Troy Smith to start in London

Nw220

I actually think Troy Smith is gonna help the niners as long as he takes care of the ball and just gets the ball into the hand of there playmakers which they have a decent team...I watched the two games he started for baltimore and he didnt look half bad i think he could be a decent pro

The Gipper

Yeah, but what can you do? The NFL thought, based on last year, and drafts and free agency, that these two teams would be in the hunt for division wins and possibly a playoff win or two.

Now they are both sucky.

Hi

I live in the UK , and the build up to this game is unbelievable!!! ( same as previous years ) irrespective of the form of both teams

There is an NFL 'party' in Trafalgar square London 24 hrs before the game, i think Elway and Jerry Rice are guests .

I dont think it matters about what kind of form the two teams are in , interest here is at fever pitch!!!

OK, but how many people on this board do you think know what "Trafalgar" is or what its significance was all about?

OrangeHelmet-UK

@the-gipper said:
Yeah, but what can you do? The NFL thought, based on last year, and drafts and free agency, that these two teams would be in the hunt for division wins and possibly a playoff win or two.
Now they are both sucky.

Hi

I live in the UK , and the build up to this game is unbelievable!!! ( same as previous years ) irrespective of the form of both teams

There is an NFL 'party' in Trafalgar square London 24 hrs before the game, i think Elway and Jerry Rice are guests .

I dont think it matters about what kind of form the two teams are in , interest here is at fever pitch!!!

OK, but how many people on this board do you think know what "Trafalgar" is or what its significance was all about?

Well thats a good point , not many i suppose ha ha, i was really only pointing out the location of the "party" , not its significance as one of the most glorious chapters

of English naval history !!!

Pompey

Zombo said:
I love seeing the devotion the Browns get from our fans in the UK. We've got three of our UK members coming in for the Jets game, make sure you stop by the tailgate for the Steelers game and meet the gang!
Zombo

Thanks Zomba, I will definitely be looking to meet up pre game with the guys on here. I'm travelling over on my own so it'd be great to meet some friendly Brownies!

Pompey

@brnfan16 said:
I wonder sometimes if the Brits fully understand the game. I'm sure soccer and rugby is more their cup of tea. (pardon the pun). Do they watch and say... "I say Ol chap was that what they call a TD" or "Look that man is taking it to the bloody house, cheerio for him".

That's uncanny! How did you know? Were you sat next to me last year in London!

rich4eagle

@the-gipper said:
We have sorta been there, done that with NFL Europe which folded.

We the USA have grave bigger problems than expanding the NFL overseas.............I would say keeping the NFL a USA endeavor is in endanger way more than expanding overseas...........

but we are an arrogant nation.................and no clue how profound that arrogance is

brnfan16

@the-gipper said:
That is exactly what they say. But so what. I guess they can express themselves any way they please, you wanker.

Hey Gapper, get a grip. Was just having a little fun comment. I've got something for you to wank a-hole.

StrangeBru

I am glad Troy Smith is getting a shot at starting QB somewhere. He was going to be the Ravens starter when Kyle Boller went on IR in the pre-season of 2008, but then had some tonsilitis problem that kept him sidelined for a few weeks. That is when Joe Flacco started playing QB for the Ravens, and when Troy was cleared to play Flacco was already clearly entrenched as the Ravens starting QB. Troy Smith did play a few Suggs package plays (the Ravens equivalent of the WildDawg due to Terrell Suggs letting the cat out of the bag about a certain play the Ravens practiced then used in a game) and did have a little success. I wouldn't be surprised if Troy was the Ravens starting QB now if he didn't get that tonsil infection in 2008.

Basically he was a really good college QB, like I have to tell you Ohio State fans as proven by the Heisman trophy he won, and a decent back up when he did get his few chances to play with the Ravens. Now he just needs to hold on to this oppertunity he has currently, even if it is for the hapless 49ers.

OrangeHelmet-UK

@brnfan16 said:
I wonder sometimes if the Brits fully understand the game. I'm sure soccer and rugby is more their cup of tea. (pardon the pun). Do they watch and say... "I say Ol chap was that what they call a TD" or "Look that man is taking it to the bloody house, cheerio for him".

Ha Ha If i talked like that in Manchester , I would have the shit kicked out of me !!!!!!!!!!! oh and i hate F*****G Tea!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Gipper

@rich4eagle said:
We the USA have grave bigger problems than expanding the NFL overseas.............I would say keeping the NFL a USA endeavor is in endanger way more than expanding overseas...........
but we are an arrogant nation.................and no clue how profound that arrogance is

I don't know. To be arrogant you have to have some clue as to why you are that way. I think we do.

But back to the subject, if there were to be any "foreign expansion" I suspect it would just be to go to Canada or Mexico, not to Europe. Toronto, or San Antonio. (What? You mean San Antonio isn't in Mexico?)

The Gipper

@brnfan16 said:
Hey Gapper, get a grip. Was just having a little fun comment. I've got something for you to wank a-hole.

And I too was just having a little fun comment at your expense, you tosser!