Polydozels finally held heavily delayed media conference
"Ten years. It took us ten years, and hunger has never been bad than ever before."
This is the opening statement made by coach Vic Nodally during their first PPL press conference held at the PAL events lounge last night.
The conference date was moved too much due to different conflicts of schedule made earlier, and bad weather, but the unwavering coach still made sound statements that even the eavesdroppers would believe that they just recently won the promotion.
"Talk about raining on your parade." says star point guard Silvano.
Their first game was a thriller, but eventually, victory was awarded to the Dagohoy Valets, a team who was at the brink of a relegation last season. Allan Liangco, has said that even though they were elated with the promotion, proving themselves, is still their focus.
"First game we suffered a loss, that's how competitive this league is, no one is safe, except maybe for those powerhouse teams (chuckling)"
One of them, as many have known, is remedial kings, consistent kings of the PPL, and mammoths of the great 8 conference, which Polydozels are in.
"Actually, remedial kings went 5th last season..." Added Nodally, which tones down the chuckles Liangco once had, realizing how much the competition this conference would have.
And the mood of the room has changed, almost suddenly. Then the media barraged them with PPL questions.
At one point, one asked if there are certain moves that they must do in order just to survive in PPL (UPDATE: as of this time, Team Polydozel has sold Laurinitis, 2 others in the Transfer list)
"We all agree that some moves must be made. they agree and they are ready for it. No one is safe." says Nodally
There are even rumors about a coaching change, but one team board member denied such rumor.
"We are sticking with [Conelly] because we believe with his decision making and critical thinking, his traits made the promotion possible."
It might be this statement that may answer questions regarding the mid-season acquisition of Artemio Arca of Italy. The 6'7 center was the spark plug that Polydozel needed to win 11 of 12 games, including a sweep in the League II.3 finals.
"It was a total gamble, but it's a gamble for us to win, and win we did." says Nodally
Polydozel catapulted from 5th place to 2nd place by winning all of their last 7 regular season games. With Arca's speed and cunning despite lacking in height, and backup Principe's domination in the second unit, Polydozel rode a winning formula that may be used in this coming season.
We didn't see that, though, last night. As they were heavily defended throughout the game by the PPL regulars.
"Much has to be done, and hopefully the organization and coaches sees this as an opportunity to make the team better again."
UPDATE: Team Polydozel had transferred Laurinitis, Myren, and Rice, resulting in a drought of wingmen and reserve wingmen, which is a pain in acquiring in the transfer list.
Last edited by Katchafire Collie at 12/2/2012 10:33:52 AM