Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Former Washington QB Campbell recalls “a whole bunch of crazy”
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By DERON SNYDER For the most part, observers have been shaking their heads about Washington’s NFL team since the turn of the century. Owner Dan Snyder’s tenure has been marked by blunder after travesty after embarrassment, giving the franchise a … Continue reading
Homers and strikeouts are way up, but MLB action is way down
By DERON SNYDER Like bombs and long runs in football, and dunks and three-pointers in basketball, everyone loves home runs and strikeouts in baseball. Regarding the latter, you better love them. The game is offering little else these days, all … Continue reading
Ewing needs long, quick strides to catch up to Turgeon
By DERON SNYDER On Monday afternoon, Coach Patrick Ewing announced that Louis Orr, Robert Kirby and Akbar Waheed would form his men’s basketball staff at Georgetown. Monday evening, Baltimore-area forward Jalen Smith announced his commitment to Maryland, giving coach Mark … Continue reading
Not in Knick of time, but Jackson’s exit better late than never
By DERON SNYDER As a native New Yorker and lifelong Knicks fan, joyous occasions surrounding pro basketball have been scarce. I was 11 and oblivious when they won their last NBA title. The two Finals since then left a slew … Continue reading
G-League, not Arena League, should be an A-plus for DC
By DERON SNYDER There’s nothing minor about the Washington metro area as a producer of basketball talent. The region isn’t too shabby in football, either. Major-college rosters in both sports are well-stocked with players from the DMV. Two of Washington’s … Continue reading
No rest – or room – for the weary in NBA’s super-charged offseason
By DERON SNYDER Baseball’s hot-stove league is a tin can over a campfire compared to the NBA’s microwave since the playoffs ended. The title chase has morphed seamlessly into the offseason, faster than Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sullied his team’s … Continue reading
Battle of summer extravaganzas – fight vs. race – too close to call
By DERON SNYDER It promises to be a spectacle of unprecedented proportions. Two champions facing each other, but only one in his natural environment. A match that appears lopsided and an outcome that seems obvious. Widespread buzz and interest among … Continue reading
Well-deserved promotion gives Doug Williams what he sought
By DERON SNYDER Doug Williams worked toward becoming an NFL general manager for two decades. He’d probably be one today if a different franchise issued his paychecks. But the job matters more than the title. That’s why he proposed becoming … Continue reading
Reaction to Doug Williams in new job is not about him
By DERON SNYDER Our initial impulse was to smirk and it had nothing to do with Doug Williams himself. We didn’t belittle Williams’ promotion to Washington’s senior vice president of player personnel based on his resume. The derision wasn’t aimed … Continue reading
Cousins’ contract talks particularly interesting to Carr, Stafford
By DERON SNYDER The Fourth of July is Independence Day but Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins might have to wait an additional week this year before celebrating his freedom – in one form or another. Either a contract extension will be … Continue reading
