Chapter 1743 1743 Life Mentor

Archie Manning...

Hugo couldn't help being stunned. His memory of names has always been very vague. For a long time, he couldn't even remember Samora's name - until now, he can't remember Samora's surname, but "Manning" This surname has a special meaning for Hugo. If Kurt Warner is why Hugo loves football, then Peyton Manning is why Hugo is crazy about football.

At this time, the memory in Hugo's mind was finally awakened. He remembered that Joseph's younger brother Paul entered the football team of the University of Tennessee, and Peyton became college football teammates. I just didn't expect that Peyton's father Archie would call him.

"Hello, this is Archie Manning, Mr. Lancaster." A calm and slightly hoarse voice came from the telephone receiver. He was humble and polite, but he didn't appear nervous at all. His calm attitude made people feel comfortable. I feel that everything is just right.

"Mr. Manning, please call me Hugo." Hugo returned to his senses and said politely, which made Archie stunned, Hugo explained with a smile, "I am a football fan, although My favorite isn't the New Orleans Saints, but I still know the name 'Archie Manning'."

"Oh, this is really a lucky thing, it gave me a little comfort for my abrupt behavior." Archie's tone became a little more relaxed, and only from this slight change can I feel that Archie was still a little tight just now. Stiffly, "I know it all seems too unbelievable, but I'm thinking, I don't know if you can meet my son, I mean, my second son, Peyton."

Archie didn't go around in circles. He said his request directly as soon as he came up. He didn't hide the fact that he asked others, and he didn't evade the fact that he acted abruptly. His candid attitude made things a lot easier.

Hugo raised his eyebrows slightly, looked back at Joseph, and his face was full of surprise. He never imagined that the idol he admired the most in his heart would actually ask to meet him in this way—even though he had already Saw Kurt Warner, but still couldn't imagine how things were going.

Joseph shrugged innocently, expressing his ignorance.

"I'm listening." Hugo didn't hesitate to agree - otherwise it would seem too strange, but motioned for Archie to continue.

Archie breathed a sigh of relief, at least his abrupt behavior had a good start, "The thing is, Payton is a junior this year, he can now choose to stay in his senior year and participate in another year. College league; or choose to enter the NFL to participate in the draft and transfer to the professional arena. He has never been able to make a decision at the moment. He has many different ideas in his heart. I know he has always been very mature, but after all, he has not really experienced the cruelty of society, so I hope some role models can give him some advice and give him a clear idea to make a decision."

Payton is a very professional athlete. Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, he is too rational and too calm. He plans his life meticulously, and is strict with himself, even to the point of being strict, but this is not a problem for professional athletes. It is precisely the necessary conditions for his sports career to reach the peak.

Peyton has always known what direction he is working towards, so when he chose a university, he gave up the University of Mississippi, which his father had created countless brilliant, and chose the University of Tennessee. This decision almost made the Manning family become a Mississippi and fell into madness. . But the trajectory of his later career proved that he made the right choice.

Therefore, Hugo suddenly heard Archie say that Peyton was dazed and hesitant when facing the future, and could not help but be a little surprised.

But that aside, Hugo's first reaction was, "But...why me?" Hugo chuckled, "Excuse my bluntness, but I don't see the difference between me and Peyton. What a direct connection. I don't have much connection to rugby, to be precise, other than that I'm a fan."

"Mr. Lancaster...sorry, Hugo," Archie relaxed a little now, as things were going according to plan, "in fact, I arranged for a number of pros to meet with Payton, hoping they could Have a serious talk with Payton." That's the right choice, and it's a reasonable choice, "But life is never that simple, the life of a professional athlete is too narrow, what they can see is too limited, I think Payton Need some other input."

"I thought about it a lot before calling you. In fact, Payton doesn't have much in his spare time, he doesn't have much interest in movies, music or anything, and his life can even be said to be boring except for training. Archie laughed self-deprecatingly, "but he always likes to listen to the Glory to the Dead song when he's mobilizing before games, and he says it calms him and makes him excited at the same time. He lost to Florida last fall. After college, he was sluggish for a while, but it was the song 'Sail' that brought him back to life."

Hugo's mood at this time is indescribable. Although he has long realized that he is now living in the glorious 1990s in his memory, and is creating his own history step by step; but he really feels that he is using his own The way it integrates into American culture, and even inspires a generation, that kind of proud satisfaction fills the chest, and the inner impassion is difficult to find an accurate word to express.

"You know, your experience is a legend for a lot of people, especially for professional players, your music has an indescribable charm. Payton told me not long ago that this year's Super Bowl should make You are on the halftime stage." Archie laughed, because it was not easy to get Peyton to mention these "entertainment" things.

This year's Super Bowl was played at the home of the Louisiana Saints on January 26. The Green Bay Packers defeated the New England Patriots, and the halftime performance was played by The. Blues. Brothers, The Red Beard Band (ZZ. Top), James - Brown (James. Brown), Catherine - Claire (Catherine. Crier) joined forces to contribute.

"However, as you said, you are too far away for Mississippi. I just thought about it. But I didn't think about it, but Paul said that his brother is your manager, so..." Archie was nervous He took a deep breath, "That's why I called you so abruptly, hoping to talk to you."

Hugo thinks this is really too magical, although he knows that Hollywood is a place where miracles are made, but life always surprises him in different ways. Like today's phone call. "Mr. Manning...you know, it's my honor to receive this call..." Hugo opened his mouth slightly, but he didn't know what he was thinking, he just thought it was really crazy, "But, I'm leaving Los Angeles the day after tomorrow, and I..."

Time really doesn't allow it.

"I know, I know," Archie said again and again. "Paul told me about your situation, so I chose to call you today. If you want, I can take Payton to Los Angeles tomorrow. , maybe take an hour of your time and meet once. I know this request is very rude, and you have important things to do tomorrow, but... I think, always try it, don't you?"

The NFL draft application deadline for the new season is March 5, and there is not much time left for Payton to make a decision.

For Payton's career, Archie has worked very hard. Hugo later learned that Archie arranged for Payton to meet with many professional players. The star-studded list includes NBA superstar Michael Jordan, Hall of Fame quarterback Viking Famous Fran - Tarkenton (Fran. Tarkenton), Cowboys quarterback Troy - Aikman (Troy. Aikman), Patriots active quarterback Drew - Bledsoe (Drew. Bledsoe), Cowboys Legendary quarterback Hall of Famer "Captain America" ​​Roger - Staubach (Roger. Staubach) and Hall of Fame coach Hank - Stram (Hank. Stram) and so on.

In the end, Archie chose to call Hugo after careful consideration. Obviously, Archie put Hugo on the same level as those professional players, and even thought that Hugo could become Hugo's life mentor. This undoubtedly requires courage - after all, artists are still far from the image of "mentor" in the eyes of ordinary people, and they also need courage.

"To be honest, I don't know what I can tell Payton, and I don't know what I should talk to him, but as a football fan, being able to be involved in the sport of a professional player is absolutely for me. It's an honor." After Hugo finished speaking, a self-deprecating smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, but he didn't know whether he was qualified for the important task of "life mentor". "But if you don't mind, an hour is fine, I think."

Archie thought Hugo refused, and had to speak again and try to persuade, "I know, you must be getting such rude requests all the time. This is indeed my recklessness, but I still want you to think about it. is crucial.”

Hugo couldn't help laughing, "Mr. Manning, I said just now that there will be no problem with meeting tomorrow."

"But..." Archie wanted to argue a few more words, but immediately realized that Hugo gave a positive answer, which made him choked, "Oh, God! Thank you, thank you very much, hope It won't interrupt your work tomorrow, but... thank you, thank you!"

Hugo could clearly feel Archie's excitement, and the smile on the corner of his mouth also outlined, "You can discuss the specific time with Joe, I think he will make arrangements. Then, I will look forward to the meeting tomorrow. , if my father knew, he would be very excited."

From Sally to Young Volcano, from Michael Jackson to Peyton Manning, Hugo's pursuit of his dreams is quietly changing many different lives little by little.