The [Five] has set a new record. First we hit the 1,000 post in the history of the site. Then a few days ago we hit 50,000 hits (web traffic) this week and today, roughly 20 minutes ago, we hit […]
Posted on 2/24/11 by Nick Lilja
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.
Caltech ends streak
Alright, getting off the “snide” is always a great feeling. In fact, it might be the best feeling. Whether it is after a five-game losing streak in football or after mising a dozen shots in a row on the basketball […]
Posted on 2/23/11 by Nick Lilja
Round The ‘Block: 2/22/11
Holy Cow! Yesterday was one heck of a day around The [Five] and on The NickelBlock. Top Contributor, Mike Lederer, spent the entire day yesterday following the Carmelo Anthony trade here on The [Five] and then broke the story at […]
Posted on 2/22/11 by Nick Lilja
Pac-12 Officials getting more official
A week ago, the Pac-12 hired a former NFL officiating guru to take a closer look at officiating and offer ideas on restructuring. Today, word is the Pac-12 fired about a dozen referees. Scape goats. The deficiencies start before any […]
Posted on 2/20/11 by Nick Lilja
Trendy E-cigs offer some hope, more doubt
Cleaner Alternative SYRACUSE – Imagine a world where a smoker could lit up a cigarette while standing at a bar or sitting down at a fancy restaurant. Or in a movie theater. That world is already ere for the few […]
Posted on 2/19/11 by Nick Lilja
Broncos looking to resign Champ Bailey
Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey might stay to the Mile High City. Just don’t tell his Real Estate Agent. The Chief of Football Operation, John Elway, tweeted that he’s looking at the perennial Pro Bowl cornerback. The team is “engaged […]
Posted on 2/17/11 by Nick Lilja
Blue Jays lock up Bautista
Jose Bautista and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided arbitration and reached agreement on a $65 million. Bautista had requested $10.5 million in arbitration. The Blue Jays had offered $7.6 million. The 30-year old is signed through 2016. More to come…
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38 degrees is officially “Warm”
Syracuse, New York will do strange things to a person. I’m currently sitting in my Jeep on Fayette Street in downtown Syracuse. That’s not the strange thing. The strange thing is I’m sitting in my soft-top Jeep in jeans and […]
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Posted on 2/15/11 by Nick Lilja
Top 3 Wiz Khalifa parodies
Okay, by now, I assume everyone has heard Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow” that debuted September 14, 2010. The song was written by Wiz Khalifa and Stargate and it references the colors of the city of Pittsburgh and the Steelers. […]
Posted on 2/11/11 by Nick Lilja