BajaNomad

American Football -- Baja Style

DENNIS - 4-20-2011 at 08:47 AM

Ohhh yeah....we have the Aguilas Marinas [Sea Hawks, I guess] here in Ensenada. Fun to watch. Lots of razzle-dazzle plays, triple reverses etc., and blood. They really play hard....on cement-like dirt as well.


oooops....just saw your mention of the Eagles. I think we're talking about the same team.


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[Edited on 4-20-2011 by DENNIS]

lizard lips - 4-21-2011 at 06:25 AM

My son played here in Ensenada for three years not for the Aguilas but for his high school team and he, and I, had a great time. Because of the dirt field he always came home with skinned up elbows and knees. Never saw a fight between teams and also the parents were respectful to the ref's. He starts medical school in August and I hope they have a team he can join.

Marc - 4-21-2011 at 06:40 AM

Refreshing to see this. How about elbow pads??:yes::yes:

DENNIS - 4-21-2011 at 06:57 AM

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Originally posted by Marc
Refreshing to see this. How about elbow pads??:yes::yes:



Nah....a little bit of blood is like a merit badge. :yes:

Bob H - 4-21-2011 at 07:01 AM

Interesting stuff! I did not know that American Football was played down there. GREAT! Would love to attend a game. How does one get the schedule?

DENNIS - 4-21-2011 at 07:25 AM

No idea, Bob. Being out here in PB, I lose track of everything. Maybe bajaeng can help you out with info on Rosarito.

Stupid me!

mcfez - 4-22-2011 at 09:24 AM

I hadn't a clue that football was a played sport in Mexico! This is the first time I ever seen pictures of the game being played. Thought Soccer was the big game.

So...just how popular is Football in Baja?