will take you to see the treatment that top high school players deserve." He extended an invitation to Ethan.

　To add: Searching for "hostess programs college football" will bring up a lot of related news. Direct evidence of the “Orange Pride” at the University of Tennessee and the University of Oklahoma in 10 and 11 was also exposed.In fact, I still write relatively conservatively. Those who are interested in the "Baylor University Football Team Scandal" in 16 can learn about it by themselves.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)