A Major European Coup Brewing

Aramike · 04-24-09, 01:10 PM

The Superbowl in London??? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/othe...ll/8016358.stm

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The NFL has had "substantive talks" with officials in London about holding the Super Bowl in the city, a senior league official has told BBC Sport. While commissioner Roger Goodell has previously admitted an interest in bringing the game to London, this is the first confirmation of discussions.

I sincerely hopes this falls through. I have no problem with London or the Brits, but American Football is manifestly an American game, through and through. To make its biggest event (which involves only American teams no less) occur outside our borders is just wrong.

Kapitan_Phillips · 04-24-09, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

The Superbowl in London??? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/othe...ll/8016358.stm

I sincerely hopes this falls through. I have no problem with London or the Brits, but American Football is manifestly an American game, through and through. To make its biggest event (which involves only American teams no less) occur outside our borders is just wrong.

Thats totally the wrong attitude. You would be suprised just how many NFL fans are here in the UK and throughout Europe.

I remember reading that after the success of the regular season games in Wembley, there were talks about London getting its own team and the NFL becoming more international, but I doubt thats going to happen anytime soon after the closure of NFL Europe.

Why not let Britain experience the magic of the Superbowl up close? The event might even teach our goddamn soccer fans how to properly behave at a sporting event.

SteamWake · 04-24-09, 01:33 PM

WTF last I heard the NFL was having financial issues already

So yea, this makes total sense.

Aramike · 04-24-09, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Thats totally the wrong attitude. You would be suprised just how many NFL fans are here in the UK and throughout Europe.

I remember reading that after the success of the regular season games in Wembley, there were talks about London getting its own team and the NFL becoming more international, but I doubt thats going to happen anytime soon after the closure of NFL Europe.

Why not let Britain experience the magic of the Superbowl up close? The event might even teach our goddamn soccer fans how to properly behave at a sporting event.

I understand that there are NFL fans in the UK, but it's not a slight to them by saying that the championship game of an American sport with includes only American participants, and is primarily supported financially by American spectators and fans, should be played in the US.

Similarly, I would think it would be foolish for, say, the Premier League to play its championship in the US because there are fans of that league over here.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not opposed to a game here and there (as long as it's not MY team's home game). Just not the championship.

Kapitan_Phillips · 04-24-09, 01:38 PM

I understand, I just want the chance to go see the big one without paying through my buttcrease to fly there

mr chris · 04-24-09, 01:41 PM

Now if this came true i would do any thing to be there i was not be able to get my hand on a ticket for the game in 2007 and 2008 and missed out for the Pats game this year also. Bring the Super Bowl to London would blow me away. I just hope my luck ticket wise might change by then.

Though im planing a trip to the USA so the wife and me can see are teams play in there own backyard. Will cost a bucket load of cash but hell it will be worth it.

Aramike · 04-24-09, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

I understand, I just want the chance to go see the big one without paying through my buttcrease to fly there

I feel for ya, man. A feel more true pigskin fans like yourself on your side of the pond, who knows - maybe a team will be in order?

Kapitan_Phillips · 04-24-09, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

I feel for ya, man. A feel more true pigskin fans like yourself on your side of the pond, who knows - maybe a team will be in order?

I can see it now...

"British Bulldogs win Superbowl 65 - Disgrace to Football posted by Aramike"

I'm just screwing with ya. You never know, perhaps I might even play

nikimcbee · 04-24-09, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Thats totally the wrong attitude. You would be suprised just how many NFL fans are here in the UK and throughout Europe.

I remember reading that after the success of the regular season games in Wembley, there were talks about London getting its own team and the NFL becoming more international, but I doubt thats going to happen anytime soon after the closure of NFL Europe.

Why not let Britain experience the magic of the Superbowl up close? The event might even teach our goddamn soccer fans how to properly behave at a sporting event.

Yes another victory! KP called it soccer, not football!

It must be the ears

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Kapitan_Phillips · 04-24-09, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Yes another victory! KP called it soccer, not football!

It must be the ears

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Is it true that at NFL games, people are immediately ejected if they become too unruly?

ReallyDedPoet · 04-24-09, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

Is it true that at NFL games, people are immediately ejected if they become too unruly?

I have not been to one, but I don't doubt it. It seems over here you **** around, you get put out on your ass.

Jimbuna · 04-24-09, 03:49 PM

Whatever next.....the FA Cup final in the USA

Kapitan_Phillips · 04-24-09, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

I have not been to one, but I don't doubt it. It seems over here you **** around, you get put out on your ass.

My dad and I had a discussion about it in the car once. (Even though he's a Saints fan *spit*) An NFL game seems like a really great day out for the whole family, whereas an average soccer game is just for middle aged hooligans who get violent when they lose.

(no offense to any soccer fans here)

Aramike · 04-24-09, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kapitan_Phillips

I can see it now...

"British Bulldogs win Superbowl 65 - Disgrace to Football posted by Aramike"

I'm just screwing with ya. You never know, perhaps I might even play

That would be a disgrace to American teams, yes. Ha!

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Is it true that at NFL games, people are immediately ejected if they become too unruly?

Most stadiums I've been to have a "one warning and out" policy. You sure as hell don't see some of the European soccer behavior at NFL games...

August · 04-24-09, 05:56 PM

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Most stadiums I've been to have a "one warning and out" policy. You sure as hell don't see some of the European soccer behavior at NFL games...

Nope. The NFL goes to great lengths to keep it family entertainment.

04-24-09, 01:33 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	WTF last I heard the NFL was having financial issues already So yea, this makes total sense. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

04-24-09, 01:38 PM	#5
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	I understand, I just want the chance to go see the big one without paying through my buttcrease to fly there __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

04-24-09, 01:41 PM	#6
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Now if this came true i would do any thing to be there i was not be able to get my hand on a ticket for the game in 2007 and 2008 and missed out for the Pats game this year also. Bring the Super Bowl to London would blow me away. I just hope my luck ticket wise might change by then. Though im planing a trip to the USA so the wife and me can see are teams play in there own backyard. Will cost a bucket load of cash but hell it will be worth it. __________________ Last edited by mr chris; 04-24-09 at 02:10 PM.

04-24-09, 03:49 PM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,450 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Whatever next.....the FA Cup final in the USA __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!