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Nobody thought an Avalis American quarterback could pull the San Francisco 49ers out of their rut. Heck, most folks didn't even think an Avalis American quarterback could hack it in the pros.

Everyone was in a race to show off their sarcasm, each trying to outdo the other with the snarkiest comments.

Charles Davis was the king of the snark, saying, "After missing the playoffs for eight straight years, 49ers fans might as well start looking forward to next year already."

The whole league was like this, and even the 49ers' hometown paper, the "San Francisco Chronicle," wasn't any different.

As the biggest local paper, the "San Francisco Chronicle" had the most clout. On the West Coast, it was only second to the "Los Angeles Times," with sales and influence way ahead of the pack, going toe-to-toe with the "Los Angeles Times."

Brian Westbrook, a senior sports columnist for the paper, was a big-name commentator even in the league.

When the 49ers officially announced Luke as the starting quarterback, everyone zeroed in on his "Avalis American" background, especially with the league's official hype machine cranking up. Everyone switched to sarcasm mode, like not taking a jab would hurt their credibility.

Even the most level-headed and rational commentators were scratching their heads over the 49ers' decision.

But as the official commentator for the 49ers, Brian couldn't just mock the team willy- nilly. If he did, it had to be legit, or the higher-ups wouldn't be too pleased.

Brian dug deep, looking into Luke's high school days and even his life before immigrating, trying to come up with an objective and thorough take. The findings weren't great.

During his middle and high school years, Luke went to George Washington High School, a public school with no official football team stats. The only solid fact was that Luke was the starting quarterback, but his numbers were terrible. Passing yards, touchdowns, and interceptions were all over the place, with different versions showing big discrepancies, making them pretty much useless.

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In those two games, Luke was on fire: 25 pass attempts, 20 completions, an 80% completion rate, five touchdowns, and no interceptions. He led the team to victory twice in tough spots, bringing the Rose Bowl back to UCLA for the first time in 25 years.

During rookie training camp, his physical test results were awful. He wasn't just below the undrafted rookie standard; he was even below the average college level. But his quarterback skills were top-notch, especially in impromptu training games where he showed off some serious passing touch. Plus, he aced the Wonderlic Personnel Test. In the draft, he didn't get picked.

In the preseason, he only got 17 offensive plays across four games, with 11 pass attempts, six completions, no touchdowns, and one interception.noveldrama

That's it. For an NFL player, especially one about to start as a quarterback, that's a pretty sad amount of data. Even a beggar might have more to show.

The lack of data made it hard to figure out his true level or predict his average performance. The sketchy high school stats, three years of not starting in college, and the lousy physical test results all pointed to one thing: his standout performances were just flashes in the pan. Outside those moments, he was mostly mediocre, if not downright bad. He wasn't just below the pro standard; even his college performance was iffy.

All signs pointed to this being a disaster, and a never-ending one at that.

Finally, Brian wrote in the "San Francisco Chronicle" sports section:

"This is a bold choice, but also a reckless one. We can't predict the fallout from this decision. All we can do is cross our fingers and hope for a miracle. Luckily, Alex Smith is about to recover from his injury, and Colin Kaepernick's concussion might see him back in four weeks."

Even Brian couldn't believe he was actually looking forward to Alex and Colin coming back.

Once upon a time, they couldn't wait to get rid of Alex. Every offseason for the past eight years, loyal players begged the management to ditch Alex and make a fresh start, desperate to shake off this burden.

Once upon a time, they were so desperate. After each of the four preseason games, their disappointment grew deeper. Colin's performance seemed like a bottomless pit, with no end in sight, and the disaster only got scarier.

But now, faced with this unknown Avalis American quarterback, Alex and Colin suddenly seemed like a godsend.

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At least Alex was once a top draft pick; he could still keep the team steady without falling apart. At least Colin had unlimited potential; he just needed more time to learn and grow.

And that unknown X factor was totally unpredictable.

With the "San Francisco Chronicle" being the last stronghold, its fall meant a complete collapse of public opinion. Fans were wailing, heartbroken, feeling worse than death.

Even the most optimistic fans were now drowning in pessimism and despair. It wasn't because of Luke's Avalis American identity, but because, from any angle, this undrafted rookie quarterback couldn't become the team's leader, let alone a savior.

A survey by the "San Francisco Chronicle" showed that over sixty percent of fans had already given up on this season. The reason was simple: during the absence of Alex and Colin, they didn't believe Luke could lead the team to victory. By the time the two injured quarterbacks returned, the team would already be too far behind other competitors, leaving them with no chance.

The remaining forty percent of fans were split into two camps.

Half still held onto hope. No matter how the team performed, they continued to support their team and felt proud of it. The other half felt uncontrollable anger, not directed at Luke but at the team's management.

This offseason, the entire coaching and management team went through a major overhaul. Fans showed their support, hoping the team could bring a new vibe and make the playoffs for the first time in eight years. But clearly, Jim Harbaugh's choices had let them down.

First, he re-signed Alex Smith. Then, he prematurely promoted Colin Kaepernick to the starting lineup. He ditched veterans Carson Palmer and Matt Hasselbeck in favor of Luke. Finally, the tactical adjustments in the four preseason games never found their footing.

Adding insult to injury, the backup quarterback the management picked for Luke was also an undrafted rookie.

Every choice, every decision, every step was filled with absurdity and strangeness. This never-ending disaster was gradually sliding into a more terrifying abyss.

"Is Jim Harbaugh a fan of young boys? Why is the entire team made up of young, inexperienced, and overwhelmed players? Why? In the professional arena, experience

is also important! What's wrong with the team? Have they lost their minds?" Whether the management had lost their minds was unknown, but the enraged fans were certainly losing theirs. Over two thousand people gathered around Candlestick Park, expressing their tearful questions through official channels. The protest signs revealed their sentiments:

"We want victories, not babies!"

"Abandon unrealistic fantasies, return to reality. The team needs a leader, not a child." "Fire Luke, change the quarterback. Even Scott Tolzien would be a wiser choice." "Coaching staff, wake up! Luke is not the future of this team!"

"One year ago, a top draft pick led the team; one year later, an undrafted rookie leads the team? What's wrong with us?"

"No! No! No! Please say 'no' to Luke."

"We are not babysitters; our season tickets are not for raising children!" Unintentionally, the outcry against Luke grew louder and louder. The calls to replace the team's quarterback became more and more intense. Things gradually spiraled out of control. The fans' anger could no longer be contained; they had to respond and vent it.

Three crazed fans went to Luke's house, first dumping the contents of two trash cans in his backyard, then pelting his front door with eggs and tomatoes.

Fortunately, Jack and Annie were at work when it happened and were not frightened. The police arrived promptly, took statements, and began a follow-up investigation. Unfortunately, this had already seriously crossed Luke's bottom line, making the matter personal.

But no matter how much they protested, no matter how angry they got, the fact remained that the San Francisco 49ers had little time left. Similarly, the 49ers had little room for maneuver. Even if the coaching staff wanted to change, they had no options

left.

Amidst the chorus of doom, amidst the tension and turmoil, amidst the stormy weather, the 2011 season began.