Monday, June 23, 2008

NSL Championship

Hey everyone! I know this entry is one week late since we won the Nike Summer League Championship. I haven't really had time to update my blog because i'm preoccupied with school, business, training and not to mention my injuries. Yes, i have a couple of injuries that have been bothering me, from my back to my adductors, to my knees and ankles. And i frequently have to deal with that scenario because for some reason my body parts are 'made in China' as my trainers would put it, that's why i've been spending a lot of time in the Moro Lorenzo clinic lately trying to nurse my injuries. But luckily, they haven't been serious enough (knock on wood) to prevent me from training as the UAAP season is fast approaching. We play DLSU again in two weeks, July 6 if i am not mistaken! Training sessions have been really tough, with twice a day sessions during the week! I think it's paying off and I feel that I can be in my best conditioning shape in my entire life when the season begins, but we have to manage our conditioning in a way for us to maintain it throughout the season and not peak too soon.


Going back to the NSL Championship, you all know that ADIDAS has been my personal sponsor since 2003 and so with all due respect, i try not to use the word 'Nike' as much, although everyone associates our last championship with it! Despite having to undergo stretches of adversity because of losses in the FIl-Oil tournament and various injuries, we managed to stage a come-from-behind victory in the final seconds of the game. Overall, our defense tightened up and they finally started missing their shots after shooting red hot almost throughout the game. But we hung in there, kept our composure and luckily we ended up victorious. Many have congratulated me for making the final shot, but i certainly have to give credit to Coach Norman for the improvised drawn up play during the time-out (that was UE's play btw) and to my teammates who executed it perfectly despite the pressure. It was a great feeling and somehow someway during the game, i felt that the game would turn to our favor! I couldn't help but smile after the shot went through the net. I'd like to thank all the Saints and my saint relatives who guided that basketball through the net! So far my favorite Pink MiAdidas hasn't failed me yet! I only use them on selected games :) At least we ended our summer program with an exclamation point!! It was pre-examination of our team's character and the main exam will be in two weeks time. Again, thank you all for cheering and believing in the Blue Eagles :)

30 comments:

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tammy said...

hi kuya chinhy chris . good thing nagpost kna po ulit .. bait mu tlga khit busy ka nagpopost ka prin para sa mga tiunatics . =] di pa po ba sure ung july 6 game nyu with DLSU ? nako sna sure na un . nunuod po ako . haha ! =] ahm .. cge po nyts . godbless . ciao ! (.^_^.)

Anonymous said...

Again, congratulations! Not much to say in this entry =) I have put all my thoughts in my comment on the other blog entry.

Cant wait for UAAP 71! Woo-hoo!

ADMU FTMFW!

k-ann said...

congratulations again chris. i'm sure your victory in the nsl is a great headstart for what's to come in the uaap. good luck to you and the rest of the team. take care! :)

dhe_17 said...

mr. captin ball you all gays deserve for winning the nsl championship, congrats. were hapi that you post again despite of your busy schedule.

one big fight.

Anonymous said...

hi Chris!

so what can i saY?hehe..

congratulations!:)

again, goodLuck for the upcoming uaap season! go Blue EagLes!

take care of yourself huh..

Anonymous said...

Congratz again, Chris!
We really can't forget that killer smile after that winning shot!
so refreshing!
hmmmm...don't you have any offers to do toothpaste commercial?
you do have that unique smile...
and nice set of teeth...
paging toothpaste companies!! hehe..^o~

Anonymous said...

you always make us proud..

Jeri said...

Congratulations Chris! :)
I can't wait to see you guys play in the upcoming UAAP season.
Best of luck to your team!
I'm looking forward to watching you play.. :)

simplytoogood17 said...

Congratulations MR. TIUperman!!!

your shoes is cute my favorite colors are in it... your first game's going to be exciting... your going to face na kaagad your arch rival...

bat' ganun the schedule i saw was this coming 13 pah..

i just wanna ask bout' charles if meron siyang plans playing for the blue eagles....


thanx in advance...

TC olways....

Lorraine said...

waa.T__T Kuya Chris. Regarding the blog layout that I promised, 很對不起啦○○○ 因為我是在大學了還有真的很忙碌的○ 所以, 希望你能等待我做那個blog layout○ 好不好? 謝謝! TC. ^_^

ainan said...

Hi! Mr. Tiu, it's nice that you still manage to find time to create an entry for your Blog. we'll pray for you to recuperate faster from your injuries. Hope that you're not pushing your body to the limit.Nice, pair of shoes huh.! Wait, would you mind if i ask what's your shoe size?Stay safe, and continue to inspire others.

mav_a said...

i was really waiting for this blog!!! finally =)... we were there at the Philsports Arena to watch and support you guys, and we were really really praying hard, and God heard our prayers =) 'twas really meant to be, a come-from-behind victory!!! Go Blue Eagles!!... you've always made us proud!! Heads up, we'll make it to the UAAP championship again this year!!

Leanne said...

Pagaling ka ha and ingat palagi =)

chris said...

Ainan, my shoe size is 12US for basketball and 11.5US for walking shoes :)

Pat, 谢谢你!我会等待你的blog layout. :)

Anonymous said...

Hey kuya chris! I super love your shoes. Pa-arbor! Hahaha. Joke. :) Again, congratulations for winning in NSL. I'm excited na sa game niyo on July 6. I'm gonna watch that for sure. Hope you can make a multiply account soon. Para mas marami kang mapost na pictures. Hehe. :D Goodluck this season captain!

Anonymous said...

"...for some reason my body parts are 'made in China'..."

"So far my favorite Pink MiAdidas hasn't failed me yet!"

you are just so adorable! :P

Anonymous said...

By the way, I just want to know why your layout pictures here in your blogspot are pictures of you and with the UST Tigers.

I mean, pwede namang Archers, Tamarraws or Warriors. Do the pictures have significance or it's just purely coincidence?

Anyway, in case you're curious about igma.tv's Chris Tiu thread, here's the link:

http://www.igma.tv/forum/index.php/topic,4625.435.html

Anonymous said...

Chris, as a former Ateneo UAAP athlete myself, I wouldn't dare expose to the public where my injuries are. You have just exposed your weaknesses to your opponents. When I played, I never showed pain even though my ankles, knees, joints, hamstrings - you name it - were hurting. I hope they don't try to hit you in those areas; the Blue Eagles will need you all season.

Good luck in the UAAP games! ONE BIG FIGHT!

Anonymous said...

hi chris!
wow! after 48 years you have two new entries.astig yung shoes!.
are you gonna use that this uaap season?.haha!
btw, i really enjoyed your championship game, and usual you made another crucial shot!
you are always there to save your team.keep it up!

Anonymous said...

go chris.. congrats..! really excited this coming uaap season.. best of luck.. hope i can see some of it live.. hehe.. tc.. :) -kat

sunchris said...

hi chris,

congrats, nice one hope you'll beat dlsu this season 71. ask ko lng kung panu mu na mamanage yung time because i know your a busy person(you have your business, studies, taping ng pinoy records, basketball practices) lalo na ngayon mlpit na mgstart ang UAAP? I also read yung article interviewed by Ricky Lo that, you can still sleep 8 hours at night.. how can you do that..

samatalang ako halos wala na kong time para matulog(take note: 4th year highschool pa lang ako) how much more when i turn college..

share mu nman secrets mo and bigyan mo na rin ako ng tips para mkapasa sa ACET..tnx geh gun nyt=)

Anonymous said...

i love this post :) especially that "made in china" thingy, natawa ako. promise. you take good care of those "made in china" parts chris, coz they're making so many people proud!

so those are the miraculous shoes pala ha? hehe.

Anonymous said...

..hi chris! congratulations! madyo late na..hehe.. anyway, im so excited in the upcoming UAAP.. i hope you'll maging ok na lahat ng injuries mo..go captain!!! galingan nyo ha!! we'll kepp on cheering for the blue eagles!!

ekalovesgreen said...

KUYA CHRIS

your adidas rubbies [ adidas po yun diba ? ] , TIUper COOL and CUTE , personalized ;)
I'll have those kind of rubbies tOo, with my name ;)
[ in my dreams naman' ]

anyway, stay safe =]

Anonymous said...

hi there! may i ask something? how can u manage ur tym despite ur busy schedule?? advce naman po, i really need it. tnx

cherrytiu said...

hi chris!..

uaap na this weekend..
wow..
how fast parang kelan lang yung last season.. by the way goodluck on your games.. i hope that you win every game you have..

kahit i'm not an atenista..
ONE BIG FIGHT!..
God bless.. =)

lara said...

Super kaaliw ka.ü
Nice shot of your favorite shoes. :)
The way it was taken, you're like selling them. Haha. Well, if that's the case, MAY I have it? Haha.

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Anonymous said...

...hElLo...abOut tHe NSL yOu fought agAInst oUr school tOo...bUt unforTuNateLy yOur teAm wOn...aNd thOugh i suppOrt our bAskEtbaLl leAgue[whiCh is bY the wAy nOw haS bEen destributEd inTo difFerent schOOls]...im stiLl haPpy yoU won...cause i also suppOrt tHe bLue eagLes...=]

...shOpau23...