Greg Slaughter...

[Allanboy2]

what I know EJ Feihl's sport is soccer... he was just forced to play basketball.. but during his time (and marlou as well) we don't have a good basketball program and some coach doesn't know how to utilize him.... imagine if marlou and EJ has the same program what we have right now, things will be different...

True, if EJ and Marlou were subjected to a similar training and development system Toroman is implementing right now, their skill level would have also gone up. However, I remember one article in the past mentioning Robert Jaworski himself gave up on EJ feihl because he was simply too lazy to work on his game, and that was Jaworski !!! One of the greatest motivators of the game . . .Marlou on the other hand was decent in his prime but could have done more to also improve his conditioning and lateral movements. Not to take away anything from Marlou though because he was one of the best shot blockers we ever produced and was also considered a dominant big man in the PBA during his time.

 

[DS_422]

what I know EJ Feihl's sport is soccer... he was just forced to play basketball.. but during his time (and marlou as well) we don't have a good basketball program and some coach doesn't know how to utilize him.... imagine if marlou and EJ has the same program what we have right now, things will be different...

could be true...but it also takes motivation and dedication, something that i think both EJ and Marlou lacks and GS has.

 

[fadzki2]

could be true...but it also takes motivation and dedication, something that i think both EJ and Marlou lacks and GS has.

And what makes you say that EJ and Marlou lacks the motivation and Dedication as GS? Do you know them Personally?

 

[DS_422]

And what makes you say that EJ and Marlou lacks the motivation and Dedication as GS? Do you know them Personally?

nope, that is why i said ... I THINK...

 

[fadzki2]

nope, that is why i said ... I THINK...

Ok.. I'll rephrase it... What makes you THINK that EJ and Marlou lacks the motivation and Dedication...

 

[than112]

Ok.. I'll rephrase it... What makes you THINK that EJ and Marlou lacks the motivation and Dedication...

Do you disagree with his opinion, sir? If yes, I believe you can easily present your own arguments rather than ask him how he came up with it. If you're argument have enough substance, I'm sure he'll present his own as well. Let's not impose on anyone..we're in a free world.

P.S.- this is just a suggestion, I hope no offense taken..

 

[thadzonline2]

GS not only passed the ACET, he passed with flying colors (top 2 percent of examinees). He is in the Director's List, giving him the option of registering in the program of his choice (even those with a quota) and getting a certain percentage of courses credited by examination (which will allow him to transfer credits from UV). So the Ateneo is not at all compromising its academic standards in getting GS. It looks like he will be an honor student like Chris Tiu.

Good for him. As of this time, I believe UV has not released his transcripts. I spoke to him the other night and he mentioned he'll play in the UAAP if that's what it takes to get an education.

 

[rski562]

Good for him. As of this time, I believe UV has not released his transcripts. I spoke to him the other night and he mentioned he'll play in the UAAP if that's what it takes to get an education.

So you mean that playing in the UAAP is a condition for his enrollment in AdMU?

What about Gullas crying "unfair" with this happening? What happens now to the relationship between SBP and UV (an SBP ally in Cebu)?

 

[dtfernando2]

Greggyboi should enroll in UP Diliman instead. This will turn the Fighting Morons into the Fighting Maroons of Benjie Paras' time. Peyups' BAA program is already legendary in its spectacular rate of passing the accounting Board exams over the decades. Besides, UP Diliman is certainly bigger than Ateneo in land size and size of ancient trees, as would befit a seven footer jogger. There would also be no stupid claims about pirating: Peyups recruits legit nerds and twerps, not pirates.

If he wants, he can even start a new religion, a new environment cause, or the next political party there. He can just about try anything in Peyups.

He can even get an ultra smart girlfriend there who can defend him from the forum tsismosos here.

 

[Ball2]

Its simple just dont play for Ateneo or Cebu people will whine that's the truth

 

[nardy2]

Its simple just dont play for Ateneo or Cebu people will whine that's the truth

But to Cong Gullas its more to the playing as I do understand where Gullas is coming from as once Greg enters Ateneo, him being branded as an Atenean would happen and sad fact that his stint with UV would just become a footnote would happen. It is like this, to a lot of us Nonoy Baclao is a Ateneo Blue Eagle but it will take you awhile to know that he is actually a transferee from West Negros University or like Elmer Espiritu who we know played for UE but me myself do not remember from what college school he originated from before transferring to the Red Warriors.

But as earlier posted by another poster, can we blame GS on wanting to have a Ateneo diploma in the end.

 

[thadzonline2]

So you mean that playing in the UAAP is a condition for his enrollment in AdMU?

No. It is a way for him to get a scholarship. Unless he prefers an academic scholarship instead but that would probably mean more paperwork than an athletic scholarship.

 

[rensquared2]

And what makes you say that EJ and Marlou lacks the motivation and Dedication as GS? Do you know them Personally?

If we are talking about dedication, then GS waaaaaayyyy better than Marlou.

GS' dedication to the national team can be comparable to Asi Taulava as of teh moment. SACRIFICING A LOT for the national team.

For Marlou, well its history. He backed off from the National team remeber? The reason behind that:
Marlou: "Coach, magkano allowance namen dito sa national team?"
And he doesn't want to play alongside Asi coz Marlou recognizes him as a Fil Sham. Well, Asi is waaayyy more pinoy than Marlou

 

[rski562]

Nobody answering my question. What happens to the UV-SBP ties?

Just want to share this article:

...UC shares the concern of University of the Visayas when the RP team was strongly pursuing UV’s prized center Greg Slaughter—losing their prized players to Manila schools.

“The ‘Greg Slaughter’ principle worked fine for UV. We will do this as well for Fajardo. He will still be able to balance school, playing for UC and the RP team,” said Gregorio.

Gregorio said being in the RP team is exactly the assurance that a player will not be pirated by another university.

“His best protection from scouts is an agreement with the RP team. Anyway, a stint with the RP team will also benefit the school,” said Gregorio.


Nice try, SBP. ;-D

 

[the_BuGs2]

If we are talking about dedication, then GS waaaaaayyyy better than Marlou.

GS' dedication to the national team can be comparable to Asi Taulava as of teh moment. SACRIFICING A LOT for the national team.

For Marlou, well its history. He backed off from the National team remeber? The reason behind that:
Marlou: "Coach, magkano allowance namen dito sa national team?"
And he doesn't want to play alongside Asi coz Marlou recognizes him as a Fil Sham. Well, Asi is waaayyy more pinoy than Marlou

well I hate marlou's attitude but this time I will be on their side.

you still don't get it, during those times (90's) funding for NT is difficult as the govt who really shoulder the expenses, unlike today, some of GILAS players receives the same salary of the max contract of rookies in PBA. Plus oppurtunity to play abroad and practice abroad.

addition for that, bad styling of motivating players from the coach "P*^&nginamo ang laki laki mo ang bano at tanga mo!"



even the triple towers of St. Francis (Deocampo brothers and Canlas) if they have the same oppurtunity,things will be different.

 

[rensquared2]

well I hate marlou's attitude but this time I will be on their side.


you still don't get it, during those times (90's) funding for NT is difficult as the govt who really shoulder the expenses, unlike today, some of GILAS players receives the same salary of the max contract of rookies in PBA. Plus oppurtunity to play abroad and practice abroad.

addition for that, bad styling of motivating players from the coach "P*^&nginamo ang laki laki mo ang bano at tanga mo!"

Well, yeah, I gotta agree with you on bad motivation of the coach to the players ( I experienced that as well during my HS days)

Well, if you compare the players of gilas today than of a decade ago, the guys have more funding and support. A decade ago, the player's dedication will be really tested (no major funding compared to gilas players, no insurance from injuries, no major trainings). That is what I like from Asi, his dedication was tested, and he delivered. He gave it his all for the country out there.

For GS, his sacrifice when he jets back and forth from cebu to manila just to train with the team. The balance between studies and call of duty is tough. Now, he has to leave his beloved UV just to train with Gilas full time. To finish his studies he enrolled at Ateneo. Now he gets all this flak from everybody. The decision and the flak are all part of his sacrifice for the team.

For Marlou, I can't remember any sacrifice he made like GS and Asi beyond 1998.

 

[the_BuGs2]

EJ and Marlou sacrificed already during there amateur days, playing in the NT with small amount of allowance, Playing in PBL, playing ADAMSOn and playing some inter barangay league in the province. Even in the 1994 ASIAN Games, Marlou and together with Kenneth Duremdes was borrowed from Amatuer ranks.

 

[Kappan2]

EJ and Marlou sacrificed already during there amateur days, playing in the NT with small amount of allowance, Playing in PBL, playing ADAMSOn and playing some inter barangay league in the province. Even in the 1994 ASIAN Games, Marlou and together with Kenneth Duremdes was borrowed from Amatuer ranks.

I agree with you. That was the time when their 'heads' were still small.

 

[patay-butiki2]

well I hate marlou's attitude but this time I will be on their side.

you still don't get it, during those times (90's) funding for NT is difficult as the govt who really shoulder the expenses, unlike today, some of GILAS players receives the same salary of the max contract of rookies in PBA. Plus oppurtunity to play abroad and practice abroad.

addition for that, bad styling of motivating players from the coach "P*^&nginamo ang laki laki mo ang bano at tanga mo!"



even the triple towers of St. Francis (Deocampo brothers and Canlas) if they have the same oppurtunity,things will be different.

funding of the 90's NT's came from the PBA. NT players continued to receive salaries from their mother clubs in the PBA. thus, monetary concerns are not relevant in comparing the 90's NT's with smart gilas.

 

[the_BuGs2]

funding of the 90's NT's came from the PBA. NT players continued to receive salaries from their mother clubs in the PBA. thus, monetary concerns are not relevant in comparing the 90's NT's with smart gilas.

upto ASIAN Games and proffesional players only... but the funding is not the same amount what SMART spending... and I'm comparing the amatuer NT players right now compare to the amateur NT players before.

Early 90's we have a deep talent of amateur players, to name a few; Marlou Aquino, Kenneth Duremdes, Victor Pablo, Dennis Espino, Rey Evangelista, Johhny Abarientos et al, but they didn't get the same luxury of what GILAS players are getting.