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The bustling, chattering of chatter was constantly buzzing in Jay Fox's ears, and every face in sight was filled with excitement and excitement.
Although after every game, the reporters around Lu Ke are the most, there is no doubt that the Chinese quarterback has become the focus of the league; But all of this could not be compared to today, and the whole size was at least doubled, and more than sixty reporters gathered here, waiting for Lu Ke to arrive, waiting for the interview to begin.
It was a great game, full of countless topics and a lot of highlights.
First of all, with the victory in this game, the playoff pattern of the Western Division of the National League has become clear.
With this victory, the San Francisco 49ers' season record has reached 10-3, leading the way; The Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks both have a six-seven record on the season, while the St. Louis Rams have a two-11 record.
Now with three games left in the season, even if the 49ers are all lost, and the Cardinals or Seahawks win, they will not be able to catch up with the 49ers, which means that the San Francisco 49ers have locked up the division championship in advance and will enter the playoffs again after eight years!
That's the result of the nail on the bat! Indisputable and unshakable!
The San Francisco 49ers became the second team in the National League to officially confirm a playoff spot - the first team to enter the playoffs was naturally the invincible defending champion Green Bay Packers this season, with a record of winning all 13 games, leading the league, completely throwing off the Detroit Lions, who were chasing closely at the beginning of the season, and entered the playoffs with an absolute advantage, and became the favorite to win the Super Bowl!
For the remainder of the regular season, the 49ers will fight for seeding spots in the playoffs for a more favorable matchup and more home-court advantage. The clash between the Cardinals and the Seahawks will be a battle for second place in the division, and if they can win all of their final three games, there will still be a chance in the battle for a playoff wildcard spot.
A hearty victory not only perfectly achieved revenge, but also laid the division pattern for the rest of the regular season; What's more, making the playoffs again after eight years has really changed the team's decline and frustration!
It's no wonder that the visiting fans are celebrating so wildly. One can imagine what San Francisco is like at this moment.
Secondly, the contest between Lu Ke and Peterson, two rookie players, collided with countless sparks.
In the last meeting, Peterson gave Lu Ke a head-on blow with two interceptions, on the one hand, he proved that he has the potential to become a top cornerback, and the fifth pick in the first round is not for nothing; On the other hand, it also proves that Lu Ke is not invincible, and the shortcomings of rookie players are exposed, giving other teams a best example.
In this duel, Lu Ke crushed Peterson with a perfect performance, completely breaking the right side of the defense, and the gap can be seen only through the two sets of data, first, Peterson was unable to make a pass that was not completed in this game; Second, Lu Ke defeated Peterson twice before and after, completing a touchdown each through Logan and Jean.
It is no exaggeration to say that the quality and performance shown by these two rookie players has completely become the focus of both games, making each other and each other's team successful.
Before this game, the provocation and complaining between the two young people had already ignited sparks, and the-for-tat on and off the field added a lot of highlights; And after this game, the duel between the two young people is bound to continue, and the intra-division duel twice a year is worth looking forward to.
After experiencing this game, the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers in the same district matchup, can no longer be said to lack sparks and confrontations, the two sides have truly become mortal enemies, and history has begun to precipitate and forge little by little.
Thirdly, during the game, the racist remarks of the Cardinals' home fans are bound to become a focal point.
Someone once joked that in North America, discrimination against blacks is political/incorrect; But discriminating against Asian Americans is politically correct – not just for Chinese Americans, but for the entire Asian American community. It's a joke, but it's not exactly a joke.
How the radical remarks in this game will be dealt with and where they will go, which is also a hot topic of concern for everyone.
From the league's point of view, if they want to make it as big and small as possible, then thankfully, this is a day game, not a night game; If they want to formally teach lessons and set benchmarks, then input from the owners of the thirty-two teams will be crucial.
From Lu Ke's point of view, his handling style and attitude, his handling methods and posture will determine people's opinions on this matter, this person, and even this group.
This is not an easy task. Everyone is the envy of those high-profile focuses; But sometimes, the responsibilities and pressures that are the focus are far beyond imagination, and a little carelessness can completely destroy a person.
Focus, focus, or focus; Explosive point, gimmick, and at the same time still popular.
For journalists, this game is like a treasure, hiding countless sales and clicks, waiting for their hard work to dig and explore, each reporter is bound to uphold a different point of view and attitude to report, but before that, they need to get first-hand information -
Lu Ke! That's the unanimous goal!
No one is exempt, not even Jay Fox.
Looking back now on his college days, as Lu Ke and Logan's roommates, Jay has witnessed the ups and downs of these two players, going round and round, and he has always thought that he understands the difficulties and hardships of standing on the rugby field as a Chinese player, and understands the efforts and sweat that Lu Ke has made to realize his dreams.
But now, Jay didn't dare say that. Unless he is really in it, no one can know what Lu Ke is facing and what he has experienced. Just like today's game, sitting in the press box in the stands, listening to those ugly and dirty curses, even Jay can't stand it anymore, so what will happen to Lu Ke standing on the field?
Today's interview may be published and will not be able to change the prejudices and stubborn diseases of the entire society. But it could also be a starting point for changing history, both for Lu Ke, for the Alliance, and for the Asian community.
Just as no one could have predicted the social frenzy set off by Martin Luther King Jr., history is always created unconsciously, it may be just a small thing, it may be just a small person, it may be just an accident, but it pries the change of history. Today, perhaps, will be the turning point.
After realizing this, Jay couldn't help but squeeze his palm, and the recorder was so wet with warm sweat that he could barely hold it.
"It's coming!"
In the midst of the buzzing commotion, I don't know who whispered, and in an instant, all the noise disappeared, and all the reporters raised their heads in unison and looked in the same direction, and then, Jay saw Lu Ke walking towards him, as well as Logan, Marcus and others walking side by side.
Usually, Lu Ke will not deliberately avoid reporters, but he will not take the initiative to cater to reporters, and sometimes he will be interviewed with his teammates, with a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere; Today, Lu Ke turned his head to say hello to his teammates, and then took the initiative to take a step forward and trotted in front of the reporter.
The proactive attitude and smiling expression made the reporters really scratch their heads.
Could it be that after winning this game, he entered the playoffs again after eight years, and defeated the opponent with an absolute advantage, so Lu Ke forgot the conflicts and contradictions before and during the game? This is indeed a possibility for young and vigorous rookie players.
Or maybe it's because Lu Ke doesn't want to get involved in those sensitive/emotional topics, after all, the racial issue is still too tricky and not a problem that can be solved in a while, so Lu Ke took the initiative to avoid it, and he didn't pursue it and didn't plan to protest? Under the advice of the agent, such a "caring" move is entirely possible, he gives face to the alliance, and the alliance will naturally appreciate the face, and it is good to understate it and expose it in harmony.
All kinds of speculations flashed quickly in his mind, and at this moment, Lu Ke stood still, the smile on the corner of his mouth and the light under his eyes converged little by little, his expression gradually became serious and serious, and his straight spine and straight shoulders showed his proud character and unyielding will.
"I myself have an official statement to announce about today's match."
Without giving the reporter a chance to ask questions, Lu Ke took the initiative to speak, his eyes firmly scanned the group of reporters, and even waited for a moment, noticing that all the reporters turned on the recorder before speaking again.
"I'm a player of Chinese descent, and I'm also a citizen of this country.
At a time when everyone is emphasizing civil rights, everyone needs to get rid of racial discrimination, and not to discriminate against minorities such as African Americans and Latinos, there is such an ugly and unbearable scene in today's game, which is an insult, not only against me, against the minority I represent, but also against the sport of rugby.
As a player, I proved that I was able to stand on the pitch and even if we were Asian, we could join the sport of rugby. And now, as a citizen, I stand here, calling for respect and fighting for equality. No special treatment, no too much and not too little, just equality!
I hope that the Arizona Cardinals' team officials can give me an explanation and response to this kind of unsportsmanlike behavior on the court today. This is my right and your obligation. Thank you. ”