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In reply to the discussion: BBC and Superbowl. [View all]

T_i_B

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17. The chances of a British Joe Montana emerging are pretty much nil
Tue Feb 9, 2016, 02:14 PM
Feb 2016

For one thing we don't have America's college system. And the NFL is trying to get followers in Britain from the top down by shifting American teams rather than promoting the sport at a grassroots level.

For another thing, it's a lot easier and cheaper to get involved with rugby.

As to the cost for fans, it costs me half as much to watch Rotherham Titans play rugby union than it does to watch Sheffield Wednesday. It's not only more fun to watch rugby, it's better value for money as well.

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