209 flailing about

"Wow."

Amidst fierce competition, NBC secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the opening game of the 2017 season, with the veteran sportscaster Al Michaels, who had been in the profession for over thirty years, personally presiding to witness this history-making moment with the audience.

The game had just started, and already there were exclamations.

"I mean, wow."

"This is the most spirited Gillette Stadium I remember; of course, we've witnessed countless historic moments in this stadium, but today is different."

"Today."

"We are about to witness the first Asian first-round pick set foot on the professional football field, there's no doubt, it's a historical moment."

"And he's about to face the current number one player in the League and the most successful team of the past fifteen years, it will be a stern challenge and add some flavor to this historical moment."

"For the audience, this is a good thing; but we can't help worrying, is it a bit too cruel for this rookie?"