Andy Jao now with Black
By Beth CelisIT WAS mere curiosity that prompted me to touch base early this week with Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black and Rain or Shine team owner Raymond Yu.
IT WAS mere curiosity that prompted me to touch base early this week with Talk ‘N Text coach Norman Black and Rain or Shine team owner Raymond Yu.
As far as being in championship form is concerned, head coach Norman Black admits that Talk N’ Text is “not there yet.”
WHEN Freddie Roach achieved the ultimate with Filipino boxing superhero Manny Pacquiao, the famous American trainer got the extreme compliment.
It was just the perfect comeback to the pro-league that multi-titled coach Norman Black was hoping for.
Don’t expect defending champion Talk ‘N Text to take things lightly even with a third straight PBA Philippine Cup title within its reach.
Wary of Rain or Shine’s sense of urgency, Talk ‘N Text braced for its toughest challenge yet.
The fun now begins for Norman Black when defending champion Talk ‘N Text shoots for a 2-0 lead against Rain or Shine today in their best-of-seven championship series in the PBA Philippine Cup at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
If Rain or Shine needed any affirmation that it’s a no one-hit wonder, perhaps its second straight trip to the Finals would be it.
Head coach Norman Black figured beforehand Alaska would be tough nut to crack for Talk ‘N Text.
In the end, Ateneo wound up with its “first choice” to replace champion coach Norman Black.
Talk N’ Text continued its unbeaten run under coach Norman Black after subduing San Mig Coffee, 85-74, Saturday in the 2012 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
FOR A fleeting moment out there, it looked like Norman Black was headed from UAAP high to PBA low. Playing its first official game under Black, Talk ‘N Text blew a 16-point third quarter lead and needed to hold newcomer Globalport scoreless in the last 3:41 to hammer out a 108-104 win in the Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum last night.
COACH Norman Black is leaving Ateneo. But the Blue Eagles hope they won’t have to say goodbye to their basketball success too.
