Author Archives: Deron Snyder
This is your brain on football: They can’t remember; we can’t forget
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) The arms are the first thing we notice. When NFL players are concussed and prone on the field, sometimes an arm remains upright, frozen in suspended animation as if attached to a … Continue reading
Wizards could use less tell, more show
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Instructive occasions and teachable moments abound in life. But they’re worthless unless we’re smart enough to recognize them and wise enough to glean the lessons. Take, for instance, the Washington Wizards. They … Continue reading
Washington showed true grit in Seattle
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Before Washington took the field against Seattle, the verdict was in on coach Jay Gruden’s team. It was gritty and resilient, filled with toughness and strong character. There were no signs of … Continue reading
Harper might leave Nats in 2018 but bigger problem if Rizzo goes
By DERON SNYDER Outfielder Bryce Harper, the 25-year-old phenom with Rookie of the Year and MVP trophies already on his shelf, could sign the largest contract in MLB history next year if he enters free agency and leaves Washington. … Continue reading
New Nats manager has no wiggle room on expectations
By DERON SNYDER The Washington Nationals aren’t asking much of their new skipper, no, not at all. Dave Martinez has never been a manager but he has a simple edict in his new job: Win the World Series. He … Continue reading
Not always political, correctness usually just correct
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times First, a concession. Yes, we live in an age of instant offense, where seemingly minor infractions of appropriate behavior can make some folks apoplectic. Yes, an entire subset appears eager to … Continue reading
Washington suffers too many injuries, mistakes to beat Dallas
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) LANDOVER – When your team isn’t great and labors to be classified as good, it must contend with a few, inescapable truths every week. The margin for error doesn’t include many turnovers, … Continue reading
Joe Giradi should run from Nats job as fast and far as possible
By DERON SNYDER (as published on 106.7 The Fan) The Washington Nationals have tremendous curb appeal. You admire the manicured lawn and meticulous landscaping. You imagine relaxing on the expansive front porch or spacious deck out back. The paint is … Continue reading
Lyles helps Prince George’s win $1.3 million to fight human trafficking
By HOWARD MANN Only two counties in the U.S. received a special three-year grant from the Department of Justice to coordinate the fight against human trafficking. One is Orange County in California. The other is Prince George’s County in Maryland, where … Continue reading
Lyles continues to fight against sexual harassment
By HOWARD MANN Few things upset Mike Lyles more than harassment and abuse of women and children. He has dedicated his life to public service and protecting those who are preyed upon. So he’s incredulous when he hears anyone … Continue reading
