Deron Snyder
Articles by Deron Snyder
SNYDER: There’s no choice but to trust Shanahan
The Redskins' 3-2 record under Rex Grossman is perfectly reasonable and widely considered a best-case scenario after five games entering the season. But the masses in D.C. are convinced that the wrong guy is under center. So the question must be asked: Are you going to trust Mike Shanahan or your lying eyes? Published October 18, 2011
SNYDER: Redskins’ defense doomed by slow start
Coming off the bye week, facing a desperate team with a dangerous offense, Washington's defense opened Sunday's game in the worst possible fashion - flat and lax. Published October 16, 2011
SNYDER: Hold judgment on Mark Turgeon
No one expects much this season from the Maryland men's basketball team, which features two returning starters and six walk-on players in what figures to be a long season for new coach Mark Turgeon. Published October 13, 2011
SNYDER: Door wide open for Opportunity
Knock, knock. "Who's there?" asks Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman. "Golden," comes the reply. "Ms. Golden Opportunity." Published October 11, 2011
SNYDER: For Mike Knuble, it’s about time
Before the Washington Capitals' second-round collapse last season against Tampa Bay, before another premature offseason guessing game of who's leaving and who's staying, and before coach Bruce Boudreau was assured of returning for yet another go, GM George McPhee re-signed Mike Knuble to a one-year extension. Published October 6, 2011
SNYDER: Banks is in it for the long run
Brandon Banks sat at his locker and shook his head, thinking about the difference between this season and last year's breakout campaign, when he emerged as the Washington Redskins' threat-to-break-a-long-one returner. Published October 4, 2011
SNYDER: Cut Jose Reyes slack — He won a title
Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" — Things I Don't Understand: Published September 29, 2011
SNYDER: In Vick’s world, some QBs are more equal than others
Battered and bruised by the New York Giants, after the Atlanta Falcons administered similar rough treatment a week earlier, Michael Vick opened himself to shots from the media and fans, who gladly piled on. And the pressure he's been under through three games is nothing compared to the blitz he faced after his postgame comments Sunday. Published September 26, 2011
SNYDER: Redskins-Cowboys rivalry has a bit more juice this time around
With exceedingly low expectations from the national punditry entering the season, the Redskins have their second showcase game in three weeks to prove they're much better than anticipated. Published September 25, 2011
SNYDER: Strasburg ad pitch for Nats is all about the delivery
Jerry West came to symbolize pro basketball, his silhouette serving as the official NBA logo. Michael Jordan became an iconic brand with his "Jumpman" logo, helping Nike become an international conglomerate. Published September 22, 2011
SNYDER: Veterans’ loyalty finally rewarded
They've been around about as long as anyone in the Redskins' locker room, just one reason they're team captains. Published September 20, 2011
SNYDER: Redskins’ one-two punch proved to be right combination
Facing his old team for the first team since it traded him away, Redskins halfback Tim Hightower had extra motivation to have a big game Sunday. Published September 18, 2011
SNYDER: Changing alliances on road to perdition
The future looks grim for Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas State and Kansas, on the verge of being abandoned in a shell of the Big 12 Conference. But hold the pity and save your sympathy. They have no right to complain. Published September 15, 2011
SNYDER: Grossman just part of NFL’s passing fancy
Forgive Rex Grossman if you catch a glimpse of him drooling this week, salivating at the thought of Arizona coming to town Sunday. And excuse other quarterbacks you might see exhibiting a tic, evidenced by excessive lip-licking and hand-rubbing. Published September 13, 2011
SNYDER: Season starts with a verdict for the Redskins’ defense
The Redskins' offense was in a lose-lose situation entering Sunday's season-opener against the Giants. Rex Grossman & Co. could have shined against the injury-depleted New York defense and elicited a huge so-what? Published September 11, 2011
SNYDER: Never-give-up mindset to serve Howard’s Gary Harrell
When you're 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds dripping wet, you don't become the all-time leading receiver at a Division I-AA college and reach the NFL, albeit briefly, unless you're tougher than men twice your size. So no one questions the heart and intestinal fortitude of Gary "Flea" Harrell, the former Howard University standout who later spent time with the New York Giants, Montreal Alouettes (CFL) and Frankfurt Galaxy (World League). Published September 8, 2011
SNYDER: Another spiritual awakening for Nats
Stephen Strasburg was the rare phenom whose outsized hype didn't outpace his performance as a rookie, when he became a national sensation with the lowly Washington Nationals. Published September 5, 2011
SNYDER: Torain bulls way back into Redskins’ RB picture
Ryan Torain got off to a late start this preseason, but the Redskins' leading rusher from a year ago built up a head of steam heading toward the regular-season opener. Published September 2, 2011
SNYDER: Fisher needs to make big plays now
The summer-league showdowns are cute, but they're getting old fast. Nothing against Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony - who squared off this week in an all-star gathering that also featured LeBron James - and the other NBA ballers providing Internet highlights in the lockout's wake, but it's time for some plays from Derek Fisher and the negotiating team. Published September 1, 2011
SNYDER: Washington QB duel: Bland leading the bland
Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" - Things I Don't Understand: Published August 29, 2011
