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uk/european support of the NFL is a bit polygamous, we've had access to it for so long, that the NFL games over here are a chance for people to see the game live and in the flesh for the first or multiple times, and it's not really about waiting for "your" team to come and play, as you have no idea when that may be.
But I think that's part of the joy of it, not caring whose playing, just wanting to see the game. Less tribalism and acrimony than if it was a more equitable split between actual supporting fans of those teams playing.
Just hoping that the NFL starts to bring over teams with winning records, so there's more at stake (relatively) to the games and some of the bigger stars are able to show what they can do.
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Yeah, I agree that makes the atmosphere 'nicer', though it loses the element of palpable emotional investment from the crowd and it feels a bit like an exhibition match. Wonder how/if it affects the players.
If they ever do get round to making a London franchise, that would really shift the crowd dynamic. In my head, there'll be more of a home team feel next week, as loads of British people picked Marino's Dolphins as their team in the 80s C4 era and nobody gives a shit about Jacksonville.
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Just hoping that the NFL starts to bring over teams with winning records, so there's more at stake (relatively) to the games and some of the bigger stars are able to show what they can do.
I think I read that theyre planning that over the next 10 years every team will have played in London. Or something along those lines.
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RonnieOatmilk
So, went to the Jets 'at' Atlanta yesterday, and am now an expert on the NFL. What I learned:
All in all, good fun day out, would go again, wouldn't buy a season ticket or put it on the telly. Would drink next time - probably helps if you have a bit of a piss up.