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There are American football leagues elsewhere (even if they don't matter). Legolas Send a noteboard - 08/02/2010 04:12:44 PM

Actually it is appropriate for them to say they are world champs. Every other nation on this earth, if it wanted to do so could form a sports league similar to the NFL. Same rules, equipment and the like. Since the only american football is played in america, does not mean that the Saints are not the champs of the world, just because the rest of the world does not play this sport.

I would understand if the winner of the MLS championship called themselves world champions, since soccer is prevelant all over, and people got miffed about the arrogance of claiming to be world champs.


But you have a point that it's less arrogant in their case than it is in the MLB and NBA, as baseball and especially basketball are international sports to a far larger extent. The MLS winner actually does get a shot at the world championship, btw - the winner of the North-American championship for clubs gets to play in the world championship for clubs.
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I guess I'll be the first to say it... Who Dat? Dannymac - 08/02/2010 02:47:03 AM 1272 Views
*SPITS* ßelals Girl - 08/02/2010 02:48:41 AM 928 Views
...wow. Someone's more than a little bitter. *NM* Aemon - 08/02/2010 03:47:23 AM 497 Views
Indeed ßelals Girl - 08/02/2010 03:52:53 AM 923 Views
Poor thing. Looks like your children could use some time in those dirty swamps. Ghavrel - 08/02/2010 04:23:21 AM 893 Views
Jesus christ I'm sorry, that was uncalled for ßelals Girl - 08/02/2010 04:52:23 AM 841 Views
Yeah, well, sucks to suck. Not our fault we're better. Ghavrel - 08/02/2010 04:56:06 AM 926 Views
Since she changed her reply The Shrike - 08/02/2010 04:59:36 AM 904 Views
I do love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory *NM* Ghavrel - 08/02/2010 05:04:03 AM 445 Views
And I love Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory *NM* The Shrike - 08/02/2010 02:13:00 PM 474 Views
Indeed. The Gene Wilder version is the better one. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 08/02/2010 05:44:05 PM 470 Views
As do I. But I was referring to the book! *NM* Ghavrel - 08/02/2010 05:49:25 PM 469 Views
What the hell, people. Lupine - 08/02/2010 03:31:09 PM 850 Views
Dunno, what is it about the anonimity of the internet that makes people like you The Shrike - 08/02/2010 04:10:38 PM 990 Views
lol Lupine - 08/02/2010 04:20:52 PM 777 Views
Of course I disagree with your analysis. But you're entitled to your opinions, naturally. The Shrike - 08/02/2010 04:33:01 PM 945 Views
It's kind of you to defend me ßelals Girl - 08/02/2010 06:16:34 PM 869 Views
Not entirely sure what you mean, since I didn't edit any of my posts. Ghavrel - 08/02/2010 08:24:07 PM 1236 Views
I'm the one who edited two replies The Shrike - 08/02/2010 08:34:45 PM 788 Views
It was mostly the comparison. It seemed nasty. Lupine - 08/02/2010 08:47:18 PM 942 Views
Listen, you're uptight. You were looking for an argument/fight. Not quite characteristic of you, but The Shrike - 08/02/2010 08:54:26 PM 1077 Views
I guess I really don't get the game, then. Lupine - 08/02/2010 08:51:25 PM 927 Views
Well, football is a game where you should respond in kind. Ghavrel - 08/02/2010 09:37:36 PM 1109 Views
I disagree, Ghavrel, about the sexiness. Its very alpha-male. And very hot. The Shrike - 08/02/2010 08:55:29 PM 797 Views
I'll bear that in mind. *NM* Ghavrel - 08/02/2010 09:38:57 PM 435 Views
No worries. I admit to having had fun with you. *NM* Ghavrel - 08/02/2010 05:01:33 AM 444 Views
That is horrible fan-sportsmanship. You should be ashamed. *NM* The Shrike - 08/02/2010 04:46:58 AM 471 Views
Sorry Chorabliss, I shouldn't have replied when I was angry ßelals Girl - 08/02/2010 04:52:52 AM 892 Views
No worries. *NM* The Shrike - 08/02/2010 04:56:45 AM 456 Views
And I'll be the first European to say this... Legolas - 08/02/2010 03:11:03 AM 798 Views
Oh I thought you were gonna say... ironclad - 08/02/2010 03:43:59 PM 961 Views
Nah, it was fun. Also, see my reply below. *NM* Legolas - 08/02/2010 03:44:27 PM 467 Views
I guess I'll be the first Australian to say this then Colonel Logain - 08/02/2010 03:16:08 AM 779 Views
Yup. The onside kick was a ballsy call and blew everyone away. *NM* everynametaken - 08/02/2010 06:47:54 AM 358 Views
it was a really good game until that interception moondog - 08/02/2010 10:42:09 AM 711 Views
They are world champs. Animosity - 08/02/2010 04:00:04 PM 1066 Views
There are American football leagues elsewhere (even if they don't matter). Legolas - 08/02/2010 04:12:44 PM 931 Views
besides canada (CFL), arena football, and NFL europe, how many others? moondog - 09/02/2010 01:43:25 AM 842 Views
Oh, there are plenty. Legolas - 09/02/2010 10:41:11 AM 862 Views
I don't know I think the talent difference is great enough to justify the title random thoughts - 09/02/2010 02:33:03 PM 746 Views
Yeah, no, that's not how it works. Legolas - 09/02/2010 02:55:51 PM 840 Views
You make a good point (as does Legolas as well) Colonel Logain - 09/02/2010 12:39:04 AM 844 Views
I never hear Super Bowl winners referred to as "World Champions". TaskmasterJack - 08/02/2010 05:47:48 PM 805 Views
Wish I could be on Bourbon Street tonight random thoughts - 08/02/2010 04:19:10 AM 719 Views
That interception... I have no words. *NM* Ghavrel - 08/02/2010 04:23:53 AM 482 Views
Yeah that was pretty cool random thoughts - 08/02/2010 04:47:11 AM 916 Views
Exactly... who would have thought that Peyton Manning would choke?? BlackAdder - 08/02/2010 07:13:09 AM 924 Views
i wouldn't call it choking per se... moondog - 08/02/2010 10:36:27 AM 760 Views
I disagree. Sareitha Sedai - 08/02/2010 03:44:52 PM 904 Views
I still don't get how that clock works. Legolas - 08/02/2010 03:51:09 PM 887 Views
True. Sareitha Sedai - 08/02/2010 03:59:14 PM 919 Views
it is a very fine line to walk random thoughts - 08/02/2010 04:06:26 PM 946 Views
Re: i wouldn't call it choking per se... BlackAdder - 08/02/2010 05:04:04 PM 907 Views
Re: Exactly... who would have thought that Peyton Manning would choke?? callandor1000 - 08/02/2010 11:31:34 AM 857 Views
I don't consider it a choke. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 08/02/2010 05:49:17 PM 448 Views
Yeah I should rephrase that BlackAdder - 08/02/2010 06:03:23 PM 934 Views
Excellent Game. Two thumbs up. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 08/02/2010 06:01:39 AM 442 Views
my only complaint moondog - 08/02/2010 10:38:43 AM 876 Views
Isn't that one of the problems of the entire sport? Legolas - 08/02/2010 03:04:32 PM 903 Views
I think it is more complicated then that random thoughts - 08/02/2010 04:01:10 PM 848 Views
Well, he did match the record for completions in a game. TaskmasterJack - 08/02/2010 05:51:10 PM 826 Views
It's not quite that bad BlackAdder - 08/02/2010 07:38:04 PM 787 Views
Good game, Saints. Kaldric - 08/02/2010 01:15:51 PM 717 Views
Oh, and one funny thing about this... Legolas - 08/02/2010 03:43:36 PM 863 Views
*NM* Sareitha Sedai - 08/02/2010 03:46:29 PM 446 Views
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