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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

Feeling the noise

Steelers fans left Monday night mark on Redskins.

November 5, 2008

Moss optimistic he’ll play

After running on the side during Saturday's session, Santana Moss sounded optimistic about his chances of playing against the Steelers despite an ailing hamstring.

November 2, 2008

Steelers still special for Randle El

Jerome Bettis received all the attention for retiring from the Pittsburgh Steelers after winning the Super Bowl in his native Detroit. But that title game three seasons ago was also the Steelers swan song for receiver Antwaan Randle El, who capped his four years in black and gold by clinching the title with a 43-yard touchdown pass to Hines Ward.

November 2, 2008

Campbell continues evolution

Redskins Insider: Quarterback reasserts himself and comes up with one of his best days as a pro.

October 27, 2008

At home in the Redskins’ lineup

Jon Jansen couldn't get the picture out of his head. The longtime rock of Clawson (Mich.) High School, the University of Michigan and the Washington Redskins had been benched by new coach Jim Zorn. And the game back home in Detroit was less than two months away.

October 26, 2008

Portis keeping Zorn grounded

He isn't supposed to lead the NFL in rushing. Not in a scheme designed by new Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn, a disciple of the pass-centric West Coast offense.

October 23, 2008