It took a bulldozing Mike Dyer for the No. 23 Auburn Tigers to holler “WAR EAGLE” at the end of this one. He scored the game-winner with 30 second left and Auburn escaped with a 42-38 win over Utah State […]
Posted on 9/3/11 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.
If Longhorn Network wins, everyone loses
When Texas A&M decided to jump from the Big 12, it raised a lot of eyebrows. It was the reason behind the move that triggered a revelation, though. High school football has come a long way. Texas A&M Athletic Director, […]
Posted on 9/1/11 by Nick Lilja
2012 Olympic Games in 3-D
From one shout out, to another. Now, flimmaker Brendan Nagle might be wetting himself. Discussions are rumored to be taking place between Panasonic and the 2012 Olympic Games in London to offer broadcasts in 3-D. Organizers are reportedly teaming up […]
Posted on 8/31/11 by Nick Lilja
Euroball Championships start, Gasol in championship form
I’m sure Nick Gibson at EuroLeague Adventures is about to wet himself in excitement. I can’t blame him. The European 24-team championship started today. Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol scored 29 points and helped the defending champion Spain beat […]
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Versus adds shows, not sports, before changeover
Versus is adding a ESPN-like show to their weeknight line-up. It will be a live in-studio talk show. The show, “NBC SportsTalk,” will air from 6-7 p.m. on Monday through Friday starting Sept. 8. It is one of the first […]
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N.O. Saints torch Oakland Raiders, badly, 40-20
Well, if anyone was wondering if Drew Brees was ready for the regular season, they need look no further than The Bay. Brees threw all over Oakland like it was going out of style. Then his backup, Chase Daniel, did, […]
Posted on 8/28/11 by Nick Lilja
College Football Game of the Week: Virginia Union 12 – St. Augustine’s 0, both defeated by Hurricane Irene
I love a good storm just as much as the next guy – probably more. In fact, I’ve tailed tornadoes and braved a few blizzards in my day, but even I’m not this crazy. In Virginia, a college decided to […]
Posted on 8/27/11 by Nick Lilja
LSU + Bar Fight = Secret Meeting?
Perhaps I’m getting a little rusty with my mathematics. I mean, I only took math through Differential Calculus and Advanced Statistical Methods in college. Then again, maybe I’ve just been hit in the head one too many times. Hey! Speaking […]
Posted on 8/22/11 by Nick Lilja
New Jersey Assemblyman resigns amid Carl Lewis controversy
I don’t claim to know everything. In fact, I don’t claim to know much at all. I know about sports (sometimes) and I know about weather (most times). But there is one thing I know (All times). It is never […]
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Arvydas Sabonis enters Hall of Fame
As reported by the authority of Euroleague basketball, Arvydas Sabonis enters the Hall of fame. Sabonis played seven seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. He was one of the 2011 inductees to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in […]
Posted on 8/13/11 by Nick Lilja