NFL Europe

The New York Giants and Miami Dolphins completed the first regular season NFL game outside of North America, with the Giants winning 13-10. This game was uglier than most of the women I've slept with, but then again I do date super models and academy award winning actresses, so that really isn't much of a comparison.

The field was a big factor and the rain didn't help matters either. Both starting RB's had solid days, Brandon Jacobs with 131 for the Giants, and journeyman Chatman had a hard fought 79 yards for the Phins. Despite the poor level of play and lack of big, flashy passing plays I think the Brit crowd enjoyed the game. Football is born from Rugby, (which is still a huge sport in England), and when a game is dominated by the run, resembles rugby. Even so, football is the only truly American sport and it would have been nice to see high scoring, pass heavy game to show-off to the world.

The patented FOX commentary genius came when Tony Siragusa brought up the lopsided exchange rate, because all football fans want to hear commentary on international monetary exchange rates vs. the US sub-prime mortgage lending crisis from a retired defensive lineman from New Jersey. Although I don't know why they decided to stop with the Big Ben the clock/Big Ben Rothlesberger jokes, those were witty and hilarious....hilarious!