Putting Curry aside for the time being, neither Aolakebo nor Kusin could satisfy Lu Yiqi. He was sure that this was not caused by his preconceived ideas.

Olakebo's attitude towards training is lazy and slow, and it is reflected in the practice game. His steps are very lazy. If he can move half a step, he will definitely move half a step, which is definitely not a step. In a strong confrontation game, such a lazy attitude requires a heavy price, because in the college arena, being lazy half a step can also complete the defense with tough physical fitness. The data is as good as it looks, but it is impossible in the professional league.

Kusing's words are indeed versatile, but his tactical awareness still has obvious shortcomings. The reaction speed after the kickoff is obviously delayed. From a positive perspective, this is to plan and then start it after observing the offensive intention. But from a negative perspective, the ability to interpret the game is still insufficient, especially the timing of the upward rushing pass is not enough. In this regard, the Green Bay Packers' AJ-Hawke performance is still better.

In fact, from a purely ability perspective, Cousin and Matthews are indeed comparable, and Cousin is even better. The two players are teammates of the University of Southern California, and the comparison between horizontal and vertical is very obvious. They participated in the draft in the same year and entered the league in the same year, and they were inevitably compared later.

Cousin's rookie performance was indeed better than Matthews in his rookie season. The all-rounder covered a very wide area and was able to defend both the pass and the ground. Although his ability to rush and pass pressure was slightly weaker, his comprehensiveness still made up for his shortcomings. Moreover, he was able to work as both the inside linebacker and the outside linebacker, showing excellent adaptability? In the end, Cousin was voted as the best defensive rookie of the year.

But later, Kusing encountered intermittent injuries, from 2009 to 2017? From 2009 to 2017? Nine professional seasons? Only three seasons were attending, and all other seasons were seriously affected by injuries and even season reimbursement? Finally, in 2017, he was forced to retire after being reimbursed due to serious injury.

After multiple angles, Lu Yiqi's eyes still fell on Matthews.

Of course? Matthews also has his own shortcomings.

The young and frivolous Matthews was when he was thriving in the spring breeze. He was proud and confident, just like the sun god, believing that he was the center of the world? His feet raised their heads and chests showed strong confidence? Every successful defense in the training game would roar and celebrate, as if he shouted to the scouts and coaches on the scene, "Did you see it?"

Such pride may develop into arrogance if you are not careful. During the game, it may break the original tactical layout because of your strong personal consciousness and desire to step forward? Instead, you will lose your position.

Lu Yiqi has seen such pride in many players, such as Rogers and Woodson? But it also comes from such pride that Matthews has very strict requirements for himself? He is focused and devoted every time he trains. If the quality of the training cannot satisfy himself? Will he get angry? He is also angry at his teammates and himself? Then do it again.

From a positive perspective, this is called perfectionism; from a negative perspective, this is called arrogant. A strong desire to win can become the key to victory, but it can also become an uncertain factor in destroying oneself and destroying the team. The key is how the coach guides it.

"Matthews and Cousin?"

Just as Lu Yiqi was concentrating on observing the grand training, a low and old voice came from his ears. Without waiting for Lu Yiqi to turn his head and look over, he could hear Walker's surprise voice, "Coach Latimer", and then he could see the familiar old face sitting down next to Lu Yiqi.

Mo Latimer, defensive coordinator at Kansas State University.

The old man was still a stone in the pit. He had no reaction to Walker's joy. He just looked at Walker silently. That was all, which was in sharp contrast with Walker's joy and excitement. This made Walker unable to help but touch his nose and showed a restrained smile.

A smile appeared in Lu Yiqi's eyes, "If you haven't seen each other for a year, you are still the same."

"Why, are you different?" Latimer glanced at Lu Yiqi with his eyes. He could still feel some emotional fluctuations in his words. If it were before, Latimer would not have talked to Lu Yiqi like this. Obviously, Latimer was also really happy about Lu Yiqi's achievements.

"Of course, I am already thirty years old now, no longer twenty-nine years old." Lu Yiqi said seriously, but Latimer did not respond at all. He looked at Lu Yiqi silently like a stone, and his humor suddenly became cold. However, Lu Yiqi had long been used to it, "Why did you come to the training camp in person? Freeman?"

Although Kansas State University topped the All-American Championship with an unbeaten record the previous year, the overall strength of the team is still mediocre, and the outcome of Lu Yiqi's departure from tea and cold also had a subsequent impact on the recruitment work of the new season. The team performed very poorly last year, and only quarterback Josh Freeman was the only one who entered the draft.

"What do you think of the prospect?" Latimer did not admit it or deny it, and directly indirectly admitted Lu Yiqi's speculation by asking questions.

Lu Yiqi was not pretentious either, "the second round is level, but the situation this year is quite special, so there should be hope to enter the first round."

Latimer still had no reaction and looked towards the stadium silently. At a glance, you could see Freeman standing on the training ground. He waved his hand hard in the direction of Latimer and Lu Yiqi, and other players around him also looked over, causing a small commotion.

Latimer was as motionless as a mountain as a sitting Buddha. Instead, Lu Yiqi raised his right hand and waved to Freeman.

The commotion on the court surged slightly again.

"You don't need to cooperate." Latimer believed that with Lu Yiqi's intelligence, it was impossible to see the intention behind the school, but Lu Yiqi still cooperated.

In fact, everything is Kansas State University's plan. Even if Latimer did not meet Lu Yiqi at the University of Southern California, he would go to the Indianapolis training camp to "meet" Lu Yiqi by chance, and then Freeman would still come forward to say hello to Lu Yiqi.

It’s not that if Freeman and Lu Yiqi get close to each other, the draft pick will rise. After all, Lu Yiqi does not have such appeal yet.

But it is certain that Latimer and Freeman appearing next to Lu Yiqi can make Kansas State University appear in the social network discussion craze again, and re-remind people that Lu Yiqi created miracles on this team last year, which is undoubtedly very helpful for the enrollment in the future.

At the same time, the attention you have to pay attention to Freeman will also increase. As for how Freeman uses this attention to increase his bargaining chips for his draft, it depends on his personal ability.
Chapter completed!