Members of Edinburgh Napier's American Football team are getting ready to play against their predecessors in the Edinburgh Napier Knights’ Students vs Old Boys match on 1 April 2023!

Take time to get to know some of the players who will represent the 'Old Boys'!

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Jamie ClarkJamie Welsh

MSc Biotechnology for Environmental Sustainability

Class of 2015

Position: Running Back

 

How many times have you played in the 'Old Boys' team?

3 times, I think!

What is your most memorable moment playing American Football at Edinburgh Napier?

There are too many to count but being selected for the GB Lions and winning our game against Sweden was up there. I don't play anymore, but I sure love to watch it still.

What have you been up to since graduating?

It's been a crazy few years but, I am currently working as an environmental consultant. 

Who will win the match? The students or the Old Boys? 

We may be old but the boys can still pack a punch!

 

 

 

Jamie ClarkDaniel Hermanns

Semester abroad: International Business

Class of 2011

Position: Offensive Line

 

How many times have you played in the 'Old Boys' team?

5 times!

What is your most memorable moment playing American Football at Edinburgh Napier?

The Varsity Game of 2012. Although we lost to the Predators it was a great experience to play on a "bigger" stage with the team. Another great experience was the game against the Glasgow Tigers in 2012 where I was awarded MVP of the game. 

What have you been up to since graduating?

I moved back to Germany, finished my studies in 2013. From 2012 until 2017 I played as O-Lineman with the Freiburg Sacristans (#55 on the picture) here in Germany. Right now, I work as a Marketing Manager in a company for fire protection systems. I visit Scotland a lot since it became my second home - visiting the team from time to time as well. 

Who will win the match? The students or the Old Boys? 

Old Boys of course.

 

Jamie ClarkCalum Buchan

BA Law

Class of 2007

Position: Head Ball Coach

 

How many times have you played in the 'Old Boys' team?

1!

What is your most memorable moment playing American Football at Edinburgh Napier?

Playing QB against Durham and inventing the centre screen on the fly. 

What have you been up to since graduating?

OC at Heriot Watt, wide receivers coach at the Edinburgh wolves. Working for a tech company in Edinburgh. 

Who will win the match? The students or the Old Boys? 

Old Boys!

 

Jamie ClarkFelix Tristan Leo

Semester abroad: International Marketing

Class of 2017

Position: Offensive Tackle

 

How many times have you played in the 'Old Boys' team?

3 times!

What is your most memorable moment playing American Football at Edinburgh Napier?

Playing an undefeated season and reaching the semifinal. 

What have you been up to since graduating?

Doing a Masters, creating my own American Sports Brand and playing GFL2 Football in Germany 

Who will win the match? The students or the Old Boys? 

Old Boys!

 

Jamie ClarkJamie Clark

BSc(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

Class of 2019

Position: Defensive Back

 

How many times have you played in the 'Old Boys' team?

0

What is your most memorable moment playing American Football at Edinburgh Napier? Do you still play?

The Varsity games at Meggetland or playing in the University All Star game, I no longer play American Football. 

What have you been up to since graduating?

I lived in Australia for 3 years and have just moved back to Scotland where I work as a football analyst for Starlizard consultancy - one of the biggest betting analytics companies. 

Who will win the match? The students or the Old Boys? 

Old Boys!

 

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Jamie Clark

BSc(Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Class of 2016

Position: Cornerback

 

How many times have you played in the 'Old Boys' team?

3!

What is your most memorable moment playing American Football at Edinburgh Napier?

Varsity game against Edinburgh Predators. 

What have you been up to since graduating?

Working as a manufacturing engineer in Glasgow. 

Who will win the match? The students or the Old Boys? 

Old Boys!

 

Jamie ClarkRogerio Carimo

BEng(Hons) Electrical and electronic engineering

Class of 2022

Position: Left or right guard / Defensive Tackle

 

How many times have you played in the 'Old Boys' team?

This is my first time playing in the Old Boys team!

What is your most memorable moment playing American Football at Edinburgh Napier?

Learning from the coaches and putting people on the floor 

What have you been up to since graduating?

Working and trying to find a graduate job 

Who will win the match? The students or the Old Boys? 

Old Boys

 

Jamie ClarkRuben Lancaster

BA(Hons) Business Studies

Class of 2019

Position: Safety

 

How many times have you played in the 'Old Boys' team?

2!

What is your most memorable moment playing American Football at Edinburgh Napier?

Travelling to Loughborough in the playoffs and coming up against some of the best players in the country including one player who currently plays in the NFL (Adedayo Odeleye). The fake punt moment still makes me laugh to this day. 

What have you been up to since graduating?

Worked in London for a consultancy firm for 3 years, now working for Deloitte in Edinburgh. 

Who will win the match? The students or the Old Boys? 

Old Boys, 100%!

 

Jamie ClarkSaikou Jammeh 

BSc(Hons) Biomedical Sciences

Class of 2014

Position: Defensive Tackle

 

How many times have you played in the 'Old Boys' team?

This is my first time playing in the Old Boys team!

What is your most memorable moment playing American Football at Edinburgh Napier?

Winning Rookie Of The Year 2012/2013 was amazing, and Varsity of course! 

What have you been up to since graduating?

I've been progressing my career as a scientist and I've been promoted to a supervisor position at the company I work at.

Who will win the match? The students or the Old Boys? 

Old Boys, obviously!