Eric Gordon

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#76
Eric Gordon doesn’t know what to think of the Tennessee football program.
The 5-foot-11, 189-pound cornerback from Hillsboro High School in Nashville said Monday he was surprised to hear that Phillip Fulmer will step down as UT’s head coach following this season.
The uncertainty surrounding UT’s head coaching position certainly won’t help the Vols’ chances of landing Gordon, the News Sentinel’s sixth-best prospect in the state.
“It kind of just dropped them,” he said. “Their recruiting is going to change. I couldn’t tell you right now.”
Gordon, who visited UT unofficially on Sept. 20, couldn’t seem to believe that Fulmer will be leaving the Vols after the season.
“People said he was going to get fired but I really didn’t know since he’s been there so long,” Gordon said. “It’s just a big shock.”
Gordon said he’s unsure about the current makeup of his list of schools.
One school that’s certain to receive consideration is Alabama.
Gordon, who visited the Tide unofficially on Sept. 6, gave credit to coach Nick Saban for Alabama’s resurgence.
“He speaks for himself,” Gordon said of Saban. “All the credit he’s getting, I think he deserves all of it.”
Gordon couldn’t speak to the other schools he’s considering. He said a few schools, such as Texas Tech, have recently run out of scholarships to offer at defensive back.
“A lot of schools are filling up,” he said. “That doesn’t take effect to me. I still feel like I can play anywhere.”
Along with UT and Alabama, Gordon has also expressed interest in Oklahoma and Miami.
As for his full list of schools, only the status of two stood out.
“Alabama’s real high on my list,” Gordon said. “Tennessee was pretty high until Phil Fulmer got fired.”
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#79
So it appears that Gordon didn't drop us and that he has narrowed his decision to Bama and UT. By waiting til signing day, it appears he is interested in the new coach will be. Still, competing against Saban will be tough. Him and Myles are our only 2 big corners left on the board.

Two programs rising to the top for Eric Gordon
Cornerback Eric Gordon has Tennessee and Alabama battling for his signature, ESPN affiliate Web site CrimsonConfidential.com reports.

Miami's distance is hurting its chances and lack of early playing time opportunity at Oklahoma and Texas Tech have caused Gordon to cool on the Sooners and Red Raiders.

Gordon added that he'll likely wait until close to national signing day before making his decision.
 
#80
#80
Bama boards feel as if we led for Gordon all along, up until Fulmer leaving that is. The census is also that Bama will probably not have room for him considering Dre Kirkpatrick and other "locks."
 
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#82
The only thing is that it's down to UT and Bama. Just like Grateful said Bama probably won't have room for him, so he'll be here by default.
 
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#83
i played him this year did not look all that good to me but still got his numbers but should have had more because we suck
 
#89
#89
Dang, I dont think Lane sleeps, I think his sleeping is recruiting. It sounds like Lane is going to do some good things.
 
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#93
the only thing about Gordon was he seemed like he was the smallest guy on the field tonight. He looks to be very small.
 
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#95
Kiffin met with Gordon at his house after the State Championship game. Gordon had to be on high after his team won earlier in the day and Kiffin had to play to Gordon's good mood. Something like "wow Eric! That was impressive. We could really use a proven winner like you in Knoxville next year."

Anyone know anymore about how the visit went?
 
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Volsguy12 said:
the only thing about Gordon was he seemed like he was the smallest guy on the field tonight. He looks to be very small.
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I have seen Gordon in person and he is small, but he can play. I watched the playoff game with Henry County that included him, Teague, and Allen. He hurt his ankle in that game and was limping pretty bad and he still made plays. The kid made plays every time Hillsboro needed one, I think he would be a great get.:rock: Teague for Henry County is also a tremendous athlete, I was very impressed with him. Allen seemed to be to slow to play in the backfield in the SEC, but maybe Hillsboro is just overall that fast. However, I wouldn't think they have SEC type speed all over the field. I would love to see us land Gordon and Teague, they are two kids that can play.:eek:k:
 
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OHvol40 said:
Kiffin met with Gordon at his house after the State Championship game. Gordon had to be on high after his team won earlier in the day and Kiffin had to play to Gordon's good mood. Something like "wow Eric! That was impressive. We could really use a proven winner like you in Knoxville next year."

Anyone know anymore about how the visit went?
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Gordon was very pleased with the visit. It went well by all acounts.
 
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#98
Let's just hope that we get Reaves from Alabama, thats about the best chance we have of getting Gordon, is to get his top recruiter from Bama.. the second best chance is to simply tell him that he will develop into an NFL player during his career at his home state school.. Thats what Kiffin is selling him on right now... It would really help if Monte paid him an in-home visit, that would just about wrap it up
 
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getyopopcornready said:
Let's just hope that we get Reaves from Alabama, thats about the best chance we have of getting Gordon, is to get his top recruiter from Bama.. the second best chance is to simply tell him that he will develop into an NFL player during his career at his home state school.. Thats what Kiffin is selling him on right now... It would really help if Monte paid him an in-home visit, that would just about wrap it up
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Who is Reaves from Alabama? Curt Cignetti is recruiting him to Bama.
 
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Jay Hud said:
I have seen Gordon in person and he is small, but he can play. I watched the playoff game with Henry County that included him, Teague, and Allen. He hurt his ankle in that game and was limping pretty bad and he still made plays. The kid made plays every time Hillsboro needed one, I think he would be a great get.:rock: Teague for Henry County is also a tremendous athlete, I was very impressed with him. Allen seemed to be to slow to play in the backfield in the SEC, but maybe Hillsboro is just overall that fast. However, I wouldn't think they have SEC type speed all over the field. I would love to see us land Gordon and Teague, they are two kids that can play.:eek:k:
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Agreed. Gordon can play through pain, but he's frequently getting hurt. He plays through it, but it could be of concern.

One kid to REALLY keep an eye out for is Hillsboro's Sophmore LB, (Aaron?) Bryant (#2). He had 18 tackles against Henry County, and I think he was the defensive Player of the Game yesterday. He's already attracting SEC attention.
 
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