The NFL regular season is nearly upon us and football-mad America is primed for another season of its favorite sport. But have you ever wondered which country outside the US is second-best at American football? It’s not Canada or the UK. Senior producer Harry Swartout has the surprising answer – which traces all the way back to a big international game in the 70s and includes no small amount of booze-fueled hijinks.

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The NFL regular season is nearly upon us and football-mad America is primed for another season of its favorite sport. But have you ever wondered which country outside the US is second-best at American football? It’s not Canada or the UK. Senior producer <a href="https://twitter.com/HarrySwartout">Harry Swartout</a> has the surprising answer – which traces all the way back to a big international game in the 70s and includes no small amount of booze-fueled hijinks.
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Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. Hosted by John Gonzalez, SI Weekly is the place to find sports stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. Hosted by John Gonzalez, SI Weekly is the place to find sports stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

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