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| 1997 Scottish Claymores season | |
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| General manager | Mike Keller |
| Head coach | Jim Criner |
| Home field | Murrayfield Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 5–5 |
| Division place | 3rd |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1997 Scottish Claymores season was the third season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Jim Criner in his third year, and played its home games at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. They finished the regular season in third place with a record of five wins and five losses.
General manager Mike Keller resigned at the end of the season, wanting to pursue opportunities in the United States. [1]
| Draft order | Player name | Position | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Choice | |||
| 1 | 6 | Troy Bailey | DE | Oregon |
| 2 | 12 | Keith Powe | DE | UTEP |
| 3 | 13 | Jaime Fields | LB | Washington |
| 4 | 24 | Ervin Collier | NT | Florida A&M |
| 5 | 25 | Ron Childs | LB | Washington State |
| 6 | 36 | Rickey Brady | TE | Oklahoma |
| 7 | 37 | Sean Holcomb | DE | Texas A&M–Kingsville |
| 8 | 48 | Ahmani Johnson | LB | Oregon State |
| 9 | 49 | Kevin Scott | CB | Stanford |
| 10 | 60 | Jeff Cummins | DE | Oregon |
| 11 | 61 | Ron Moran | LB | Southern Illinois |
| 12 | 72 | Cedric Saunders | TE | Ohio State |
| 13 | 73 | Robert Bass | LB | Miami (Fla.) |
| 14 | 84 | Burnell Roques | WR | Claremont |
| 15 | 85 | Doug Terry | S | Kansas |
| 16 | 96 | Larry Williams | DT | Mississippi State |
| 17 | 97 | Demetrice Martin | CB | Michigan State |
| 18 | 108 | Mu Tagoai | C | Arizona |
| 19 | 109 | Steve Papin | RB | Penn State |
| 20 | 120 | Chris Dausin | C | Texas A&M |
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| Week | Date | Kickoff [n 1] | Opponent | Results | Game site | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | Team record | ||||||
| 1 | Saturday, 12 April | 7:00 p.m. | at Amsterdam Admirals | W 16–3 | 1–0 | Amsterdam ArenA | 16,185 |
| 2 | Sunday, 20 April | 3:00 p.m. | Barcelona Dragons | L 7–20 | 1–1 | Murrayfield Stadium | 14,877 |
| 3 | Sunday, 27 April | 3:00 p.m. | Rhein Fire | L 10–23 | 1–2 | Murrayfield Stadium | 11,166 |
| 4 | Saturday, 3 May | 7:00 p.m. | at Frankfurt Galaxy | W 9–3 | 2–2 | Waldstadion | 32,690 |
| 5 | Sunday, 11 May | 3:00 p.m. | at London Monarchs | L 8–16 | 2–3 | Stamford Bridge | 11,210 |
| 6 | Sunday, 18 May | 3:00 p.m. | Amsterdam Admirals | W 10–6 | 3–3 | Murrayfield Stadium | 9,021 |
| 7 | Sunday, 25 May | 3:00 p.m. | at Rhein Fire | W 23–20 | 4–3 | Rheinstadion | 20,498 |
| 8 | Sunday, 1 June | 3:00 p.m. | Frankfurt Galaxy | W 24–7 | 5–3 | Murrayfield Stadium | 11,618 |
| 9 | Sunday, 8 June | 3:00 p.m. | London Monarchs | L 9–10 | 5–4 | Murrayfield Stadium | 16,115 |
| 10 | Saturday, 14 June | 7:30 p.m. | at Barcelona Dragons | L 18–46 | 5–5 | Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc | 10,523 |
| World League of American Football | |||||||||
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| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | Home | Road | STK |
| Rhein Fire | 7 | 3 | 0 | .700 | 206 | 146 | 3–2 | 4–1 | W3 |
| Barcelona Dragons | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 236 | 209 | 2–3 | 3–2 | W1 |
| Scottish Claymores | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 134 | 154 | 2–3 | 3–2 | L2 |
| Amsterdam Admirals | 5 | 5 | 0 | .500 | 156 | 160 | 4–1 | 1–4 | W1 |
| Frankfurt Galaxy | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | 147 | 142 | 3–2 | 1–4 | L1 |
| London Monarchs | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | 116 | 184 | 2–3 | 2–3 | L1 |
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 16 |
| Amsterdam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
at Amsterdam ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhein | 13 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
| Scotland | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| Frankfurt | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
at Waldstadion, Frankfurt, Germany
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Scotland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 23 |
| Rhein | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
at Rheinstadion, Düsseldorf, Germany
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Scotland | 0 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 24 |
at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
After the completion of the regular season, the All-World League team was selected by members of the media. [7] Overall, Scotland had five players selected. [7] The selections were:
Additionally, Simmons was selected defensive MVP by the six World League head coaches. [8]
The 1995 Rhein Fire season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Galen Hall, and played its home games at Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany. They finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
The 1996 Rhein Fire season was the second season for the Rhein Fire in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Galen Hall in his second year, and played its home games at Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany. They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of three wins and seven losses.
The 1997 Rhein Fire season was the third season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Galen Hall in his third year, and played its home games at Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of seven wins and three losses, marking the first winning season in franchise history. In World Bowl '97, Rhein lost to the Barcelona Dragons 38–24. Quarterback T. J. Rubley earned all-World League honors and was named the league's offensive most valuable player.
The 2004 Berlin Thunder season was the sixth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Rick Lantz in his first year, and played its home games at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of nine wins and one loss. In World Bowl XII, Berlin defeated the Frankfurt Galaxy 30–24. The victory marked the franchise's third World Bowl championship.
The 1998 Rhein Fire season was the fourth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Galen Hall in his fourth year, and played its home games at Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of seven wins and three losses. Rhein won the first championship in team history by defeating the Frankfurt Galaxy 34–10 in World Bowl '98.
The 1997 Frankfurt Galaxy season was the fifth season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Ernie Stautner in his third year, and played its home games at Waldstadion in Frankfurt, Germany. They finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
The 1997 London Monarchs season was the fifth season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Lionel Taylor in his second year, and played its home games at Stamford Bridge in London, England. They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
The 1995 Frankfurt Galaxy season was the third season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Ernie Stautner in his first year, and played its home games at Waldstadion in Frankfurt, Germany. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of six wins and four losses. In World Bowl '95, Frankfurt defeated the Amsterdam Admirals 26–22. The victory marked the franchise's first World Bowl championship.
The 1996 Frankfurt Galaxy season was the fourth season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Ernie Stautner in his second year, and played its home games at Waldstadion in Frankfurt, Germany. They finished the regular season in second place with a record of six wins and four losses. In World Bowl '96, Frankfurt lost to the Scottish Claymores 32–27.
The 1996 London Monarchs season was the fourth season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Bobby Hammond in his second year and interim head coach Lionel Taylor. The Monarchs played their home games at Wembley Stadium, White Hart Lane and Stamford Bridge in London, England. They finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
The 1995 London Monarchs season was the third season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Bobby Hammond in his first year, and played its home games at White Hart Lane in London, England. They finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
The 1995 Amsterdam Admirals season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Al Luginbill, and played its home games at Olympisch Stadion and De Meer Stadion in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of nine wins and one loss. In World Bowl '95, Amsterdam lost to the Frankfurt Galaxy 26–22.
The 1996 Amsterdam Admirals season was the second season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Al Luginbill in his second year, and played its home games at Olympisch Stadion in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They finished the regular season in third place with a record of five wins and five losses.
The 1997 Amsterdam Admirals season was the third season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Al Luginbill in his third year, and played its home games at Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of five wins and five losses.
The 2004 Amsterdam Admirals season was the tenth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Bart Andrus in his fourth year, and played its home games at Amsterdam ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They finished the regular season in third place with a record of five wins and five losses.
The 1996 Barcelona Dragons season was the fourth season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell in his fourth year, and played its home games at Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. They finished the regular season in fourth place with a record of five wins and five losses.
The 1996 Scottish Claymores season was the second season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach Jim Criner in his second year, and played its home games at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. They finished the regular season in first place with a record of seven wins and three losses. In World Bowl '96, Scotland defeated the Frankfurt Galaxy 32–27. The victory marked the franchise's first World Bowl championship, in its second active season.
The 2004 Scottish Claymores season was the tenth and final season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell in his first year, and played its home games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of two wins and eight losses.
The 1999 Scottish Claymores season was the fifth season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Jim Criner in his fifth year, and played its home games at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh (three) and Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland (two). They finished the regular season in fifth place with a record of four wins and six losses.
The 1998 Scottish Claymores season was the fourth year of competition for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Jim Criner in his fourth year, and played its home games at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh (four) and Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland (one). They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of two wins and eight losses.
