Chapter 137 Shouting across the space 136
Unlike the Peach Bowl where the University of Alabama held the advantage, the outcome of the Fiesta Bowl was closer, more intense, and harder to predict.
Before the game, Las Vegas set the odds slightly in favor of Ohio State University, believing that the victory would come within a field goal, with Ohio State University edging out Clemson University to win the Fiesta Bowl and advance to the nationwide championship finals.
But, undoubtedly, no matter who the victor was, it was going to be a very close and intense confrontation, and as of now, the goddess of victory seemed to slightly favor Ohio State University.
However.
Watson, shouldering a mission, said, "I beg to differ—"
The game, turned wild.
Under the leadership of Watson, the Clemson Tigers went completely berserk, not just on offense, but also on defense, displaying a determination to win at all costs. They went all out in both attack and defense, fiercely suppressing their opponents from the very beginning, brutally grinding Ohio State University into the ground.
Ohio State University was directly stunned; their momentum completely crushed as if they were a small rabbit shivering under the tiger's paw, completely disoriented, throwing their formation into disarray, making mistake after mistake. One wrong move led to another, and they never recovered throughout the game, leading to a complete collapse.
Originally, this was supposed to be a clash of titans, but it turned into a one-sided steamrolling.
"31:0".
The Clemson Tigers slaughtered Ohio State University in a convincing victory, asserting their dominance as the second-ranked team, advancing to the nationwide championship finals for the second consecutive year, and setting up a rematch with the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm from last season's final.
2016 NCAA nationwide champion, the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm, or the Clemson Tigers?
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Earlier, the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm had casually and stylishly defeated the University of Washington, defending their honor and once again proving themselves as this season's finest NCAA team.
Immediately after, the Clemson Tigers used a crushing victory over Ohio State University to make a strong and authoritative statement.
"What, you won a '37:14'? Heh, we won a '31:0', not only showcasing top-level offense but defense as well. So, how does the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm feel about that?"
All eyes, bustling with excitement, shifted focus—
After the game, reporters surrounded Watson so tightly that he couldn't escape, shoving microphones and recorders at him, effectively enclosing him within their midst.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Normally, Watson would have been impatient, but today was different.
More accurately, Watson had been waiting for this moment, waiting for the media to shift their attention from Jackson and Li Wei back to him; waiting to prove himself on the final stage of the nationwide championship, eagerly awaiting the chance to directly defeat Li Wei and the Crimson Tide Storm.
Everything, was perfect.
This, was his dream moment.
"Watson, this morning, the Crimson Tide Storm advanced to the finals with a perfect performance, maintaining their Undefeated Golden Body this season. Faced with such an opponent, are you guys ready?"
The question was standard, but this was the conversation Watson had been anticipating.
"Of course," Watson appeared extremely confident.
"Before the game, people thought Ohio State University might beat us. We proved our ability with our actions; we can defeat any opponent, including Alabama. We are ready."
"I know we are the underdog, I know people generally favor them, but I promise, the treatment Ohio State University experienced today, we're going to let the University of Alabama thoroughly enjoy that as well."
"Heh heh."
Watson displayed a mischievous smile, making no effort to hide his malice, as if they could toy with the University of Alabama at will, his gaze filled with disdain, mockery, and provocation.
Moreover, that wasn't all.
Watson stared straight into the camera during an interview, shouting through the lens to someone, his words radiating his determination to win.
"In fact, I've been praying every Sunday, going to church and fervently praying that the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm should never lose a game."
Huh?
On the spot, the reporters were astounded, clearly not anticipating Watson's words, followed then by the most famous statement of this NCAA season.
"Because we are the only team that can and will defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm. We are prepared to embrace victory, so I hope they are ready to face defeat—
It's a bit painful, so bear with it."
This wasn't just confidence, but rather arrogance.
It's hard to imagine how long Watson had waited to say those words.
While people incessantly discussed Jackson and Li Wei night and day, Watson, consistently ranked third this season, was secretly sharpening his knives in the dark. Now, finally, it was time to show his edge, and the entire room erupted in astonishment.
Watson could see the shock and surprise on the reporters' faces; he was extremely pleased because this was exactly the effect he wanted, beyond expectation—
The only pity was that he couldn't see Li Wei's expression at that moment.
But Watson was destined not to see it, as the Crimson Tide Storm still maintained a blockade on news. Saban had banned interviews and prevented the players from reading about other opponents' interviews; Li Wei had no idea what Watson had said. Poor Watson was essentially winking at the blind.
Nevertheless, Watson was content, the reporters' noisy commotion and agitation perfectly aligned with his imagination, even better than expected.
However, the reporters were not Barbie dolls; they wouldn't just stand there and let Watson have his say without challenge. They immediately opened old wounds.
"Uh, Watson, are you sure?"
"Last season, in the nationwide championship final, you lost to this adversary; this season at the spring training camp, you lost to them again."
"Clearly, you haven't mastered the secret to defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide Storm, so why do you think the outcome will be different this time?"
Rubbing salt in the wound, that's what reporters do. No reporter had mentioned this to Watson for an entire season, yet now they suddenly remembered.
Watson's face stiffened, visibly flustered.
"It was just a warm-up match!"
"Besides, I only played half the game; that match holds no reference value!"
Watson took several deep breaths, barely managing to stay calm.
"Of course, we know Alabama is strong. But that's exactly why we relish defeating them even more. We are the Clemson Tigers, and we'll ascend to the pinnacle of the nationwide championship over their bodies."
"Additionally."
"I will prove to everyone whether I am a quarterback or a running back. The fact is, whether I'm a quarterback or a running back, victory belongs to me. I'm not the idiot who ruins his own chances carelessly; I will defeat you, and I will watch you cry with a smile."
Even though he didn't mention names, his message couldn't have been clearer.
Jackson: Achoo!
Li Wei: My nose feels itchy, what's going on?