Author Archives: Deron Snyder
How 2 Black NFL QBs are defying stereotypes and breaking molds
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By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Stereotypes come in all shapes and sizes, from who’s super athletic and takes prison calls from their dad, to who’s super smart and takes advanced STEM classes in college. The problem comes when … Continue reading
Virginia Union grounds and pounds Fayetteville State to win CIAA title
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Styles make fights in boxing, where opponents with certain traits are tailor-made for a champion, but opponents with a different form are threats to the belt holder. The same holds true in football … Continue reading
Va. Union looks to stop Fayetteville State’s bid to repeat in the CIAA
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) When Fayetteville State hired Richard Hayes in December 2015, he sounded like many head coaches who step to the microphone when they’re announced. He wanted his new team to consistently compete for championships. … Continue reading
HBCU shine is cool, but we want that stolen money
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) The 2023 HBCU Week national conference took place in September, near Washington National Airport (never Reagan National), with the theme of “Raising the Bar: Forging Excellence Through Innovation and Leadership.” Activities included an … Continue reading
Virginia Union beats archrival Virginia State for CIAA North title
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Nothing in college football creates higher stakes than a season-ending rivalry game that dates to 1900, played between schools like Virginia Union and Virginia State, a mere 25 miles apart. A win in those … Continue reading
Winless in the SWAC, Pine Bluff looks to get one at Prairie View
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) An old adage among lawyers suggests they should pound the facts or pound the law – whichever works in their favor – and if neither is a strength then pound the table. Football … Continue reading
James Harden’s talent is the key, not hard work and good behavior
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) The older we get, the more we realize a simple truth: Some of the stuff our elders taught us is whack. Sticks and bones break bones, but words never hurt? Please. Cheaters never … Continue reading
Grambling keeps SWAC dreams alive with win over Bethune
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Generally speaking, forcing ball carriers to fumble are positive plays for the defense. Grambling State sustained a huge exception against visiting Bethune-Cookman on Saturday. But the wacky play didn’t matter in the end. … Continue reading
Seeking strong stretch run, Grambling hosts struggling Bethune
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Grambling State’s outlook for this football season was much brighter as September ended. The Tigers had just snapped a five-game losing streak against Prairie View A&M in the State Fair Classic. With the … Continue reading
LeBron not slowing down as he waits up for Bronny and Bryce
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Father Time is undefeated. Nothing’s gonna change that, and no one can stop it. In the end, all he does is win, win, win. But he’s gotta play the long game against LeBron … Continue reading
