Deron Snyder
Articles by Deron Snyder
SNYDER: Out with the old: Maryland is Turgeon’s team now
And then there were two. Mark Turgeon replaced Gary Williams as Maryland's men's basketball coach last May. Exactly one year later, only two players from the old regime remain at College Park. So let's hear it for the sole survivors, rising senior James Padgett and rising junior Pe'Shon Howard. Published May 17, 2012
SNYDER: Family business suits Dale Hunter best
The fans who wildly cheer the team wanted Dale Hunter back. So did the players, firmly convinced that his way is the right way. Officials in the organization wanted Hunter back, too, enamored with his firm hand and no-nonsense approach. Published May 15, 2012
SNYDER: Melo may be costly lesson for N.Y.
No one would suggest that Carmelo Anthony is equal to or better than LeBron James (except maybe Melo himself), and no would suggest that the New York Knicks had a shot at beating the Miami Heat. But looking at the superstars and their respective teams can be instructive for would-be players and wanna-be general managers. Published May 10, 2012
SNYDER: Visions of a kinder, gentler NFL
They have been part of football for as long as the game has been played. They have ridden the evolutionary wave from leather helmets and single wings to polyurethane shells and four wide. They have been so ingrained in the culture that no one gave them a second look. Published May 9, 2012
SNYDER: Nationals’ bandwagon is starting to fill up
The Washington Nationals didn't shine in their first coast-to-coast broadcast since Nationals Park opened in 2008. ESPN's audience for Sunday Night Baseball saw Philadelphia deliver a 9-3 beating and watched Washington outfielder Jayson Werth suffer a broken wrist. Published May 8, 2012
SNYDER: NFL seeks to balance nature of game with its players’ well-being
The events of May 2, 2012, won't be forgotten in the NFL. A one-two punch of shocking developments - unrelated on the surface but perhaps with connective tissue beneath - highlighted the ongoing wrestling match in our love-hate relationship with NFL violence. Published May 3, 2012
SNYDER: Another QB after RG3: Why is this a good idea?
Apparently, the Washington Redskins' brain trust still is suffering side effects from last year's painful experiment, when it tried to swallow a dose of Rex Grossman and John Beck at quarterback for a full season. Published May 1, 2012
SNYDER: The timing is right for Harper’s promotion to Nationals
Perhaps Bryce Harper's major league debut wasn't the best timing. But based on what we know about the 19-year-old prodigy, it might be perfect timing. Published April 30, 2012
SNYDER: Zero tolerance for cowards with keyboards
When the Boston Bruins beat Vancouver last season in the Stanley Cup FInal, some Canucks fans reacted with riotous acts. Published April 26, 2012
SNYDER: Buckle up, there’s one more game to go
The Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins haven't provided much merriment through six games of the tightest playoff series in NHL history. There have been few laughs or light-hearted moments. Instances of glee have been fleeting, followed by more high anxiety and tense nerves. Published April 24, 2012
SNYDER: Punishment doesn’t always fit the crime in NHL playoffs
Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" — Things I Don't Understand: Published April 19, 2012
SNYDER: In Jacksonville, bachelors are being singled out
The first inclination might be to mock the Jacksonville Jaguars upon learning they've added marriage to their formula for evaluating free agents. Apparently, new owner Shahid Khan, general manager Gene Smith and rookie coach Mike Mularkey want men who are good husbands as well as good players. Published April 17, 2012
SNYDER: Nationals’ Ian Desmond in comfort zone
The Washington Nationals were quite popular among the baseball media during spring training, drawing postseason predictions from multiple prognosticators. Virtually everyone spoke highly of the Nats' rotation, bullpen, defense and core youngsters. Published April 12, 2012
SNYDER: Too many misdeeds by Petrino forced AD to cut him loose
The affair with a woman young enough to be his daughter was the least of Bobby Petrino's worries. If that was the sole charge he faced, Petrino still would be employed as Arkansas' football coach, mapping out practice schedules with an eye toward next week's Red-White spring game. Published April 11, 2012
SNYDER: Marlins’ Ozzie Guillen pays price for free speech
Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can hurt you, too. We lie when we tell children otherwise. Published April 10, 2012
SNYDER: Given a chance, Kevin Seraphin proves worth
As it turns out, Nene and Brian Cook weren't the only bigs Washington acquired when it traded JaVale McGee, Nick Young and Ronny Turiaf. The Wizards also got the new-and-improved player who was buried on their bench. Wednesday's game against Indiana presented more evidence of the discovery, yet another exciting chapter in "The Evolution of Kevin Seraphin." Published April 5, 2012
SNYDER: Nationals will only go so far with Strasburg
Despite all the hype and highlights, strikes and spotlight, and the accolades and attention, Stephen Strasburg is a relatively unknown quantity. Entering his third season with the Nationals, he's yet to begin a year in the majors, yet alone start on Opening Day. Published April 3, 2012
SNYDER: John Calipari condemned for winning within rules
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I declare that John Calipari and Kentucky have been falsely accused and unfairly maligned. Mr. Calipari and the Wildcats have conducted themselves with honor and followed the rules in their three seasons together. Charges that they're ruining college basketball and making a mockery of education are without merit and should be dropped immediately. Published March 29, 2012
SNYDER: One-and-done freshmen come from all walks
Is coach Mike Krzyzewski running a basketball factory at Duke? Has he turned his back on education? Are his Blue Devils better role models than John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats? Published March 27, 2012
SNYDER: Changing NBA draft pull-out date a ‘stupid’ decision
Two questions always dominate men's college basketball as the NCAA tournament approaches the penultimate weekend: Who's going to win the title and who's leaving early for the NBA? Published March 22, 2012
