Author Archives: Deron Snyder
In the NFL, scared money doesn’t make money
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Old habits die hard, even when we hate them and clamor for their demise. No matter how much we complain and wish they didn’t exist, we often find ourselves embracing and … Continue reading
Skins defense finds comfort level as closers
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) After beating Carolina two weeks ago, Washington cornerback Josh Norman noted that the home team started the game on defense and ended the game on defense. “That’s what you want,” he … Continue reading
Gruden needs more up his sleeve than A.P.
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER – Adrian Peterson is making Jay Gruden lazy. Who needs drive, ingenuity and creativity, when you can trade those in for the luxury of handing off to an age-defying runner … Continue reading
Wizards’ best shot in the Wall-Beal era has arrived
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Welcome to a new NBA season, where a “vacancy” signs hangs atop the Eastern Conference. The team that occupied the penthouse for eight years remains in the building. But it was … Continue reading
Protests by Tommie Smith, John Carlos still resonate 50 years later
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Fifty years ago on Oct.16, Tommie Smith and John Carlos walked to the podium to accept their respective gold and silver medals after the 200-meter sprint at the Olympic Games in … Continue reading
Skins’ D responds against Panthers, team must overcome adversity
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER – Now comes the real test for Washington’s NFL team. This upcoming week will challenge players to dig deep and search their souls. They’ll have to look in the mirror, stare … Continue reading
Misery loves company and Jay Gruden poised to join the list
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) It appears that Jay Gruden’s tenure in Washington won’t end well. At least he’ll have plenty of company to commiserate with him. His immediate predecessor, Mike Shanahan, left a pile of burnt … Continue reading
UFC fracas won’t happen again, but it didn’t hurt, either
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) There are two schools of thought about the fracas that ensued following UFC 229’s main event Saturday night in Las Vegas. One, the post-match melee – with Khabib Nurmagomedov in the crowd … Continue reading
NCAA amateurism policies are the real federal fraud case
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The FBI calls them “bribes.” I prefer to call them “signing bonuses.” Those discrepant views just might determine your stance on what happens in college basketball. But none of us should … Continue reading
Next contracts for Bryce Harper, Le’Veon Bell keep us guessing
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *WHY THE NATS SHOULD OVERPAY BRYCE HARPER. Outfield is far from Washington’s most pressing … Continue reading
