Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Like it or not, sports is part of “real life,” like Indiana’s RFRA
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By DERON SNYDER We use sports as a respite, a means of escape from real-life issues that can keep us awake at night. However, although there are plenty of other forums to tackle potential third-rail topics such as politics, religion, … Continue reading
Little League star Mo’ne Davis more impressive off the field than on it
By DERON SNYDER Nearly 20 years ago, a young athlete was predicted to have quite the impact on mankind. “Tiger will do more than any other man in history to change the course of humanity,” Earl Woods told Sports Illustrated … Continue reading
NCAA’s big-money TV deals make ‘amateurism’ stance a joke
By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times) Amateur competition is a bedrock principle of college athletics and the NCAA. Maintaining amateurism is crucial to preserving an academic environment in which acquiring a quality education is the first priority. … Continue reading
If Winston wants to skip draft, great … unless that’s Goodell’s desire
By DERON SNYDER I really hope Jameis Winston goes through with reported plans to not attend the NFL draft April 30. Not that there’s anything wrong with players wanting to celebrate that once-in-a-lifetime occasion, a moment they worked toward for … Continue reading
Don’t be too smart or too stupid … just pick Kentucky
By DERON SNYDER Ladies and gentlemen, start your pool party. Nothing brings co-workers together like a good ol’ NCAA tournament bracket. In fact, aside from the Super Bowl’s magnetic pull on non-fans and folks with casual NFL interest, March Madness … Continue reading
Syracuse’s actions underscore an obligation to academic integrity
By DERON SNYDER Being shocked about big-time college sports has become virtually impossible. If we learn that academic advisors plant hidden cameras and wireless earpieces on players, in order to provide correct answers during exams, we’d wonder what took so … Continue reading
Wells, Timble help restore ‘Fear the turtle’ for Terps
By DERON SNYDER Three seasons in, the Mark Turgeon era bore resemblance to a Mark Turgeon error. The Maryland men’s basketball program was headed backward, with a pair of 17-win seasons sandwiching the NIT appearance in his second year, 2012-13. … Continue reading
Calling for a change in culture on college campuses
By DERON SNYDER Another allegation of sexual assault by a high-profile college athlete has raised questions: “What did Coach K know and when did he know it?” Determining if Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski sat on disturbing claims for nine … Continue reading
Run the race but keep your eye on God, not the goal
By VANESSA W. SNYDER “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it.” — I Corinthians 9:24 Ever notice how hard … Continue reading
Blink at your own risk when Ronda Rousey enters the octagon
By DERON SNYDER At first glance, there isn’t much in common between “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey and “Iron” Mike Tyson. The second and third glimpse doesn’t help much, either. But Rousey, a 5-foot-7, 135-pound dirty blond, is dominating mixed martial arts … Continue reading
