Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Sorry, but knee injuries during sack dances are too funny to not laugh
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By DERON SNYDER You know how certain things can make you laugh over and over, without fail, almost each time you see it, hear it or think about it? Like a particular comedy routine or a bit on your favorite … Continue reading
These juniors – Porter and Rice – could really make the Wizards pop
By DERON SNYDER As the NBA season tips off Tuesday, the Washington Wizards find themselves in an uncommon position: They’re expected to be pretty good, a playoff team at the very least and potentially an Eastern Conference finalist. Eighty-two regular-season … Continue reading
RG3 should follow lead of Kevin Durant and slow his roll
By DERON SNYDER Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III surely looked forward to Wednesday’s practice with great anticipation. The last time he practiced and was expected to play in the next game was nearly six weeks ago. Now, he has progressed … Continue reading
Tale of three quarterbacks, or none of the above
By DERON SNYDER Here’s an idea for a great Hollywood story: Colt McCoy, the former Texas Longhorns star, returns home for Monday Night Football and leads Washington to victory against archrival Dallas, snapping the Cowboys’ six-game winning streak and putting … Continue reading
Cousins shaken, stirred and shelved, perhaps for good
By DERON SNYDER The Kirk Cousins Experiment, which took off with so much hope and promise, crashed and burned Sunday afternoon. It’s too early to tell the full extent of damage that Cousins suffered, but he undoubtedly limps away with … Continue reading
This team’s fans are only folks who don’t get the joke
By DERON SNYDER Just in case you remained unconvinced, just in case a touch of delusion still lingered, just in case traces of denial were evident, it’s time to face reality: Washington absolutely, positively is one of “those” NFL teams. … Continue reading
Nats enter offseason with tried-and-true losers’ lament
By DERON SNYDER The victors get to write history. The vanquished get to lament it. The Washington Nationals, arguably baseball’s best team this season, begin their winter vacation much earlier than they expected, much sooner than predicted. Instead of advancing … Continue reading
As Cavs follow Spurs’ blueprint, NBA should say ‘thank you’
By DERON SNYDER For the first time in seven years, LeBron James will not be featured on opening night when the NBA season commences in three weeks. Don’t get it twisted, though: All eyes will be on James this season, … Continue reading
Nats’ cruel postseason education continues against Giants
By DERON SNYDER For all the winning they have enjoyed since 2012, the Washington Nationals entered October with just two postseason victories. They are still very much neophytes at this playoff-baseball thing, especially as it concerns coming out ahead. With … Continue reading
Between the O’s and Nats, someone ought to be due
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *How Buck Showalter kept Baltimore on track. Their BW Parkway rivals had lots of injuries, too, but the Orioles … Continue reading
