Great news: From our meetups, we have assembled a team--the first adult American football team in Shanghai.

We are called the Shanghai Nighthawks and will be playing the Beijing Guardians in the China NFL Experience on Sunday, November 27th held in, coincidentally, Shanghai.

Thanks for all of you who have participated the past half year, plus. This simple thread has proven invaluable and our weekly meetups have transformed into something special.

If you are still interested in joining us every week, please let us know by leaving your email. The reason we have you leave your email is so that this thread stays on the top of the message boards.

Thanks ShanghaiExpat.

Ya man, I'd be interested in playing too:

k-jin@alumni.northwestern.edu

i would like to come out and play because i love FOOTBALL!!!! leodeng27@gmail.com add me to the mailing list. thanks

I don't have much playing experience but I love Football, would love to join you guys if still recruiting~
please add me chiuto@gmail.com
Cheers!

would love to play, please add me to the mailing list.

jimmy.sess@gmail.com

associ8 wrote:Great news: From our meetups, we have assembled a team--the first adult American football team in Shanghai.

I wouldn't say you were the first adult team, knowing that I played some American football here back in 2008 and they were quite organized and competing with different Universities. That organization was affiliated with the NFL.

Don't worry I will let that slide as you are a Trojan, we Bruins know better

ecoman wrote:

associ8 wrote:Great news: From our meetups, we have assembled a team--the first adult American football team in Shanghai.

I wouldn't say you were the first adult team, knowing that I played some American football here back in 2008 and they were quite organized and competing with different Universities. That organization was affiliated with the NFL.

Don't worry I will let that slide as you are a Trojan, we Bruins know better

The university league you participated in plays flag football. We play tackle football.

Interestingly, our organization is working with the NFL and we are hosting Shanghai's first adult American football game during the NFL Experience at the Shanghai Stadium grounds on November 27th. We will play the Beijing Guardians (the first team from their respective city).

You should come check us out! This might be the first time a Bruin witnesses genuine American football.

Thanks for those who came out to watch our first scrimmage on Sunday--such a good time.

We need to bring the videocamera again, there were a few nice plays to make a highlight video

Agree. We'll invest in an HD camera sooner than later.

Are you guys geared up? Or is it more like rugby

ecoman wrote:Are you guys geared up? Or is it more like rugby

After multiple trips, to and from America, we've found a way to gear up. 25 players will be in full pads against another 25-player roster. 50 players in pads hitting each other on the 27th--come check it out!

Less than 1 week!

Check that--55 players in full equipment will be suited up and ready to go.

Sounds fun, let me know the next time you guys play.
Wei@thatsnice.com

Ok It's gameday... I want to check how things go at the NFL Experience event and the Game (17:00-19:00)

News on the event and our game against the Beijing Team:

http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2011/11/28/nfl-tries-to-tackle-china-market-again/

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Game highlights of the game: Shanghai Nighthawks 35, Beijing Guardians 7

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzI5NzczMjQ4.html

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What an amazing event--thanks for everyone who made it happen.

bump

I would love to play some football!

watts wrote:This Alabama boy will be moving to Shanghai in a few weeks, I would love to play some football!

richardwatts@gmx.com

You got it buddy!

Alabama vs. USC in Miami for the 2012 BCS National Championship sounds great!

associ8 wrote:

watts wrote:This Alabama boy will be moving to Shanghai in a few weeks, I would love to play some football!

You got it buddy!

Alabama vs. USC in Miami for the 2012 BCS National Championship sounds great!

Ha! That would be great. My favorite match ups are SEC vs PAC-12, especially in bowl games.

Ok, Tomorrow it's going to be a sunny day, perfect for try outs!
If you are new in this sport, or you want to practice and get to know the community just drop by.

I'd like to be on the mailing list. My email is mickeyd064@gmail.com Are there still small pick up games without pads?

Last week we played a small pick up game, 8 on 8 at the same time everyone else was playing with pads (11-11). It usually depends on how many "non pads" players we have and who feels like playing, anyway everyone have a good time doing the drills haha.

I'm planning a trip to China in the next few weeks and am a die hard football player I have my own pads and equipment, and would love the opportunity to help further the expansion of the sport there my email is mrnflbound2012@gmail.com

Any fellow Brits playing Football?

I am a complete novice and except from watching plenty on tv i have not actually played before.


please add me to the mailing list so i can come down and see what all the noise is about!

brandnewrock1986@gmail.com

Hi Brad,

Please check your email. Welcome aboard!

Erwin

Hey guys,can you please message me wi more info on the football league and any pickup games you organize. I would love to start playing again.

Thanks!

Hey guys,

Just arrived in Shanghai from England, im 22 and working here as a Sport Coach.

Anyway i played for a year before tearing my ACL in a game so i spent the last 3 years doing my coaching certificates and was DB/RB and Ass Head Coach of a English University team

Would love to get involved over here

drop me a email please, bf48pn@student.sunderland.ac.uk

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Xu Xin (Born on 1982/Played for the NFLE 2005-2006， NFL combine , NCAA.