Not anticipating the Giants coming over again. Obviously we are getting the Jags over here again, heard alot of rumblings regarding Rams, Raiders, Chargers and Packers. Nothing official though
I would not want the Giants to surrender a home game, but it is a huge advantage to play a road game over here
I think if any of you came over here for a game, you would be very surprised at its popularity over here and the knowledge of our fans. It seems the NFL can't really get much bigger in the States, but there is a fastly growing market over here
- Seahawks vs Raiders
- Chargers vs Titans
The latter may happen someday, but the former never will.
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I wonder how long until a team is relocated there or a super bowl is played there.
The latter may happen someday, but the former never will.
Never say never. London would likely be a lot more profitable for a team in a smaller market. And owners will follow the money. With some newer supersonic jets in development, the transport time could be cut significantly in 5-10 years.
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Is London going to be able to attract free agents? I know a lot of people here thing "Well who wouldn't want to live in London?" but it's far from home and would pose a significant culture shock, particularly for players from rural small towns. There's also a significant tax burden.
And West Coast teams already bitch about the travel to the East Coast - how much are they going to bitch about transatlantic travel?
just like Vegas. another great NFL idea.
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But you keep doin' you, Roger.
The three they think are most "exciting" are
1) Athletics (Track and Field)
2) Tennis
3) Gymnastics
Honestly, why would I care?
I went to both of these also. It was fun because I love London and this was a great excuse to go. You're right about the Europeans, they were there to see football not specifically the Giants/Rams. Lots of different jerseys, and lots of people from Europe not just London.
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Brits find it boring.
Mr. Bungle : 9:35 am : link : reply
But you keep doin' you, Roger.
The three they think are most "exciting" are
1) Athletics (Track and Field)
2) Tennis
3) Gymnastics
Where's soccer in the mix?
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I wonder how long until a team is relocated there or a super bowl is played there.
The latter may happen someday, but the former never will.
Never say never. London would likely be a lot more profitable for a team in a smaller market. And owners will follow the money. With some newer supersonic jets in development, the transport time could be cut significantly in 5-10 years.
I agree with your other points, but I’m in the aviation industry and nobody seriously believes we will see a return to civilian supersonic flight in the 5 year timeframe, and even then, the tech under development won’t be for the mass market nor will it be for overland supersonic flying, which is the same thing that kept Concorde from growing beyond its niche.
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Brits find it boring.
Mr. Bungle : 9:35 am : link : reply
But you keep doin' you, Roger.
The three they think are most "exciting" are
1) Athletics (Track and Field)
2) Tennis
3) Gymnastics
The point is they're sending teams overseas to play in a country that finds the sport boring.
There will never be a franchise but much like the EPL friendlies that are played across America, these games spur interest in the sport on TV and Paddypower. I don;t care but I see why owners do.
But it's not going away. Because the NFL is partnered in with one of the EPL teams new stadium. So, these games will continue in England for quite some time.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Wembley Stadium, Oct. 21 or 28.
Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, Wembley Stadium, Oct. 21 or 28.
None of these match-ups look interesting...
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Wembley Stadium, Oct. 21 or 28.
Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, Wembley Stadium, Oct. 21 or 28.
None of these match-ups look interesting...
The Eagles vs the Jags doesn't look interesting?