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Player Interview The First of our 2014 Player Interviews is with the Surge Linebacker Jason Pearce Name : Jason Pearce Position on the field : Linebacker How many years playing American Football : This is my second season What got you into playing the game : I was going to start playing rugby and when I was talking to a friend about my closest team to where I live he said he didn't know any but read in the paper that the surge were looking for players How did you hear about the Surge : A friend spotted the add in the local paper Best game you have played in for the Surge : Manchester Titans away (second half) Worst game you have played in for the Surge : Crewe Railroaders at home Think back to the first time you turned up for training what advice would you now give yourself : Try harder to get fitter, learn as much about the game as you can What do you feel is your best strength out on the field : That I don't quit on my team I put in 100% Who is your NFL team : Seahawks Who is your College Team : Virginia Tech If you are not playing American football what else do you do : Playing English football What advice would you give a Rookie joining the Surge : Don't give up until you give it a chance, get involved with your team mates.. Listen to the veterans and the coaches