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Title: NFL in london
Post by: the_steevo_uk on October 31, 2010, 05:21:12 AM
Kick off today at 5pm (UK)...Bronco's 49ers...gonna be big.

(http://roadworrier.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/london-bowl2.jpg?w=1024&h=768)
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The Showstoppa on October 31, 2010, 07:45:55 AM
Sorry you guys got two shit teams, but hope you enjoy it.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: the_steevo_uk on October 31, 2010, 07:47:43 AM
Sorry you guys got two shit teams, but hope you enjoy it.

yeah true...but they both have cult status here thanks to Ellway and Montana. awesome party in central london yesterday :)
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The Showstoppa on October 31, 2010, 07:52:57 AM
yeah true...but they both have cult status here thanks to Ellway and Montana. awesome party in central london yesterday :)

They were both predicted to have good seasons and they both have talent, so hope the game turns out to be good.  Great to hear you had a good party....London is my favorite city to visit.....always had a great time when I have been there.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: spinnis on October 31, 2010, 07:58:22 AM
get ready for some Non-stop action!

wait what
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The Showstoppa on October 31, 2010, 07:59:24 AM
get ready for some Non-stop action!

wait what

Pipe down......your boy Brock wasn't good enough to do it...... ;D
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: spinnis on October 31, 2010, 08:03:40 AM
Pipe down......your boy Brock wasn't good enough to do it...... ;D

maby he didnt like to rest all the time?  ;D
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The Showstoppa on October 31, 2010, 08:04:24 AM
maby he didnt like to rest all the time?  ;D

I don't know he seemed intent on curling up on his back last weekend..... ;D
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: spinnis on October 31, 2010, 08:05:30 AM
I don't know he seemed intent on curling up on his back last weekend..... ;D

its not easy to stand up when you're poisioned by the police  ;D

I still cant believe why they didnt know the HUGE FUCKING KNEE that landed lol. That would at lest explain some of the curling up lol.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: Coach is Back! on October 31, 2010, 08:08:23 AM
yeah true...but they both have cult status here thanks to Ellway and Montana. awesome party in central london yesterday :)

I didn't realize the UK had such a big NFL fan base.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The Showstoppa on October 31, 2010, 08:09:28 AM
I didn't realize the UK had such a big NFL fan base.

There is talk of the NFL expanded to Europe in the near future.  I was surprised too.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: Coach is Back! on October 31, 2010, 08:11:39 AM
There is talk of the NFL expanded to Europe in the near future.  I was surprised too.

If they get one before LA I'm gonna be pissed. (as if they give a crap what I think!)
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The Showstoppa on October 31, 2010, 08:14:24 AM
If they get one before LA I'm gonna be pissed. (as if they give a crap what I think!)

haha....I agree, crazy that LA doesn't have a team.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: the_steevo_uk on October 31, 2010, 08:23:27 AM
I didn't realize the UK had such a big NFL fan base.

Tried to get tickets...90,000 seat stadium sold out in under two hours!!

big fan base believe me.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: MB on October 31, 2010, 09:05:59 AM
haha....I agree, crazy that LA doesn't have a team.

LA is not a good sports town.  They would never support an expansion team or transplanted team.  Expansion teams lose and LA is too fair weather to support a loser.  On top of that, they'd have get through all the typical CA red tape that is involved in building a stadium.  It'll never get done.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: tonymctones on October 31, 2010, 09:08:36 AM
Tried to get tickets...90,000 seat stadium sold out in under two hours!!

big fan base believe me.
thats awesome, I didnt know it was that big over there either.

do most ppl understand the rules for the most part or is it mainly like a side show type spectacle?
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The Showstoppa on October 31, 2010, 09:17:23 AM
LA is not a good sports town.  They would never support an expansion team or transplanted team.  Expansion teams lose and LA is too fair weather to support a loser.  On top of that, they'd have get through all the typical CA red tape that is involved in building a stadium.  It'll never get done.

I think the real thing is to build a stadium near the fanbase, as LA loves a winner...just look at the Lakers and Dodger thru the years/  But you are probably right, i don't think they have the patience to put-up with an expansion team while it grows....spoiled.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The True Adonis on October 31, 2010, 09:19:45 AM
Great,

A larger breeding ground for more shit-brainedness. Pretty soon this will be a world populated with uninteresting humans.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The Showstoppa on October 31, 2010, 09:20:40 AM
Great,

A larger breeding ground for more shit-brainedness. Pretty soon this will be a world populated with uninteresting humans.

It already is.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The True Adonis on October 31, 2010, 09:23:00 AM
Why must we make it even worse?  ???
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: Coach is Back! on October 31, 2010, 09:43:49 AM
Great,

A larger breeding ground for more shit-brainedness. Pretty soon this will be a world populated with uninteresting humans.

Gee TA, I kinda figured you might be into football, baseball or sports in general since does it consists of mostly highly educated coaches, trainers and yes, even a lot of the players that apply strategy and science along with statistics for each player and team consisting over the course of a season. What me to go on?

BTW, have you figured out whether the little light in the refrigerator stays on when you close the door?

See TA, the above mentioned is seriously waaay beyond you to even come close to criticize. You have no idea what you have got yourself into. Dolt! 
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The True Adonis on October 31, 2010, 09:49:35 AM
Gee TA, I kinda figured you might be into football, baseball or sports in general since does it consists of mostly highly educated coaches, trainers and yes, even a lot of the players that apply strategy and science along with statistics for each player and team consisting over the course of a season. What me to go on?

BTW, have you figured out whether the little light in the refrigerator stays on when you close the door?

See TA, the above mentioned is seriously waaay beyond you to even come close to criticize. You have no idea what you have got yourself into. Dolt! 
What is the purpose of Coaches and why are they always angry?   ???

My personal observation and hypothesis is that its just a meme and that has been established and followed year after year.  I mean they aren`t actually doing anything, they aren`t the ones chasing the other men and their balls around.  Perhaps the Coaches like the role of a Daddy figure so that when the costumes come off in the locker room and the season is over, he can invite them all to the team Christmas Party where each player can bounce up and down on his lap and tug on his Santa beard while his Offensive Coordinator fixes Eggnog Daiquiris for this all male celebration.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: che on October 31, 2010, 11:04:53 AM
There is talk of the NFL expanded to Europe in the near future.  I was surprised too.

They tried before  and failed.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: the_steevo_uk on October 31, 2010, 11:48:33 AM
thats awesome, I didnt know it was that big over there either.

do most ppl understand the rules for the most part or is it mainly like a side show type spectacle?

People that follow it understand the rules with no problems...most kids do as well since someone will have a copy of john madden football. From what I can see its very much london/ rugby players that follow it (rugby is big in london and the west country)
There will be large parts of the country where people have never seen a game, but put it this way, nearly every male friend I have in london will be able to follow an NFL game, and some have a team they follow. 49ers packers patriots cowboys and dolphins are the popular teams. I support the eagles.

Got to say though this game has been dreadful...only one field goal in 3 quarters so far...yawn

Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: Deicide on October 31, 2010, 11:50:03 AM
Kick off today at 5pm (UK)...Bronco's 49ers...gonna be big.

(http://roadworrier.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/london-bowl2.jpg?w=1024&h=768)

I have this neighbor. He bets on American football...and he is always asking me for tips but I have no clue about American football so....he seems convinced he can make mad quid but I guess every better does.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: the_steevo_uk on October 31, 2010, 11:50:47 AM
They tried before  and failed.

It wont be like NFL Europe was, the plan is to have a franchise based in London that will play regular season NFL games, not in a separate league. It could work I reckon.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: Coach is Back! on October 31, 2010, 11:50:55 AM
Sounds like the Jets/GB game :(
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The_Hammer on October 31, 2010, 11:59:00 AM
London was in negotiations to get last years Super Bowl.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: dr.chimps on October 31, 2010, 12:00:14 PM
It wont be like NFL Europe was, the plan is to have a franchise based in London that will play regular season NFL games, not in a separate league. It could work I reckon.
Big problem is the timezones. Football is very dependent on tv coverage/ads revenue. Having a team that is 5 hrs ahead of EST would be a nightmare.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: tonymctones on October 31, 2010, 12:04:40 PM
People that follow it understand the rules with no problems...most kids do as well since someone will have a copy of john madden football. From what I can see its very much london/ rugby players that follow it (rugby is big in london and the west country)
There will be large parts of the country where people have never seen a game, but put it this way, nearly every male friend I have in london will be able to follow an NFL game, and some have a team they follow. 49ers packers patriots cowboys and dolphins are the popular teams. I support the eagles.

Got to say though this game has been dreadful...only one field goal in 3 quarters so far...yawn
very cool, you should support the Texans though  ;)

yea that game isnt very good and san frans starting qb is out too and denver hasnt been doing all that well this season.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: Mr Nobody on October 31, 2010, 12:06:50 PM
I can see all the English snobs dressed up up in suits and ties smoking pipes singing the British fight song.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: the_steevo_uk on October 31, 2010, 12:12:01 PM
I can see all the English snobs dressed up up in suits and ties smoking pipes singing the British fight song.

lol...the british fight song? pray tell what is that?

Dr Chimps, the games would all have to kick off around 6:30 or 7:30 in the evening for it to be viable in the USA. football games here can start as late as 8:15 so i dont think it would be too much of a problem with the east and central based teams. West coast could be a problem.

Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: Deicide on October 31, 2010, 12:13:49 PM
lol...the british fight song? pray tell what is that?

Dr Chimps, the games would all have to kick off around 6:30 or 7:30 in the evening for it to be viable in the USA. football games here can start as late as 8:15 so i dont think it would be too much of a problem with the east and central based teams. West coast could be a problem.



I got to say I like rugby a lot more, if only because it is ongoing (or more so).
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: the_steevo_uk on October 31, 2010, 12:17:31 PM
I got to say I like rugby a lot more, if only because it is ongoing (or more so).

yeah big fan of rugby as well. But as you know its loaded with class prejudices (which i really cant stand), I get tired of rugby fans declaring how much better and more civilised they are than footy fans...even tho i love playing the game...NFL is an easy transition for a lot of rugby fans tho, big hits, fast hard running, and genuine tough nuts that dont roll around at the faintest touch of contact.
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: tonymctones on October 31, 2010, 12:21:24 PM
I got to say I like rugby a lot more, if only because it is ongoing (or more so).
Thats actually something I like about american football

bathroom breaks  ;)

Im sorry I cant drink beer for a couple hours without having to get up and piss and I dont want to miss a score
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: nufc0101 on October 31, 2010, 01:15:15 PM
big nfl following in the uk but bear in mind not everyone at wembley is local,  i was sat next to germans and plenty dutch at last years game
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: StickStickly on October 31, 2010, 01:34:57 PM
What is the purpose of Coaches and why are they always angry?   ???

My personal observation and hypothesis is that its just a meme and that has been established and followed year after year.  I mean they aren`t actually doing anything, they aren`t the ones chasing the other men and their balls around.  Perhaps the Coaches like the role of a Daddy figure so that when the costumes come off in the locker room and the season is over, he can invite them all to the team Christmas Party where each player can bounce up and down on his lap and tug on his Santa beard while his Offensive Coordinator fixes Eggnog Daiquiris for this all male celebration.
;D
Title: Re: NFL in london
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on October 31, 2010, 02:41:17 PM
I didn't realize the UK had such a big NFL fan base.

A big push by the super rich to get people ready for one world government