Hello NFL RUSHERS!

A few weeks ago I went to the NFL UK head office and met three American football TV and radio presenters in the UK and Alistair Kirkwood the Managing Director for NFL UK.  Last time I wrote, I told you about my day with the presenters but now I’m going to tell you about meeting Alistair.

Alistair Kirkwood supports the Buffalo Bills who he said have been to the Super Bowl four times but never won. He said “It’s been an emotional journey”. 

I asked him what he likes most about having international games in the UK and he said “It is great fun for all the UK fans to get an opportunity to come together at Wembley stadium in London. He loves all the team colors that fans wear. All 32 teams are supported not just the two that are playing. It’s fun and exciting and it’s a chance for all of you in the USA to see how passionate we are about the NFL in the UK.”

Most importantly I asked him if he thought there would be an Indianapolis Colts game in London. He said not as a home team, but there is a good chance they could be here as an away team. I’m SO happy, and if there is I will go!

I also told him that I’d had some shouts on NFL Rush asking why there wasn’t a UK competition separate. He said there are 43 college teams over here and there is an amateur league and teams play each year in a competition called the Brit Bowl.

Who will win on Sunday? Alistair said “New Orleans Saints” and I guess he was right!

Talking about the Super Bowl I was SO excited. My dad woke me up at 11pm to watch the game and I watched the whole game and got to bed at 3am…..groan, and I went to school this morning!

PS – Before I forget, well done to Noah for winning the fantasy football!

Louis from London