Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 131 130 Heavy Strike

"Crimson Tide, roar!"

"Salute to Washington!"

"Crimson Tide, roar!"

"Salute to Washington!"

Heatwaves rolled and thunder struck with immense force, as echoes vibrated through the air above the Georgia Dome, and the supportive chants from both sides clashed, releasing an unbelievable energy. It seemed as if the whole city of Atlanta trembled slightly with the reverberation.

The University of Washington fans shouted till their voices were hoarse, showing their fighting spirit and will to win without backing down an inch in face of the NCAA top seed, the University of Alabama. The air was thick with an aggressive aura, spreading in every direction.

At kickoff, they indeed demonstrated their prowess, with the often overlooked, underestimated, and forgotten Offensive group firmly suppressing the Crimson Tide Storm's highly coveted Defensive group of the season, scoring the first point. Their spectacular performance ignited passion—

Fans, having lost all reason, were caught up in fervor.

"7:0".

Clearly, such a start, breaking expectations, was something nobody had anticipated.

In the broadcasting booth, the commentators couldn't help but exclaim.

"Indeed, a bowl game is a bowl game; the whole atmosphere, feeling, and state of play is completely different. The University of Washington, standing on this stage, isn't content with being a side character. They long for the championship and are proving with their actions that they aren't here at the Georgia Dome just to play around.

The defending champions need to watch out; their opponents aren't just Clemson."

Before the game, almost all media unanimously focused on the University of Alabama and Clemson University, speculating whether both teams could meet for the second year in a row at the nationwide championship. But now, the University of Washington wasn't content to be forgotten:

Don't act as if we don't exist.

The fires of battle had been lit.

Humphrey's face was filled with frustration.

In the first wave of offense and defense, Humphrey was too wound up. That's the thing with competitive sports: being too tense might lead to poor performance, and the same goes for being overly excited. Humphrey just couldn't find his rhythm, failing to defend his position at two critical moments.

Directly opposite him, Humphrey saw Li Wei waiting on the sidelines with his helmet, ready to come on after the Special Duty Group's kickoff, his cheeks slightly red, somewhat restrained.

Li Wei bumped Humphrey's shoulder with his helmet, displaying a smile, "No worries, Little Humph, watch us. We'll let them feel the full force of the Crimson Tide Storm. Don't forget, we're a team."

Hertz believed in Li Wei, even if Li Wei was referred to as a "rookie"; as long as Li Wei stood behind him, he knew they were ready to face all challenges.

Li Wei just shrugged lightly. "Ah, being too charming is such a hassle."

"Haha." Hertz burst out laughing.

Anyone with clear eyes could see that the offensive group of the Crimson Tide Storm was at ease.

Then, both sides took their formation, and the air tensed up.

So, how would the Crimson Tide Storm commence their attack?

In the first half of the season, the Crimson Tide Storm often started with a ground attack, steadily breaking open the situation. As their ground attack developed reputation, the Crimson Tide Storm would often begin with passing plays; Hertz's passing ability had visibly improved, which gave Saban even more confidence.

But facing the University of Washington, would the Crimson Tide Storm dare to engage in a direct assault with passing plays against the University of Washington?

"Attack!"

Hertz announced the kickoff, and suddenly, the game changed—

Blitz!

The University of Washington paid no regard to the University of Alabama's offensive tactics; like their first wave of offense, their first wave of defense was also proactive. They chose to blitz, pressuring with full force all at once.

Undoubtedly, the University of Washington was brave and bold, fully prepared, once again demonstrating their confidence in victory and the championship.

This was, indeed, an unexpected move—

The University of Washington, like the University of Alabama, employed a "3-4" defensive formation, with three defensive linemen and four linebackers. Such a defense did not often blitz.

Especially at the beginning of the game?

Generally, the opening is according to pre-game tactical deployment, playing with one's best tactics. There's no need for surprise victories, but the University of Washington's unconventional start aimed to firmly seize the opening and reverse the situation.

Five-man rush.

The University of Washington capitalized on their numerical advantage, like tigers descending from the mountains, breaking the balance.

For a moment, it was almost an illusion—were the University of Washington the undefeated top seed of the season?