I will (hopefully) be at the Portland Trail Blazer game tonight and have a chance to see Oden first hand. It definitely plays to his favor – in the eyes of the fans – that he won the tip off […]
Posted on 10/7/08 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.
Three words
Run the football. Really, there isn’t much need to for a column here – those three words sum it up, real nice. I can overlook a disastrous day by Justin Kahut, who is now 3-7 on FG attempts on the […]
Posted on 10/6/08 by Nick Lilja
Perhaps the most awkward interview – ever
ESPN “Page 2” writer tracks down a linebacker from a women’s football league. That isn’t the joke. I know a lot of women footballers and most are decent. Obviously it’s not like watching the NFL but what I have seen […]
Posted on 9/29/08 by Nick Lilja
Rams coach fired
The St Louis Rams fired Scott Linehan earlier today. Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett was hired as interim coach and given a chance to do the unbelievable and revive a franchise that has went from the “Greatest Show on Turf” to […]
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NFL Week 4 Preview
Atlanta vs. Carolina: ATL: Matt Ryan goes on the road – so does his QB rating. In seven games, including the preseason, he has completed 43.6 percent of his passes with one touchdown and two interceptions. Not even Michael Turner […]
Posted on 9/28/08 by Nick Lilja
Working for ESPN
I feel a deep connection to everyone who visits this site – now that this site is down to a dwindling dozen readers. I feel like I know every single one of you because, in all reality, I do. Tomorrow, […]
Posted on 9/22/08 by Nick Lilja
Your mom goes to… high school
The AP reports: A 33-year-old Green Bay, Wis. woman stole her daughter’s identity to attend high school and join the cheerleading squad, according to a criminal complaint filed against the woman. Continue reading article… If only Kip from Napolean Dynamite […]
Posted on 9/16/08 by Nick Lilja
NFL Games (you didn’t watch) Of The Week
Titans @ Bengals: 24-7 Titans When your team is predicated on the downfield pass, playing in the remnants of a hurricane will never bode well and it didn’t for Cincinnati. Even though the Titans were sans Vince Young, they went […]
Posted on 9/15/08 by Nick Lilja
Even more interesting….
Yes, it gets even more interesting. For those of you keeping score, last week prior to the Oregon State-Hawaii game, KBVR was told if I showed up in the press box that I would be escorted out by security. Well, […]
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Posted on 9/14/08 by Nick Lilja