Richard Michael Snider

Rick Snider had a huge impact on my life as well as having a big influence on the path of work I pursued. I met Rick when we worked together on the school newspaper named "The Owl" at Prince George's Community College back in the last 1970s. I, Dave Facinoli, was the paper's rookie sports editor, and in need of much help and leadership back then. Rick provided so much of that guidance and insight and technical help, along with always great advice about how to do things. Basically, I didn't...

I followed your writings for many, many years. I bought several of your books and subscribe to your newsletter. You will be missed. Rest in Peace Sir.

While it´s sad to see a much-respected person leaving this world so young, it´s also gratifying to see how much he achieved. Most who have enjoyed "Adult" Rick weren´t around him 40-plus years ago at the newsroom of the "MARYLAND INDEPENDENT". Rick´s sports section desk was near mine (general news) for most of 3 years. He moved from young reporter to sports editor while always being polite, pleasant, clever, diligent, organized, self-disciplined, goal-oriented without being pushy. He went...

I was so sad to hear of Rick's passing as I felt like I knew him just by interacting with him on X as well as through our long email exchanges. Rick is a legend in the DC area/Washington football community. I've read his books and enjoyed all his content and right now, if I could submit some questions for God, I'd ask "Why Rick?" and "Why now when his family needs him?". It just does not seem fair, but Rick would be the last person to be bitter about it. My version of heaven now includes...

My sincerest condolences. Read and followed Rick for years. The amount of people he could draw to a Monday night YouTube live session during the Commanders offseason is a testament to the impact he had on people and how well he engaged with them. His knowledge, wit, warmth and sincerity will be missed.