David Elfin

David Elfin began writing about sports when he was a junior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.

He is Washington’s representative on the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and the author of seven books, most recently, “Washington Redskins: The Complete Illustrated History.”

A pre-game regular on 106.7-The Fan the last three Redskins seasons, he has been its columnist since March 2011.

Follow him on Twitter: @DavidElfin

DAVID ELFIN ON SPORTS

Jayson Werth steals second against the San Francisco Giants in 2012. (credit: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Ho-Hum Nats Should Look to Giants Pattern for Success From Mediocrity

The Washington Nationals aren’t exactly meeting expectations a year after leading the majors in wins. But their opponents tonight, the San Francisco Giants, didn’t set the world on fire until winning the World Series, either.

2013/05/20

Head coach Adam Oates, Jason Chimera and Alex Ovechkin. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Taking Stock of Caps After Another Disappointing Postseason

Unlike last May when coach Dale Hunter surprised Washington with his resignation after less than six months on the job, it figures to be a pretty quiet next few weeks for the Caps.

2013/05/17

Jordan Zimmerman (credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Nats’ Zimmermann Proving ‘The Other Guy’ Can Be The Ace

It is Jordan Zimmermann’s blessing and his curse to always be the other guy. Zimmermann is not Zimmerman, as in former All Star third baseman Ryan Zimmerman. Nor is he Stephen Strasburg.

2013/05/16

A sports fan with a bag over his head. (credit: PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images)

Sad Reality: Washingtonians Expect Their Teams To Lose

It’s a sad fact that Washingtonians expect their teams to lose and are shocked when they don’t. Only one city with NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB teams has waited longer for a champion than D.C.

2013/05/15

Mike Ribeiro and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals sit on the bench during the third period of a 5-0 loss against the New York Rangers in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. (credit: Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

3 Reasons This Caps Loss Hurts More Than Past Playoffs

Last night’s 5-0 drubbing at the hands of the New York Rangers hurts more than previous playoff disappointments for the Washington Capitals.

2013/05/14

Alex Ovechkin (Credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Caps Aim to Make History in Game 7, Not Repeat It

The Caps put themselves in the predicament of having to win Game 7 Monday at Verizon Center by losing Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals 1-0 to the Rangers Sunday in New York.

2013/05/13

Redskins rookies Phillip Thomas (No. 41), Bacarri Rambo (No. 29) and David Amerson (No. 39) talk at rookie camp at Redskins Park on May 5, 2013 in Ashburn, Va. (Credit: Nick Wass/Getty Images)

Turnovers Focus of Redskins Secondary Additions

Cornerback David Amerson and safeties Phillip Thomas and Bacarri Rambo, three of the first six players chosen by the Redskins in last month’s NFL draft, understand why they’re wearing burgundy and gold.

2013/05/10

Ryan Clowe #29 of the New York Rangers celebrates a goal by Carl Hagelin #62 (not shown) at 10:13 of the second period against the Washington Capitals in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 8, 2013 in New York City. (Credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

More Suffering Means There Must Be Something in DC’s Water

We will look back on 2012-13 as a terrific year during which the Nats, Redskins and Caps all gave Washington division titles. However, the hockey team is getting awfully close to joining its baseball and football brethren in repeating an ugly postseason pattern. Is it something in the Potomac River’s water?

2013/05/09

Andrew Robiskie. (Credit: Larry Dean/Western Illinois Visual Production Center)

Rookie Camp Brought Familiar Face Back to Redskins Park

The march of time really hit home this past weekend in the person of the long-shot center who was wearing No. 69 during rookie minicamp at Redskins Park.

2013/05/08

Tigers on the Prowl, Paying Rare Visit to Nation’s Capital

Defending American League champion Detroit visits the up-and-down Nats for a pair of games the next two nights, a rare occurrence despite the newfound prevalence of interleague play.

2013/05/07

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