Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Bench RG3 for Kirk Cousins? No, because it might work
This was always the danger of Mike Shanahan drafting Kirk Cousins, a highly regarded college quarterback, in the same draft as Robert Griffin III. This isn't Chase Daniels, or even Rex Grossman. People think Kirk Cousins can play. Published September 16, 2013
LOVERRO: Redskins can stop RG3 drama by reaffirming Mike Shanahan’s authority
There is so much smoke surrounding the Shanahan-RG3 relationship that I'm surprised the sprinkler systems don't go off daily at Redskins Park. And here's the fire — the reason that Shanahan, in the fourth year of his five-year contract — needs an extension now: the presence of owner Daniel Snyder. Published September 12, 2013
LOVERRO: 50 years ago, Darryl Hill broke through barrier at Maryland
Hill is referred to as the "Jackie Robinson of Southern college football," and 50 years ago Tuesday, on Sept. 10, 1963, he knocked down one of the last remaining doors of discrimination in sports. Published September 9, 2013
REDSKINS 2013: LOVERRO: RG3’s multiple layers will keep him fresh for long haul
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is a game-changer, a player who not only changes games but also has changed the game of football with his combination of speed, smarts and skill. He is Randall Cunningham. He is Steve Young. He is Brett Favre. He is all of those things. Published September 5, 2013
LOVERRO: A D.C. sports resurrection, and just in time
I had written, if I say so myself, a wonderful obituary in June. I got all kinds of kudos from people about how I had written about the heartfelt end of a 36-year newspaper career. "I'm not a newspaper man anymore," I wrote. Well, never mind. Published September 5, 2013
Thom Loverro: Turning blind eye to his obvious fate
Zorn courageous in the face of his inevitable demise Published December 29, 2009
Thom Loverro: Debacle seals Zorn’s future
Redskins' brutal loss to Giants erases lingering doubts about return Published December 23, 2009
Loverro: It’s not Zorn’s call to make
Cerrato's exit doesn't guarantee anything for Redskins coach Published December 19, 2009
Loverro: There’s a lot to like about this switch
Allen is genial — something Cerrato never was Published December 18, 2009
Thom Loverro: The gang’s all here
This year's Redskins make up majority of all-decade team Published December 16, 2009
LOVERRO: Redskins’ brass not at breaking point yet
Until Cerrato is out, dysfunction will be norm Published December 12, 2009
Loverro: Nats’ shopping isn’t done
Several issues, including starting pitching, still must be addressed Published December 11, 2009
Loverro: Hard to validate another loss like this
Team loses golden opportunity to author signature win Published December 7, 2009
Loverro: Redskins have no defense for this kind of revenge
Williams will be out for vengeance against Redskins Published December 5, 2009
Thom Loverro: Tougher rules, not tougher players
Small step taken with concussions, but more change necessary Published December 4, 2009
Thom Loverro: Reuniting band isn’t right tune
Hiring old coaches to fill Redskins' staff shouldn't be part of plan Published December 3, 2009
LOVERRO: Redskins’ culture could use a shock
Synder has opportunity to change organization's ways Published November 28, 2009
Loverro: Backup plan gets offense into line
Rinehart, Jones come up big for Redskins » Daly: No substitute for effort » Rogers gets early exit Published November 16, 2009
LOVERRO: Glory days may be thing of past for Redskins
This era is leaving little to look back on fondly Published November 14, 2009
Loverro: Rizzo’s choice feels right - for now
Team's safe pick could send wrong message to fans Published November 13, 2009
