Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 3 Personal Guarantee
Not only Levi, Bell also looked at Burns with great interest. He and Levi had the same concerns:

Is it really possible for a complete layman to switch to football?

Of course, there are quite a few crossover players in the NCAA, including those in basketball, football, baseball, ice hockey, track and field, etc. There are many who are not only dual-talented, but also triple-talented. Their amazing talents and excellent performances have even won them draft invitations from more than one professional league at the same time.

but.

Fighting?

Is Burns really so sure that he is not inviting Levi to join the players in boxing?
Burns could sense the gazes of Levi and Bell. He was a little flustered and anxious, with a layer of sweat on his forehead. He awkwardly adjusted his sitting position and tried to explain his ideas anxiously, but once he really got into the professional topic, his words flowed out uncontrollably and he couldn't stop.

“Honestly, we are in a virtuous cycle now and everything is in the best condition.”

"After winning the U.S. championship in 11 and 12, we were eliminated in the semifinals in 13 and 14. Then, last year, we returned to the throne."

“The core is the running back.”

"Everyone knows that our Alabama Crimson Tide is a traditional running back school - by the way, I am the running back coach of the team. Last year, after two seasons of polishing, Derrick Henry finally broke out in his junior year."

"He rushed for 2219 yards and 28 touchdowns throughout the season, which are top-tier statistics at any time. He undoubtedly won the NCAA's highest honor, the Heisman Trophy."

"Then."

"After the season ends, Henry will participate in the draft in April and officially join the professional league."

"It's not good news to lose our top running back in the new season that's about to start in September. If we don't pay attention, we might miss the championship like we did in 13 and 14."

"If that's all, then it's nothing. This is the NCAA. We have to deal with students graduating or turning professional every year. We've been through it all. We know the difficulties we're going to face, and we've always been able to find solutions, but it's much more than that."

"Just this month in spring training camp, we had three consecutive injuries to our running backs. Now we only have two running backs in the team, and we can't even fill the bench."

"Although the team's top running back is still healthy and ready to play, and the No. 2 running back's injury should be able to recover in six months, and conservatively estimated to return during the season; but we can't gamble. Not only can we not, but we also need to be fully prepared. We really need a running back."

"I was already nervous enough to start the season without four running backs, and now I'm even more nervous with only two."

"I……"

Burns was a little excited and a little embarrassed——

Make bricks without straw.

Although the University of Alabama is a famous football school and a traditional running back school, Burns' ability to serve as a running back coach is evident; but now, "there is no rice", Burns has nowhere to display his skills.

The honest man in front of me was almost crying.

"headmaster."

"If you give me four running backs, I can get to the bowl game even if I can't defend my title. But now, there are only two running backs. What do you want me to do?"

"Let alone 13 and 14, we may go back to the time before 07 overnight."

Bell was stunned:
That's not okay.

As a traditional football school, the University of Alabama relies on its reputation for annual enrollment. Once the football team performs poorly, the consequences will be unimaginable.

But if it is just for recruiting students, the University of Alabama has other sports strengths, so it doesn't have to worry about it. The real key lies in the broadcasting dividends.

Audiences familiar with the five major European football leagues and the NBA should know that the broadcasting rights of competitive sports are the most profitable, and football is no exception.

NCAA's football broadcasts are divided into two parts, one is North American live broadcast, and the other is regional live broadcast.

Naturally, the advertising revenue from North American live broadcasts will be several times higher, but only strong teams and only hotly discussed matches can be broadcast on North American live broadcasts.

In other words, the performance of the University of Alabama football team will determine the school's financial revenue.

Lives are at stake.

Bell looked at Burns, and Burns also looked at Bell, "Principal, we need Levi." Maybe Levi is a layman, but for the current situation of the team, Levi is indeed the perfect choice. His talent and ability are there.

Burns believes that as long as he is given a Levi, regardless of whether he can train a second Derrick Henry, there is still hope for this season.

After saying that, Burns looked at Levi again, "I'm serious."

Although he was sweating and his cheeks were flushed, Burns' eyes were so bright and focused, and he showed all his cards sincerely and frankly.

This time, Levi did not refuse, "Okay."

Perhaps, the key to changing one's life and writing a brilliant chapter is football.

It was not until Levi left the office that Bell looked at Burns with a meaningful smile, full of anticipation but also some worry.

"Burton, our goal is to defend the title. Tell me now that he is the missing piece in the championship map. Does the head coach agree with you?"

Burns is the assistant head coach, and above him is the team's head coach. They are a perfect match. This year is their tenth season working together at the University of Alabama, so Burns has an extraordinary position in the team.

But then again, no matter how high his position is, Burns is not the head coach. The one who truly holds the power of life and death over the team is still the head coach.

"Of course, Principal, the coach knows about our meeting today."

"I wouldn't say this kid is the missing piece to the championship picture, but if we want to defend our title, we have to add running back resources."

"I know what I'm doing."

Confident, yet sincere.

Burns is a down-to-earth person. He doesn't make big promises, such as aiming for the championship or easily defending the title.

However, words are very persuasive.

Bell nodded slightly to show his understanding.

"You are responsible for judging his performance, and we are responsible for judging your performance. You need to know that from now on, you are his guarantor."

"Coach, I know that defending the title is not something that can be accomplished by just talking about it. It's very complicated and difficult, so I won't say what will happen if we don't defend the title, but I need our game to be broadcast live across the United States."

"You know how important this is to the school."

"Last season, we had 10 live broadcasts nationwide; the season before that, it was eight. I know we have encountered some difficulties this year, so my requirements are not that demanding, at least seven."

"Coach, seven games."

"If it's less than seven, then I need to talk to you before I sit down with this young man. Of course, I will confirm this with the head coach and I need him to give me an answer."

"Wait, you will take him to the tryout later, right?"

Seven games, not easy——

Because there are only twelve NCAA regular season games in total, and if you add the conference championship games, bowl games, and national championship games, there are only fifteen games.

In other words, we still need to enter the games after the regular season.

Burns did not respond hastily, but took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.

Yea.

The door of the principal's office opened again, and Burns appeared like a penguin, giving Levi at the door a bright smile.

"How about coming with me to the team? Everyone should be waiting."

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