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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.

First Snow Tests DPW Staff

SYRACUSE, NY – The City is sitting under more than 30 inches of snow. That’s about two inches over the average for the entire month of December. “To us, this isn’t an emergency,” Pete O’Connor, Commissioner of Syracuse DPW said. […]

USC-UCLA Brawl = Awesome.

Oh, how England would be proud. Or certain parts of Italy. I bet, Brazil has that warm fuzzy feeling. Did North Korea disarm it’s nuclear weapons? No. Better. Fans at the USC-UCLA game brawled before kickoff in the “grassy part […]

Open the gates

Perhaps it’s time to open your eyes. Perhaps it’s time to take a step back. I think the mirror is too close. And BCS conferences like their own reflection too much. The “Country Club” mentality is beginning to feel as […]