A quick shout out to my Fantasy Football League. Not for the reasons you might be thinking. It’s not like I won and I’m here to gloat. If that were the case I would have been here last season. And […]
Posted on 1/13/11 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.
Pay attention, it matters
The UFL is in trouble. Okay, so there aren’t any “facts” or “stats” to back that up, but attention to detail, in any business is important. Often times, a business’ success can be measured by how well it does the […]
Posted on 1/11/11 by Nick Lilja
The NickelBlock, Damn… five years later
Five years ago a talented writer, Brett Olson, wrote a piece on my show, The NickelBlock. Just found it tonight. An interesting look back, that’s for sure… He sits in front of the microphone, taking deep, rhythmic breaths. The intro […]
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Beaver Fans, wake up
Truth be told, having the Oregon Ducks in the National Championship isn’t all bad for an Oregon State Beaver fan. Sure, listening to Duck fans go on-and-on-and-on about how great their team is, gets old. There is only so many […]
Posted on 1/10/11 by Nick Lilja
Jacquizz Rodgers enters NFL Draft
Oregon State running back, Jacquizz Rodgers plans to enter the NFL Draft. Reported first by KBVR Oregon State Insider Brandon Sprague via facebook roughly 10 minutes ago, that the 5’7, 190lb standout player plans to enter the NFL draft, skipping […]
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Phoenix hold off Panthers, 69-64
It wasn’t easy for coach Brian Wardle. But he led the UW-GB Phoenix past the UW-M Panthers, 69-64 Saturday night. Only five days after UW-M knocked off a ranked Butler team. Rahmon Fletcher led the UW-GB attack in the second […]
Posted on 1/8/11 by Nick Lilja
Live Blogging: UW-M @ UW-GB, 11:53 to go in the Second Half
UW-GB Phoenix forward Daniel Turner is a beast. He just landed on his face after going up for a high rebound. UW-M Panthers guard Tone Boyle undercut Turner as he went up for the rebound and Turner ended up completely […]
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Live Blogging: UW-M @ UW-GB, 15:59 to go in Second Half
UW-GB big man Alec Brown came out of the locker room a little tired. His hands on his hips. Not quite sure what happened to him at halftime. During the media timeout UW-GB coach Brian Wardle is out-lining plays and […]
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Live Blogging: UW-GB vs. UW-M, Half
As the half ticked down it was the UW-GB Phoenix that took control. on the court. The Phoenix went on a 5-0 run in the final minutes of the half. The in the final possession, :28.4 left in the half, […]
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Live Blogging: UW-M @ UW-GB, 9:24 left, First Half
Someone woke up the Panthers – at least on offense. Out of the media timeout the Panthers’ Tone Boyle hit a three, Kyle Kelm hit a three, and the Tony Meier, on a give-and-go scored on a reverse jam. And […]
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