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David Elfin
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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.
Most Recent Stories
Redskins' Thomas bounces back up
Improved habits finally are catching on for Thomas, and the results are showing
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Receiver has fared better as a starter. <a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/07/smith-could-fall-off-roster/">Notes: Roster crunch worsens</a>
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Smith could fall off roster
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009
Zorn: Redskins may not be able to keep another injured player
Key matchup: Hall vs. White
Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall vs. Falcons receiver Roddy White
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Former Falcons practice partners will face each other for the first time in a game.
Blache ends silence to defend Snyder
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
'It really bothered me,' Redskins defensive coordinator says of criticism<br>
<a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/06/nfl-report-taking-stock-of-nfc-east/">» NFL Report</a><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/06/on-football-browns-are-new-laughingstock/">» On Football: Browns the new laughingstock</a>
Redskins' Smith sidelined again
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Paulescu will take veteran's spot
Out-of-Town Q&A: Atlanta Falcons
Three questions with Atlanta Journal-Constitution beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
On the team's somewhat tumultuous history, their young quarterback and bruising running back.
NFL Rewind
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Favre, Vikings are in top form
Redskins uncertain on punt returners
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Randle El, Moss, Hall being considered
Davis catches break with Cooley injury
Redskins tight end slides into starting spot
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Redskins tight end moves into starting spot<br>
<a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/29/dan-daly-a-sign-of-the-times/">» A sign of bad times: Snyder takes on the fans</a><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/redskins/">» Blog: Redskins 360</a>
Portis: Offense's woes run deep
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
Failure to acquire talented backups 'came back to haunt us'
