It’s in the Hair!

PUREFOODS coach Ryan Gregorio’s new hairdo doesn’t only make him taller but also luckier.

If you missed out on PBA action, glad to inform you he’s no longer wearing his usual schoolboy hairstyle.

This new ‘do is what I fondly call the just-got-up-from-bed look.

How many times have you seen Ryan wear it? From my count, he’s worn it six times this conference. The Giants has won 7-of-8, so it must’ve served a good omen.

The Giants almost swept their five assignments in the month of April. They bested Air21, Alaska, Coca-Cola and Ginebra in convincing fashion. Their only loss was against the San Miguel Beermen at the Yñares Gym. Somehow Ryan’s lucky charm couldn’t beat the much stronger Yñares curse. Still, it was an impressive run for the Giants.

But the hairstyle isn’t only affecting Ryan’s coaching. His players wearing the same ‘do have posted remarkable numbers as of late. In the game against Ginebra, James Yap, the alleged fad-maker exploded for 37 points, Marc Pingris registered 17 boards and Roger Yap dished-out 13 assists. All three has recorded career high’s in three different categories.

It might be that Lady Luck liked the hair styled like that.

But for me, the hair is just the base of the iceberg.

Though the management (and the fans) may not be aware of it, having their coach wear the same ‘do as his players is an indication that they have a team with great comradeship, if not, chemistry. They should be proud of the fact that the team is on the same wavelength. You see it (the chemistry) even in the pettiest detail.

It’s always a good sign.

How many times have you seen a coach, having fun, bending down to the level of his players? Some coaches are indifferent and hard-nosed. He’s not. What Ryan has done will remind his boys that he too can learn from them. And they must've truly appreciated the gesture. The results are shown in the win-loss column.

I guess that’s what the hair does. For now, he’ll probably leave it like that.

So if the Giants continue to rack up wins, I won’t be surprised if Governor Rene Pardo himself will comply with the current ‘do.