Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Took a while, but Wizards finally wilting without Wall
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Earlier this month, the Wizards were among a few teams yet to suffer a three-game losing streak this season, despite missing John Wall for 26 contests at that point. Now, with Wall … Continue reading
As for minor-league football, I’ll wait till it’s major
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) First, an admission. My father isn’t a legendary figure in sports broadcasting history. I didn’t build a Hall of Fame career as an NFL general manager or a Super Bowl champion. I … Continue reading
NCAA tourney’s opening rounds a great distraction from sordidness
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The NCAA men’s basketball tournament got exactly what it needed from the opening rounds. Bizarre blowouts. Crazy comebacks. Fantastic finishes. Sensational stories. Unbelievable upsets. For 96 hours, the federal probe faded into … Continue reading
For a great life with deep pockets, best to be in the pocket
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) There has never been a bad time to be the quarterback. From pee wees to the pros, they enjoy a certain cachet that’s unattainable at other positions. QBs are the most … Continue reading
Escaping D.C. an understandable goal
By DERON SNYDER (as published on 106.7 The Fan) There are two options when finding yourself in a workplace you’re not crazy about. You can gripe and moan about the environment, clearly expressing your unhappiness for the duration of you … Continue reading
NFL’s sexual-orientation questions deserve a flag for encroachment
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Making prospective employees uncomfortable is a big deal for NFL teams at the Scouting Combine. So here are a few questions that might accomplish that feat without, you know, breaking the … Continue reading
You thought it was over? Haha! Cousins Is Leaving But Debate Isn’t
By DERON SNYDER (as published on 106.7 The Fan) Look, we still talk about Robert Griffin III in Washington, six years after he arrived in Washington and four years after he left. Using that scale as a guide, I figure … Continue reading
Even more so this year, Madness not limited to March
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) March Madness is upon us once again. And as usual, buzzers aren’t the only things being beat. It happens every season as college basketball’s big tournament approaches. Topics other than fantastic … Continue reading
Griffin’s goal to reach NFL one-handed is more than a notion
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Can you conceive being without your left hand since childhood? Can you envision the various reactions from classmates, some mean-spirited and perhaps some kind, but all of them curious? Can you … Continue reading
LeBron stays in line of fire but critics shooting blanks
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) “When you come at the king, you best not miss.” – Omar from “The Wire” Shots at LeBron James have been plentiful during his fabled 15-year career. But they haven’t stopped … Continue reading
