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Can American Football Survive in the UK

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

For years, now, the NFL has been trying to turn the people of the UK onto American football and if you get your internet through places like Internet.Clear.Com then there’s a good chance you have already heard of this bold new move. But are the people of England ready for American football? Can football as we know it survive in the UK?

While it’s still far too early to tell, the general consensus seems to point to the negative. It’s not because of some strange cultural slant against American culture and activity; however, it’s more due to the fact that there is just an overwhelming lack of interest. Why would the British people want to watch American football when they have their own favorite sports and pastimes to keep them occupied in the summer seasons? Rugby, cricket, soccer (strangely, also called football) and hockey are all things that the British people enjoy and there really just doesn’t seem to be any room for American football.

That isn’t to say that interests won’t change over the coming years, but as of right now, there is absolutely no call or need for American football in the UK and the English have made that quite clear.

A Review of The Crazy Rules of American Football

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

American football can be hard to understand, especially at the pro level. Here is a quick review of the crazy rules of American football.
The game of American football is played with 11 men to a side on a 100 yard field for 60 minutes and starts with a kickoff.
The object of the game is to advance the ball by running, throwing or kicking the ball in order to cross the opposing teams goal line.
A team gets four downs on offense to gain 10 yards and keep the ball. If they do not then they have to give it to the opponent
Anytime that a player has possession of a live ball across the opponents goal line it is a touchdown and worth six points. This can only be done by running, passing or recovering the ball in the end zone or area behind the goal line.
A placekick between the goalposts at the end of the field can score three points on a field goal and one on a point after touchdown.
The defense can score two points by stopping the opponent behind its goal line.
The defenses players can tackle, the offense cannot.
That’s about it.

The Chicago Bears Epitomize The Spirit of American Football

admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Any discussion of the Chicago Bears has to start with the legendary George Halas, founder, player, owner and coach. He was a true visionary. When he founded the Chicago Bears and the NFL in 1920, he was one of the few who were able to foresee how the sport of American Football would grow to dominate the sporting landscape.

Indeed, it has been said that Football has surpassed Baseball as the quintessential American sport.

Since those early days, the Chicago Bears have upheld the gritty tradition of American Football, and no true fan of the game will deny that the Bears possess a mystique and history unsurpassed by any other team in the League.Get more information here. http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_18424757

The Bears, who led the way with innovative offensive schemes and unrivaled athletic stars, dominated the early decades of professional football. For this they are still remembered generations hence as “The Monsters of the Midway,” and remain the team with the greatest number of players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with 26.

Though they have not enjoyed the same level of success in the modern era, they maintain the respect that is their due across the NFL and with football fans across America and the world.

The Pros and Cons of an 18 Game Season

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The 18 game schedule is anything but a foregone conclusion at this point. What started as a novelty by Commissioner Goodell quickly gathered snow as it headed downhill until it nearly reached avalanche status. As we wait with baited breathe as the owners and players argue over billions, we can take a look at the pros and cons from the fans point of view.

Pros
An 18 game schedule is a pro in and of itself! Who wouldn’t love more football? Two more games a year is a bonus.
Fans will be able to see more teams they normally don’t, and see rookies get more exposure with the need to rest starters.
With a longer schedule, it is likely that some of the mediocre teams will be exposed over a longer schedule and the deeper teams will prevail.

Cons
Heightened risk of injuries to star players is a big con. Can you imagine the backlash if Peyton Manning broke his arm on a tackle in game 18?
More money for the owners that many fans despise is a definite drawback.
With the longer season, we will probably see more players pulling back to pace themselves over the longer season, and more backups will receive more playing time.

Can NFL Europe Be Brought Back to Life?

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

NFL Europe was a short lived trial, of the NFL being played outside of its home country, the US, and being played on European soil. The league operated from 1991 up to 2007 in Europe, and was run by the NFL which runs here in the US. Although it lasted for 15 years, it never really caught on, and never really caught up to the popularity of the major sport in Europe, soccer.

Personally, I don’t think NFL Europe would make a strong comeback. Although people attended games, it was only a fraction of the turn out that soccer games get in Europe. People there just don’t understand the game, and they don’t have the same passion for the game as individuals do in the US.

Football is really an American sport, and has never really caught on in any other country (or continent) for that matter. Playing a game or two a year in England is still being done by the NFL. But, trying to revive an actual league in Europe, and have it be a successful league, is going to be a very difficult task for the NFL to do, and will most likely not be lucrative if the NFL were to try again.