The Importance of the NFL International Series

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Published: May 20, 2009

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... Series must continue in London and expand globally.

Of equal importance to this success, both the US media and public alike must begin to support the move and not express vitriol at the concept of playing the game internationally (i.e Len Pasquarelli, Tony Kornheiser, and Michael Wilbon amongst others).
 
Football does not have an Olympics or a World Championship with which to express itself globally, and I cannot understand the reluctance of some media members to embrace the International Series as it will ensure extra revenue streams (very important in these torrid economic times) and nurture an expanded fan base for time immemorial. 

The latter point would be a proud moment for any NFL fan.
 
Of course I cannot force others to come around to my way of thinking, and it is quite clear that the NFL public do not support the International Series. But without the support of both t...

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