‘It was an insult to UV’

(This is the part of the full statement of UV team manager Samsam Gullas on the NBTC controversy)

After carefully studying the footage during game 2 of NBTC Championship, it can be seen that Mr. ( Justin Jake) Rosete intentionally inflicted an unsportsmanlike foul against (Andrew) Velasco, a player who had eight stitches on his chin as well...At the end of the day, I decided that there was clear intention to hurt Velasco. First of all, he didn’t have the ball and secondly, there wasn’t even a scramble for anything, it was deliberately done.

I want the public to know that Rosete is suspended and is out of Game 3 of the NBTC championship. His scholarship is hereby revoked and canceled, although he will be allowed, for academic purposes, to attend classes until March.

It is very frustrating, as the team manager, because I have given him too many chances to rebuild himself, make him a better player, make him a better person, and inculcate in him sportsmanship but maybe his heart is not into it.

I also urge the public to show some restraint and caution in discrediting UV as an institution because when Mr. Rosete inflicted the injury to another player, he ceased to be a member of the Baby Green Lancer. I assure everyone that the management and coaching staff are doing its best to teach our players humility, good sportsmanship and all the characters needed to succeed in their chosen field of endeavor, as well as, in life. Mr. Rosete’s conduct does not reflect that of a true Visayanian. He made a mockery of himself by insulting the league, the fans and UV.

I also urge the public to show some restraint and caution in discrediting UV as an institution SAMSAM GULLAS