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New England Patriots Links 10/24/09 - London Edition
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Ian Rapoport notes that yes, it's a business trip for the Pats - but it's the most unique road trip they've ever been on.
Shalise Manza Young says the Patriots find that the London venue is anything but ordinary.
Chris Gasper reports on the Patriots beginning to acclimate to London.
Dan Shaughnessy thinks playing NFL games in London is a bad idea.
Karen Guregian reports that Tom Brady is more ...
Conventional Wisdom Scoffs at NFL in London. Why?
The Big Lead —
Americans understand the English. Bob Glauber rode the tube two years ago. Dan Shaughnessy can unleash an arsenal of ethnic stereotypes. Greg Walsh knows his “tea and crumpets.” With our perfect knowledge, we know an NFL franchise will never work in London. We just know. It’s obvious. Why bother to analyze it?
There’s a common element to this type of ungrounded, conventional wisdom. It’s stupid.
Americans are often ignorant ...
