Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Offensive threats like Lamar Jackson make NFL life twice as nice
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times Fran Tarkenton retired nearly 40 years ago, having led the NFL in passing yardage (3,468) his final season. Steve Young hung ‘em up 20 years ago, departing with a career passing … Continue reading
Bennett giveback cuts against coaching’s grain
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) I suspect several college coaches would like to have a word with Virginia’s Tony Bennett. The Cavaliers’ men’s basketball coach knowingly violated his association’s unwritten rules, the unspoken agreement that members … Continue reading
Washington’s offensive malaise goes unabated against Dallas
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER, Md. – At least Washington’s offense has the season-opening first half to remember. The number of forgettable quarters since then is now six and counting. The ‘Skins’ scintillating 30 minutes … Continue reading
Lawmakers finally see the light, try to right an NCAA wrong
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Three cheers for the California State Assembly. Select college athletes have tried standing up against the NCAA syndicate. For the most part, those individuals were swatted down like pesky flies. Incremental … Continue reading
Injury forces Gruden’s hand, not his heart, on Peterson
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) After showing contempt for Adrian Peterson before Sunday’s loss at Philadelphia, Redskins coach Jay Gruden doubled down on the disrespect afterward, claiming that having the future Hall of Famer in uniform … Continue reading
‘Skins go halfway before Philly puts them in their place
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) PHILADELPHIA – Washington got off to a fast start Sunday in its season opener against Philadelphia. The home team took a while to get in gear, perhaps due to excessive confidence … Continue reading
MLB games on YouTube are nice, but far from enough
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) I don’t envy commissioner Rob Manfred and his fellow MLB decision-makers, trying to make baseball more appealing to younger fans while not alienating older fans. The goals appear diametrically opposed at … Continue reading
Poundings for paydays put college football in ugly spot
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Mike Locksley passed his first big test as Maryland’s head football coach: He didn’t get UNLV’d. The Terrapins played host to Howard over the weekend and pounded the visitors in a … Continue reading
NCAA hit Va. Tech lineman with low blow in transfer ruling
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The National Collegiate Athletic Association cares about colleges a whole lot more than it cares about athletes. No debate there. The only shock is how often the organization goes above and … Continue reading
Luck seeks better place in life without football’s pain
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) There are two schools of thought regarding quarterback Andrew Luck’s sudden and shocking retirement from the NFL. One is an enlightened view that values intellect over emotion and considers everything we … Continue reading
