When a defense attorney describes his or her clients as “good people” who made “an error in judgment” it’s not too often that anyone agrees. People like killers, rapists and thieves have been coined, “good people” by defense attorneys. It […]
Author: Nick Lilja
Push it good – SPC open for biznass
Reser is empty and baking in the July sun and Gill Coliseum is so deserted the lights are shut off. Tucked between the two buildings is the two-month old Gill Annex, better known as the Sports Performance Center (SPC), and […]
Beavers’ Brandon Hughes inked for another award
Oregon State senior cornerback Brandon Hughes was selected recently as one of 40 preseason candidates for the 24th annual Jim Thorpe Award. The award is presented annually to the nation’s premier defensive back. Number 36 has played in 36 games […]
Volleyball sets up for another season
Oregon State volleyball is no easy task in July. It takes determination – and a good alarm. “I know they are working out hard,” coach Terry Liskevych said. “At 6:30 a.m. every morning.” The team can’t officially practice until August […]
Oregon State gymnastics gets Olympic boost
Olivia Vivian was stunned. “I don’t know how many eye lashes I have wished upon for this result,” Vivian wrote in her blog. “The feeling I have right now is indescribable! The feeling of living your dream, achieving your goal […]
Eugene FC upsets Juventus
“It’s over! It’s over!” yelped a random Eugene Metro FC (EMFC) fan from the crowd as the final penalty kick from Juventus’ Denis Russo sailed over the goal. Three Oregon State players, Tracy Hasson, Daniel Leach, and Robby Christner, along […]
Masterson closes season, makes history
Casey Masterson finished the final race of her freshman year on Sunday. The freshman-phenom finished sixth in the 1,500-meters at the 2008 USA Track and Field Junior National meet. That finish also designated Masterson as the sixth best 1500-meter runner […]
OSU golfers hit the summer links and connect
Oregon State men’s golfers Alex Williams and Vincent Johnson have had a busy summer. They recently defeated 59 other participants at the Broadmoor Golf Course on Sunday. That qualified the two for a trip to the United State Amateur Public […]
From the Heart
This isn’t really a column, it’s part obituary part personal ad. I’ve been reading too much Rick Reilly lately – Lindsay Schnell got me hooked. Someone is missing today. They have been for a while. No one’s noticed though. Maybe […]
OSU quick hit
So, I will try to keep this updated every few days OR as I get information from Beaver athletes. Check back often, though, because chances are it will be updated frequently. A lot of people are making a fuss over […]