About

My name is Nick McAndrews and I'm a Junior at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., where I'm currently studying Communications and Journalism. At St. Thomas, I work as a sports reporter for TommieMedia.com, the school's student-run news platform. I love watching, playing and writing about sports, particularly football.

Though I've grown up a loyal Minnesota Vikings fan, I have an appreciation for all of the NFL's teams and their traditions. I wouldn't consider myself a big college football fan, but I guess my allegiance would be to Florida State if I had to choose.

Though it is not very prevalent on BleacherReport, I am a huge lacrosse fan too.

To contact me about writing opportunities, feel free to message me on B/R, comment on my wall, Tweet at me, or email me at mcan1933@stthomas.edu

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Adrian Peterson, Jared Allen, Christian Ponder, Percy Harvin, Chad Greenway, Antoine Winfield, Kevin Williams, Tamba Hali, Eric Berry, Brandon Flowers, Jamaal Charles, Dwayne Bowe, Tom Brady, Darelle Revis, Nnamdi Asomugha, Bronko Nagurski, Ernie Nevers, Steve Young, Randy Moss, Cris Carter, John Randle, Chuck Foreman, Steve Smith (CAR), Marques Colston, Larry Fitzgerald, Eric Decker, Patrick Willis, Vontae Davis, Vernon Davis, Ray Lewis, Ray Rice, Andre Johnson, Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Kevin Garnett, Wally Szczerbiak, Derrick Rose, Kevin Love, Michael Beasley, Steve Nash, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire, Chris Paul, Derrick Williams

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Minnesota Vikings, Florida State Seminoles, Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Swarm, Minnesota Twins, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Carolina Tar Heels

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bud Grant, Mike Ditka, Mike Tomlin, Ron Gardenhire

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Michael Jordan's dunk contest jump from the free-throw line

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    The Vikings's Outdoor Game at TCF Bank Stadium on December 20th, 2010 - First Vikings Game played outdoors in 30 years, Brett Favre's last NFL game, Devin Hester breaks the Kick Returns for Touchdowns record

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Brett Favre's Consecutive starts

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Mays

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Nascar isn't a sport

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big 10

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  • Zach Kruse posted 29 days ago

    Zach Kruse

    Good question. I'd have to give Kalil the edge over Perry, but you're right--Matthews will be tough for Loadholt on the right side. Should be fun to watch.

  • Joyce Familara posted 30 days ago

    Joyce Familara

    No problem Nick! Best of luck!

  • Lucas Maurice posted 36 days ago

    Lucas Maurice

    hey man, i've got some questions so pls email me at lmssports@hotmail.com

    Thanks

  • Keith Brown posted 47 days ago

    Keith Brown

    Email me your most recent draft and I'll reply with mine, kbrown30@my.westga.edu.

  • Brian Dezelske posted 135 days ago

    Brian Dezelske

    That's fine then... I accept your apology. I never thought you were calling me out as a writer on the article earlier this week, there were just a couple comments that made me think you just didn't read the article, yet commented... and commented on stuff that I actually pointed out in the article. That's why I pointed that out to you... that's all. I don't care if someone has a different opinion... that's always going to happen.

    But, the comment from yesterday's article just didn't make any sense... and it did seem like you were taking a shot at me for whatever reason. I do apologize myself, for continually going back and forth with that other guy... I don't know what his deal is, but he drops d-bag comments on my articles constantly... basically since the start of the football season. That's the first time I fired back at him and he chose to keep it going... especially coming in on a conversation that he had nothing to do with... so I lost it on him. My fault.

    Anyway... keep it up and good luck.

  • Delores Smith-Johnson posted 167 days ago

    Delores Smith-Johnson

    You're welcome, Nick!

  • Bill Hubbell posted 187 days ago

    Bill Hubbell

    Well, we can agree on one thing Nick-- Go Tommies! I played running back there before you were born. And we agree on Tyrell Johnson!

  • James Van Etten posted 190 days ago

    James Van Etten

    Thanks for the props Nick!

  • Jacqueline Moen-Kadlec posted 216 days ago

    Jacqueline Moen-Kadlec

    Hey Nick! If you haven't already, check out today's Star Tribune. There's a pretty interesting article about the Vikings moving to L.A. I didn't know that the L.A. Lakers were also from Minnesota, prior to moving. Interesting stuff.

  • Jacqueline Moen-Kadlec posted 222 days ago

    Jacqueline Moen-Kadlec

    Thanks for the "like" Nick! :)

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