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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.

Seeing red over pink whistles

Ho-Lee-Cow. Ridiculous isn’t the right word. Misguided is more appropriate but still lacks the magnitude. Even if rules and regulations are in place for a reason, this is a bit absurd. When John Nicholson reads about this, he’ll probably say […]

Headed the wrong way

Something new is sweeping through the NFL. It’s not Twitter. It’s not bling. And, this time, it’s not related to anything performance enhancing. Quite the opposite. Doctors say it isn’t a new trend but it seems like everyone is doing […]

Freaking TWC

Our favorite (read: inconsistent) writer, TWC, may have the best photo in the history of Pac-10 Athletics… It was just another day at the office for The [Five]’s only accountant. That’s right, just another day. Only this day he was staring […]