Author Archives: Deron Snyder
When it comes to Colts, all they need is Luck
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By DERON SNYDER Horseshoes adorn the team helmets. For all we know, acorns accompany each meal, a rabbit’s foot hangs in each locker and four-leaf clovers are stitched on each jock. That’s how fortunate the Indianapolis Colts have been for … Continue reading
THE LOWE DOWN: Straighten My Tie
I love the way you straighten my tie Kiss me on the cheek Tell me I’m “fly” Raising my confidence, to conquer the world How glad I am, I made you my girl You’ve … Continue reading
General Manager Bruce Allen has earned Washington fans’ distrust
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *Why fans should trust Bruce Allen. The president of Washington’s NFL franchise emerged from his cocoon Wednesday and promised … Continue reading
Looking for bright side in Washington? This isn’t much, but here it is
By DERON SNYDER Another NFL season has come to a close in Washington, creating the annual void of football-filled Sundays. Then again, the local team was extremely uncompetitive, again. Maybe it could win an Emmy nomination for “Best Comedy,” but … Continue reading
Season-ending loss leaves Washington fans in a daze
By DERON SNYDER Walking to FedEx Field on Sunday afternoon – past the tailgaters with smoky grills, past the beanbag toss boards painted burgundy and gold or blue and silver, past the clusters of fans comingling in Washington and Dallas … Continue reading
THE LOWE DOWN: My Word
I had a dream the other night, haven’t you heard, it’s a story about destiny, that’s my word In this story, children are well fed, their parents hardworking, their journey’s fulfilled, their peace undisturbed, … Continue reading
Christmas showcase in New York to put Wizards on display
By DERON SNYDER Playing on Dec. 25 is a longstanding tradition for the New York Knicks, who in 1947 beat the Providence Steam Rollers at Madison Square Garden in the NBA’s first Christmas Day game. The Knicks are gigawatts ahead … Continue reading
Kentucky has been pretty good but aims for historically great
By DERON SNYDER A buzz went through the FedEx Field press box Saturday afternoon before Washington’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. There was an incredulous “What?” A few seats down, there came a quizzical “Are you serious?” From the back … Continue reading
Washington’s win can’t mask stench of miserable season
By DERON SNYDER Christmas came early for Washington’s NFL team and its fans. They were able to unwrap a nice, shiny victory Saturday afternoon, not the lump of coal that Philadelphia was expected to deliver and add to the pile. … Continue reading
THE LOWE DOWN: Warning Signs
By WARREN LOWE In light of the many violent confrontations between inner city police (primarily white) and young black males, much discussion has arisen as to whether or not warning signs existed that collisions would occur. Many Americans see this … Continue reading
