Alex Ferguson's Sportswriter Profile

Alex Ferguson joined July 2008

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About Alex »

I'm Alex, I'm from London, and I have a job as a journalist. About insurance. If there's anything that can drive the person truly mad, it's years of writing about insurance. Trust me. I know.
But my biggest love is sports. In the UK I love my soccer teams, but I have my big American passions: baseball and football. Sure, I can deal with the odd NBA game and March Madness, as well as a bit of the NFL, but give me Ken Griffey's swing and a Penn State White Out any day of the week.
So here I am. I have a blog - The View From North America - http://viewfromnorthamerica.blogspot.com that I hope you'll look at at some point.
Oh, and I also have a column on the UK's biggest commercial website, Sky Sports. Here's the link: http://www.skysports.com/opinion/0,25219,16560,00.html

Thanks for reading my profile. Hopefully you'll actually read some of my articles!

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Favorite Athletes

Michael Robinson, Joe Paterno, Ken Griffey Jr, Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Joba Chamberlain, Manny Ramirez, Wayne Gretzky, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio,
Favorite Sports Teams

Penn State, New York Yankees, Queens Park Rangers FC,
Favorite Coaches

Joe Paterno, Joe Paterno, Joe Paterno
All Time Sports Moment

Michigan loses at home to Appalachian State, 2007, Yankees with the Series in 1996, Aaron Boone in the ALCS vs the Red Sox, Penn State vs Ohio State 2005, going to Bristol Motor Speedway on a big night in August, QPR getting promotion at Sheffield Wednesday
Most Memorable Game Attended

Being in the middle of the Penn State vs Ohio State game in 2005, in the "White Out". Also David Well's perfect game at Yankee Stadium; 2003 ALCS (THAT Aaron Boone Game vs Boston); the day baseball came back after 9/11 at Fenway Park; going to my first college football game (ASU vs Stanford - ASU wins in overtime)
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe DiMaggio. Oh, and if we're talking the days of non-juice, Bonds' home run record. And Wayne Gretzky's too....
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth, of course. Though I'd take Mays' glove over Ruth's anytime!
Unitas or Montana?

Montana. Actually screw them both. Give me Brady or Peyton Manning anytime.
Jordan or Russell?

Michael Jordan of course! Is there any question?
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky - by a mile. Wish I could have seen either of them play....
Pele or Maradona?

Pele. Also Ronaldinho before he put on all the weight - he moves are breathtaking. I also worship David Beckham's right foot. Especially when taking a penalty against Argentina.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer. He may have lost the Wimbledon Final against Nadal, but he was incredible. I like him a lot.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger. He wins trophies will standing on one leg. Speaking of golf, I'd like to choose Europe's Ryder Cup golf team.
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt. Petty's a nice guy though - I've met him. Also give me Mark Martin, a really, really decent advertisement for NASCAR
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna - most exciting driver of them all. Look at Mansell vs Senna at Monte Carlo (1991) for details
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

SEC and Big Ten. PSU play in the Big Ten, but the SEC's so, so much fun to watch. A perfect mix of pass and run. For girls? The Pac-10!

Latest Articles »

Week 12 Predictions: Anyone Give a Damn for the Whole State of Michigan?

11/18/2009

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Cardinal Beats Trojans While Catholics Fall to Panthers: Week 11 Thoughts

11/15/2009

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Penn State's Fans: The Worst in College Football?

11/13/2009

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Charlie Weis a Winner Against Pitt? Week 11 College Football Predictions

11/12/2009

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JW Nix said...

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you might dig this from KD. Worthy of AOTD :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

7 days ago

Paul McGwire said...

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Alex,
I owe you an apology. I was one of those ND fans giving you a hard time on some of your previous work over the summer. I believe I even called you a bigot, or anti-catholic or something. Those comments never sat well with me, and I regret them. I will give credit where do, you were right. ND is not elite, and with Weiss never will be. This is what we catholics call confession(kind of). I will rib you by saying Penn St. is not elite either, and would lose to Pitt this year(that has to hurt). Later

8 days ago

Blake Stansbery said...

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Alex I enjoy reading your articles. Give my newest a look over if you get a chance.

Thanks
Blake

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288903-the-whole-hog-truth-bobby-petrino-and-the-hogs-are-going-bowling

9 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

9 days ago

BabyTate said...

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Only two people did better than 5-4 last week! A nightmare!

Let's roll this week!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286888-college-football-babys-losers-for-the-second-week-of-november

BT

11 days ago

al asifyouknow said...

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thank you
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286495-notre-dame-who-can-their-fans-blame-now-tys-ghost

13 days ago

Brian Hood said...

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Hey Alex, I have followed you for a while and value your thoughts, care to take a look...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279956-sec-coaches-are-celebrities

23 days ago

Teddy Mitrosilis said...

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Hey Alex,

If you love sports, you will love what happened between UConn and West Virginia on Satruday. It's why we watch. If you have time, please check out my column. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277841-uconn-west-virginia-is-why-we-watch-sports

Teddy

28 days ago

JW Nix said...

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check this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274477-let-the-mutiny-begin-in-redskins-nation

33 days ago

P Murphy said...

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If you get a chance to check out my article, Thanks!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272949-iowa-could-finish-12-0-and-be-looking-in-from-the-outside

36 days ago

GeorgiaDawg said...

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A letter to the Bulldog nation:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272608-open-letter-to-the-georgia-bulldog-nation-be-careful-what-you-wish-for

37 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272007-why-the-crimson-tide-deserved-the-number-two-spot-over-texas

I'm from Texas yet I think UT should be number 3. What is wrong with me?

38 days ago

Tim McGhee said...

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Congrats on your promotion to b/r top college football writer. Lots of creativity got you there.

Tim

43 days ago

Bill B said...

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I'm tired of the Joe Cox bashing Alex. Maybe this will educate some folks. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268328-georgia-bulldog-nation-get-off-joe-cox

45 days ago

Bill B said...

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Hey Alex. UGA had a tough loss to LSU. But no need to panic. We will survive. I'd like it if you checked out my take and please feel free to comment. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266267-georgia-bulldogs-loss-to-lsu-uga-still-standing

48 days ago

JW Nix said...

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you might dig this from KD. Worthy of AOTD :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/289279-i-think-i-love-hockey

7 days ago

Paul McGwire said...

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8 days ago

Blake Stansbery said...

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9 days ago

JW Nix said...

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I HAD to get this rant out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/288641-the-redskins-discover-their-problem-no-testicles

9 days ago

BabyTate said...

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Only two people did better than 5-4 last week! A nightmare!

Let's roll this week!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286888-college-football-babys-losers-for-the-second-week-of-november

BT

11 days ago

al asifyouknow said...

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thank you
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/286495-notre-dame-who-can-their-fans-blame-now-tys-ghost

13 days ago

Brian Hood said...

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Hey Alex, I have followed you for a while and value your thoughts, care to take a look...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279956-sec-coaches-are-celebrities

23 days ago

Teddy Mitrosilis said...

Delete

28 days ago

JW Nix said...

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check this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274477-let-the-mutiny-begin-in-redskins-nation

33 days ago

P Murphy said...

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If you get a chance to check out my article, Thanks!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272949-iowa-could-finish-12-0-and-be-looking-in-from-the-outside

36 days ago

GeorgiaDawg said...

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A letter to the Bulldog nation:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272608-open-letter-to-the-georgia-bulldog-nation-be-careful-what-you-wish-for

37 days ago

James Williamson said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272007-why-the-crimson-tide-deserved-the-number-two-spot-over-texas

I'm from Texas yet I think UT should be number 3. What is wrong with me?

38 days ago

Tim McGhee said...

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Congrats on your promotion to b/r top college football writer. Lots of creativity got you there.

Tim

43 days ago

Bill B said...

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I'm tired of the Joe Cox bashing Alex. Maybe this will educate some folks. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/268328-georgia-bulldog-nation-get-off-joe-cox

45 days ago

Bill B said...

Delete

48 days ago

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Received 10,000 Reads • January 11, 2009
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Seven Ways Big Ten Football Can Resurre…

Received 50 comments • April 05, 2009
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College Bowl Predictions

Received 2,000 Reads • December 16, 2008
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Week 15 Predictions

Received 2,000 Reads • December 01, 2008
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Top 10 College Football Teams Worth Hating

Received 50 comments • July 29, 2008
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Great Debate: Silver Medal

College Football's Best Stadiums: The "…

Received 50 comments • July 10, 2008
Hot Read

Hot Read: Silver Medal

From Penn State to State Penn: Penn Sta…

Received 2,000 Reads • July 10, 2008
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Hot Read: Bronze Medal

Week 10 College Football Predictions

Received 1,000 Reads • November 05, 2009
Great Debate

Great Debate: Bronze Medal

Why I Hate Michigan

Received 25 comments • October 20, 2009
Great Debate

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Received 25 comments • October 17, 2009

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