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.

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Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Usain Bolt, Michael Johnson, Michael Jordan, Jason Robinson

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    New England Patriots, England Rugby, England Cricket, Harlequins, 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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  • Randall Woo posted 505 days ago

    Randall Woo

    Thanks Nick! Look forward to reading more from you.

  • Fonzy 541 posted 561 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!!!

  • Stuart Rodriguez posted 591 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!