Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Jon Gruden’s brand A-plus, but his coaching could be grade inflation
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Jon Gruden’s legend is built primarily on Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl team 15 years ago. That’s an awfully long shelf life. He left the Bucs after the 2008 season and slid … Continue reading
Skins and ‘Hard Knocks’ make a great fit
By DERON SNYDER (as published on 106.7 The Fan) If the NFL and HBO want compelling drama with a dash of dysfunction for the next edition of “Hard Knocks,” there’s no choice better than Washington. The Skins will feature a … Continue reading
NCAA president disses athletes again with faulty reasoning
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Mark Emmert has said a multitude of ridiculous things in the seven years he’s been president of the NCAA. Most of his crazy talk has involved the sham of “amateurism” and … Continue reading
QBs the only story in NY vs. DC on New Year’s Eve
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Two quarterbacks who might be elsewhere next season, leading two teams going nowhere this season, faced off on a bitterly cold day at MetLife Stadium. That really … Continue reading
Upon further review, keep ’em coming
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) No one is perfect. Not players or coaches, owners or GMs, ushers or vendors. And certainly not referees. The chances of every call in every game being correct, are roughly the … Continue reading
Wizards still trick-or-treat after Christmas win
By DERON SNYDER (as published on 106.7 The Fan) Thoughts of the 47-point loss to Utah or the 35-point loss to Brooklyn weren’t dancing through Wizards fans’ heads on Christmas. But visions of those nightmarish outcomes haven’t faded completely from … Continue reading
‘All of the above’ behind drop in NFL interest
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Books can’t be judged solely by their covers and news articles can’t be judged solely by their headlines. But the fact is we consume far more titles than actual articles, only … Continue reading
Washington gives fans a gift in home finale
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER – It was the night before Christmas and all through the DMV, fans wondered what Washington would leave under their tree. Would the season’s final home game bring a coal-like … Continue reading
NFL owners on alert after Richardson scandal
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Me too? That’s what NFL owners should ask themselves as the current events make “stick to sports” impossible. The outside world has crashed their party and beat up one of their … Continue reading
Can’t blame Bryce Harper if he decides to leave
By DERON SNYDER (as published on 106.7 The Fan) Washington has been Bryce Harper’s home since he reached the major leagues. The team has been successful. He enjoys the city and has a good relationship with management. Those are the … Continue reading
