"...No doubt, this will be a severe test. Compared to the previous three opponents, the University of Texas Longhorns are more difficult and stronger... Zizi... Welcome to pay attention to this week's country music rankings... Zizi... How should the coaches arrange their troops will be a difficult problem..."

The sound on the radio was ringing intermittently, and the thick and fat fingers were making subtle adjustments, trying to find the most accurate channel.

"Hey, Jerry, good afternoon. Is it game day? Looking for a Wildcats game live?"

At this time, a passenger got on the bus and noticed that the driver Jerry Crosso was concentrating on finding the radio channel and greeted him actively.

Croso showed a bright smile and agreed. As a loyal fan, he would never miss any game of the Wildcats. Whether it is victory or failure, he accompanied the team in every game, even if he was controlling the steering wheel of the bus.

Eighteen years have never changed.

"Who is our opponent this week? Texas? Huh, that's a strong opponent. How about it, how are we doing now?"

Before Crosso could respond, passengers squeezed in and clenched their fists and roared, "Wild Cat Victory!" Then many passengers in the bus also shouted together. The scattered shouts were not neat, but you could still feel the close attention of the entire city.

Crosso completed the movement in his hand, sat upright, and replied with a smile, "Confidence. Man, please give our team a little confidence. We are winning streak now, we are on the right track, what reason do we have to stop? We will attack the victory!"

"Victory!" Passengers waiting for other routes outside the bus also shouted, and it was very lively inside and outside.

"...Observation! The key is offense, which is the case for both teams...Shasha...In terms of comprehensive strength, Texas, who plays at home, undoubtedly has a comprehensive advantage. The offensive end, defensive end, and even the Secret Service group, etc. are all...Shashasha...If Kansas State wants to continue its winning streak away game, offense is only their only chance...Shashasha... They must show the strong firepower of the past three weeks of games to win a glimmer of hope of winning, because the Texas offensive group will definitely not leave too many opportunities..."

The radio's live broadcast commentary is analyzing the game, and the direction inside and outside the words is clear:

The University of Texas Longhorns are the ones that are optimistic about winning. With strong offensive strength and tough defensive ability, this team can be said to be both offensive and defensive—

Unlike the Missouri State Bears, the balance of this team is based on strong strength and shows the top-notch strength of NCAA on both sides of the offense and defense; even if Kansas State won the confrontation between the two sides last season, this cannot prove anything.

Although the Wildcats are on the road to opening four consecutive victories in the season, the Longhorns are also striving for five consecutive victories since the season. Both teams have remained unbeaten so far. The Longhorns' opponents are far higher than the Wildcats, and the victory is even more convincing.

In a word, the University of Texas Longhorns is a team that has the strength to compete for the National Championship this season; while the Kansas State University Wildcats are a team that is wandering beyond the top 25 in the United States. This is the comparison of the gap between the two sides, which is indisputable and clear at a glance.

For granted, the University of Texas is considered a favorite to win; to add to the insult, Kansas State must go away.

Those who hold similar views are not just commentators.

"No, no, this is not pessimism, but objective."

"Shut up! Don't you want us to win?"

"Of course! I certainly hope the Wildcats win! But we are no longer children, aren't we? We're already past the age of believing that 'rely able to win by relying on willpower', aren't you? You're blindly optimistic and even ignoring the facts, which is wrong. I'm just saying a fact."

"Your fact is: we will lose. The question is, if even we ourselves don't believe in winning, why should the team stand on the court?"

"...You are distorting my point of view. I said, I am not pessimistic, but objective. I just analyze it from the book and our winning rate is indeed more dangerous..."

"Quote! Being nonsense!"

"Are you funny?"

"I also think we have no hope, just do our best. As long as the game is not too ugly, I can accept it."

"Why, are you still here 'Friendship No. 1, competition No. 2'? What's your weird point of view? Hell!"

There were endless disputes, and the seats in the school cafeteria were packed. Due to the Jedi reversal of the opening game, the Wildcats' games this season were getting more and more attention, and the teams watching the game on the game day were getting bigger and bigger. It can be clearly felt that the enthusiasm of the students and fans was heating up.

It's like this at this time.

You say something and say something. Before we could finish it, other words rushed into the side. The stranger and the stranger were also roaring in a dispute, as if they were ready to roll up their sleeves to fight. What they were arguing about was just a belief in the outcome.

Nathan Field is also one of them.

He was blushing and suddenly fighting for reasons and unswervingly upholding his ideas.

It is true that he is a loyal fan, and like everyone else, he is eager to defeat the Longhorns; but he also understands the truth that "the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment."

The Wildcats' three-game winning streak has undeniable luck:

The first game was a narrow victory in the sword dance, and the second and third games were obviously due to the lack of strength of the opponent, but the game progress was still stumbling, and the tactical arrangement seemed chaotic and disorderly. Most of the time, they relied on on-the-spot dispatch to save the game. The absence of head coach Pres has a fatal impact.

This cannot be blamed for interim head coach Lu Yiqi. After all, time is too tight, and the adjustments and efforts he can make are really limited. In fact, Lu Yiqi's performance has far exceeded expectations. In the final analysis, the Wildcats' own strength is limited, and the unexpected changes in the coaching staff further led to chaos.

Just like last season, although the Wildcats won seven games, including the fierce battle against the University of Texas Longhorns, more often, the team always fell out at critical moments. In this situation, starting from the last two seasons of Bill Schneider coaching, it continued to last season. Pres has not been able to think of a better solution for the time being, and the Wildcats seem to be in a vicious cycle that cannot be escaped.

Field hopes that the Wildcats can win, but he does not think that the Wildcats, who lack confidence, can defeat the Longhorns, who are strong in morale and powerful. This is not pessimism, but reduces expectations. Often, they can still appreciate the happiness of unexpected surprises when there is no expectation.
Chapter completed!