- Never shout “Boo!” to the other team.
- You can cheer and be happy, but please don’t dance.
- Don’t leave your mess behind. We wouldn’t want the cleaners to think that AdU students are messy people. Always remember the “Clean as you go” (or the CLAY GO) rule.
- Dress properly. You could wear your PE t-shirts if you want, but complement it with appropriate pants/jeans/leggings. If you don’t want to wear your PE t-shirts, you could wear anything, but make sure that it is showing your school’s colors (blue and/or white).
- Don’t throw your UAAP paraphernalia away. Other students from other schools do that, if they are at the Upper Box B area, they throw their paraphernalia to those seating at the Upper Box A and at the Lower Box. Bring them home instead.
- Sing the Adamson Hymn after the game (win or lose), please.
- Don’t engage yourselves in “on-line sabunutan”. Don’t do trashtalks on-line. You’re giving our school a bad reputation.
- And please, please, please, wag nga kayong puro dakdak at nang-aaway! Kung inaaway ang school natin, banatan ninyo ng matitinong salita, hindi yung tipong para kayong nasa palengke! It is not school spirit anymore eh. Show them what a true Vincentian education is.
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7/26/10
AdU Code of Conduct for Freshmen.
Freshmen, every time you are watching UAAP games, or every time you are reading on-line forums about UAAP, please keep these things in mind:
7/25/10
Falcons escape three-point savvy Tigers.
Falcons escape three-point savvy Tigers.
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By Anthony Divinagracia
Adamson University survived the high-wire three-point sniping of an unrelenting University of Santo Tomas (UST) down the stretch to eke out a tough 75-71 win yesterday in the 73rd UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Philsports Arena.
Veteran point guard Lester Alvarez typified the Falcons’ endgame composure in a break-neck second-half duel with the Tigers, who held a 63-60 lead with less than five minutes gone by in the pay-off period.
The third-year Adamson sentinel nailed five straight points anchored on a triple and a squeeze-in lay-up in the crucial 1:34 mark of the fourth to wrest the upperhand for the Falcons, 67-65, before finalizing the count from the stripe.
“We showed maturity in the endgame. This victory served as a fitting reminder for us to never underestimate any team in the league because everyone is capable of winning,” Adamson coach Leo Austria said. “UST is a dangerous team especially when it makes its perimeter shots which is its main weapon.”
Austria saw it all on the floor.
Down 44-52 mid-way into the third, the Tigers went on a 9-0 tear with triples from Jeric Fortuna, Jeric Teng and Clark Bautista to lead by one, 53-52, going into the last quarter.
The Falcons quickly erased the deficit with four straight points from Kenyan import Austin Manyara, including a breakaway dunk at the 6:52 mark of the fourth, to take a precarious 60-58 edge.
UST however logged in five unanswered points to regain the advantage before Alvarez went on a five-point binge and Janus Lozada completed a fastbreak lay-up off a steal from Teng.
But when everyone thought Adamson was safely perched on top, Teng knocked in a go-ahead triple with 10.4 ticks left to threaten at 68-71. UST then sent Alvarez to the line with 9.2 seconds left before Bautista fired another triple which capped the Tigers record-tying efforts from three-point land where they drilled in a total of 16 treys for a 55.2 percent clip.
Incidentally, the Tigers matched the same three-point output they registered against UP last Thursday, not to mention tying the Falcons’ record for most three-point shots made in a single game which Adamson achieved in its Sept. 7, 2008 win over National University.
Teng paced the Tigers with 23 points while Fortuna added 15 on 5-of-7 shooting behind the arc. Chris Camus and Bautista chipped in 11 markers apiece.
Alvarez got able backing from Lozada, who finished with 10 points while Alex Nuyles added 9.
Surprisingly, the Tigers outrebounded the taller Falcons, 37-29, and had more assists, 21-11.
The Scores:
ADU 75 – Alvarez 22, Lozada 10, Nuyles 9, Manyara 8, Camson 8, Colina 7, Canada 6, Cabrera 3, Stinnett 2, Etrone 0, Galinato 0, Basilio.
UST 71 – Teng 23, Fortuna 15, Camus 11, Bautista 11, Mariano 5, Pe 2, Daquiog 2, Afuang 2, Wong 0, Tinte 0, Mamaril 0, Lo 0.
Quarter scores: 19-13, 34-32, 52-53, 75-71.
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By Anthony Divinagracia
Adamson University survived the high-wire three-point sniping of an unrelenting University of Santo Tomas (UST) down the stretch to eke out a tough 75-71 win yesterday in the 73rd UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Philsports Arena.
Veteran point guard Lester Alvarez typified the Falcons’ endgame composure in a break-neck second-half duel with the Tigers, who held a 63-60 lead with less than five minutes gone by in the pay-off period.
The third-year Adamson sentinel nailed five straight points anchored on a triple and a squeeze-in lay-up in the crucial 1:34 mark of the fourth to wrest the upperhand for the Falcons, 67-65, before finalizing the count from the stripe.
“We showed maturity in the endgame. This victory served as a fitting reminder for us to never underestimate any team in the league because everyone is capable of winning,” Adamson coach Leo Austria said. “UST is a dangerous team especially when it makes its perimeter shots which is its main weapon.”
Austria saw it all on the floor.
Down 44-52 mid-way into the third, the Tigers went on a 9-0 tear with triples from Jeric Fortuna, Jeric Teng and Clark Bautista to lead by one, 53-52, going into the last quarter.
The Falcons quickly erased the deficit with four straight points from Kenyan import Austin Manyara, including a breakaway dunk at the 6:52 mark of the fourth, to take a precarious 60-58 edge.
UST however logged in five unanswered points to regain the advantage before Alvarez went on a five-point binge and Janus Lozada completed a fastbreak lay-up off a steal from Teng.
But when everyone thought Adamson was safely perched on top, Teng knocked in a go-ahead triple with 10.4 ticks left to threaten at 68-71. UST then sent Alvarez to the line with 9.2 seconds left before Bautista fired another triple which capped the Tigers record-tying efforts from three-point land where they drilled in a total of 16 treys for a 55.2 percent clip.
Incidentally, the Tigers matched the same three-point output they registered against UP last Thursday, not to mention tying the Falcons’ record for most three-point shots made in a single game which Adamson achieved in its Sept. 7, 2008 win over National University.
Teng paced the Tigers with 23 points while Fortuna added 15 on 5-of-7 shooting behind the arc. Chris Camus and Bautista chipped in 11 markers apiece.
Alvarez got able backing from Lozada, who finished with 10 points while Alex Nuyles added 9.
Surprisingly, the Tigers outrebounded the taller Falcons, 37-29, and had more assists, 21-11.
The Scores:
ADU 75 – Alvarez 22, Lozada 10, Nuyles 9, Manyara 8, Camson 8, Colina 7, Canada 6, Cabrera 3, Stinnett 2, Etrone 0, Galinato 0, Basilio.
UST 71 – Teng 23, Fortuna 15, Camus 11, Bautista 11, Mariano 5, Pe 2, Daquiog 2, Afuang 2, Wong 0, Tinte 0, Mamaril 0, Lo 0.
Quarter scores: 19-13, 34-32, 52-53, 75-71.
7/23/10
Adamson shows way in women's basketball.
Adamson shows way in women's basketball.
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By Alder T. Almo
Manila, Philippines – The Adamson Lady Falcons continued their hot start as they waylaid the UST Tigresses, 86-75, in the UAAP Season 73 women’s basketball on Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Katherine Sandel and last season MVP Analyn Almasan dished out solid games to lead the Lady Falcons to their third straight victory in as many starts.
Sandel, a Mythical Member last season, scored 19 points built on 4-of-7 three-point shooting while adding 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.
Almasan, on the other hand, collared a tournament-high 20 rebounds to go with her 12 points, 2 assists and 2 steals.
Three more Lady Falcons scored in double figures to backstop the duo.
Gretchie Roque and Bernardo Fria made 14 points apiece while Anna Buendia added 12.
Adamson led from start to finish breaking the game wide open in the second period where the Lady Falcons transformed an 18-12 lead to 48-35 at the turn.
UST, which slid to 1-2, got also five players in double figures but shot themselves in the foot with a paltry 35.1 percent shooting from the field against Adamsons’ 44.6 percent clip.
In the other game, University of the Philippines Lady Maroons grabbed their first win in style dispatching cellar-dweller University of the East Lady Warriors, 96-59.
UP improved to 1-2 while UE remained winless in three games.
Not even Cindy Resultay’s 25 points and 18 rebounds could not lift the Lady Warriors as UP controlled the game right fro the start.
Micaela Bautista fired 14 points to topscore for the Lady Maroons.
The Scores:
AdU 86 – Sandel 19, Roque 14, Bernardoo 14, Almasan 12, Buendia 12, Penaranda 8, Mangahas 6, De Leon 1, Tangco 0, Manicad 0, Gadian 0, Avila 0, Versoza 0, Catalan 0.
UST 75 – Leonardo 17, Andaya 13, Galicia 12, Siapoc 11, Laud 10, Bombeo 7, Mejia 4, Silva 1, Salvador 0, Reyes 0, Ong 0, Ong 0, Dela Cruz 0.
Quarterscores: 18-12, 48-35, 66-55, 86-75.
UP 96 – Bautista 14, Furugganan 10, Cainglet 10, Binamira 10, Topacio 8, Del Mundo 6, Stevens 6, Salapong 6, Luna 5, Paz 5, Hufanda 3, Mercado 3, Casino 2, Legaspi 0.
UE 59 – Resultay 25, Cabrera 8, Ventura 7, Tan 7, Junsay 7, Vergara 3, Puno 2, Silvestre 0, Monzales 0, Floralde 0, Dollero 0.
Quarterscores: 21-17, 49-31, 75-43, 96-59.
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By Alder T. Almo
Manila, Philippines – The Adamson Lady Falcons continued their hot start as they waylaid the UST Tigresses, 86-75, in the UAAP Season 73 women’s basketball on Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum.
Katherine Sandel and last season MVP Analyn Almasan dished out solid games to lead the Lady Falcons to their third straight victory in as many starts.
Sandel, a Mythical Member last season, scored 19 points built on 4-of-7 three-point shooting while adding 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.
Almasan, on the other hand, collared a tournament-high 20 rebounds to go with her 12 points, 2 assists and 2 steals.
Three more Lady Falcons scored in double figures to backstop the duo.
Gretchie Roque and Bernardo Fria made 14 points apiece while Anna Buendia added 12.
Adamson led from start to finish breaking the game wide open in the second period where the Lady Falcons transformed an 18-12 lead to 48-35 at the turn.
UST, which slid to 1-2, got also five players in double figures but shot themselves in the foot with a paltry 35.1 percent shooting from the field against Adamsons’ 44.6 percent clip.
In the other game, University of the Philippines Lady Maroons grabbed their first win in style dispatching cellar-dweller University of the East Lady Warriors, 96-59.
UP improved to 1-2 while UE remained winless in three games.
Not even Cindy Resultay’s 25 points and 18 rebounds could not lift the Lady Warriors as UP controlled the game right fro the start.
Micaela Bautista fired 14 points to topscore for the Lady Maroons.
The Scores:
AdU 86 – Sandel 19, Roque 14, Bernardoo 14, Almasan 12, Buendia 12, Penaranda 8, Mangahas 6, De Leon 1, Tangco 0, Manicad 0, Gadian 0, Avila 0, Versoza 0, Catalan 0.
UST 75 – Leonardo 17, Andaya 13, Galicia 12, Siapoc 11, Laud 10, Bombeo 7, Mejia 4, Silva 1, Salvador 0, Reyes 0, Ong 0, Ong 0, Dela Cruz 0.
Quarterscores: 18-12, 48-35, 66-55, 86-75.
UP 96 – Bautista 14, Furugganan 10, Cainglet 10, Binamira 10, Topacio 8, Del Mundo 6, Stevens 6, Salapong 6, Luna 5, Paz 5, Hufanda 3, Mercado 3, Casino 2, Legaspi 0.
UE 59 – Resultay 25, Cabrera 8, Ventura 7, Tan 7, Junsay 7, Vergara 3, Puno 2, Silvestre 0, Monzales 0, Floralde 0, Dollero 0.
Quarterscores: 21-17, 49-31, 75-43, 96-59.
7/16/10
UAAP suspends refs in Ateneo-Adamson game.
UAAP suspends refs in Ateneo-Adamson game.
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MANILA, Philippines - University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Commisioner for Basketball Ato Badolato has made his first swift action of the season, suspending all 3 referees offiating the Ateneo vs Adamson game in the UAAP Thursday afternoon.
It was a close game that saw Adamson pull away mid-way in the 4th quarter. Alex Nuyles led the Falcons to a 6-point lead 58-52 going into the last 3 minutes.
But Ateneo was able to crawl back into the game, and in the last 2 minutes had zero field goal made.
Instead, the sticky defense of Adamson was called for 4 consecutive fouls in the last 2 minutes, resulting in 8 free throws that Ateneo took advantage off to get the lead back and seal the win.
The “tight officiating” was in contrast to what Commissioner Badolato had promised prior to the start of the season—that games will be decided on the floor with the players making big plays and not by referees’ calls and free throws.
In a text message to abs-cbnnews.com Badolato explained his action.
“First, let us clarify that some of d 8 free throws were d result of duty fouls. However, I agree that there were some bad calls. We have suspended d 3 refs 4 2 playing days (jrs and women included),” he said.
The result of the game will stand as Ateneo went up to 1-1 while Adamson dropped to 1-1.
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MANILA, Philippines - University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Commisioner for Basketball Ato Badolato has made his first swift action of the season, suspending all 3 referees offiating the Ateneo vs Adamson game in the UAAP Thursday afternoon.
It was a close game that saw Adamson pull away mid-way in the 4th quarter. Alex Nuyles led the Falcons to a 6-point lead 58-52 going into the last 3 minutes.
But Ateneo was able to crawl back into the game, and in the last 2 minutes had zero field goal made.
Instead, the sticky defense of Adamson was called for 4 consecutive fouls in the last 2 minutes, resulting in 8 free throws that Ateneo took advantage off to get the lead back and seal the win.
The “tight officiating” was in contrast to what Commissioner Badolato had promised prior to the start of the season—that games will be decided on the floor with the players making big plays and not by referees’ calls and free throws.
In a text message to abs-cbnnews.com Badolato explained his action.
“First, let us clarify that some of d 8 free throws were d result of duty fouls. However, I agree that there were some bad calls. We have suspended d 3 refs 4 2 playing days (jrs and women included),” he said.
The result of the game will stand as Ateneo went up to 1-1 while Adamson dropped to 1-1.
7/7/10
Know your UAAP school: Adamson University.
Know your UAAP school: Adamson University.
With the UAAP’s 73rd season set to launch on July 10, Sportacular will be fanning the flames of fandom by providing a quick backgrounder on each school on the days leading up to the tournament. First up – the Adamson University Soaring Falcons.
Standing tall along San Marcelino, Ermita, Adamson University serves as the nest of the Adamson Soaring Falcons. This private Catholic university has produced quite the number of names in the Philippine sporting world – Paeng Nepomuceno, Marlou Aquino, and Kenneth Duremdes are among the university’s most notable alumni athletes.
School History
Adamson University was founded on June 20, 1932 by a Greek immigrant, Dr. George Lucas Adamson. At the time, the school was known as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry. The modest one-classroom school soon found itself expanding into the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering 4 years later, and was granted university status in 1941. Since then, the school has been known as Adamson University (AdU).
AdU was originally located in Santa Cruz. As the school grew, it found itself relocated to San Miguel in 1933, and to Intramuros in 1941. After the events of World War II, AdU eventually settled in its current location in 1946.
Over the years, AdU has added courses in Architecture, Business, Education, Law, Liberal Arts, Pharmacy, Sciences, and Theology, diversifying its fields of expertise and producing top-level professionals through quality education.
On its diamond jubilee year, 2007, AdU was proclaimed a Historic Site by the National Historical Institute.
Adamson University in the UAAP
In 1952, the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) – then composed of Far Eastern University, National University, University of the Philippines, and University of Santo Tomas – extended a membership invitation to 4 schools: Adamson University, Manila Central University, University of the East, and University of Manila. The schools were accepted under a 2-year probationary status. Unfortunately, only UE was permanently accepted after the probationary period. AdU and the other universities failed to meet the requirements for permanent entry into the UAAP.
Nearly 30 years later, in 1970, AdU decided to try its luck once again. The UAAP granted it a second 2-year probationary period, and after successfully hosting the 1974-75 season, AdU finally became a permanent member of the association.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing from there, however, as controversy surrounded the school in 1994. It was discovered that one of AdU’s premiere men’s basketball players, Marlou Aquino, was fielded despite academic ineligibility. As a result, AdU was suspended from the UAAP in the 1994-95 season. Fortunately, no such issues have come to surface since then, and AdU’s blue and white have been a familiar fixture in the UAAP to this day.
UAAP Successes
Adamson certainly isn’t a slouch in the UAAP, having garnered dozens of accolades across various sports. To date, the school has won 60 league championships:
Basketball – Men’s: 1 (1977)
Basketball – Women’s: 5 (1986, 1993, 2003-04, 2009)
Basketball – Juniors’: 7 (1977, 1988-93)
Baseball: 11 (1986-87, 1989, 1991-93, 1997-98, 2007-09)
Beach Volleyball – Women’s: 1 (2009)
Chess – Men’s: 4 (1985, 1987-88, 1990)
Chess – Boys’: 3 (2007-09)
Softball: 9 (1997-2000, 2003-06, 2008)
Table Tennis – Men’s: 1 (1989)
Table Tennis – Boys’: 1 (1996 – tied with UE)
Tennis – Men’s: 6 (1984-86, 1987 – tied with UST, 1988, 1991)
Track and Field – Men’s: 3 (1989-91)
Track and Field – Women’s: 2 (1990-91)
Track and Field – Juniors’: 1 (1998)
Volleyball – Men’s: 3 (1982-84)
Volleyball – Women’s: 2 (1960, 1969)
What to Look Forward to
Adamson University is at its most dominant in the bat sports, having won the last 3 baseball championships, and winning 6 of the last 10 softball titles. Look for AdU to continue its success in the diamond.
AdU’s boys’ chess team has been on a rampage as of late, as the woodpushers conquered the competition in the past three years. They show no signs of slowing down en route to a fourth straight championship.
AdU’s women’s basketball team is going to try to add to last year’s successful championship run led by Analyn Almazan, a national team member and current reigning MVP of both the UAAP and the Philippine Women’s Basketball League’s (PWBL) elite division. After stunning the top-seeded FEU Lady Tamaraws in last season’s finals, and taking the PWBL elite division championship earlier this year, the Lady Falcons will attempt to build on that momentum - even without Almazan’s services - and score a back-to-back triumph in the UAAP.
Though their only championship in the men’s basketball competition came 33 years ago, the Adamson University Soaring Falcons are widely regarded as one of the teams headed for the Final Four this year. With mercurial guard Leo Canuday being the team’s only major loss, the Falcons are banking their success on veterans Jerick Canada, Lester Alvarez, Alex Nuyles, Jan Colina, and Michael Galinato. A new addition to their frontcourt – the 6’6” Kenyan Austin Manyara – may prove to be a worthwhile project. Six-foot Guamanian William Stinett might be the glue to this lineup, as the versatile cager is capable of playing the 1, 2, and 3 spots.
How will Adamson University fare in the 2010-11 season of the UAAP? Stay with Sportacular and find out.
UAAP Fan Code of Conduct.
UAAP Fan Code of Conduct.
UAAP FAN CODE OF CONDUCT
Adopted by the UAAP Board
July 2010
Rationale:
Historically, sport was determined to be the more positive way of settling disputes between warring nation states. Why? Because rules were instigated to effect a measure of control on the athletes and the conduct of the activity. Next, the officials saw to it that the rules were applied to all and last, the fans could cheer for their “heroes” who brought them honor and glory. This illustrates the connection between these three participants involved in a sport event which has thus remained to the present.
As the official organizing body of the UAAP, the Board of Directors observed the escalating problem of violence during UAAP games, in particular, those involving players and fans. With the overall objective of creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all supporters/participants of UAAP games/events, the UAAP Board of Directors prepared this Fan Code of Conduct as a guide to expected behaviors. These are the following:
1. Athletes, coaches and sport officials will respect and appreciate each and every fan.
2. Fans will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all UAAP/sport facility personnel.
3. Fans will sit only in their ticketed seats and show their tickets when requested.
4. Fans will enjoy the UAAP sport event free from disruptive behavior, including foul or abusive language or obscene gestures (i.e. fighting, taunting, or engaging in any action that may harm, endanger, threaten, or bring discomfort to anyone in the stadium). Any fan engaging in such will be warned by the UAAP/sport facility personnel. A repetition of said behavior will subject the fan to ejection from the facility.
5. Fans carrying signs or wearing clothing with obscene, deregatory or indecent messages will be requested to discard said sign/wear the shirt inside out.
6. Fans observed to be under the influence of a prohibitive substance (i.e. alcoholic beverage, dangerous drug, etc) may need intervention and must be handled in a prompt and safe manner by the UAAP/sport facility security/personnel.
7. Fans will not engage in fighting or throwing objects. Those who engage in any of these actions will immediately be ejected from the game/venue.
8. Fans will smoke in designated smoking areas only.
9. Fans will comply with requests from sport facility personnel regarding facility operations and emergency response procedures.
10. Fans in possession of any item considered dangerous by the UAAP/sport facility personnel will be requested to turn over said item which may be retrieved after the event.
Fans may report any inappropriate behavior to the sport facility personnel at 5264553 and please indicate contact number of UAAP host school .
UAAP FAN CODE OF CONDUCT
Adopted by the UAAP Board
July 2010
Rationale:
Historically, sport was determined to be the more positive way of settling disputes between warring nation states. Why? Because rules were instigated to effect a measure of control on the athletes and the conduct of the activity. Next, the officials saw to it that the rules were applied to all and last, the fans could cheer for their “heroes” who brought them honor and glory. This illustrates the connection between these three participants involved in a sport event which has thus remained to the present.
As the official organizing body of the UAAP, the Board of Directors observed the escalating problem of violence during UAAP games, in particular, those involving players and fans. With the overall objective of creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for all supporters/participants of UAAP games/events, the UAAP Board of Directors prepared this Fan Code of Conduct as a guide to expected behaviors. These are the following:
1. Athletes, coaches and sport officials will respect and appreciate each and every fan.
2. Fans will be treated in a consistent, professional and courteous manner by all UAAP/sport facility personnel.
3. Fans will sit only in their ticketed seats and show their tickets when requested.
4. Fans will enjoy the UAAP sport event free from disruptive behavior, including foul or abusive language or obscene gestures (i.e. fighting, taunting, or engaging in any action that may harm, endanger, threaten, or bring discomfort to anyone in the stadium). Any fan engaging in such will be warned by the UAAP/sport facility personnel. A repetition of said behavior will subject the fan to ejection from the facility.
5. Fans carrying signs or wearing clothing with obscene, deregatory or indecent messages will be requested to discard said sign/wear the shirt inside out.
6. Fans observed to be under the influence of a prohibitive substance (i.e. alcoholic beverage, dangerous drug, etc) may need intervention and must be handled in a prompt and safe manner by the UAAP/sport facility security/personnel.
7. Fans will not engage in fighting or throwing objects. Those who engage in any of these actions will immediately be ejected from the game/venue.
8. Fans will smoke in designated smoking areas only.
9. Fans will comply with requests from sport facility personnel regarding facility operations and emergency response procedures.
10. Fans in possession of any item considered dangerous by the UAAP/sport facility personnel will be requested to turn over said item which may be retrieved after the event.
Fans may report any inappropriate behavior to the sport facility personnel at 5264553 and please indicate contact number of UAAP host school .
7/6/10
UAAP teams wary of Season 73.
UAAP teams wary of Season 73.
MANILA, Philippines - Basketball coaches from all 8 teams in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) are wary of the 73rd season.
Each team admitted that the combination of losing ace players after the previous season and the marked improvements of the other teams are major challenges to entering the Final Four.
According to Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) coach Norman Black, the Blue Eagles face major hurdles after seeing the improvements of other teams during the off-season competitions.
ADMU is the defending back-to-back champion.
“It will be difficult this year, all teams have improved. It’s going to be tough,” said Black. “We’ll be competitive and improve as we go on.”
Even the “team to beat,” the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, is keeping low key but will still compete head on with reigning champion Ateneo.
“Sabi ng lahat, team to beat kami on-paper, pero para samin lahat lumakas, target lang namin bumlik sa finals,” FEU coach Glenn Capacio shared.
“We are not as strong (as the previous season) but we’ll still play good basketball and aim for the Final 4. We’ll just try our best and pipilitin na hindi mag-repeat ang Ateneo,” Capacio added.
Aim for the championship
For 2nd placer University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, there is nothing to aim for but the championship. The team was training in Davao and was unable to attend the press conference on Monday.
UE assistant coach Mark Herrera said, “As Coach Lawrence Chongson said, galing na kami sa Finals. Why go back?”
“Our team is probably the same; some very good players left but were replaced by very promising players,” he added.
The De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, formidable 3 years ago, but was wiped out last season, remained low key as its apparent roster of starting players are what Coach Dindo Pumaren touted as the “youngest in the season.”
For the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers, however, Coach Pido Jarencio remained modest.
“Happy kami na sa No. 8 kami sa list ng lahat, pag 1 to 7 puwede ka pa matisod eh, sa 8 dun ka lang, pagulung-gulong,” he said.
“Basta tatandaan ninyo, suwerte ang dilaw ngayon,” Jarencio quipped, earning laughter from the rest of the teams.
Penetrating closed doors
For “spoilers” Adamson University Falcons and National University Bulldogs, the aim is to be recognized as official “contenders” this season. Last season, the Bulldogs booted out the Green Archers in the Final Four while the Falcons managed to rank 5th.
“Happy kami with the 200% support of management. Basta kami we will give it our all and lalaban all the way,” Coach Eric Gonzales of NU said.
“We want to penetrate closed doors. Hopefully maka-catch up sa system and gain that winning attitude,” he added.
The Falcons are also optimistic, as summer league competitions proved Adamson to be “highly-improved,” and the new players are better than the ones who left.
“The community of Adamson is very optimistic… as we performed well during the summer league,” Leo Austria of Adamson Falcons said. “We were happy with our 5th place finish last year, but we think we have matured enough to finally make it to d Final 4.”
Coach Aboy Castro of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons shared that the team will also go “all out” to be in the Final Four.
“It’s general consensus that FEU and Ateneo are up there. It will be tough to get into the 3rd and 4th slot,” he said.
‘Competitive season’
Despite the unassuming round-up of the coaches in their team’s capabilities, the UAAP Board is looking forward to a very “competitive season.”
“Although the obvious wariness from the coaches, we see a very competitive season,” said UAAP President Bro. Bernand Oca, FSC of DLSU.
Likewise, changes had been made in the upcoming UAAP season.
Aside from fielding competitive referees from the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the UAAP team is also preparing a Code of Ethics for the fans that will be handed out to participating schools.
“We will have a code of conduct for the fans. If they break this and become unruly, security will escort them out (of the games),” Bro. Oca said. He also maintained that the committee will be “very strict” and “limit fan behavior” by giving out protocols.
The committee is also adding a street dance competition during the closing ceremonies to encourage more students to watch. Bro. Oca shared that less spectators attend the closing ceremonies, where players are awarded for their performance.
The committee will also name a Campus Hero of the Year in the awarding, aligning with this season’s theme, “Where Heroes are Made.”
The UAAP games will officially open on Saturday, July 10, at Araneta Coliseum, hosted by the DLSU. Games will be aired on Studio 23 and Balls HD. There will be replays on Balls Channel 34. The games will also be available online on studio23.tv while the best of 3 Finals will be aired live on ABS-CBN Channel 2.
MANILA, Philippines - Basketball coaches from all 8 teams in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) are wary of the 73rd season.
Each team admitted that the combination of losing ace players after the previous season and the marked improvements of the other teams are major challenges to entering the Final Four.
According to Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) coach Norman Black, the Blue Eagles face major hurdles after seeing the improvements of other teams during the off-season competitions.
ADMU is the defending back-to-back champion.
“It will be difficult this year, all teams have improved. It’s going to be tough,” said Black. “We’ll be competitive and improve as we go on.”
Even the “team to beat,” the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws, is keeping low key but will still compete head on with reigning champion Ateneo.
“Sabi ng lahat, team to beat kami on-paper, pero para samin lahat lumakas, target lang namin bumlik sa finals,” FEU coach Glenn Capacio shared.
“We are not as strong (as the previous season) but we’ll still play good basketball and aim for the Final 4. We’ll just try our best and pipilitin na hindi mag-repeat ang Ateneo,” Capacio added.
Aim for the championship
For 2nd placer University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, there is nothing to aim for but the championship. The team was training in Davao and was unable to attend the press conference on Monday.
UE assistant coach Mark Herrera said, “As Coach Lawrence Chongson said, galing na kami sa Finals. Why go back?”
“Our team is probably the same; some very good players left but were replaced by very promising players,” he added.
The De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers, formidable 3 years ago, but was wiped out last season, remained low key as its apparent roster of starting players are what Coach Dindo Pumaren touted as the “youngest in the season.”
For the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers, however, Coach Pido Jarencio remained modest.
“Happy kami na sa No. 8 kami sa list ng lahat, pag 1 to 7 puwede ka pa matisod eh, sa 8 dun ka lang, pagulung-gulong,” he said.
“Basta tatandaan ninyo, suwerte ang dilaw ngayon,” Jarencio quipped, earning laughter from the rest of the teams.
Penetrating closed doors
For “spoilers” Adamson University Falcons and National University Bulldogs, the aim is to be recognized as official “contenders” this season. Last season, the Bulldogs booted out the Green Archers in the Final Four while the Falcons managed to rank 5th.
“Happy kami with the 200% support of management. Basta kami we will give it our all and lalaban all the way,” Coach Eric Gonzales of NU said.
“We want to penetrate closed doors. Hopefully maka-catch up sa system and gain that winning attitude,” he added.
The Falcons are also optimistic, as summer league competitions proved Adamson to be “highly-improved,” and the new players are better than the ones who left.
“The community of Adamson is very optimistic… as we performed well during the summer league,” Leo Austria of Adamson Falcons said. “We were happy with our 5th place finish last year, but we think we have matured enough to finally make it to d Final 4.”
Coach Aboy Castro of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons shared that the team will also go “all out” to be in the Final Four.
“It’s general consensus that FEU and Ateneo are up there. It will be tough to get into the 3rd and 4th slot,” he said.
‘Competitive season’
Despite the unassuming round-up of the coaches in their team’s capabilities, the UAAP Board is looking forward to a very “competitive season.”
“Although the obvious wariness from the coaches, we see a very competitive season,” said UAAP President Bro. Bernand Oca, FSC of DLSU.
Likewise, changes had been made in the upcoming UAAP season.
Aside from fielding competitive referees from the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the UAAP team is also preparing a Code of Ethics for the fans that will be handed out to participating schools.
“We will have a code of conduct for the fans. If they break this and become unruly, security will escort them out (of the games),” Bro. Oca said. He also maintained that the committee will be “very strict” and “limit fan behavior” by giving out protocols.
The committee is also adding a street dance competition during the closing ceremonies to encourage more students to watch. Bro. Oca shared that less spectators attend the closing ceremonies, where players are awarded for their performance.
The committee will also name a Campus Hero of the Year in the awarding, aligning with this season’s theme, “Where Heroes are Made.”
The UAAP games will officially open on Saturday, July 10, at Araneta Coliseum, hosted by the DLSU. Games will be aired on Studio 23 and Balls HD. There will be replays on Balls Channel 34. The games will also be available online on studio23.tv while the best of 3 Finals will be aired live on ABS-CBN Channel 2.
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