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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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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 31: Daryll Clark #17 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks for a receiver against the Northwestern Wilcats at Ryan Field on October 31, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State defeated Northwestern 34-13. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Penn State-Ohio State: PSU's Biggest Game of the Year

Published 2 days ago
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TEMPE, AZ - OCTOBER 03: James Brooks #34 of the Arizona State Sun Devils runs out onto the field before the college football game against the Oregon State Beavers at Sun Devil Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona. The Beavers defeated the Sun Devils 28-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Week 10 College Football Predictions

Published 3 days ago
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TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 24: Fans of the Alabama Crimson Tide cheer against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 24, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Which Unbeaten College Football Team Has the Best Chance of Losing?

Published 5 days ago
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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 31: Brandon Spikes #51 and Duke Lemmens #44 of the Florida Gators tackle Washaun Ealey #24 of the Georgia Bulldogs at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Brandon Spikes, You Got Out Of Jail

Published 5 days ago
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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!

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by Brian
9 days ago

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
by Teddy
14 days ago

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
by JW
20 days ago

check this out :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274477-let-the-mutiny-begin-in-redskins-nation
by P
22 days ago

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
by GeorgiaDawg
23 days ago

A letter to the Bulldog nation:

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

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?
by Tim
about 1 month ago

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

Tim
by Bill
about 1 month ago

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
by Bill
about 1 month ago

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
by Henry
about 1 month ago

Alex,

Check this if you get a minute. It is for fun and a good cause.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265090-sec-preview-poetry-for-breast-cancer-awareness-week

Thanks! SM
by Denton
about 1 month ago

Check this out if you get a chance. My latest column appears to be causing some heat...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264798-northwestern-state-needs-to-learn-the-definition-of-a-sports-column
by Henry
about 1 month ago

If you've got a minute check out my latest.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261978-just-win-baby-monster-goal-line-stand-allows-lsu-to-remain-unbeaten

I hope you like it.

Thanks - SM
by Ari
about 1 month ago

Hey,
I don't usually post articles on people's boards, but I don't know if this slideshow will get views unless I share it with people. If you have time, check this out. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257298-rosh-hashanah-sports-figures-who-have-should-take-some-time-to-repent
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Ari
by Matt
about 1 month ago

Hey there! I just created my first slideshow on BR! Come check out my starting lineup for week 3 in college football w/analysis & predictions:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257295-college-football-starting-lineup-for-week-3

[Feedback is appreciated]
by Sudeshna
about 1 month ago

We witnessed an absolutely eventful US Open this time, dotted with numerous incidents. Here's a pictorial compilation of all those moments in the singles draw which stood out and caught our attention during those 15 days.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/256972-some-moments-to-remember-from-the-2009-us-open

Hope u can have a look into it.

Thanks.

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