Bring on the Madness!

As a college senior, I will tell you that there is no better time to be a college sports fan than in March.  March is home to passion, upsets, underdogs, last-minute shots, Cinderella teams, screaming fans, and most importantly heart. All I can say is bring on the Madness! Last year, I watched my team of…

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Hats are so much better than chocolate!

Love is in the air!  Whether you're lovingly gazing into the eyes of someone special, drinking martinis with the girls to celebrate being single or buying chocolate on the cheap because VDay candy is now on sale, we've got a proposition for everyone.  Today is the day to fall in love…with a new hat!  Did…

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Big Sport's Week for Fans

     This week has been a big week for sport fans everywhere.  With the start of the NFL postseason playoffs last weekend and the BCS national football championship, fans have had plenty to cheer about.   Auburn finished its perfect 14-0 season on Monday with a win against Oregon, winning the school's first national title in…

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One More Basketball Season

Being a college senior seems surreal in so many ways.  One more semester, one more spring break, one more round of finals, and one more basketball season.  After 3 ½ years at the small, yet noteworthy Butler University, I am going into my last semester with nothing more than hope and excitement for a great…

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A Game of Life or Death?

A devout Michigan State fan refused to undergo heart surgery this past Thursday, deferring the procedure until after Saturday's game against longtime rival Michigan.  Major Hester wanted to be able to watch the game on a television in Ann Arbor, and was willing to risk anything, even his life, to do so.  The 69-year-old said…

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College Colors Day Photo Contest

College Colors Day is less than five days away!  To help celebrate College Colors Day 2010, LIDS is giving away five $50 gift cards to anyone who proudly shows off their college colors. It’s easy to enter and easy to win.  Simply snap a photo of you displaying your favorite college cap or college apparel,…

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College Colors Day…17 Days and Counting!

School is starting and summer is winding down which can only mean one thing…College Colors Day is just around the corner!  For those of you who are unfamiliar with College Colors Day, it is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that make the college experience great by encouraging people across America…

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Budget Friendly Hats Under $20!

I fondly remember my college days when I only had class a few hours a week, slept way too little, and ate and drank way too much.  However, not so fond is the "I'm strapped for cash" feeling that lingered for four years.  Yes, we've all eaten ramen noodles, canned tuna and generic cereal in…

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New Styles Arriving Daily!

We've got so many new styles arriving daily that it's difficult to choose which ones to highlight.  So many hats, so little time!  We have TONS of new styles ready to hit our site and store shelves so be sure to check lids.com daily!  For your viewing (and wearing) pleasure… MLB Digitone New Era 59Fifty…

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"The Dark Side" of the ESPYS

As one of the few people left NOT to have seen the Academy Award winning movie The Blind Side, I was a bit lost during the "The Dark Side" trailer which was shown during the ESPYS.  The parody showcased a crazed Sandra Bullock and frightened Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts.  I rarely watch movies…

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