Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Renowned Cafritz art collection on exhibit at Duke Ellington School
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WASHINGTON – Duke Ellington School of the Arts co-founder Peggy Cooper Cafritz died in February, but her contributions to the school and world at large live on. She bequeathed about 250 pieces – one-third of her acclaimed art collection – … Continue reading
If the Nationals can only keep one, the choice is clear
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Funny how a World Series title can change your perspective. Before the Washington Nationals embarked on an epic postseason run, fans pulled hair and gnashed teeth fretting about the possible departures … Continue reading
Moving forward with Haskins as starter is the only rational move
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Ready or not, there he was. The Redskins finally started rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Sunday and – surprise! – the earth kept spinning on its axis. The team didn’t implode. … Continue reading
New York Jets rival ‘Skins in first-rate NFL dysfunction
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Don’t look now, but Washington has a contender for the crown, a challenger for the title of NFL’s most dysfunctional organization. Have you considered the New York Jets? Their fans must … Continue reading
Digitized strike zones can reduce umpire blunders
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Mathematical psychologist Anatol Rapoport, a founder of general systems theory, once used an amusing baseball anecdote to illustrate knowledge certainty. One umpire said, “Some is strikes and some is balls, and I … Continue reading
Astros use role reversal to pull off Game 3 victory
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The Houston Astros didn’t look much like themselves in dropping two World Series games at home. So they resembled the Washington Nationals a bit in Game 3. During his interview session … Continue reading
Smart, analytical Astros? How about dumb, caveman Astros
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Houston has been lauded for its acumen in analytics, its ability to gather and dissect data in determining the best moves – on and off the field. The Astros’ new-school approach, … Continue reading
Having popularized tanking, Astros shouldn’t win another title
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The Washington Nationals need to beat the Houston Astros in the World Series. Not just for 94-year-old Ted Lerner and the ownership group he formed to bring baseball back to D.C. … Continue reading
With ‘Skins’ season already a washout, 49ers enjoy pool party
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER, Md. – The San Francisco 49ers came to FedEx Field Sunday and Bay Area weather tagged along. With conditions to remind them of home – wet, windy and chilly – … Continue reading
Sports can make years in the wilderness perfectly okay
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Not everything is worth the wait. Folks can spend hours waiting in line to enter a new establishment but proceed to have a terrible time once inside. A person can invest … Continue reading
