NFL continues American football export drive to UK

eddie · 10-26-12, 03:24 PM

Well, we had the British Invasion back in the 60's now its our turn. The NFL is taking over

STEED · 10-26-12, 03:32 PM

They will send Obama over when he looses..........Oops that was hush hush.

Cough...LOOK OVER THERE A HOTDOG STAND!

Takeda Shingen · 10-26-12, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie

Well, we had the British Invasion back in the 60's now its our turn. The NFL is taking over

Not really. There are some British fans, but the game is largely alien to them, not having grown up with it. I can understand that too. American football has a great deal of peculiarities that make it an acquired taste. There's a ton of people on the field, a bizarre scoring system and about 7 million rules. The action also stops about every 15 seconds.

Personally, I love the game, but I grew up with it. I also recall my earliest memories of watching football and not knowing what the hell was going on. I just thought it was exciting when they threw the ball. The way that many Europeans feel about American football is the way I feel about European football (soccer). I didn't grow up with it and I don't really get it. To the informed viewer, it is very exciting. To me, it is excruciatingly long periods where nothing is happening puncuated by the occasional goal. To me, football is the perfect television sport; giving the viewer time between plays to grab snacks, hit the head and argue with his friends. To the uninformed viewer, it is rife with breaks in the action that disrupt the continuity of the game.

It's all what you know from your environment. I don't expect the NFL to really catch on in Britian more than European football has caught on in America.

eddie · 10-26-12, 03:45 PM

I agree, just having some fun with Jim,lol The Euro League started by the NFL has folded hasn't it? The Vikings will be playing the Steelers in the UK next year.

CaptainMattJ. · 10-26-12, 11:03 PM

Well it looks like super bowl rematch. Too bad the Rams havent got a chance against the patriots. I wish the Rams would come back to LA.

Go Navy and Go Rams.

magic452 · 10-27-12, 12:35 AM

If Europeans really wanted to see FOOTBALL (see Hand Egg) in a way they may like better than the NFL would to be able to see two very good collage teams play, more continuous play, not so many commercials and far less celebrating after each play and very exciting football. A much better game for my money.
You really don't get the impact of the game watching on TV, you have to see the game live to understand it.

As far as pads go, for anyone that's played Hand Egg they know that pads are as much as weapon as they are for protection. A head on collision between a 250 pound running back and a 280 pound linebacker without pads would a train wreck, I wont even go into the 300 pound lineman that can run a 4.5 or 4.6 40 yard dash. If you're in the stands you can hear those collisions. Game wouldn't last to half time without pads or as someone said you'd be playing rugby. Nothing wrong with rugby it's fun to watch.

The Pats are very good, the Rams not so hot lately.

Magic

Jimbuna · 10-27-12, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

Not really. There are some British fans, but the game is largely alien to them, not having grown up with it. I can understand that too. American football has a great deal of peculiarities that make it an acquired taste. There's a ton of people on the field, a bizarre scoring system and about 7 million rules. The action also stops about every 15 seconds.

Personally, I love the game, but I grew up with it. I also recall my earliest memories of watching football and not knowing what the hell was going on. I just thought it was exciting when they threw the ball. The way that many Europeans feel about American football is the way I feel about European football (soccer). I didn't grow up with it and I don't really get it. To the informed viewer, it is very exciting. To me, it is excruciatingly long periods where nothing is happening puncuated by the occasional goal. To me, football is the perfect television sport; giving the viewer time between plays to grab snacks, hit the head and argue with his friends. To the uninformed viewer, it is rife with breaks in the action that disrupt the continuity of the game.

It's all what you know from your environment. I don't expect the NFL to really catch on in Britian more than European football has caught on in America.

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Originally Posted by eddie

I agree, just having some fun with Jim,lol The Euro League started by the NFL has folded hasn't it? The Vikings will be playing the Steelers in the UK next year.

No harm no foul gents...far better to discuss sporting differences than those of the 'other' kind on GT

One of the positives of sport is it has no real definable boundaries because most countries play some kind of sport that was alien to them at some point in time. I should imagine athletics is one of the exceptions.

I'm often surprised at the Olympics when I see countries participating in the early rounds and I hear myself saying to the wife or daughter "I never realised that country competed in that sport". Bobsleigh Jamaica anyone?

IMHO I doubt American football will make it as big in the UK as Soccer has in the US but only time will tell.

There should always be room for peaceful pastimes in society....fight on the games field and let the battlefields become a thing of the past.

If only.

clive bradbury · 10-27-12, 05:19 PM

Actually, I would argue that American Football is a significant minority sport in the UK. There are far more fans than you realise - the Wembley game is pretty much always sold out.

There are also leagues across the country, so there are also a fair few UK players, although obviously our home grown sports dominate.

We get pretty good TV coverage, too. Three NFL games every Sunday, Monday night football, and college games. All on satellite, but the Superbowl is also covered on terrestrial TV. By the way, Takeda, the scoring system is not bizarre to any Englishman - with the exception of the safety you simply stole it all from rugby...

There has been much talk about a NFL Wembley franchise, but the recession seems to have put paid to that for now. I hear, though, that Jacksonville are to play a regular 'home' fixture at Wembley in the next couple of seasons.

It is a bit of a shame that recent games have tended to be mis-matches. Not always the case, though - Saints v Chargers a few years ago was a cracker. The choice of teams recently has made me reluctant to buy tickets, as I want to see a competitive match.

nikimcbee · 10-28-12, 04:18 PM

You guys got to see a few Gronk spikes:

So how wwas the pie?

Gargamel · 10-28-12, 05:51 PM

I think Jamaica in the bobsleigh is an obvious match. It's a sport of sprinters and driving. One of which they do very well in.

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I agree, just having some fun with Jim,lol The Euro League started by the NFL has folded hasn't it? The Vikings will be playing the Steelers in the UK next year. __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	Well it looks like super bowl rematch. Too bad the Rams havent got a chance against the patriots. I wish the Rams would come back to LA. Go Navy and Go Rams. __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison

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magic452 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reno Nevada USA Posts: 1,860 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	If Europeans really wanted to see FOOTBALL (see Hand Egg) in a way they may like better than the NFL would to be able to see two very good collage teams play, more continuous play, not so many commercials and far less celebrating after each play and very exciting football. A much better game for my money. You really don't get the impact of the game watching on TV, you have to see the game live to understand it. As far as pads go, for anyone that's played Hand Egg they know that pads are as much as weapon as they are for protection. A head on collision between a 250 pound running back and a 280 pound linebacker without pads would a train wreck, I wont even go into the 300 pound lineman that can run a 4.5 or 4.6 40 yard dash. If you're in the stands you can hear those collisions. Game wouldn't last to half time without pads or as someone said you'd be playing rugby. Nothing wrong with rugby it's fun to watch. The Pats are very good, the Rams not so hot lately. Magic __________________ Reported lost 11 Feb. 1942 Signature by depthtok33l

10-27-12, 05:19 PM	#8
clive bradbury Captain Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: stoke-on-trent, UK Posts: 492 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Actually, I would argue that American Football is a significant minority sport in the UK. There are far more fans than you realise - the Wembley game is pretty much always sold out. There are also leagues across the country, so there are also a fair few UK players, although obviously our home grown sports dominate. We get pretty good TV coverage, too. Three NFL games every Sunday, Monday night football, and college games. All on satellite, but the Superbowl is also covered on terrestrial TV. By the way, Takeda, the scoring system is not bizarre to any Englishman - with the exception of the safety you simply stole it all from rugby... There has been much talk about a NFL Wembley franchise, but the recession seems to have put paid to that for now. I hear, though, that Jacksonville are to play a regular 'home' fixture at Wembley in the next couple of seasons. It is a bit of a shame that recent games have tended to be mis-matches. Not always the case, though - Saints v Chargers a few years ago was a cracker. The choice of teams recently has made me reluctant to buy tickets, as I want to see a competitive match.

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You guys got to see a few Gronk spikes: So how wwas the pie? __________________

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Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	I think Jamaica in the bobsleigh is an obvious match. It's a sport of sprinters and driving. One of which they do very well in. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design. Last edited by Gargamel; 10-28-12 at 05:53 PM. Reason: Rs