Daily Archives: October 28, 2009

“I Did Me.”

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The other day I was at Verizon Center for a Mystics related meeting. As I went to my car in the parking lot, I saw Gilbert Arenas. We talked for a few moments.

I said, “Hi Gil. You lost some weight? Tell me your secret ’cause you look great.”

Gil says, “What do I look like? What kind of animal?”

I say, ”A panther!”

Gil laughs, gives me a pound and says, ”Yes, that is what I am and I am gonna pounce. I am a proud black panther!”Was he ever last night! Kudos to the team for winning its opener on the road against a tough Dallas team. I am very happy for the Pollin family and for Abe. Way to go.

Like a Playoff Game

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That was a fun game. It was an intense and physical game and a game where we stood up and were counted and where the music was playing in the locker room afterwards.

Two games against the Flyers and their vaunted and expensive and excellent defense and we have put up 9 goals. And we now have 3 of 4 points in two games. The Flyers are scary good. We ain’t so bad though either, eh?

I am very proud of Jose Theodore. I thought he was a true difference maker last night.

Thank you Caps fans for being loud and proud last night for a rainy weekday game. That was a lot of fun. We must get our power play back on track. We must defend short-handed better. We must bury more of our chances but we have now won five in a row. So take the two points and smile just a bit.

Some comments:

  • I was shocked to see who I thought was a huge Caps fan - a season ticket holder of ours and someone who always wears red – wearing a Flyers jersey last night. He looked “conflicted” at the end of the game as his seatmates were laughing at him and explained to me his split allegiances. He is always a Caps fan until we play the Flyers.
  • We were down 2-0 when I left the Owner’s box and sat with my friend Scott who once was homeless. We chatted and as we sat together the Caps scored twice to tie the game. Do you believe in karma? Way to go Scott!
  • As I look at my email inbox today, I received six emails during the game when we were down 2-0 from some of our fans. Here are some of my favorites: “You can’t win with Jose in goal against a team like the Flyers.” (Jose was First Star of the game.) “Nick looks soft and scared. He is a baby playing against men out there.” (Backstrom had 4 points, a goal and 3 assists, and was Second Star of the game.) “The Flyers are bigger, tougher and edgier than you. They are exposing all of your weaknesses right now.” (We won 4-2. Thank you.)

Keep the faith. Enjoy the ride. TRY to be happy. Go Caps!