The NFL Thread (with added College Football)

[sali,salifou]

so you guys get one NFL game a year, right?
 

Does it sell out?

Whats the reception like over there?

Its been really close to a sell out both times
cant say for definite
I went the first year, seemed to go down well enough
not an amazin atmosphere but certainly worth the day out

[ADVILLAFAN]

Predictions for the weekend then guys?

I am going to go with the Titans over the Ravens.  I don't think Flacco is going to duplicate his last week performance, and I love Ed Reed and everything, but I do think it's funny that ESPN suddenly loves the guy. Titans

I hope the cardinals beat the Panthers, but with no Boldin, I don't think I see that happening. Panthers

I think the steelers win.  I wouldn't get too hyped up over Ben's concussion, but on the flip side, Rivers is HOT right now... This may be a pick.

And the big game.  I think the giants are the better team, but Plax, AKA the thorn in the eagles side is not playing, and although Jacobs is good, he is not an every down back.  On the other hand, McNabb is playing for his career (which I don't agree with, since I love the guy, but fact is fact), ad Westbrook is a giant killer, who despite seeing the giants twice a year they still don't have an answer for him.  I don't believe in Eli Manning, which is to say he is a good quarterback in a system that works well for him and works well for Jacobs. I could go with the giants as the easy pick, but I can't think my team is gona lose. Eagles.

As you're a Villa fan, I guess I wish Philadelphia all the best Paul. But is Westbrook fit?? he is your offence. Anyway, good luck.

[pmarachi]

Predictions for the weekend then guys?

I am going to go with the Titans over the Ravens.  I don't think Flacco is going to duplicate his last week performance, and I love Ed Reed and everything, but I do think it's funny that ESPN suddenly loves the guy. Titans

I hope the cardinals beat the Panthers, but with no Boldin, I don't think I see that happening. Panthers

I think the steelers win.  I wouldn't get too hyped up over Ben's concussion, but on the flip side, Rivers is HOT right now... This may be a pick.

And the big game.  I think the giants are the better team, but Plax, AKA the thorn in the eagles side is not playing, and although Jacobs is good, he is not an every down back.  On the other hand, McNabb is playing for his career (which I don't agree with, since I love the guy, but fact is fact), ad Westbrook is a giant killer, who despite seeing the giants twice a year they still don't have an answer for him.  I don't believe in Eli Manning, which is to say he is a good quarterback in a system that works well for him and works well for Jacobs. I could go with the giants as the easy pick, but I can't think my team is gona lose. Eagles.

As you're a Villa fan, I guess I wish Philadelphia all the best Paul. But is Westbrook fit?? he is your offence. Anyway, good luck.

hahaha

Don't worry, Westy is fine.  He is ALWAYS listed as questionable.

[sali,salifou]

Predictions for the weekend then guys?

I am going to go with the Titans over the Ravens.  I don't think Flacco is going to duplicate his last week performance, and I love Ed Reed and everything, but I do think it's funny that ESPN suddenly loves the guy. Titans

I hope the cardinals beat the Panthers, but with no Boldin, I don't think I see that happening. Panthers

I think the steelers win.  I wouldn't get too hyped up over Ben's concussion, but on the flip side, Rivers is HOT right now... This may be a pick.

And the big game.  I think the giants are the better team, but Plax, AKA the thorn in the eagles side is not playing, and although Jacobs is good, he is not an every down back.  On the other hand, McNabb is playing for his career (which I don't agree with, since I love the guy, but fact is fact), ad Westbrook is a giant killer, who despite seeing the giants twice a year they still don't have an answer for him.  I don't believe in Eli Manning, which is to say he is a good quarterback in a system that works well for him and works well for Jacobs. I could go with the giants as the easy pick, but I can't think my team is gona lose. Eagles.

As you're a Villa fan, I guess I wish Philadelphia all the best Paul. But is Westbrook fit?? he is your offence. Anyway, good luck.

As a villa and titans fan can i get some support as well???

[moseleyvillan]

Yep,  Sali you can get some support... I'm all over the Titans tonight!

[sali,salifou]

Ah dammit!
we had a good run
feel a little bit done by the play clock though if anyone saw that
oh well
could have been comfortable if chris johnson hadnt got injured
he was having a stormer
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[usav]

Baltimore - the team nobody wants to play!

[pmarachi]

WOW

So far my picks have been horrible.

PLEASE god!

If the cardinals can beat the panthers and win 2 playoff games, please let the eagles!!!

[Yeltzer]

Come on The Eagles!

I hope they go all the way this year - would make it a great year for Philly.....

[puppyfeat]

20-11 in the 4th quarter - come on Philly!

[pmarachi]

WOW


It makes it soooooo much better to beat the giants, and every giants fan at the pub wanted to kill us!!!

GREAT DAY!!!!

[Dave Javu]

Come on The Eagles!

I hope they go all the way this year

I think they'll take it to the limit, one more time.

[Comrade Blitz]

Yeah baby - Go Iggles

http://eagles.fandome.com/video/71168/Eagles-Fight-Song/

[pmarachi]

Yeah baby - Go Iggles

http://eagles.fandome.com/video/71168/Eagles-Fight-Song/

amazing!

My voice is so hoarse from screaming this all day yesterday.

There was a TV camera there, I hope I didn't end up on it.  That could be weird..

[UK Redsox]

so you guys get one NFL game a year, right?
 

Does it sell out?

Whats the reception like over there?

Its been really close to a sell out both times
cant say for definite
I went the first year, seemed to go down well enough
not an amazin atmosphere but certainly worth the day out

I think that the only tix left last year were late returns from the clubs themselves.

Having been to several NFL games stateside I'd say that yes, the Wembley atmosphere was a bit lacking. However, from my experience, NFL games create a totally different atmosphere to soccer matches (ie lacking organised singing / chanting) so you can't really compare it to Villa Park.

I can't believe that there's still a chance that we'll hear........"Your Superbowl Champion Arizona Cardinals" !!