THIS TIGER isn’t going anywhere.
Coach Pido Jarencio has dismissed rumors that he would leave the Tigers after four years to join National University (NU) Bulldogs.
“I love UST,” he said in Filipino.
Jarencio, a former Glowing Goldie who took the coaching cudgels from Reonel Parado in 2006, was responsible for the Tigers’ miracle of a championship in his first year. But a string of heartbreakers afterward led to speculation that he was on his way out last year. It didn’t help that he, himself admitted that he was unsure of his status as UST coach.
Articles from daily broadsheets Business Mirror and Manila Bulletin claimed Jarencio, was set to replace Bulldogs coach Manny Dandan. Reports also mentioned the coach being fired by UST.
Jarencio confirmed he received good offers from NU, but said he preferred to stick it out with his alma mater.
“There have been some offers but I never thought of leaving UST unless they don’t want me here anymore,” he said.
Fr. Ermito de Sagon, Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA) director, refused to comment on the Tigers’ dismal performance after their 2006 championship.
“There’s nothing to talk about his performance, what matters is that he [Jarencio] is here and he’s staying with us [UST],” he said.
