Dominate the Super Bowl

Chapter 610: 609 looking forward to tomorrow Chapter 610: 609 looking forward to tomorrow Li Wei had always believed that fans are the soul of a sport.

Take football, for example.

The passion and loyalty of those fans, their encouragement and support, transformed football from a mere sport into the world’s number one sporting activity—deeply intertwined with community, life, and culture, eventually becoming a spiritual belief for countless ordinary people.

The same is true for American football.

From Tuscaloosa to Kansas City, Li Wei deeply felt the inseparable bond between this sport and the entire city, and its local residents.

He always believed that the relationship between a team and its fans was one of mutual success and support.

If possible, Li Wei wanted to give something back to these genuine and sincere people.

With all his heart.

West felt a burning passion in his chest but didn’t know how to express his feelings verbally at that moment—

Indeed, one regrets not reading enough at times of need.

Reading too little, there’s no confidence; other than saying “thank you,” he didn’t know how to express himself, filled with fervor, wishing he could show Li Wei his heart.

“Ah, right, there’s something!”

Finally, West remembered.

“Old Anderson!”

“Uh, although I’m not sure if he’ll recognize you.”

“I mean, he might not recognize anyone; he doesn’t even recognize David…”

No sooner had the words left his mouth than West immediately regretted them.

The thought was kind; but he had completely forgotten—Alzheimer’s.

No one knows when it strikes, nor what state it brings; if one’s mind gets muddled, then they would recognize no one.

With Old Anderson’s condition, if asked about the team lineup of the Kansas City Chiefs from twenty years ago, he might recite it with ease as if recounting treasures; but his short-term memory of recent years’ team lineup sporadically falters.

The rookie before him…

If he doesn’t recognize him, would the situation become awkward?

Li Wei didn’t mind.

“It doesn’t matter if he doesn’t recognize me.

It’s my honor to talk with an elder who loves football.

As for football, I still have a lot to learn.”

Li Wei’s face showed composure, admitting that, even as the Super Bowl MVP, he was still a newcomer in the realm of football.

As he said this, Li Wei patted West’s shoulder, and without hesitation pushed open the bar’s door and walked in.

Roar!

The night, carrying a gust of wind, blew into the room, immediately followed by a shout, and in a flash, it spread like wildfire.

Roar, roar, roar.

It wasn’t a desperate scream but like a chant from the indigenous warriors of Iceland, a uniform and natural call released the energy of a volcano, allowing one to feel the vibration of the ground underfoot, powerfully shaking the entire world.

Even standing at the doorway, one could keenly feel the madness of the bar.

West stood dazed, his heart uncontrollably pounding against his chest, steady yet powerful, the surging tide of energy breaking free in an instant.

He looked down at the trash can by his feet, then lifted his gaze to the sparsely starred sky of Kansas City, where the moon hung in the skyscape, with the stars sparkling like a galaxy, instantly lifting his spirits.

Dreams make life bearable.

So this is what it feels like to look forward to tomorrow after night falls.

Hehe.

He chuckled softly, bent down, and picked up the trash can once more, getting busy again.

…

The 2018 season officially kicked off.

The season-opening game, between the Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers, undoubtedly dominated discussions and quietly set a new record.

In 2002, the NFL officially introduced the concept of a season-opening game, with the defending champions playing to boost viewership.

However, the special status of the opening game never really stood out.

Fans were still fans, and they continued to support their own team’s games; casual viewers and neutral fans chose games based on the topic—

The season opener?

So what?

Over the years, viewership of the opener had its highs and lows, ultimately depending on the inherent appeal of the game itself.

Until now, the most-watched game was in the 2010 season when the New Orleans Saints faced the Minnesota Vikings, attracting 27 million people.

Last season, the Kansas City Chiefs’ away game against the New England Patriots also exploded in public interest due to the “rookie vs Goat” narrative, receiving a lot of attention, with 25 million people tuning in.

This year, despite the ongoing heated discussions, viewership had seemingly declined compared to last season, primarily because the Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t the New England Patriots, and Bell’s strike didn’t match the topicality of Brady facing a rookie challenge.

The general consensus was that viewership might decrease.

But reality brought a huge surprise—

The viewership numbers broke through 30 million.

This figure set a new historical high and became the first NFL game in September to break the 30 million viewership threshold.

Shocking!

Impactful!

Delightful!

It was completely unexpected.

The reason was complex, with countless possibilities; but looking at the social network buzz after the game, the Kansas City Chiefs played a significant role—

Young.

Fresh.@@novelbin@@

Energetic.

Primarily led by sophomores and juniors, like a breath of fresh air, they successfully started a new youthful movement in the NFL, fearless against traditional powerhouses like the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers, maintaining a four-game winning streak, without a doubt becoming a favorite among the youth.

Furthermore, the performance of Li Wei and Mahomes, both rookies from the same year, was indeed eye-catching in this opening game.

The historic first touchdown connection between Li Wei and Mahomes broke out of the mold; the unconventional running back-quarterback duo sparked discussions, and following the Super Bowl earlier in the year, the “Chiefs Special” once again overturned the game, setting the tone for the opening match and causing a stir online.

The legend of the “Kansas City Twins” spread rapidly.

The defending champions’ opening victory garnered more attention than anticipated.

While becoming instantly famous, the “Chiefs Special” undoubtedly became the hot topic throughout the League; then, Brady was inadvertently caught in the crossfire once again.

This time, the reporters couldn’t be blamed, as all the star players from the League’s teams had been interviewed, with everyone discussing it; naturally, they couldn’t miss out on Brady, and there was no intention to specifically target him.

However…

the question was not so friendly.

“Tom, when facing the New England Patriots, the Chiefs didn’t use the ‘Chiefs Special’.

What do you think is the reason for that?”

The subtext was: You’re not worthy.

Brady instantly tasted the insinuation in the reporter’s words; the smile on his lips almost cracked, and it took all his strength to barely maintain his composure, “I don’t know.

Maybe, they were too nervous and scared that they forgot?”

“Hehe.”

The provocation was hidden behind a thin veil, and Brady hit back just as directly.

However!

The reporter still refused to let it go, throwing out another aggressive, relentless question.

“After losing to Li Wei twice in a row, do you now have a psychological shadow regarding him?”