Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Redskins will see a pair of high-profile debuts Sunday
Gruden is coaching against what seems to be destiny here — failure. He can win Sunday against the Texans, and the destiny will still be there, hanging over him like every coach who came before him since the glory days of Joe Gibbs' first time around. Published September 4, 2014
LOVERRO: Robert Griffin III, Jay Gruden need an open relationship to succeed
"He's got to have a trust factor that the drop is going to match the receiver's depth and all that stuff," Gruden said. "He's got to let some things fly. He's just a little bit hesitant right now, which is normal with some new concepts." Published September 3, 2014
LOVERRO: For Robert Griffin III, ‘Will to Win’ no longer sufficient
If the Redskins quarterback was producing a sequel to last year's documentary, it might be called "RGIII: We Fixed What We Had to Fix." Not quite as stirring as "The Will to Win." Published September 2, 2014
LOVERRO: Daniel Snyder would do well to avoid Cooke’s Redskins stadium blueprint
Sometimes Redskins fans forget the fact that it was Cooke who ripped the heart out of the franchise by building a Home Depot do-it-yourself stadium out in Raljon, Maryland. Published August 31, 2014
LOVERRO: Matt Williams has earned hard look for Manager of Year honors
Washington was picked by many observers to be one of the NL playoff favorites going into the season. But the burdens put on Williams shoulders to get this Nationals team where it is now — with one of the best records in the NL, comfortably on top of the division — put him right there. Published August 28, 2014
LOVERRO: Paul Blair to be honored by grassroots tribute from Orioles fans
Two Orioles fans are urging others to come out to Camden Yards on Sept. 12 to honor the team's longtime center fielder, who died late last year. Published August 26, 2014
LOVERRO: Redskins’ take on ice bucket challenge can leave fans cold
When your team looks bad in the third game of the preseason — like the Redskins did against the Ravens Saturday night — you take the bucket of ice, pour it over your head, and remember, "It's preseason. It doesn't mean anything. This team went 4-0 last preseason and wound up going 3-13." Published August 24, 2014
Washington Nationals’ walk-off run a true display of heart
While the Redskins pass time by playing out the NFL's pretend portion of the football schedule, the Nationals have captured Washington's attention by winning. Winning every game. Winning games that they seemed intent on losing, in the nightly drama that has played out at Nationals Park. Published August 21, 2014
LOVERRO: Johnny Manziel, Robert Griffin III have plenty to work on, from stupidity to survival
Browns cornerback Joe Haden — who hails from Prince George's County — told reporters after the game that abuse Johnny Football was taking was some of the "worst things you could ever imagine, from everybody, their players, their fans." Seriously? What did he face when he played for Texas A&M — choir boys? Published August 19, 2014
LOVERRO: Mo’Ne Davis would be rooted on by Lizzie Murphy, the original ‘Queen of Baseball’
Only 18 girls have ever played in the Little League World Series, and just four of them have been American. So now we celebrate the return of young girls — and maybe women — to the game of baseball with boys and perhaps men as if it is breaking new ground. It is, though, a return. Published August 17, 2014
LOVERRO: As Bud Selig exits, D.C. should be thankful for his work
Baseball named a new commissioner Thursday to succeed Bud Selig, who can now at least continue his farewell tour knowing that his hand-picked successor, Rob Manfred, is in place. When he comes to Washington as part of that tour, the city should hold a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue in his honor. Published August 14, 2014
LOVERRO: As 3rd NFL season nears, ‘hopefully’ Robert Griffin III is ‘making progress’
Progress from what, exactly? The quarterback who threw 20 touchdowns and just five interceptions in his record-breaking rookie season? The one who played on one leg last year, with just one receiver and an offensive line that leaked like a sieve, still managed to throw 16 touchdown passes and 3,200 yards in 13 games? Published August 12, 2014
LOVERRO: Will Nats-Orioles MASN dispute keep All-Stars away?
The Washington Nationals have been pushing hard to host the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star game. And as of the All-Star game in July in Minneapolis, it looked as if it was going to happen. Washington's competition for the 2017 games is one of the cities lobbying to host the 2016 All-Star game — Baltimore. Published August 10, 2014
LOVERRO: After 60 years in Baltimore, the Orioles Way endures
The Baltimore Orioles are celebrating their 60th anniversary in Charm City with a ceremony Friday at Camden Yards, and over those 60 years, their fans have led a charmed baseball life. Published August 7, 2014
LOVERRO: Redskins’ preseason opener features plenty to watch, starting with QB
It may be just a preseason game, but Thursday night at FedEx Field is the first time we will officially see the unchained Washington Redskins when they face the New England Patriots. Published August 5, 2014
LOVERRO: Pick a side in war of Nats-O’s boardrooms
Boys and girls, it's getting serious between the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles, who come to Nationals Park Monday for one leftover Battle of the Beltways contest. Published August 3, 2014
LOVERRO: The Patriots are coming to Redskins’ training camp for the wrong reasons
The Redskins have invited the Patriots to practice with them at their Bon Secours training center in Richmond starting Monday through Wednesday, before their first preseason game Thursday at FedEx Field. Somebody thought this was a good idea. Published July 31, 2014
LOVERRO: Redskins should be great before declaring greatness
The Washington Redskins seems to exist in two worlds. There is the world where they look at themselves in the mirror and say to everyone, "Damn, we're great. How can we lose? Then there is the world they have won 149 games and lost 212 since they last time they were great and couldn't lose. Published July 29, 2014
LOVERRO: Hall of Fame is one birthday present A-Rod will never unwrap
Alex Rodriguez got a birthday present Sunday on the day of his 39th birthday. The Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies took place in Cooperstown — another reminder for A-Rod of what he has lost. Published July 27, 2014
LOVERRO: These are Bruce Allen’s Washington Redskins now
Allen has become the most powerful person owner Daniel Snyder has ever employed since he purchased the team in 1999. He arrived here in the final weeks of the 2009 debacle, the valet for soon-to-be-hired head coach and executive vice president Mike Shanahan, and now rules over everything Redskins. Published July 24, 2014
