Deron Snyder

SNYDER: Thankfully, some athletes have been willing to address issues of racism

It's perfectly fine for players to take stands on certain issues and illnesses, as long it's not the issue and illness of racism? Sorry, but that reasoning fails the sniff test.

December 10, 2014

SNYDER: UAB’s decision to cut football program can have cascading effect

Regardless of the route UAB took in killing off its football program last week, the destination undoubtedly will be considered by other Football Bowl Subdivision schools facing financial challenges.

December 8, 2014

SNYDER: How long will Jay Gruden have to pull Redskins reversal?

The franchise has been mired in less-than-mediocrity for the better part of two decades and changing such a culture isn't a snap. The undertaking has been more difficult than Gruden imagined.

December 7, 2014

SNYDER: Battling Bryce Harper, Scott Boras makes Nationals look petty

Perhaps if I was a billionaire real estate developer who owned the Washington Nationals, the team's stance against Bryce Harper would make sense. But I'm not and it doesn't.

December 3, 2014

SNYDER: Redskins’ troubles run far deeper than who’s starting at quarterback

Like a jalopy that should be junked but remains on the road, different parts of this team keep breaking down. Changing the starter might've led to a smooth ride against Indy if not for the massive leaks that sprung up and allowed Andrew Luck to disassemble the secondary in a 49-27 rout.

December 1, 2014

SNYDER: Jay Gruden’s RG3 decision should leave everyone thankful

Gruden's decision will spare RG3 and viewers a lot of pain. The quarterback won't suffer more cartoonish violence behind a leaky offensive line; fans won't endure more cringe-worthy plays when positive yardage was there for the taking.

November 26, 2014

SNYDER: Wizards have opening in D.C. sporting scene as Redskins wallow

The Washington Wizards would never wish misfortune upon their football counterparts. But the D.C. hoopsters certainly don't mind reaping benefits in a market that's weary of gridiron futility — and weary of dissecting it, digesting it and discussing it.

November 24, 2014

SNYDER: On Jay Gruden’s message, RG3’s descent, Roger Goodell’s moralizing and more

Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" — Things I Don't Understand:

November 19, 2014

SNYDER: Legalized sports gambling in U.S. an inevitable reality check

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says it's time to end the modern-day equivalent of prohibition and allow widespread, legalized gambling on pro sports. There appears to be a certain inevitability to Silver's suggestion. The pro sports leagues are now partners — silent or otherwise — in every gambling operation.

November 17, 2014

SNYDER: Redskins’ faults laid bare as Bucs seize opportunity for rare win

No one told Tampa Bay that Washington was supposed to win. The Bucs figured it was their turn after blowing fourth-quarter leads in three consecutive games and five times overall this season.

November 16, 2014

SNYDER: Kobe Bryant haters misfire with shooting criticism

His days of winning titles in Los Angeles are over, but that's about the only thing that has changed. He's still adding to his Hall of Fame resume, and even records that appear embarrassing at first glance can reveal an athlete's true greatness.

November 12, 2014

SNYDER: Wizards’ early mixing and matching off bench is a positive sign

The rotation remains a work in progress aside from Otto Porter Jr.'s entrenchment, but it has taken a different shape over the last couple of games. Reserve forward Drew Gooden III and wing Glen Rice Jr. have been supplanted by Kris Humphries and Rasual Butler, respectively.

November 10, 2014

SNYDER: Time for NFL to reinstate Adrian Peterson, move on to the rest

The league is still sore from all the body blows absorbed this year, rightfully so. But it shouldn't let previous bad decisions lead to another one.

November 5, 2014

SNYDER: Redskins’ polling numbers poor as they head to bye week

Instead of steaming into the off week with momentum from three straight wins, Washington limps in with a 3-6 record. This marks the third consecutive season the team has fallen to that mark, which makes it a runaway winner for "Most Unlikely 2012 Playoff Appearance Sandwiched by Terrible Records."

November 3, 2014

SNYDER: Sorry, Lamarr Houston and Stephen Tulloch, we will laugh at your pain

Not to make light of an athlete's injury or misfortune, but tearing your ACL while celebrating a sack is fairly hilarious. Especially when it happens to one player five weeks after it happened to another, both times with eerily similar dance moves that conclude with the players wincing and going down as if shot.

October 29, 2014

SNYDER: Otto Porter, Glen Rice could really make Wizards pop

Regardless of initial projections, both players find themselves in the same position entering this season. They're trying to go from afterthoughts to the forefront in coach Randy Wittman's mind when he considers his second unit.

October 27, 2014

SNYDER: Robert Griffin III should follow Kevin Durant’s lead, practice patience in return

Griffin needs to take a page from Durant's book and tape it to the bathroom mirror. "I'm taking my time with this," the Thunder star said. "I'm blessed that it happened early in the season so I can get past it and hopefully by December I'll be ready to play."

October 22, 2014

SNYDER: With Redskins’ quarterbacks, choose your own adventure

No matter the results after Jay Gruden names a starter for Monday night, his team will continue to seek long-term answers to its pressing questions at football's most important position. Pickings are slim.

October 20, 2014

SNYDER: Shaken Kirk Cousins bows out, perhaps for good

We still refer to Cousins as a "young" quarterback, because he's in his third season and has yet to reach double figures in starts. But NFL types don't need much time before designating players as starter material or career backup.

October 19, 2014

SNYDER: In Jameis Winston case and beyond, when to suspend a dicey question for schools, teams

We've faced these questions all season, in college football and the NFL: When, why and how long should players be suspended? What about the presumption of innocence? Are accusations alone good enough? Not necessarily.

October 15, 2014