EDoubleD Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I might get thrown off the forum for not posting this in the non football section, but I've decided I'm going to start following NFL more. Watched it on and off for a few years - mostly Super Bowls - but think I need a team to follow so I watch it more. My question is who to follow? My initial thoughts are the Arizona Cardinals, based purely on the fact they seem most like city (and my union team - Gloucester). Play in red and white, based in south west, bird on their logo, and haven't won anything for years. Don't want to support a glory team, but want someone with character and who I might one day go and watch (Arizona is only 5 hours from LA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM91 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 To be honest NFL is absolute crap. Everything that is wrong in football is ten times worse in NFL. that's not to say American football is all the same though. I'd recommend finding a college team to support it's just much more interesting than NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonL Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Green Bay are a community club so buck the trend... Go Pack Go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Green Bay are a community club so buck the trend... Go Pack Go!! Just no!!! DA BEARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Im a 49ers fan primarily because they were the "home" team when i saw them play the broncos at wembley. Totally agree that college football is more interesting, but it's a bit harder to follow in the UK. I'd try and get tickets to see a game, and start supporting whatever team it ends up being. Theres 3 games at wembley next season, try and go to one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I might get thrown off the forum for not posting this in the non football section, but I've decided I'm going to start following NFL more. Watched it on and off for a few years - mostly Super Bowls - but think I need a team to follow so I watch it more. My question is who to follow? My initial thoughts are the Arizona Cardinals, based purely on the fact they seem most like city (and my union team - Gloucester). Play in red and white, based in south west, bird on their logo, and haven't won anything for years. Don't want to support a glory team, but want someone with character and who I might one day go and watch (Arizona is only 5 hours from LA). Go with the Cardinals, they are the underdogs in the NFC West as Seattle and the stupid 49ers seem to be the main players in the NFC (apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Im a 49ers fan primarily because they were the "home" team when i saw them play the broncos at wembley. Totally agree that college football is more interesting, but it's a bit harder to follow in the UK. I'd try and get tickets to see a game, and start supporting whatever team it ends up being. Theres 3 games at wembley next season, try and go to one. College football is only more interesting because the Defences are poor and a lot of mismatches happen... some of the scores are ridiculous. Go Northwestern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 NFL = One huge Franchise, Imagine a league full of MK Dons and Cardiff!!! How would you feel if the Football League moved one of our Home games to America just for TV coverage It is hardly a sport in my eyes, Just a Corporate franchise, Only interested in making money, The reason it'll never take off in the UK or Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 NFL = One huge Franchise, Imagine a league full of MK Dons and Cardiff!!! How would you feel if the Football League moved one of our Home games to America just for TV coverage It is hardly a sport in my eyes, Just a Corporate franchise, Only interested in making money, The reason it'll never take off in the UK or Europe Thing is it would in the UK.. The NFL is big over here, 80000+ watching the games at Wembley and now they are stepping it up to 3 games next season... The Europe League was rubbish as it was just rejects who couldn't make it in the NFL. It could easily hold a franchise here but to me it would be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm a rams fan... Started following them years ago back when they were based in LA and good. I chose them primarily based on their cool helmets! Now they are awful. Saw them at Wembley, get spanked by the boring Patriots... Not sure ill ever go to St. Louis either... Ah well. Every sports team I support seems to be crap! Rugby, NFL and football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 MODERATORS!!!! Move this to the Non Football forum, please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thing is it would in the UK.. The NFL is big over here, 80000+ watching the games at Wembley and now they are stepping it up to 3 games next season... The Europe League was rubbish as it was just rejects who couldn't make it in the NFL. It could easily hold a franchise here but to me it would be wrong. It will never be as big as Rugby or Football, So games would have to be midweek or late at night to get any kind of attendance as people would be watching Football or Rugby during the day on the weekend Most of the Fans probably travelled from America to come and watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 It will never be as big as Rugby or Football, So games would have to be midweek or late at night to get any kind of attendance as people would be watching Football or Rugby during the day on the weekend Most of the Fans probably travelled from America to come and watch No I think a lot of British people have a team from the NFL, its more popular than you think.. The majority of my mates love it and the banter is pretty good. Certainly better than rugby, has to be one of the dreariest sports I've ever had the misfortune to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATCHER Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Im a 49ers fan I like a 69er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDoubleD Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yeah, I realise its a totally soulless sport, but it's bloody good fun!! I'll look into next years games and maybe pick one of them. Failing that, I'll go with the best looking cheer leaders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 MODERATORS!!!! Move this to the Non Football forum, please... You splitter................................................. Go Saints....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yeah, I realise its a totally soulless sport, but it's bloody good fun!! I'll look into next years games and maybe pick one of them.Failing that, I'll go with the best looking cheer leaders... That'll be Dallas then. Don't support my team if that's the basis, we got rid of cheerleaders after winning Superbowl 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Do The Dziekanowski Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 No I think a lot of British people have a team from the NFL, its more popular than you think.. The majority of my mates love it and the banter is pretty good. Certainly better than rugby, has to be one of the dreariest sports I've ever had the misfortune to watch Oooop North the Rugger lot will hate it, That's why I feel it won't take off over here, And us southern folk will be caught up in Football to really get into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Go pack go! Green Bay for me. Great history and owned by the fans. Nfc north is the best division as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Go pack go! Green Bay for me. Great history and owned by the fans. Nfc north is the best division as well! Yes and if it wasn't for George Stanley Halas who is a Chicago god, legend, icon there would be no Green Bay Packers... Cant stand the Cheeseheads but they do have a huge fanbase over here (for some reason) don't see why but hey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon atyeo is my dad Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Surly Dillon Panthers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northamptonshire Red Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I might get thrown off the forum for not posting this in the non football section, but I've decided I'm going to start following NFL more. Watched it on and off for a few years - mostly Super Bowls - but think I need a team to follow so I watch it more. My question is who to follow? My initial thoughts are the Arizona Cardinals, based purely on the fact they seem most like city (and my union team - Gloucester). Play in red and white, based in south west, bird on their logo, and haven't won anything for years. Don't want to support a glory team, but want someone with character and who I might one day go and watch (Arizona is only 5 hours from LA). I have family near Philadelphia and visit once or twice a year, so I follow the Eagles. I often say they are like the Aston Villa or Everton of the NFL as they are generally decent but have struggled to really join the likes of the Patriots, 49ers etc. They also have a reputation of having quite an aggressive, vocal fan base and have rivalries with the Giants, Redskins and Cowboys. Two key Eagles-related films are "Invincible" and "Silver Linings Playbook", which are worth a watch! The NFL actually has a fairer, less greed-oriented system than the Premier League. Strangely enough, it's almost socialist in nature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Yes and if it wasn't for George Stanley Halas who is a Chicago god, legend, icon there would be no Green Bay Packers... Cant stand the Cheeseheads but they do have a huge fanbase over here (for some reason) don't see why but hey. Youve lost me there. The Cardinals and the bulldogs sponsored our initial application to the NFL. As for gods, old GSH is no greater than Curly Lambeau! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I have family near Philadelphia and visit once or twice a year, so I follow the Eagles. I often say they are like the Aston Villa or Everton of the NFL as they are generally decent but have struggled to really join the likes of the Patriots, 49ers etc. They also have a reputation of having quite an aggressive, vocal fan base and have rivalries with the Giants, Redskins and Cowboys. Two key Eagles-related films are "Invincible" and "Silver Linings Playbook", which are worth a watch! The NFL actually has a fairer, less greed-oriented system than the Premier League. Strangely enough, it's almost socialist in nature! The Eagles fanbase reminds me of the Bears fanbase with its aggressive nature.. very passionate about their team but just generally angry Seen both films, excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex#40 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Support Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Neither of my teams (Bucs and city) have won all season. It keeps expectations low all round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Youve lost me there. The Cardinals and the bulldogs sponsored our initial application to the NFL. As for gods, old GSH is no greater than Curly Lambeau! Have a read sir http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-01-18/sports/chi-bears-haugh-halas-jan19_1_bears-founder-bears-packers-series-green-bay-press-gazette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK0wnag3 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I support the Arizona Cardinals myself, in fact I support all sports teams from Arizona. It's pretty much my home away from home, I love the place. If you decide to join the #birdgang, I'd be doing a disservice if I didn't mention the Cardinals UK fan base on Twitter ( @Cardinals_UK ). Great group of guys, we have our own fantasy league and so on and so forth. In fairness, there is a UK account for a lot of US sports teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northamptonshire Red Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 It will be interesting who EDoubleD chooses now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 It will be interesting who EDoubleD chooses now... He should pick the Jags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 MODERATORS!!!! New England patriots supported them fo last 12 years .will one day go and see them , all seats are heated in the cold spell . Wish the city seats were in the winter, may be the directors could look into this for us fans . Have not heard of MODERATORS but will change to support them if any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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