My Own Definition of VICTORY

On my way home.

I don’t usually bring out my laptop when travelling but at this very moment, I can’t contain what I’m feeling. I have mixed emotions. Sad. Happy. Anger. Hatred. I guess that’s how it feels when one wanted things to turn out okay but unfortunately, wish was not granted.

Game 3 denied..

My, or should I say, OUR TAMARAWS just lost to the EAGLES. A heartbreaking loss. Everyone or at least the FEU Community and other fans were expecting for a do or die game on Saturday but unfortunately the more experienced Eagles hawked down the exceptional Tamaraws. If I may, I would say that their game was a battle between experience and talent. For five years FEU was not able to reach the Finals compared to Ateneo who had a trip to the Finals several times and won the championship two years in a row. Our veterans never had a taste of how it is to play in crucial games like Game 2. Yes, they have the talent, they are good, they have a great team effort but these things were not enough to melt down the inevitable knowledge and skills Ateneo garnered. Nevertheless, eventhough FEU was denied in their bid for Game 3, the important thing was, they got to experience how to play in the Finals. From there, they can start to rebuild the broken TAMARAW spirit and start to digest EVERYTHING they learned from their defeat. So that next season, they will not just have the talent and aspiration to win, but also, they have the experience that will drive them to FINALLY bring back the trophy to Morayta.

No game-fixing..

After Game 1, articles flooded the internet saying that FEU did their best to be defeated and that the game was “benta”. I strongly disagree on that. I have two points to raise on this matter. First one, Ateneo is way ahead of FEU when it comes to experience. They have been to the Finals couple of times and some of their veterans belong to the championship team. From that, FEU is the underdog. Most of their veterans never seen action in the Finals. And as they always say, “iba pa rin kapag finals”. Everyone is back to zero come championship games. It does not matter whether you’re the top team or the defending champion. For the Finals game, it is a matter of experience and the ability not to let pressure eat you up. Talent counts but familiarity on how Finals is being played dictates the story. Second point, if the game was really “benta” then who are we going to blame? All FEU players did not play their usual game. No one was consistent. Everyone was shocked on how Ateneo started their run. So does that mean, EVERYONE sold the game? Then the culprit must be very very rich because he/she was able to buy the whole team. Kudos to them then!

Just a simple reminder for those who are doubting FEU, unless you have PROOFS that the game was “benta” then that would be the only time for you to write all your accusations. But no one yet is proven guilty so please stop bullying OUR TAMARAWS.

Heart of a Tamaraw..

I admit, I’m sad that we did not win the championship but more to that, I am grateful because the TAMARAWS were able to bounce back from that embarassing Game 1 setback. Like what I always say, a TAMARAW will never bow down to defeat without putting a good fight and they just showed that. They did not give up until the end. They did their best to beat Ateneo but the Eagles wanted the crown as much as we do. For me, the TAMARAWS pulled out a great game and they deserve our praises. They are worthy to be RESPECTED on and off court. And I know that the other teams, not just Ateneo, are clapping their hands for how they played just to keep our hopes alive. We should not blame anybody for what happened, what’s done is done and we just have to continue supporting them. They need us now more than ever. For the TAMARAWS, your loss will not change anything. We are still proud of you guys and you will always be the BEST TEAM for us. FEU community will never get tired of cheering for you and we will always be happy for whatever achievement you can bring to our Alma Mater. And no matter what happens, just like what a friend said, OUR HEARTS WILL ALWAYS BLEED GREEN AND GOLD. We are proud to be TAMARAWS.

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