Sparkplug Ligeralde Motivates Self, Team to Title

Ligeralde is known for his

energetic and jubilant style

of play.

Jeremy Lin came to fame in the NBA in early 2012.  It's over 18 months later, and Dribbling Seamen shooting guard Aaron Ligeralde looks to cement his place in Clarke University Intramural (CUI) history in much the same manner.  Looking to Lin's talent, Ligeralde sees himself capable of achieving "Linsanity."  Ligeralde and Lin have been rumored to come from the same line of descendants, though this has never been confirmed.  Regardless, Ligeralde is seeking to impress their peoples with solid intramural play.

"I want to be the next 'Linsanity,'" said Ligeralde.  "My idol is Jeremy Lin because skill doesn't matter, heart does.  If you have heart in God you can do anything."

Ligeralde's leadership style is always apparent.  The self-proclaimed "team spirit captain" stresses the team's will to win and their heart for the game.

"Our biggest strength is we got heart," continued the excitable Ligeralde.  Ligeralde went on also about the relationship and dynamic that he and fellow Asian Patrick Cristi have attained.  "Me and Patrick are the smallest dudes on the team, but we push the pace because size don't matter except for Anson."

Anson Lindsey is listed at 6'4".

"But no really," carried on Ligeralde.  "We push hard because we got big hearts."

As read in the last NIA blog post, leadership is one of the issues the team has heading into opening night.  However, Ligeralde is looking to change that.

"My personal goal is to lose 20 pounds and win that championship, baby," said Ligeralde.  "I want to keep the team positive. I know I'm not that skilled but I'll do my part to keep everyone excited.

The biggest issue personally for Ligeralde and one of the biggest story lines for the team this preseason, is that there have been several trade rumors floating around the market with a deal between the Dribbling Seamen and an unnamed team.  Many people have began to question his ability to stay focused and able to perform amid the rumors.

"Man I ain't being traded," said a defiant Ligeralde, affectionately known as A.J.  "I know I belong on this team."