With the Emirates American Football League rapidly growing in popularity throughout the region, Sport360° decided that it was time to learn a bit more about the players taking the gridiron by storm.
This week we spoke to Dubai Stallions defensive end Andre Sommersell about his thoughts on the sport.
Andre Sommersell
Height: 6ft2ins
Weight: 220lbs
Age: 33
Position: Defensive end, linebacker and coach
Born: Berbice, Guyana
Years with the club: Two
Honours with club: Regular season winners (2013/14)
Favourite childhood memory of football: Terrell Owens celebrating by standing on the Dallas star.
Favourite player growing up: Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys
Team you support and why: Dallas. I grew up enjoying watching them, I fell on the bandwagon in the early 90s.
Best player at the moment: Peyton Manning
A rule you would change: Advancing the kick-off.
Other sports you have played and to what standard: Basketball in high school, volleyball at varsity level and track and field in college and high school.
Greatest achievement in any sport: Five championships in college at Colorado State.
If you could be a pro in any sport and why: Football. I grew up with the sport.
Favourite meal: Spaghetti
Favourite place in the UAE: One place I enjoy is Girders, it’s a sports bar in Dubai and it’s where I have spent some time with some good friends.