World Cup of American Football

Six team tournament and not one of those teams is Canada? I can't figure that one out. Or is that Canada doesn't play American Football but, instead, plays Canadian Football?

posted by mkn at 05:38 PM - reply - flag:

I'm surprised about Canada, too - but more surprised to read that Japan is the two-time champion. Interesting...

posted by bobfoot at 06:24 PM - reply - flag:

If I remember rightly, Japan won the first one 6-0 with a touchdown in overtime. The Tight End who caught the pass, (I don't remember his name), had a brief but unsuccessful try-out with an NFL team, (I don't remember which one). I'm drowning you in detail, I know.

posted by Mr Bismarck at 03:52 AM - reply - flag:

Whoa! Mr. Bismark!! Too much information there! :) Does this mean whoever wins this event can call themselves "World Champions"?

posted by steelergirl at 12:04 PM - reply - flag:

steelergirl, they can call themselves anything they like, but I would strongly suggest that they not throw down the gauntlet to the NFL. American-style football has become popular in Japan over the past 20 years or so, and there are both an intercollegiate league and a "semi-pro" league there. The (Japan) collegiate championship game has been televised in Japan. The game will likely never prove as popular there as baseball, futbol, or even rugby.

posted by Howard_T at 12:12 PM - reply - flag:

I know what you mean, Howard_T. But since the NFL is exclusively an "American" sport and the Super Bowl winner is not entitled to call themselves "World Champions" ;). I was just wondering. (yes, they were the "World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers" to me.)

posted by steelergirl at 09:34 AM - reply - flag:

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

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