5 Things We've Learned About The NFL In London
LONDON (CBSDFW.COM) -- The Dallas Cowboys are playing their first regular-season game in London on Sunday. And while the status of Tony Romo's back has dominated the headlines, there's a lot we've learned about the NFL in London.
Here are 5 takeaways that deserve consideration.
1. The British Media Doesn't Really Care
Football! Football! Football!
It's a big deal in England. But we're not speaking about the American variety.
As much as the NFL is pushing to increase its presence overseas, the London media simply isn't taking notice -- at all.
2. Feeding Players Is A Challenge
Bruce Carter reportedly ordered a hamburger through room service one night. He took a bite, spit it out, and sent it back.
This isn't a shot at our friends overseas, but the truth is -- the food is different.
When you're feeding humans accustomed to consuming more than 5,000 calories per day, that's a problem.
3. Jerry Jones Can Woo A Crowd
Jerry Jones loves crowds in America, in England, and well, anywhere.
He dazzled reporters with a story about Elizabeth Taylor presiding over a coin toss in 1989. He also described one of his prize possessions.
"One of the greatest feelings I have is the picture of Princess Di and her young men there with Cowboys jerseys on," said Jones.
You can hate Jerry for a variety of reasons...but his southern charm is undeniable -- and has international appeal.
4. The NFL Won't Back Down
Logisitcs be damned, Jones reiterated that the NFL would love to have a team based in London.
MORE: Jerry Would Like To See A Team In London
"On a personal basis, and speaking for the Dallas Cowboys, we very much would like a team in London," Jones said. "It has cachet. It has an air about it of international competition."
How would the scheduling work? Is the travel reasonable? Would players want to live there?
These questions haven't been answered, but the league doesn't really care.
5. American Fans Hate The Idea
While league officials see London as an opportunity to expand the league's footprint and revenue stream, domestic fans see it differently (just check our Facebook page).
-- Not feasible with the London team having to travel across the big pond for half of their games. Huge disadvantage for any team based there.
-- Dumbest thing ever! It's America's game let us enjoy one thing we have to ourselves
-- NO, it's the NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, not International... Teams travelling to Europe is not feasible... A team from Europe would have to spend at least 4 weeks in America, then go home for 4 games, and so on, and so on.........
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