Super Bowl in London in 2014?

[tdSKINS1]

I hate this idea its Americas sport and should be played here. I even hate the games in London during the regular season terrible..

[Chief PA]

NOOOOOOOO!!!! This is Americas game

[Trample the Elderly]

This idea stinks. Why would they want to play in London? This is America's game right? I mean how many Americans care about soccer the way Europeans do, and vice versa for football?

[saden1]

Do people not understand how to rate threads? This is actually one of the better threads of late and I don't understand why it warrants one star.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by saden1

Do people not understand how to rate threads? This is actually one of the better threads of late and I don't understand why it warrants one star.

Just some bigot getting offended because we "selling out" America's game. I still can't stand that argument. No American will be denied the opportunity to see the game. If you are gonna throw out the bones to watch the game I am sure you can afford a plane ticket.

Only problem I see is the airfare for the family members of the players. But even then the NFL could and should cover those costs if they are gonna take it overseas.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Just some bigot getting offended because we "selling out" America's game. I still can't stand that argument. No American will be denied the opportunity to see the game. If you are gonna throw out the bones to watch the game I am sure you can afford a plane ticket.

Only problem I see is the airfare for the family members of the players. But even then the NFL could and should cover those costs if they are gonna take it overseas.

You make a good point but I have not argued against the idea out of bigotry. Instead, the London idea seems to me like putting the cart before the horse. Once London has an NFL franchise, then it will have every right to host the game. Until then, however, London is not part of the NFL universe. Therefore there is no reason to make fans, players, and family members travel so far.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Lotus

You make a good point but I have not argued against the idea out of bigotry. Instead, the London idea seems to me like putting the cart before the horse. Once London has an NFL franchise, then it will have every right to host the game. Until then, however, London is not part of the NFL universe. Therefore there is no reason to make fans, players, and family members travel so far.

What, you haven't heard of the London Silly Nannies? LOL.

[JoeRedskin]

I have never liked the rule that the SB has to be played in a warm weather city. Some of the most historic games in NFL history have been played in challenging weather. I understand that it can make the logistics more difficult, but, damn, ain't that why these TV execs make the big bucks? Think of all the memorable conference championship games played in inclimate weather. Yes, the game will be sloppy. Yes, it will probably lack firepower. That doesn't mean it will lack drama and, in fact, it may even heighten the drama.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I have never liked the rule that the SB has to be played in a warm weather city. Some of the most historic games in NFL history have been played in challenging weather. I understand that it can make the logistics more difficult, but, damn, ain't that why these TV execs make the big bucks? Think of all the memorable conference championship games played in inclimate weather. Yes, the game will be sloppy. Yes, it will probably lack firepower. That doesn't mean it will lack drama and, in fact, it may even heighten the drama.

Yeah, it kinda sucks you don't get to see the SB played anywhere but in a dome or warm weather. Money talks though and people with money, those who can afford the tickets, don't want to freeze their ass off. SB is not for the typical fan to attend anymore. I'm not even sure if it ever was.

[skinsfan69]

What a horrible awful idea. And what about the time difference? I doubt this will happen.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

What a horrible awful idea. And what about the time difference? I doubt this will happen.

It's not like the game will be played in China. The jetlag isn't that bad. It would take a couple days, max to get over. Plus teams get to the Super Bowl town a week before.

Non-issue IMO.

[jsarno]

I think it's time the NFL build a SUPER BOWL STADIUM. Which ever state gets it, they can use it for their own purposes, but the sole existance of the stadium is to host the Super Bowl. The walls can have the history of the game, and no matter what, it will always be neutral and in the USA. I orginally thought that Hawaii should get it every year, but they already get the pro bowl, and their stadium is too small. I'd still go for this, but they need to renovate the stadium.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I think it's time the NFL build a SUPER BOWL STADIUM. Which ever state gets it, they can use it for their own purposes, but the sole existance of the stadium is to host the Super Bowl. The walls can have the history of the game, and no matter what, it will always be neutral and in the USA. I orginally thought that Hawaii should get it every year, but they already get the pro bowl, and their stadium is too small. I'd still go for this, but they need to renovate the stadium.

The NFL would never do that as it would eliminate the fact that cities bid millions of dollars to get the Super Bowl. Paying to build a stadium as well as loosing the bid money would hurt the league financially.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

The NFL would never do that as it would eliminate the fact that cities bid millions of dollars to get the Super Bowl. Paying to build a stadium as well as loosing the bid money would hurt the league financially.

No it wouldn't, cause the LEAGUE would own the stadium, so every super bowl would bring in BIG bucks. I get that cities bid millions, and that is a good answer as to why not, but I would wager that the NFL would gain more money if they owned the stadium.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by jsarno

No it wouldn't, cause the LEAGUE would own the stadium, so every super bowl would bring in BIG bucks. I get that cities bid millions, and that is a good answer as to why not, but I would wager that the NFL would gain more money if they owned the stadium.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the revenue the NFL would get from other teams playing in their stadium throughout the year. (whether it be college, high school or whatever)