I don’t know why it’s such a big deal when it’s ADMU-DLSU in the UAAP finals.  I’m not from either school, and while I was from Xavier, I have no affection for Ateneo.

But every time these two schools meet in the finals, it’s always electric.  I can understand rivalries, sure.  But come on.  Even people who are neither from Ateneo nor from DLSU are going crazy over this thing.  Including me!

I remember my first ADMU-DLSU memory.  It was the Finals.. I don’t remember what game or year it was, but DLSU still had Cortez and Cardona, and ADMU already had Tenorio.  I saw the game live, with some good friends.  It wasn’t as clear as it would’ve been on TV, but the energy was something else.  I remember Cortez even had a dunk in traffic!

(Incidentally, this game changed my whole playing style.  I saw Cortez  bring the ball down, and then just pull up for a jumper at the free-throw line.  Sound familiar?)

Enough of nostalgia.  My prediction?

ADMU wins convincingly.  Why?

1. Nonoy Baclao is as good a defensive anchor as I’ve seen in a long time.
2. Rookie Buenafe is a bad matchup for any DLSU player.  He’s not GOOD, but he’s a bad matchup for anybody.
3. DLSU’s offense revolves around Casio creating and taking his OWN shot.
4. Maierhoffer(sp?) keeps shooting those threes!  WTF is wrong with you?
5. It’s hard guarding a 6-6 guy who can shoot the ball out up to 15 feet, with great finishing skills.

Ah well.  I don’t mind so much because Chris is a friend and a good guy.  But next year?  Screw ADMU haha~

Spartan training is going alright.  But maybe some alli diet pills would make this whole thing easier.  Maybe not.

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