Chapter 840 Chapter 840

In fact, watching the draft is not an interesting process, only real fans will be interested in the draft. Because the draft is not like a regular game, even if you are not a fan, you can watch the progress of the game. The intense game is attractive to any sports enthusiast; but the draft is for non-fans and pseudo-fans. Confused, they don't recognize the rookies on the court, they don't understand what each team needs, and they don't understand the mystery of draft rankings. Naturally, they seem to be bored.

But for Hugo, the most interesting part is the suspense.

In the NBA draft process, in fact, the number one pick each year will be relatively clear, because the overall strength will be more obvious, and the team does not have concerns about the player's main position on the field. The complexity of the selection is naturally Much simpler. However, the NFL draft, not only has the comparison between players' strengths, but also many factors such as player positions and team considerations, which is very cumbersome.

After the draft begins, in the first round of the draft, each team has 15 minutes to discuss and finally decide on its own rookie pick. Due to the particularity of the NFL draft, apart from the fact that the first three picks are relatively simple and clear, the subsequent selections are all fierce competition. After the rookie you preset is picked by the previous team, what should you choose when it is your turn? Which rookie at the position is the core issue that will affect the team's construction in the coming year.

Therefore, in these fifteen minutes, the team had heated discussions and disputes in the special war room; the audience at the scene had heated discussions and disputes in their own positions, and they were all arguing red-faced, eager to roll up their sleeves and go directly to the court. The team or rookie they support came up with an idea; even the reporters couldn't bear to start tit-for-tat discussions and disputes, and the scene looked very lively.

The same goes for Joseph, Steven, and David. The three of them were obviously loyal fans, and when they discussed it, their eyes were red, and they shouted loudly there with a red face and a thick neck. Steven was still saying for a second, "Forty-nine need a defensive tackle... ", was interrupted by Joseph in the next second, "Is Steve Young's pocket protection enough?" But before Steven could answer, David couldn't wait to shout, "I think the linebacker That's the priority..."

Hugo and Leonardo, who were caught in the middle, only felt that they were surrounded by enemies from the left and right, and they only hoped that they could shrink as much as possible and not become cannon fodder for the war between the two sides. Leonardo said sadly, "Joe, how about you and the rain? If you change position?" In the end, this sentence was ignored, and Joseph continued to discuss with David, "Everyone is fighting for a good linebacker, but the problem is that there is no bright linebacker this year. …”

Hugo and Leonardo looked at each other sadly, helpless, especially when Hugo saw Samora sitting next to him after eating pizza and patting his belly contentedly, he was even more depressed.

"Pop", a bean-sized saliva flew onto Leonardo's forehead, and Leonardo immediately had a black line on his head, looking up, but with a look of helplessness. Hugo looked back and found that Steven had already started rolling up his sleeves. Even if Steven was the culprit, he felt that it would be wiser not to care about it at this time, so Hugo silently raised his right hand, The sleeve of the jacket helped wipe the spittle clean.

But before Hugo could withdraw his hand, he said, "Slap", two saliva fell on Hugo's cheeks one after another. Hugo closed his eyes sadly and pressed his lips together tightly, wanting to cry. tears. Then Leonardo looked at Hugo with a pitying expression, raised his left hand and wiped off the saliva with the pulp of his thumb.

Today's draft has been very competitive from the first round, and finally the Cincinnati Bengals chose a defensive tackle, from Ohio State University's Dan - Wilkinson (Dan. Wilkinson) became the No. 1 overall pick. This time, David and Joseph were immediately overwhelmed with excitement, while Steven was muttering something depressing, abbreviated as "The Tigers will definitely regret it."

The Ohio state media, who were not able to sit in the first row of the press booth, were even more ecstatic, making those reporters in the first row so depressed that they did not even have the courage to turn their heads, and the scene instantly became a sea of ​​jubilation.

Even more shocking is that the second overall pick is still not a quarterback, but from San Diego State University Marshall - Faulk (Marshall. Faulk), which is a running back.

Not to mention Steven, Joseph and David didn't expect it either, and both thought the Indianapolis Colts made a big mistake. Even many fans couldn't understand it, and the scene kept booing, but San Diego State University fans and the media cheered.

Steven's optimistic Hayes Schuler became the No. 3 pick and went to the Washington Redskins. Although Steven was a little disappointed, he still agreed with it. David and Joseph both believed that the Washington Redskins should choose four points instead. Guards, it's better to choose linebackers, and it was discussed there for a long time.

For Hugo, his only thought is: the unlucky person who selected Hayes is this team! The team manager's vision is really bad.

Although the selection of the top three picks has already ended, the real draft has only just begun. The discussions between Steven, Joseph and David are becoming more and more intense. In the fifteen minutes that each team can make selections Inside, they are more nervous than the team.

In fact, Hugo also wanted to join the discussion, but his understanding of football was really not as deep as that of other people, and he had no way to interject. To discuss the issue of rookies, you must have a basic understanding of the team's tactical system and positional role, and at the same time, you must have an in-depth understanding of various NFL teams. Finally, you must have a clear understanding of this year's rookies. .

Hugo is a fan, but after all, there is not enough time to study these details, so he can only be a spectator.

But it must be admitted that there is still a lot to gain from listening to the heated discussions of the three people next to them. Hugo and Leonardo also began to murmur in private-Leonardo is also very interested in football. Know, although not as proficient in basketball.

Soon, the first round of the draft was over, but the atmosphere during the break was still warm, even more intense than during the draft just now. Everyone was discussing the success or failure of the first-round draft, and at the same time arguing about the second How the draft should be.

Samora asked enthusiastically, "I'm going to buy another bucket of popcorn, do you want it?" Hugo and Leonardo looked at each other and raised their hands to surrender at the same time, but this did not dampen Samora's interest. He Pidianpidian followed the crowd and ran out again.

Hugo, however, looked at the more than 200 rookies sitting in the auditorium uneasy. Although the first round of the draft had ended, there was still no way to predict how the remaining six rounds would develop. Generally speaking, being selected in the second round is relatively high-profile. After the third round, it is basically going through the motions. Not only can we not see the lively discussions of the team, but also the scenes of the fans arguing with red faces, even Media reporters will gradually disperse.

This cruel reality itself is an integral part of competitive sports. These rookies in front of them all entered the draft with big dreams, hoping to become a member of the NFL, but not everyone can achieve their dreams.

In the crowd, Hugo's eyes suddenly locked on an ordinary big man, and then he stopped, calmed down and looked at the big man seriously.

This big man is not conspicuous at all when sitting in a group of strong men. Although not all football players are tall and strong, and there are some short and flexible players, there are indeed many big men, so he sits in a group of people. To be submerged in general. But Hugo still saw him, not because he was very distinctive and easy to recognize, but because he seemed to be isolated, and no other players around him spoke to him, as if he was isolated in another world , even if the surrounding noise is endless, in his world it is still quiet.

The big man sat quietly in his seat, looking around with some uneasiness, but his unclear eyes couldn't hide the fear and confusion in his heart at all. Although there are many players next to them with such expressions, after all, after the first round of the draft is over, none of them have been selected. If they are not selected in the second round... So everyone is inevitably worried; but the tension and entanglement of this big man , but there seems to be a thick wall that separates him from the others.

Due to the distance, Hugo had no way of seeing Dahan's appearance clearly, but he knew that Dahan should be the hero in his mind, and the important person who made him fall in love with rugby before crossing.

As long as he thought that he actually had the opportunity to witness the historical moment when his idol participated in the draft, Hugo couldn't contain his excitement. He suddenly stood up and scared Joseph, Steven and David who were having a heated conversation. After a jump, Hugo walked quickly towards the opposite auditorium without saying a word.

However, Hugo was quickly stopped by the security. Since there were many fans at the scene, the seat where the rookie was sitting was isolated, and fans were prohibited from approaching. Hugo is no exception.

Standing outside the quarantine area, looking at the idol who was less than two hundred yards away from him, Hugo couldn't restrain his inner surging, but Hugo was dissuaded by Leonardo, who was following closely, and returned to the scene. to his place.

After that, Hugo no longer had the heart to pay attention to the draft. He just quietly watched the process of the draft: Sure enough, everything was the same as the historical development. The second round was over, and Dahan was not selected; the third round It's over, Dahan still hasn't been selected.

The big man just sat quietly on the chair, motionless, and he looked at the crowd of people around him with trepidation, as if he had been abandoned by the whole world.