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By Philip Ella Juico
Philippine Star-September 30, 2008

Perhaps had PHILSPORTS been used properly and not junked by those who assumed office at the PSC after June 30, 1998 and others who followed years later, there probably would have been quite a number of high-quality accredited basketball referees who would not have ruined an otherwise exciting championship game between De La Salle and Ateneo last Sept. 25.

I had hoped that referees numbered 12, 15 and 19 who nearly spoiled the De La Salle-Far Eastern University on Sept. 14 would not officiate in succeeding UAAP games. Luckily not one of them refereed in the first game of the best-of-three series between De La Salle and Ateneo on Sept. 21. Ateneo won the first game and officiating was adjudged satisfactory.

But alas, referee number 12 (why can’t the UAAP amend its so-called house rules and have referees names and numbers printed on referees’ uniforms?) identified as Bobby Mendoza, reappeared in Game Two of the series and, together with colleagues Magpantay (number 28) and Roel Tolentino (number 14) deftly showed how it is to take a giant leap backward in the field of basketball officiating. Several former players and practicing coaches noted the inconsistent calls of the three, particularly Mendoza and Magpantay.
(End of Philippine Star Sports Column).




QUOTE (Bobby Cabral @ Sep 28 2008, 08:20 PM)

By now, you would have experienced gale force winds in Katipunan. Or you would have read articles in newspapers or blogs proclaiming the greatness of this season 71 edition of the Blue Eagles, Rabeh, Chris Tiu, Buenafe et al. They will also criticize our Archers as pikon and lacking class for not receiving their runner-up trophy, so perhaps we should be prepared with the facts.

1. While UP is the host of Season 71 and they selected the Narvasa Brothers (both former Blue Eagle varsity players) and were directly responsible for the referees.

2. Commissioner Chito Narvasa penalized La Salle and Coach Franz Pumaren during the first La Salle-Ateneo regular season game for not wearing his ID and gave two free throws to Ateneo. This inspite of Coach Pido Jarencio of UST being shown not wearing his ID during the earlier game and not being penalized.

3. During two regular games during the season, one versus FEU and the other against UST, referees who called technical fouls against La Salle's opponents were punished by Narvasa after the game with a termination and one with a suspension.

4. During the the final championship game, Buenafe, Jobe and other Ateneans could be seen taunting and trash talking but were not penalized.

5. The referees called 29 fouls on the Archers and only 13 fouls against the Blue Eagles. They awarded 28 free throws (18 which were converted) to Ateneo and only 8 free throws to the Green Archers.

6. The phantom finger of Rico was not clearly evident and since there was no reaction from the Eagles, it must not have happened.

7. The Green Archers were in the dugout during the awarding and no official from the UAAP called them out to receive their award.

Finally, if the Ateneans wanted to win with honor, they FAILED to do so. The Ateneo community should have asked the Narvasas to inhibit themselves due to their school history and obvious bias towards La Salle. I will concede the first three La Salle-Ateneo games in Season 71 to the Blue Eagles. But we will never know the outcome of game 2 of the Championship series.because the referees panicked when La Salle reduced a 15 point deficit to three in less than five minutes. Animo La Salle!!!

Nobody told us to get our trophy, says Franz

Nobody told us to get our trophy, says Franz
By Abac Cordero
Philippine Star - Saturday, September 27, 2008


It wasn’t really on purpose that La Salle failed to accept the runner-up trophy last Thursday at the Big Dome following a very painful loss to Ateneo in the UAAP finals.

Coach Franz Pumaren said as the hurting Green Archers locked themselves inside their dugout after the game, nobody really told them that it was time to receive their trophy.

(Related stories on Page 15)
“Nobody told us to come out and accept the trophy,” said Pumaren yesterday. He was no longer as bitter as he was right after Ateneo clinched the title with a 62-51 win.

“Of course we were feeling bad but we were never really told to come out,” said Pumaren, who rued the officiating in the game that turned out to be the last of the season.

According to Pumaren, UAAP president Sergio Cao of host University of the Philippines decided to hand the champion’s trophy to Ateneo, amid all the celebration going on in the court, even if La Salle had not accepted theirs.

“I was told Mr. Cao told Fr. Bernie Oca (of La Salle) that they did not bother to call us because they felt that we were feeling really bad. That’s why we were not told to come out anymore,” said Pumaren

Pumaren said it has already happened in the past that the runner-up team in the UAAP was no longer asked to come out and accept the trophy.

The Green Archers, their coach added, have already accepted defeat.

“We’re okay now. In fact we’re already looking forward to next year,” said Pumaren, adding that from the Big Dome the Green Archers had a sumptuous dinner in a Chinese restaurant in San Juan.

Last Thursday’s match was the last game for JV Casio in the UAAP, and probably also for Rico Maierhofer who might turn pro since he’s about to finish his studies.

“Whatever Rico’s decision is we have to respect. We will not hold him back. He has played for La Salle for so long and he has given us a title (2007). He’s ripe for the PBA,” said Pumaren.

Pumaren raised the fact that during game the Blue Eagles were awarded 28 free throws (making 18) off 29 fouls called on the Green Archers.

“And compared to us, we were awarded only eight free throws during the entire game where Ateneo only had 13 fouls in 40 minutes of play,” he said.

“It’s quite a disparity. But that’s how the competition goes,” he said.

Black says Al-Hussaini a cinch for MVP plum

Philstar.com - Tuesday, September 16

Whatever happens in the balloting, Ateneo's Rabeh Al-Hussaini, in the eyes of his coach, Norman Black, is this year's Most Valuable Player.

The 19-year-old center, who has shown tremendous improvement this season, has played a major role in leading Ateneo to this year's finals against bitter rival La Salle.

Al-Hussaini was closely behind Santo Tomas slotman and reigning MVP Jervy Cruz in the statistical points race but is expected to draw the votes from league officials, team votes and media votes.

The statistical points form 50 percent of the total grade, with 15 percent each from the teams (players and coaches) and league officials, and 20 percent from mediamen regularly covering the UAAP.

The awarding will take place during the finals.

"Personally? It's a no-brainer. I mean I'm not saying Jervy hasn't been dominant but Rabeh led his team to the finals. It (choice) should be an easy one," said the Ateneo coach.

"The last I heard being the most valuable player really is based on how you produce for your team and whether you can make your team win or not," added Black.

The last player from Ateneo to win the MVP award was Enrico Villanueva in 2002 when the Blue Eagles defeated the Green Archers for the title. It was also the last time the two teams met in the finals.

Black, known as "Mr. 100 Percent" in the PBA where he played for so long as an import, said this year's choice should be down to Al-Hussaini, teammate Chris Tiu and La Salle's JV Casio and Rico Maierhofer.

He said Cruz, the heavy-bodied, hard-working center from Santo Tomas, deserves the award, too, but his failure to lead the Tigers even to the Final Four should settle the issue.

"A good point is the reality that they're (UST) not running in the finals. If Jervy made it to the Final Four I can say that hands-down he should be the MVP of the league," said Black. - Abac Cordero (Philstar News Service, www.philstar.com)

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La Salle v. Ateneo: UAAP Finals Game - An insight

On the 21st of September 2008, The Arch-rivals of Philippine College Basketball will once meet again in the UAAP championship game for the fourth time with the standing of 2-1 in favor of Ateneo.

In the outcomes of the game, Norman black is very confident in his team that they will grab the championship trophy which I partly agree. I admit that the Ateneo team this year is far better than last year while the De La Salle team is a bit inferior compared to last year's team.

In this season, UST, UE, FEU and La Salle are considered quasi-equals in tems of team strenght. If there are differences, they are just minors unlike if we will compare it to the Ateneo team. Fortunately, the DLSU is the lucky one who made it to the finals.

Of course, a La Salle v. Ateneo game in finals will be a big event compared if the finals match would be FEU v. UE, UE v. La Salle or FEU v. Ateneo. But more people are anticipating that Ateneo would grab the crown because of its performance in the season.

If we will compare the players of the Ateneo and La Salle, Ateneo has an advantage on both front court and back court players even the bench players but it does not mean that DLSU can not match those players. The more important thing is strategy.

The play of Ateneo somewhat like the profesional basketball style wherein they do not use the full court press but just making a zone defense on the inside court. Using Rabeh and Baclao, that play seems to be very effective. The main weapon of Ateneo is the defense. In terms of offense, all their players can attack any where they want. There are shooters like Chris Tiu, Esqueta and Salamat. Inside scorers like Baclao and Rabeh and other good offenders like Buenafe and Long. In my opinion, Ateneo will just make few adjustments.

On the otherhand, De La Salle should make the major adjustment on their team. In this season, La Salle wins by fastbreaks and traps. They make points through turn overs. While Ateneo has an advantage in height, De La Salle players are relatively more advantage in terms of speed. But this play of DLSU has been already remedied by Coach Black.

This some measures that La Salle can do to have a chance against Ateneo:

1. Casio should score.

2. Definitely, no double teams because all players of Ateneo can attack if they are free.

3. Ferdinand and Villianueva (Including Walsham) should priorities defense than offense in guarding Rabeh and Baclao.

4. Malabes or Webb (substitution) should guard Chris Tiu (and the other guards) as thier primary task and just give the offense to Casio, Barua and Mangahas.

5. Rico Meiorhofer should be reserved until 3rd or fourth quarter because of the foul troubles.

6. Rico Meiorhofer should do both defense and offense in the fourth quarter.

7. Casio, Barua and Mangahas should be consistent in their shooting.

8. Simon Atkins and LA Revilla should do good assists to Casio, Barua and Mangahas and nevermind the scoring. LA Revilla's speed would be a factor.

9. Casio should not play point guard.

10. Mangahas should take advantage of his faster speed against Buenafe.

11. Webb should be the primary guard of Chris Tiu.

12.Last but not the least, Jack Santiago's style of play should prevail because honeslty, Pumaren's play is not anymore effective against Ateneo unlike in the time of Ryan Arania v. JC Intal. Jack Santiago has a 2-0 record. (Just kidding :P)

That's All. Good Luck both teams. But because I'm a La Salle Alumni, I should say:

ANIMO LA SALLE!!!