Wouldn't be fair.............

[b bulldog]

The league would be selling out it's fans

[LL2]

Playing the SB in London is a stupid idea!

I could not agree more!!!


Berlin, Germany is by far the best venue in the world!!!!!

Ok, Berlin might be a better place to have it.

[Guiness]

Aside from the "Ethical" parts of having an American Championship game outside the USA, there would be huge logistical problems.

Would London or Frankfurt be able to handle all the fans, media, as well as teams for the event. That would not only include housing but the meals, the electrical accomodations, etc.

I agree with MJ. Have the Pro Bowl or an exhibition game over there but not the most hallowed Championship game of them all.

You've got to be kidding, right? Can London handle the SB? You mean the city that is hosting the Olympics? And Wimbleton? And some huge conferences???

London is a world class city, quite capable of handling whatever is thrown at it. An event like the SB would have about as much effect as it would on New York - it's just absorb the 150K or so extra people, and hardly notice it. If a city like Detroit, which normally has negligeable tourism, can host it, London will certainly not have an issue.

[packinpatland]

Whether or not London can logistically host or not is NOT the question.
IT"S OUR GAME!!!!!!!!!!

[Freak Out]

Goodell or whoever suggested this should be fired. It's not just a bad idea it's insane. Set an example Goodell and fine or fire yourself for such an idiotic idea.

[packinpatland]

Goodell or whoever suggested this should be fired. It's not just a bad idea it's insane. Set an example Goodell and fine or fire yourself for such an idiotic idea.

[superfan]

As stated earlier, when would you play the game? The 7 hour time difference would be a big factor. A noon kickoff here doesn't make sense, and the game is usually a solid 4 hours long, if not more.

This seems like a baldfaced business decision with the sole reason of generating more revenue. I hate it.

[Guiness]

Whether or not London can logistically host or not is NOT the question.
IT"S OUR GAME!!!!!!!!!!

Agreed. I was just responding to the comment that they may not be able to handle it.

If they're not going to support a league (the NFLE...) they don't deserve to get the Super Bowl.

[packinpatland]

Whether or not London can logistically host or not is NOT the question.
IT"S OUR GAME!!!!!!!!!!

Agreed. I was just responding to the comment that they may not be able to handle it.

If they're not going to support a league (the NFLE...) they don't deserve to get the Super Bowl.

Good to know we're on the same page!
..............so when Goodell calls any one of us, for our imput, we're in agreement....the SB stays in the US.

[mmmdk]

Aside from the "Ethical" parts of having an American Championship game outside the USA,

Except, it's called a "WORLD" Championship, isn't it.

I don't recall the word "WORLD" being included in the Super Bowl. Besides, most of the world considers "Football" to be what Americans call "Soccer."

Most of the world could care less about American style of football, except a few wierdos in Australia or Germany!

It would be nice for America to venture out into the "world" with other aims than facing the "world" with the barrell of a gun.

Some just don't get out much; I think Americans need to travel more and go see other places than the mall.

SB in Europe? Awesome but if doesn't happen - I won't bitch about it. We have NFL regular season game(s) in Europe/world now (for a few years) and that might become permanent. I'll take it!

[mmmdk]

Playing the SB in London is a stupid idea! They would have to start the game at 1 am in London for it to be a 7 pm game here in the US. The SB has always been a night game.

You could always mingle with the 'brightness' on your TV. Voila!

[woodbuck27]

The NFL is American.

No to Europe and Super Bowl is my vote.

[Merlin]

I wouldn't put anything past the NFL. It's all about the almighty dollar and since the Pound and Euro are worth more then the dollar, why wouldn't they move it? A $1000 ticket would cost 1000 Pounds = $2000 US. Double the money for the NFL. They came out with the NFL Network that alienated 90% of their fan base all for the almighty buck.

[packinpatland]

"A $1000 ticket would cost 1000 Pounds = $2000 US. Double the money for the NFL."

Wouldn't a $1000 ticket cost 500 Pounds, = $1000 dollars?

I think the real expense for fans would be that no one (from the US) could drive to the game, everyone has to fly, minimum $500. Hotels in the London area are very expensive, (similar to NY) You have to eat no matter where you are............but all this at double the cost.
No matter how you cut it, the fans are not being taken into consideration.

[MJZiggy]

Then you have to consider that you have to get both teams there, all their equipment, etc. ad nauseum...I'd rather see it played at Arizona's new stadium and eventually (ugh) Dallas' compensation for what Jerry Jones is lacking (Viagra would be cheaper).