Miami's Jacob Heyward (Shotgun Spratling)

CWS GM5: Mr. Heyward Makes His Statement

OMAHA — As NCAA press conference moderator Glen Sisk introduced the Miami players and head coach Jim Morris following a thrilling 4-3 victory over Arkansas, Morris jokingly corrected him after he mentioned Jacob Heyward’s name. “That’d be Mr. Heyward,” Mr. Heyward.” The room burst out in laughter and the very mature Heyward broke out a sly smile.

Heyward picked the most opportune time to have his coming-out party on the national stage. The Hurricanes were embarrassed in their CWS opener against in-state rival Florida. And facing elimination on Monday, they needed someone to step up and create the spark needed to keep national[…]