A Display of Strength
When the Wolves' defense took the field again, a roar erupted throughout Metropolitan Stadium.
The defense had been especially aggressive today, and that had thrilled most fans familiar with the Wolves.
The kind of overwhelming defense they'd shown in the past had become less exciting for longtime fans.
They still cheered a great tackle, of course, but it couldn't compare to this...
This kind of defense, with everyone visibly focused and giving it their all, had sent the game's adrenaline soaring.
The defense lined up in a new formation again: a balanced 4-3-3-1.
Four Defensive Linemen, three Linebackers, three Cornerbacks, and one Deep Safety.
This time, the Cornerback "Manhole Cover" had moved to Safety, where he would serve as the last line of defense against deep plays.
Alton of Blair High School stood behind his center. He looked at the Wolves' defensive formation across from him, then glanced helplessly at the coach on the sideline.
The Wolves' sudden change of formation had once again upended Blair Head Coach's plans.
They'd just worked out how to deal with the Wolves' aggressive defense...
They'd even put two Running Backs behind Alton to help him shield Lewis as he attacked the opposing line.
And now you're telling me you've changed your strategy?
As good as Alton was, he was still only eighteen.
Especially since he was a kid who was sensitive to tactical changes!
Steve's adjustment wasn't particularly sophisticated, but it had thrown Alton off and made him hesitate about the first-down play.
The Wolves' Defensive Captain, "Door Opener," glanced at the opposing formation and barked out several instructions.
The two Cornerbacks edged inward to protect the weak side, while the other dropped back slightly to cover deep.
The opposition had clearly lost confidence in its pocket protection and