NFL International Series

[clive bradbury]

Well, after last years' disappointing wash-out, I think we got the game of the weekend this time! Cracking match, which went right down to the wire, with a much better atmosphere than last year. A lot of scoring, helped out by some pretty poor defence at times, but it certainly created a spectacle. Half-time show was a mardi gras parade to promote New Orleans over here, which was a good idea.

An enthusiastic 83,000 crowd, not quite a sell-out - what is the average for games in the USA?

What is the general opinion in the US about taking games overseas? Do you feel that you are losing a home match or gaining good promotion for the game abroad?

[Digital_Trucker]

According to this site (http://www.plunkettresearch.com/Industries/Sports/SportsStatistics/tabid/273/Default.aspx), average attendance at an NFL game is 68,661.

Personally, I think it's a good idea to play some games overseas. Good for the sport and, perhaps, a way to increase participation in the league with overseas expansion (some day). I guess they'd have to call it the World Football League, then, though, and maybe even drop the football to avoid confusion with the other football game.

[1480]

Well, after last years' disappointing wash-out, I think we got the game of the weekend this time! Cracking match, which went right down to the wire, with a much better atmosphere than last year. A lot of scoring, helped out by some pretty poor defence at times, but it certainly created a spectacle. Half-time show was a mardi gras parade to promote New Orleans over here, which was a good idea.

An enthusiastic 83,000 crowd, not quite a sell-out - what is the average for games in the USA?

What is the general opinion in the US about taking games overseas? Do you feel that you are losing a home match or gaining good promotion for the game abroad?


"cracking match"? I need an english translator please.....