Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Puzzle pieces are steak but wins are gravy
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By DERON SNYDER LANDOVER – The keys to Washington fans enjoying the 2015 NFL season are simple. Manage your expectations. Realize the journey to respectability is arduous. Savor the bright spots in a half-full glass instead of lamenting what’s missing. … Continue reading
East’s best NBA backcourt is DC’s ‘House of Guards’
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *How another conference duo can top John Wall and Bradley Beal. The Washington Wizards opened training camp with arguably … Continue reading
Punch lines & punching bags after choke in dugout, pennant race
By DERON SNYDER Washington’s final contest at Nationals Park this year was a make-up game. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough to provide a passing grade on the Nationals’ season. The final test, the season-ending series next weekend in New York, has … Continue reading
New atmosphere beginning to materialize in Ashburn
By DERON SNYDER We’re only two games into the NFL season and Washington has yet to venture away from FedEx Field. Seven-eighths of the schedule remains, including matchups against squads much more formidable than St. Louis and Miami. Also, you … Continue reading
Tiger Woods’ back a setback in chase to catch Jack
By DERON SNYDER Not much doubt remained that Jack Nicklaus would retain his record for victories in major golf tournaments. But any lingering thoughts of Tiger Woods possibly supplanting him were snuffed for good last week. What once seemed inevitable … Continue reading
W adds weight to Gruden’s words
By DERON SNYDER LANDOVER – NFL coaches can do a lot of talking. They have deals for TV and radio shows. They are obligated to address the media regularly each week. They step to the podium immediately after each game … Continue reading
No lack of degradation, debilitation in pay-to-slay games
By DERON SNYDER Howard University is my alma mater and I’m extremely proud of my school’s legacy. Our alumni are among the nation’s most accomplished professionals and entertainers in a wide variety of fields. Alas, the football field isn’t one … Continue reading
Moses Malone one of the GOATs we often overlook
By DERON SNYDER The University of Maryland men’s basketball team reached the Elite Eight in 1975. But if a certain blue-chip recruit had followed through on his letter of intent, the Terps might’ve reached the Final Fo’. Instead, Moses Malone … Continue reading
Washington’s best shot at success is to stay grounded
By DERON SNYDER This member of Washington’s backfield had a spectacular rookie campaign that brought him national acclaim and helped lead to a playoff berth in 2012. That was followed by a steady decline in production, leading some observers to … Continue reading
Fantasy football becoming a get-rich-quick scheme
By DERON SNYDER Turn to ESPN or some other sports-related outlet, any time of day. Doesn’t matter whether it’s TV or radio. Just wait for the next commercial break. If there isn’t a spot for DraftKings or FanDuel, you’re guaranteed … Continue reading
