Super Bowl in London in 2014?

[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.

[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.

[SouperMeister]

The weather sucks in London that time of year. May as well play right here in DC in our our 90K+ seat stadium since the weather won't be any worse.

[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)

[Lotus]

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.

But then they couldn't rake in the future money (they think) by expanding the NFL overseas. Are you willing to build your Super Bowl Stadium in Paris?

[budw38]

Originally Posted by Lotus

But then they couldn't rake in the future money (they think) by expanding the NFL overseas. Are you willing to build your Super Bowl Stadium in Paris?

NO , not freakin Paris . How about playing the game in DC., Cleveland , NY ect. Football is a winter sport .

[DoggDayAfternoon]

Is anything sacred anymore?

[GusFrerotte]

It is a gimmick to try to further make in roads in Europe with American football as the American market is sooner or later going to collapse, but it is going to backfire probably as Europe is in the same economic boat. England is going down the shitter faster than we are. It is going the way of Iceland. Nobody in jolly ole England is going to even think about buying a ticket, let alone care enough to even want to think about buying a $2000 ticket. If they were going to do a foreign SB, they should do it in Asia, where the money is going to be. Europe is on the precipice of 3rd world status soon!!!!

[GusFrerotte]

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.

What they need to do is have the SB in Hawaii, a neutral site, gorgeous weather. Sure the average fan will have trouble seeing it, but the average fan is going to be priced out of seeing a team's home games by 2014.

[Zerohero]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

It is a gimmick to try to further make in roads in Europe with American football as the American market is sooner or later going to collapse, but it is going to backfire probably as Europe is in the same economic boat. England is going down the shitter faster than we are. It is going the way of Iceland. Nobody in jolly ole England is going to even think about buying a ticket, let alone care enough to even want to think about buying a $2000 ticket. If they were going to do a foreign SB, they should do it in Asia, where the money is going to be. Europe is on the precipice of 3rd world status soon!!!!

wut?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

It is a gimmick to try to further make in roads in Europe with American football as the American market is sooner or later going to collapse, but it is going to backfire probably as Europe is in the same economic boat. England is going down the shitter faster than we are. It is going the way of Iceland. Nobody in jolly ole England is going to even think about buying a ticket, let alone care enough to even want to think about buying a $2000 ticket. If they were going to do a foreign SB, they should do it in Asia, where the money is going to be. Europe is on the precipice of 3rd world status soon!!!!

They were experimenting with international football long before the economy declined.

And "collapse"? Really?