Author Archives: Deron Snyder
For DC’s NFL team, jokes extend beyond the field, to the field itself
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By DERON SNYDER (as published on 106.7 The Fan) It’s not bad enough that Washington’s last back-to-back playoff appearances were 1991-92. It’s not bad enough that the franchise has won 10 games just three times since Dan Snyder’s purchase in1999. It’s … Continue reading
Giants-Skins snoozer was about more than just tryptophan
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER – Where’s the flex schedule when you need it? I know, I know. It would never work for Thanksgiving. The NFL only switches games scheduled for Sunday, moving them in or … Continue reading
Attitude of gratitude: Giving thanks for Embiid, Kyrie, Kaep & more
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Birthdays are the most common method for noting our individual orbits around the sun. Collectively, we reflect and celebrate our treks when New Year’s Eve slides into New Year’s Day. While I … Continue reading
Washington did it before, can do it again
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) No, Washington doesn’t scare any of its remaining opponents. But the feeling is mutual when looking at the schedule. The Skins have every reason to believe a 10-6 record is possible, which … Continue reading
Still in shock after Washington lets win slip away against New Orleans
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Washington wasn’t supposed to win Sunday’s game at New Orleans. Washington didn’t win Sunday’s game at New Orleans. We’re exactly where we expected to be, staring at a 4-6 team with playoff … Continue reading
Success a snap for Harris of Atlanta Falcons & Auburn University
By DERON SNYDER The initials that indicate football positions are well known. QB for quarterback and LB for linebacker. DE for defensive end and WR for wide receiver. P for punter and K for kicker. But if you want … Continue reading
Crump convinced that Lyles is best choice for State’s Attorney
By HOWARD MANN GLENN DALE – Attorney Benjamin Crump, nationally renowned for his work in social justice cases involving Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown Jr., and Tamir Rice, among others, had a warning Saturday for his audience at Glenn Dale … Continue reading
Hate AND Appreciate: Grayson Allen makes it fun again for Duke
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Hate is a strong word, used only figuratively in this space because the emotion means something else in a sports sense. It’s not true, genuine animosity toward certain athletes or teams; it’s … Continue reading
NFL needs more caution, less carelessness on concussions
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) “Upon further review …” We’re accustomed to hearing those words when NFL referees turn on their microphones and announce what they’ve concluded from replay. Calls are confirmed, calls are reversed, and sometimes … Continue reading
Washington’s inconsistency reflects a truly average NFL team
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER, Md. – On any given Sunday, an injury-ravaged team can fly across the country with less than a full game-day roster and defeat a presumptive Super Bowl contender in one of … Continue reading
