About

I'm new to the writing world, joining Bleacher Report as a Featured Columnist in October 2011. I am obsessed with just about all sports, although growing up in the UK means that rugby and cricket compete with the NFL for my attentions throughout the year.

I'm a passionate New England Patriots fan, and therefore by definition, a Bill Belichick apologist, but to be honest, above all else in the NFL I simply love watching talent. Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers do it for me these days.


on Twitter, or email me nick.butterworth@gmail.com if you would like to get in touch for further work, or just to have a chat about my latest article.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Usain Bolt, Michael Johnson, Michael Jordan, Jason Robinson

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    New England Patriots, England Rugby, England Cricket, Harlequins, Sale Sharks, Lancashire CCC, Manchester City

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bill Belichick, Clive Woodward

  • All Time Sports Moment

    I have three: Jonny Wilkinson's World Cup-winning drop goal, Tom Brady's drive / Adam Vinatieri's field goal to win Super Bowl XXXVI, and Michael Johnson's 200m world record at Atlanta '96

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    My first Man City game as a boy, vs. Liverpool. The roar of a live crowd for the first time, irreplaceable

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Brett Favre's 297 consecutive starts, or Don Bradman's Test cricket average of 99.94

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    I grew up watching Jordan, who I worshipped, but Russell, by a landslide. 11 titles?

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Maradona

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklaus

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Senna

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

    SEC

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  • Craig Santucci posted 80 days ago

    Craig Santucci

    Hey Nick...I suck. So sorry I missed your note. I have to do a better job of looking at my bulletin board. Last year it got corrupt & full of spam...so I stopped looking at it.

    Next time I will hook you with hot spot.

  • Craig Santucci posted 102 days ago

    Craig Santucci

    I saw some pics of Captain Brady's new digs in Cali.

    WOW. A bit extravagant..don't you think? HAHA

  • Craig Santucci posted 116 days ago

    Craig Santucci

    Great game my friend. It almost reminded me of the same game in 2007. These teams are so evenly matched.

    Welker is a class act for taking heat!

  • Craig Santucci posted 136 days ago

    Craig Santucci

    Time to get on the Giants bandwagon my friend. HAHA

  • Randall Woo posted 150 days ago

    Randall Woo

    Thanks Nick! Look forward to reading more from you.

  • Craig Santucci posted 201 days ago

    Craig Santucci

    Nice piece my friend. The only thing I question is no mention of Hakeem Nicks. He has become the homerun threat as Plax once was.

    Keep of the good work!

  • Fonzy 541 posted 206 days ago

    Fonzy 541

    I remember when I didn't fully understand the game of football... I'm glad I didn't write about football back then unlike you!!!

  • Craig Santucci posted 211 days ago

    Craig Santucci

    Giants vs The Pats! I thought you might like this piece.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/923321-ny-giants-vs-ne-patriots-have-these-teams-changed-much-since-the-superbowl

  • Stuart Rodriguez posted 236 days ago

    Stuart Rodriguez

    You're very welcome, Nick. It's a pleasure to edit a well-written article, and I'm glad to have been able to help!