October 03, 2006
UST won, Ateneo lost. Alright, back to work.
It's understandable for the players to break down and weep after a heartbreaking loss. But if you're not part of the team, then there should be nothing to cry or be angry about.
It's not even about "Win or lose, it's the school we choose." That's the attitude of sore losers and glory hounds who gloat when they win and make excuses when they lose. If you are really proud of someone or of a group of people, you don't focus on the "One Big Loss" but celebrate the "One Big Fight" instead. When you know that your team gave it their all, then there's your reason to be proud.
It's understandable for the players to break down and weep after a heartbreaking loss. But if you're not part of the team, then there should be nothing to cry or be angry about.
It's not even about "Win or lose, it's the school we choose." That's the attitude of sore losers and glory hounds who gloat when they win and make excuses when they lose. If you are really proud of someone or of a group of people, you don't focus on the "One Big Loss" but celebrate the "One Big Fight" instead. When you know that your team gave it their all, then there's your reason to be proud.
Labels: Ateneo, basketball, pride, UAAP
September 26, 2006
If you are a fan of basketball, then I am sure you will enjoy watching this video. This is the last 23 seconds of Game 1 of the UAAP Season 69 Men's Basketball Finals (Ateneo versus UST).
I tuned into the game on TV just in time to catch the fourth quarter of this match. Those dying seconds had the most amazing exchange of plays I've ever seen. I still get goosebumps every time I watch that brilliant last-second play arranged by Norman Black. The Blue Eagles executed the play just as their coach had drawn out. Had Doug Kramer missed that winning shot, he would be universally lambasted in the press and on the Internet. And the controversial backcourt violation call on JC Intal would become even more crucial. Instead, Kramer's a hero and the refs won't have to face the jury.
As much as I enjoy watching that game-winning play, my favorite scene from this clip was in the last timeout, when Norman Black goes "Uhh...", turns and points to Ford Arao, and says "You're out of the game." The look on Arao's face was like "What the... aww man!" That was hilarious!
Go Ateneo! One big fight!
I tuned into the game on TV just in time to catch the fourth quarter of this match. Those dying seconds had the most amazing exchange of plays I've ever seen. I still get goosebumps every time I watch that brilliant last-second play arranged by Norman Black. The Blue Eagles executed the play just as their coach had drawn out. Had Doug Kramer missed that winning shot, he would be universally lambasted in the press and on the Internet. And the controversial backcourt violation call on JC Intal would become even more crucial. Instead, Kramer's a hero and the refs won't have to face the jury.
As much as I enjoy watching that game-winning play, my favorite scene from this clip was in the last timeout, when Norman Black goes "Uhh...", turns and points to Ford Arao, and says "You're out of the game." The look on Arao's face was like "What the... aww man!" That was hilarious!
Go Ateneo! One big fight!
Labels: :D, Ateneo, basketball, UAAP, videos
