Obviously, Coach Martin did not dislike the lack of intensity in the game and required extra training. Naturally, he had other considerations.
Today, Martin could notice that the team's state was a bit tight. Maybe it was too excited, maybe too nervous, maybe too much pressure. Everything was possible. In short, in the bustling and noisy environment of Athens, the state of the young players
The adjustments were not optimal.
Facing the University of Tennessee, although the total score was "4:0", except for Gao Wen, every other game was very close. If the Bruins' absolute strength was not higher than their opponents, they still took advantage of the situation at the critical moment. I'm afraid this game
The game won't end so quickly.
Fortunately, through this game, coach Martin saw the problem, and now there is still time to adjust in time and be in better condition to face the quarterfinals.
It is precisely because of this that the Bruins conducted additional training after the game.
Of course, NCAA rules still cannot be broken, and Martin did not conduct professional training or mini duels, but led the players to play games.
Use tennis as a football and let the players perform a ball-bounce relay; use tennis as a baseball and let the players start a throwing and catching game; use tennis as a table tennis ball and let the players complete the ball with their hands.
And so on.
A group of young college students, temporarily forgetting their identities as tennis players and the U.S. Championship, began to play happily. While their muscles and bodies relaxed, their mental state also relaxed, and cheerful and brilliant laughter filled the sky above the court.
It echoed for a long time.
After a long season, and with the pressure of winning the championship as the top seed in the country, the Bruins really need some time to relax a little.
At the same time, other third-round games are also in full swing.
Shortly after UCLA ended its game, Ohio State, the fifth seed in the tournament, also ended its game. They also easily won with a score of "4:0" and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals.
When being interviewed after the game, the team's number one singles player, Peter Kobelt, was filled with youthful vigor and youthful publicity. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, with rosy cheeks and bright eyes, and made a high-spirited speech.
"Brown bear, are you ready? We are coming."
According to the lottery, after both wins and advancing to the quarterfinals, UCLA and Ohio State University are about to face off to compete for a spot in the semifinals.
Speaking of these two schools, although they are not mortal enemies in the same city, they are closely related and intertwined.
The matter needs to be traced back to the 2008-2009 season.
That year, in the semifinals of the National Championship, the third-seeded Ohio State University faced off against the sixth-seeded University of California, Los Angeles. The two sides launched a very fierce competition. During this period, two suspected misjudgments caused chaos and both teams were in a tense situation.
, the result was that they were entangled until the last singles match.
The final score was "4:3", and Ohio State University advanced to the finals with its head held high. The two sides even got into a war of words after the game, each holding their own opinions on the penalty.
Then, in the finals of the National Championship, the third-seeded Ohio State University faced off against the top-seeded University of Southern California. I originally thought it would be a fierce battle, but in the end, USC defeated its opponent cleanly with a score of "4:1" and used this as the starting point.
, began the journey of four consecutive championships.
Originally, the situation in the finals had nothing to do with UCLA, but after the finals, the students from the University of Southern California showed their pride.
"How about it, silly bear, thank us? I'm so angry for you. Are you excited? Are you happy or not?"
Both the words and the words conveyed that the opponent that UCLA struggled to defeat was easily defeated by the University of Southern California, completely crushing it from afar.
At this time, the sparks between the mortal enemies in the same city suddenly exploded, and the bustling disputes continued.
Then, things came to the 2012-2013 season, which was last season.
In the quarterfinals of the National Championship, the fifth-seeded Ohio State University met the fourth-seeded University of Southern California, and finally upset the University of Southern California with a score of "4:3", ending the latter's dream of chasing five consecutive championships and causing a sensation across the United States.
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The University of Southern California's four-consecutive championship dynasty started with a victory over Ohio State University and ended with a loss to Ohio State University. People have to lament their fate.
In the semi-finals of the National Championship that followed, the fifth-seeded Ohio State University stood in front of the third-seeded UCLA. The two sides also fought until the last game. The score was still "4:3", but this time
This time, it was UCLA that had the last laugh.
Reincarnation? Or fate?
But no matter what, after four seasons, the familiar scene appeared again——
Then, the UCLA students tried their best to ridicule USC, but how could the Trojans swallow their anger? The two sides started a war of words again.
Especially in the finals, UCLA fought hard until the end and lost to the University of Virginia "3:4". After regretfully missing out on the championship, USC's full firepower successfully stung Bruins fans.
The two sides even got into a fight at one point, causing a group fight.
Everyone is paying attention to the tit-for-tat derby in Los Angeles, and Ohio State University, which has become a sandwich cookie, is not feeling well either.
Why should I be the stepping stone for two teams in Los Angeles? Why should I not be the subject of discussion whether I win or lose a game? Why should I be the backdrop for the grudges between Los Angeles’ rivals? Why should I be
Wasn't it taken seriously?
To be honest, Ohio State University is very angry. The more the tit-for-tat confrontation in Los Angeles becomes more and more intense, the more depressed they become.
What's even more "pitiful" is that the Ohio State University Eagles fans raised their voices and attacked the Los Angeles duo, but were jointly attacked indiscriminately by the two universities. The unbearable curses made them weak.
The Eagles fans were defeated day after day and were completely defeated.
It is no exaggeration to say that this "bad relationship" entanglement has made Eagles fans hate the Los Angeles duo.
The result is that the three teams look down on each other and secretly compete with each other. They want to roll up their sleeves and go straight to battle, have a close-to-hand fight with red bayonets, and use their own fingers to feel the excitement and excitement of strangling each other's neck. This is the only way
Only then can the inner depression be eliminated.
This year, when the lottery for the National Championship came out, the two teams in Los Angeles were the No. 1 seed and the No. 2 seed, guarding the top half and the bottom half respectively. They could only meet each other if they both reached the finals; but Ohio State University
But it's different, they are placed in the top half of the Bruins.
This also means that if they can successfully pass the first three rounds, the two teams will meet in the quarterfinals.
Early on, the Ohio State Eagles were looking forward to the quarterfinals, just to beat their enemies hard.