SPORTS COLUMN WRITING

Judged by Ann Killion, Sports Columnist, The San Jose Mercury News

First Place
Dan Bickley, The Arizona Republic, "Go For it, Casey," "Chicago Doesn't Get Hatred of Colangelo," "So Long, Harry"

"The first place columnist had very strong writing and insight. This writer took two national stories and brought them home to his readers."

Second Place
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, "A Jolt From Joe," "It's Out of Here," "Christmas Stories to Bank on"

"The second place writer also brought a national story - Mark McGwire - home, and had a nice touch with the DiMaggio story."

Third Place
Scott Bordow, The Tribune, "McGwire's Birthday Bash," "Junker's Junket Filled With Dreams," "New-man, Not Newman for ASU Job"

"The third place columnist had strong insight into two local stories - ASU hoops and the Fiesta Bowl."

Honorable Mention
David Casstevens, The Arizona Republic, "Street Hears Anthem Before Dawn's Early Light," "Santa Claus Wants His Fair Shake," "Happy 61"

"The honorable mention was a great piece of writing on Picabo."