FROM THE CATBIRD SEAT
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.
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.
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
From the Catbird Seat: "A four-gone conclusion?"
Weren't we here last year, discussing this same topic?
By Jeff Papas , May 12, 2009
Showing some ‘fore’sight
By Jeff Papas , April 23, 2009
Time for a change
On Monday, Jacques Lemaire got the chance to do what every good coach ought to get the chance to do. He left on his own terms.
By Jeff Papas , April 16, 2009
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