FROM THE CATBIRD SEAT
From the Catbird Seat... College athletes and the law
Community college athletes who get in trouble with the law – it’s a sore subject in today’s sports world, but unfortunately it’s one that is becoming increasingly hard to avoid. The news this week of the arrest of a former Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College football player brings up the sore subject of athletes in trouble with the law.By Jeff Papas , September 02, 2010
Moving on, moving up 
Ron Tondryk has a reputation as a teacher of the game of softball. Now, he’s getting the chance to teach at a higher level.
Tondryk is the new head softball coach at Cloquet, stepping up from his assistant’s role over the last three years for Steph Sklors to take the helm himself.
By Jeff Papas , April 07, 2010
The way forward
It’s never easy to part ways with a longtime friend. The recent decision by Cloquet athletic director Tom Lenarz to change girls hockey coaches means that for the first time since the Bill Kennedy days, Dick Bartholdi will no longer be involved with a Cloquet hockey program.
By Jeff Papas , April 01, 2010
The World’s Game
Well, at least it was good for the game.... Sunday’s gold medal hockey game was great theater, another excellent hockey game between the United States and Canada and a fine advertisement for hockey the way it ought to be played.
By Jeff Papas , March 04, 2010
Some things, you just know
I’ll probably remember March 2, 1991, for the rest of my life. It was a day Cloquet hockey fans will never forget, but it was the day I first met the program.
By Jeff Papas , January 29, 2010
From the Catbird Seat... Needed: Improvement
Viking fans were expecting to see improvement from their new quarterback on Monday night in Houston. I think they saw some, but if anyone is ready to proclaim mid-season form for Brett Favre, they’ve got another guess coming.
By Jeff Papas , September 03, 2009
A call to action
While we wait for the Brett Favre saga to (hopefully) play itself out over the coming week, it’s time to sneak in one or two more thoughts about the Twins before the Vikings dominate the conversation over the next few weeks.
July 30, 2009
From the Catbird Seat: A call to action
While we wait for the Brett Favre saga to (hopefully) play itself out over the coming week, it’s time to sneak in one or two more thoughts about the Twins before the Vikings dominate the conversation over the next few weeks.
By Jeff Papas , July 27, 2009
From the Catbird Seat: The 72nd Hole
For 71 holes, the sports world watched in awe.
July 22, 2009
From the Catbird Seat: Bull’s-eye
It’s a sport that isn’t commonly thought of as a high school activity.
By Jeff Papas , July 07, 2009
Ricky and Joe
There are two questions being asked after last week’s NBA draft by fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves and I find both equally interesting.
By Jeff Papas , June 30, 2009
Catbird Seat: The Grab Bag
With the onset of summer, it's time to take a dip into this week's Catbird
Seat Grab Bag.
By Jeff Papas , June 09, 2009
From the Catbird Seat: "Harvin's Heroes"
Percy Harvin seems to already be having an impact on the Minnesota Vikings - but more importantly, he seems to be having an impact on their imagination.
By Jeff Papas , June 03, 2009
Catbird Seat: "Crossroads"
Two teams with quite different reputations made the same job hire last week.
By Jeff Papas , May 26, 2009
.207 with power
Last weekend showed some of the frustrations of being a Twins fan.
The organization that is, at least in theory, the model for major league baseball showed why the team built for moderate success is achieving its goal.
By Jeff Papas , May 21, 2009
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