Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Penn State failed miserably in sad Sandusky case


I was following Sandusky - Penn State story when I chanced upon the article below.  Joe Paterno, the Penn State coach is a revered coach. He has been coaching Penn State since I was in the US (early 80s) and he is one of the successful football coaches in NCAA.

It was sad to see his career ended this way.


Note to my MCOBA Cagers head coach (Azran) and myself: We need to learn from this episode.


Got another article below from here

Does your xxxxx... 
  • make you feel like you need him or her in order to succeed?
  • spend time with your parents to win their trust or try to be a surrogate parent?
  • act differently with you in front of others?
  • try to control you (even off the field)?
  • try to separate you from your teammates or other sources of support, like your friends or parents?
  • spend a lot more time with you than with other athletes?
  • try to be alone with you?
  • give you gifts?
  • tell you not to talk about personal encounters the two of you have had?

Experts say that if you can relate to any of the above coach-athlete scenarios, something probably isn't right and you should tell someone immediately. "A teenager can stop sexual harassment before it starts," says Todd Crosset, an assistant professor of sports management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a leading expert on coach-athlete relationships. "Abusive coaches will test the waters, but if you put up any sort of resistance, they'll back off." Remember that you can say no to an adult, because this is one game a coach should not be playing.

Monday, September 26, 2011

MCOBA Cagers 2011

MCOBA Cagers are playing in the ongoing NCBL (National Community Basketball League).  This is our the second year we are playing in this league. Last year we didn't make it to the second round. This year, Alhamdulillah, we managed to improve ourselves a step better by qualifying for the second round.


The overall results in the Grouping Stage (courtesy from Azran 96, head coach)


 MCOBA CAGERS vs. BLAZERS
29th of May 2011, 4.30 pm Court B, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS won with the score 67-46
 
MCOBA CAGERS vs ARCHERS
5th of June 2011, 12.30pm Court A, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS won with the score 53-49

MCOBA CAGERS vs C.O.N.S
12th of June 2011, 9.05pm Court B, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS won with the score 52-48.

MCOBA CAGERS vs V-BALLERS
19h of June 2011, 9.50am Court A, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS won with the score 61-51.

MCOBA CAGERS vs ARMY
3rd of July 2011, 1.50pm Court A, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS lost with the score 38-76.

MCOBA CAGERS vs BENCHWARMERS
24th of July 2011, 12.30am Court B, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS won with the score 55-24.

MCOBA CAGERS vs PRINZE
31st of July 2011, 11.10am Court B, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS lost with the score 42-59.

MCOBA CAGERS vs DBU
11th of September 2011, 9.50am Court A, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS won with the score 47-44.

MCOBA CAGERS vs QUAKES
18th of September 2011, 3.10pm Court B, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS won with the score 56-54.

MCOBA CAGERS vs HURRICANES
25th of September 2011, 9.50Am Court A, Batu 11, Cheras
MCOBA CAGERS won with the score 61-57.

The MCOBA Cagers team members
  1. Azran Azizan 96 - Head Coach
  2. Ihsan Ismail 80 - Organizer
  3. Shahir Osman 96 - Assistant Coach
  4. Dr. Aidi Mohamed 89 - Assistant Coach
  5. Ahmad Syafiq Noh 04
  6. Ahmad Amirul Hafidz Ab Rahman 05
  7. Asyraf Amir 04
  8. Nazreen Alias 08
  9. Syahidi Amri Mat Nepa 05
  10. Syahmi Hafifi Mohamad 08
  11. Mohd ‘Ammar Hakimi Shuid 08
  12. Mohd Aizat Mohd Hasan 05
  13. Ahmad Nazren Hakimi Ahmad Nasir 07
  14. Muhamad Syaiful Nizam Nordin 09
  15. Muhamad Zulikhram Noor Din 10
  16. Hafiz Fitri El Feisyal Apani 10
  17. Mohd Ammar Faid Ruslan 10
  18. Mohamad Firdaus Ahmad 04
  19. Mualim Shah 05

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Adieu

It has been a tremendous and challenging 8 years since we first started (31 August 2003).  Now my time is coming to the end due to unavoidable circumstances.  Not the best ending but I'm thankful (syukur alhamdulillah) for the excellent closing. Abang's batch and team created history by becoming the MSSPk District Champion (which my team failed to be during my playing years), regain the PHT (my team did as well in 1981) and Abang became the MVP (no award during my playing time).
My sincere thanks to all Quest-4-Glory supporters, to the trust and hope given to my family as well.
I'm hoping to write a full report of my story, how it began and to the tumultuous ending.
I was looking for an appropriate video and stumbled into this one. Not appropriate but it will do for now. Enjoy, I did.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Piala Hamdan Tahir 2011 Finals

Cagers vs SDAR; PHT Final, 1st Q
Cagers vs SDAR: 2nd Q, part 1
Cagers vs SDAR; 2nd Q, part 2
Cagers vs SDAR: 3rd Q, part 1
Cagers vs SDAR: 3rd Q, part 2
Cagers vs SDAR; 4th Q, part 1
Cagers vs SDAR, 4th Q, part 2
Cagers vs SDAR: The winning moments.....

The video compilation of the final game against SDAR.

To the SDAR supporters, jangan emo sangat.  Your stupid comments won't be published here.  Save your effort and don't embarass your parents with your vulgarity! Peace!

Thursday, June 02, 2011

PHT Photo : Semifinal vs SEMASHUR

Capt trying to cut in

Cagers defence in action

See how big the opponent is and he is only in Form 4, all the best to Cagers 2012

Joule in action

The starters, enjoying their break, watching the juniors in action

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

More PHT pictures vs SMS Kuching: Defending Champion

Danial, at the free throw line

Nabil Sufyan, leading the attack.

Abang, comtemplating another 3 pointer

Apez, passing of the ball

Monday, May 30, 2011

More PHT photos

The pillars of Q4G

Double champs wt their parents

The 2011 MVP

Post PHT

The TREBLE Champions and the new Legends.......
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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Post PHT

The Champion

Captain with the MVP trophy

What a feeling! The PHT is back in KK

Thank you boys for coming all the way from KK to support your Cagers and thank you  Sir Anand for making it possible

Together with Sir Anand

Monday, May 23, 2011

PHT 2011




Cagers won their first game against SMSTMFP, Kelantan 43 - 18.  They started badly, again. Missed their shots and made unforced mistakes. They lost the first quarter 6 - 8.
Luckily they managed to regroup in the second quarter and played good defense to hold Faris scoreless in the 2nd quarter.  They Cagers build a big lead at the half.
Some starters were rested at the start of third quarter. The second team took over and maintain the pressure. Razzin played well to control the offensive board.
Overall Cagers need to start better and pressure the opponent. Next game against SEMASHUR..
Update:
Cagers won against SEMASHUR 45 -21. The first game jitters are gone. Cagers took off flying at the jumpball.  They pressured SEMASHUR into making mistakes and execute their offence superbly. Abang and Hisyam began hitting the threes. They allowed SEMASHUR to only 1 point in the 1st quarter.  The 2nd quarter, Cagers continued the good play to frustrate SEMASHUR further.  They lead by 25 points at the half.  Second team took over at the second half and managed to play as well as the first team.
Cagers were group champ and grouped together with SMS Kuching and SEMSAS in the second round
Update:
Cagers continued the good start against Kuching. Danial exerted himself early to send a warning to Kuching.  Abang and Hisyam continued hitting the threes. Iqbal did the damages inside quietly. Apes was flying in from the left for easy lay ups. They overwhelmed the defending champion early. Cagers led by 25 point at the half.  The second team took over again in the second half.  This time they couldn't match the scoring power of the first team. However they managed to match SMS Kuching basket per basket. Final score Cagers won 44-22.
Next game against SEMSAS.
Update
Cagers started sluggishly after playing the best game in the tournament against defending champion SMS Kuching last night.  They just couldn't get going, luckily they defended well. They led 7 - 6 after 1st quarter. The  Cagers couldn't shake of the sluggishness and continued their slumber in the 2nd quarter. They managed to lead 20 - 16 at the half.  The captain struggled to inject some life into the team.  The pep talk during half time didn't seem to be effective. Cagers managed to nurse a slim lead 34 - 28 after 3rd quarter.  2 mins left in the fourth quarter, Cagers led 41 - 32. A miscommunication between the manager and the players.  The manager persuaded the coach to leave the Cagers' bench, after replacing the first team with the second team.  The second team couldn't handle the pressure without the coach on the bench.  They crumbled and SEMSAS scored the last 12 points within the last 2 minutes to win 44 - 41.
Cagers advising each other during the last timeout against SEMSAS, a minute and a half to go.
It was the worst game for the Cagers in the tournament after being left coachless in the last minute....Luckily they've won with a big margin against SMS Kuching so they can afford to lose this game with a small margin and still top the group.
SEMIFINAL
Cagers started cautiously against SEMASHUR after playing the worst game earlier in the morning against SEMSAS.  Hisyam and Iqbal played well in the first to keep the Cagers ahead 23 - 17.  Danial took over in the second quarter to keep the lead 43 - 25.  Cagers struggled when the second team played in the 3rd quarter, despite a tremendous effort from Razzin. The lead narrowed to 58 - 42 after 3rd quarter.  Razzin continued his superb rebounding to keep the Cagers on front   The second team managed to keep SEMASHUR at bay to win 81 - 56.
FINAL
Cagers (Hisyam, Apes, Iqbal, Abang and Danial) started well against SDAR  Iqbal dominated the inside game against the bigger SDAR players with his fakes and turning.  Cagers hit 3 3-pointers in the quarter (2 by abang and 1 from Hisyam).  Cagers led 15 - 10 after the 1st quarter.  Cagers struggled in the second quarter.  The main players were in foul-troubles trying to contain the SDAR players. Abang managed to hit 1 3-pointer in the quarter. Cagers led 28 - 23 at the half.
SDAR began closing in during the 3rd quarter.  Luckily for Cagers, they managed to hit another 3 3-pointers (2 by Abang and 1 from Hisyam) in the quarter to keep SDAR at bay Cagers led narrowly 42 - 41 after the 3rd quarter.  SDAR managed to regain the lead temporarily in the 4th quarter.  All of sudden the Cagers started to hit 3-pointers to frustrate SDAR whenever they took the lead or closing in.  The Cagers managed to hit 6 more 3-pointers in the quarter (4 by Abang and 2 from Hisyam), including 4 consecutively.  SDAR couldn't answer the 3-points barrage from the Cagers.  SDAR used their size well to keep the score close by scoring inside freely when 2 main Cagers, Razzin and Danial, fouled out.  Abang was playing with 4 fouls in the last 5 minutes.  Final score Cagers 65 SDAR 58.
Cagers created a record by hitting a total of 13 3-pointers in the game (more than the Lakers in their game against Mavericks).  The most ever by Cagers in the history, with Abang hitting 9 of them and Hisyam 4.  It was a good final game.  Abang was chosen the MVP for the tournament.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Final tune up game

Cagers lost the final tune up against NAVY by 14 points.  However the coach was satisfied with their performance despite the loss.  They played against the tough Sailors and managed to give a good fight despite the big difference in age and size.

Several players are recovering from minor injuries and overall the team is ready to quest for glory again......

Sunday, April 24, 2011

MSSPk 2011, Grik.

As the 2011 KK Champion, 9 Cagers plus 3 Tsung Wah boys were selected to play for KK in the MSSPk tournament.

KK District lost to Kinta Selatan  29 - 42, Lost to Batang Padang 31 - 42. Lost to defending champion Kinta Utara 34 - 35.

The games were played 7 mins non stop per quarter (just like the Nationals in Seremban).  It was a good experience for them and hopefully they will learn from their mistakes.

Monday, April 18, 2011

MSSPk 2011

9 Cagers are selected to represent KK District in the MSSPk tournament this year.  They are:
Abang, Hisyam, Iqbal, Danial, Openg, Apes, Nabil Pian, Razzin and Sharimi.

The tournament will be in Grik starting this weekend.

This would give the Cagers 2011 good exposure and practice match for their ultimate challenge: To regain the PHT.  It is still the tournament for them.

All the best Cagers 2011.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

HKSBP Updates

There are some changes is the earlier schedule.  Now, all the games will be at Kompleks Sukan Paroi.  Please go here for the latest schedule.

The Cagers are coming along well in their training.  They will be going for the KK District selection for MSSP and most likely the Cagers will represent MSSD KK.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

MSSD Kuala Kangsar Champion

Cagers will be going for their FIRST KK District championship in Sg. Siput, insyaallah.

First game is at 8:30 am today vs SM Tsung Wah (Private) and 2:30 against SM Shing Chung.

Update: 30 March 2011

Cagers are at the brink of their first KK District Championship! They have defeated Tsung Wah Suwa 53 - 25 and Shing Chung 41 - 32.  They only need to win against Tsung Wah esok. Shing Chung has beaten Tsung Wah by 8 points in the morning.


Update: 31 March 2011


Cagers 2011 did what previous Cagers failed to do, they are the KK Champion after beating Tsung Wah Secondary 35 - 27. Cagers first MSSD KK District Champion, finally....


Now, they have to do what previous 13 Cagers did, win the PHT! All the best boys. Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the sky!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Friendly vs Sam Min, Teluk Intan

Cagers lost their friendly game against SMJK (C) Sam min, Teluk Intan 48 - 71 on friday 25 March.  It was a good exposure and experience playing against the full court pressure.  The Cagers learnt a few lessons during the game: how to execute a good pick and roll, handle the full court pressure and playing without a proper coach (The coach was in KL, attending a personal business).

They will be playing in their MSSD this coming week, hopefully they will manage to win the ever elusive District Championship!  Good luck boys.....

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Schedule PHT in Seremban

Received the Piala Hamdan 2011 schedule from Medi 84 (thanks a lot, Medi).
Cagers were grouped together with SEMASHUR and SMSTMFP.  This is the 3rd consecutive year we are grouped together with SEMASHUR. Cagers lost in 2009, won twice in 2010.  This year would be interesting.  For the first time in Q4G history, we have a good average height of Cagers 2011.  Most of them are taller than me ( I must have shrunk with age!).  They have 4 of them can touch the Ring! Previously we have 2 at the most (correct me if I'm wrong).
Now they have to prove their potential on the court.  All the best Cagers 2011
HARI KECEMERLANGAN SEKOLAH BERASRAMA PENUH KE-38
PERINGKAT KEBANGSAAN 2011
Tel : 06-7625351 Faks : 06-7619906 Emel : hksbp2011@gmail.com Web : www.hksbp.tkc.edu.my
BOLA KERANJANG LELAKI
BIL
WAKIL
SEKOLAH
1
Johan Zon Tengah
SMS HULU SELANGOR
2
Johan Zon Utara
THE MALAY COLLEGE
3
Johan Zon Selatan
SEKOLAH DATO’ ABDUL RAZAK
4
Johan Zon Timur
SMS SULTAN HJ AHMAD SHAH
5
Zon SQL
SMS KUCHING
6
Naib Johan Zon Tengah
SMS KUALA SELANGOR
7
Naib Johan Zon Utara
SEKOLAH TUANKU ABDUL RAHMAN
8
Naib Johan Zon Selatan
SBPI SELANDAR
9
Naib Johan Zon Timur
SMS TENGKU MUHAMMAD FARIS PETRA

PEMBAHAGIAN KUMPULAN LELAKI ( PUSINGAN AWAL )
KUMPULAN A
KUMPULAN B
KUMPULAN C
A1
SAINSKU
B1
THE MALAY COLLEGE
C1
SEMSAS
A2
STAR
B2
SEMASHUR
C2
SDAR
A3
SBPI SELANDAR
B3
SMSTMFP
C3
KUSESS

PEMBAHAGIAN KUMPULAN LELAKI ( PUSINGAN KEDUA )
KUMPULAN X
KUMPULAN Y
X1

Y1

X2

Y2

X3

Y3

( Kumpulan X 1 Johan, Kumpulan Y 2 Johan )



JADUAL PERTANDINGAN BOLA KERANJANG LELAKI
TARIKH
NO
PUSINGAN
MASA
KUMP
PERLAWANAN
GLG
24 MEI 2011
( SELASA )
1
AWAL
8.00 am
A
A1
LWN
A2
SASER 1
2
AWAL
8.00 am
B
B1
LWN
B2
SASER 2
3
AWAL
8.00 am
C
C1
LWN
C2
TKC 1
4
AWAL
3.00 pm
A
A2
LWN
A3
SASER 1
5
AWAL
3.00 pm
B
B2
LWN
B3
SASER 2
6
AWAL
3.00 pm
C
C2
LWN
C3
TKC 1
25 MEI 2011
( RABU )
7
AWAL
9.15 am
A
A3
LWN
A1
SASER 1
8
AWAL
9.15 am
B
B3
LWN
B1
SASER 2
9
AWAL
9.15 am
C
C3
LWN
C1
TKC 1
10
KEDUA
3.00 pm
X
X3
LWN
X1
SASER 1
11
KEDUA
3.00 pm
Y
Y3
LWN
Y1
SASER 2
12
KEDUA
7.30 pm
X
X2
LWN
X3
NSCRC
13
KEDUA
9.00 pm
Y
Y2
LWN
Y3
NSCRC
26 MEI 2011
( KHAMIS )
14
KEDUA
8.00 am
X
X1
LWN
X2
SASER 1
15
KEDUA
8.00 am
Y
Y1
LWN
Y2
SASER 2
16
SEPARUH
AKHIR
4.00 pm

JOHAN X
LWN
NAIB JOHAN Y
SASER 1
17
4.00 pm

JOHAN Y
LWN
NAIB JOHAN X
SASER 2
27 MEI 2011
(JUMAAT )
18
AKHIR
8.00 am

MENANG 16

MENANG 17
TKC 1