NFL thread - Page 2

sir_drinks_alot · 08-09-2005, 17:41

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Originally Posted by gazzae

IT STARTS TONIGHT!!

2am Sky Sports 1.
Oakland Raiders take on the Superbowl winners New England Patriots at the Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.

The Kickoff show will feature The Rolling Stones, Green Day, Santana, Maroon 5, Kanye West, Good Charlotte and Rihanna.

Am going to try and watch but i've got work friday so i will probably catch it later
In the day.

yup this is going to be a good season.

The NFL is the only sport that me and the wife can watch together.

gazzae · 29-09-2005, 10:34

NFL in London

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NFL giant William Perry is backing a bid to bring NFL action to London at the new Wembley Stadium in 2006.

Perry, nicknamed 'The Fridge' because of his size, visited the development as discussions began about it staging a regular season NFL game.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/othe...rt/4283786.stm

sir_drinks_alot · 29-09-2005, 10:53

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Originally Posted by gazzae

NFL in London

Cool stuff am going to see it if NFL dose come to London

you to gazzae.

TheNorm · 03-02-2008, 16:39

Will any Forum members be watching Super Bowl XLII* tonight?

The Patriots are a magnificent team, four appearances in the past few years, undefeated this year, Tom Brady on form. The Giants had a poor start to the season but finished well (obviously!) and might have unstoppable momentum. The two teams met a few weeks ago, and it was a very close game. This one could be a nail-biter.

Do you need more reasons to watch the greatest spectacle on Earth? OK, the Giants have two ex-Brits on their team. The halftime show is usually pretty good (remember Ms Jackson?). Even the ads are worth watching, although I wonder if they'll be shown on BBC2? BBC2!

Pull up a comfy chair, invite your pal Jack Daniels, and enjoy!

* the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.

Shadow Demon UK · 03-02-2008, 16:52

I'll be watching and supporting the Patriots, who i think will have a bit too much for the Giants, hopefully it will be a good game

sir_drinks_alot · 03-02-2008, 17:08

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Originally Posted by TheNorm

Will any Forum members be watching Super Bowl XLII* tonight?

The Patriots are a magnificent team, four appearances in the past few years, undefeated this year, Tom Brady on form. The Giants had a poor start to the season but finished well (obviously!) and might have unstoppable momentum. The two teams met a few weeks ago, and it was a very close game. This one could be a nail-biter.

Do you need more reasons to watch the greatest spectacle on Earth? OK, the Giants have two ex-Brits on their team. The halftime show is usually pretty good (remember Ms Jackson?). Even the ads are worth watching, although I wonder if they'll be shown on BBC2? BBC2!

Pull up a comfy chair, invite your pal Jack Daniels, and enjoy!

* the meaning of life, the universe, and everything.

Sure am

got everything all set for my party tho i'm going to watch it on sky who start there coverage at 8.

TheNorm · 04-02-2008, 10:13

Wow, what a game!

And the NFL are coming to London again!!

There was even talk of the Super Bowl coming to London!!!

SOSAGES · 04-02-2008, 10:56

i tried to watch it and i just couldnt watch the stop/start play style they had 15 mins or so and in that spent most of the time in a huddle having a chat

im sure its a good game but ive been trying to watch it for 15 odd years now and just cant bring my self to enjoy it

TheNorm · 04-02-2008, 11:58

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Originally Posted by SOSAGES

i tried to watch it and i just couldnt watch the stop/start play style ...

I know what you mean, but this is part of the attraction of the game - plenty of thinking time, a bit like chess.

Perhaps you prefer a fast-paced game like five-day cricket...

Saaf_laandon_mo · 04-02-2008, 12:03

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Originally Posted by TheNorm

I know what you mean, but this is part of the attraction of the game - plenty of thinking time, a bit like chess.

Perhaps you prefer a fast-paced game like five-day cricket...

I tpersonally think the stop start nature of teh game is a massive attraction. Not just because it adds to the strategic element of the match, but it means that attneding a match is a (relatively) all day event. You probably need to go to a game to truly appreciate this.

I have friends who live in the States and they tell me that going to watch a game is an amazing experience. Big build up, barbeques and the like in the carparks, great atmosphere in the stands etc etc. I don't know how much of that is true, but the stop starting adds to the atmosphere, allowing viewers to catch their breath too.

Pierre · 05-02-2008, 12:58

Can somebody tell me how the yanks get off on calling themselves the "world champions"?????

A game that only themselves and Canada play at a professional level. The best in the world - fair enough but only because nobody else plays it.

World champions my ****

TheNorm · 05-02-2008, 16:43

World champion = best in the world.

If you want to get heated up, there is always Miss Universe.

Pierre · 05-02-2008, 17:42

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Originally Posted by TheNorm

World champion = best in the world.

Well if it makes them feel any better.

Is the Superbowl actually billed as the World Championship???

If so is there a standing invite from the NFL for other teams from other countries to join?

TheNorm · 05-02-2008, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Pierre

...Is the Superbowl actually billed as the World Championship???...

I don't know - I was responding to your post!

gazzae · 05-02-2008, 23:24

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Originally Posted by Pierre

Is the Superbowl actually billed as the World Championship???

No, if you check the NFL site there isn't any references to "World Championships"

There did use to be a World Bowl that was part of the "World League of American Football", this had teams from Europe, America and Canada. The league later became NFL Europe which ceased in 2007.