Going beta

This just in… I have moved!

Yes, I just can’t handle how Blogger has treated me for these past few months and after I checked out the cool stuffs I can do with Weebly, I have switched allegiances.

But yeah… it’s beta. Some of the features I have on my blog have yet to exist and I can’t do graph just like what I usually do on my past blogs.

And yeah… I’m also dropping the Game Over tag.

Just check out my test site at

www.sydrifiedsports.weebly.com!

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Gay of Thrones: Game of Thrones Ep. 5 Recap

I was never a fan of the show (I’m like the cop drama guy), but seeing how the beautician and the customer recap Game of Thrones… made me at least a little bit curious on the show’s undertakings.

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Less gay sex though.

Game over!

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Too little history

I am an ardent believer of the publicized player’s salary. Not only will we know how the trade deals are made (the question of their salary will be meshed alongside their value), it will start the popular preseason game known to many as the Free Agent Tracker.

But lo and behold, how can the PBA initiate such action if they are seriously missing out on a lot of simpler details.

The threat of security is a concern in terms of the publicized team salary breakdown. The PBA All-Star side events are a different story. Unless you’re in cahoots with a lot of PBA game officials, you’ll have a hard time in knowing the complete list of winners.

The internet is not your friend in this situation. Even Wikipedia will be rendered helpless to solve this quandary. Even the 2000s list is not complete. Even the Hardcourt Manual will not give you anything.

After Chris Tiu’s superb play in the Three-Point Shootout (where he Tiu-torized Nino Canaleta) and Chris Ellis got little challenge in the Slam Dunk Contest (with the exception of Elmer Espiritu) and Jonas Villanueva four-peating as the Obstacle Race Champ, I thought to make of a “Sa All-Star lang kayo gwapo” list. This is for the players who don’t usually get acclaim as a player that is why it will shock you to see them compete and win a notable all-star side event.

Did you know that serviceable Manila Metrostars and Negros Slashers forward Ruben dela Rosa just saw action in the PBA Slam Dunk Contest during his second season with Purefoods before heading to the MBA?

Yes… it’s those kinds of mentions.

Maybe I’ll try to do a blog of this sort in the future but it will not be as detailed as I hoped it will be. It will be F’N susceptible to troll carnage… and how I hate those bastards.

If you have a detailed list of the winners, feel free to put it on the comments page.

Thank you in advance!

Game over! J

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Daredevil went bull's eye

Jared Dillinger’s injury rattled the basketball in the sense that it’s fucked up sketchy. We all know he wrecked parts of his pelvis following the crash. That just sucks. I believe Dillinger is one of those dudes that could have been more if Talk N Text does not overly rely on their backcourt offensively. When he’s on fire, he is extremely streaky. But as a lot of people are saying, it’s hard to be sympathetic at someone who drove recklessly in the wee hours of the morning with an important matchup looming later in the day.

Whether if he has too much to drink or too little to sleep, The Daredevil could have just stopped at some place to cool down.

This thing makes Walter Sharpe a F’N genius…

You know…

For sleeping in the sidewalk where I usually walk and spit at…  

The Tropang Texters have divulged a lot of details regarding the matter but the case behind the travel is still unclear. If I’m a TNT boss, I’ll be seriously pissed on how JD went for a trip and practically playing the all-important game against Ginebra lacking sleep. Shouldn’t PBA players have some sort of contract where it is in direct violation to have a sketchy injury 24 hours before the game starts? I know there are a lot of conflicting reports on whether or not the incident happened 24 hours after Game 1 or 24 hours before Game 2 but for a professional who uses all of his physical features for a huge sum of just compensation, you can’t help but scold him… especially if you’re a Talk N Text fan.

There are times where I ride the boss and sleep. I never overshoot my destination… but public transport is a dangerous place to leave you unguarded. In the office, it will also piss your boss off if they’d see you yawning, dozing off in front of the camera, and staring aimlessly at the computer.

Did he send off someone in the airport?

Did his wife give him an all-important chore at that very hour?

And yeah… did he party all night?

I am not trying to go apeshit on Dillinger. I followed the guy’s career when he was still playing with the former UST players in the Smart-Pampanga Buddies of the defunct Liga Pilipinas. Dillinger had a promising start but his main flaw has always been his health.

More than his season with Talk N Text, Dillinger’s game is seriously suited for international meets. I saw him and Gabe Norwood as the x-factors of Gilas Pilipinas because when they position their selves as either PG or PF, they cause imbalance on the other teams. Dillinger drives fearlessly in the face of competition and leaving him unguarded will make the opposing coach squirm with anger. It’s a shame that just like Kelly Williams, the incident will force him to watch behind the sidelines.

Hopefully he’ll learn from this. The news will die slowly just like the rumors on how Eric Menk injured himself a few years back… and how Amar’e Stoudemire thought punching a fire extinguisher will make him more manly (both injuries are in some ways co-related).

Game over.

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Jason Collins in the PBA?

Jason Collins just became the first active professional player in a North American team sport to come out of the closet. The former New Jersey Net (where he played in two finals) and current Washington Wizard was the cover story of the May 6, 2013 issue of Sports Illustrated.

Jarron Collins, a former NBA player as well who had a memorable stint with the Utah Jazz, can now proudly claim to the world that indeed he has a gay twin brother.

With this said, I don’t think Filipinos are ready to have a gay Pinoy athlete in the PBA.

Let me take you back a few days ago when Calvin Abueva said “ang gwapo mo” to James Yap and Big Game James made a thunderous reply by pointing at his cheeks. Let’s now take this trip to memory lane a few seasons back when Mark Yee did that seriously awkward defense on Anthony Grundy (Yee grabbed the guy’s balls). And let me take you on some news from ways back on how former Great Taste and Tanduay player Eddie Boy Mendoza (he averaged 5.3ppg in 5 seasons in the PBA) would treat his son from his estranged wife Dolly Anne Carvajal, host IC Mendoza (all you need to do is to search online).

I remember when Nancy Navalta was touted as the next big thing after the retirement of Lydia de Vega. And then it was discovered that he was a hermaphrodite. There was a time when calling someone Nancy Navalta to ridicule that person was at its peak. All you need to do is check out the AKTV website and read the comments on how netizens (more like trolls) use the third gender as basis to insult their idols.

I am not saying that they should keep their freedom to express their true colors to the entirety of their playing careers but they should also endure the consequences of their actions. In entertainment and media, homosexuals are highly respected as creative and passionate individuals. Not unless a player is like that Muai Thai fighter Noong Toom who can kick the living shit off his detractors, I don’t see the hype behind publicly exposing your true identity. The PBA caters to a predominantly male audience who would rather see elbow swings, bruises, and monster jams than expressing a person’s feelings in a non-conforming manner. I know there are a lot of open-minded people in this day and age but I can’t help but wonder how the situation will fathom if the said athlete is known for his “leech-like defense” and has the knack to “post up” his foes.

But hey, Commissioner Chito Salud has responded favorably on having gays in the PBA. It’s a good publicity for the league as well. However, for the individual this would be problematic. Rather than Jason Collins, maybe the way John Amaechi should be the right way to go.

Game over.

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Sydrified on NBA Philippines: Spectacular San Antonio

A few days ago, I made a blog on NBA Philippines about San Antonio’s plan to make you root for them. They’ll do this by making you feel bad about Tracy McGrady. While yeah, T-Mac no longer is a “second round virgin”, Gregg Popovich have only inserted the former scoring champion five minutes after it has all been settled.

But what if this is the start of San Antonio’s victory ride after it has all been said and done?

CLICK THE LINK HERE!  

Game over.

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2013 PBA All-Star: Who got snubbed

The 2013 PBA All-Star Week will happen in Digos, Davao del Norte. This place has been a popular destination for most PBA out-of-towners and an activity such as this is nice way to give back to these folks.

Gilas Pilipinas will have Marcus Douthit and Greg Slaughter joining certified PBA stars Jimmy Alapag, LA Tenorio, Marc Pingris, Sonny Thoss, Gabe Norwood, Junmar Fajardo, Jayson Castro, Larry Fonacier, Jeff Chan, Gary David, Ranidel de Ocampo, Ryan Reyes, and Japeth Aguilar. Coaching the team is Chot Reyes and he will be pitted against Alaska’s masterful tactician Luigi Trillo who will have in his dispersal James Yap, Mark Caguioa, Jay Washington, Calvin Abueva, Arwind Santos, Chris Ellis, KG Canaleta, Alex Cabagnot, Cyrus Baguio, JV Casio, Marcio Lassiter, and Beau Belga.

But in the midst of these ranks are a couple of players who at least deserve at least a mention. Here is MY list on who should be or should take over a vacated spot in the coming all-star weekend. 

Game starts now. 

10 – JOSH URBIZTONDO / GINEBRA  

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	11.60	2.80	4.90	1.10	0.00	2.60
COMC	11.78	3.83	4.83	1.33	0.00	2.94

While I know Urbiztondo is now playing backup to LA Tenorio and coincidentally at times, Jayjay Helterbrand in Ginebra, this conference was a breakout for The Fireball. Urbiztondo notched highs in points, assists, and steals… which could puzzle people on his all-star snub.

9 – CLIFF HODGE / MERALCO

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	10.56	7.50	1.56	0.81	1.06	1.13
COMC	7.12	4.53	0.82	0.71	0.41	0.71

When the Philippine Cup started and when all eyes were at Calvin Abueva… on how he’ll fare the moment he leaves San Sebastian for Alaska, he was the rookie to watch. And while Abueva and Junmar Fajardo have upstaged him, he can still be a find in terms of frontline explosiveness.

8 – MARK BARROCA / SAN MIG COFFEE

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	9.48	3.38	3.38	1.10	0.24	2.19
COMC	7.89	3.63	3.47	1.89	0.00	1.74

After getting rid of the team’s veteran guards, Barroca has a clear path to impose his will. The former Smart-Gilas backup is slowly getting in the groove of things. In terms of being an All-Star – he did have a hot wife and that incident that made him extremely popular with the netizens.

7 – CHRIS ROSS / MERALCO  

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	6.09	2.82	5.09	2.09	0.18	1.73
COMC	6.41	5.53	9.18	1.82	0.24	2.53

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On paper, Ross is a gift in terms of dimes and swipes. But I dunno – given that Meralco isn’t as popular as their SMC counterparts, maybe the reason why no one is seeing his worth. Right now Ross is one of the best defensive guards in the PBA without the deserving recognition.

6 – JOE DEVANCE / SAN MIG COFFEE  

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	11.10	5.55	3.05	0.35	0.85	1.85
COMC	9.29	5.88	3.35	0.65	0.82	2.59

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Yes, the Joe Devance of Alaska fame has yet to return to his once glorious stature. However, as we have seen in the current season, he is slowly getting near those stat lines. Okay, so forget about his scoring. His rebounding is better than most on the All-Star list and his other main stats are higher and tolerable than any of the guys playing his position.

5 – WILLIE MILLER / GLOBALPORT  

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	16.71	6.21	6.21	0.57	0.07	3.86
COMC	9.71	3.93	2.07	0.29	0.07	1.86

An all-star week is never complete with this crowd favorite. He may be turnover prone but he is one of the nicest guys that wouldn’t really try his hardest in making people happy. Too bad that Solomon Mercado’s entry to GlobalPort made him a second stringer. Check out his Philippine Cup stats. To check out my point.

4 – MACMAC CARDONA / MERALCO  

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	14.06	4.81	2.56	0.81	0.06	2.06
COMC	13.94	3.29	1.18	0.76	0.12	2.41

Being Meralco’s go-to-guy should give Captain Hook a lot of perks. One of those aforementioned perks possibly is an all-star selection. For the nth time however, he’s getting the snub. Is this because fans aren’t booing him as they did before? While yeah, he’s not exploding 20ppg these days but I don’t really know what to expect from this.

3 – MIKE CORTEZ / AIR21  

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	9.50	4.43	4.57	1.36	0.07	2.21
COMC	10.07	4.57	4.71	1.64	0.36	2.43

While KG Canaleta is Air21’s top scorer, the entry of Cortez made this team win-able. After languishing as the third PG in the Ginebra machinery, The Cool Cat had the chance of redemption the moment he reunited with Franz Pumaren, Renren Ritualo, and his old DLSU teammates. I know the abundance of guards in the lineups but hopefully The Cool Cat will still have a chance to alternate in case of injuries.

2 – PAUL LEE / RAIN OR SHINE

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	12.36	4.21	3.07	0.29	0.07	1.36
COMC	10.69	4.19	4.19	1.00	0.13	2.06

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Now while we know Jeff Chan and Gabe Norwood are in the National Squad and while Beau Belga was called up to represent the all-stars, it’s amazing that the all-star squad kept The Lethal Weapon (I refuse to call him Lee-thal Weapon) out of the main event. Rain or Shine’s devil may cry style was further accented with his entry and while he started the season on the injured, he has since bounced back to give the Elasto Painters the offensive presence he exudes.

1 – PETER JUNE SIMON / SAN MIG COFFEE

	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG
PHILC	16.24	4.48	1.52	0.43	0.14	2.00
COMC	12.53	3.26	1.79	0.32	0.05	1.74

The former PBA All-Star MVP at least deserves to participate in any way possible because he has been filling in the things James Yap is lacking since the season started. I know the Legends Game is an extremely popular destination for those stars “who almost got in” but Simon led all Mixers in scoring last conference – a distinction seriously exclusive to James Yap after his second season in the league.

Still there are a lot of players who contributed to their respective squads that failed to garner an all-star spot. If Beau Belga can make the lineups, then why can’t JR Quinahan or Jervy Cruz? Jay Washington has been protesting on his lack of minutes but then you have Reynel Hugnatan who is excelling at Merlaco because Ryan Gregorio is giving him the minutes to excel. Chris Lutz was the guiding light of Petron before injuries sidelined him in various stretches of the season. Ronald Tubid is another Blaze Booster who’ll wager his great feat with Barako Bull during the Philippine Cup. And then there’s Dondon Hontiveros who up until last season, was a fixture of the all-star festivities since his debut.

Despite the semi-retirement of Kelly Williams and the fractured pelvis resulted from the car accident to Jared Dillinger, I doubt if Chot Reyes will give their spots on the names mentioned. However, the injuries of Mark Caguioa and James Yap (if he wants to rest his back) may open a spot for one of these guys.

Either Simon or Lee will take over once this happens.

Care to wager if I’m right or wrong?

Game over.

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