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Author: Nick Lilja

Lilja is long-time sports journalist - working in sports media for a decade utilizing every medium. His work has been recognized by multiple organizations. Most recently, in 2009, he was awarded the "Best Sports Column" by SPJ in the state of Oregon. In 2008, he was recognized as the "Best Columnist” by Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. He earned his undergraduate degree in Earth Science from Oregon State University and his Masters in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University.

Carl Lewis ballot worthy

As it turns out, nine-time Olympic gold medalist, Carl Lewis, can be on the ballot. A federal appeals court in Philadelphia ruled Thursday that ballots should bear his name as well. And so, Lewis will be running for the New […]

Chris Simms acquitted

Pardon the cynicism – but really, jurors? Wednesday, New York City jurors have acquitted Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Chris Simms. He is guilt-free in the 30-year-old’s driving-while-high misdemeanor case – he was originally arrested at a sobriety checkpoint last summer. […]

NFL Draft: Second Round Mock Draft

Here is the second round Mock selections for the 2011 NFL Draft. Keeping in mind that trades have been purposefully not included. 1 (33) Patriots – Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson The Patriots will continue to stockpile talent in later rounds… […]

Reggie Bush all but done in New Orleans

New Orleans Saints running back, Reggie Bush, offered up a very interesting tweet after the Saints drafted Alabama RB Mark Ingram with the 28th overall pick. “It’s been fun New Orleans.” he tweeted. In truth, Bush was not expected to […]