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David Elfin

David Elfin

delfin@washingtontimes.com

David Elfin has been following Washington-area sports teams since the late 1960s. David began his journalism career at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., history) and Syracuse University (M.S., telecommunications). He wrote for the Bulletin (Philadelphia), the Post-Standard (Syracuse) and The Washington Post before coming to The Washington Times in 1986. He has covered colleges, the Orioles and the Capitals but has mostly covered the Redskins and the NFL since 1993.

David has been recognized for his journalistic excellence by the New York State Press Association, the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. David completed 12 years on the board of the Pro Football Writers of America with a two-year term as president (2005-07) and currently serves as the Washington representative on the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee.

David has two daughters, Julie and Amy.

Articles by David Elfin

No fatal blow this time

Monday Morning Quarterback: Behind one tough guy, Redskin survive in Seattle.

November 24, 2008

Redskins grades

Breaking down the victory over the Seahawks.

November 24, 2008

Holmgren sputters to the finish

The imminent collapse of the Seattle Seahawks should have been apparent the instant coach Mike Holmgren announced last winter that this season would be his last.

November 22, 2008

Redskins feel November pain

The Washington Redskins were 6-2 when November began. A third playoff spot in four years seemed a sure thing.

November 20, 2008

MMBQ: No reason to throw in towel

What more could a football fan ask than the Redskins against the Cowboys on a cold November night with something at stake besides the pride of victory in “America's Rivalry?”

November 17, 2008

Redskins, Cowboys clash with much at stake

The nationally televised game at FedEx Field is a critical for both the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys, each of whom is coming off a one-sided loss that preceded a bye.

November 16, 2008

Skins’ defense might get a boost

The weather was gloomy but the mood brighter Friday at Redskin Park. Cornerback Shawn Springs and linebacker Marcus Washington returned to practice and are likely to play in Sunday night's showdown with Dallas.

November 15, 2008

Romo’s finger triggers some hope

The Dallas Cowboys began this season cavorting before HBO cameras as the consensus pick to win the Super Bowl. On Sunday, the Cowboys begin a new episode - The Return of Romo - they just hope can save their tumultuous season.

November 15, 2008

Romo’s finger triggers some hope

The Dallas Cowboys began this season cavorting before HBO cameras as the consensus pick to win the Super Bowl. On Sunday, the Cowboys begin a new episode - The Return of Romo - they just hope can save their tumultuous season.

November 15, 2008

Redskins look past mistakes of Hall

DeAngelo Hall's sideline explosion last season in Atlanta and his disastrous first half this year in Oakland are so much history. The Washington Redskins looked past those issues to land a 24-year-old, two-time Pro Bowl cornerback on the cheap.

November 11, 2008

LaVar moves on

Sort of. He still has harsh words for Redskins.

November 9, 2008

Redskins quickly scoop up Hall

DeAngelo Hall was trouble in Atlanta and Oakland, but he's also a two-time Pro Bowl selection. So the Washington Redskins came to terms with the former Virginia Tech cornerback Friday on a one-year deal, two days after the Raiders released him.

November 8, 2008