Enough Cs in that headline? I think the condemned might be a little over the top… Regardless, a high school football coach (and a former NCAA football player) realized he made a mistake last Friday. And he apologized. D.J. Hernandez, […]
Author: Nick Lilja
Chisero found guilty, spared jail time
The AP is reporting Dereck Chisora is in trouble in London. “LONDON – Chisora has been found guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend, but as spared jail ahead of his world title fight against Wladimir Klitschko. District Judge Quentin Purdy imposed […]
They miss me! The pure-orange.net guys miss me!
So, I never thought I would ever write that headline. Or see it. Or even think about it. But it’s true. I read a post today: “That student’s writing almost makes me appreciate Nick Lilja,” DMorris writes. The post that ensues […]
The LeBron James Nike Ad response
One thing I forgot to post on Thursday. A handful of Cleveland fans responded to LeBron’s Nike commercial with one of their own. Obviously, they’re bitter. Who wouldn’t be? Right now, it has over two-million hits on Youtube. So, what […]
I’ve been had by Mike Tirico
Sometimes I deserve it. I ask for it really. This morning was no exception. Our class took glimpse into the life of a network-level sports caster today. Syracuse University graduate and Monday Night Football play-by-play man, Mike Tirico, visited with […]
Election Day not my cup of tea… party
True failure is the failure to try. Partial failure is trying without success. Nick Lilja failure is where I ended up last night. I was sans a story at 11 P.M. The idea was simple. Be different. Everyone is going […]
Randy Moss released
NickelBlock contributor, Michael Lederer, is reporting Randy Moss was released from the Vikings. Okay, so he got the information from Michael Lombari on The NFL Network. Either way, what a mess. If you thought T.O. or Chad Johnson were bad. […]
Packers Bishop makes squad, wants autograph
Colin Fly has a cool name. He also found a interesting story regarding Desmond Bishop. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP)—Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop once believed everyone was against him after he failed to stick in a starter’s role two years ago. […]
Changes to Ethanol Gas on the way
SYRACUSE, NY – The EPA recently granted stations the use of E-15 gas. For years now, Gas has been mixed with a 10% blend of ethanol. Now, the newest blend available of Ethanol-Gasoline will be 15:85. The idea is cleaner […]
What should LeBron James do?
Nike + LeBron James + Media + Fans + Advertisers with skill = Awesome. Then again, this isn’t the first time Nike has put out a very creative ad using an NBA icon.