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GHook93 · Dec 22, 2006, 11:00 am

How does NFL Europe do? Do the Europeans even care about it? Is it raising in popularity, like soccer is doing in the States?

**Matt W** · Dec 22, 2006, 12:42 pm

Barely registers, as far as I'm concerned. Couldn't care less - I follow the game where we don't wear body armour & stop every few seconds.

Think it's got more popularity in Germany & Scandinavia, but in the UK, it's not exactly a feature.

G. Adams · Dec 22, 2006, 12:50 pm

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How does NFL Europe do? Do the Europeans even care about it? Is it raising in popularity, like soccer is doing in the States?

It doesn't, we don't and no, peasent colonist.

RickSp · Dec 22, 2006, 01:47 pm

If one is to fall back on cliches, the thought of a beer swilling, potato chip munching, couch hugging NFL fan referring to those across the pond as "Euro-trash", presumably even in just, is amusing in its own right.

Compugasm · Dec 22, 2006, 02:50 pm

There is only one thing America does better than war, and that's snackable entertainments.

Emmz · Dec 25, 2006, 03:43 pm

I have to admit, my first reaction to this thread was "What's the NFL?" - I imagine that would be the reaction of a substational portion of the population in my area

So i think i agree with everyone else, in regards to the UK, that it isn't a big thing.

GHook93 · Dec 28, 2006, 02:00 pm

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Barely registers, as far as I'm concerned. Couldn't care less - I follow the game where we don't wear body armour & stop every few seconds.

Think it's got more popularity in Germany & Scandinavia, but in the UK, it's not exactly a feature.

I assume you are referring to Rugby. It is a fun sport, but not nearly as dangerous and violent as American Football. The huge hits would be possible without all the padding.

jose · Dec 28, 2006, 02:35 pm

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I assume you are referring to Rugby. It is a fun sport, but not nearly as dangerous and violent as American Football. The huge hits would be possible without all the padding.

the huge hits would be possible without all the padding?

YouTube - Big rugby tackles

GHook93 · Dec 28, 2006, 02:52 pm

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the huge hits would be possible without all the padding?

YouTube - Big rugby tackles

I stand corrected! Wow Rugby is nutz!

Chaossaber314 · Dec 28, 2006, 03:14 pm

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If one is to fall back on cliches, the thought of a beer swilling, potato chip munching, couch hugging NFL fan referring to those across the pond as "Euro-trash", presumably even in just, is amusing in its own right.

Yes, no one drinks in the UK.

jose · Dec 28, 2006, 03:36 pm

The pre match warm up is charged too
YouTube - All Blacks Maori Haka

**Matt W** · Dec 28, 2006, 05:03 pm

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I stand corrected! Wow Rugby is nutz!

See if you can catch some of the World Cup next year. If you want skill and utter power, focus on a New Zealander called Jerry Collins. He actually had to cut down on weights training because it was interfering with his mobility and football skills. And he made 3 of those big hit tackles within 30 seconds against Wales in November. :eek:

RickSp · Dec 28, 2006, 08:56 pm

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Yes, no one drinks in the UK.

Yah, but unlike the US couch potato, the UK soccer houligan at least gets some excersie. Lugging the cinder black to throw at the match is good exercise.

Plasma Snake[D] · Dec 31, 2006, 10:44 pm

Yeah, comparisons between a european and a the average american can be unfair. Picture a slightly overweight white dude wearing those cheap neon sunglasses smoking a Marlboro and drinking a budweiser barbecuing some hamburgers in the back of his ford pickup shouting WOOOO!! and Get er done!!! Now picture a european, smoking a cigarette, with his shirt tucked into his pants. I cant really think of anything else to say for the european.

**Matt W** · Jan 1, 2007, 06:44 am

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I cant really think of anything else to say for the european.

*sighs* Oh dear. Travel. Get out more.

Plasma Snake[D] · Jan 2, 2007, 02:00 am

So then enlighten me.

GHook93 · Jan 2, 2007, 02:09 pm

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Yah, but unlike the US couch potato, the UK soccer houligan at least gets some excersie. Lugging the cinder black to throw at the match is good exercise.

Guess you never been to a Chicago Bears game!

brien · Jan 9, 2007, 01:46 pm

A dangerous sport is one that can kill the participants like auto racing. Everything else is for pansies or girlie men..

GHook93 · Jan 9, 2007, 04:56 pm

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A dangerous sport is one that can kill the participants like auto racing. Everything else is for pansies or girlie men..

Can you really call auto racing a sport? A game maybe!

brien · Jan 9, 2007, 05:05 pm

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Can you really call auto racing a sport? A game maybe!

It is just the opposite. Racing is a sport and Rugby, football, baksetball are all games. They are called games and racing is termed a sport, specifically a motorsport. I don't think there is any disagreement that auto racing is a motorsport.

You may think racers don't need stamina and concentration but indeed they do. And for hours at a time with very few breaks in the action.

Dec 22, 2006, 11:00 am	#1 (permalink) (top)
GHook93 Aristotle Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,392	Question for the Euro-Trash on the board? How does NFL Europe do? Do the Europeans even care about it? Is it raising in popularity, like soccer is doing in the States?

Dec 22, 2006, 12:42 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
Matt W Moderator Location: Reading, UK. Posts: 6,438	Barely registers, as far as I'm concerned. Couldn't care less - I follow the game where we don't wear body armour & stop every few seconds. Think it's got more popularity in Germany & Scandinavia, but in the UK, it's not exactly a feature. I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. -George Best, on being asked what he did with his footballing fortunes.

Dec 22, 2006, 01:47 pm	#4 (permalink) (top)
RickSp Volcanic Erupter Posts: 9,491	If one is to fall back on cliches, the thought of a beer swilling, potato chip munching, couch hugging NFL fan referring to those across the pond as "Euro-trash", presumably even in just, is amusing in its own right. Rick "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis

Dec 22, 2006, 02:50 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
Compugasm Son of X51 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,735	There is only one thing America does better than war, and that's snackable entertainments. I'd like to thank Charlie Hodge, bringing me scarves and water.

Dec 31, 2006, 10:44 pm	#14 (permalink) (top)
Plasma Snake[D] Cause for Concern Location: Planet Earth Posts: 664	Yeah, comparisons between a european and a the average american can be unfair. Picture a slightly overweight white dude wearing those cheap neon sunglasses smoking a Marlboro and drinking a budweiser barbecuing some hamburgers in the back of his ford pickup shouting WOOOO!! and Get er done!!! Now picture a european, smoking a cigarette, with his shirt tucked into his pants. I cant really think of anything else to say for the european. Isa14:21Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers. Deu24:16The fathers shall not be put to death for the children,neither shall the kids be put to death for the fathers.

Dec 25, 2006, 03:43 pm	#6 (permalink) (top)
Emmz Sedimentary Rock Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 6	I have to admit, my first reaction to this thread was "What's the NFL?" - I imagine that would be the reaction of a substational portion of the population in my area So i think i agree with everyone else, in regards to the UK, that it isn't a big thing.

Dec 28, 2006, 03:36 pm	#11 (permalink) (top)
jose Volcanic Erupter Location: España Posts: 2,586	The pre match warm up is charged too YouTube - All Blacks Maori Haka

Jan 2, 2007, 02:00 am	#16 (permalink) (top)
Plasma Snake[D] Cause for Concern Location: Planet Earth Posts: 664	So then enlighten me. Isa14:21Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers. Deu24:16The fathers shall not be put to death for the children,neither shall the kids be put to death for the fathers.

Jan 9, 2007, 01:46 pm	#18 (permalink) (top)
brien Iceberg Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,691	A dangerous sport is one that can kill the participants like auto racing. Everything else is for pansies or girlie men.. Brien the Iceberg If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything. M.T.