Saturday, September 27, 2008

A Win FROM Him, and FOR Him

I still cannot describe what I am feeling right now. The closest word to describe it is probably "surreal". Before the game on thursday, I kinda had a strong hunch that we would come out victorious but at the same time i had a very heavy feeling. But i wasn't sure exactly what it was - stress, pressure, suppressed excitement? I really didn't know. One thing I knew was that this 2008 Blue Eagle team is destined for something so special. The character of the team is so amazing - hardworking, selfless, focused, fierce! During that last game, I was so excited already but i had to hold back 'til the final buzzer. In one way, i wanted to hit a game-winning shot to seal my college career with a memorable play. But it didn't happen that way, instead, we created a huge lead that just symbolized the dominance of this team throughout the season. There was no "Jec Chia-like" play that turned the tables for the team, but rather it was a very consistent journey for us except maybe for that loss against FEU in the first round.

After that unbelievable monster performance by Rabeh in Game 1, Coach Norman already predicted what was gonna happen in Game 2. They would try to shut down Rabeh by all sorts of double teaming (maybe even taunting) just to get him out of his game, although it was his foul trouble that made him sit almost the entire first half. Coach therefore told me that it's my turn to be aggressive and just fire away! Rabeh then made me realize that this is game #17 for us this season, that's why he knows that it's my time. I knew this # would always be special for me :) Rabeh just displayed that he is truly MVP by coming off the bench in the 2nd half very focused and prepared, not overly excited to score - a sign of maturity. Jobe Nkemakolam also stepped up big time in the 1st half filling in for Rabeh's absence. Of course, Defensive Player of the Year Nonoy Blocklao proved once again that he is dependable as the last line of defense - truly deserving of the Finals MVP award and sending a very important message to the basketball community that scoring alone does not win championships but rather defense. What a role player! I want to acknowledge all my other teammates as well but I'll save that for my future entries.

When Jai made that running jumper with 1 minute something left in the game, I knew we had it! All of a sudden the gallery in blue, as if choreographed, held up signs that said 'Champions' which filled the entire lower portion of Araneta. And I got goosebumps! I've never felt such happiness that it forced me to tears as the game was still on-going. Then, Nonoy and Rabeh hugged me in the center court while Jai was icing the game in the free throw line. Ryan Buenafe passed me the ball as the final seconds ticked and I just threw the ball as high as i could as the buzzer sounded! I wasn't thinking anymore. I hugged everyone that came my way! I just loved everybody! If I remember correctly, the first person i saw and hugged was Coach Jamike. I almost squashed his glasses upon my shoulders but I didn't care anymore! then I looked for my buddy Eric Salamat who came from the bench because of his cramps. But all the physical pain just went away at that instant. As I promised to Rabeh, I will look for him as the buzzer sounded and jump on him. But he was just too surrounded. Then I hugged Coach Norman, to whom we offered this victory greatly. For the first time, he said "I love you Chris" and I responded "I love you too Coach!" Very uncharacteristic for both of us who always appear very serious and with no reaction.

It was a "mission accomplished" after 6 years of hard work and pain combined. More than the sense of fulfillment, i felt like the weight which i had to carry with me was relieved once and for all. From now on, i'll be merely a spectator. How I will miss wearing that blue and white jersey with the name "Ateneo" on it. It was a fairy-tale ending for me and I thank everyone but most especially I thank the Lord for this wonderful gift! I know that He has bigger plans for us and that there is a deeper purpose for all of this. Thank you Lord for making this dream come true! This win is for You, for Your greater glory!

AMDG

P.S. See you all at the Bonfire (as I mentioned before) on TIU's day, September 30, the last day of the RABEHdan @ 6pm at the Church of the Gesu (Haha corny!) Be prepared for the possibility of rainfall. :) It's time to party!

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sandie said...

hey,2m0row is my 18th b-day!!
and that wud be more happier if u wud greet me!!
i rily want to be part of ur life but i dont know how??!! haha no kidding.....
anyway c0ngratz u deserved it!!

Anonymous said...

ey chris! congrats! ang sarap maging atenista! :)

neway, if you have time, please post the team's tv appearances so we'll be able to catch them.

see you tom at the bonfire!

Go ATENEO, ONE BIG FIGHT!

Anonymous said...

..congratulations po!!
..congratulations to the whole team!!
..you deserved it guyz!!
..GOD never fails to bless very kind and humble person like you KUYA CHRIS!!(can i call U kuya po pala? Kung ok lang po..tenkz!!)
..may GOD continue to bless you!!

..i failed to watch the game 2 but i knoe that its ATENEO's time to win..besides, everybody worked hard and always works hard for it..


nwez, just wanna ask some wuestion..where can i buy some ateneo shirt at jersey, especially your jersey?. my brother and i are really craving for it..
..or can i have one of your jersey??..please!!..thanks!!
..kuya, you can e-mail your answer to my add..ren_mae14@yahoo.com..
..hope you will reply..thank you so much po!!
..one more question, are you going to play in PBA??..i haven't watch you play live yet..that's why i cried before when my brother told me that this is already your last playing year in the UAAP..hope i can satill watch you someday..

..may the LORD always be with you!!

Anonymous said...

cOngratulatiOns kuya chris and alsO tO the whOle ateneO team!.. Ü it's a very nice game!.. yOu guys prOved that cheaters never win.. cOngrats alsO fOr being the best player, cOurt cOlOnel, jOlibee champ Of the game and having a high perfOrmance in the quarter.. yOu really did a great jOb!.. i'm sO prOud Of yOu.. yOu deserve all the blessings that yOu have.. alsO cOngrats fOr being "maaasahang" player Of the year..

i didn't watched in araneta because i have a class and tickets were already sOld Out.. i really want tO see yOu that day since this is yOur last year in UAAP.. i Only saw yOu in persOn twO times and i was hOping fOr anOther One.. even if UAAP seasOn 71 have nOt yet started i already gOt this feeling that ateneO will be the champiOn and yes it came true.. i'm really happy fOr yOu guys.. this is yOur best year, a successful career and the champiOn Of the team..

i'll just share sOmething.. since Our prOfessOr was absent i gOt hOme early and watched the game.. my little sister was irritated tO me while we were watching On the televisiOn because i keep On screaming everytime yOu shOOt the ball.. haha.. eventhOugh i'm at hOme i can feel the pressure just like the peOple watching in the araneta.. i was sO nervOus when the fOurth quarter started because the scOres were sO clOse.. it was a blessing that dlsu cOmmitted lOts Of fOuls tO the extent that maierhOfer and casiO were Out Of the game.. maierhOfer deserved his penalty because his actiOn was like a persOn whO dOes nOt have breeding.. the team's sOlid defense really rOcks and yOu're right it helped a lOt.. i must say that cOach nOrman is really a great cOach.. he shOuld have received the best cOach Of the year award.. hehe.. cOngratulatiOns alsO tO him, tO rabeh fOr being the Overall MVP and tO nOnOy fOr being the finals MVP, tO jai fOr great defense and tO the Others players whO helped in making this champiOnship happen.. almOst all the awards were given tO ateneO.. nice jOb guys!.. Ü

until here.. cOngrats again!.. i'll miss yOu in the next seasOn Of UAAP.. i hOpe tO see yOu again.. take care.. gOd bless.. *^_^*

elaine said...

hello chris!^^

im just a fourth year student.:)
but i really love your team.
i think your all true inspirations
especially you.^^
CONGRATULATIONS for the win against DLSU.:D
and for being the champs!:)
i know you desereve that.
the whole team deserve that.
it soo sad its already your last game.
i'll be missing you.hahaha.:))
well.
goodluck on your career.^^
may God bless you and your family.

Anonymous said...

..hi..

..just want to ask (again)..
..can non-ateneans come to the bonfire tom???

..hope you could answer..:) thanks..

Anonymous said...

Hei ultimate crush,
hahahaha whata word! Nwei, congratulations it's been a great championship for you and the rest of the blue eagles
" No pain, No Gain"
you and the rest of the blue eagles deserved it, especially your one and only coach norman black.
pakasaya ka nalang sa bonfire tomorrow,
gonna miss you
chris tiu
parang hindi kumpleto ang blue eagles kapag wala ka :(
well... that's life, people just come and go
"Thank you Lord for making this dream come true! This win is for You, for Your greater glory!"
those words inspires me
to keep on dreaming and keep on believing

nwei hind ko na to pahahabain tong comment ko nakakahiya naman kasi eh, masaya na ko na nanalo kayo kahit na hindi ako makakapunta sa
TIU's DAY sa bonfire

PS: sana dumami pa ang taong katulad mo sa mundo, bihira lang kasi ang makakita ng isang katulad mo
your not selfish nor arrogant
that's why many people supports and love you.

AMDG

-Becky =)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your UAAP victory.
Too bad I wasn't able to watch the game but I asked somebody to watch it for me, anyway Congratulations again!

Anonymous said...

I went to your business, Chunky Chicken 2 hours ago. I saw you talking with a girl. I hesitate to take a picture of you. May kausap ka kasi.. nakakahiya mang interrupt. I know I'm one of your fans. I don't stalk you ha. Heheh! Aksidenteng nakita ka namin ng Aunt ko. I just want you to know that you give me reasons to strive hard for school and to live my life according to Him. I never heard such person like you. You're a complete package. More on the heart - Pure heart. I am currently Senior and took the ACET. Hoping that I'll pass the exam. I would be so glad if I'll be an Atenista. The reason why I took the exam is because of the closeness to God. Plus, the products of the school.. just like you. Sana po makuhanan kita ng picture next time. Sana bukas.. :D Aalis ka na po kasi ng Ateneo. Congratulations po sa pagkapanalo. I watched the game. Fortunately nakaabot ako kasi may tix pa. May you have more blessings at dumami pa ang mainfluence niyo. I know, you receive many comments in a day. Kuya Chris, it's okay po na hindi niyo i-post. Ang mahalaga po yung malaman niyo na nagiging inspirasyon ko po kayo. Godbless you. See you po sana. :)

Anonymous said...

hi chris..

can you teach me some basic mandarin??
ill appreciate it very much if you do! hehe..pls..

Anonymous said...

congrats chris!
championship is meant for ateneo.
kahit graduate ka na. nandiyan pa rin ang presence mo sa susunod pa na uaap seasons. :D

joyce ann17 (.^-^.) said...

^-^v AMDG! hehehehe just wanna say thanks and congratulations for that sweep against dlsu... it was really a breath taking game.. i had palpitations as i watched you guys play.. congratulations! no one knows how happy i am right now.. even i haven't seen you play live for your entire UAAP career, i'm still happy and overwhelmed of the championship you guys got! long live ateneo blue eagles!
hmnn...still i wish to see you someday, that's my wish since i was in 3rd year highschool(2003):) i really wish to watch you play live together with the blue eagles but i think i have no chance now... sorry for taking this quite long.. this is the only means for you to know hope you understand.. congratulations! i really prayed for your victory for i know you would be happy plus the entire ateneo community as well as all your supporters.. please extend my congratulations to your entire team, to jai, rabeh,eric, non0y and the rest.. to coach norman black too! ^-^v you guys deserve to be champs!! congrats and keep up the good work! i'm looking forward to see blue eagles in the 72nd season!

you're very humble and god-fearing that's what i love most about you.
(.^-^.)

a great man is always willing to be little.. this saying reminds me of you.. :)

so long!

ad majorem dei gloriam..
congratulations!!

joyce ann bokingkito

Riiiix said...

andaming comment. haha! di ko sure kung napost ko yung akin. anys, ulit na lang ata? haha! pag to wala na naman, patay tayo jan. niahaha! oh, un. game! COMGRATS, chris tiu!! you brought your team into glory. syempre, the whole team is a part of it. but you carry the most weight. you're so great! there are a lot of people supporting you. ah, isa pa. haha! bukas na ung "bonfire" dibuh? goodluck sa apoy. hehe! aun sige. GOD BLESS.

Anonymous said...

you're online right now i believe? ^_^ still, Congratulations! i know you've heard that word a lot but i just still wish to congratulate you.

i just read an article on Inquirer 'bout Rabeh...hmm.. interesting.

we hope you'll still continue to post here Chris. we hope you'll not get tired of doing so.

again, CONGRATS to the whole Blue Eagles! & pls pass also my congrats to the Blue Babble Battalion. I believe they're gonna have a winning shot on next year's UAAP cheerdance competition, as i've read somewhere that they got so near with only a .1 difference with FEU. just keep the hard work!

Anonymous said...

Awww. This is all too sweet for your exit this season.

I felt like I was in Araneta when echoes of blue and white cheered on seconds before the game ended. I was screaming my lungs out to join in the celebration.

Really proud to be a true blue Atenean!

For the good of Blue and White!
AMDG!

-swirl

Anonymous said...

i wasn't your fan till i came across your blog. your last game was my very first. what got me? AMDG. and i knew you were special and that God has carefully watched over you and carefully guided you. i know He's sooo proud of you.

all these wonderful things He has been doing means one thing. that there's more in store ahead for you. and i just believe in you and your ability to do so much for Him. hahaha. never been much of a basketball fan but i'm not ashamed to say i'm your fan.

God bless you.

Anonymous said...

wala ako masabi...great job..continue...stay being d' role model ng kabataan ngayon...sa mga narinig ko sau humanga ako..nbasa ko ung tungkol sa sinabi ng mom mo nung 11yrs old ka...btw congratzzz...!keep safe....chris!bagay sau ung name mo.

Anonymous said...

it's me again .. hehe
and my msg goes like this..

♥ CHRIS TiU ♥

role model ka tlga ng kabataan ..

haha! ang cute cute mo kuya! Ü

matalino. pÜblic servant. excellent in the field of sports. hÜmble. cÜte!:D. cÜte!:D. cÜte!:D. hehe!

u inspire other people. lalu n q! scholar dn po kc aq sa UE.. and i want to be as succesful as u are someday..

swerte nmn ni ms. clarisse ong ..

i watched pinoy records po kc last saturday.. kya nakita q sya.. Ü

God bless to the both of you! and to ur whole family, as well.. !

e u r e k a said...

It was a victorious game! The team, ADMU deserves to WIN! You’re wonderful person & hardworking player… we, your fans truly appreciates the hard works! MUCH love from Cebu fans! Take care!

Anonymous said...

Kuya cHRIS.
congrats again! :)

Anonymous said...

great game Chris! you gave your whole heart in the game! too bad i cant show up tomorrow for the bonfire. im not allowed to, im an outsider.. aww too bad. congratulations anyways Ü

Anonymous said...

thank you for the win chris!

and sorry about the mass @ gesu after the win. we know you're tired and exhausted but we just couldn't help it >_< thank you for being so understanding! ^^

i guess i'll see you tomorrow?

Anonymous said...

I will miss you play!.. waahh!..

I wish you could play forever!.. haha!..:))

CONGRATULATIONS!!..:)

~Nerie~

Anonymous said...

wow!
this entry sure has hundreds of comments!
well, i just wanna say you all did not just good but a GREAT job!all of you played really great..i'm so happy that almost cried during the last seconds of the game!
i actaully have to use my excuse slip just to watch the game...(its good to have connections..:))
well, during the first quarter me and my friend were shouting at the top of our lungs! our other doormates said that we sounded like 20 people shouting together...oh well...hahahahaha..
i was scared when maierhofer was kicked out off the court...la salle was fierce after that..but your defense..oh my! no one can penetrate it!

Congratulations!
you're grea!
your coaching staff are awesome especially coach black!
i really salute him!

let's thank HIM up above for that successful game!

Anonymous said...

i heard you were invited as a guest speaker somewhere just recently :) (oh sorry if i really can't remember where exactly it was :D) hey hey! you're in demand and truly the talk of the town :)) you may be on a high (just as we all still are) and excited for tomorrow's bonfire. wah! i am too, TIUly! :D i hope to finally take pictures with you and the other Eagles as well.. let's party to our hearts' content! :))
again, congrats congrats! :D my sister, sabriaü, would also like to extend her greetings to you :) she's been busy as a bee lately (just as you are :D) and haven't found the time to post a comment here although she's already read your blog regarding the championship. so there, i already did what she asked me to do :D
i'd be staying up late again tonight for your Ripley's :) no need to say thank you because i am deeply honored and very much happy in doing you the smallest favor that i could ;)
i wasn't able to watch game 2 live at the Big Dome and i also wasn't able to go to Gesu for the thanksgiving mass :( but fortunately one follower of yours, probably an Atenean as well, posted the video of your speech on youtube :D so to him/her: thanks a lot! :)
may you have a pleasant night, Chris. i'm signing off for now. buhbye! ;)

Anonymous said...

oh, i didn't realize you mentioned Miss Clarisse during your speech at the Gesu. aww. that was so sweet of you. she's one really really lucky girl :')

Anonymous said...

um chris, i want to ask if the ateneo jacket will still be available next month? coz i'm already saving up money for it. i really want to buy one and my parents already agreed. i can only buy next month coz that's the only time i can go to manila.

i will be waiting for reply. thanks! :)

Anonymous said...

i noticed that alot of people are asking for your jersey. i also want to ask for it but i'm sure you want to keep it as a remembrance for this season especially that it is your last and you became the CHAMPIONS. congrats again!

Anonymous said...

congratulations to you and your team...

Anonymous said...

zhang nian xian
hi
congrats sa championship
ang gling mo
x_x

Anonymous said...

hey gizelle what do you mean by cheaters never win??
who are you talking about?

john mark said...

hi kuya chris!

i've done my aicle about you.

hope you can read it's for our school paper.

visit my site.

http://blueboimark011.blogspot.com.

my article is on there.

good evening.

Anonymous said...

Phew! I'm overjoyed that I am now finally able to take a break from all the school works and post a comment here. And oh, you're online? Haha.

I know my sister (patty:) has already extended my greetings to you. I read her comment just now. But anyhow, I still want to congratulate you myself. What a way to exit the UAAP but with a championship over our fiercest arch rivals at that! Sweet! I was (oh we all were actually) praying, screaming, crying and cheering all at the same time last Thursday. That was one heck of a thriller! I too had goosebumps during the latter part, well, who wouldn't have with that aura and merriment. You were all so so so great, especially you! I was able to arrive at Gesu just in the nick of time to catch your speech. You spoke well despite of hunger and everything else that you were feeling. And I thought it was really nice and sweet of you to have mentioned your supporters, your family and Clarisse among all those you said your thank you to. I know she's (Clarisse) one proud girlfriend, and I envy her. Haha! But of course I am happy for you. Your happiness is mine as well, Chris. (aww :D)

I (together with my sistahrrific and all your other avid fans) will stay up late again tonight for Ripley's. We have made this our Monday night habit and we are privileged in doing so. Everything just becomes super worth it when there's a Chris Tiu as an inspiration.

Alright, I think that's enough for now. Maybe I'd go back to work again (oh it's so hard to aim for the dean's list huh, i know you know how it feels :D) just before Ripley's starts. May you have a good night's sleep and may all the angels be with you. See you at the bonfire tomorrow! Party!ü

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Chris. It was the best game, ever... and I'm so glad I was able to watch it live. The team really deserves the win. :)
Next year's UAAP will be soooo different without you playing. The Ateneo community will surely miss your smile whenever you score. Good luck in everything that you do.

Anonymous said...

congrats.. for game 1...ateneo played well.. but for game 2... i just wished you won differently.. especially during fourth qtr. the refs made it easier for you guys. nonetheless, congratulations. you guys deserve it... all the players were good... and very consistent this season

Ranting Sushi said...

Congrats Ateneo! =) You guys deserve it! I'm so happy for you Chris! =)

I started to watch the UAAP becasue of you! =) You're so great! =)

architect+beachbum said...

congrats on the win.
just curious, what does number 17 mean to you?
again.
just curious.
congrats again.

Anonymous said...

Thank You Chris!
the Ateneo community appreciates all the hard work!

Unknown said...

Does anyone know anything about the hacker of dlsu's official sites? Just asking.. If anyone knows, feel free to send me a comment at my blog.tnxu & btw congrats cris

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Anonymous said...

wat day will your guesting be in rpn?so excited to see you :)

Anonymous said...

This may be late, but I would like also to Congratulate Chris Tiu and the entire Ateneo Blue Eagles for a very splendid performance you've all shown in the finals!

Congratulations! You all deserve to be called Champions!

Anonymous said...

Whoa! Today is TIUsday! OMG!!!
Kuya Chris! Uhm... I wanna go to the bonfire! :((
Although I can't and you know why... :|

Anyway... Please email me if you can...
I need advices...
In life, and in school...

Again, my email add is
jayvi_1993@yahoo.com

Please do try to respond...
I'll be waiting.

Thanks,
Jayvi

Anonymous said...

congraTIUlations... hehehe see u at the bonfire....lets offer some eggs to sta clara for a good weather..-=)

Anonymous said...

Oh Wow!

Unbelievable!

Outstanding!

Surely, many have said that WORD to you already so I would try to say it without exactly saying it.
So let's try this: " Chris, it is such a wonderful and successful exit for you. Enjoy it! Savor it! It truly is succulent and mouth-watering experience."
(HAHAHA! I sound crazy, don't I?) I hope you like it...

Oh boy, it will such a pleasure to see in a reality show. Some what like "The Amazing Race or The Amazing Race Asia". Would you like to join? It will be a fun experience being a racer and race around the world. Don't know if you watch those shows. But I hope you'll take a peek.
The Amazing Race is aired every monday 9pm on Axn and 9am on Studio 23.
The Amazing Race Asia is every Thursday 9pm on Axn. They don't air it in Studio 23.

Every one sees you as a basketball icon. But for me your like "Gil Grissom (CSI) smart, quiet and intelligent type. Mac Taylor (CSI: NY) grim and firm and most of all Horatio Caine (CSI: MIAMI) determined, a hero, with a warm , sweet and soft side" type of person.

I know your still in a Narnia like world. So, I'll stop disturbing you.

Take Care!

-- crazy, bubbly lady

Kenneth Surat said...
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Kenneth Surat said...

hi chris!!!...i really wanna be in the bonfire but i am MILES MILES away..huhuhu...its a holiday here in dubai so atleast we can celebrate with you there back home....hopefully someday you can drop by UAE ...you are more that welcome!!!!...

as i can see you have alot of fans here...alot of ATENISTAs roaming around....

enjoy the bonfire...i will surely be jealous tomorrow ..haaaay
!!!!!

Anonymous said...

wahhahaha.. kainggit!!! SAna may mabuting puso na magpost ng speech mo sa youtube.. for the sake of the fans who are not atenistas.. hai... A good day is always ahead of us so keep smiling!!

Anonymous said...

how i wish i was there to congratulate you personally for a job well done during the finals..i already knew that you'll gonna make it guys..im looking forward to see you and somehow take pictures of you as a remembrance..heheh..again congratulations for winning!!take care...

-camille

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Blue Eagles! My subscription to TFCNow was worth every cent!

Anonymous said...

you'll surely be missed! no doubt you'll do great in the real world. you already are. :)

i was kind of hoping to see you next year...that's if get in Ateneo. :)

Anonymous said...

...hello po!!
..just droppin by!!

..nwez, it was my first time to watch "Ripley's Believe it or Not" last night..
..very nice show..kabilib-bilib nga po talaga(",)..
..very nice hosting too!!!..
..more power to your show po!!!..
..GODBLESS you always po!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Chris! You're really such a nice person that you deserve all the success that has come your way! Congrats!

Anonymous said...

hi TIUperman!!!
-its me again, just wanted to congratulate you for a nice episode last night of Ripley's... it's even nicer because CHRIS TIU hosts it!..
-i have this strange feeling!,,kinda lonely and empty, coz im not gonna see you na in next year's UAAP! (fast-forward na agad ako noh?)..naalala ko tuloy during the last minute of the game, i saw you cry (of course all eyes ako sayo eh that's why i saw it agad!!) sumakit din puso ko!
-HAY! SOBRA KITA MAMI MISS TALAGA..the best talaga BLUE EAGLES TEAM this season!!..eniweyz, thanx to your 2 shows i'l get to see you pa rin kahit sa tv na nga lang!!(hehe)..im sad nga din kc wala na yung billboard mo sa GMA and the other one in Espana..hehe
-Again congratulations for all your awards nga pala..You deserve it and Goodluck in whatever endeavors in life you'll want to pursue.. may it be PBA or SHOWBIZ..
suportahan taka!!
SOLID INC ata 'to..
-Be safe always!
AM+DG

kleyr castro said...

hey sir chris! first of all congrats on your success. at last, after almost six years of hard work, here it is the championship is yours. oh well, you really deserve it naman 'coz you're all playing with your heart. i still remember when i've watched your interview on your 23rd b-day. you've said there that your wishing for the 2008 uaap championship. well, wish granted. i'm actually not surprised, you're a very special person 'coz you're an inspiration to everybody especially the youth that's why you are blessed by God. although i'm not an atenean myself, i'm indeed very proud of you.

sadly, it will be your last year playing for the team. i'm very sure that a lot of people will miss you including me and my beat pal ritz. hehe. sir chris, thank you for making my uaap addiction very memorable. this will definitely be a season i'll never forget. (teary eyed) until then.. good luck on your journey sir chris. God bless!

P.S. me and my friend were waiting for you last thursday at the araneta southgate but because of the bad weather you're not able to go out. i was hoping to give you sana my present, a poem which i've made myself. if it's ok with you , i'll just post it here on your blogsite. thanks again and more power!

will be waiting for you response..=)
-kleyr

Anonymous said...

Hi Chris,

I read your entries almost everyday just to check on the updates... and everyday,I feel sad.. nraramdaman ko how you're avid supporters feel right now. they'll definitely miss you and I feel the same way...

I hope I'll see more updates in your blog so that we know what's happening in your life after UAAP...

again and again, Congratulations, Blue Eagles!!! everyone's pruoud of you..

Bonfire na later, update us on what will happened tonight ha, i wish i could come, kaya lang I didn't graduated in your Univ....
Have fun... It's time to unwind!!!
Holiday nman Tomorrow!!!!


Regards to all...

JIMLY!!


--dianne

Anonymous said...

congrats to you and to the whole ateneo blue eagles team..sa wakas!nag-champion din..god bless!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS TO THE WHOLE ATENEO TEAM!!!!!
MARAMI NAH ANG NAGSABI U DESERVE IT!!!!!
I HOPE I COULD SEE YOU PLAY N PERSON!!!!!
SANA RIN PUNTA KAYO DITO SAH CEBU U HAVE ALOT OF FANS HERE!!!!

abc de said...

Ateneo's 17.
Congratulations! 'Hope to see you and be a friend. :)

<3Alex
www.alex-dee.blogspot.com

abc de said...

Ateneo's 17.
Congratulations! 'Hope to see you and be a friend. :)

<3Alex
www.alex-dee.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

this entry really left a a big scar in my heart, I can feel the sadness in the author's mind as he writes this entry for everyone to read...

"Very uncharacteristic for both of us who always appear very serious and with no reaction"
- after the victorious finals of the UAAP, the author and his coach has finally said the words that they both know will have a very important place in each others heart... esp. for the author because it shows how proud his coach is to him...

"it was a mission accomplished"
- after 5 years of playing for the ADMU Blue Eagles and 6 years of waiting for this championship, the college life of the author is finally complete... through hardwork, perseverance and eagerness to be champions for this year, the long wait is over!!! (Birthday) wish come true for our author... prayers helped him get what he's longing for...
Congrats Author!!

"from now on, i'll be merely spectator"
-i can feel the sadness in the authors eyes as he back tracked his memorable experiences as a Blue Eagles player for 5 years.. surely he'll miss the team and the school...

"i will miss wearing that blue and white jersey with the name ATENEO on it"
- we'll author i wish to see you in a different basketball uniform someday...

May all your dreams come true and may God give what a faithful servant like you really deserves...

Godbless, Chris...
ADMU Blue Eagles Captain
UAAP '71 Champions!!!!

JIMLY!!


--dianne

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Chris! I am a big fan of the blue eagles, and i have always wanted ur team to win the finals.
Good thing u won.. GO ATENEO!
God bless Chris.

Anonymous said...

Im GLad That i FouNd Ur BlOg..Keep iT up ChRis..Stay Humble 2 EvEry1..a lot of ppol is admring u now,,because of ur gud attitude..hope 2 c u @ PBA,,i miz seeing u playing basketball..A Big CONGRATULATIONS 2 u and 2 d rest of the Team..OnE BiG FiGhT!!!GoDbLeSS u MoRe...MmMwUahugsz...

Anonymous said...

i hoPe 2 meet u n person and take a pix with u before i left for singapore..and i wish 2 hav 1 of ur jersey as a gift for my bday..TnXs..

lanielLe said...

hello chris . i just wanted you to know that i'm your super very avid fan ! haha .. congrats for winning the championship this uaap season . you really deserved it ! you have a nice game the entire season .. i always watch the game ! i'm really impressed when you're playing inside the court ! you're such a good leader ..i hope you'll be playing in the pba soon so that i can see you always . ahm , i heard some news that you'll be playing in hapee together with some of your teammates . it's that true ? kindly answer my question please coz i want to see you playing again .. even if you're not wearing the ateneo jersey ! hehe .. goodluck to your career . hope you'll continue hosting coz i'm so happy watching you . i bought the issue of blue blood magazine and you're the cover , you're so gwapo .. hehe .. yil here . GODBLESS AND GOODLUCK ! :)
hopt to see you always hosting in gma ! congrats again !! :)

Anonymous said...

hello chris . i just wanted you to know that i'm your super very avid fan ! haha .. congrats for winning the championship this uaap season . you really deserved it ! you have a nice game the entire season .. i always watch the game ! i'm really impressed when you're playing inside the court ! you're such a good leader ..i hope you'll be playing in the pba soon so that i can see you always . ahm , i heard some news that you'll be playing in hapee together with some of your teammates . it's that true ? kindly answer my question please coz i want to see you playing again .. even if you're not wearing the ateneo jersey ! hehe .. goodluck to your career . hope you'll continue hosting coz i'm so happy watching you . i bought the issue of blue blood magazine and you're the cover , you're so gwapo .. hehe .. yil here . GODBLESS AND GOODLUCK ! :)
hopt to see you always hosting in gma ! congrats again !! :)

cariza said...

..natuloy ba yung bonfire??

Anonymous said...

huhu... iwant to c u in person..but i cant go @ the Bonfire..im not an atenean..hehe...but i do watch ur guesting at one u with rabeh n coach Norman..i want to c u and d rest of d team..i also like jai..hehe..but i like u d most!!!Kip it up ChRis Tiu..Stay nice,kind,humble,LoVing,and Faithfull 2 god,for he is the one hu gave u d talent and d intlgence dat u hav now..continue ur dreams,,wat ever it is..im just hir 2 support u,,not just me but every1 hu admire u..I Slept l8 last night,,becoz i waited for ur show RiPlEys..hehe...WoRth it coz i saw u agen..I miZ everyday lah!..i miz u playing basketball..

cariza said...

hi..b-day ko sa october 03.
sana batiin mo ako via email
..e2 email add ko, mwung_wol_03@yahoo.com
..thanks..
luv you

Anonymous said...

huhu... iwant to c u in person..but i cant go @ the Bonfire..im not an atenean..hehe...but i do watch ur guesting at one u with rabeh n coach Norman..i want to c u and d rest of d team..i also like jai..hehe..but i like u d most!!!Kip it up ChRis Tiu..Stay nice,kind,humble,LoVing,and Faithfull 2 god,for he is the one hu gave u d talent and d intlgence dat u hav now..continue ur dreams,,wat ever it is..im just hir 2 support u,,not just me but every1 hu admire u..I Slept l8 last night,,becoz i waited for ur show RiPlEys..hehe...WoRth it coz i saw u agen..I miZ everyday lah!..i miz u playing basketball..

Anonymous said...

hello :))
congrats chris!
well, this is my first time to watch UAAP . because my friends are so addicted to you . you're so good! you're a true model of our community!
i'll follow your lead! haha! actually. when i red ur blog. my tears are falling! very nice blog .. i really appreciate the way you are.

good luck in your career. i will support you. god bless and take care!

kimi :))

Unknown said...

hello :))
congrats chris!
well, this is my first time to watch UAAP . because my friends are so addicted to you . you're so good! you're a true model of our community!
i'll follow your lead! haha! actually. when i red ur blog. my tears are falling! very nice blog .. i really appreciate the way you are.

good luck in your career. i will support you. god bless and take care!

kimi :))

Anonymous said...

hello :))
congrats chris!
well, this is my first time to watch UAAP . because my friends are so addicted to you . you're so good! you're a true model of our community!
i'll follow your lead! haha! actually. when i red ur blog. my tears are falling! very nice blog .. i really appreciate the way you are.

good luck in your career. i will support you. god bless and take care!

kimi :))

Anonymous said...

nagbo-bonfire na kayo!!.. i want to go.. but i don't have transpo to go there..:( hope you enjoy!..:P if it rains.. it's a blessing from Him.. but if not.. STILL a blessing from Him! right?!;)

Anonymous said...

how's the grand blue eagle bonfire doing? :( i am really really pissed off right now. tss! sorry :| my grandma was rushed to the hospital just late this afternoon :(( that's why i can't and wasn't permitted to party with you guys at the bonfire. err! :| and what i find unfair is that my sister is actually there right now celebrating with you :(( we should have gone there together. she didn't wait for me and she's enjoying herself right now with all you guys while i am here at St. Luke's with all our other relatives and i'm stuck in front of this laptop wanting so badly to be there too. ugh! :( but somehow i know that's sorta my sister's reward for having worked extra hard in school ever since grade school or even way back her prep years. she has been very consistent and i admire her for that though i know i excel in school as well :D
hmm.. i just wanted to share these with you and i hope you don't mind and that you don't get pissed off as well while reading this :))
well maybe i just have to accept the fact that i really can't be at the Ateneo right now :(( i have to take care of grandma dear and console my mum and my aunts. oh well! i'm such a goodie good daughter, godchild and grandchild ;D
i hope you all have a good time and just PLEASE update us with all the happenings there through your next blog. thanks again and again, Chris! :)

Riiiix said...

'lo. hahaha! how's the bonfire? hehe. umulan ba? hahaha! by the way, i watched the show on RPN 9. the one called 1U on which you were a guest (as what you've mentioned on your blog). haha! wala lang. pero ung isa sa BTV, hindi eh. un, sige. parang todo celebration a? hahaha! gege, ingat na lang! GOD bless.

kittykath_17 said...

I LOVE YOU CHRIS! muah... congrats poh... ur such a great leader and a great player.. ilove you tlaga!!!!geh,, nyt poh.. pray olweiz..Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam... animo Ateneo! OBF!!

Riiiix said...

another comment. haha! sorry for disturbing you. hehe! puede naman sigurong mag-tagalog dibuh? (nosebleed na kasi. hahaha!)

nga pala, may nakapagsabi na ba sayo na nasa wikipedia ka na rin? (NAKS! supah popular na!!) kung wala pa, aun! nasabi ko na. hahaha! sige, sige. try to get a glimpse of your article there. a little bit of information was posted there and nothing so personal so don't worry, be happy, jollibee. haha! aright, take care. AU REVOIR!

Anonymous said...

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS to all the Blue Eagles! What an incredible championship season :)

Second, thank you, Chris, for all that you have done for the team and the Ateneo community. There is a "Thank You, Chris and Yuri!" topic in the Blue Eagles' Nest of the Gameface.ph media forum - I heard that you might register there, so if you do, please visit the BEN and at least read the messages from the hardcore Blue Eagles fans :) (Kung ikaw pwede mag-plugging, ako rin! Hehehe!)

Finally, Chris, I agree with some commenters here and hope that you keep up this blog. I'm sure there will be post-championship things that you will want to share with us here, but speaking as a blogger myself, I think having a journal is a great way to think things through - and having a public journal like a blog is a great way to keep in touch with your fans and friends.

I watched the bonfire ceremonies online, so I'm glad I saw and heard what went down even though I'm on the other side of the world. I still wish I had been there, though! Hope you guys had a night to remember!

Anonymous said...

congraTIUlations Chis Tiu for being part of the ATENEO HALL OF FAME... went to the bonfire then had to lve na ksi late na.. didnt get a chance to get a picture with u(there's always a next time nmn di ba CHRIS?) Can u sign my standee na din??? hehehe

i got emotional when i saw the tribute they made for you and yuri.. i was touched actually(as if for me ung tribute)dun sa mga photos.. what really hit me, probably the photo when u cut the net of the ring and ung pic with yuri..was at araneta and was at the bonfire..still ung moments niyo ni yuri ung reason y m emotional..if only i can say this "dont want u to go..." i know theres a lot of plans in stored for u and i know God will lead u to more achievements im happy because u already have things na gusto mo and deserve mo.. basta wag ka mkakalimot kay Lord and to all the people who BELIEVE..

congrats again for a successful career aNd happy and healthy life.. god bless tiu




kat

xs just like what uve said a while ago " see you all..." see yah too chris...

Anonymous said...

...aww sikat kana nga.... me time kapa basahin lahat mga message na ito? GodBless....me friend ako idol ka....greatest fan mo yun sana makita kniya personal...at makapagpa-autograph at pix man lang.syempre kasama nadin ako dapat..mangyayari kaya yun?..bago man lang sana kami graduate....GodBless uli...

kristinesage said...

Congratulations, Chris (: I wish I could attend the bonfire thing at your school, but I'm all the way here in Hong Kong. I only heard about you through my cousin who studies there at Ateneo and plays ball for one of the younger teams.. Did some research, and there you are. Hahah =) I guess in a way this would be like "any other comment" so I won't make this too special. =)

Congratulations again. Stay the same, because you rock my socks the way you are (:

http://xtiine.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

well-deserved chris. the championship and the team's character makes me so much more proud to be an atenean. indeed, the heart of a champion is blue. let's keep showing the league and everyone else what true champions are made of! Go Ateneo, AMDG.

ps. the bonfire was a blast!=)

timeerificationisms said...

congraTIUlations Chris! :D

Anonymous said...

hey, ahhyiah chris, you're so humble, and it made me realize that all ateneans are not so arrogant becuase of your accommodation to your fans last thursday, congratulations, for the greater glory, see yah pBa if possible. you are special, you are the one, you are the next air man.

-bianca..

Anonymous said...

great things come to those who wait and have faith...

indeed, after all the hard works, you made it!

isn't it a really sweet victory for winning the championship on your last year in UAAP? and with your arch rivals DLSU? ^_^

it was really God's grace...no doubt about it..

as HE have said, "ASK IT IN MY NAME"....a lot of people(everyone) did,..so there is it...

UAAP 71 CHAMPIONS

ADMU BLUE EAGLES...


All for the God's Greater Glory!!

it was really heart warming to see you in tears...furthermore after seeing in the news that you had a thanksgiving mass right after the victory at Araneta...

keep going Chris, just continue working for God's greater glory and for sure, you'll go a long, long way...

extend my warmest congratulations to the whole team!

im not an atenean...in fact, im from nueva ecija..very from from where you are, haha...but mind you, distance will never be a factor in admiring you and the team..a lot of people simply love the BLUE EAGLES, even from afar...technology is a great help for us to be keep updated about you, haha...

again, congratulations...

til then...^_^

Anonymous said...

I juz rily admire you! CONGRATULATIONS for a well-deserved victory!

Anonymous said...

honestly, this blog of yours moved me the way i never thought it would. God is really good to persons who really put Him upfront and upclose and placing Him above anything else...

be an inspiration to others... and have others inspire you... congratulations...

Anonymous said...

enjoy the moment, the moments like this in your life are rare.

Anonymous said...

Hey Chris! Congratulations.. My greetings might be a bit late but it's better late than never, right? Wow!You made it! I'm so happy for you coz I know that you've been working so hard to win the championship and it's indeed a very sweet victory for you guys... I'm just sad coz I wasn't able to watch the second game even on T.V. because of my schedule and distance.. So until now, I'm still wondering how that game ended.. Gosh! i missed half of my life.. Huhu..
Anyways, good luck Chris! I know that God has greater plans for you coz you're such a humble person.. I'll surely miss you.. Thank you and God bless!
-Christin

cj said...

hi chris!

how's the bonfire?

i just visited the multiply site of my friend (she's an atenean)and she had pictures taken from last night's events.

what really caught my attention was she and her friends had a photo with you! and she even said that she was able to shake your hands!!!

i really envy her! how i wish i'm an atenean! huhu

nweiz, thanks for the updates posted here. i was watching last monday umagang kay ganda in channel two because i heard that the admu players were there. i really waited and finished the interview and was almost late in class. i was a bit disappointed because you were no there.
but when i entered the classroom, i learned that you were in unang hirit! very bad! haha
i didn't think that admu players were also there! and you were there! how sad.

so, i really hope that you continue posting recent updates and interviews you will have so we can catch them. haha

thanks!

cj said...

hi chris!

how's the bonfire?

i just visited the multiply site of my friend (she's an atenean)and she had pictures taken from last night's events.

what really caught my attention was she and her friends had a photo with you! and she even said that she was able to shake your hands!!!

i really envy her! how i wish i'm an atenean! huhu

nweiz, thanks for the updates posted here. i was watching last monday umagang kay ganda in channel two because i heard that the admu players were there. i really waited and finished the interview and was almost late in class. i was a bit disappointed because you were no there.
but when i entered the classroom, i learned that you were in unang hirit! very bad! haha
i didn't think that admu players were also there! and you were there! how sad.

so, i really hope that you continue posting recent updates and interviews you will have so we can catch them. haha

thanks!

Anonymous said...

Hi! :)

Congratulations on Ateneo's Big Win ! :)

Gotta hand it to you, your team really deserve it. :) Your defense was awesome. Bagging the trophy was just the tip of the iceberg.

Again, Congratulations! :) Very well done.

♥ take care! :)

abrilata

Anonymous said...

hello chris! you're very nice guy and a really great player kaya ka pinagpapala ng Diyos.

links ex? http://inghiyero.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

elow!!! Congrats!!!!!!!...grabe ang galing talaga ng ultimate crush ko hehehe!!! congrats sa buong team ang galing nyo grabe!!..wat a nice exit 4 you! im so happy!!! u won the championship, lagi kaung kasama sa prayers ko,,so parang masasabi ko na din na part ako ng pagkakapanalo nyo, hehehe (kapal muks)ea....so happy 4 u ol!!....grabe ung may ultimate crush talaga!!..crush kita 4ever and ever...sana makabili ako ng shirt at jacket ng ateneo!....i love you tiu!! hehehe...
sana makita kita in person,
17 ROCKSSS!!!!
salamat at makikita pa rin kita sa tv!!! tnx sa GMA! proud tiu be kapuso!! hahaha

uthy of cavite

Henna Rose said...

ohh.i'm so sorry for myself again. i wasn't allowed to go yesterday for the bonfire.i hope i culd still see you.

gladys17 said...

hi chris!!
para sau tlga ung gme na un!! hehe.. congrats! know wat. since nag start ung uaap super ng pray n ko na kau mgchapion.. and and baet ni Lord diba. haha.. super adic ata ako sau. gling2 mo. parang nanalo nrin ako ng uaap.. hehe ever since na start un 71 season,lahat ng games nyo napanuod ko. hehe thank God at la kau gme nu thursday at 2pm, believe me or not alam ko laht ng scores mo sa gmes. hehe

im precious grace said...

haha... nkibonfire din kmi ng friends ko sa amin.. congratz.....!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow!..seems like every1 is kept bc just to rid ur blogs and the comments for you..i hope 2 c ur pix and to update us about the bonfire last night..tnxs chris..i hope 2 get an email from u..il giv u ny add..hir it is..atsirc_kryz16@yahoo.com

Ope 2 get a response from u..

Gudluck and more power 2 u cHris..

i miz u..

We miz u..

Anonymous said...

why aren't there any pics of the Bonfire at fabilioh? hmm.. i'm looking forward to reading your blog about it. hope you post pics too. i already saw a couple of vids at youtube and the pics and vid that my sister took while she was there last night :)
and oh, i heard that kitchen couture is owned by Miss Clarisse and friends? well, good luck to them :D i'll tell my mum and my aunts about it. they're a few of the best cooks in town so i bet they'd be interested :))
thanks for posting the shows and other events that we're gonna be seeing you in. will definitely catch those :D

Anonymous said...

hey! i'm not an atenean, but your team is my favorite. (my university would be mad at me.. hehe). i watched the game, amazing.. i saw how happy you guys were.. your faces suddenly became all swollen, tears and the joy.. well, just want to congratulate you... and yeah, i agree, you deserve this one! goodluck on your life ahead!

apol27 said...

..wowh!! ahehehe..lots of comments??!!

..wel..ahehe..i hop its not yet l8 4 me..2 say..congratzzz?!!!

..ahehe..thankss 2 Him!!..en ofcourse 2 ol d pipz behind dt un4getble-gloriuz win!!

..ahai..8 rily annoys me evrytym i wil hir dt "niluto daw ung laro nyu w/ dlsu!"..kainizz kya..evn if i dnt wnt 2 cre..ahai, it hurtss pdn eh..

..kh8 na nd po q tru-blu-atenista...tru-blu-atenista-suporter aman poh q!! ahehehe...

..we ol beliv in u guyzz!! i knw en beliv dt u won cleanly!!aheeee...its not ur fault na malakss kau...!!ryt?!..dts d prize 4 ol ur scrifes!!

..its God's will..He just answerd ol r prayers..He knows dt dt thing had a purpose...

..bztah, chris..still be humble huh!!..en d rest of d team..

..yi da zhengdou!!yunzhuan ateneo!!

Anonymous said...

i love the blue eagle team......

Anonymous said...

..hi..

..i read that you and your other teammates will not anymore play in the pbl this year?? is this true??

..hope you could answer..thanks!!!

Anonymous said...

a well-deserved win. :) congratulations.

you're a superhuman! i'm looking forward to interviewing you one of these days.

Anonymous said...

hope to meet you someday:(Z

Kimberly Anne said...

WII.ü
I went yesterday to Ateneo to see the bonfire.
It was really exciting! :)
I'm glad that I saw you last night.

But then, 'di ako nakapagpapicture with you kuya! :|

ohwell, congrats again! :>
I hope that I'll pass the ACET so that i'll study there.ü

Anyway, Take Care Kuya, & God Bless. :)

P-chy (crazypeach) said...

I know I'm late (trying to recover) for the greeting...but here I am...CONGRATULATIONS! We'll be missing you in the UAAP league! Hope we can continue to see you on other shows/events!!!!

God bless!!!!

Anonymous said...

After reading so many comments from different forum sites as well as some articles posted online, I can't help but react to many negative speculations about the Green Archers.. One, we are definitely not sour graping, we just want things to be corrected somehow. It was quite obvious how uaap officials favored the ateneo blue eagles during the second game.. A lot of ateneans say that we are just making ourselves look like sore losers because we can't accept defeat. As i've said in my previous blog, i don't see anything wrong with defeat, it would be easier to accept it when you know you were given fair chances. In our case, we were used simply as an accessory to the game.. In short, to make their win even more glorious, we were put there just to say that they won against us when in fact, they have manipulated the game.. I dont wanna ACCUSE the Ateneans but perhaps, its not a problem if some of us step up and say our own opinion.. anyway, they do just the same and even worse.. I dont know what else they want. They already have that freaking trophy, they have gained admiration from so many people and yet they still say so many things about us.. the green archers didnt want to accept their award because they are certain that there have been some irregularities in the game. If they did accept it, it only goes to show that they are convinced with the system and that its okay to get stepped on by some team who is just too eager to create a name of their own...
I have friends from ateneo, i have relatives who graduated from ateneo and i do have a great respect for the school and its officials. But i hope that they don't tolerate what their fellow ateneans do. Im sure they are laughing at us now, they might even be calling us losers, they might have already created jokes about rico maierhofer, WE DONT CARE. But what if all of these things happened to you, wouldn't you react like this as well?.. wouldn't you defend rabbeh if in case he was the one accused of such behavior?.. the bottom line of all these, is RESPECT as well as INTEGRITY and SPORTSMANSHIP... no offense but im quite unsure if ateneo still has these characteristics..
At the end of the day, LA SALLE still deserves to be called champs because of the passion, determination and hard work they have put in.. I still salute our archers.. ANIMO LA SALLE!

Anonymous said...

you're such a winner! we're proud of you Kapuso!! Sana makita ka na namin ng friend ko in person. . Lumuwas pa talaga ng manila friend ko para lang makapanood ng championship nyo Kaso hindi rin kmi nakanood coz thursday ang final game alanganin kasi may pasok sya. .super sayang talaga. . anyway, congratz. . more power to you and GOD BLESS YOU>..

Anonymous said...

First of all I would like to say congratulations! Your team really deserve the crown! By the way I'm a green archer fan but I really admire and respect you. Its just that I'm disappointed with the bonfire. Why did the name of the archers written on the woods was burned and also the green shirt? That's not funny. Its kinda low and like a cult. I hope it would not be repeated. Anyway, I would like to ask you that since the ateneo pulled out from the pbl happee team, are you gonna join another pbl team? Like harbour perhaps? Take care and God bless!

Anonymous said...

i was able to watch Macky this afternoon in Game Knb (it's being aired on the "other" network so i doubt if you've watched it even once :D) and i think he's smart too. he almost got the P1M jackpot. he was able to answer 6/7 answers correctly. WOW :)) though the questions weren't super hard naman :D
there, i just wanted to tell you this. good night! :)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Chris & the rest of the Ateneo Blue Eagles! A well-deserved win for all your hard work.

Good luck chris with your future endeavors! I'm sure we'll expect great things from you.

ONE BIG FIGHT!

Unknown said...

hello. :) wow,you're online and this entry is flooded with comments already.haha!

anyway,how was last night? though it was very muddy(which made my shoes turn to brown),i still had so much fun! i saw the line for autograph signing and it was insane!!! :)) and you know what, i saw this grade school girl who was asking her dad to buy her some pictures of you which costs a hundred bucks each! she got more than 3, i think. hehe,it was so cute! :D

and oh, before i forget cheers to ateneo blue eagles! and the juniors!and the women's swimming team.haha!
CONGRATULATIONS!!

Anonymous said...

its my first time to view your site, chris! grabe, i have a big crush on you! nakita kita sa personal last sunday, sa PR grand prix in landbank. grabe ur so cute!!!! congrats pala!

Anonymous said...

congrats!you deserve that win!

Anonymous said...

yoh chris!! congrats for winning your well deserved championship you have one of the best moments in uaap's season71 since it's your last year at chaka salamat sa pag lampaso nyo sa DLSU clean sweep ung ginawa nyo man im gonna miss your steve nash-like moves and shot release man your my idol when it comes to crunch time and you'll certainly be in the hall of fame man will all miss you wearing the ateneo jersey GBU chris the steve nash of the uaap hahahahahaha also your a great corny joker!!XD

Anonymous said...

Hi chris,, I watched games 1 and 2 of the finals and I knew from the start that your team would win the championship.. I'm not from Ateneo but I'm a very avid fan of yours and of the team as well. I went to your bonfire with my mom who happens to be an Ateneo alumnus,, I had a great time coz I already saw you and your team up close.. Too bad I didn't have the chance to have your autograph and of your teammates too. Anyway,, good luck on your future career, hope to see you more often on TV. God bless!! and Congratulations! =)

Anonymous said...

TIU's day was my birthday :)
nah just sharing.
congrats.

Anonymous said...

congratulations chris! mission accomplished! your entry made me cry =(.. i realized that i really won't be able to see you wearing your blue and white jerseys with TIU 17 on them..i have been supporting you since 2005, even though you sat out that season and i cried really hard when you lost the championship in 2006 and now, after 2 years, we got it! the long wait's over and i was sweeter because it was your last game..the 17th game of the season..i was sooo happy and somehow sad too! i cried when you cried! i still can't believe it! thank you chris for leaving a wonderful memory..you will always be remembered as the blue eagle who fought hard, played fair, won games and dedicated everything for the greater glory of GOD! you're a blue eagle, that's what you are and forever will be to me! with this championship, you'll be really unforgettable! thank you and the rest of the ateneo blue eagles team for being consistent all throughout the season! it's worth the wait! i don't want this to be over, UAAP is over and i'm gonna miss you all! especially you, because next year, you'll be just a spectator too! i am so proud of you!!!! i know you have a very very bright future ahead of you, in any of the fields you'll choose to pursue! i will miss you #17!!

GO ATENEO!
ONE BIG FIGHT!
AMDG..

I LOVE YOU CHRIS TIU!!!

Anonymous said...

"We're Ateneans and we're proud to be Ateneans. We play with heart. We never give up. we play as a tam. We believe in each other. We believe we can win it. We play for God, of course, and for the right virtues. We play for hardwork, perseverance and honesty and dedication more than anything else, more than ourselves...

We're going to be the champions this year.."

-Chris Tiu
Chalk Magazine, July 2008

>Thank you Chris for keeping that promise! Thank you for the 6 years, the great leadership, the winning shots, the 3's, the assists, for being a selfless team player, for being an Ateneo Blue Eagle!

We will definitely miss you!
We love you #17!

ANG SARAP MAGING ATENISTA!

tree said...

Just a question. I read from another blog that names of the la salle players were place on the wood that were used for the bonfire, how true? I feel that it's not true, so just you know.

tree said...

Just a question. I read from another blog that names of the la salle players were place on the wood that were used for the bonfire, how true? I feel that it's not true, so just you know.

Anonymous said...

oh my,....it is my first time to leave a comment on ur blog....i lab u chris and u will always be my idol.....i salute u chris and thank god we have gma pinoy tv and i always watch u in pinoy records....

Anonymous said...

You're an inspiration, Chris!!
Not only with your features but how dedicated you are with Him.

Kudos! :]

Anonymous said...

.'oh chris i was n0t able t0 have a picture t0gether with y0u at the f0rt santiag0 because 0f y0ur strict security but im still happy t0 see just a simple glimpse 0f y0u.'



.'h0pe t0 see y0u again.'


.'khaye.'

Anonymous said...

Hello!I just want to greet you and your team for winning the UAAP season 71,actually ndi ko napanood yung game kasi may pasok ako nun at tsaka ndi din ako tiga ateneo...hehehe

I'm very updated
sa lhat ng lro niyo,n 22wa talaga ako kpg nanalo kayo at nkk score k ng mataas....hahaha

sana mabasa mo tong comment ko...hehehe
kht mdyo late n yung pag bati ko....hehehe
tsaka nga pala fan mo ko!hahaha kht l8 n ung show mo sa gabi kpg monday pinipilit ko pa rin talaga manuod....hahahahaha

again congrats ulit!!!!c:

Anonymous said...

Hi! Congratulations to you and to Team Ateneo!!! May be it's too late but at least I still have a chance to greet you! Definitely, all of us will miss you in the UAAP!

Hope to see you in the PBA!
Keep soaring Chris! May God bless you!


clarisse reyes

Anonymous said...

i love u kua chris..
",)
hehe,,..
im ur no.1 fan hir in cavite..",)..
hope i can see u in prson..
mwaaah/..

Anonymous said...

TIU's day, September 30, the last day of the RABEHdan
hahaha dats funny juk lng:P
congrats #17
the "i love you chris" "i love you too coach" was really touching
i cant imagine you and coach norman saying dat hehehe
well i love you chris (gaya gaya ako hehe:P)
God Bless

Anonymous said...

hi!
congratulations to you and your team for winning this year..you deserve it!! sayang last year mo na pala..eh di hindi na po pala kita magiging schoolmate (if ever) sa Ateneo next year..hehe
i wish i'll still be hearing from you after UAAP :)

Angelic Samonte said...

congratulations to the whole Ateneo team especially to you Chris!:)

God Bless!

Anonymous said...

Hahaha! Nakakatawa, kasi last week ko lang talaga napanood ang game nyo with dlsu... hindi talaga ako mahilig manood ng basketball lalo na pag di ko kilala ang mga players but i was intrigued by the news and everything under the sun hehe... and i can say that your team was very good. medjo nadisappoint lang ako nung 1st na game, but bumawi ka naman. i enjoyed watching your games. congratulations to you, to reyes, rabeh, nonoy, etc. (sori if the spellings are wrong). i can say that mr. norman black is a very good coach. congratulations ulit kahit late na. wla lang, ngayon lang kasi ako nakapag.net ulit. your the man!

Anonymous said...

yes i remembered, kaya di ako nakapanood kasi gumawa pla ako ng project ko. but i don't know mas naenjoy ko ang panonood kasi alam ko na kung sino ang nanalo. hehe baligtad ako mag.isip eh pasensya. yeah that's true. kasi mas natutukan ko ang mga players. hehe

Anonymous said...

hi chris

it's kinda late but still I want to congratulate you and the whole ateneo community for winning the 2008 uaap championship crown
the whole team deserves it!
even if I am not an atenean, I'll still support you and the whole team. One big fight!!

Edward 'THE GREAT' Palmos said...

talo kayo sa san beda!!!







JOKE LANG!!!!



punta ka ADZU!!!!

Fiel said...

Congrats! Thank you for making being part of batch 2008-2009 very special. I'm proud to be an Atenean!

Anonymous said...

omg i love you chris!!:)

Anonymous said...

hey there chris tiu..
hmm... well it was my first time reading your blog entries.. well mhm.. i'm amazed with it.. well anyway.. i just wanna congratulate you and the whole eagles squad for a job well done uaap season.. well honestly chris.. at first i am not that amazed on the way you play but as i watch you play well.. things have changed. now all i can say is that you deserve to be a champion.. you really are a captain.
well... that's all chris.. hmm..


P.S
-blue eagles is the champion now but .. i still prefer to be green than blue. :p haha

gladys said...

i forgot to put my e-add..
heart_purple17@yahoo.com

hehe kung may time ka lang, batiin mo ko.. mapapasaya mo ko ng sobra!! pramis :))
hope to see you.. di pa kase kita nakikita sa personal e :((

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