Author Archives: Deron Snyder
Steroid Era feats still warrant Hall of Fame consideration
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By DERON SNYDER There is no magic eraser. Though we’d love to blot out certain actions and periods from our past, history is written in indelible ink. Pretending that something never happened, or ignoring its existence, doesn’t lead to progress. … Continue reading
Like most of us, Tony Dungy stays in the pack
By DERON SNYDER Not everyone is cut out to be a pioneer. Thankfully, the role doesn’t require a horde of people. Being at the forefront of unprecedented developments can be uncomfortable. The level of attention and scrutiny spikes like temperatures … Continue reading
Let the honeymoon begin for RG3 and Jay Gruden
By DERON SNYDER Year 1 of the Robert Griffin III-Jay Gruden Era is upon us. And like most newlywed couples, they look wonderful together. Griffin is fully recovered from the knee injury that severely hampered his performance last season. He … Continue reading
Nationals flush with possibilities as second half kicks in
By DERON SNYDER This is more like it. This is what we expected from the Washington Nationals all along, winning a pair here and three-of-a-kind there, settling in at the table with one of baseball’s best hands. They misplayed their … Continue reading
Skipping school another step toward college hoops’ sea change
By DERON SNYDER Emmanuel Mudiay was projected to be a diaper dandy, one of those freshman phenoms who shine in college hoops’ spotlight momentarily before cashing out as a lottery pick. Widely considered the nation’s top guard entering next season, … Continue reading
All-Star Game an All-Jeter affair this year
By DERON SNYDER If you’re irritated by the Derek Jeter Farewell Tour, weary of the accolades and tired of all the gift-giving, then you shouldn’t watch the All-Star Game. It might be downright sickening. Then again, something’s wrong with you … Continue reading
Baylor tribute to RG3 honors his past, not his future
By DERON SNYDER I’m neither a Baylor University alum nor a fan of the Baylor Bears. But I know what I’d say to outsiders who oppose Robert Griffin III’s upcoming statue outside the school’s new stadium: Mind your business. This … Continue reading
Human element here to stay, replay or no replay
By DERON SNYDER Upon further review – and we knew this beforehand – we’ll never totally eliminate “the human element” that baseball loves and used as a defense in resisting instant replay all these years. Cutting-edge technology at every conceivable … Continue reading
Maybe Tim Howard can save Bryce Harper from himself
By DERON SNYDER Once again, it’s time to check off some items on my “TIDU List” – Things I Don’t Understand: *Why Bryce Harper thinks he’s entitled to manage. Full-blown jerkdom is ahead for the Nationals’ wunderkind unless he changes … Continue reading
Jurgen Klinsmann told the truth and U.S. advanced anyway
By DERON SNYDER Jurgen Klinsmann was correct in December, although his brutally honest assessment seemed all wrong coming from a coach: “We cannot win this World Cup, because we are not at that level yet,” Klinsmann told the New York … Continue reading
