That was exactly what the IS games needed, as they've been a bit one-sided. Amazing finish, particularly as Detroit luckily got the benefit of their own ineptitude in the end.
It's been a good weekend for second half comebacks!
The NFL is all about franchising though and it has been that way historically for absolutely decades.
So that makes it ok then??
You ether agree with it or you don't there is no middle ground.
I don't agree with franchising. Have always said that.
At the same time though this is a different sport, in a different country with a different mindset, without the same history and heritage we have in the game of football over here.
It is different. I'm not saying it's right, I'm saying that is the way it is over there.
It is not as black and white as you paint it.
New England Patriots - Formed in 1959
Minnesota Vikings - Formed in 1961
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Formed in 1976
Baltimore Ravens - Formed in 1996
Buffalo Bills - Formed in 1960
New York Jets - Formed in 1960
Miami Dolphins - Formed in 1966
New Orleans Saints - Formed in 1967
Oakland Raiders - Formed in 1960
Dallas Cowboys - Formed in 1960
Denver Broncos - Formed in 1960
Etc. etc. etc.
The NFL has been going since 1921. It is not comparable. Different world, different system, different mindset.
You seem to detect a conflict, but there is none. I am against franchising, but have to accept that is the way of the game in the world of American Football. Teams change, merge and move all the time.
The IS games? Torturing, Surpressing and Beheading?
So because it is alright in America and as Football is also a franchise over there with people just starting up teams. If an American buys an English Club because his mindset is different then that is OK?
I've just got back from today's game at Wembley. Is is the 2nd of 3 sell out games with fans from all over the UK and for that matter Europe coming to see the game. Next Season there will be 4 games at Wembley, 8 teams coming over to play and the cross Atlantic flight being not much different from coast to Coast travel for the teams meaning it's not an impractical matter for the teams to do. Today's game was especially important as the first Lunchtime (UK) game and therefore the first Breakfast TV spectacle on US TV. If that proves to be popular meaning that the NFL can book up the entire Sunday Schedule on US TV then this will be a viable future fixture. The NFL regular Season is only 8 "Home" games for franchises and so it's not much of a stretch to double up the 4 "International Series" games into a full blown London based franchise. I think this could be a sustained format without diminishing other UK sports. If CCFC liquidated and were no more I'd probably go watch this stuff before finding another football team or rugger etc. all a matter of personal choice I guess.
Who said it was alright?
Not going to keep arguing over it. You seem determined to beat people over the head with your view.
I have never said it is alright, I have just said that is the way it is. It is an acceptable face of the sport in the US.
So many teams have moved and changed names and merged and been franchised elsewhere. It's the way the sport is.
In no way does that make it right or mean that I approve.
Thought we had this same conversation a few weeks back. What is the point of just going over and over the same thing?
I am against franchising but accept that is the way the NFL has always operated. Simple as.
My View I couldn't give a toss just saying people ranting on here about the Rugger because they don't like the sport, but because it is a sport they like it is ok.
I am going to the Cov game at home next week and I may even go to watch one at the Ricoh, depends how I feel.
Respect everybodys opinion but the sport is dire
The other problem is how many of the American players are really going to want and come and play in the UK?
The 3 million followers is interesting but reminds me if the old pub quiz question as to name the most participated sport in the uk and the answer is something that I know of no one who does participate in it.
Which is?
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/29813017
I guess on a much lesser scale this is what our council would have been considering when faced with our main sports team intent on moving out of Coventry
Fishing?
Eh? Fishing was the guess for the most participated sport.
Keeping an existing football team in the City where they're currently located would deliver more revenue p.a. than a nomadic rugby team coming in from 80/90 miles away.
George Osbourne says government will give NFL full backing and support if they want to franchise a team to the UK.
Might not be as keen if the players are paid offshore and he has no reason to hammer them for tax, but they have said today that it will be worth 102 million in profit for the country (London).
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