2022 3* LB Powell Gordon Commits To AU!

[fredst 9,064]

Man, I hope that this thread never dies! And, occasionally has an update about Monsieur Gordon....

[McLoofus 35,182]

8 minutes ago, fredst said:

Man, I hope that this thread never dies! And, occasionally has an update about Monsieur Gordon....

 

Is a Monsieur Gordon anything like a croque monsieur? Man, I'd kill for one of those and some good fries right now. 

Agreed about the thread. Notice it's one of the only ones outside of the All Things Considered forum where people aren't really arguing about anything. Actually, check that, it's the only one where people argue civilly. Which might change if we get anybody telling the Texans their BBQ isn't the best. 

Sincerely,
One of the people who argues in every single one of those other threads

[LKEEL75 2,566]

Made my own burgers last night and tried some suggestions above.  This time I took my normal meat combination and that normally is enough.  However, I did take a little leftover jalapeno popper stuffing and add that to the top of my burger.  WOW!!!  DELICIOUS!!!  What a great idea to add this stuffing to the burgers.

 

Hope this Gordon kid really likes burgers!!

[McLoofus 35,182]

35 minutes ago, LKEEL75 said:

my normal meat combination

Talk.

[LKEEL75 2,566]

25 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

Talk.

I do a good grade hamburger with a couple seasonings and some sauces.  To me the key is Dale's sauce & bacon bits mixed together.  Bacon bits give the fat needed to counter the higher grade burger.  

Have to be careful with Dales because it will absolutely over salt it if you aren't careful

[steeleagle 2,945]

1 hour ago, LKEEL75 said:

I do a good grade hamburger with a couple seasonings and some sauces.  To me the key is Dale's sauce & bacon bits mixed together.  Bacon bits give the fat needed to counter the higher grade burger.  

Have to be careful with Dales because it will absolutely over salt it if you aren't careful

Yesss. I used to use Dale all the time for my burgers, and if too much, yes that sodium really kicked in.

I now use a steak black seasoning blend, dry, that I sprinkle on hamburgers that really seal in juices and gives it a very good flavor.

Who ever thought a 3* player would get so many pages.

 

[McLoofus 35,182]

1 hour ago, steeleagle said:

Yesss. I used to use Dale all the time for my burgers, and if too much, yes that sodium really kicked in.

I now use a steak black seasoning blend, dry, that I sprinkle on hamburgers that really seal in juices and gives it a very good flavor.

Who ever thought a 3* player would get so many pages.

 

Recruiting services are just now finding out about the Baconess. That 4th star is coming, bet.

[fredst 9,064]

I’m not a huge fan of wild venison honestly but mixing 1/4-1/3 ground venison with 3/4-2/3 ground chuck (for that fat content) really makes for a flavorful burger. Usually some Worcestershire, garlic powder, sriracha thrown in there. This is the combo that Powell digs when I make his burgers....

[toddc 13,194]

7 hours ago, LKEEL75 said:

I do a good grade hamburger with a couple seasonings and some sauces.  To me the key is Dale's sauce & bacon bits mixed together.  Bacon bits give the fat needed to counter the higher grade burger.  

Have to be careful with Dales because it will absolutely over salt it if you aren't careful

Low sodium Dales is perfect 🤩 

[Tigerpro2a 5,650]

It is almost time to rename this thread lol. Burgers and Thangz.

[toddc 13,194]

5 minutes ago, Tigerpro2a said:

It is almost time to rename this thread lol. Burgers and Thangz.

No way! This is our secret stash of cooking tips and sauces. If you name it we lose our cover.

[Randman5000 4,226]

That's pretty great he can show up and get to work on drills at the camp. Not many players would want to do that. Can he just unofficial at these camps all summer?😉

[W.E.D 11,070]

13 hours ago, Randman5000 said:

That's pretty great he can show up and get to work on drills at the camp. Not many players would want to do that. Can he just unofficial at these camps all summer?😉

Seems like almost all players attend camps and workout. 

[Mikey 16,575]

On 6/16/2021 at 8:24 PM, Randman5000 said:

That's pretty great he can show up and get to work on drills at the camp. Not many players would want to do that. Can he just unofficial at these camps all summer?😉

It's not considered a "visit" of any kind for recruiting purposes. The campers  pay a minimal fee (I heard $30) to participate.

[Paladin 3,305]

Linebacker commit ready to make instant impact

Brian Stultz • AuburnSports

Staff

AUBURN | Jordan-Hare Stadium might be a lot bigger than Duck Samford. The competition he’s about to face for playing time will obviously be a lot tougher. Don’t expect Powell Gordon to back down.

“He's an instant impact guy,” Gordon’s high school coach Keith Etheredge said.

While Etheredge has been at Auburn High for just three months and yet to coach Gordon in a game, he’s already seen the impact that the three-star linebacker and Auburn commit has on the Tigers’ team. His teammates respect him and look to him as a leader, a role that he will hold as a senior going into the 2021 season for the Tigers.

“He’s the full package,” Etheredge said. “Great in the weight room, great in the locker room. Great leader, his motor runs all the time. He is one heck of a football player.”

Those flashes of athleticism can come off the football field as well. The coach described seeing Gordon watching him in the gym the other day and pulling off what most of us can only dream of accomplishing.

“I was watching the other day and they were out there playing basketball, the ball came off the rim and he jumped up, dunks it with two hands and his elbows are over the rim.”

Even at 6-foot-3, that amount of ability is impressive, but according to Etheredge, you’d never know that Gordon had this insane athleticism or even an offer to his dream school. That is, until you see him in the pads on the football field.

“One of those kids who is so humble that you almost don't recognize him until he gets out there and starts playing. And then you're like, ‘Oh my gosh.’”

His teammates have definitely witnessed that during spring practice and 7-on-7 drills as Etheredge and his assistants try to fool Gordon with different plays. How has that worked out for the offense? Not so good.

“We try to run screens and stuff, he just sniffs it out and he's just a heck of a football player,” Etheredge said.

Where Gordon plays at the collegiate level might still be up in the air. A bit undersized at 215 pounds, putting on weight will be crucial for him to stay at his natural position at linebacker. His new coach is not worried about that as he’s confident his player will work his way into playing time no matter what it takes.

“He may end up standing up more at the next level,” Etheredge said. “He understands that. He's a very smart kid. He's one of those kids, he wants to lead. He wants to be that guy that everybody else turns to. And he knows, I think, he understands what it's going to take at the next level.”

Growing up in the shadows of Jordan-Hare and then going to play on that same field can be daunting for some. Not for Gordon who took almost no time to commit to the Tigers after receiving an offer in February. Putting on the navy home jersey will mean a little bit more to him than most.

“He told me when he got that offer from Auburn, he had no hesitation. That's where he wants to be. And that's the thing. When you get kids like that who have had it in them their whole life, that's where they want to be, and it means something to them.”

It’s approximately three miles from Duck Samford to Jordan-Hare. The crowds will be larger and louder. The stakes, as a player in the SEC, will be higher. Don’t be surprised when Gordon makes that transition with ease.

“He's going to be a kid that I guarantee you, steps in there and pushes for playing time,” Etheredge said. “From the time he steps in the door, just because of the way he works and his athletic ability. You can line him up on the edge and come off the edge. He can... He's big enough, kind of, to take on blocks, but he can run well enough to run with people back from the backfield. And he's very physical. So even if a guy is faster than him, when he gets his hands on him, he eliminates that speed. He'll do great at Auburn.”

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[McLoofus 35,182]

3 hours ago, Paladin said:

 

Classy comments. Even better that they're about our guy.

[fredst 9,064]

24 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

Classy comments. Even better that they're about our guy.

They should sit down for a burger together 

[W.E.D 11,070]

I was pretty yard in him when he committed. He played well last night. He looks undersized as a true edge player and is a guy who probably needs 2-3 years to develop his body.  Seems pretty quick and fluid and should be a good LB for us

[steeleagle 2,945]

12 minutes ago, W.E.D said:

I was pretty yard in him when he committed. He played well last night. He looks undersized as a true edge player and is a guy who probably needs 2-3 years to develop his body.  Seems pretty quick and fluid and should be a good LB for us

I can see him adding 10-20 pounds and playing inside LB, and turning out similar to Kuechley was for Carolina...

Otherway, he has the motor and head hunting personality that goes a long way to being a major contributor. 

He's got good height and that helps a lot for building strength. 6/3"...

[DAG 33,973]

Our next J.Hunter type impact player.