Edinburgh Predators

The Edinburgh Predators are an American football team that will play in the BUAFL Conference 1 (comprising teams from North East England and Scotland) from the 09/10 season. The Predators feature players from the University of Edinburgh. Previously, students of University of Edinburgh played for Napier University's Napier Mavericks. This was changed in the 2008/09 season, however, as the Predators were set up by President Sam Chivers and his committee in view of the BUAFL's decision to move to "single institution" rules.
Team Records by Season
Competitive 4-0-0
Non competitive 1-0-0
Confirmation of Full Member Status with the BUAFL
The Predators successfully completed their Associate Game against the UWS Pyros following the conclusion of the 08/09 BUAFL season. They won the game 12-8.
The Predators scored with a long pass from Quarterback Ben Edelshain to Wide Receiver David Orr and an interception returned for a Touchdown by Linebacker Garry Beardsworth, both in the first quarter. (2 points attempts No Good)
The Pyros scored on a pass from Quarterback Ben Alkureishi to Wide Receiver Tal Peer in the third quarter. (2 point attempt was Good)
First Member Season
The first match of the new season pitched the Predators against the Northumbria Mustangs. The game was a tight fought encounter, with the predators eventually running out 2-0 winners, through a safety when defensive guard Paul Chiampa tackled the Northumbria quaterback in his own endzone.
The second match saw the first rivalry game of the season as the Predators took on the Napier Mavericks. The game finished 20-8 to the Predators who, having scored their first touchdown of the season, promptly conceded their first points of the season to a pass interception run in for a touchdown. Despite being down 8-6, the Predators rallied and scored 2 further touchdowns, with one of the two point conversions being converted.
The third game saw the Predators travel to Sunderland to play the Sunderland Spartans. The game was, however, not played as Sunderland were unable to provide an ambulance for the game. The result of the game is currently pending.
The fourth game of the season pitted the unbeaten Predators against the winless Stirling Clansmen. The game was won 12-0 by the Predators and featured a commanding performance by quarterback Ben Edelshain. Edelshain threw the first touchdown pass, which was taken by wide receiver Dan Cameron. This was followed by a pass to wide receiver Thomas Burgess who ran 56 yards for the second touchdown of the game. Neither the point after, or the two point attempt were good.

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