<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "NFL in London"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/54.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net NFL in London
This year the English Premier Soccer League is also being promoted heavily int he states. Which ddo you think will catch on first, the NFL in England or Soccer/Futbol in the U.S.? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088547.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088547.page GMT NFL in London
 Easy E wrote:


This year the English Premier Soccer League is also being promoted heavily int he states. Which ddo you think will catch on first, the NFL in England or Soccer/Futbol in the U.S.?



Given that we already have a fairly significant professional soccer league, I'd say soccer in the US...But that makes me sad, because the other, and much better, significantly English game should be seen by more people here in the States. I am of course, talking about Rugby Union ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088591.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088591.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088618.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088618.page GMT NFL in London
 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
I feel the need to say this: Sorry, London. We'll send you good teams next year, we promise.


Beat me to it. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088620.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088620.page GMT NFL in London
 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
I feel the need to say this: Sorry, London. We'll send you good teams next year, we promise.

Honestly no one thought that these teams were going to crap the bed the first three weeks of the season. The Steelers, even though they missed the playoffs this past season have been a dominant force in the NFL and AFC North, and the Vikings made it to the playoffs without a decent QB (thanks to AP), but Jesus, one of these teams lost to the Cleveland Browns... Sorry London!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088633.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088633.page GMT NFL in London
You have to bear in mind that UK based fans don't have much chance to see any pro American football unless they make some kind of a pilgrimage for it, so even if these two teams are low in the league they will still look good to people over here.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088648.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088648.page GMT NFL in London
 Kilkrazy wrote:


You have to bear in mind that UK based fans don't have much chance to see any pro American football unless they make some kind of a pilgrimage for it, so even if these two teams are low in the league they will still look good to people over here.


But at the same time, many of those UK based fans can see very similar, and often times more exciting (read, without 8 million breaks) action by going to The Stoop, or Sixways, or Twickenham and watching an Aviva Premiership match, or Internationals that are coming up.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088675.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088675.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088689.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088689.page GMT NFL in London
 Kilkrazy wrote:
Or The Oval, or Lords, if they want slower action with many more breaks (elevenses, lunch, tea) by watching cricket.



Lol, I would never consider anything that goes on in cricket to be "action" Though I suppose if I understood even half of what went on there, it may become a decent drinking sport, a la baseball.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088696.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088696.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088748.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088748.page GMT NFL in London
 Ensis Ferrae wrote:
 Easy E wrote:


This year the English Premier Soccer League is also being promoted heavily int he states. Which ddo you think will catch on first, the NFL in England or Soccer/Futbol in the U.S.?



Given that we already have a fairly significant professional soccer league, I'd say soccer in the US...But that makes me sad, because the other, and much better, significantly English game should be seen by more people here in the States. I am of course, talking about Rugby Union


It shouldn't even have to be called Union. It should just be Rugby. Screw that lame ass rugby league garbage that neuters half of the friggin game.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088792.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088792.page GMT NFL in London
 Mathieu Raymond wrote:
KK, I always wanted to ask, how come your flag shows as Japanese?


I used to be in Japan, and the flag was fixed to Japanese by Legoburner because it wouldn't auto-detect. I haven't bothered to change it since then.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088917.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088917.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088929.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088929.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088948.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6088948.page GMT NFL in London
As a big NFL fan will be going to the game on Sunday, and I can't wait for it! At this point I'm hoping the Vikings will notch it up a gear, but as the Steelers haven't looked ground-breaking at least it might be a close game (hopefully closer than the Patriots-Rams games last year in any case!)

Lol, I would never consider anything that goes on in cricket to be "action" Though I suppose if I understood even half of what went on there, it may become a decent drinking sport, a la baseball.


Test match cricket (the long one!) is officially the best TV-hangover cure ever, although F1 is a close contender. Nothing better than having a sore head, sitting with a cup of tea and some forward defensive shots against a spin bowler at about 1 run every 3 overs

20-20 cricket and one day internationals can be tremendously exciting though.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6090296.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6090296.page GMT NFL in London
As for the NFL games at Wembly, they always sell out super fast. True it's not as good as rugby but its a different spectacle and has cheer leaders. I know allot of rugby players that go, Martin Johnson is famous for being an avid NFL fan.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6090430.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6090430.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6090567.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6090567.page GMT NFL in London
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6091949.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6091949.page GMT NFL in London
 Easy E wrote:
Breaking News, the Vikes just changed Quarterbacks. Ponder is out and Matt Castle will be starting instead.


I guess losing to the Browns was too much

Edit: turns out Ponder has a broken rib...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6091961.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6091961.page GMT NFL in London
The Steelers have mostly been putrid so far, but they might be starting to come around a little. The offense didn't look incompetent against the Bears...it was all the stinkin' turnovers that sunk them. If they can get that kind of effort and cut down on the TOs, they might be decent going forward. They likely aren't going to dig out of a 0-3 hole, but hopefully they start the climb back to respectability in London this weekend. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092067.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092067.page GMT Re:NFL in London ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092562.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092562.page GMT NFL in London
 notprop wrote:
20-20 cricket causes the hangovers that you need a test match to recover from!

As for the NFL games at Wembly, they always sell out super fast. True it's not as good as rugby but its a different spectacle and has cheer leaders. I know allot of rugby players that go, Martin Johnson is famous for being an avid NFL fan.


2 games I love most in the world; motorbike racing, and NFL. Motorbikes because of the skill level involved, the capacity for personal over mechanical excellence, the danger/gladiatorial/emotional element of it (although I hate seeing riders injured, balancing on that knife edge between perfect control and throwing yourself into the scenery is surely something to be admired).

Like rugby as well, but despite the shape of the ball and the physical elements involved they are very different games. Love the strategic elements of NFL, that it has got ridiculous levels of depth if you are prepared to stick your head into it, but can also be enjoyed just for the basic element of seeing someone spinning through the air after running into a 400lb linebacker

Conscious of the flag on the left, will also say I think NFL is ten times the game of regular round-football soccer on various levels, but there we go.. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092784.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092784.page GMT NFL in London
 notprop wrote:
20-20 cricket causes the hangovers that you need a test match to recover from!

As for the NFL games at Wembly, they always sell out super fast. True it's not as good as rugby but its a different spectacle and has cheer leaders. I know allot of rugby players that go, Martin Johnson is famous for being an avid NFL fan.

Who supplies the cheerleaders? Steelers don't have any, though the Vikings do. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092923.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092923.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092940.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6092940.page GMT Re:NFL in London


Census data supplied by Purplefood (Purplefood is a registered trademark of Purplefood enterprises (Subsidiary of Purplefood Incorporated)) Purplefood Incorporated being a joint venture of Universal Omnitech, Weyland-Yutani, and the Genom Corporation, in association with Cyberdyne Systems, Mishima Heavy Industries and the Hanka Precision Instruments Corporation ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093020.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093020.page GMT Re:NFL in London
 purplefood wrote:
Because there are no women in Pitsburgh.*




It's true you don't see many Pittsburgh women. And in fact, they are so alike in voice and appearance, that they are often mistaken for Pittsburg men.

Gotta snatch that low hanging fruit....]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093044.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093044.page GMT Re:NFL in London
 cincydooley wrote:
Gotta snatch that low hanging fruit....

That's what the Pittsburgh husbands say about their wives

Yinz shouldn't forget to tip your waitresses, I'll be here all week ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093065.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093065.page GMT Re:NFL in London
 Alfndrate wrote:
 cincydooley wrote:
Gotta snatch that low hanging fruit....

That's what the Pittsburgh husbands say about their wives

Yinz shouldn't forget to tip your waitresses, I'll be here all week

Unfortunately...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093112.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093112.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093333.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6093333.page GMT Re:NFL in London that horrific, lucky with the weather.

Got to see Peterson complete a running TD which I guess made the entry price worth by itself!

Did any other Dakka members get to the game? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6102519.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6102519.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6102550.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6102550.page GMT Re:NFL in London
 Pacific wrote:
What a game! Thoroughly enjoyable day; fantastic show very professionally done, cracking game, food queues were not that horrific, lucky with the weather.

Got to see Peterson complete a running TD which I guess made the entry price worth by itself!

Did any other Dakka members get to the game?


I didn't get to the game but I know a few people who did.
I instead elected to watch the Bears game and get really depressed]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6103891.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6103891.page GMT NFL in London
 kronk wrote:
Why don't the steelers have Cheer leaders?


I do believe they were in fact the first NFL team to employ cheerleaders. Of course, those were college-style cheerleaders (some might have also been cheerleaders at Pitt) and not the stripper show that NFL cheerleaders are now. IIRC, that experiment lasted for a year or two, and then the Rooneys decided it was just kind of an unnecessary sideshow. It's honestly a pretty good read on Steelers fans, who, you know, actually watch and are very into the football game.

IIRC, the Browns, Packers, Bears and Giants don't have cheerleaders either. Note all those teams have good fan bases that don't need to be entertained by sideshows. At the other end of the spectrum, you have the Dallas Cowboys, who incidentally play some football from time to time amongst everything else going on at their billion dollar entertainment complex.

*sigh* 0-4. You'd think 29 first downs, 36 minutes of TOP and 436 yards of offense would have been enough for a Steelers team. Just as the offense is coming around, the defense is springing leaks.


Edit: Per Wikipedia, they were Robert Morris students, not Pitt. And they were around from '61 to '69, longer than I thought. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105820.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105820.page GMT NFL in London
 gorgon wrote:
 kronk wrote:
Why don't the steelers have Cheer leaders?


I do believe they were in fact the first NFL team to employ cheerleaders. Of course, those were college-style cheerleaders (some might have also been cheerleaders at Pitt) and not the stripper show that NFL cheerleaders are now. IIRC, that experiment lasted for a year or two, and then the Rooneys decided it was just kind of an unnecessary sideshow. It's honestly a pretty good read on Steelers fans, who, you know, actually watch and are very into the football game.

IIRC, the Browns, Packers, Bears and Giants don't have cheerleaders either. Note all those teams have good fan bases that don't need to be entertained by sideshows. At the other end of the spectrum, you have the Dallas Cowboys, who incidentally play some football from time to time amongst everything else going on at their billion dollar entertainment complex.

*sigh* 0-4. You'd think 29 first downs, 36 minutes of TOP and 436 yards of offense would have been enough for a Steelers team. Just as the offense is coming around, the defense is springing leaks.

It's okay, when the Steelers end up 11-5, maybe 10-6, I'll be reliving this moment when the Browns end up 2-14 .]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105831.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105831.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105852.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105852.page GMT NFL in London UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105879.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105879.page GMT NFL in London
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though

Well, that's because you don't have the 3rd favorite national pastime of the 'MURICA behind SPORTIN' and SHOOTIN' is TAILGATIN'


Edit: Oddly enough, I think that's a British flag on the left ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105973.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6105973.page GMT NFL in London
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though

It's an entertaining sport once you figure out what the hell is going on.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6106058.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6106058.page GMT NFL in London
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though


Have to watch a game with you SilverMK2, have already 'converted' several people to the sport! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6106064.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6106064.page GMT NFL in London
 Pacific wrote:
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though


Have to watch a game with you SilverMK2, have already 'converted' several people to the sport!


Haha, I am not a huge sports fan unfortunately - I can just about stand watching rugby (I used to love playing it), but that is about it ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6106177.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6106177.page GMT NFL in London
Thankfully, one channel streams NBC's Sunday night game coverage with local hosts, so there's at least one opportunity a week. Steelers/Vikings was really enjoyable, and after catching Patriots/Falcons later that night I'm considering the whole NFL package.

I mean, it doesn't hold a candle to Rugby Union, but there are plenty of hours in the day.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6107663.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6107663.page GMT NFL in London
 iproxtaco wrote:
I prefer American football to regular football. It's smarter and more team based, and is consistently exciting compared the the short, sporadic bursts of action in 'soccer'. I actually like the breaks too because I usually do other stuff at the same time.

Thankfully, one channel streams NBC's Sunday night game coverage with local hosts, so there's at least one opportunity a week. Steelers/Vikings was really enjoyable, and after catching Patriots/Falcons later that night I'm considering the whole NFL package.

I mean, it doesn't hold a candle to Rugby Union, but there are plenty of hours in the day.




Your last sentence saved your post As an American Rugger, and "recent" convert, I find the American Football games on TV to be extremely hard to get into. I feel like I need Ritalin because the game is so stop/start... Also, I tend to yell at the games more, not because the refs are bad, or the teams are playing horribly, but because I am mentally imposing Union rules onto the game (as in, those guys are horrible at rucking the ball carrier, that wide receiver completely missed the great offload/passing lane, that was NOT a touchdown, because there was no grounding of the ball, etc.)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6107715.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6107715.page GMT NFL in London UK.

So essentially, my understanding of Rugby Union isn't that entrenched. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6107769.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6107769.page GMT Re:NFL in London
 Hlaine Larkin mk2 wrote:
I instead elected to watch the Bears game and get really depressed

I'm in the same boat. At least they made a good comeback ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6108928.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6108928.page GMT NFL in London
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though


You and me both. To see the sacred soil of Wembley, the pride of this nation, the home of football, sullied by some damned colonials!

I like the NFL, but I like good quality turf better, and the fact that England has some VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY crucial world cup qualifiers in a few weeks time on grass that has been probably torn to shreds by some lumbering bunch of American football players... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109107.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109107.page GMT NFL in London
 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though


You and me both. To see the sacred soil of Wembley, the pride of this nation, the home of football, sullied by some damned colonials!

I like the NFL, but I like good quality turf better, and the fact that England has some VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY crucial world cup qualifiers in a few weeks time on grass that has been probably torn to shreds by some lumbering bunch of American football players...

Well, they wouldn't let the players throw tea into the ocean, so tearing up your turf was the next best thing.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109122.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109122.page GMT Re:NFL in London
I'm glad you guys like football over there, they're talking about putting an NFL team in London.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109192.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109192.page GMT Re:NFL in London
Niexist wrote:
I don't think soccer will ever catch on in America. Like myself I'll watch it in the same way that I watch tennis, or golf. Meaning that I only want to see the equivalent of majors, or opens. So I do watch the world cup, but that's about it. To me it is the most boring game in the world right behind hockey. Anything where you play that long and have a rather large chance of ending 0-0 is boring to me.

I'm glad you guys like football over there, they're talking about putting an NFL team in London.

Hockey is boring? O.o]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109229.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109229.page GMT NFL in London http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109235.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109235.page GMT Re:NFL in London
 Alfndrate wrote:
Niexist wrote:
I don't think soccer will ever catch on in America. Like myself I'll watch it in the same way that I watch tennis, or golf. Meaning that I only want to see the equivalent of majors, or opens. So I do watch the world cup, but that's about it. To me it is the most boring game in the world right behind hockey. Anything where you play that long and have a rather large chance of ending 0-0 is boring to me.

I'm glad you guys like football over there, they're talking about putting an NFL team in London.

Hockey is boring? O.o


To me it is, notice where I said to me. I know some people like it, just like some people like soccer, some people like curling, and some people like ice skating, they're just not for me. It's all opinion bud, I'm personally a motorsports NUT. I love nascar, formula 1, indy cars, and aussie V8 supercars which most sports fans think are boring. I think F1 has a better chance of catching on in the states than soccer.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109276.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109276.page GMT Re:NFL in London
Niexist wrote:
 Alfndrate wrote:
Niexist wrote:
I don't think soccer will ever catch on in America. Like myself I'll watch it in the same way that I watch tennis, or golf. Meaning that I only want to see the equivalent of majors, or opens. So I do watch the world cup, but that's about it. To me it is the most boring game in the world right behind hockey. Anything where you play that long and have a rather large chance of ending 0-0 is boring to me.

I'm glad you guys like football over there, they're talking about putting an NFL team in London.

Hockey is boring? O.o


To me it is, notice where I said to me. I know some people like it, just like some people like soccer, some people like curling, and some people like ice skating, they're just not for me. It's all opinion bud, I'm personally a motorsports NUT. I love nascar, formula 1, indy cars, and aussie V8 supercars which most sports fans think are boring. I think F1 has a better chance of catching on in the states than soccer.

I guess they say there is no zealot like a convert, but January of this year I started watching hockey, and held a very similar opinion of hockey that you hold (that it's a boring sport), and quickly fell in love with the sport which was a lot more fast paced and exciting than I gave it credit for. I agree that there are points where it seems like they're all just playing grab ass in center ice, but watching my adopted team make it to the playoffs was some of the most exciting sports I've seen in years.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109322.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109322.page GMT NFL in London
 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though


You and me both. To see the sacred soil of Wembley, the pride of this nation, the home of football, sullied by some damned colonials!

I like the NFL, but I like good quality turf better, and the fact that England has some VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY crucial world cup qualifiers in a few weeks time on grass that has been probably torn to shreds by some lumbering bunch of American football players...

Oh please it's not gonna matter that much.
It's the same result every year.
If they were really worried they'd play on another pitch.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109348.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109348.page GMT NFL in London
 purplefood wrote:
 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though


You and me both. To see the sacred soil of Wembley, the pride of this nation, the home of football, sullied by some damned colonials!

I like the NFL, but I like good quality turf better, and the fact that England has some VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY crucial world cup qualifiers in a few weeks time on grass that has been probably torn to shreds by some lumbering bunch of American football players...

Oh please it's not gonna matter that much.
It's the same result every year.
If they were really worried they'd play on another pitch.

Yeah, it's not like these are uni football players that are forced to share a single pitch with the soccer and/or rugby teams]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109365.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6109365.page GMT Re:NFL in London
Niexist wrote:
I don't think soccer will ever catch on in America. Like myself I'll watch it in the same way that I watch tennis, or golf. Meaning that I only want to see the equivalent of majors, or opens. So I do watch the world cup, but that's about it. To me it is the most boring game in the world right behind hockey. Anything where you play that long and have a rather large chance of ending 0-0 is boring to me.

I'm glad you guys like football over there, they're talking about putting an NFL team in London.

Word. People are already dishing out tons of money to the NFL - and with the huge TV contracts and advertisements, I'm not sure if the MLS teams (barring some like Seattle) could ever get enough money to make good soccer fields. I mean, the Sounders play at the Clink, I know Dallas FC has a small stadium in the DFW area, but you need lots of money to build a stadium and to attract corporate sponsors and partners. They're tied up with the NFL, and even with the recent rule changes, the game is more popular than ever before.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6110365.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6110365.page GMT Re:NFL in London
Niexist wrote:
I don't think soccer will ever catch on in America.


I thought it was quite big in amateur/semi-pro leagues and universities/etc in the US? Especially women's football.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6110505.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6110505.page GMT NFL in London
 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though


You and me both. To see the sacred soil of Wembley, the pride of this nation, the home of football, sullied by some damned colonials!

I like the NFL, but I like good quality turf better, and the fact that England has some VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY crucial world cup qualifiers in a few weeks time on grass that has been probably torn to shreds by some lumbering bunch of American football players...


It would be a mercy if it stopped us qualifying for the World Cup TBH

Went to the game, was probably the most exciting of the games I've been to (been the last 3 years too), and I'm going to the next one to ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6110597.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6110597.page GMT Re:NFL in London
 SilverMK2 wrote:
Niexist wrote:
I don't think soccer will ever catch on in America.


I thought it was quite big in amateur/semi-pro leagues and universities/etc in the US? Especially women's football.


Soccer is never broadcast on network television in America except the world cup. It's extremely rare for it to be even on cable television unless you have some special package. Sports that are "big", and by big I mean broadcast on network television at least a few times in a year are golf, tennis, hockey, basketball, football, hockey, nascar, and sometimes even ice skating, but even ice skating is more broadcast than soccer in the US.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111127.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111127.page GMT Re:NFL in London
Niexist wrote:
 SilverMK2 wrote:
Niexist wrote:
I don't think soccer will ever catch on in America.


I thought it was quite big in amateur/semi-pro leagues and universities/etc in the US? Especially women's football.


Soccer is never broadcast on network television in America except the world cup. It's extremely rare for it to be even on cable television unless you have some special package. Sports that are "big", and by big I mean broadcast on network television at least a few times in a year are golf, tennis, hockey, basketball, football, hockey, nascar, and sometimes even ice skating, but even ice skating is more broadcast than soccer in the US.

NBC broadcasts the Premier League on Saturday mornings, I was watching Swansea vs Arsenal last week.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111231.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111231.page GMT NFL in London
 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
 SilverMK2 wrote:
I know a few people in the UK who are into NFL. Can't really see the attraction myself though


You and me both. To see the sacred soil of Wembley, the pride of this nation, the home of football, sullied by some damned colonials!

I like the NFL, but I like good quality turf better, and the fact that England has some VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY crucial world cup qualifiers in a few weeks time on grass that has been probably torn to shreds by some lumbering bunch of American football players...



Doesn't the main stadium at Twickenham (ie, not The Stoop) have around the same seating capacity as Whembly? Seems like a "natural" Rugby venue would suit the NFLs needs much better
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111278.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111278.page GMT Re:NFL in London
 Alfndrate wrote:
Niexist wrote:
 SilverMK2 wrote:
Niexist wrote:
I don't think soccer will ever catch on in America.


I thought it was quite big in amateur/semi-pro leagues and universities/etc in the US? Especially women's football.


Soccer is never broadcast on network television in America except the world cup. It's extremely rare for it to be even on cable television unless you have some special package. Sports that are "big", and by big I mean broadcast on network television at least a few times in a year are golf, tennis, hockey, basketball, football, hockey, nascar, and sometimes even ice skating, but even ice skating is more broadcast than soccer in the US.

NBC broadcasts the Premier League on Saturday mornings, I was watching Swansea vs Arsenal last week.


What time of the morning, when they're advertising amazing products such as the amish fireplace, and the knife that can cut anything?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111294.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111294.page GMT Re:NFL in London
Niexist wrote:
 Alfndrate wrote:
Niexist wrote:
 SilverMK2 wrote:
Niexist wrote:
I don't think soccer will ever catch on in America.


I thought it was quite big in amateur/semi-pro leagues and universities/etc in the US? Especially women's football.


Soccer is never broadcast on network television in America except the world cup. It's extremely rare for it to be even on cable television unless you have some special package. Sports that are "big", and by big I mean broadcast on network television at least a few times in a year are golf, tennis, hockey, basketball, football, hockey, nascar, and sometimes even ice skating, but even ice skating is more broadcast than soccer in the US.

NBC broadcasts the Premier League on Saturday mornings, I was watching Swansea vs Arsenal last week.


What time of the morning, when they're advertising amazing products such as the amish fireplace, and the knife that can cut anything?

10 in the morning, though they've been showing them throughout the morning.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111463.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/554490/6111463.page GMT