Storm's Gordon Honored by the Arena Football League
May 17, 2016 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release
Tampa Bay Storm Mac Linebacker Jimmy Gordon
(Tampa Bay Storm, Credit: Chris Arnold/Tampa Bay Storm)
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm is pleased to announce that mac linebacker Jimmy Gordon, has earned the J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week award for his performance in the Storm's 42-40 loss to the Orlando Predators.
J. Lewis Small Playmaker of the Week: Gordon (6-foot-2, 275 lbs., Buffalo) gave the fans a glimpse of ironman football, playing in all phases of the game including offense and defense. The Patchogue, NY native made an immediate impact with 2.0 sacks on the night at the mac linebacker position. He also saw action at fullback, punching it in from the one yard line for the first rushing touchdown of his career.
This season, Gordon has started at the mac linebacker position in all six games played, recording 10.5 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and a pass breakup. He has also seen time on offense at fullback.
Gordon began his career with the Jacksonville Sharks in 2015.
This is Gordon's first weekly AFL award this season.
The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm is entering its 25th season in Tampa Bay. For more specific details regarding single-game pricing and availability, please contact the Storm ticket office at 813.301.6600 or visit www.tampabaystorm.com. Season tickets can be purchased by visiting TampaBayStorm.com or by calling 813.301.6600. For group sales fans can contact 813.301.6900. Additionally fans and sponsors can follow the Storm on Facebook (Tampa Bay Storm) or Twitter (@tampabaystorm) for up to date news and exclusive content.
Images from this story
 Tampa Bay Storm Mac Linebacker Jimmy Gordon (Chris Arnold/Tampa Bay Storm) |
• Discuss this story on the Arena Football League message board...
Arena Football League Stories from May 17, 2016
- Week 8 Game Preview: Arizona Rattlers (5-2) vs LA KISS (3-3) - Arizona Rattlers
- Marco Capozzoli announces retirement - Jacksonville Sharks
- Storm's Gordon Honored by the Arena Football League - Tampa Bay Storm
- AFL Awards Week 7 Players of the Week - AFL
- Soul Hosts Military Appreciation Night - Philadelphia Soul
- Tampa Bay Storm vs. Cleveland Gladiators Game Preview - Tampa Bay Storm
- Gladiators Withstand Portland Rally, Hold on for 55-48 Overtime Win - Cleveland Gladiators
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Tampa Bay Storm Stories
- Tampa Bay Storm to Suspend Operations, Effective Immediately
- 2018 TAMPA BAY Storm Cheerleader PREP CLASS
- ALBANY AFL NAMES LES MOSS AS ASSISTANT HEAD COACH
- ALBANY AFL ANNOUNCES OPEN HOUSE EVENT AT TIMES UNION CENTER
- AFL Albany AFL Names Chris Thompson Director of Football
