Dolphins to host Giants on Oct 23 in London, UK

[TheSkaven]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9971024

Another advantage handed to the Giants. I have to say, if it were the Dallas Cowboys losing a home game, I'd be hopping mad. If Jerry Jones eventually signs up for something like this, I really hope it is as the away team. Then at least it's a good excuse to visit Europe and still keep 8 home games.

 

[lurkercowboy]

I think it hurts the Dolphins more than it helps the Giants. Both teams have a bye the next week so the travel won't be that big of a deal. The Dolphins lose a home game though.

It is much less of an advantage for the Giants than that Saints sham in 2005.

 

[rojan]

The Giants get another break...This is bull

 

[jgboys1]

Thats because the NFL office is in N.Y. and is run by giant fans, so they will always get the advantage. It make me want to uke: !

 

[dargonking999]

Wow, so of it was the Colts, then wat? It'd be Peyton Mannin kissed the NFL's Butt to get this.

Or wat if it was the Bengals? Then it'd be wat?

I mean come on people, Its a game In london.... they both have a bye week the next week. This is not the giants getting 9 home games. This is the giants having to fly to london, for a road game. Me i'd much rather sit in the U.s and go to an away game. But whatever i guess this is the rant thread of the day.

 

[smarta5150]

We already had a month to to discuss this

(I know I know, it was just "officially" release)

 

[VA Cowboy]

I'd be kind of ticked if I were the Dolphins.

Interesting how a year ago the Giants got 9 home games and now next year they have 8 at home, 7 away and 1 neutral site. At the very least, to make up for their 9 home game season, they shouldve made the Giants the home team in London.

 

[theogt]

Am I the only one that thinks there isn't a huge boost for a team to have to travel to Europe in the middle of the season?

 

[theebs]

Totally and utterly ridiculous.

No need for this.

Nobody over there is going to give a darn.

Making these teams travel is completely based on greed and absurd.

The nfl should be ashamed of itself.

 

[VA Cowboy]

Am I the only one that thinks there isn't a huge boost for a team to have to travel to Europe in the middle of the season?

It's not a boost. It just that it's no surprise that the Giants arent' the team forfeiting the home game.

 

[smarta5150]

At least both teams will receive a bye after this game.

 

[gazmc_06]

i think this will help boost the worldwide knowledge of the NFL, we aren't going so that is all that matters but i think this will be good for the league and it will no doubt sell out over there.

 

[jackrussell]

It's not a boost. It just that it's no surprise that the Giants arent' the team forfeiting the home game.

Or 30 other teams perhaps?

 

[dargonking999]

i sitll dont get it? Why do the giants have to give up a home game? Because wat, there in the NFC East. Come on people, this is beyond riduclous. Whether it costs a home or not, they still have to fly to london. That is not a easy trip

 

[EastDallasCowboy]

I still think this is a great thing.

 

[Cajuncowboy]

WHo cares? Now the Giants can lose on two continents. :jints:

 

[silverbear]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/9971024

Another advantage handed to the Giants. I have to say, if it were the Dallas Cowboys losing a home game, I'd be hopping mad. If Jerry Jones eventually signs up for something like this, I really hope it is as the away team. Then at least it's a good excuse to visit Europe and still keep 8 home games.

Yeah, the "home team" in this game is the one that gets hosed...

 

[THUMPER]

The travel shouldn't be a big deal as both of those teams travel that far whenever they play on the West coast. Not a big deal IMO although I do agree that it should have been a Giants home game since they got an extra one last year.

 

[TheSkaven]

i sitll dont get it? Why do the giants have to give up a home game? Because wat, there in the NFC East. Come on people, this is beyond riduclous. Whether it costs a home or not, they still have to fly to london. That is not a easy trip

No one said it's an easy trip. But Giants fans travel well (Big Blue Wrecking Crew). This will be like a 9th home game for them. I predict that Giants' fans will outnumber Dolphins fans 2-1.

But generally I agree, this is more of a disadvantage for Dolphins than an advantage for the Giants. Note to Jerry - please don't give up one of our home games for a game overseas. Thanks.

 

[jackrussell]

No one said it's an easy trip. But Giants fans travel well (Big Blue Wrecking Crew). This will be like a 9th home game for them. I predict that Giants' fans will outnumber Dolphins fans 2-1.

But generally I agree, this is more of a disadvantage for Dolphins than an advantage for the Giants. Note to Jerry - please don't give up one of our home games for a game overseas. Thanks.

The Giants......go to London......and it's like a home game for them.....gotcha.