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UAAP apologizes for calling NU Bulldogs ‘overrated’

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The UAAP on July 22 made waves on social media--not for the results of the Sunday double-header, but for a tweet

MANILA, Philippines – The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) on July 22 made waves on social media–not for the results of the Sunday double-header, but for a tweet. 

Following Ateneo’s thrashing of the NU Bulldogs, the UAAP Online Media Bureau (@UAAPSeason75) tweeted that the National University (NU) team is “overrated.” 

Is NU 'overrated?' This tweet from an intern says the team is. 

The tweet immediately garnered reactions from social media, prompting the online media bureau to apologize. The original tweet has since been deleted. 

Here’s what the UAAP account tweeted following the backlash: 

UAAP apologizes for ‘overrated’ comment

Storified by Rappler · Sun, Jul 22 2012 05:25:08

Apologies for the ‘overrated’ comment. An intern from UE was operating the account during the Ateneo-NU game. The comment is uncalled for..UAAP Season 75
…and does not reflect the UAAP’s stand on the game. We will enforce guidelines tighter next time and ensure that no such comment be made..UAAP Season 75
…again. To all UAAP fans, we apologize for the mistake. – UAAP Online Media BureauUAAP Season 75
Their first apology was also met with criticism, prompting them to tweet again:
Again, no intention to offend anyone by naming where the intern came from. Just clearing that the one who posted the tweet is not from ADMU.UAAP Season 75
@UAAPSportsTV is ABS-CBN’s UAAP account. The account that tweeted "overrated" is @UAAPSeason75, wc is the account handled by media bureau.UAAP Sports TV
Again, thanks everyone for your support to #UAAP75! We hope to be of better service to you in the coming games. #UnbreakableUAAP Season 75
 

 

What do you think of the UAAP’s Twitter snafu? Let us know in the comments section below. -Rappler.com

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