I'm leaving for Singapore tonight for a one week vacation. It'll be my 7th flight in 18 days and I can say I've had enough plane rides to last me the whole year already.
I'm gonna be with the only kabarkada that I haven't had an overseas trip with that's why I'm so hyped up. I'm sure it'll be awesome. Word to TMNT.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
AP Top 4 remain the same
AP Top 5 (as of February 16, 2009)
1. Connecticut (Big East, 24-1)
2. Oklahoma (Big 12, 25-1)
3. North Carolina (ACC, 23-2)
4. Pittsburgh (Big East, 23-2)
5. Memphis (C-USA, 22-3) - moved up from 8th
*(1)UConn just lost to (4)Pittsburgh so expect the Huskies to drop from the top spot in next week's polls.
1. Connecticut (Big East, 24-1)
2. Oklahoma (Big 12, 25-1)
3. North Carolina (ACC, 23-2)
4. Pittsburgh (Big East, 23-2)
5. Memphis (C-USA, 22-3) - moved up from 8th
*(1)UConn just lost to (4)Pittsburgh so expect the Huskies to drop from the top spot in next week's polls.
Monday, February 16, 2009
UNC ups ACC lead to 2 games
Following a 101-87 thrashing of archrival Duke a few days ago, (3)North Carolina held off an inspired Jack McClinton-led Miami comeback to hang on to a 69-65 win.
All-American junior Ty Lawson hit consecutive clutch treys late in the game to keep surging Miami at bay. He finished with 21 points with 15 coming from beyond the arc.
With (6)Duke losing to Boston College, the Tar Heels (23-2, 9-2 ACC) increase their ACC lead to two games. If it weren't for UNC's consecutive losses to start the regular season, the conference race might have been all but wrapped up by now.
All-American junior Ty Lawson hit consecutive clutch treys late in the game to keep surging Miami at bay. He finished with 21 points with 15 coming from beyond the arc.
With (6)Duke losing to Boston College, the Tar Heels (23-2, 9-2 ACC) increase their ACC lead to two games. If it weren't for UNC's consecutive losses to start the regular season, the conference race might have been all but wrapped up by now.
UNC wins fourth straight at Durham
North Carolina seniors Tyler Hansbrough and Danny Green are undefeated at Cameron Indoor Stadium. They will end their college careers after this season sporting a 4-0 record at the famed Duke homecourt after a scintillating 101-87 win over the Blue Devils a few days ago.
Safe to say the Tar Heels own Duke at their own floor.
Safe to say the Tar Heels own Duke at their own floor.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
FB stat: Skipping UNC@Duke
It's a shame I will be missing the North Carolina-Duke game later today.
I will be at some far-flung beach off the coast of Cebu while the Tar Heels battle the Blue Devils for ACC supremacy at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
I will be at some far-flung beach off the coast of Cebu while the Tar Heels battle the Blue Devils for ACC supremacy at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Another sleepless pre-flight night
I'm packing yet again as I leave early tomorrow morning for another Cebu rendezvous. I won't be able to sleep anymore because I'm taking the first flight out of Manila and I need to be at the airport before 4am.
What else is new? This is turning out to be my pre-flight routine already.
What else is new? This is turning out to be my pre-flight routine already.
Duke hosts North Carolina for ACC lead
(6)Duke and (3)North Carolina renew American sports' number one rivalry as they play the first of their two regular season games tomorrow morning (Manila time).
Tar Heel seniors Tyler Hansbrough and Danny Green have never lost at Duke's home court and they will try to make it four straight at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
UNC has won 5 of the last 7 games against their in-state rival.
Tar Heel seniors Tyler Hansbrough and Danny Green have never lost at Duke's home court and they will try to make it four straight at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
UNC has won 5 of the last 7 games against their in-state rival.
UConn keeps top spot
AP Top 5 (as of February 9, 2009)
1. Connecticut (Big East, 22-1) - remains unchanged
2. Oklahoma (Big 12, 23-1) - remains unchanged
3. North Carolina (ACC, 21-2) - remains unchanged
4. Pittsburgh (Big East, 22-2) - moved up from 6th
5. Louisville (Big East, 18-4) - remains unchanged
1. Connecticut (Big East, 22-1) - remains unchanged
2. Oklahoma (Big 12, 23-1) - remains unchanged
3. North Carolina (ACC, 21-2) - remains unchanged
4. Pittsburgh (Big East, 22-2) - moved up from 6th
5. Louisville (Big East, 18-4) - remains unchanged
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
FB stat: Pissed at PAL
I'm pissed my MNL-SIN-MNL ticket fare dropped by almost 60% after two nights. Whoever said it's best to book early ought to die now.
Swish!
I just hit my most amazing and improbable game-winning trey last night. I still can't get over it 'til now.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Steady playmaking
I've only played in 3 of our 4 games this season but yesterday's outing was arguably my best one so far. I posted a pretty solid line of 14 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists and 1 steal leading our team to a 77-51 win.
We improve our record to 2-2 with two straight wins after starting the season with two consecutive losses.
I will miss our next game on February 21 because I'll be in Singapore by then. I hope they could come up with another victory as we set our sights for the playoffs.
We improve our record to 2-2 with two straight wins after starting the season with two consecutive losses.
I will miss our next game on February 21 because I'll be in Singapore by then. I hope they could come up with another victory as we set our sights for the playoffs.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Goin' crazy in Cebu
If Davao fell short of initial expectations, Cebu was just off the charts! To say we had a great time is a huge understatement. We were literally blown away with the way we were taken cared of. Spoiled 'til no end.
One thing's for sure, we will return the favor when our friends hit Manila, minus the Land Rovers and FJ Cruisers though. Haha.
I will definitely be back, perhaps even sooner than I had anticipated.
One thing's for sure, we will return the favor when our friends hit Manila, minus the Land Rovers and FJ Cruisers though. Haha.
I will definitely be back, perhaps even sooner than I had anticipated.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
UConn is fourth straight new #1
AP Top 5 (as of February 2, 2009)
1. Connecticut (Big East, 20-1) - moved up from 2nd
2. Oklahoma (Big 12, 21-1) - moved up from 3rd
3. North Carolina (ACC, 19-2) - moved up from 5th
4. Duke (ACC, 19-2) - dropped from 1st
5. Louisville (Big East, 17-3) - moved up from 7th
1. Connecticut (Big East, 20-1) - moved up from 2nd
2. Oklahoma (Big 12, 21-1) - moved up from 3rd
3. North Carolina (ACC, 19-2) - moved up from 5th
4. Duke (ACC, 19-2) - dropped from 1st
5. Louisville (Big East, 17-3) - moved up from 7th
Monday, February 02, 2009
Shameful local bookies
I've been lordin' it over in the Superbowl since Tampa Bay won it all in 2003. I wasn't surprised one bit when the local bookies refused to send me the spread for Superbowl XLIII. Too bad because I would've killed yet again with Arizona covering.
Can't blame them though. They knew I'd be collecting the moment I called in asking for the odds. It's such a shame I wasn't allowed to put it money on the game and I lost out on potential earnings.
Las Vegas will never refuse a wager regardless of how unbalanced and skewed the betting line is. I forgot I was dealing with amateurs masking as big time bookies here.
Can't blame them though. They knew I'd be collecting the moment I called in asking for the odds. It's such a shame I wasn't allowed to put it money on the game and I lost out on potential earnings.
Las Vegas will never refuse a wager regardless of how unbalanced and skewed the betting line is. I forgot I was dealing with amateurs masking as big time bookies here.
NTPI goin' down
Sad to say but NikeTalk (NT) Philippines has fallen off big time. It used to be full of fresh sneaker info back in the day. Now, it's rare to find useful information anymore. All you have are noobs flaunting their supposed Nike contacts while showing of their revolving collections*, posers who talk shit and ask questions a lot but never really buy any sneaks, and professional resellers who have stuff sitting on eBay for way over a year now.
Save for some of the OG members (circa 2005 and earlier), everyone else is just crap now. These are just some of the reasons I kill time lounging at the General and Sports forums instead.
*For the uninformed, revolving collectors buy whatever new shoe model or colorway comes out but sells other shoes to finance the purchase. That way, they boast of having the sick new releases (photos included) but they don't have a picture of all of them together.
Save for some of the OG members (circa 2005 and earlier), everyone else is just crap now. These are just some of the reasons I kill time lounging at the General and Sports forums instead.
*For the uninformed, revolving collectors buy whatever new shoe model or colorway comes out but sells other shoes to finance the purchase. That way, they boast of having the sick new releases (photos included) but they don't have a picture of all of them together.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
The Davao aftermath and Cebu anticipation
My weekend in Davao fell a bit short of initial expectations but it still rocked nonetheless. Hopefully, the Cebu leg this week will be as good if not better. It might be quite a stretch though because we won't be there on a weekend.
iPod Appreciation Vol. Jetsetting
My iPod gets heavy burn only during trips and travels. Since I'm off to a travelling spree this February, it is most definitely appreciated.
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