Working into the wee hours of the afternoon – roughly 12:15pm – are difficult. Working the long days of an intern aren’t easy. The alarm goes off at roughly 8:30am. If you’re doing the math at home, that’s almost four […]
Author: Nick Lilja
Michael Vick in trouble again?
A source close to a developing story out of Virginia is reporting to The [Five] that Philadelphia QB Mike Vick may be in trouble again. The source would not say if it related to dog fighting. Keep a close eye […]
Third day in, second on the air
I’m not going to say I’m good. That’s a lie. I’m lucky. And it’s better to be lucky than smart. Or good. In fact, luck, as it turns out, is the best “thing” to have on your side. Luck helps […]
Meanwhile… In a place where Mike Lederer doesn’t exist
Holy Cow. When I asked Mike to write for my website I didn’t think it would be this good. I think he’s posted over 30 of the 37 articles this month. I feel like the Cleveland Browns. I gave up – […]
A Blast From the Past: Hangin’ ’em up
This column originally ran in The Daily Barometer, 3/5/08. At that time Brett Favre retired for the first time. This was a look back at his career. Today, it was announced that Brett Favre is inactive for the Minnesota Vikings game […]
Google Analytics: The Dakotas hate us
So, it’s been just over a month since I began Google Analytics. So far, I’m pretty impressed. It’s a sweet service and offers a wealth of information about the visitors to The [Five]. Best of all it’s free. I mean, don’t […]
The [Five] 25: Top 25 Week 4 College Basketball
Finals begin for a lot of schools around the country today. That means “Holiday Break” is right around the corner. Duke is still at the top with Pitt nipping at their heels. Not a lot ofchange this week at the top or the bottom, but a lot of movement from No. 5 to No. 15.
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 […]