I was so ecstatic myself having seen Olsen Racela stroke some plays up, bringing in so much control alongside Alex Cabagnot. Artadi was an able addition to the injury-laden SMB team. Well, the big men, still big, Arwind and his wingspan, Lordy and Dondon and their treys--pretty much the old crew right there.
But just when I thought there were no major changes hitting the team, the Beermen’s parading a new head coach. Now, that’s MAJOR, really. And I see myself roaming my eyes around searching for the feisty Siot Tanquincen, eventually finding him across the fence reunited with Jhong Uichico; his place being taken over by NCAA champion coach Ato Agustin.
And I couldn’t be but sad about it given there were rumors already about this taking place.
Seeing him drawing big time plays against his former team in the dying seconds of a closely-fought game was kind of really tricky. Of course who would know the opposing team best but him. Maybe the Beermen just got lucky right there. The ball hit Miller’s feet, or could have been Arwind’s steady defense. Either way, it’s a good start for Agustin’s coaching career in the pro’s and it’s a win for the Beermen. And they’re taking it.
Basketball is a game of spurts they say. Tanquincen could have lost it some time right there and Agustin found an antidote to keep it coming. Now the challenge comes as they both try to make good of what’s been given to them.
But how half-hearted can I really get now-- my fave team without my fave coach?
Aw. It’s like beer without ice.
Stings here.
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