think rainbows

After winning their first two assignments this season against the NU Bulldogs and the UE Red Warriors, the Growling Tigers found themselves with a three-game losing skid bowing down to Adamson, Ateneo and FEU. They bounced back though at the expense of the Fighting Maroons, but wasn't quite enough for a back to back win as they lost to the Archers in the closing day of the first round of eliminations.

Nothing to be ashamed of though. The Tigers have been fighting tough as they still got a chance at a final four spot. Inconsistency's still there sometimes, and they have to work on that or else they might find themselves struggling once again. We don't want a repeat of last year's fate for sure. They shouldn't have the so-called endgame meltdowns anymore as it may cost them the entire game, even if they've been playing very well for the first three quarters.

Last year UST was a very offensive team. This year though, they're starting to play more on the defensive side, and it has worked. Though I think when they played defense, their offense kind of dropped. They still won games though, but it might be a problem especially with a squad like Adamson who just keep on shooting three's at anytime of the day. So they have to work on those shots. The Tigers have also been dubbed as one of the very physical teams now in the UAAP with their style. I believe they wanted to do this since although they have Abdul on the inside, they still lack height, so it's the only way they could at least stop their bigger opponents.

Kevin Ferrer is suddenly on a slump. I haven't seen or heard much from him, so I hope he gets his act together and he becomes the threat that he should be once again. Karim Abdul has been improving every game which is really a good sign for the Tigers. Jeric Teng and Jeric Fortuna has been doing great spearheading the team, while Camus, Afuang and the rest are steadily getting there. Though they've still got errors in their plays, and their second stringers still need to step it up, I think once UST gets their games going, then we really do have a chance at that final four spot.

Let's get 'em wins! Laban lang ng laban, go Tigers! :)



Okay, I said I was going to write something about the upcoming Cheerdance Competition. I started reading forums in pex (PinoyExchange) and it was very interesting. There's still a month or so before the UAAP CDC but ever since May, pexers (as what they call them) already have threads for the CDC. And have already been asking for tickets, for CDC routines, and for whatever information they could get about the squads.

I think that's okay, but what really surprised me is the level of competition they also have. And the level of bashing that they have too. :)) I mean c'mon, everyone wants their squads to win, so why not just focus on cheering for your team instead of bashing on each others fans. Unending flood, waterworld, why not just put the letters U-S-T since that's what you clearly meant? It's so not helping. As if bashing would do any good for any team. And besides, you put "appreciation threads" when all you do is talk about each other and not about the team, call it "chikahan thread" na lang, and this goes even for Salinggawi fans.

I am excited for the CDC, I'd love to know what Salinggawi will bring this year, as well as FEU and UP, and all the other teams. I am just not liking all these bashing ever since. AND I REALLY DO HOPE AND PRAY THAT THE SALINGGAWI DANCE TROUPE WILL BRING IT, AND WILL WIN. Yes, I miss the old Salinggawi, the 2005, 2006 squad. I also love their costumes there. :)) They kind of lost their touch starting 2007. I hope they get it back though because they need it since the CDC is becoming more of a cheerleading (technical) than cheerdancing, and UST really needs to work on their pyramids, lifts and tosses, the more technical moves. FEU no doubt are certified gymnasts, and UP's tosses are always so solid, even Lasalle and Adamson are really stepping it up, so UST's got their hands full if they really want to get back on top again.

Good luck to all teams!

GO USTE! :)