Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Tuskegee looks to stay perfect and spoil Alabama A&M’s homecoming
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By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Coming off a loss to Southern in the Southwestern Athletic Conference on Sept. 16, Alabama A&M faced a stiff test entering its last game five days later. Playing on Thursday, Sept. 21, meant … Continue reading
Relax. A few losses won’t diminish Coach Prime’s shine
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Before we begin, I’d like to welcome newbies who jumped aboard this Coach Prime Bandwagon as it’s bulldozing sports and pop culture. Many of you never imagined staying up to watch such a … Continue reading
Grambling State uses ground game to pound Texas Southern
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Grambling State and Texas Southern took turns on the scoreboard Saturday in their Southwestern Athletic Conference clash. Neither team put up points without a response from the opponent. Back and forth they went, … Continue reading
Grambling opens conference play by hosting Texas Southern
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Now in his fifth season at Texas Southern, head football coach Clarence McKinney has overseen gradual improvement in the victory column. His team went from zero wins in his first two years, to … Continue reading
It’s hard to be a Black head football coach
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Among the wildly popular Nike merch that’s inspired by Deion Sanders and running out of stock are shirts that read: “I ain’t hard 2 find.” That’s easy for him to say. Media encircles … Continue reading
Bowie State fends off Shaw in home opener of official new era
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) BOWIE, Md. –The crowd for Bowie State’s home opener was slow to arrive Saturday and barely seated for a game-defining special teams play. But the Bulldogs’ side was packed at the end on … Continue reading
Football divides the sexes (and races), but women are making space
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Facebook gives users 11 options for noting their relationship status, choices that include married, single, and engaged. We must select the eighth alternative to honestly describe our relationship with the NFL. It’s complicated. … Continue reading
Tennessee State survives wild finish against Arkansas-Pine Bluff
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Facing a new opponent in the Southern Heritage Classic for the first time since 1993, Tennessee State prevailed to snap its three-game losing streak in the event. But the closing minutes Saturday night … Continue reading
TSU, Ark-Pine Bluff seek first victory in Southern Heritage Classic
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) For those who don’t know better, particularly lifelong northerners, the Southern Heritage Classic sounds like it might not be welcoming to Black people. But, in fact, it’s among the longest-running and most impactful … Continue reading
Deion Sanders dismantles hypocrisy while leading CU out of the dark
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) In his New York Times bestseller, “The Cruelty is The Point,” Adam Serwer makes the case that President Trump and his supporters find community in the suffering of those they hate and fear. … Continue reading
