Man-to-Man with Gloucester RB Jordan Shairs

Let's talk offensive production for a moment.  Because when discussing Gloucester RB/LB Jordan Shairs, that's the first word that comes to mind.  Not only does he hold down the middle of arguably the most dominant defense in the state (9 ppg), but he's also piled up 15 total touchdowns.  What I like most about Jordan's game is how unassuming it is; he just puts his head down and makes plays.  I got a chance to catch up with Jordan last night.

• You have your choice to win a game one of two ways: striping the ball carrier or rushing for a touchdown.  Which do you choose?
• Id rather rush for the TD, but striping the ball carrier seems fun too.  I like to play physical, violent, so stripping the ball would definitely be fun too.
• Your coach comes to you and says he feels someone else can do a better job at your position.  He says you can either switch positions, or compete for your spot.  What would you do?
• If I'm given another spot, I'll take that and keep helping us win.  But if I want the job bad enough, I'll compete.
• Meghan Fox or Kim Kardashian?
• Hahaha, Meghan Fox.
• Why do you think your program has been so successful for so long?
• The coaches on the Pee Wee level teach the same things we do in high school.  That gets you ready and prepared, which helps a lot.  Then when you get to high school, the workouts and how much everyone contributes.  We run the beach at six in the morning, then that same day we'll all go lift.  Then we have a passing league we do every other day, so we're always getting better.
• What teammate or teammates do you admire the most?
• Mark Horgan and Gilbert Brown.  They always practice extremely hard and go full speed all the time.  They never back down.  They're not the biggest kids, but they'll take on a 300-pounder without hesitating.  They don't care. 
• What's one thing people should know about living in Gloucester?
• It's not a very big city, but everyone is tough.  Usually at other schools you have one bigger tough crew then a few tiny crews, but everyone here is tough.  No one is really scared of anything.
• In you opinion, what is the most important thing your team needs to do to continue your success this year?
• Don't be satisfied with the past.  All the coaches preach that all the time.  They'll tell us "Don't be complacent.  Forget what's in the past."  They tell us not to wear our State Champion jackets around or think just because we're Gloucester we'll automatically walk in and win.
• Is there one game left on your schedule that you have circled?
• The two Lynn games.  Those two teams have always been the teams you've got to get by.  Tough, athletic, fast, good football teams.
• When you watch tape of Lynn English, what's the first thing that jumps out at you?
• Speed.  Especially at the skill positions.  Their receivers are tall and have good verticals.  They can make plays.
• One person, dead or alive, you most want to have a conversation with.
• Ray Lewis.  I like the way he plays, and playing linebacker, I like to watch what other guys do.  He is so fast and so good it's amazing.  His intensity, his overall knowledge of the game.  He always knows what he's doing and what everyone else is doing.
• Why should a college recruit you?
• During practice I never slack.  I'm always trying to get reps.  Even when I was a freshman, I'd go head to head with the seniors, just trying to compete, get the starting job. I love to compete, and I'll do what needs to be done.