This column was meant for last week, but due to certain events, it was waived until this week. In retrospect, this column sounds rather absurd, you don’t have to read it. Birthdays are always tricky. What to ask for? I […]
Author: Nick Lilja
In Coelo Quies Est.
It’s the phrase no one wants to read or hear. It signifies loss and remorse, pain and suffering. It might read like a fragment, but it’s complete — with warm embraces from loved ones and strangers alike. Sometimes it’s the […]
ASU cheerleaders suspended
According to thedirty.com and many other news sources (FOX, MSNBC, ESPN) there will be no cheerleading at Arizona State University games next season due to photos that have leaked to the internet. The girls (at right) had photos taken while […]
That guy? He’s older than me
I woke up this morning and took a look in the mirror. The guy I saw in there is having another birthday this Friday. He’s older than I am, though. He’s been creeping up more frequently lately. I see him […]
LaRocque, it’s so crazy right now
Lance Briggs is still a no show. That’s not new. Joey LaRocque is new, though, and he was just a little late. LaRocque was drafted as the 36th player in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. He was the […]
Oregon State softball falls
Oregon State softball took another hit. The post-season chances are dwindling for the Beavers. Oregon State’s overall record fell this weekend to 26-25, 4-10 Pac-10. Barely arguable for post-season consideration. Fundamentals have become the biggest foe of the Beavers. Dropped […]
Run, stupid
Ever watch those Nordic-looking guys lift a grand piano over their heads or the guy with no vowels in his last name pull an airplane 100 feet? What about the Harlem Globetrotters – ever see them perform? It’s spectacular. To […]
Hardly difficult
I knew it was going to snow last weekend. My ankle told me. My knees agreed. Athletics will do that to a person. Athletes with reconstructed knees, ankles, wrists and elbows know. They felt it too. The aches and pains […]
Hilarity and tomfoolery
A post on a random blog (a blog I’ve never heard of and know nothing about) has the funniest list of "you know how I know you are gay" jokes pertaining to a calendar featuring University of Oregon players that […]
The [Five] has been updated!!
We have updated The [Five] !! 4.21.08 – Whew! It’s been a long time. The dust was starting to get thick. Well readers, at long last, The [Five] has been updated, AGAIN! This time we’ve added more audio podcasts to […]