SCOTTISH REACTION TO AMERICAN FOOTBALL 🏈
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- SCOTTISH REACTION TO AMERICAN FOOTBALL 🏈
Shaun in NYC Day 04 - So I'm in New York City. In this episode of the vlog, we go to the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to watch an NFL game between New York Giants and Detroit Lions. As Scottish person, this is a brand new experience. Football to us is something different - the @NFL is American Football.
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You should experience NASCAR in person the next time you're in the States... It's not just cars going in circles when you're there live. Plus if you go to Daytona you can bring your own alcohol. Don't know about other tracks..
Shaun, your next football game MUST be a college game. College teams have a more intensely loyal fan base, & they're all-around more exciting. Other commentors mentioned the University of Alabama (oh yeah, baby) & Michigan. Darn good suggestions!
As for the tailgaters, just like everybody has said so far, you'd be welcomed right in. If it's at a college game, -hahaha - I guarantee that Mom, Granny, Dad & Pops wouldnt take no for an answer. A beer would be in one hand & a fried chicken leg in the orher.
You need to go to a hockey game.
What all of these others have said about going to tailgate parties the next time you come to the States. Lord knows if you make it to Texas will find some way to get you to a Collegiate football game where there's a good tailgate party going on even if it's going up to the University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton and hanging out with my daughter and all of her in-laws. Not only do they have the game, they usually have two 10ftx10ft pop up tents with two or three television sets going to watch additional college games ,in addition to two or three BBQ Pits going with food. And that's before you get into the stadium! And if we get you here on a Friday night ,we'll take you to a Texas high school boys football game that will be just like that television show, Friday Night Lights. That's as close to reality TV as what you're going to get for Texas during the fall!
@@jennifermcclain4478 I was thinking the same thing! Not just the game, but the marching bands! I recommend university of Texas, however! Hook 'em Horns (Shaun, that's in Austin, Texas)
You should have stopped at any of those tailgates, 99% would have welcomed you and your buddy for beer and food.
Todd Coutu - Absolutely they would have and invited him out for a beer later. 99.9% of them. Shaun, you need to stop and make small talk with them. As soon as you speak, you’re in, Dude!!! All you would have needed to say was: “it’s bloody hot out here, isn’t it?” You’ll make friends for life.
Just make sure to tell them , The Giants suck ! Seahawks #1
And they could have explained to you the basic format and rules of football, too. It's a very complicated game in the details, but the basics are easy to grasp.
The Giants vs the Lions? What a bad game. He should wear a Lion's Jersey. Eli would throw him the ball.
Tailgates are how John Madden acquired his shape.
The best part of your experience is that you got to witness the rare site of the Detroit Lions winning a football game.
Beat me to it.
Not as rare as a Browns win
SMDH
@@Heavywall70 We'll get em' next year!!!
Hilarious! Sad but hilarious.
As a Lions fan, I can't argue with this. 🙁
Wow, a European who’s not trashing America.. that’s refreshing.
*IMPOSSIBLE*
Happens less then you might think, I’ve been all over Europe, The Middle East, Australia, and South America. Most of them love American culture, I’ve even seen stores in the Middle East that sold RAP T-shirts and CD’s.
The Europeans that never traveled to the States are the ones that always knock it.
@Bobby Brady that's very true!! Im from Finland and most people trash talk about USA simply out of ignorance, they have no clue about the real culture and how most Americans actually are, they kinda have this mainstream media perception of America. And many people who like the country seem to be imo fans because of material things, cities merchandise events etc.. now me personally I've since from a very young age have felt like some cosmic accident happened that i was born here and not in Texas where i belong 🤠😆 i love my God Gun's and the Constitution. The European smugness and jealous against everyone is cancer, hate thy neighbor is like a motto over here. This is obviously an overgeneralization but you know what I mean..
@@Oozy9Millimeetah you are right, you shouldve been born American. Come on over, brother! Helsinki to Helena
Shaun's channel is so refreshing. He and Laurence from Lost in the Pond are two people from the UK who seem to genuinely LIKE us here. And what he doesn't understand, he's curious about. There are countless others that have thinly-disguised contempt for Americans, but do American-themed stuff for clicks.
Thank you a truly appreciate it. I’d really love to come and spend a solid couple of years your side of the pond 😊
@Bad Cattitude Or, you know, they could immigrate here and become Americans.
I agree... 😊
Joel and Lia’s channel is another channel comparing The US and British customs, etc.
@@hoptoi yes great channel!
I think Detroit should officially change the name of their team to the "Frogs" now.
it WAS founded by some french guys
@@jaewok5G Call them "croissants" in that case 😅 I'm just joking
It doesn't sound especially fierce, does it?
@@kimberlygabaldon3260 nah, but I'm pretty sure "Bullfrogs" is taken.
and yes, I know they probably don't have them that far north, but teams get traded to the most bullshit locations for their name all the damn time, so...
@@shyryTsr2k All you have to do is spook em and they might surrender.
Thank you for doing a video on American football that doesn't simply bash it without attempting to first understand it. I cannot say the same for rest of the comments section, but at least you made a solid attempt to appreciate the game for what it is. Kudos to you, and next time you visit, bring me some 15+ year old single malt please.
I heard American football described as a sort of physical chess. There are a lot of different plays and strategies you need to learn to be successful playing the game which is why they regroup every down.
It's an even more fitting description considering the disparate nature of the players. You need pretty much every body type, or different pieces as it were. Big old chunks of humans to tall skinny dudes to quick little ankle biters.
This makes sense... great way to describe it
Snow Wolf certainly reminds me of how the game was
Ram Stones sounds like s good description for sure
Chess is on the right track there, but when you see the plays on paper in the playbooks, it looks very much like general's battlefield plans, where to flank, where to push and so on.
I'm so used to ignorant, arrogant commentary on American sports from Europeans, so this is a nice change! Thank you for that.
What do you expect, he's Scottish. They're open minded and honest as fuck.
Hey Americans love to be ignorant about our football . I wonder how many times your friend bash European football without knowing anything about it . Most American watch 5 minutes and declare it boring
Everyday Products British people are snobby you know it I know it get over it
Ryan Papasian: He pointed out truth you couldn't refute so you just went to bitchy mode.
I’m a 13 year old from Britain and I play quarterback for an American football team
8:00 "I don't know much about the rules" Don't worry, neither do the referees
That's hilarious.
Lmbo
BWHAHAHAHAAA!!! I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.
I have a massive admiration for people like you, who come to the States with an open mind and enjoy yourself. I hope we welcomed you for what you deserve. You're awesome! Hope you had fun!
I am so pleased you visited such great places and had a wonderful time. The food here, regionally, is outstanding. The different cultures in these States are different but wonderful. You picked great locations to visit.
I *DEMAND* that the NFL immediately create the Detroit Frogs!
Yes! We want Detroit frogs now!!!
I would legitimately buy a jersey if they did.
With a name like that, it's almost certain they'll hop into the Superbowl!!! 🐸
No shit! The marketing potential is through the roof!
Can you imagine thousands of people chanting, FROGS, FROGS, FROGS! That would really scare the shit out of foreigners!
"This is a big place"
It's the 16th largest stadium in the country. Very big, biggest for the NFL, but somehow we have 15 bigger stadiums for _college_ football.
American football is probably the only sport in the world where you play in front of smaller crowds when you turn pro
Large colleges require larger stadiums than pro. They have bigger local fanbases with the students and alumni.
@snipe69 There are 8 college stadiums with over 100k capacity.
Michigan’s stadium seats over 100k
Two weeks ago Michigan Stadium was 111,000 plus strong in the pouring rain against Notre Dame!
Your open mind is highly appreciated, as I like both types of football and hate it when people bash either of the sports with out giving them an actual chance
Thank you bro, I think everyone could do with open mindedness when we talk about sport 🙌
I'm not a sports person myself, though I've come to the conclusion that my dislike of soccer and hockey has to do with the low scoring games. A game where 3 - 1 is a big win seems very anticlimactic to me.
So true. If you give something a chance, you will be pleasantly surprised much of the time and at the very least you will be enlightened. Football is definitely my favorite sport, although right now college football is my absolute favorite. If you want to see some real team spirit, go to a college football game. I am still in NFL fan, but not quite as much as I used to be. If you go to a college game, every game is like a playoff atmosphere. Everyone is into the game and it's just an exciting atmosphere. NFL games, are only like that when there is a big game or a playoff situation. I know I am generalizing, but I have found that to be true pretty much wherever I go. I do like soccer as well, although I don't watch it that much. You should become a Washington Redskins fan, we will adopt you. Our boys just won the Stanley Cup in hockey too, go Caps!
Marco, that's because in College football, the regular season is more or less a playoff since the NCAA is still resistant to the idea of an actual playoff system. What exists now is still little more than a popularity contest ending with 4 teams playing for a trophy. Every game matters.
Craig Brown it's much more than that. Even if the game isn't that important, it's still more exciting than an NFL game. The players and the fans are actually into the game. I've been to several NFL games, at different stadiums and in general the crowds aren't into the games as much as they are in a college stadium. There are a lot of people at the NFL games that are there to justsocialize and they are barely paying attention to the game, certainly not every play. Consequently, they're not cheering a lot or as vocal when it comes to the other team. Just the opposite at most college games I've attended. The crowds are really into the game and they are vocal, for their team and against others. It's in the air and you can feel the energy in the air around you and it feeds on itself. They're not watching the game thinking , I hope they win because I want them to go to national championship, they're into it because they are fans of their team and of the game - it's as simple that. I just love the game, I could watch it on TV all day Saturday, different teams. Lots of good rivalries and overall better quality teams and competition. I'll agree that later in the season, the bowl game factor does contribute to this a great deal as well. I also agree with you about the popularity contest comment, although that is a bit oversimplified. They do need a true playoff system and if they had one it would not diminish they fan loyalty and enthusiasm one bit. As a matter of fact, it might boost it more.
"It's not just about brute force."
Yeah. There's actually a joke there about the recruiting practices of the Oakland Raiders. The joke used to be "Is he big? Yeah. Is he fast? Yeah! Is he tough? YEAH! Can he play football? ...Eh."
Basically every player now.
For real tho as someone who has lived in Oakland my whole life they may be my team but damn...
@@Ezramatsonford As a lifetime Lions fan: I feel that.
Football is a ground acquisition game. Imagine strapping on the armor putting on your helmet and going to war. That’s what it’s like to play.
Hence why so much American football parlance is based in war. Blitzes, bombs, etc.
@@eddietheaggie2010 and most fields are North and South.
@@mikewalter1111 ?
If you asked most of the tailgaters telling them you are a foreigner most of them would give you a beer and be nice to you
Yeah, he could have literally scored more free beer than he could drink with that accent.
@@shaneg9081 Absolutely. I would have opened him up a bottle and I don't even drink. I would have taken him to a tailgater that had beer!! He could have had burgers, hot dogs, beer, and even been allowed to play catch if he had just asked!!
Go to a College Football game at a place like the University of Alabama, or Michigan, or Ohio State, or Louisiana State University, stadiums are bigger, seat over 100,000 people, the tail gating is bigger and better the pageantry with the school colors, marching bands is incredible, the crowds are so loud you won't believe it, I've been to NFL games, they dont come close to the college football game day experience!
Brian Jones nothing better that a Michigan game at The Big House!! Go Blue!🏈
ScottishGirl ... except an Ohio State game at the Horseshoe. Go Bucks! Beat Meatchicken!
College ball has an exuberance that is hard to match.
@MICHAEL GOLD Don't be so sensitive.
agree. LSU on Saturday night in Baton Rouge is amazing!
This is AWESOME. It's rare to see a foreigner who actually respects the game and sees the skill needed and involved vs. those who bash it having only seen maybe 4 or 5 plays and that's it.
Joe Digger thank you Joe, I loved it!!! Really wanna go to some more games 🙌🙌🙌
Shaun Awesome. It gets better the more you know what's going in of course. If you have any questions just hit me up. Been watching pro ball since I was about 5 so 33 years now.
Shaun come to Philly!! The experience at the Linc is second to none!
Nick W forgot to warn him to not go around xmas time if he likes to dress up like Santa Clause
This. The amount of foreigners who think football is just a bunch of overweight buffoons dogpiling on top of one another, or discredit how difficult of a sport it is just bc plays are stopped usually after a few seconds, is appalling
Shaun you need to see American college football.
In a lot of ways, college football can be more exciting. The scores are usually higher than a pro game, they're more likely to attempt "bigger" or riskier plays, yea they make more mistakes but it just adds to the excitement (more turnovers)
@@USAwelsh, the major close games are the best.
I prefer highschool, cheap seats, can see whats going on without binoculars. Its like minor league baseball.
@@USAwelsh They also have some of the most lopsided blow outs too tho
Oh yea! Sit near the band if possible. You want to see the oddest group of Americans, go watch the band kids
"by the dawns early light what so proudly we hailed were so gallantly streaming"
Pretty sure she missed a word or two...
Unforgiveable. Are they editing the SSB to make it faster? Are we that ADD now?
@james crowe oh man. This isnt going to end well
@james crowe what do you think Jim crow?
@james crowe I'm refering to your blatant and stupid racism dumb ass. How many generations back is your bloodline "pure" to get you in this state?
In Bosnia, I'd guard the gate to the American camp from Canadian peacekeepers who'd try to sneak in for free food and supplies.
I'd ask anybody wearing civilian clothes whether he could sing the SECOND VERSE to the "Star-Spangled Banner."
If he COULDN'T, then he was an American!
:P
Welcome to America! We love explosions! :p
sanguinesoulful AMERICA es un CONTINENTE compuesto de 35 países y más de 1000 millones de habitantes idiota
Gabriel Achón -
Why don't you worry about your own failed state, rather than worry about how we (and the rest of the world) refer to our country.
Why are you posting in Spanish? Burro estupido!
Rj Simas
High-five and knuckles to ya! Hahahaaa-haaaaaa!
Steven Hoskins AMERICA es un CONTINENTE no un país espero que te quede claro el deporte más grande practicado y popular del mundo FOOTBALL FOOT PIE BALL BALÓN como su nombre lo dice lo indica se juega con un balón y los pies es el verdadero original y real FOOTBALL el único que existe
sanguinesoulful we love explosions so much we give explosions to other countries, especially the ones with lots of oil.
That was a particularly tortured version of "the Start Spangled Banner"
I really appreciate that you're loving up America so much Shaun. And I'm glad it cooled down some for us. Autumn on the east coast is beautiful.
Rob Sutherland thank you Rob I absolutely loved it and wish I could move there
Rob Sutherland lol
Now you know why it's called the "nose-bleed section".
You should have told either/both of the teams you were a blogger from Scotland on a cultural exchange. You would likely have been treated like royalty.
Probably would have gotten down near the field.
Might have been invited to a team luxury box, and might have even gotten to meet players after the game for autographs, @@magoolew5131. Then again, you might have been told "That's nice" and "Enjoy the game" as well, but it never hurts to ask.
Poor guy had to sit through a Giants game for his first experience. Nobody should have to suffer through that..
"In Scotland we don't have American Football."
I'm sure the Edinburgh Wolves, amongst the other Scottish teams, would be pleased to help you spread the word that Scotland does have American Football. Maybe not the NFL, but it's Britball and we love it.
LeftGuardvids never heard of it
We do have it but it's not very popular. I know dundee has a team called the hurricanes or something
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the Claymores? thats a badass name! i love it
I've been surprised to learn how much American Football is in the UK.
I’m only ever going to think “Frogs” when people talk about Detroit now.
I always forget that we just casually use fireworks for a lot of events (let’s be real, every event), and non-Americans don’t.
Seeing sports in other countries, or even different cities within your own country, is always fun though.
Yukie Sano - WarmVanillaSugar0823 Detroit Frogs has a certain ring to it 🐸🐸🐸😂😂😂
Whats more american than celebrating by blowing shit up?
hllboi817 hahahaha. Best way to celebrate eh?
Mixing beer with pyrotechnics is always a recipe for 'murica, lol... i live close enough to metlife that i can usually hear the fireworks as well as the occasional military flyby from my house lol
hllboi817 seems like a fun place to be... what do locals think of the place???
I’m an American and I love how patriotic our country is!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Same, i love starting USA chants because before you know it everyone is chanting it😀 i love America! 🇺🇸
America, man, I cry just thinking about it
Shit you were luck you didn't see football players taking a knee. Not so American. You could play the anthem from the USSR and they pop up off that knee to a full salute. 😁
@@michaelmckesson6997 да, Россий
I think our patriotism is one of the most embarrassing things about us. You guys care more about a piece of cloth with Stars and Stripes on it and a dumb song more than the people that actually suffer in this country. The American flag in the shape of the US was face palm worthy.
Ok as a first generation American born Dutch guy (my mother immigrated here) I can guarantee as you being a Scottish visitor anyone would had loved to talk with you and even invite you to a burger/Hotdog meal with enthusiasm and joy. That is really how Americans are, just a little shaky with certain cultures right now but in time things will get better. But yeah man next time give'em a little chit-chat and they will chat you up with pleasure. Oh and Hello from Indiana, I am a Hoosier (still not clear on what a Hoosier truly is but hey I am one I guess!
You actually saw the Detroit Lions win an away game!? As a Michigander, I am incredibly jealous. A win alone is a bloody miracle. Go Lions!
All you need to know about football: You have 4 chances to move the ball 10 yards. If you can do that, you get 4 more chances. Rinse and repeat until you make it to the other side.
For someone like me that knows almost nothing about football (despite being American) that is a very good and simple explanation! Much appreciated!
tall32guy was just gonna say that! I’m from southern NJ and everyone around here cheers for the Philadelphia Eagles 🦅 - not a NY team because we’re closer in proximity to Philly (20 min from my house). Anyways - I never cared much for football but reading explanations likes yours makes me appreciate the intricacies of the games more. +1!
gillm9 go EAGLES! :)
College football makes the NFL look like a golf event.
Totally agree. NFL is where college players go to retire.
@@mikewalter1111 Let me get this straight. . .Watching Lamar Jackson's record setting season was like watching a "retired" guy. . .Saquon Barkley runs like a boring "retired" guy. . . Zeke Elliott plays like he's "retiring". . .Patrick Mahomes plays like he's "retiring". . .Russell Wilson looks like he's a "retired" guy. . .Barry Sanders looked like a "retiring" running back as he juked and ran his way through an entire defense. . .C'mon, I love college football but MOST of those guys are NOT good enough to compete in the NFL. . .Not my opinion. . . .That is a FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Got That PMA OP is from arizona apparently. So his NFL sucks. No wonder he’s upset.
mike walter the NFL is insanely harder than college football. These are some of the most fit human beings on the planet, whose actions, reactions, and success on the field often come down to fractions of a second. Then they have to spend all their free time studying and memorizing the game, all while maintaining incredible amounts of athleticism. You cannot just rely on physical ability, like in college. If you don’t bring 110% effort to not only every game, but the week in between and the offseason, your career will end in the blink of an eye.
To quote Ryan Riddle, who failed in the NFL: “But when training camp started and we suited up in full gear, they quite literally separated the men from the boys. The intensity and talent level of college athletes competing for a starting spot is much different from the heat you feel from those who are fighting to feed their families and prolong a career of glory, fame and wealth beyond their wildest dreams.”
Anything but retirement.
I Got That PMA oh shit. 😅 then that’s actually a sick burn.
Did no one else realize that the women sang the national anthem wrong?
I think most people were too anxious to see if the frogs would beat the giants 👀
Dumbestsphinx - I did. I hate that shit!!! Learn the words or don’t sing it. Fucking disgraceful
Dumbestsphinx It was a jump cut in the editing
Aaron S No it wasn't, I thought that might be it but checked and it clearly wasn't, so lameeee
Dumbestsphinx Happens a ton actually. Sad Americans don't even bother to know their own national anthem... And I am an american so it saddens me more.
So, you're telling me people can't drink at games in the UK, and yet they still end in drunken riots? How does that work? Do people just show up drunk?
You can follow the Cowboys! They're always recruiting hardcore fans. They usually have top tier talent, but have a habit of letting people down halfway through the season.
I think the drunken riots are more common in Latin America (where El Salvador & Honduras had a war triggered by it)
@@jamesbancroft2467 ,
Well, people expect Salvadorans to act up, but the Brits are supposed to be all "civilized." Which they are, until a little alcohol get's involved. Then it's no holds barred. This is also comming from the US where we have laws against drinking or being drunk in public.
@@jameswoodard4304 That depends, often, on where in the US you live.
Yep, football fans here in the uk get a few beers in them before the match. Not a good idea here to sell booze before a footy match.. British football fans + beer at a match = disaster.
They drink at bars prior to the game but usually that particular bar and group of people are "Team specific" meaning don't go in there unless your for the same team or else. These groups are called firms and they show up to the game all fired up on liquid courage and get in super bloody brawls with the opposing teams "Firm".
Sounds silly but these guys take it serious as hell. They're lives literally evolve around it. Watch "Green Street Hoodlums".
I formally invite you to a Seattle Seahawks game. Talk about an amazing experience. That stadium is epic. The fans are awesome. The team wins quite a bit.
#12
Not anymore lol
Awesome man! I'm glad you're interacting with our american culture 👏
You asked for any team to adopt you. So I will grant your wish: The Cleveland Browns would like to graciously accept your fandom. Welcome to the Dawg Pound.
Just tell anyone your sitting next to it's your first game ever and they will walk you through the rules as the game is being played.
They might even explain some of the formations and strategies that are being employed.
Hey Shaun, glad you enjoyed your first real taste of American football. It is a unique sport and I think various interests are trying to expand it to Europe, but we'll have to see how that goes. I know the NFL has played a few games in England and I think England may have a team....not really sure on that. I guess you could say that it shares some similarities to rugby, but it has a lot more rules and pads and I think there is a lot more strategy in American football than there is in rugby. Hope you had a great time in America, mate and hope to have you back in the states sometime soon. America is a big place and where you visit and when will have a big impact on how your visits go. Cheers!
What about that team called new England patriots
@@alanquartey5539 They're the best NFL team. :)
So glad you got to experience American football! It is soooo American. Come to the West coast and watch the 49ers!!
Next time your over here, get out of the city and do some traveling. There is so much more to America than what you find in big cities.
James L. Riggs yeah, there are loads of places I wanna see
Shaun
Avoid Florida, murder is legal there. Also avoid Baltimore and Detroit because murder is everywhere there.
and Chicago.
James L. Riggs
Unlike Baltimore and Detroit, Chicago actually has some great areas with an interesting and unique city culture. Detroit has nothing to offer and I can't see why a Brit would want to visit Fort McHenry in Bawl-mer. Any Chance you are related to the Maryland Riggs Bank Riggs?
I wish.
Detroit Frogs lol
Bear no idea why frogs was the first thing that came to mind. But frogs jump like hell, maybe a rebrand is in order??? 🤣🐸
Bear I love it!
Go frogs leap to a first down, let's not croak out there, jump hop into the end zone for a touch down ... Yaaaa frogs.
I think the Detroit Frogs is a apt name to be honest. :P
Lions is perfect for them if you think of the Lion from the Wizard of Oz
40 min before the game and you're in your seats already? You walked right past the tailgating!!
LOL - what you saw in the parking lot, that's what we call "tailgate parties"...
American Football kind of evolved out of Rugby in the late 1800's, and some changes were made to the rules over the next few decades, producing American Football as we know it today.
"I'm trying to think of some words to react" lol Shaun your face! I think I was making the same expression at the same time. 😂 I'm American and I'm sitting here shaking my head at how extra we are about everything .. but mostly about what's competitive, what's branded, and *manly* , junk foodie beer drinky fist bumpy, star spangled bannery... mmhm you're seeing it I know you are. 😉
You are such a gracious tourist to speak so lovely of us, even at our most nuts. 😎. ❤
Glad you had fun at the football game! I used to love watching football with my dad until he died. Haven't really cared about it since then. When you know what the mission is for each different position on the field it gets more exciting. Then you can see how the strategy works and how they finesse it throughout the game. The reason it stops and starts so much is due to television - they have to run ads throughout the game so every time they stop, it's for a commercial on TV. When the teams aren't that good, it's fun just to go to the stadium and try all the different food and drink. Most stadiums have stadium building down to an art and try to make it just as interesting for the people who don't really care about the game. ;-)
Cassie Banks ach, it’s a bit of a shame the TV companies spoil it for everyone but guess that’s just the way it goes
It's a shame Cassie has it right for just about every American Stdium (Come in! Enjoy yourselves, somehow........How 'bout the game!) It's not only television..... but think of it as the plat re-starting at every new line-of-scrimage.
Foot ball, beer, firework, explosions, 'murica
Great video glad your enjoying America. Hope you have a great time!!
Zachary Moore such a great night 😊
As a Brit who likes both football and American football it’s so nice to have a fellow Brit not slagging off the sport
Dude that was scary high. I got scared just sitting here in my room.
Who ever was singing the anthem didn't get the words right...
Interesting to hear your perspective.... Enjoyed the vid.
Lance Zeigler thank you Lance, to be fair a lot of the guys around me were quite drunk and surprised they could sing at all 🤣🤣🤣
I was so surprised by this I had to dig up some other footage. I think it's just the way Shaun's edited the video that makes it seem like she mixed up the lines.
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It's messed up in the video that you posted as well...
4:21 Where's Alaska and Hawaii? Lol. They are part of us too, lol.
Alaska too big. IDK about Hawaii.
Finally an American who knows basic shit about his country like US geography and actually knwos those are states
Things like that usually only include the contiguous 48. Too lazy to add in the other 2.
You haven't seen tailgating unless you go to a LSU game in Baton Rouge on a Saturday night. That stuff outside that stadium in NY was pretty tame.
Well now, I'm not sure you folks down in Lousiana have it all wound up, you know we skin a few pigs up in the Sooner state for a good tailgate too. I'd imagine the man would have been happy to try out Q and do a little beer tasting.
You'd have to experience it here to see just how inane they get. Nobody cooks up like they do. Everyone I've ever seen there from another school trips out.
Hi Shaun. I’m a super big football fan and I think it’s cool that you checked it out. If you ever find yourself in south bend Indiana and wanna go to a football game, come to Notre Dame! There’s so much tradition and things to do all day before the game, and you get a real experience of how tailgating works. We’ll totally adopt you!
Association Football and American Football.
Two distinctly different games.
Both magnificent.
Did he get the express written consent of the national football league?
Poizin Rath
That's right, he mechanically reproduced the NFL's intellectual property and broadcasted it without the expressed written consent.
@Dev its a joke. Nfl says that after every game
He only had implied oral consent.
No real American actually gives a crap, lol #RebelsAtHeart
Actually it's known as "fair use"...as long as he doesn't get money for it.
We do have football in the UK my man! Look up the BAFA National league, there's teams up and down the UK in 3 league's 🇺🇸🏈💪
I think you would really enjoy College football as well. It's the step before the NFL and most of the fan bases are insanely passionate and they have the same kind of pageantry as the NFL if not more. Look up "Penn state white out" it will kind of show you the passion that the colleges and their fans have.
The Detroit Frogs 🤣🤣🤣 glad you enjoyed your first American football game. 🏈
It's always nice to take in a live game but actually better viewed on TV for a few reasons like having specifics of the game explained, especially rulings like penalties and the strategies of running or passing on certain downs. just so much more information on TV. love your channel, just discovered it a few days ago, been catching up on all of the vlogs, interesting to see and hear cultural differences.
I'm very glad you enjoyed yourself, mate. Yeah, it is very confusing, at first, with such large teams on the field -- to keep track of how they move the ball around. :-) Take good care. We hope to have you back sometime. -- You're always welcome! (Due to that positive and polite attitude of yours.) :-)
college footall has a bigger and more intense fanbase overall.
No, it doesn't. Look it up
Nathan Krush
Yes it does. But it honestly depends where you’re from. Like Ohio and Michigan worship college football.
@@SwaggerNauts365 Agreed, I see way more college teams than NFL teams. Down in the South and the Heartland, college football is worshipped.
Go Vols!
True, the Florida vs Florida State rivalry is huge
If it helps, I'm American and I don't get American football ether. I should, I mean I grew up in SEC territory, but I don't get the same sense of community or connection out of it everyone else seems to. It can be very isolating actually.
Don't feel too upset about it... the SEC is bunch of elitist trash.
That's because your not a true american
I'm not into the whole sports fanatic thing and I grew up around it. I'm an introverted happy hermit.
What's funny is that he'd get a MUCH better understanding of the game by watching it on TV, paying attention to the analysis.
Adopt the Seahawks Seattle is a great city to visit with lots of fun stuff for tourists to do and plus we literally have the loudest stadium.
Some great films to let you in on some of the heart to football and how it resonates in our culture: Rudy, Concussion, Remember the Titans are some good ones and are all based on true stories. Enjoy!
We Are Marshall and The Blind Side as well.
Cheers for that I’ll check them out. All films about soccer are diabolical!!!
Sylv thx I’ll check them out
Jacqueline Fisher - Rudy!!! Good one
Love Rudy and Marshal great college football movies.
That isn’t American football it’s the giants
OMG you went to a Giants game!! So amazing! That looked really entertaining! Yeah, the Giants are not doing well, but its great to be there in person. My hubby has been a Giants fan since he was a little boy. We now live in Minnesota, but he still cheers on the Giants whether or not the Vikings are doing better. Good for you, great way to spend a night! :-) Next you should go to a NHL game. Hockey is so much fun to watch and there is a lot more action.
lamp 81 it was great fun to see the passion people have for football 😊🇺🇸🏈
It's true...Hockey has the most action.
We got the word "soccer" from the Brits. For a while, in the UK, there was something called "Association Football", which was shortened to "soccer". That's when it came over here to the US. Not long after, Britain decided to use Football as the official name for the sport. In the US, we kept calling it what we'd always called it.
As for American Football, Scotland most certainly had it. Ever hear of the European Football League? The Scottish Claymores were a championship team. While the rules were a little different from the NFL rules, they were actually a subsidiary of the NFL.
Well Shaun, I think you might be surprised to see how American Football has taken off in the UK! Even all of Europe for that matter. Really enjoy your videos and hope you stick around for Hogmanay (New Years of course)...Thanks Shaun!
Oh No! We've scarred him for life!
If you want the ultimate tailgating experience, come to LSU Tigers Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Second to none, best food and overall utilmate fan experience.
You’re right. Tailgating starts at 11:00am for a 7:00pm game. Glad I got to experience that once in my life.
The REAL Death Valley is in Clemson, SC.
I only watch the Army Navy game, and I surprise myself how many of the rules I remember each year. We tailgate for soccer too, we just like to make a day of it.
MissMargaret ah yeah? Só os it Just something for all sports! Looks a great idea!!!
Roger Staubach came from the Navy Midshipmen. My Best friend was in the army and a few of my family were in the army, but as a diehard Cowboys fan I always support the midshipman because the greatest player to put on the star was on that team.
I love the Army-Navy game too. Most often played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia:-)
Had to comment. Back in 1985, when I was in the US Navy at Alemeida NAS, I took my three duaghters to my friends, Liz and Sam's house for the Super bowl between the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots. Liz's parents were from Scotland visiting.. By half time, Sam was asleep in his recliner, Liz was making snacks in the kitchen, Liz's mom was reading stories to my daughters and Liz's two sons upstairs. That left me and Liz's dad watching the game. Her Dad looked at me at said "So, this is your exciting American football." Still makes me smile.
The Baltimore Ravens brother! The underdogs of the NFL! Love what ur doing man, see more, do more...ur crushing it!
Am I the only one that noticed that singer messed up the words of our National Anthem? 4:16
Goondock Saints someone else noticed!
Not saying it happens a lot but I've seen dozens of singers screw that song up. If it's the only song you are going to sing for a gig, you might take a few minutes to practice.
It stuck out like a sore thumb. How do you do that in front of millions of people?
Goondock Saints - Next one to do it should be shot on the spot. How fucking dare you!!!!!
Yeah but, how many Americans do you honestly think know all the lyrics to the anthem?
admittedly, for a game called football, there is surprisingly little contact between players feet and the ball.
newton9837 haha I expected there to be more kicking to be honest
Is that really why it's called football? Never knew
But you run your ass off with feet while carrying a ball, so it still works, now lets talk about Cricket then. LOL
And then you have the rare game like the 2016 NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings, games that are mainly field goals. (Boy, am I glad I did not go to that game. It was subzero (Fahrenheit), until it hit zero (the giddy heights of zero degrees!) during the fourth quarter. And it was outside!)
...and we can't really call it handball can we. That's already taken.
I'd feel the Green Bay Packers would be the team. Northern, small town with lots of history.
Fantastic tour of Manhattan, and New York City! I’m a Midwesterner all my 66 yr, and have never been to New York! Thank Felipe for helping with this blog. The weather looked good for this. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
STEELER NATION IS ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW FANS! Rock on Steelers!
Right on Jake !
Imagine this game being your introduction to football
The Green Bay Packers fan base would be happy to adopt you. I would think however that the Panthers of Charlotte NC would also be an obvious choice because of the areas link to Scottish heritage.
I second the motion to adopt him as a Packer fan.
Don’t send him to NC my god
you should go to a collage football game, any collage they are all great, if you think a pro game had tailgaters then you a whole new experance awaiting you, think of pro tailgating on steroids and power drinks Im a oklahoma sooner fan, but any of the collages will do
I just watched this, two years late and I’m not about to read over 2k comments, but I’ve got to say, I’m not a football fan, but the greatest experience ever is going to the Big House at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor to experience Wolverine football. Especially if you get the pregame experience! This isn’t just tailgating, yes there is that, but if you can get tickets to the university pregame, you get the U of M pep band, the cheerleaders, catering, and then THE. GAME. Nothing beats a college game, sitting above the marching band! NOTHING! That’s passion.
Baseball is really in your face with fireworks as well. It's just who we are as a nation. We LOVE our fireworks and being loud in general. I think you should experience all the different sports we have here in America when you get the chance. Especially our (ice) hockey.
ATLANTA FALCONS!!! I will say, College Football has even more intense supporters in the southeast U.S. You should go watch the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Yaaaasss! We'll take you Shaun!
Geez everyone’s gotta love the #1 in everything
#riseup
Totally agree! If you want an experience got to a Bama game and tailgate there as well!
A College Football game, or in UK vocab UNI, would be a great idea. Pretty much any Division 1 team would be a great time. But any match between rivals would be the best.. (something like Penn state v Ohio state, or Bama v LSU)
Chiefs Kingdom would love to have you as a fan, best time at a game guaranteed.
Frogs Rule!
If you’re ever on the West coast go to a Seattle Seahawks home game. It’s intense!! They’re so loud they actually made the seismograph register a small earthquake.
And if you’re in the Southeast US go to a College football game. Alabama, Auburn, Georgia are all a fun
The comment section is right, u really need to catch a college football game here in the states!!! We're season ticket holders for the University of Alabama & will gladly take u to a Bama game anytime, tailgating included😉 ROLL TIDE ROLL 🐘🏈
Its ok Shaun, I was born and raised in the US and seen a lot of American football and still don't understand it lol
PipsKay the last time I went to a football game was in high school (and that was only because someone in my group of friends was on the team). I'm not sure I remember all the rules. I know the rules for soccer better (but then I actually played soccer on the city kids rec league)
Lori Lum I that might be the same with me, in high school I was forced to to the high school football games only because my sister was a cheerleader...still don't like football much lol
haha same here. I just don't enjoy it. I only attended high school football because I was in the band.. :D
Me too! I was in the Band Front. Didn't know a thing! I had to marry a guy who loves football before I finally figured it out!
PipsKay don’t feel bad the rules are so complicated that even people who are paid to understand it still get things wrong and it gets more complicated every year
The Dallas Cowboys would gladly adopt you into the family!
For the love of God no. Them and New England Patriots are a hell to the no.
You should see a college game at "Death Valley" in Clemson, South Carolina. The entrance of the team is unbelievable.
Damn right!!!
as a sport management major, it’s really cool to see foreign people learn about american sports ( especially my favorite sport)! my nfl team is the tampa bay bucs, and even though they suck we’d gladly adopt you 😂
LMAO even before the game started I could tell by your eyes that the beer got you a little bit blasted just because you could.
You need to make a trip to The Iron Bowl which is the annual game between Auburn University and the University of Alabama. It is an in-state rivalry that gives one team the bragging rights for the whole year. All the pomp and circumstance will rival a pro game but the fans are more passionate about their teams. Look up Stephen Frye's video when he visited a few years ago. We would love to have you visit Alabama! War Eagle! I'm an Auburn fan!
SRAtapping Auburn is Disgusting Roll tide
SRAtapping cheers for the tips I’ll look into that for sure 😊
Yes, the Auburn vs Alabama game! Always the best two teams in college football. Georgia via Auburn or Alabama is alway great too. Love these teams!
SRAtapping+ I second that, I grew up in Alabama and I am a lifelong Auburn fan and alumnus. I live in NYC now and have been to a few Giants games. There is no comparison, NFL is ok, but college football in the South is a religion. The Iron Bowl is like the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, and Christmas rolled into one! And in the South, we start tailgating DAYS before the game, NFL fans only tailgate the day of. War Eagle!
Whitty Huton War Eagle Girl! NYC! You need to come home girl at least for a visit! Lol🤗
Shaun we'll adopt you you can cheer for the kansas city chiefs. GO CHIEFS!!!!!
Yes Shaun please do make a stop in Kansas City Missouri. Besides Chiefs football there is Kansas City style bar-b-que for you to try.
Be a Detroit Lions fan since you saw them play for your first American football game! Plus they have such bad history nobody can complain about you being a bandwagon fan!
Jordan Jakeway I’d like to see them at their home ground... is it a good atmosphere???
Shaun it definitely is. The stadium is a dome so it gets loud and there is a lot to see and do before and after given its location right downtown!
great observation Einstein
Miller Memestar not downtown
Jordan Jakeway sounds good. I’m considering making this like some kinda tour of US football cities 😊🇺🇸
Drinking beer, yelling, and explosions. The most American things ever lol