The following article was posted on the SWARCO Raiders website as we left Austria... very kind word from our team - DANKE!!! Jason and Christie
Auf Wiedersehen Jason & Christie Johnson!
 | On Wedesday afternoon the charismatic Quarterback Jason Johnson and his charming wife Christie took off from Munich and headed towards Edmonton. After a short stop in between he will continue on to his home in hometown in Seattle. Jason Johnson was the most successful QB in SWARCO Raiders history, his numbers are nearly unreal: in 12 AFL and Eurobowl games he threw for 2,554 yards and had a completion percentage of 72%, he threw 34 TD's and only 4 interceptions. |
More than just a Quarterback
Jason was more than an efficient and successful playmaker on the Tyrolean football field. As a photographer he can hang the word 'pro' next to his resume, his reworked pictures are nearly works of art or worthy of a postcard. With his interactive blog 'Really Playing for Pizza' he chatted with his world wide football-community and informed them about his slight addiction to travelling (21 countries in 3 months, Jacob's way, etc.)
His enduring work with the team outside of the football field should be seen: he engages himself as a youth coach and leads the 'Quarterback-School.' He also worked in the morning with Sport-BORG youth QB Phillip Brugger.
The adorable and very active wife, Christie
The advantage was that Jason came with a double pack through his absolutely charming and engaging wife Christie. The SWARCO Raiders recognized immediately how much they appreciated her work: together they were instrumental in the implementation of a completely unique European online show 'Beyond the Field.' Christie Johnson carried a very special tune with her appearances on the show. Additionally, as a former cheerleading coach, she was able to on the Cheerleader-Orginization improve in many different ways.
Jason Johnson is thankful
'I am incredibly thankful to the SWARCO Raiders for giving me the opportunity to play with one of the best football programs in Europe. It was a pretty unbelievable experience to play in Innsbruck this year, there's so many great fans and the Raiders mean so much to them. The fans were supportive both on game day but also away form the field.' Says Jason Johnson to the season this year.
Future still unclear
His future still hasn't been decided, 'Christie and I have been talking a lot and trying to decide on our future. We would love to come back to Innsbruck if we decide that this is the best situation for us. We will come to this decision roughly in the coming month.'
Headcoach Santos Carillo full of praise
'Jason isn't just an exceptional football player, he is a personality and a big win for our organisation. We would of course love to have him back as a player and coach in our team. He and his wife Christie are really something special, but I understand their situation and their family. They know that they will always have a home in Innsbruck.'
Dear Jason and Christie!
We are unendingly thankful that you were here with us this year and we look forward to a 'Wieder-sehen!' (Seeing you again!)
Have a good trip,
Your SWARCO Raiders
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