Chapter 160: The Cavaliers of Central Florida (2)
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Like Coach Matt, the male editor also thought before the game that the game would be a defensive game. A free kick or even an extra point can make all the difference between the game and the final result.
But he never imagined that after the start of the game, the two teams would show a sharp attack, stabbing each other's iron walls, and winning touchdowns in a row.
At the beginning of the first quarter, it was the Cavaliers who took the lead in attacking. Although in the eyes of Coach Matt, the offensive group of their team is not distinctive, especially the players who do not have special ability, so the offensive ability is debatable.
In contrast, the defensive group led by Leonard of the Wolverines is a well-known iron army in the NCAA, and the opponent was clean in the last game, and the entire wild card game played a great record. That's why Coach Matt came to the conclusion that it's hard to score points on offense.
In fact, after the reorganization of the Wolverine, the defensive team lost several core defenders in the second line, including the rushing passer, which was also much less powerful than before.
The new defensive group is still in a run-in period and growth period, which can only be said to be enough, but it is definitely not a strong one. If you want to defend against the other party, you lack absolute strength on paper. In addition, although the opponent seems to be unremarkable, he can actually score an average of 24 points per game, and with this alone, you can imagine the strength of its firepower.
Therefore, Coach Johnson is very clear that the clash between the two teams will definitely not be a defensive battle, but an offensive battle.
So since the end of the last game, he didn't think about defense at all. It's about putting the core of the game on offense thoroughly.
Faced with the problem of the opponent's outstanding defensive passing ability, Johnson thought of a lot of ideas.
One of the ideas was to let Yi Fan increase the intensity of the rush and use the quarterback as a running back.
“ATTACK!”
After the offensive begins, such a scene can often be seen.
After Yi Fan and Matthews made a fake handover, the two ran in two directions, Yi Fan ran from the weak side to the strong side. Using the front line and Favors cover, he seized the gap and sprinted forward on his own.
Although the effect is not particularly ideal, the first level attack may only get about two yards of advancement. But it carved such a signal in the opponent's mind - the opponent's quarterback should run by himself.
But in reality, this is just one part of the offensive arsenal laid out by Coach Johnson.
Yi Fan's frequent runs attracted the attention of the opposing passer. In particular, Coach Matt arranged a three-person rushing pass and one person filling the defensive line early in the morning. This offensive method completely attracted the eyes of the opposing defenders.
Subsequently, Yi Fan began to play with Matthews and Favors the tactics of fake running and real passing. By using himself as a decoy, he opened up space for Matthews and Favors, especially Matthews, after covering with Yifan last night. His petite body immediately stepped behind the opponent's forward line in two steps.
In this way, he can immediately start pushing after receiving Yi Fan's pass. Even if you don't necessarily get how many yards you can get every time. But it gave the other party a lot of headaches.
And Matthews is already nimble on his feet, and as long as the defense doesn't keep up with it a little, he can rub out five or six yards, and even directly win a new first attack.
Coach Johnson seized on the opponent's main defensive pass and hit the ground attack. Although he was forced to the edge of the cliff several times, and even played a four-gear two-yard strong hit, Yifan finally stabilized his mentality, continued his good rushing state, and successfully arched into the end area in the first attack and got the first touchdown.
Then the two teams chased after me, and the offense was evenly divided, so the first quarter of the game came down. The two teams scored a total of 28 points.
Such an opening, whether it is a fan audience or a professional such as a male editor, was not expected in advance.
But by the time the first quarter of the game was resting, Yi Fan was already sweating profusely and out of breath. Beads of sweat the size of beans wet the dark hair, making it look like it was fished out of water.
I drank most of the bottle of Gatorade in one go, but it still didn't feel enough.
This kind of high-intensity rush is a huge drain on his physical strength, and he usually plays two quarters of the game, or even more.
Despite his rapid growth in technology, Yi Fan is only a first-year student no matter how he says it. Physical fitness, especially physical fitness, is still far from that of third and fourth graders.
It's okay to play a pass attack in the pocket, but it's not so easy to play a head-to-head attack.
Not to mention Yi Fan, even Matthews felt a little struggling. After all, the three of them usually rotate, and now most of the time is borne by him, and the thin shoulders naturally feel a lot of pressure.
"Coach, will the physical fitness not be able to keep up with this, and the second quarter of the game will be replaced?" Diana noticed Yi Fan's state and immediately suggested it to Johnson.
However, Johnson simply waved his hand and said, "No, don't change people, keep fighting." The second quarter will be a little easier at the beginning. Let Brett prepare and only start playing in the second half or third quarter. ”
Johnson gave his account with a smug smile on his face.
Well, this is just the beginning.
"Liu, can you still bear it?" McCarvey asked. In this game, they have a lighter task up front, they don't need to provide such solid pocket protection, they just need to provide cover for the running ball. It's not too difficult to do that. So the pressure is all on the sail and the running back, and McCarvey knows that.
"Thanks, it's a lot better to rest."
Yi Fan nodded in thanks. It was only after the turmoil in the coaching room that he learned what had happened that afternoon, and if he hadn't arrived back in time, he didn't know what would have happened to the coaching staff and the forwards.
However, when he thought that the forward line was also for the team's victory, and he did not do well, he also accepted it all frankly.
So when McCarvey was able to take the initiative to greet himself, Yifan's heart was full of emotion.
"It seems that my approach has been recognized! In the next game, you have to work harder. Yi Fan touched the beads of sweat on his face, took a few deep breaths, and put the helmet back on.
In the second quarter of the game, Yi Fan was instructed, and the intention of the coaching staff was very clear, and he began to play a pass attack.
Moreover, it is a long pass from a long distance.
Relying solely on the ground offense, whether it's a quarterback running ball, a short sprint with a fake run, or simply letting the running guard make a dash, the Cavaliers' defenders are basically used to it.
If you want to be surprised, you have to be one step ahead of the other party, and you must be flexible before the other party makes a move.
Players from both sides stepped onto the grass again, and the whole Ford Field was boiling again. All the fans gave thunderous applause to both teams.
“ATTACK!”
With McCarvey's order, the second quarter of the game officially began!
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