Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Until proven otherwise, Patriots’ dynasty still deserves respect
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By DERON SNYDER Can’t say I’ve ever been a New England Patriots fan. In fact, seemingly like most red-blooded Americans who aren’t from Massachusetts, I’ve enjoyed rooting against them, especially when my hometown Giants whipped the Patriots to spoil their … Continue reading
Max Scherzer’s recent performances not helping Nationals
By DERON SNYDER In the category of “What have you done for me lately?” the generous answer regarding Nationals ace Max Scherzer is, “Not nearly enough.” The more blunt assessment is: “You haven’t done squat.” Scherzer was signed to a … Continue reading
Does end of preseason signal end of nonsense?
By DERON SNYDER Is it over yet? It’s hard to tell when you’ve been hunched over, eyes closed and your head in your hands, scared to look up because who-knows-what else might be coming next. It’s hard to tell whether … Continue reading
‘Concussion’ film reinforces NFL’s status as biggest playground bully
By DERON SNYDER The NBA is looking forward to Christmas Day, when a Finals rematch between LeBron James’ Cavaliers and Stephon Curry’s Warriors highlights a five-game showcase. The NFL is circling Dec. 25, too, but with dread. That’s the release … Continue reading
Better gloves = better catches = better football games
By DERON SNYDER I played my first and only season of organized football after high school, as a 17-year-old junior college student on a local club team. Back then in the early ‘80s, a few NFL players were wearing gloves … Continue reading
Washington’s best choice for starting QB is clear
By DERON SNYDER BALTIMORE – In Saturday’s preseason game against Washington, Baltimore scored a touchdown on its fourth play from scrimmage. Out trotted Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins, named the starter 24 hours earlier and eager to stay atop the depth … Continue reading
Gruden has to know when to say ‘when’ on RG3
By DERON SNYDER In Texas, for a situation much graver than stinky quarterback play, Robert Griffin III’s college coach is facing a question that’s often asked when trouble arises: “What did you know and when did you know it?” Art … Continue reading
Roger Goodell: Creative genius or certified crazy?
By DERON SNYDER Maybe, just maybe, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell isn’t a complete dunderhead. Wouldn’t it be something if his ham-handed approach to various disciplinary issues over the years – Spygate, Bountygate, Deflategate and assorted domestic violence cases – was … Continue reading
Duke’s Myles Jones reaches back and pays it forward
By DERON SNYDER Myles Jones was a typical sixth-grade athlete on Long Island who played football and basketball year-round. When a friend’s father suggested that Jones should try lacrosse, the young lad was like: “What’s that?” Ten years later, Jones … Continue reading
Trophies evident of self-esteem movement run amok
By DERON SNYDER For several summers during my childhood, my sister and I would leave Brooklyn and spend up to six weeks at Harmony Heart Camp in Jermyn, Pa. The counselors went by “Uncle John,” “Aunt Vickie,” etc., and they … Continue reading
