(Basketball) Andy Barroca is a victim of some bad rumor mongering reminiscent of what Floyd Mayweather Sr did to Manny Pacquiao two days ago. Unfortunately, the guy was affected and it seems many people bought the story. This all started when Barroca's form dropped in the last two games against La Salle and Ateneo. Other people called it "sub par performance". In short, the guy's suspected of game-fixing, which is sad. Some unknown personalities are speaking out though no one was named. Far Eastern University hasn't accused Andy Mark Barroca of anything - yet. But statements purportedly coming from the school are streaming out to the press. There are reports which state that his school won't allow him to play and he hasn't practiced. I don't believe this game-fixing and point-shaving accusation! Andy Mark Barroca was so spectacular during the last Fiba-Asia Champions Cup that one Lebanese player called him the best point guard in Asia. He doesn't have to be Einstein to realize that he has the ability and a bright future ahead to just throw it away. Yes, I don't know the guy, but those people who say he did some things haven't presented any evidence. If they have the evidence, then show us so that all these speculations will end as it is affecting a promising basketball player already.
Andy Mark Barroca's average in all fourteen games: 12.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 steals
Average in his last two games (DLSU, ADMU): 7.5 points, 3 rebounds and 3.5 errors
(source: Manila Bulletin)
Some basketball fans say the dip in his performance could be because of change in position from point guard to shooting guard. I think it doesn't help that Ryan Roose Garcia, who took over the PG spot is playing great as well. Garcia is a member of the RP Youth squad last year. He has pedigree.
You know what I think? Andy Mark Barroca is BURNED OUT. He played hard in Fiba-Asia Club Championship. He played all out and led the country to a respectable fifth place finish in May. Then, he came back to the country just in time for the Philippine Basketball League Finals where he led his team to championship glory. He flew to Japan that night as Smart Gilas would play the Japanese National Team in a four game series. A few days later, back in the country, he led FEU to a FilOil crown. So, PLAYING ONE TOUGH GAME AFTER ANOTHER SINCE MAY WITHOUT REST soon it will take its toll on the player. Maybe, fatigue has caught up with him.
If FEU has evidence, then file a case in court! For the record, it's not FEU that accused him, but some people hiding in the background. The school hasn't its stand on the issue - yet.
Sudan Daniel played bad against Jose Rizal University last Wednesday, is it enough to suspect him of game-fixing too? Please!
Gmanews.tv reports Barroca dropped out of the FEU squad. Tsk. This situation should have been handled much better. First, don't leak anything to the press as it will most likely lead to public humiliation. The news is unfortunate.
“Wala na, ayaw na niya maglaro kasi may lamat na yung samahan nila ni coach (Glen Capacio)," Ed Ponceja (Barroca's agent) told Gmanews.
“Syempre masama loob niya dahil napapagbintangan siya. So, para hindi na siya pagdudahan,na lang for FEU. He will just concentrate on his studies and his other team, Smart Gilas," he added.
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Where can we watch Smart Gilas vs Singapore Slingers game? I don't know whether there will be some live streaming of the game.
Update: 9 - 19 - 09
When I reviewed my post today I realized I made many grammatical errors. I'm sorry about that. It won't happen again. Next time, I'll concentrate on writing first. Please continue to visit my site. Thank you very much!
By the way to some people who don't get it
Andy Mark Barroca's average in all fourteen games: 12.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.1 steals
Average in his last two games (DLSU, ADMU): 7.5 points, 3 rebounds and 3.5 errors
(source: Manila Bulletin)
Some basketball fans say the dip in his performance could be because of change in position from point guard to shooting guard. I think it doesn't help that Ryan Roose Garcia, who took over the PG spot is playing great as well. Garcia is a member of the RP Youth squad last year. He has pedigree.
You know what I think? Andy Mark Barroca is BURNED OUT. He played hard in Fiba-Asia Club Championship. He played all out and led the country to a respectable fifth place finish in May. Then, he came back to the country just in time for the Philippine Basketball League Finals where he led his team to championship glory. He flew to Japan that night as Smart Gilas would play the Japanese National Team in a four game series. A few days later, back in the country, he led FEU to a FilOil crown. So, PLAYING ONE TOUGH GAME AFTER ANOTHER SINCE MAY WITHOUT REST soon it will take its toll on the player. Maybe, fatigue has caught up with him.
If FEU has evidence, then file a case in court! For the record, it's not FEU that accused him, but some people hiding in the background. The school hasn't its stand on the issue - yet.
Sudan Daniel played bad against Jose Rizal University last Wednesday, is it enough to suspect him of game-fixing too? Please!
Gmanews.tv reports Barroca dropped out of the FEU squad. Tsk. This situation should have been handled much better. First, don't leak anything to the press as it will most likely lead to public humiliation. The news is unfortunate.
“Wala na, ayaw na niya maglaro kasi may lamat na yung samahan nila ni coach (Glen Capacio)," Ed Ponceja (Barroca's agent) told Gmanews.
“Syempre masama loob niya dahil napapagbintangan siya. So, para hindi na siya pagdudahan,na lang for FEU. He will just concentrate on his studies and his other team, Smart Gilas," he added.
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Where can we watch Smart Gilas vs Singapore Slingers game? I don't know whether there will be some live streaming of the game.
Update: 9 - 19 - 09
When I reviewed my post today I realized I made many grammatical errors. I'm sorry about that. It won't happen again. Next time, I'll concentrate on writing first. Please continue to visit my site. Thank you very much!
By the way to some people who don't get it
- Its easy to accuse people in public too. Politicians do it most of the time. Proving is a different matter, though. So a guy's reputation was destroyed without proof, is that okay? Besides game-fixing is a crime.
- Oh yes, people engaged in game-fixing can be caught red-handed, ever heard of ENTRAPMENT. If it's so hard, then why Renault was caught? If there's a will, there's a way. I'm not saying the authorities aren't doing anything
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