SEPTEMBER 29- OCTOBER 6, 2011

VOL. 1

NO. 6

ATENEO BLUE EAGLES

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LOWERING the hammer by Olsen Racela page 2 UAAP 74 FINALS GAME 1

Close for 2 1/2 quarters page 3

NIMES, LANETE, ALAS Fearsome NCAA four-some page 6

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ONE of the ways by which history judges basketball teams is how they perform when it comes to winning time. When opportunity hands the team a hammer, what does the team do with it? Does it lower it forcefully and emphatically? Or does it find the hammer to heavy to handle? Ateneo has the chance to answer this question when it enters Game 2 of the UAAP mens basketball championship. Hammer in hand, the Blue Eagles have the chance to end this convincingly and nail that fourth straight championship crown. They have to grip that hammer tight and lower it hard on the Tamaraws with the thought that any life they give to such a talented and veteran squad could haunt them back later on. If this Ateneo team wants history to judge it gloriously someday, it has to act like a shark in the ocean that has caught scent of blood. The Tamaraws are prey right now. The Eagles have to realize that waiting for them after 40 minuter so of basketball is greatness, immortality. They should go for the kill.
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KEY PLAYER: The pint-sized Monfort gives the Eagles leadership and mental toughness. AUGUST DELA CRUZ
by 20 with less than 10 minutes left against UE, we lowered that hammer with force when it mattered and eventually won the title. When I was playing with San Miguel Beer, there was this All-Filipino championship that stands out because it was a perfect example of why you must go for the kill when the kill is there to go for. We took a 3-2 series lead against Barangay Ginebra, a team that had superstars Jun Limpot, Vergel Meneses and Mark Caguioa in tow. We were basically twice-to-beat there and us veteransDanny Ildefonso and Danny Seigle especiallytalked in the locker room and we kept reminding the team one thing. Never let go of the hammer. You dont want a team like Ginebra, with its crowd and all, having a shot at a Game 7.
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Ive had a few experiences when it comes to lowering the hammer, so to speak. Two of the teams I played for stand out in my memory. My first championship with Ateneo was against UE. I remember we didnt have Danny Francisco at that time and we were facing a Warriors squad that had the likes of Jerry Codinera and Boysie Zamar. But we had one thing going into the championship match. We had the twice-to-beat edge. We had the hammer. And though we fell behind

In the same sense, thats what Ateneo must chase away: The thought that there is a rescue game in case FEU wins. The Eagles must quash

that thought. The Tamaraws are not the guys you want to give hope to. Its like youre giving them the hammer and telling them, do what you want with his. To achieve that winners mentality, the veterans will have to take charge the way Danny I., Danny S. and myself did during that Ginebra series. Nico Salva, Kirk Long and Emman Monfort will play key roles for the Eagles. They will have to lead the way. Kiefer Ravena plays like a veteran too so expect him to really come up big in this game. He is a prodigy way ahead of his time. But Salva, Long and Monfort will have to provide the leadership and mental toughnessthe locker room presencewhen things get tough. It is the three who have to remind their teammates to play like they are the ones fighting their way out of the corner. They must remind their teammates that opportunity only hands you the hammer once. Its up to them to lower it. And lower it hard.

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UAAP 74 FINALS GAME 1:

Close for 2 1/2 quarters

By Lorenzo Z. Manguiat

AME One of the UAAP Mens Seniors Basketball Finals between three-time defending champion Ateneo de Manila University and last years runner-up Far Eastern University was close for two and a half quarters.
shot a respectable 48 percent (12 out of 25) in the first half, but they turned it up several notches higher in the second half as they torched the nets with a blistering 72 percent clip (18 out of 25), highlighted by the 8 out 9 performance in the third quarter.

POINTS IN THE PAINT

With the tallest man in the league in 7-foot Greg Slaughter playing for them, it wasnt surprising that Ateneo topped the elimination round and Final Four in points in the paint by averaging 34.7 markers. Coach Norman Black maximized Slaughters presence inside in Game One as the Eagles scored 50 points inside the shaded lane against only 22 points from FEU. Ateneo attempted 60 percent of their shots inside the paint

While the game had nine deadlocks and six lead changes during the first 25 minutes, it was pretty much over once Ateneo went on that decisive 17-6 run in the last 5:29 of the third quarter. During that stretch, the Blue Eagles proved to be the more aggressive squad and ended up with 10 free throw attempts and nine conversions while the Tamaraws settled for eight jump shots (including a pair of three-point attempts by power forward Russel Escoto) and only managed to convert one courtesy of Terrence Romeo. The Blue Eagles played a near-flawless game and dominated several facets of the game, casting away doubts that they peaked too early following their only loss to Adamson at the end of the elimination round and their close call against UST in the Final Four.

FAST BREAK POINTS

Eagles are meant to fly, but all season long, the players from Katipunan have shown a penchant for running and they continued it in the opening game of the series. Ateneo had 10 fast break attempts and

FIELD GOAL SHOOTING

Led by Nico Salvas perfect 8 of 8 shooting from the field, Ateneo recorded the highest field goal shooting percentage in a game by a team at 60 percent (30 out of 50) since UE registered a 60.5 percent clip back in September 4, 2003. The Eagles actually

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and converted an amazing 83 percent of them (25 out of 30). While Slaughters 12 points fell short of his 13.4 point average, his mere presence alone provided more scoring opportunities for the likes of Salva and Kiefer Ravena.

scored on all but one as they produced 18 points. The Eagles led the UAAP in fast break points during the elimination round and Final Four with a 14.6 point average and they didnt slow down in the championship round, but rather even shifted to overdrive as they ran the Tamaraws to the ground en route to the 18-point victory.

SOLID DEFENSE: Greg Slaughter (left) and Emman Monfort make life terrible for FEU gunner RR Garcia.

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FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND: Salva on attack mode.
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T could have been the day he claimed his 4-peat dream. Instead, Ateneo Blue Eagle forward Nico Salva had to sit it out on the bench last Tuesday just because Mother Nature ordered it so. The scheduled second game of the UAAP finals was cancelled because of Typhoon Pedring.
The team is known to practice in seclusion to prepare for the championship games. This is for security purposes, he says, to avoid random people coming in and out of the gym. Stormy days for Salva meant spending the day with his family, watching DVDs and Skype chatting with his girlfriend. He

I was so ready to play today but I am still very excited for the game on Saturday. I think this will only make us (the team) improve more, he says. The typhoon offered a reprieve as the team is forced to stay home. Safety first, he says. It also meant another three days of closed-door practices that resumed the following day.

loves to chow down th champorado, ramen o dle soup in the cold w Its his fourth playin been a part of the team championships. Coach Norman Blac for him saying that he fundamentally sound Ive started playing when I was enrolled in My dad was my first c He says that he trie into the collegiate bas high school on his roo averaged 8-10 minute

BLOCKBUSTER: Expect another overflowing crowd as Ateneo seeks the four-peat on Saturday.

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time. It was also then that he joined the boot camp of Kobe Bryant in Manila. Salvas championship experience has shown on their first match-up against the FEU Tamaraws in the finals. He was the steady hand that defended and scored points when most of his teammates were losing composure. He is a leader on the court sans the fancy salutes other players are fond of. That is not saying that he does not have a fancy move to boast of. His pump fakes and up and under moves are often compared to Bryants own. He always has his game face on whenever hes on court. He doesnt even throw

a smile at the crowd that wouldve helped him gain female admirers. He only relaxes after the game. That in itself speaks of his focus and discipline. Perhaps, it is a bit premature to say that he could be the Finals Most Valuable Player if the Blue Eagles win its fourth title. But it is an award he would deserve given his consistency to deliver what is expected of him. Id love to have that award but Im still sticking to the team goal of winning the championship first more than anything. If God blesses me with that award then thats a wonderful bonus Id be really thankful for, he says.

SALVAs Kobe Bryant fan.

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PASCUAL, NIMES, LANETE, ALAS

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ALVIN the Beast Abueva of the San Sebastian Stags never fails to draw attention but teammate Ronald Pascual, Josan Nimes of Mapua Cardinals, Garvo Lanete of San Beda Red Lions and Kevin Alas of Letran Knights are also making heads turn not only with their rugged looks but with their heady plays.
The 6-foot-2 Nimes, who was raised in Australia, has delivered the goods for the Cardinals, who are trying to get the last seat to the Final Four bus. During the pre-season, the Cardinals under former playmaker Chito Victolero were installed one of the favorites with the presence of 6-foot-7 Yousif Taha and Allan Mangahas. It turned out Nimes is Mapuas sur-

prise package. Hes more confident now and its showing in his game, Cardinals coach Victolero told Cedelf Tupas of the I NQUIRER . Not only the 20year-old forward can

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RONALD Pascual of pacesetting San Sebastian College Stags eludes the defense of Mapuas Yousef Taha. Pascual is a key figure in SSCs perfect record. AUGUST DELA CRUZ
score, but Nimes is also tireless in defense. Like Nimes, the defending champions Red Lions are also getting big numbers from playmaker Garvo Lanete. The muscular Lanete has the uncanny knack of hitting the crucial baskets for the Lions. With his frame, Lanete is also a defensive threat. Lanete gains respect because of his never-say-die attitude. He is co-captain of the Lions. I dont give up. I want to inspire my teammates and set an example, said Lanete, who expressed his gratitude to San Beda for giving him the chance to play. Like Lanete, the 5foot-10 Alas of Letran also sets the play for his team. The son of head coach Louie Alas can leave an opponent with his blinding speed. Unafraid to attack the basket, the young Alas also boasts of a respectable outside shot. He is Letrans leader in scoring and assists. Pascual is a member of SSCs Big Three which is also composed of Abueva and 6-foot-6 Ian Sangalang. Pascual, Sangalang, Abueva and Alas are battling it out for MVP honors. A native of Mexico, Pampanga, Sangalang played high school ball with the Adamson Baby Falcons. Like Abueva, Pascual is a fearsome scorer and defender. He (Pascual) plays a crucial role with the team, noted SSC rookie mentor Topex Robinson. Pascual saw action for NLEX Road Warriors which copped the inaugural DLeague this year. Dennis U.Eroa, With reports from NCAA.org.ph.

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Fall of the Falcons

Soft-spoken Leo Austria, former PBA rookie of the year, blamed lack of experience for the Falcons failure to exploit their twice-tobeat edge against the FEU Tamaraws in the UAAP Final Four. When it comes to basketball experience, they (Tamaraws) have the advantage, said a hurting Austria. This is the first time we experienced this. We made many people believe. We made many people think that were a strong team. But as it turned out, were not that solid yet. Adamson, which gained the honor of stopping an Ateneo sweep, lost Game One 54-49 before running out of time in losing 78-74 in Game Two of the semifinals. Austria, was too gentleman to blame his players for the loss. Austria, after all, has proven time and again that he isnt playing the blame game. This despite the fact that starting point-guard Lester Alvarez had a grand total of 14 points in the semis. In the first game, only Alex Nuyles played with fire with 20 points with the rest unable to score in double figures .Eric Camson had 6, Jerrick Caada 5, Lester Alvarez 5, Janus Lozada 4, and Jan Colina 3. Alvarez, Caada, Lozada and Colina played their last season. Caada put up a gallant fight in Game Two but lacked support from his teammates. We tried our best but credit also goes to the other team (Tamaraws), their basketball sense is deeper than most teams, including us, said Austria.

E DID everything to create a champion team for years, but at the end the Adamson Falcons failed to perform up to task.
Basketball scholar and professor Jose Ma. Bonifacio Escoda noted in his Facebook account. The tall Falcons were out rebounded by the taller Tamaraws because they didnt know the art of out boxing taller opponents as they were never trained how to do it and the shooters were not given proper screen playsa basic in basketball but outmoded by the new trend of just passing the ball, even wildly, to a free man. Falcons didnt play tough basketball where the one that plays like angels become sure losers. After losing Game One, Escoda, also author of books, wisely noted the Falcons lack of determination. Obviously, this was repeated in Game Two. I cant understand why Nuyles

wasnt given the proper screens by his team mates and why the Falcons didnt play tough. Basketball is not a sissys game. If you want to win be tougher. Ranked No.2 after the eliminations, Adamson, which last made the finals in 1992, went down in UAAP history as the seventh team in the league to waste a twice-tobeat edge since the Final Four format was instituted in 1994. What a waste! Dennis U. Eroa, with reports from Jasmine Payo

OUTCLASSED FEUs Aldrech Ramos typifies the Tamaraws domination of Adamson in the Final Four. AUGUST DELA CRUZ

SEPTEMBER 29- OCTOBER 6, 2011

RACE ON FOR COVETED SLOTS IN NATIONAL FINALS

NCC opens 7th season

READY FOR ACTION. Teams will jockey for coveted slots in the national finals.
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THE NATIONAL Cheerleading Championship (NCC) opens its 7th season this weekend, with the South Luzon Regional Championships in Festival SuperMall in Alabang. Over 20 teams are expected to compete for coveted slots in the National Finals in March 2012. South Luzon has been one of the biggest qualifiers in terms of the number of participating teams, said National Director Paula Nunag. We expect another big turnout this weekend for the competitions. Two-time South Luzon Coed Champions South Luzon State University (SLSU) is expected to top this weekends competition again, amidst a tougher field which includes Cavite State University and Lyceum Laguna. In the High School division, National Champions Immaculate Concepcion Academy-Dasmarinas is the team to watch, as they begin their defense of their national title. Other teams to look out for are 2-time South Luzon Regional High School Coed Champs Colegio de San Agustin-Laguna, Christ the King

School of Cabuyao and Christian Montessori School Foundation. Also featured is the National Dance Championship, which was launched this year. The NCC expects Dance to be just as popular as Cheerleading this season. The open cheer camp will take place on Saturday, while the competition begins at 1 pm Sunday. Admission is free. We are expecting a banner year in terms of participating teams, says Operations Director Aimee Bulay. The NCC has recruited new instructors and staff to prepare for the expected increase in campers, as well as audience. The NCC is one of Asias biggest cheerleading competitions, attracting over 120 squads in 8 divisions last season. It is also the countrys only nationwide cheerleading competition, holding camps and competitions annually in the biggest cities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This season, the NCC and NDC will have 15 divisions. For more information, please contact 09162956636, or log on to www.nccphilippines. com.ph.