Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Sixers rookie Okafor would be wise to seek out vet like Kobe
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By DERON SNYDER On Tuesday, Kobe Bryant visits his hometown for the final time as an NBA player. The Philadelphia Sixers will be on the opposite end of the court, fresh off tying one record for futility and extending another. … Continue reading
Washington takes big step and makes statement versus Giants
By DERON SNYDER LANDOVER, Va. – NFL players and coaches have made a pact, reached a secret agreement on acceptable language when discussing games publicly. The terms of the accord are clear and rarely broken. No single contest is worth … Continue reading
Many reasons to be thankful, including the world of sports
By DERON SNYDER I truly believe that every day should be a day of thanksgiving, though there’s nothing wrong with a holiday where we all stop and count our blessings. I try to give thanks daily for my universal assets … Continue reading
Reduced violence as big a threat to NFL popularity as too much?
By DERON SNYDER Dan LeBatard asked an interesting question on his ESPN radio show last week, wondering what possibly could cause a slide in NFL popularity. There were few convincing answers. Noted journalist Charles Pierce suggested it would take not … Continue reading
It’s OK to have some fun and dance as if no one is watching
By DERON SNYDER The legendary disco band Chic had a 1978 hit that peaked at No. 12 on Billboard’s R&B Singles chart and No. 38 on the Hot 100 chart. Part of the lyrics went as follows: “Everybody dance, … Continue reading
Believe it or not: Washington’s playoff hopes are alive and well
By DERON SNYDER Putting 47 points on the board and sitting a half-game out of first place in the NFC East puts all sorts of scenarios in one’s head. Even though we know the future is uncertain, even though we’re … Continue reading
Fat stats against porous defense require dash of perspective
By DERON SNYDER LANDOVER, Md. – Fans witnessed an amazing display Sunday afternoon when the Saints came to FedEx Field. The home team welcomed the visitors with excitement and the anticipation paid off with multiple scoring drives and prodigious yardage. … Continue reading
Sensing a shift in atmosphere for NCAA and student-athletes
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) – “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” – Frederick Douglass At the risk of inciting the crazy separatists who harbor visions of “taking back … Continue reading
Mizzou football team delivers vital – and powerful – lesson to NCAA
By DERON SNYDER Brave or foolish. Ungrateful or principled. Trailblazers or lemmings. Athletes or activists. Your view of the Missouri football team right now has nothing to do with its won-loss record or standing in the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers … Continue reading
Nationals show dysfunction but still end up with a dandy manager
By DERON SNYDER Let’s give it up for the amazing Washington Nationals, who might be making history in front of our eyes. Perhaps no other franchise in baseball – or any other sport – has pulled off the feat we’ve … Continue reading
