Geoff Settle Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 The NFL is are in town today for Miami Dolphins v New York Giants at Wembley Stadium is anyone going to watch the game? Is this the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Well I caught a bit of the match on the car radio on the way back from Liverpool. Actual it was mostly a conversation with the actor John Cussack about his stay in London and his latest films. This conversation was much more interesting than the sparodic commentary. When I got home I sat and watched the last 6 minutes ofthe game which went on for half an hour or so. The Dolphins kept throwing the ball away and getting it back for another go, time after time. I just don't get this game at all who have respect for great turf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 I do not think it is the future - I think it was an exhibition game. Either way I don't watch football so I guess I don't really care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 It can be very gripping to watch so long as you accept that it is AMERICAN FOOTBALL NOT SOCCER OR RUGBY LEAGUE OR UNION!!! The point is it's a different game with it's own rules (mainly designed, I think, to suit TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Mainly designed for mega rich opportunists who buy a franchise to give them street cred, played by totally unfit fragile posers who need padding to make them brave and oxygen after an amazing 6 metre run. If there is a more tedious sport I have yet to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted October 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Originally posted by Mary: I do not think it is the future - I think it was an exhibition game. Either way I don't watch football so I guess I don't really care. Mary this was no exhibition game it was the real McCoy. It was historic, the first time the NFL had played outside the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 As I have said in the past and will continue to say "Religion is no longer the opiate of the people, sports are" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 And there was me thinking it was "global warming" with high priest Al Bore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgusted Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Originally posted by Eagle: Mainly designed for mega rich opportunists who buy a franchise to give them street cred, played by totally unfit fragile posers who need padding to make them brave and oxygen after an amazing 6 metre run. If there is a more tedious sport I have yet to find it. Rugby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgusted Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Originally posted by Mary: I do not think it is the future - I think it was an exhibition game. Either way I don't watch football so I guess I don't really care. It's regular season Mary. It was a poor game, but then Giants/Dolphins is a very poor match up this season anyway. Impossible to get tickets, so kind of pleased it was a stinker of a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsamericancheer Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Hey Ya'll... Don't knock American Football! I don't knock yours. They are just 2 very different games. It isn't anymore difficult to understand than the offsides rule (think that's what it's called anyway, can you tell I don't watch football?). And no it is not made for TV. The best way to watch the game is on a Friday night at a local high school with a cup of hot cocoa! God, I miss that. My hubby and I were quite excited that it was played here. Maybe it will catch on-- I miss this game. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Yo Knighty when will the first game take place & where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsamericancheer Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Geoff, What game are you referring to? Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 American Football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 :biggrinbounce: :bounce: 'American Football' The answer of the year. :thinker: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 I like to be on the ball what ever the shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsamericancheer Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 There isn't one that I know of. My girls (and guys) don't cheer for american football. We are all-star which means we compete across the UK, US, and now we've been invited to Europe!! Yeah!! Just have to get these teams full now. Pass the word. The 6-9 year olds and 10-13 year olds start in Jan and I'm registering now. The 14-17s and 18-21s have Try Out Camps in Jan. Thanks, Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Okay it's like the movie that my daughter watches over and over. I understand now, I'm a bit slow on th uptake sometimes :sleeping: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightsamericancheer Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 You must be talking about "Bring It On"! Tell your daughter to check us out. She can learn to do the stunts and stuff from the movie! That's true cheering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Settle Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 That's the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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