At ten o'clock in the morning, it was the time for classes at Iowa State University, and at this time, the campus and dormitory buildings suddenly became noisy because of the large number of people, and it was after hearing these noises that An Jie slowly opened his eyes. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

After yesterday's game, the Whirlwind players and coaches rushed back to Ames overnight. Originally, almost all physical strength was exhausted during the competition, and the long-distance travel made everyone feel tired. It just so happens that there are no classes, no training, and no competitions today, so An Jie can rest until now.

On the bus back yesterday, all the players kept their heads down and remained silent, with only Ricard standing at the front to encourage his players.

We're one of the best teams in the Big 12 League, and March Madness is for teams like ours. ”

However, after the defeat, the players did not react much. What can't be 100% certain, no one can say.

Although there was no training today, everyone still had to gather in the gymnasium in the afternoon. Because today, Iowa State University will know if it qualifies for the March Madness Tournament.

Picking up the phone, An Jie found that there were seven or eight text messages on it. Among them were Wu Hua's, his father's, and various comforting text messages from friends. However, there was one letter whose name An Jie did not expect, and that was Catherine.

"That little girl, you're very interested. An Jie smiled at the phone screen, and it was the first time An Jie smiled after losing the game yesterday.

"Dad, why are you so sad, I think you're even more sad than those players. Catherine looked at her father, who was even worried, and was puzzled.

"Hey, you don't have a little ....... when you see your hometown team lose a crucial game," the bearded man stopped abruptly in the middle of his words, knowing that his daughter couldn't understand the feeling.

"What's the matter, there are so many teams in the NCAA every year who can't make it to March Madness, and if everybody is as sad as you are, that's fine. ”

Sure enough, Catherine can't be counted as a fan at all.

"Of course, a school like MIT shouldn't be sad that I can't get into March Madness, because if I move too much on the court, I will ruin a future pillar of America. They are glad that they didn't make the cut, it's too late" Just when the father and daughter were arguing, An Jie suddenly pushed the door in.

"Also, thank you for the text message. ”

"What text?" the bearded thief looked at his daughter.

"It's nothing! I'm going to greet the guests!" Catherine walked away embarrassedly, complaining that her father was too sad here, and on the other side she sent a text message to comfort An Jie, and the bearded man knew that he had to be angry. Daughter, the water that was spilled.

"This girl, by the way, An Jie, when will the result come out. The bearded man asked with concern.

"At two o'clock this afternoon, the committee will call Coach Ricard's office to inform us of the results. ”

"I think we still have a good chance, think about it, the top candidates have all lost to us. ”

"Hopefully, what if those old men in the committee don't like dark horses, or think we have no commercial value?" After a night of calming down, An Jie is now much more optimistic than yesterday, but he is still a little uneasy in his heart.

"If there is a result, give me a call, don't forget our deal, you give me a ticket, I will give you a free celebration banquet. ”

"Don't worry, I won't forget this kind of thing like eating a bully meal. ”

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"Coach, it's so early? "Old Austin had just lit himself a cigarette when he saw Rickard, dressed in formal suits, walking towards the gym.

"Come and pack some things, the office is too messy. "Rickard doesn't say it's because he can't sit still at home and wants to go to the office early to watch the phone.

"I heard that the school leaders are going to throw a cheer party for your team, and most of the people here were not born when the Whirlwinds last had such a good regular season. Old Austen squinted his eyes and recalled, he remembered when he was a young man, when Jeff **** Senna led the Whirlwind team to slaughter all sides, and the Whirlwind team really hasn't been so brilliant in a long time.

"We're in March Madness, they'll be going to worry about the party. Rickard waved at Austin Sr. and walked into the empty gym alone.

At one o'clock in the afternoon, everyone appeared at the entrance of the stadium, in addition to the players, there were some fans waiting outside.

"All so early, I thought I would be the first. ”

"If it weren't for your nerves, I wouldn't have come, and the old men of the committee might still be taking a nap under the warm covers. Anthony Ben said as he rubbed his frozen hands, and for the sake of face, he had to say such a duplicitous remark.

"Don't talk nonsense here, I think you kid must not have been able to sleep last night. ”

The players walked into Ricard's office with a smile and a smile, only to find the coach sitting in a chair staring at the phone, his eyes bloodshot.

"Boss, where did you sleep last night?" Mike Taylor was startled by Ricard's haggard appearance.

"No, I'm here at half past ten. Ricard's eyes were still fixed on the black phone. "Taylor, get me some takeout. ”

The players were waiting in the office, and unlike the time that flew by on the pitch, every second of the hour in the office seemed extraordinarily painful. Some of the players leaned against the wall, a little slumped in their chairs, and some kept drawing crosses on their chests to pray for God's blessing. What about Ricard? He didn't even move his eyes when he was eating lunch. This atmosphere reminded An Jie of the scene when he waited for the results of the college entrance examination with his parents last year.

Just when the audience was silent, An Jie's mobile phone suddenly rang. The sudden sound caught everyone's attention, except Ricard's.

"Hey, big bull. An Jie winked at everyone after answering the phone.

"Oh, it's my big black one. "Suddenly the atmosphere was a little more lively.

"An Jie, turn on the speakerphone for me and put it on the coach's desk, I'm going crazy. "Morris isn't much easier in his hospital bed than the players here.

At 13:35, assistant coach Moore Sr. rushed into the office with his hair tossed.

At 13:45, Asakin fell asleep in his chair and fell to the ground.

At 13:50, Cruze was so nervous that she kept going to the bathroom.

At 13:55, everyone gathered around the small desk, staring at the black phone with Riccard.

!!!!At two o'clock, the phone rang and everyone looked at Ricard. Ricard slowly raised his hand, his heart beating wildly.

"Hey, sir. Despite his nervousness, Ricard's tone was calm.

"Yes sir, I see. After a few simple sentences, Ricard hung up the phone.

"That's it, not thirty seconds!" Anthony Ben picked up the earpiece and put it to his ear again, but of course he couldn't hear anything.

"Coach, we ......" Taylor looked at Ricard's grim expression and didn't dare to continue.

"Everyone. Rickard finally spoke, and no emotion was discernible in his tone. "We've had a great season, tied for second in the Big Twelve Conference, the best Iowa State University has had in nearly a decade. I...... I'm a pleasure working with all of you. With that, Rickard got up and picked up his coat, ignored everyone's gazes, and walked straight to the door of his office.

Sure enough, beautiful fantasies do not exist in reality. All the players are silent at the moment and they are back to the same form they were in yesterday's defeat.

"Also, I almost forgot to tell you. Rickard stepped out of the office with one foot, only to suddenly turn around.

"You've just been invited to the NCAA March Madness!" Rickard finally couldn't play anymore, he threw off his coat and laughed excitedly.

Everyone looked at each other for a second, and then they all hugged each other, shouting excitedly filled the empty gymnasium, and old Austin, who faintly heard the echo at the gate, also smiled.

The next moment, more than a dozen people rushed out of the gymnasium carrying Ricard. They carried Ricard around the school yard with impunity, and the joyous yells disturbed almost everyone who was on their lunch break, but no one complained to them.

"We're selected! We're selected!" Morris yelled from his hospital bed, following the other end of the line.

"Sir, please calm down. Morris was surrounded by a few nurses who were unclear about the situation to "celebrate" with him.

"Where are we going hahahahaha. Anthony Ben, who was the most "reserved" just now, couldn't even speak clearly at the moment, he only knew to carry Rickard and run around with everyone, and then echo everyone's crazy laughter.

"Celebration Banquet! Celebration Banquet! I invite you to eat Chinese food!" An Jie ran at the end and commanded the direction.

"Let's go, I like Chinese food, curry rice, etc., I like it the most!"

"Idiot, that's RB dish!"

"Forehead ......" An Jie instantly shed a lot of cold sweat.

Are you readyWith 63 teams left, the Whirlwinds will continue to wreak havoc on the NCAA field!

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