Author Archives: Deron Snyder
For HBCU champs, Celebration Bowl is clear winner vs. FCS playoffs
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By DERON SNYDER (as published by FanBuzz) Jay Walker said leading Howard University to the I-AA playoffs (now the Football Championship Subdivision) in 1993 is among his most treasured memories. The Bison were undefeated (11-0) and ranked eighth in the … Continue reading
Celebration Bowl pits FAMU vs. Howard, starting with the announcers
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Tiffany Greene was 5 years old when she set her mind on becoming a sportscaster. She didn’t predetermine her academic path but kinfolk might’ve bet on an HBCU, particularly Florida A&M. Her parents … Continue reading
HBCU coach explodes after fan directs racial slur at his player
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Norfolk State guard Jamarii Thomas was cooking against Illinois State, lighting up the home team Saturday night en route to a career-high 31 points. Then his coach got heated in the second half … Continue reading
Different choices, but same unselfish goal for Caleb and Shedeur
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Selfishness is a relative concept. It’s a blight on society when maxed out, but perfectly understandable when utilized sparingly. The degrees between those extremes foster endless debates among friends, relatives and colleagues. Take, … Continue reading
Meeting the growing need for multicultural stock photographs
By DERON SNYDER (as published by SRB Communications) In terms of diversity and inclusion (DEI) in visuals, marketing has come a long way since two candidates for the Fairfax, Virginia County School Board handed out campaign materials in 2011. First, … Continue reading
FAMU beats Prairie View for its first SWAC championship
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) For Florida A&M, the third time was the charm. After being nearly perfect through their first two campaigns in the Southwestern Athletic Conference – losing just one league game each season – the … Continue reading
Yes, Deion Sanders’ first season was a success and a failure
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) Say what you will about Deion Sanders’ first season at Colorado, because you have to say something. It’s the law. No matter which side you’re on, silence isn’t an option after he stirred … Continue reading
No matter the deal with Reese, no benefit of the doubt for Mulkey
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) In this corner is LSU star forward Angel Reese, the “Bayou Barbie,” fresh off winning a national title and waving it in Caitlin Clark’s face before enjoying newfound wealth and fame. In the … Continue reading
Pine Bluff ends with stunning comeback against Texas Southern
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) If giving up or no longer exerting maximum effort is ever understandable, Arkansas-Pine Bluff might’ve been in that position Saturday in the final game this year. The Golden Lions were on the road, … Continue reading
Fate of Texas Southern coach in question as Pine Bluff visits for finale
By DERON SNYDER (as published by theGrio) If Saturday marks the end for fifth-year Texas Southern head football coach Clarence McKinney, he’ll always have fond memories of his penultimate game last week. A scheduling conflict with the Houston Dynamo FC … Continue reading
