| Jon Bellwood |
| Hello, I’m Jon and I’m from the sunny (yeah, right) town of I have just spent the second year of my degree studying abroad in America at the University of Kentucky, this is why when you take a quick look back through my articles there are a couple of UK articles and nothing else on college sports. My knowledge is getting there slowly and I hope to be able to branch out soon! On a related note, there is always time for a bit of “Wooooooooooooah, C, A, T, S, CATS, CATS, CATS”, I’m sure everyone will agree? Well maybe not fans from I have always loved my sports, my all time number one passion is for Formula One racing and motorsports, my hero as a kid was Nigel Mansell, to the point where I wanted my name changing to have Nigel as my middle name, though my Mum never did come around to the idea and so to this day I still don’t have a middle name, much to the confusion of Americans everywhere. These days I find myself supporting Lewis Hamilton in the Formula One and British drivers in other categories around the globe, I was really happy to be able to be at the Indy 500 to see Dario Franchitti triumph in May, even despite the rain interval. Other than that I follow Hartlepool United and Middlesbrough in football (soccer if you like), the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL, the University of Kentucky in every college sport ;) and the New York Rangers in the NHL, which may seem quite random but I went to see them on my 21st birthday after getting the last seat in the house! My writing has come on leaps and bounds since I joined the site but every now and then I lapse and had in an article short of time and effort, if you see one let me know. This season I will mostly be wishing I was at Commonwealth stadium or Rupp Arena while sat in a flat in |
Despite T.O.'s tears, Tony Romo caught plenty of flack for his trip to Mexico and his loss to the Giants. But while Terrell Owens was the first to leap to his QB's defense, Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood has the exclusive, first-hand response from Romo, himself.
» The British Invasion
ASM's inaugural fantasy football league had plenty of suprises (Derek Anderson) and disappointments (thanks for nothing Rudi Johnson!), so perhaps it was a fitting conclusion that our resident Brit bested his 11 U.S. counterparts at their new American pastime. So now it's time for Jon Bellwood to gloat.
» Cat Scratch Fever
The season couldn't have started better in Lexington, but after topping No. 1 LSU, it was all downhill. As Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood writes, however, Kentucky's return engagement with the Music City Bowl doesn't mean the 2006 season was a failure.
» Uncommon Excitement in the Commonwealth
Usually September is just another month to kill on the way to basketball season in Lexington. But as Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood writes, after last year's surprising bowl win, the hype in Lexington is actually about the pigskin for once -- and if thing's go right, it just might be basketball taking the backseat for a while.
» A Born Salesman
Tubby Smith's recruiting at Kentucky didn't win him many fans, and the program floundered over the past few seasons. But as Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood writes, Smith's weaknesses are new head coach Billy Gillespie's strengths, and the fans in Lexington are already reaping the rewards.
» Keeping an Even Keel
America may be the leader in capitalist enterprise, but its sports -- particularly the NFL -- embrace socialism to its fullest. That's a nice change of pace for Atomic Sports' British correspondent Jon Bellwood, who is eagerly awaiting his first NFL draft this weekend.
» Bring on Billy
After consecutive national titles in Florida, it might seem like Billy Donovan couldn't be happier. But as Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood writes, there's plenty of reason to think the Gators' coach is heading to Lexington to revive the Kentucky program.
» Full Throttle
When it comes to great comebacks, there's no shortage of amazing stories. But as Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood writes, the story of Alex Zanardi is more than a comeback -- it's downright amazing.
» Cheering For the Little Guy
Not every baseball fan loves the Yanks and Sox, nor does every basketball fan root for the Lakers. As Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood writes, sometimes the fiercest allegiances are to the teams most people have never heard of, as is the case with his favorite soccer team.
» Big Changes in the Bluegrass State
Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood could have expected a lot of things while spending the fall in Lexington, Kentucky. A memorable football season, however, wasn't one of them. For the first time in recent memory, however, Kentucky is looking like a football school, and the future appears bright.
