Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
Larry Doby never played for Senators, but his impact was still felt in Washington
If his fate had been a little different, Doby would have made history right here in the District of Columbia, as the first black man to play for the Washington Senators. Published January 10, 2019
Lamar Jackson feelings do not trump trying to win
Ravens players complaining about their hometown fans ... Sound familiar? At a time when the game is being criticized by hard-liners for being too soft on the field, its players appear to be softening to playing for anyone other than Kool-Aid drinkers in the stands. Published January 8, 2019
Donna Wilkinson, female footballer, still blazing trails
Donna Wilkinson is something the league hasn't seen before -- a female uniform inspector. Published January 6, 2019
Reuben Foster now the Redskins’ problem after the fallout
The domestic violence charges against Reuben Foster in Florida have been dropped, but the Washington Redskins should hold off on the champagne. Published January 3, 2019
Jay Gruden surprisingly honest about Redskins’ need for change
For a moment the day after their standard embarrassing season-ending 24-0 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles -- almost 24 hours since his team finished 7-9 for the second straight season -- Gruden showed a glimpse of Honest Jay, and I think it was revealing. Published January 1, 2019
Daniel Snyder brings Joe Gibbs back for unholy mess of Redskins loss
Not that we needed any more proof that Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder has no capacity for embarrassment, but Sunday at Ghost Town Field there was yet more evidence of his lack of perspective. He brought Redskins coaching legend Joe Gibbs to the game. Published December 30, 2018
Redskins’ ‘do the right thing’ era was doomed from the start
The Christmas purge of Redskins chief operating officer Brian Lafemina and his band of suits -- chief marketing officer Steve Ziff, senior vice president of sales and marketing Jake Bye and chief commercial officer Todd Kline -- took far less time than I predicted a month ago. Published December 27, 2018
D.J. Swearinger’s release shows honesty is best way to escape Redskins’ asylum
The way to escape the madness of Redskins Park is by telling the world how bad things are. Who knew honesty would be so rewarded by this organization? Published December 25, 2018
D.J. Swearinger reminds us all who Redskins are
After Saturday's game, safety D.J. Swearinger reminded everyone of the poisonous dysfunction that defines this generation of Washington Redskins, from the boardroom to the locker room. Published December 23, 2018
Josh Johnson has a big fan in San Diego
Dave Boller is rooting for something in the Washington Redskins game Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. He's just not sure what. Published December 20, 2018
Ted Leonsis has broken his promises on Wizards
There are many things on this list of promises that Wizards owner Ted Leonsis has accomplished, in terms of the arena experience, re-engage with alumni and other points. But the first thing on the list stands out for its sheer hypocrisy: "More transparency concerning strategy and plans via more connection with fans." Published December 18, 2018
NFL now needs giveaways, promotions to lure fans to games
In today's NFL, with swaths of empty seats in stadiums across the country, it has come to this -- giveaways to get fans in the door. Published December 16, 2018
Redskins’ hurdles may be too high to build new stadium in District
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder is about to walk in the shoes of late owner Jack Kent Cooke on the path to a new football stadium. That path may likely lead to the same place -- Maryland. Published December 13, 2018
Mark Lerner playing hardball on Bryce Harper offer teases future Scott Boras dealings
This was just Boras lashing out at the notion that the Nationals might not play Boras ball at the negotiating table. If that is, indeed, the case, it would be a refreshing change from the way the Lerners have done business over the years with Boras. Maybe, with a new Lerner at the head of the table, the Lerner ATM may be shut down for Boras. Published December 11, 2018
Redskins’ loss to Giants shows disconnect not just within organization, but on field too
Somebody has to pay for a loss like the one that took place at Ghost Town Field Sunday, and, with the Redskins (now 6-7) on their fourth quarterback, league washout Josh Johnson, replacing Sanchez and a defense that is giving up 200 yards rushing a game, there may be more losses like this one to finish the season with three games remaining. Published December 9, 2018
D.C. getting an XFL team while trying to woo back Redskins doesn’t make sense
The Redskins' long-term future -- specifically, where they will play -- we don't know. But we do know that there will be a football team playing in 2020, in the District of Columbia, at Audi Field, a stadium the city helped build. That much we know. And it ought to be enough to worry those who thought the District had a shot at bringing the Redskins back into the city from the Maryland suburbs. Published December 6, 2018
Colin Kaepernick can’t play for Redskins
How could a social justice warrior like Kaepernick play for the franchise that most, if not all, of his supporters, likely believe is a racist organization with a racial slur for a name? Published December 4, 2018
Cathy Lanier, NFL once again let down female fanbase
Lanier was supposed to give the league something it sorely lacked: A woman with enough authority to make sure the frat boys were stopped in their tracks. Published December 2, 2018
Redskins a franchise that’s now beyond salvation after picking up Reuben Foster
The Lafemina Redskins good will era came to an end Tuesday afternoon with the news that the organization he was brought in, along with a team of other suits, to save had yet again committed a self-destructive crime by picking up Reuben Foster, the former first-round pick who had been cut by the San Francisco 49ers after spending Saturday night in jail in Tampa following his third arrest in 12 months. Published November 29, 2018
D.J. Swearinger’s right but blame game no help
Everybody stinks. How many times have we heard this, or different versions of it, from Ashburn? Enough that it has become meaningless. Published November 27, 2018
