Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Olympic Opener No Problem For Team USA
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By DERON SNYDER The U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team needed a good challenge Sunday in its opening game against France because the next two opponents are lightly regarded Tunisia and Nigeria, which could lose by 70 points combined. The two … Continue reading
NBA Vet’s Fatherhood Book a Slam Dunk
By DERON SNYDER Etan Thomas is on a mission. While the 6-foot-9 forward would like to resume his 11-year NBA careerafter sitting out last season, his new quest has nothing to do with rebounds and blocked shots. It’s about affection … Continue reading
Olympic Spirit Lags As Opening Ceremony Nears
By DERON SNYDER Let the games begin and let the foolishness end. Here’s hoping the Opening Ceremony on Friday night starts a better spell for the London Olympics. Because getting into the spirit has been challenging thus far. Perhaps the … Continue reading
Joe Paterno’s Loss Puts Eddie Robinson Back Ahead
By DERON SNYDER We all know the media can be, uh, funny sometimes when it comes to why and how someone is highlighted and someone else isn’t. A perfect example just happened involving Penn State’s late football coach Joe Paterno … Continue reading
Nittany Lions On Menu For Feeding Frenzy
By DERON SNYDER The Nittany Lions, severely wounded by the NCAA’s blast, are down. Naturally, buzzards are in the midst of circling overhead. It won’t be long before the pecking begins, and Penn State’s recruiting efforts are ripped to shreds. … Continue reading
Hammer Falls Just Right On Penn State
By DERON SNYDER The “death penalty” would’ve been more merciful for Penn State’s football program. Instead of being hooked up to tubes and machines and continuing to exist with a pitiful quality of life, Penn State would’ve suffered less if … Continue reading
NCAA Culture Won’t Blink At Penn State Penalty
By DERON SNYDER In penalizing Penn State for its role in the child sex-abuse case involving Jerry Sandusky, NCAA President Mark Emmert sent a message to other schools whose approach to sports might be off-balance. While most cases involve infractions … Continue reading
Knicks Blow Chance To Capitalize On ‘Linsanity’
By DERON SNYDER If 100 people were asked whether the New York Knicks were smart to let Jeremy Lin leave for the Houston Rockets, half might say yes. The other half would be correct, though, because Lin meant more to … Continue reading
Fathers Get Big Assist From NBA Vet Etan Thomas
By DERON SNYDER Former Washington Wizards forward Etan Thomas was a youngster when he came home one day and found his mother watching an “ABC Afterschool Special.” Tears welled in her eyes as she listened to depressing statistics about kids … Continue reading
Dez Bryant Must Be Woozy Or Something
By DERON SNYDER Maybe the side effects of NFL football are getting to Dez Bryant. Maybe he suffered a concussion that went undiagnosed last season. Or maybe he fell and bumped his head while engaged in some other activity. Whatever … Continue reading
