Dick_Valentine Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I’m swapping BP for the MetLife Stadium this weekend to watch that American football malarkey. In a sentence or two can anyone explain what it’s all about (well ok just the basics) so I don’t look a complete wazzock when I’m there? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 The best explanation I've heard for absolute beginners is, "It's a bit like rugby league except teams have 4 tackles to go 10 yards and are allowed to pass it forwards" I can provide more detail but thought that was a good place to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Dick_Valentine said: I’m swapping BP for the MetLife Stadium this weekend to watch that American football malarkey. In a sentence or two can anyone explain what it’s all about (well ok just the basics) so I don’t look a complete wazzock when I’m there? Cheers Advertising and cheer leaders. You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 2 hours ago, rudemedic said: The best explanation I've heard for absolute beginners is, "It's a bit like rugby league except teams have 4 tackles to go 10 yards and are allowed to pass it forwards" I can provide more detail but thought that was a good place to start. Thanks. Somehow I think the similarities between a visit there for that and a 4th division match at BP will be few and far between...if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 7:31 PM, Dick_Valentine said: I’m swapping BP for the MetLife Stadium this weekend to watch that American football malarkey. In a sentence or two can anyone explain what it’s all about (well ok just the basics) so I don’t look a complete wazzock when I’m there? Cheers Cheering on the London Jaguars I hope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Hot dogs and horrific beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 9/4/2018 at 7:31 PM, Dick_Valentine said: I’m swapping BP for the MetLife Stadium this weekend to watch that American football malarkey. In a sentence or two can anyone explain what it’s all about (well ok just the basics) so I don’t look a complete wazzock when I’m there? Cheers Chant "DEFENCE!" when others around you do. If/when Eli throws an interception, loudly exclaim that he's the fourth best male in the Manning family. When Blake Bortles throws an interception, and it will happen, smugly fold your arms and say "The thing about Bortles is he always throws into double coverage". Every time Saquon Barkley touches the ball, tell anyone who'll listen that it's like watching the offspring of Walter Payton and Barry Sanders. Never use the phrase "handegg". They don't like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 36 minutes ago, Zorrro said: Never use the phrase "handegg". They don't like that. Is that like peanut hugging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 On 9/6/2018 at 7:44 AM, Dave_Og said: Hot dogs and horrific beer. This. Eventually found the Hoegaarden though...at $13 a pop . Cheers for all advice. In summary, didn’t have a clue what was going on, got soaked to the skin and pissed off to the pub at half time still none the wiser. Bring on Grimsby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 After the simply mindboggling new rules on roughing the passer, and that stupid momentum weight rule coming into full force against the Saints, I think the best of the NFL is waaay behind us. I'll still watch it mind, although college football is miles more fun for the casual fan. Geaux Tigers, and to a lesser extent Go Mountaineers (nice uniform). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Matt said: After the simply mindboggling new rules on roughing the passer, and that stupid momentum weight rule coming into full force against the Saints, I think the best of the NFL is waaay behind us. I'll still watch it mind, although college football is miles more fun for the casual fan. Geaux Tigers, and to a lesser extent Go Mountaineers (nice uniform). Again in Briddish?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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