Capitals vs Toronto

Last Sunday I went to see the Caps take on Toronto. I haven't been to many Capitals games over the past couple years. Truth is I am still bitterly disappointed in this team since they, as the league's best team in 2010, collapsed to the Montreal Canadiens in seven games in the first round of the playoffs. The 2010 team was the best in Caps history and were poised to win the Stanley Cup. Instead they blew a 3 games to 1 series lead. Then last year after winning the regular season Eastern Conference championship, they failed to show up in a second round series vs Tampa Bay and were swept out in four games. Yet another disappointment. For those keeping score, Tampa Bay has won the last eight playoff games these two have played since the Caps took a 2 games to 0 series lead in 2003.

I still like the sport, witness the nearly five hours I spent last August in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. But I've probably reached my limit of disappointment with the Caps, who I have followed since the expansion year of 8-67-5 in 1974-75.

Maybe my interest will pick up again one day but I left this game (2-0 Caps) unimpressed.

Right now the Caps are battling for the Southeast Division lead and the eighth overall playoff spot. Can they get it? I don't know and I'm not even spending time following them on TV. The next three weeks will tell but overall, this teams just isn't "must see TV" like it has been in the past. They changed a lot of personnel over the Summer after the Tampa Bay playoff loss. The changes continued in the Fall as they fired the winningest coach in their franchise history (Bruce Boudreau) for a former player with no coaching experience in the NHL.

All that said, enjoy the shots. Probably my last effort with this team for a long time.

Benjamin Visits His Great Grandmother

We stopped by for a visit as Benjamin hasn't seen his Great Grandmother in awhile. He read to her, showed her some of his school work, drew some pictures and gave her a bracelet he made at school. We had a fun visit and promised a return trip in the Spring.



Reading his "All About Penguins" book.


Sharing a laugh


Benjamin and a rather large crystal piece


I like how this came out with the multiple eyes...


Benjamin enjoying his visit


Before we left, Benjamin took a ride on the stair climber

Ben 2011-2012

Benjamin's school year so far. He's doing very well and having a lot of fun!

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George Mason vs Delaware Pictures

Took my family to the Patriot Center again tonight to see George Mason take on Delaware as my boss gave me his tickets. Again, we had a fantastic time and Benjamin is starting to really get into following basketball. A brief recap and some pictures below. For a slideshow, just click on a picture. Enjoy!

George Mason vs Delaware
Ryan Pearson scored 24 points and Mike Morrison scored 17 as George Mason hammered Delaware 89-63.

Pearson was solid for the Patriots (14-5, 6-1 CAA). He had 10 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 blocked shots. The Patriots Byron Allen also contributed to the party with 12 points.

Delaware got off to a slow start, scrapped back but faced a 15 point deficit at the half. Delaware cut the lead to nine early in the second half but George Mason went on a 15-3 run, never panicked and took care of business for the victory.

Devon Sadler led the Blue Hens (7-10, 3-4) with 21 points and Josh Brinkley scored 14 before he fouled out.

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George Mason's Byron Allen




Ryan Pearson was a beast tonight


Sherrod Wright on defense for the Patriots


GMU's Mike Morrison on defense


Patriot defense led by Byron Allen


George Mason was on a roll tonight




Freshman Guard Corey Edwards


Frustrating night for the Blue Hens


GMU for two!


GMU's Mike Morrison




Sherrod Wright





Ryan Pearson photo sequence










Mike Morrison