Author Topic: jets v miami @ wembley  (Read 1117 times)

local hero

  • Competitors
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 8714
  • mma finance warrior of peace
jets v miami @ wembley
« on: October 04, 2015, 05:35:28 AM »
I've grown to be quite fond of American egg hand ball, but why are they showcasing the NFL abroad with 2 of the worst teams?

Nails

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 36504
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsi5VTzJpPw
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2015, 06:13:18 AM »
they are both east coast teams, less flight travel

_aj_

  • Competitors
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 17631
  • The Return of the OG
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2015, 06:42:32 AM »
Playing pro American football in the UK is utterly retarded.

local hero

  • Competitors
  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 8714
  • mma finance warrior of peace
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2015, 06:45:22 AM »
Well the long term aim is a London based franchise, I don't think it would be practical... Would fill Wembley each week easily enough tho

The Scott

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 21324
  • I'm a victim of soicumcision!!
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2015, 06:50:34 AM »
I'm sorry...Here allow me to make it up to you.  Would you like the Chargers?  They're looking for a free home.

The NFL is fast becoming just like the NBA.  Worthless, time consuming and ghettoized beyond recovery.  A collection of millionaire freeloaders.  So please, take the Chargers.  San Diego needs pro sports like LA needs another riot.

Shoot, while you're at it take the Raiders too.  ;D

bradistani

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 70692
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2015, 07:06:50 AM »
man v food piling on the pounds again by the looks of it

SuperTed

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 6701
  • Rebirth
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2015, 07:18:03 AM »
Playing pro American football in the UK is utterly retarded.

It's a money generator for the NFL. Bear in mind also that there are many US military personnel that are based in the UK who look forward to these events.
I remember talking to my brother's university friend (originally from Tennessee but studying in the UK) and he told me that the thing he misses most living away from the US is being unable to watch much American football.

Pete Nice

  • Getbig IV
  • ****
  • Posts: 2870
  • Can't wait until the new DaddyWaddy's come out
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2015, 07:43:45 AM »
Good question on the teams.  Would be good to get the patriots over there, as they are east coast , and defending champs.  I lived in London for a time, and was surprised at how many Londoners would be at The Sport Zone in Piccadilly late night just to watch American Football.
Air Falcon

bradistani

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 70692
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2015, 07:46:16 AM »
i'm impressed with the logistics of bringing in the teams, all their tons of equipment and other necessities


TuHolmes

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 5563
  • Darkness is fated to eventually be destroyed...
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2015, 08:15:01 AM »
Good question on the teams.  Would be good to get the patriots over there, as they are east coast , and defending champs.  I lived in London for a time, and was surprised at how many Londoners would be at The Sport Zone in Piccadilly late night just to watch American Football.

The Patriots have been before.

I believe the Jaguires also.

They just pick a matchup every year between two east coast teams and send them.

To do this for a team every week would be a disaster. Once a year, fine. 16 times? No way.

If they had it frequently it would end up like "The World League of American Football". (Hi Stan Gelbaugh) and would collapse. There wouldn't be enough consistent interest to maintain a team.

Hulkotron

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 28153
  • significantly cheaper and federally legal
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2015, 08:39:45 AM »
The Bills often get to play a "home game" in Toronto as well, lol.

Powerlift66

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 11452
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2015, 09:50:35 AM »
Pats went over and played the London Silly Nannies when Peter Griffin joined the team.


-

Svengoolie

  • Getbig IV
  • ****
  • Posts: 1661
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2015, 10:05:50 AM »
Time to clean house down in Miami (yet again)

HTexan

  • Getbig V
  • *****
  • Posts: 20031
  • Heath must lose!!
Re: jets v miami @ wembley
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2015, 10:20:05 AM »
i'm impressed with the logistics of bringing in the teams, all their tons of equipment and other necessities


Those spoiled rich babies also bought their own cereal
A