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Joe Katuska

Managing Sports Editor

What Eddie Heard

The NFL proved again this past weekend why they are the preeminent sports league in the United States. The draft in any sports league is usually a mundane weekend, but somehow the NFL has transformed it into a spectacle that has spawned an entire industry, which captivates fans from all

What Eddie Heard-Notes from the Sports World

Finally the reign has ended, but not without a fight. After one of the greatest World Series in recent history, the Diamondbacks are the new world champions in only their fourth year of existence. Five key points to the Series: 1. Relief pitching Not surprisingly, this series came down to

What Eddie Heard...Weekly Notes From the Sports World

A few weeks ago, I took a look at the NL MVP race, which has widened considerably since I predicted that Barry Bonds would take home the hardware, and now the only MVP race to be decided is in the AL. First off, Alex Rodriguez will not win the MVP

Rugby looks for vindication

In the fall the Jeffs completed the season a respectable 4-2-1, yet many view the season as a failure. “The entire reason for our season is the Williams game,” said Woods. “As well as we play before that, we consider our season a failure if we don’t beat Williams.

What Eddie Heard ... Weekly Notes From the Sports World

Chicago White Sox (First Place, 2000) Last year the White Sox came out of nowhere to win the AL Central title, but they then floundered in the playoffs. This year they should field another solid team. The White Sox have a thunderous lineup. Frank Thomas is the most recognizable name