Posted on 10/12/2024 5:13:41 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Goodell's radical proposals have fans wondering what happens next.
Hold onto your helmets-NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell just shook the football world with jaw-dropping news! During a fan forum in London, Goodell hinted at what could be the most radical change to the league's history: the first-ever Super Bowl outside the U.S. That's right-America's biggest sports spectacle might go global.
Goodell had previously dismissed the idea of moving the Super Bowl overseas. But this time, the commish changed his tune, saying, "Things change." The shift is part of a bold strategy to expand the NFL's international footprint, including up to 16 overseas games annually and even floating the idea of an 18-game regular season.
Super Bowl in Dublin or Rio? Fans can't stop buzzing
The NFL has already scored with its regular-season games in London, dating back to 2007, drawing massive crowds and proving that football's appeal knows no borders. But Goodell's latest vision opens doors to locations like Ireland, Brazil, and Asia for both regular-season games and-potentially-the Super Bowl itself.
Imagine bars in Dublin packed with fans, or beaches in Rio buzzing with NFL fever. An international Super Bowl could generate not only "new revenue streams" but also grow viewership to an entirely new level. Football wouldn't just be America's game anymore-it would become a global phenomenon.
International games have had their fair share of drama
As thrilling as this sounds, the NFL's overseas adventures haven't been without controversy. Recent games in London sparked criticism over questionable officiating, including dubious pass interference calls and a bizarre roughing-the-punter penalty that had fans howling on social media.
And when the NFL staged its first game in Brazil, things got even messier. Fans complained about safety issues, poor streaming coverage, and bizarrely, a ban on fans wearing green. These hiccups raise concerns about the NFL's ability to smoothly manage international events on such a grand scale.
Will the NFL pull this off?
Despite the backlash, Goodell seems unfazed. He's pushing forward with his vision, determined to iron out the kinks and elevate the NFL to new heights internationally. "If we get it right, the league will flourish like never before," he hinted. \ While challenges remain, the prospect of a Super Bowl abroad has ignited excitement across fan bases. Could this bold gamble redefine America's favorite sport? We'll just have to wait and see.
One thing's for sure: football fans better get their passports ready-the next Super Bowl might not be in Vegas or Miami but in Dublin, Rio, or even Tokyo!
Yeah. Maybe we need to make the NFL more like Canadian football. Open up the field a little bit.
Yes the field is a bit wider too. It’s been so long I don’t remember the last time I watched a game. Pretty much everything else is about the same as the US game. Mostly it is made up of players who couldn’t make the NFL but only half of the roster. The other half have to be Canadians IIRC.
Doesn’t matter...don’t watch it anyway.
I wish we could have unbiased research into CTE.
Do you remember when Obama bashed football, and said no child of his would ever play football?
My bet would be on some Islamic country coming up with enough cash to buy the game.
But they’d better leave the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders behind for that venue.
**Except maybe for London. So London may be the only city that can host the Super Bowl at this point. Remember they need luxury boxes.**
I’d think not-don’t know why
**My bet would be on some Islamic country coming up with enough cash to buy the game.**
If it’s money they’ll get it.
Qatar can do that. But the NFL will say no. The Muslims are not wild about alcohol.
VIPs want to drink booze in their luxury box.
There’s only two locations that would fit....UK (London) and Germany (Berlin/Frankfurt/Munich). They can fill a stadium completely. Time-zone-wise, it works as well....evening game in Europe...showing at 2 PM in the US. I’d also guarantee that more than half the seats would be occupied by Americans who either live in Europe or will fly over for the event.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You missed the point entirely.
That's how they do it in the CFL. I like the idea of a touchback being one point.
Soon it will be held the Sunday before the President’s Day holiday on the following Monday. (Third Monday in February)
Why should I care? The NFL sucks.
Well, when Wimbledon is played in Forest Hills, NY and the Masters goes on tour in Middle East (check out that sand trap!), we can consider it.
Then I can not watch it played in a foreign country rather than not watching it played in this country.
...we need an All American League...
The AAL.
North Korea—give the creep Goodell a one way ticket to negotiate with the Commies—and don’t rescue him after they throw him in a dungeon!
That sums up my thoughts perfectly, thanks.
“If we get it right, the league will flourish like never before,” he hinted.”
A said is a hint?
Because it’s fading.
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