Super Bowl in London in 2014?

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JoeRedskin
05-04-2009, 01:30 PM
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
05-04-2009, 01:42 PM
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
05-04-2009, 02:02 PM
What a horrible awful idea. And what about the time difference? I doubt this will happen.

jsarno
05-04-2009, 03:12 PM
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
05-04-2009, 05:54 PM
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
05-04-2009, 05:59 PM
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
05-04-2009, 07:57 PM
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
05-04-2009, 07:59 PM
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
05-04-2009, 08:11 PM
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
05-04-2009, 08:15 PM
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 .

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