Well, here we go again. Despite the new coach and a prolific import, our beloved Ginebra is once again lurking at the bottom of the standings. And at times like these, different kinds of Ginebra fans are emerging. The questioning and blaming game begins. What is really bugging Ginebra? Is it really the coach or the players? Let us take a closer look.
The Analyst Fan
"Greg is too soft. Japeth needs to shape up. Retire Caguioa and Helterbrand. Trade LA."
I pity the players. "Bawal ang matalo" kasi ikaw ang sisisihin. Daig pa nila ang coach. Why don't we do it this way? Kayo ang maglaro at sila ang fans. Tapos kayo ang sisishin pag natatalo ang Ginebra. Maybe you will realize how hard it is to be out there playing for the fans who will only blame you in the end game. Or better yet apply as the new Ginebra coach? Maybe you are the one who can end the drought for Ginebra.
The Balimbing Fan
As an active member of Ginebra pages, I get to encounter different responses from fans after a Ginebra loss. "Lilipat na ako ng ibang team nakakasawa na." "Nangagamoy Bora na naman." "Talo na naman." Who's forcing you to cheer for Ginebra anyway? These fans claim to be "die-hard" Ginebra fans since they were young. If you are, why switch team? From the word itself "die hard," one who will stick with the team win or lose. We live in a free world and you are free to choose which team to support. If you cannot support the team during their struggles then don't support them when they are winning. Mas lalo lang kayong masasabihang balimbing or bandwagon.
The Die-Hard Fan
These are the fans who will truly stick it out with Ginebra no matter what. Sila yung makikipagtalo sa mga pages to defend their team. They are the ones who will still troop to the venues and shout "Ginebra! Ginebra! Ginebra!" whenever the team is rallying to overhaul a huge deficit. These fans would not be ashamed to say "Bawi na lang next game or next conference." These fans would continue to hope that Ginebra's glory days would return.
The Governor's Cup is not yet over and there is still a chance. The situation is nothing new for Ginebra. If they advance, then the whole barangay will be happy. If not, then they can always bounce back.
So let me end this article with a familiar song:
Pag Natatalo ang Ginebra
Gary Granada
Sinusundan ko ang bawat laro
Ng koponan kong naghihingalo
Sa bawat bolang binibitaw
'Di mapigilang mapapasigaw
Kahit hindi relihiyoso
Naaalala ko ang mga santo
O San Miguel, Santa Lucia
Sana manalo ang Ginebra
Sa Coliseum at Astrodome
Nakikisiksikan hanggang bubong
Nang-aalaska, nanggugulo
'Pag nagfi-free throw ang katalo
Ang barangay ay nagdiriwang
Half-time ay kinse ang aming lamang
Cameraman, huwag mo lang kukunan
Si senador at congressman
Pagbigyan n'yo na ako
Paminsan-minsan lang ito
Gumaang ang nabibigatang puso
Pagbigyan n'yo na ako
Sa munting hilig kong ito
Kung hindi baka mag-away pa tayo
Nang second half ay mag-umpisa
Puro palpak ang tira nila
Offensive foul si Noli Locsin
At si Gayoso na-traveling
Sa kakaibang shorts ni Jaworski
Ay ipinasok ang sarili
Kalagitnaan ng fourth quarter
Tabla ang score, 88-all
Drive ni Pido ay nasupalpal
Defense nila na-technical
Parang gumuho ang aking daigdig
Nang maagawan si Bal David
Nang bumusina ng last two minutes
Three points ni Hizon ay nagmintis
Kunsumisyon ay nagpatong-patong
Graduate si Marlou at si Ong
Pagbigyan n'yo na ako
Paminsan-minsan lang ito
Gumaang ang nabibigatang puso
Pagbigyan n'yo na ako
Kahit na kahit paano
Sumaya nang bahagya itong mundo
Twenty-four seconds, lamang ng lima
Ang kalaban, bola pa nila
Dumidilim ang aking paningin
Ang tenga ko ay nagpapanting
Bumabalik sa aking isip
Ang nakaaway ko noong Grade 6
Parang gusto ko nang magkagiyera
'Pag natatalo ang Ginebra
Galit ako sa mga pasista
Galit ako sa imperyalista
Feel na feel kong maging aktibista
'Pag natatalo ang Ginebra
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