Chapter 128: A Dazzling Entrance
"Touchdown!" The ref threw his hands up, signaling the San Francisco 49ers' first down, first pass of the game, and a touchdown!
Mike Lupati, Anthony Davis, and Anthony Dixon all charged forward, even Jonathan Goodwin lumbered ahead with his heavy frame.
"Bambi! Jesus, Bambi! You're nuts, man! Bloody Bambi! Show 'em what you got!" Anthony Dixon remembered Marcus's teasing nickname and roared, letting out all his excitement.
On the other side of the field, Logan clenched his fists and yelled at the fans, "This is your quarterback, your damn quarterback!"
The roars echoed, venting all the pent-up emotions. For Luke, but also for Jack and Annie. Luke deserved more respect and better treatment. That stunning touchdown pass was Luke's answer to the doubters and his contribution to the team.
The roar from the San Francisco 49ers filled Candlestick Park for the first time!
Meanwhile, the commentary booth and the Fox Broadcasting Company studio were dead silent.
Teddy Williams' mouth hung open, almost big enough to fit an orange. In his career, such a spectacular pass was rare, and it came from a rookie quarterback, a history- making Avalis American quarterback. The shock left his brain momentarily frozen.
Even Kirk Charleston was stunned for a moment before breaking into a big smile, "I think we're witnessing history. This isn't just the first pass completed by an Avalis American quarterback in league history, it was a sixty-yard pass. This rookie quarterback, his first career pass, sixty yards, touchdown."
Taking a deep breath, Kirk exclaimed, "In the first down just now, Luke, number fourteen of the 49ers, read the defense sharply before the play, changing the tactic at the last moment. The Seahawks couldn't adjust."
Number fourteen, Kirk almost said "number eleven" out of habit but caught himself just in time.
"Let's take another look at that play." Kirk explained, "The mismatch in tactics left the Seahawks on the back foot. They couldn't pressure the quarterback. Four seconds, a full four seconds of passing time and space. More importantly, number eighty-eight of the 49ers, rookie tight end Logan Newman, was in a defensive void, easily catching the Jan 'arrer's printingitritter encorzoner or "arbucklerbwir. "
"Teddy, what do you think?" Kirk turned to his partner.
Teddy snapped back to reality, "Yeah, number fourteen read the defense accurately and made a last-minute change, putting both sides in different positions. This play was incredibly easy, facing almost no challenge."
After a pause, Teddy couldn't help but praise, "That long pass was precise, with excellent power and arc. Number fourteen showed amazing arm strength and control. I'm curious, did no one notice this quarterback's potential during rookie camp?" Not just Teddy, but all the commentators and analysts were shocked, surprised, and amazed. Amidst the doubts and criticisms, the rookie quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers delivered a perfect answer, one that could shock the world and silence everyone. The audience was stunned into silence, but the commentators couldn't stay quiet. They hurriedly expressed their amazement, their minds racing with the same question: What just happened?
Even seeing it firsthand, they couldn't believe their eyes, like watching Harry Potter perform magic.
The whole world was buzzing, yet frozen. This was just a Sunday day game, not a night game, only Fox Broadcasting Company was airing it, and countless radio stations were broadcasting. The audience might only be in San Francisco and Seattle, but the whole world was amazed!
A dazzling debut, what could be more thrilling? Maybe the fact that it was an unknown Avalis American quarterback?
On September 11, 2011, the first Avalis American player in NFL history made his debut, completing a sixty-yard pass on his first throw, and scoring a touchdown. This was even the first pass of his career.noveldrama
Silent for a long time, then a stunning debut.
What an entrance!
Jim Harbaugh blinked, momentarily delighted, then quickly composed himself. He turned and snapped his fingers, "Special teams, get out there!"
In four preseason games, the team had only managed one passing touchdown. But here they were, less than forty-six seconds into the first game of the new season, scoring a touchdown on their first pass? It felt unreal. Not just for the audience and commentators, but even the 49ers themselves were a bit stunned.
At Jim's call, they snapped out of it. The players started celebrating, and the special teams rushed onto the field to prep for the extra point.
Jim quietly watched Luke as he came off the field. All the players went up to high-five Luke; no one was left out. It seemed like everyone was waiting to celebrate, even the coaching staff and support crew. But there was only one Luke, so everyone laughed, called out, and patted him, sharing their joy.
After the celebration, Jim waved Luke over.
The first down was spectacular, but it was just the first down of the game and the first down of Luke's career. There was still a lot of work ahead.
Jim Harbaugh's mind was racing. At the last moment of the first down, Luke had changed the offensive tactic, and it worked wonders. This is the quarterback's right and responsibility. But Luke was a rookie with a thin resume.
So, should he give Luke such power? Should he trust him that much? Or should he, like the head coaches of the other thirty-one teams, keep more control of the offense in the hands of the coaching staff? What exactly was this rookie quarterback's capability? As he pondered, Luke walked up to him.
In a flash, Jim nodded, giving his approval, "That was a well-executed first down. Keep
it up. Good job!" With that, Jim waved him off to direct the next defensive play.
Jim was never one to hold back; otherwise, he wouldn't have come to the San Francisco 49ers.
During the brief exchange, the 49ers' special teams kicked the extra point. In the first game of the regular season, just forty-six seconds in, they took a "7-0" lead. The 2011 season opener was off to a good start.
Lost in the world of this story? Make sure you're on Ne5s.com to catch every twist and turn. The next chapter awaits, exclusively on our site. Dive in now! Next, the Seattle Seahawks' offense took the field.
In the studio, Teddy and Kirk exchanged a glance, and Teddy half-jokingly quipped, "I'm not sure about the viewers, but I can tell you, I haven't even memorized all the starting players on the 49ers' offense. But now, we have to shift our focus to the Seattle Seahawks."
The 49ers' first down ended, the offense came off, and the defense took the field. But Luke didn't get to relax. He sat on the sidelines and started reviewing the playbook. The game had four quarters, each fifteen minutes long, and it had just begun. The offense still had a lot of work to do.
Even though the matchup between the 49ers and the Seahawks lacked historical depth, and even though Luke's grudge with the Seahawks was personal, they were still division rivals, direct competitors for playoff spots. Moreover, the showdown between Jim Harbaugh and Peter Carroll had just begun; the real drama was far from over. The first pass, the first down, an unexpected start, an unexpected finish. The 49ers scored first, securing a touchdown and taking the lead. In response, the Seahawks' offense was undeterred, united, and took the stage!
Led by Tarvaris Jackson, the Seahawks started their drive from their own twenty-yard line. On the first down, they chose to run the ball. Quarterback Tarvaris handed the ball to running back Marshawn Lynch, who activated "Beast Mode" under the 49ers' tight defense.
Amid the layers of defensive linemen, Marshawn tore through the defense, creating opportunities with his body and legs where there were none. Under the double-team of two players, he broke through the 49ers' defensive line. Then, with nimble and light steps, he dodged a sure tackle and continued to advance.
The 49ers' outside linebacker, number ninety-nine, this year's first-round pick, Alton Smith, made a timely tackle, accurately bringing Marshawn down, but still couldn't stop the running back's advance. Marshawn, even in Alton's tackle, exploded with incredible energy, dragging Alton's strong frame and pushing forward another three yards.
With the second effort from two more players, combining the strength of three, they finally managed to bring Marshawn down, ending the run.
Despite this, Marshawn still gained thirteen yards.
Unbelievable, equally unbelievable. In response, the Seahawks also delivered a strong answer. The battle of the titans had begun!
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