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September 26, 2008

Congrats Ateneo

People know (or my friends at least) that I’m not really big into the whole UAAP thing (my sister is though). They also know that while my sister and I studied in Ateneo, we root for La Salle.

Having said that, I should be feeling sad… but I’m not.

I can honestly say that this season, Ateneo deserves the championship – unequivocally. They’ve been the best and consistently performing team throughout the season, bar none (nag-sweep ba sila; as in walang talo the whole season? it seems that way eh).

As much as it pains me to say it, the whole “mayabang ang Atenista kasi meron ipagyayabang,” which is one of the main reasons I don’t share the school’s “spirit;” I will let slide this time. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished. Your team definitely earned and deserved it. Just don’t overdo it folks!

October 6, 2005

Beautiful game

For a split second, I was contemplating shifting my UAAP attention to DLSU-FEU games instead of my normal ADMU-DLSU matchup preference. Iba talaga maglaro yung mga team na to… hindi ka magsisisi kahit sino manalo.

Sayang man na natalo La Salle, considering that Arwind played rather lousy (considering his average stats), they still won… that just goes to show that they were the better team this time around.

And when Isip was asked na ano naiisip niya the last minutes/seconds of the game, he said ultimately that “God is good.” And I simply smiled… because as much as I wanted DLSU to stretch it to a 3rd game (and win), I look at my life right now and just had to agree with Mr. Isip.

Kudos to FEU, you truly deserved to win. See you next season! And thank you for giving me a free dinner (it was my friend’s treat since FEU won)

Note to self: Never watch the game in Katips anymore – watching in that place jinxes everything! Unless you want free dinner, or plan on betting against DLSU hahahaha.

September 30, 2005

Where to draw the line?

Something I realized about the whole “sportsmanship” issue in the UAAP with regards to La Salle: We’re really unlucky to end up gathering the ire of almost every school… especially ADMU by our recent gestures.

I say unlucky because if it was a different situation, having an “aggressive mental game,” for lack of a better phrase, would probably be perfectly fine… for any team.

Now since I’m sure the ADMU people are first to react to this… let me qualify:

With regards to the ADMU-DLSU game, while I have no problems with trash-talking and what not… I believe that what DLSU did was in poor taste – simply because they were dominating ADMU. If the competition had been fiercer or “matched,” if you’ll allow me to say that – I doubt anyone from any side would’ve minded any type taunt to anyone during the game.

So let me state now palang, that as far as ADMU was concerned, La Salle did a shameful act as a team (the whole jiggy, time-outs, etc. etc.) by “kicking someone who was already down.” That’s why I admire the Blue Eagles in the last games against DLSU. Because although they weren’t the better team, they definitely were the bigger one.

September 29, 2005

DLSU vs. FEU game 1

Beautiful game by both teams. Unfortunate as it is for me, Whoever won in that game truly deserves it. Another championship match worthy of the finals.

But what the hell was that cheap shot on Arwind Santos by one of the La Salle staff!?!? Fucking retarded old person. He should be banned from the UAAP.

Boo La Salle, boo.

September 27, 2005

On DLSU and Ateneo

Couldn’t believe it myself, but this time, I’d have to agree with Jem.

I think it would be good for all us DLSU fans to read her entry. There indeed is no place for ego in sports, and my hats off to the Blue Eagles for taking it like champs. One of the few traits I admire about the school.

Anyways, as I said, I wholeheartedly agree with what she said. No use in me even trying to wriggle out of that one hehehe.

The lame excuse I had hoped to be true, was that it was part of La Salle’s mental game. After all, there’s no team easier to beat than a team that’s pissed off – and therefore unfocused. JC had mentioned how Ateneo, being a team good enough to beat FEU, et all, would lose all games to La Salle this season. Indeed it seems to be a spell the Archers have mastered to cast on them. And I’d very much would’ve hoped that La Salle’s bravado was part of that spell.