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MMC
10-23-2011, 07:45 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvXguRYtyt3lso4TWvIzhOpDubYF?slug=ap-nflinlondon-goodell

LONDON (AP)—The NFL is considering a plan to have a few teams play regularly in Britain to build an overseas following—part of the league’s evaluation about whether a franchise could be permanently based in London.

Goodell said multiple games in Britain could happen as early as next year, and he hopes more teams will agree to make regular trips.

Goodell praised the Glazer family, which owns both the Bucs and Premier League team Manchester United, for taking a leading role in promoting the game overseas. He said the Bucs are one of several teams the league has been in discussions with over more London visits.

He said the NFL has no plans to play in other European countries in the near future, looking to establish as big a presence as possible in Britain first.

“We want to bring our game to continental Europe. The issue is, we want to make a success out of it in the U.K.,” he said. “We think this (London) has got all of the basics that we need to be successful. It’s got an advanced fan base, a strong media market, a great stadium. We have a long history here. So all those things contribute, let’s make it work. And if we can be successful here, then we can take that model, potentially, to continental Europe.”.....snip~

WTF.....which means they would have to have US Coaches for any teams created overseas. Moreover the Brits Play Rugby. No Equipment except for shoes. Then to discover some Brits own the Tampa Bay Bucs. Is just downright gut wrenching. You would thinks some Americans would make sure not to let the rich from the Rest of the World own US teams in any Sport.

MMC
10-24-2011, 12:50 AM
Any see what Goodell had to say today about the NFL overseas. Did they scrape the World league?