European NS'rs... how do you feel about the NFL in London?

[Norsklow]

You've got me confused with someone who approves of spectator sports in general...

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

7's is in the olympics. Not union or league (though league isn't proper rugby anyway).



Not really. Theres fucking loads of different sports in Europe.

I'm not saying American football gaining popularity is terrible or anyhting, but adding diversity? Please. We've got cheese rolling.

7's is a form of union. Close enough. Still 7's is better than nothing.

Okay, I take it back. What I meant was that American football become popular in Europe isn't going to hurt Europe in any way.

Yeah, you guys are diverse. But according to our rather misleading sports channels, all you have is soccer, or association football, as one might say.

We also have darts!

[North California]

7's is a form of union. Close enough. Still 7's is better than nothing.

Okay, I take it back. What I meant was that American football become popular in Europe isn't going to hurt Europe in any way.

Yeah, you guys are diverse. But according to our rather misleading sports channels, all you have is soccer, or association football, as one might say.

We also have darts!

I like darts!

[Fnordgasm 5]

7's is a form of union. Close enough. Still 7's is better than nothing.

Okay, I take it back. What I meant was that American football become popular in Europe isn't going to hurt Europe in any way.

Yeah, you guys are diverse. But according to our rather misleading sports channels, all you have is soccer, or association football, as one might say.

We also have darts!

Yes dear, but this thread is about actual sports.

[Fartsniffage]

We also have darts!

Yes dear, but this thread is about actual sports.

Darts is a sport. Those men are trained athletes.

[Risottia]

Cheap copy of rugby imported from another continent. Feh.

No. It's anything but cheap.

Anyway, people needing armour to withstand what rugby players take without armour? That's cheap.

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

We also have darts!

Yes dear, but this thread is about actual sports.

American "its all about the adverts" football is an actual sport?

[North California]

No. It's anything but cheap.

Anyway, people needing armour to withstand what rugby players take without armour? That's cheap.

Believe it or not, we have rugby in America.

So when I joined, my friends who play American football said that American football is tougher than rugby. I was like, "just shut up".

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

Yes dear, but this thread is about actual sports.

Darts is a sport. Those men are trained athletes.

Jockey Wilson and Andy Fordham being prime examples!

[Fartsniffage]

Anyway, people needing armour to withstand what rugby players take without armour? That's cheap.

Believe it or not, we have rugby in America.

So when I joined, my friends who play American football said that American football is tougher than rugby. I was like, "just shut up".

Rugby probably is harder to learn than American football, the lack of padding makes learning how to make and take a tackle much more important, but I wouldn't say that the hits taken in rugby are harder than in American football.

The helmet and padding make the hard hits much more survivable.

[Fartsniffage]

Darts is a sport. Those men are trained athletes.

Jockey Wilson and Andy Fordham being prime examples!

Exactly. Would you tell The Viking that it's just a game?

[North California]

Believe it or not, we have rugby in America.

So when I joined, my friends who play American football said that American football is tougher than rugby. I was like, "just shut up".

Rugby probably is harder to learn than American football, the lack of padding makes learning how to make and take a tackle much more important, but I wouldn't say that the hits taken in rugby are harder than in American football.

The helmet and padding make the hard hits much more survivable.

I actually picked up the game quickly. In rugby, the real pain is not from the tackles, its from the rucks. The refs can't see what goes on in there. I have been punched and kicked many times while in a ruck.

[Fartsniffage]

Rugby probably is harder to learn than American football, the lack of padding makes learning how to make and take a tackle much more important, but I wouldn't say that the hits taken in rugby are harder than in American football.

The helmet and padding make the hard hits much more survivable.

I actually picked up the game quickly. In rugby, the real pain is not from the tackles, its from the rucks. The refs can't see what goes on in there. I have been punched and kicked many times while in a ruck.

You should try front row in a scrum.

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

Jockey Wilson and Andy Fordham being prime examples!

Exactly. Would you tell The Viking that it's just a game?

Its that geezer wot scares me...

[Fartsniffage]

Exactly. Would you tell The Viking that it's just a game?

Its that geezer wot scares me...

Tell me about it...

[Rubiconic Crossings V2 rev 1f]

Its that geezer wot scares me...

Tell me about it...

holy shit...Jockey Wilson's dead!

[Cabra West]

Considering that part of the attraction of European football to me is the fact that it's 22 men running around in shorts, with some of them fairly hot, I couldn't care less about a sport where the players wear scaffolding and masks.

[Miasto Lodz]

If I were in charge of the NFL I would rather try to sell some games to Russians.

[Fartsniffage]

If I were in charge of the NFL I would rather try to sell some games to Russians.

Too cold.

[Laerod]

As I am typing this, the Rams are tied with the Pats (short for Patriots) 7-7 in London. The NFL has been showing interest in London recently. (NFL being National "american" Football League). London might just be home to a new NFL team soon... and being an avid fan of the Ravens (An NFL team, oh yeah, we also beat the Pats this year! PAYBACK IS A B**** AIN'T IT NEW ENGLAND!?), I sure hope London joins in on the fun. My question though is... Europeans, how do you feel about an NFL team in Europe?
NFL

RAMS V PATS

It failed the last time, I doubt it'll work this time around.

[Fnordgasm 5]

Considering that part of the attraction of European football to me is the fact that it's 22 men running around in shorts, with some of them fairly hot, I couldn't care less about a sport where the players wear scaffolding and masks.

They do wear skin tight shorts although they also wear cups so you can't see much.. not that I''ve been looking or anything...

[The Archregimancy]

I was aware a game would be taking place soon; I wasn't aware it was tonight. Nor do I particularly care.

Given that London is a large and multicultural city, I imagine an NFL team - a proper NFL team, not some second rate 'euro league' team - based in London would be successful provided the logistical travel issues could be overcome (Seattle, Oakland, and SF might not look forward to playing London away).

The main problem is that the NFL team would expect to play at Wembley - but there would rightly be an expectation locally that England international matches would take priority over the NFL. The NFL would therefore be in the exceptionally unusual (for the NFL) situation of not having first priority use of the stadium it would hope to use.

[Laerod]

Considering that part of the attraction of European football to me is the fact that it's 22 men running around in shorts, with some of them fairly hot, I couldn't care less about a sport where the players wear scaffolding and masks.

They do wear skin tight shorts although they also wear cups so you can't see much.. not that I''ve been looking or anything... :unsure:

Do they swap jersey's when it's over?

[The Archregimancy]

Considering that part of the attraction of European football to me is the fact that it's 22 men running around in shorts, with some of them fairly hot, I couldn't care less about a sport where the players wear scaffolding and masks.

All those tight ends and wide receivers wearing skin-tight uniforms, gathering in a huddle, trying to grab hold of each other before showering naked - together.....

On that basis I'm not sure your average American football player or fan is that interested in women anyway; let's face it, it's the most homoerotic sport on the planet.

[Nadkor]

Did not know that this was a thing.