Re: Thoughts on NFL in London/cross country sporting pollination
its different when you are an American though, you grow up with the sport, regardless of whether you play it or not.
Davey, I understand your argument in regards to the WC. But the fact of the matter is people play soccer here, there just wasn't a pro league at that time. FIFA's intention was to get a pro league started here.
edit: wanted to add a comment about the NBA and UFC. Stern has basically said he doesn't want a Euro NBA team. Maybe a Euro NBA league, but I think he's happy there is a Euroleague and various other pro leagues throughout Europe. In regards to UFC, you don't really have a league, you have an organization. I don't see why this is an issue, unless you have a problem with it being a US organization. I know boxing is popular in England, but MMA seems to be the direction these types of sports are headed. Moving into England seems like a natural progression. I saw a UFC event that was held in Manchester. Seemed like it was packed, great atmosphere as well.
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