Deron Snyder
Articles by Deron Snyder
SNYDER: QBs went down with concussions at a dizzying pace
On Monday, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn missed his second consecutive game as he recovers from a concussion. On Sunday, one-fourth of the games featured a starting quarterback who was knocked out of action with a concussion. At least nine other players suffered similar head injuries in Week 10 (making it a typical NFL week), but they're virtually an afterthought. Published November 13, 2012
SNYDER: No rush to say 2013 is Davey Johnson’s last year in the dugout
Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" -- Things I Don't Understand: Published November 11, 2012
SNYDER: Terrapins are right up there with the big boys
Last year, in the first game of Mark Turgeon's first season at Maryland, he shook hands with counterpart Buzz Peterson of UNC Wilmington. Published November 8, 2012
SNYDER: Mike Shanahan’s comments heard loud and clear
Mike Shanahan, like his performance as Redskins coach and spokesman, is open to interpretation. His record in Washington, his postgame comments, his player personnel skills, his ability to inspire confidence -- everything about his tenure requires clarifiers on one hand and qualifiers on the other. Published November 6, 2012
SNYDER: Life is draining out of Redskins’ season pass by pass
The early-season excitement, the euphoria surrounding Robert Griffin III is gone. The Washington Redskins' fast start and unexpected promise has evaporated. Hope that a change was at hand in Mike Shanahan's third season at the helm has disappeared. Published November 4, 2012
SNYDER: Pay players, crush the NCAA’s cartel
The NCAA is patting itself on the back after passing a series of sweeping changes that will make cheating costlier for coaches and athletic programs. The threat of season-long suspensions, lengthier postseason bans and heftier fines is supposed to cleanse the underbelly of big-time college sports. Published November 1, 2012
SNYDER: Two treats, one trick to start NBA season
Someone in the NBA office has a cruel sense of humor. Either that or the schedule-maker discovered a problem very late in the process and devised a quick-fix solution that sticks out like a polka-dot basketball. Published October 30, 2012
SNYDER: Wizards top pick Bradley Beal could be gift that keeps on giving
No matter what else happens in the upcoming season, the Washington Wizards will be in good shape if their top draft choice follows the recent trend in D.C., where rookies have made the leap easy as 1-2-3. Published October 29, 2012
SNYDER: Thunder show NBA fairy tales never last
Oklahoma City has been quite the NBA story the past few seasons. Published October 28, 2012
SNYDER: Behind Redskins’ scoring ability is a mighty fine line
Entering this season, the Redskins' offensive line wasn't known for performing in beautiful harmony with precise choreography like "The Five Heartbeats." Published October 25, 2012
SNYDER: Lower rim, raise hopes for women’s hoops players
Having rediscovered the love of basketball, my 13-year-old recently tried out for her middle school team and made the final cut. This will be her first organized play in several years, dating to the phase when she was a veritable tomboy who lived and breathed hoops. Published October 23, 2012
SNYDER: Lance Armstrong has no more room to backpedal
When Lance Armstrong's moment of truth finally arrived, after years of avoidance, deception and misdirection, he ignored the advice of the sneaker company that recently disowned him. Published October 21, 2012
SNYDER: Slaying of prep hoops star Ben Wilson resonates 28 years later
Few things bring complete strangers together more than sports and tragedies. Whether we're residents celebrating a world title or residents navigating natural (or man-made) disasters, we're in it together. The common bond unites in moments like those, making it easier to see ourselves in one another. Published October 18, 2012
SNYDER: Time, injury catch up to Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis was a year older and a step slower last month as he began his 17th NFL season. He covered less ground on pass plays and offered less resistance on running plays. The laws of nature suggest that trend will continue if Lewis mounts a comeback next year. Published October 16, 2012
SNYDER: Balance is key with RG3
The Washington Redskins and their star quarterback face a dilemma that's unlikely to fade as the season progresses. It's not a choice between equally undesirable alternatives because clearly there's an advantage in using Robert Griffin III to his fullest. Published October 14, 2012
SNYDER: The week Washington baseball grew up
The Washington Nationals and their newly-minted fans grew up this week. Over the course of three days in southeast D.C., they hung out with the defending World Series champions. The Cardinals showed them the ropes of autumn baseball, gave them glimpse of life in the postseason's pressure cooker. Published October 13, 2012
SNYDER: Jayson Werth’s game-winner gets rid of all the baggage
Outfielder Jayson Werth was among Washington's most carefree players after Game 3 of the National League Division Series, a deflating 8-0 defeat that left his team one loss away from winter vacation. Published October 11, 2012
SNYDER: Veteran Edwin Jackson failed to perform as advertised
The biggest game in Washington Nationals history was nowhere close to that magnitude for starter Edwin Jackson, who entered Wednesday having pitched in a pair of World Series in prior years. Game 3 of the National League Division Series, by definition, isn't comparable to what's at stake in the postseason's latter stages. Published October 10, 2012
SNYDER: Nats blowout loss? Don’t worry; RG3’s loss? Worry
Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" — Things I Don't Understand: Published October 9, 2012
SNYDER: The sooner this loss is forgotten, the better for Nationals
Game 1 of the National League Division Series represented meatloaf for Washington. There would be no gravy Monday in Game 2. Published October 8, 2012
