Dominate the Super Bowl-Chapter 337 336 takes the initiative

Ronnie Clark, last season as Li Wei and Jacob's backup, the third running back of Crimson Tide Storm, but he is not on the team roster anymore—

Injury.

Clark also suffered injuries, ending his season early. To make room on the team's roster, he left the Crimson Tide Storm and moved into the practice squad.

Actually, Clark had basically left the team, preparing for graduation and future employment. The only reason he stayed in the Crimson Tide Storm's practice squad was because he couldn't bear to leave; it was a long goodbye. He hoped he could at least accompany the team through the last game of this year.

To be precise, because of his injury, there was a very limited amount of things Clark could do in the practice squad. Burns noticed that Clark hoped to stay with the Crimson Tide Storm through the last year of college, so he had Clark help organize training logs and establish training plans to make himself useful.

Because of this in the running back group, Clark still had a say, he wasn't simply a practice player.

When Clark noticed Jacob's gaze, he didn't hesitate for a second before giving an answer.

"Rookie."

On the side, a youngster who joined the University of Alabama this season started to tease, "Roar roar roar, rookie, Ronnie called Li Wei a rookie."

Clark exchanged a look with Jacobs. No matter how outstanding Li Wei's performance was on the professional field, he was still the rookie who had fought with them to the end.

Then, a hesitant voice came from the side, a green face covered with acne, marked with a bit of confusion and hesitation, cautiously said.

"But... I understand what you're saying, but ultimately it depends on the coach's tactics, right? Otherwise, no matter how strong a running back is, he still can't perform."

This statement actually made Jacob show a smile.

Indeed, Football is a team sport, and the role of a running back is very limited. They often need to follow the coach's tactics and cooperate with the team; even someone as strong as Derrick Henry can't carry the entire team forward, and sometimes due to the head coach's tactical arrangements, one can have the ability but no opportunity to showcase it.

But Li Wei is different, ultimately different.

As long as Li Wei stands on the field, they could all firmly unite and fight to the end.

Jacobs could understand Clark's meaning. They had faith in Li Wei, a kind of almost blind trust and dependence. Perhaps the Kansas City Chiefs felt the same.

"I also believe in the rookie," Jacobs said. Those hesitations and those qualms seemed to vanish in an instant.

"Ah, really? I think Henry might explode."

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"Exactly, Henry has been waiting for such an opportunity; he won't miss it."

"I actually think Henry might sway the outcome of the match."

Chattering nonstop, the heated discussions simply wouldn't end—

Two days later, the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm was about to step on the stage of the nationwide championship final, striving to accomplish a three-peat. But now, the team was bustling and gathering together, lively and eagerly focusing on the second wildcard game of the 2017 NFL playoffs, witnessing a showdown between Crimson Tide alumni.

Perhaps some might be curious: Why?

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Henry has joined the Tennessee Titans for two full seasons, but head coach Mulkai has never given him more opportunity to display his talents. After his rookie season, Henry still played the role of a backup firefighter in his sophomore year—

176 carries, rushing for 744 yards, with five rushing touchdowns.

Such statistics, no different from rookie backups like Hunter and McCaffrey, are hardly noticeable when the regular season's stats are tallied.

Moreover, this season the Tennessee Titans have handed the offensive duties over to quarterback Mariota; the proportion of ground offense has significantly decreased, not just for Henry. Even Murray's carry numbers have dropped. Mulkai's tactical strategy still caters to the preferences of the team's higher-ups: fully utilizing the quarterback.

To be honest, the "Li Wei VS Henry" matchup might not happen at all; after all, the two players' situations in their teams are quite different.

Here is a key point:

With only two weeks left in the regular season, Tennessee Titans starting running back Murray suffered a knee injury that would sideline him for at least two weeks, forcing Mulkai to promote Henry to the starting position.

In the last week of the regular season, during the victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Mulkai continued to focus on the passing game, giving Henry limited opportunities to carry the ball.

Still, Henry seized the opportunity in an unexpected way. The only time he was targeted as a receiver during the whole game, he made a successful catch and continued to push forward for a sixty-yard touchdown, contributing significantly to the Titans' defeat of their division rival.

His catch couldn't help but remind people of Li Wei's game-winning catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Previously, because of his size, speed, agility, and other factors, Henry's running style was considered one-dimensional and not suited to receiving, which was a fatal flaw; but now, with a stunning sixty-yard catch and touchdown, Henry proved his transformation and prepared for the playoffs.

The opportunity had come—

After waiting and preparing, Henry would not miss his chance easily, and the playoffs against Li Wei might just be the perfect stage for him.

Because of this, everyone from the Crimson Tide Storm paid extra attention to the match. Some believed in Henry's breakout performance, while others trusted Li Wei to continue his outstanding season form. This matchup between University of Alabama alumni was stirring considerable discussion in both the NFL and NCAA.

The game ignited from the first second with intense clashes between the mighty contenders.

Li Wei—it was still that Li Wei—

The playoffs after all were the playoffs, where the atmosphere and mental state of the game subtly shifted. After the kickoff, both teams were slightly tense, leading to some minor miscoordination and exchanged punts; but soon after, the Kansas City Chiefs' running back group stepped up.

Li Wei led the charge, proving by his actions why he was ranked first in the league's ground offense for the season.

"Li Wei!"

"One tackle broken, two tackles broken, three! Three tackles broken!"

"Three times!"

"With continuous changes of direction and sudden stops and starts, Li Wei completely toyed with Tennessee's ground defense, moving through it as if unopposed. Tennessee couldn't contain Li Wei and retreated continuously, and the balance of the offensive and defensive clash was broken. Li Wei once again used his talent and ability to change the game."

"Li Wei's footsteps still hadn't stopped, continuing to advance, continuing to break through."

"God!"

"Five yards! Ten yards! Fifteen yards!"

"Speed!"

"Unbelievable, Li Wei is still accelerating, unbelievable!"

"With absolute speed, he overtakes, breaking free from the fourth tackle, twenty yards!"

"Red Zone!"

"Wow, surrounded by three, Tennessee finally intercepts Li Wei at the last moment with a three-man block, but Li Wei completed a twenty-four yard advancement, leading the Chiefs into the Red Zone."

Arrowhead Stadium erupted in excitement.

Then, forty-five seconds later, in front of the TV screen, Jacobs and Clark were the first to jump up with arms raised, as the Crimson Tide Storm erupted with an amazing energy.

"Touchdown!"

"Rookie! Touchdown! A one-yard run for the touchdown!"

"A hundred percent touchdown, a perfect touchdown!"

"Ah, rookie, ah!"