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Chapter 176 Team Spirit, Gentlemen(2/3)

He wants to expand and superficialize the players' deep anxiety, make them worry about their future, and then listen to him obediently. He will let those people know that only he can make them live like warriors after returning home, rather than deserters.

This intentional absence of training is a way, and no one knows where the head coach goes at this critical moment. What follows is a variety of speculations. People always have a concern about what they don't know, because they often don't know what is already bad things will turn into.

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When Qiu Suhui appeared in front of everyone again, he still did not show anyone good looks, including Hu Li, who knew that he was involved in the role.

The players didn't know, so they became even more frightened.

Qiu Suhui did not arrange training, he just asked everyone to go to the conference room. The conflict happened for four days and he finally planned to resolve it.

In the conference room, when everyone arrived, Qiu Suhui had a blue face and threw a pile of thick newspapers and magazines on the table, and the heavy newspaper made a muffled sound.

"You can see it yourself. These are newspapers and magazines published in China these days. You can see it yourself. What is written on it."

No need to look carefully, they just need to glance at the front page headlines, which are very eye-catching.

"The most embarrassing Chinese team in history!"

"Keywords for preparation: fight, conflict."

"What else can we expect for such a team?"

"Fans survey: More than half of them are not optimistic about the future of the team, and 5% of the fans even suggested disbanding the national team and allowing the North Korean team to replace them."

"The Chinese team destroyed the Great Wall by itself, and has been determined by many foreign media to go home early."

"No fighting spirit, no enterprising spirit, no team spirit, ban the three-no national team!"

"There was a fight on the training ground, and foreign reporters even said they couldn't understand it."

"They are not qualified to represent China!"

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These words swept through their hearts like a storm. As long as they were not stupid, they knew that their poor performance had hurt the hearts of countless tolerant fans in China, and they had already betrayed everyone.

"This morning's training task - reading newspapers, everyone has to read it." Qiu Suhui said with a blue face, "Switch off the phone and other things off, and it doesn't work even if it's vibrated."

Someone moved his lips, but seemed to have something to say but didn't dare to say it. Then everyone took out their phones and turned it off.

"Start watch now!" he shouted, but no one responded. He took out a whistle from his pocket, put it in his mouth and blew it hard, and the training began!

The team members picked up the newspaper in front of them like dreams and looked at them. Qiu Suhui didn't walk away, but sat in front and looked at the team members below. He wanted to supervise here to make sure they were reading newspapers, not chatting and sending text messages.

For a moment, there was no other sound in the room except for the occasional clamor of flipping through newspapers. This should be the quietest and honest time since the national team gathered.

Zhang Jun was also watching, and he also saw the photo taken by Sophie. It was the moment when Krue pinched Zhou Tao's neck. The two of them grabbed each other's hatred in time and accurately. They both glared, and the heat exhaled from their noses could spray on each other's face. Krue stared at him, while Zhou Tao was pinched and blushed.

So, Kru took advantage at that time.

Those news reports only describe the incident, but the comments from netizens in the following versions of the commentator articles are very rude. Zhang Jun can be seen everywhere with a strong personal emotional tendency.

In the past, Zhang Jun always believed that domestic sports media always had false and exaggerated reports, but this time, Zhang Jun believed that the media did not exaggerate a little. Because if he was just a fan, the tone and vocabulary he used would be more vicious than the media.

In preparations before the World Cup, other teams were having headaches for their opponents, while the Chinese team was worried about their own family affairs. Zhang Jun really didn't know what kind of performance they would perform in this World Cup and how far they could go.

Until lunch, Qiu Suhui didn't ask the players to do other things. After reading a newspaper, he read other newspapers and magazines, and then went to have dinner together.

During the meal, there were much less loud noises and casual chats in the past, and everyone was busy eating, looking worried.

Qiu Suhui didn't know what they were thinking, but he knew that his plan had been initially successful. In the past, the players were just guessing about the situation in the country, but now they have seen it clearly. No matter how much they look in, they always have some thoughts in their hearts.

After dinner, Qiu Suhui said to the team members: "One hour off for lunch, and we will arrive at the conference room at 2 pm, and we will continue."

Everyone went back to their room to rest in confusion, just letting everyone read the newspaper and say nothing, and then asked them to come again in the afternoon. Has the training time of this day been delayed like this?

What was Qiu Zhi thinking? What was he going to do? No one knew.

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After afternoon and afternoon break, everyone gathered in the conference room again. The newspapers they read in the morning were still scattered on the table, and the front page headlines were still very dazzling.

But Qiu Suhui did not ask everyone to continue reading the newspaper, but turned on the projector: "Let's watch the movie in the afternoon." He raised the remote control in his hand.

See a movie?!

Players, look at me, look at you, I don’t know what Qiu Zhi means. Now they all know that the team is not united, so can everyone watch movies together solve this problem?

Qiu Suhui ignored everyone's surprised gaze and pressed the play button.

Li Yongle and Yang Pan were both surprised to find that this was "Any Given Sunday" borrowed from Li Yongle.

"This movie is about American football, that is, football. But you don't need to understand football to watch it. Everyone will watch it carefully." After saying that, Qiu Suhui turned off all the lights in the conference room, pulled the curtains, and sat at the end, quietly waiting for the movie to start.

This is a star-studded movie from directors to actors, and it is also a very passionate and real sports movie.

The film tells the story of a team that has won many championships in the league but has recently been internal and external troubles - the Sharks. A more funny start, in a league game, they first lost the captain, quarterback Jack Rooney, and then the first substitute quarterback was immediately injured when he was replaced.

The team doctor had just lifted the captain into the small ambulance when he heard another injury. He said in surprise: "Did he fall off the bench?"

The live broadcaster even brought out history to illustrate how funny this scene is: "I haven't seen this since 1988 when two quarterbacks were injured. Oh, maybe it was 1978."

The protagonist of the movie, Tony Damato, coach, threw his headset to the ground in anger, and then replaced the second substitute and the last quarterback Willy Biman, who was on the court, was nervous as soon as he came on the court, and actually vomited out in front of the TV broadcast and the audience.

I saw someone laughing slightly here.

But Willie Beeman showed his power in the second half, and a long pass helped the team overtake the score. He just thought that at the last moment, the team had differences in defense or attack, and the opponent seized the opportunity and turned the defeat into victory. The Sharks also ushered in their four-game losing streak. This was really a big blow to a team that regarded the championship as its target.

The nature of the quarterback in football is somewhat like the midfield core in football. He is also the initiator of the offense, the brain on the court, and the team's tactical core. He needs outstanding long-term pass technology to find the best pass route in the complex situation, kill with one blow, and score touchdowns by himself when necessary.

Willie Beeman, a 26-year-old talented player, made an unexpected appearance and gave him a chance. He performed well in the subsequent games. With two quarterbacks absent due to injuries, he helped the team win a winning streak and made it to the playoffs. However, vomiting became his mark. Every time he vomited, his opponent would be in trouble.

The team is moving towards the playoffs step by step, but there are many problems. Christina, the team's young and beautiful female boss, is determined to sell the team, and then go to Los Angeles to build a new team, and often interfere with the head coach's work, even though Damato is his "Uncle Tony".

The team's main defensive player "Shark" had a concussion, but the respected old team doctor tampered with the diagnosis under the threat of Christina, allowing him to continue to work hard for the team, even if one day he would die on the court.

A reporter who has always been biased towards Damato always wants to ridicule Damato and create conflicts and news.

The team's main scorer Julian Washington complained to Damato that Willy never passes the ball to him. He has a contract with the sponsor, and as long as he runs the ball for two thousand yards, he can get a prize of 10 million. However, if Willy doesn't pass the ball to him, he can't count the number if he can't get the ball. He hopes Damato gives him an explanation, but the young assistant coach supports Willy. The two quarreled in Damato's office, which gave Damato a headache.

The pretty-looking black guy Willie Biman has become a star due to his outstanding performance in a row. He has appeared on TV interview programs, appeared on magazine covers, shot advertisements, released rap records, attended celebrity dinners, and even became interested in his boss Christina. He broke up with his black girlfriend who had been dating for many years. The sudden success made him lose himself. He always thought that the team won the game alone, and other teammates, especially the defense, were useless.

At the same time, captain Jack Rooney was actively preparing for his comeback. He felt the threat of Willy, but he would still help Willy in many places, reminding him that as a quarterback, he should fulfill his responsibilities and establish good relationships with his teammates.

"You should try to say the line 'Everyone is here to be a star'." Rooney's wife complained to her husband.

Koroney looked at Willie surrounded by children and shrugged: "No, sacrifice, teamwork, this is the most important thing."

Willie did not understand the captain's intentions.

"The most important thing is to lead a team to win. What is important is that you must make your teammates believe in you and follow you willingly."

"Hey, Captain, let me ask, how old are you?" This is Willy Beeman's answer.

As a player, he is indeed very outstanding, but as a quarterback who wants to lead the entire team, he is not qualified yet. Why? Because he is just playing on his own and never considers the feelings of his teammates. Now some people listen to him because he wants to win. Once he loses the game, the conflict will explode.

Damato realized this problem and asked Willie to come to his house for dinner, but the two had a big fight. Because Damato always wanted Willie to follow his plan, learn from Captain Rooney, and know how to respect the old players. Willie mocked Damato for being an old stubborn person. It was because he always held on to the past that he had been in such a miserable state that his wife divorced him and the child followed his mother to the west.

"Listen, boy. I want you to listen carefully, because one day you will find that this is the most real truth you hear. Rugby, the meaning of rugby is not just to win, because you are a part of this whole, whether you are a coach or a star player, one hundred great athletes are all, and you are now too. I hope you cherish it well, because if you lose them, you will never come back." Damato warned Willie.

But Willy didn't listen at all. He complained to Damato. In short, it was all wrong for others. He sacrificed too much, but no one gave him a chance to prove himself. Now he finally played it out, but Damato put it back on the bench because Captain Rooney, who returned from injury in the final, would be the starter.

"You keep talking, Willy. You blame others but never mention yourself. Look, this is what the leader has to do, sacrifice, he needs to sacrifice some playing time because he is leading the team with role models, not fear or self-pity."

This angered Willy. He stood up and pointed at Damato's nose and asked: "Who do you think you are talking to? My career as a player is half over. Now you want me to be the bench for the glory of Captain Rooney, and be your mom coach! I don't believe in your principles, because you are scared, old guy, afraid that you will definitely win in my way, then your faith in this life will be over?" Willy turned around and was about to leave.

Damato stood up and chased after him: "You are not a bragging perimeter player, or receiver, or even Julian Washington! You are a fatal quarterback! Do you know what that means? That is the center of gravity of the whole team, boy! It is also the target of being scolded after losing the ball, the target of everyone's attention, their leader, they will support you only when they understand, are willing to fight for you, and even break the nose, ribs, and even the ankles. They believe in you, and you give them confidence. This is a... quarterback."

"...Anyway, as long as I'm a 'steamer' Willy plays in her own way as long as she has the chance to play. I don't care. My value will soar whenever I sell me or exchange it. I don't care wherever I go, my value will only be ten times higher than here!" Willy turned around and left, ignoring the head coach.

"You're very, very young." Damatto said to himself as he looked at Willy's back, "It's also very, very fucking... stupid!"

In the evening, Willie went to participate in a PARTY held by the Sharks at his home. Willie mocked his teammates in person and said that if our defense could be better, he would be the first in the league now.

These words angered the "shark". He cut Willy's new car into two pieces with a chainsaw, which also marked their break. "Find a taxi! Get out of my house!"

To be fair, Willie is a genius. He is good at making his own judgments based on the situation on the court and changing the planned plans without authorization. However, the tactics he formulated by himself can help the team win.

But he can't become a leader. He is different from Captain Rooney. This great star captain infects everyone with his personal charm. Whether it is heaven or hell, they are willing to follow him. "Shark" even shouted to Rooney during training: "Come on, man! With me here, they can't hit you!" But no one has ever said this to Willie.

While Willie was busy filming commercials and making records, Rooney was still performing recovery training in his own gym late at night in order to play when the team needed him.

Willie only needs to consider himself, while Damatto and Rooney have to consider everyone. But if Willie wants to be a truly qualified quarterback, he must learn to think about others, even sacrifice himself if necessary.

As a result, the Sharks were slaughtered by their opponents at home in the game. In a heavy rain, no one was willing to block the opponent's players for Willy. He was knocked to the ground and lost the ball again and again by his opponent. No one went up to help, and everyone was watching. After the game, Willy and his teammates had a fight in the locker room. Damatto rushed in and scolded everyone: "I have been a coach for thirty years! This is the first time I have seen such a game, and you are embarrassed! Today I am ashamed to be your coach! You guys think about it yourself!"

Due to the loss, if the team wants to enter the championship finals, they must go to Texas four weeks later and defeat the Cavaliers there before they have the chance to enter the finals held in Minnesota. This is the last chance for the players to prove themselves.

Damato's trouble is far from over. After the old team doctor's behavior of replacing "shark" X-rays was exposed, the young team doctor diagnosed that there were tooth-like cracks on the skull of the "shark". His hand-eye coordination ability has been greatly weakened. If he was hit again, it is very likely to cause paralysis, stroke, vegetative, or even sudden death. However, the "shark" insisted on playing in the game because he was only one interception and could add three tackles and get a million bonus. He needed to use this money to support his wife and four children.

In the end, Damato thought about it for a long time and agreed to the "shark" request.

After dealing with the "shark" matter here, he went to the training ground and had a big fight with the old team doctor in front of many reporters. He personally fired the team doctor who had followed him for 30 years. In a bad mood, he also pushed the reporter who came to interview, causing the other party's forehead to rupture.

Boss Christina also came to make trouble because Damato insisted on starting Captain Rooney in the game against Texas, rather than Willie Beeman, whom Christina and the sponsor hoped. In the argument, Damato said that he would definitely switch Willie after the season was over because he made the whole team a mess.

Willie was also reflecting on himself, and he and his ex-girlfriend reunited. While in the sauna, he happened to meet the "shark" who had fallen out with him before.

At this time, the "Sharks" already knew that there was danger in playing. He wanted to warn Willy: "You want to be the nigger who led the team, but are they willing? I tell you, all the successful stars, every Barry Sanders, every Jerry Rice, hundreds of niggers who have never heard of. Of course, the game allows you to learn to be arrogant and talk nonsense. What else is there besides these? Suddenly, I am penniless, no women, no applause, hum, and the dream is shattered. This is what I want to tell you, when a man, when a man is looking back on the past, he should be proud of his life, and rarely regrets, not just those years in armor, you cannot just remember the glorious moments. You must understand in your heart that if you can't do it, you are not a man, you can only be... a gangster."

Willie covered her bath towel over her head and ignored the "shark", but this time he really listened.

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To be continued...
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