Orlando Gooden
Orlando Gooden

Player Profile
Class:
RS Senior
Hometown:
East St. Louis, Ill.
High School:
Cahokia
Height / Weight:
6-0 / 225
Position:
Linebacker
Birthdate:
08/22/1982
Experience:
2L

2004 OUTLOOK

Proven special teams standout who looks to make an impact on the defensive squad as well this season, at linebacker ... Enters the fall on the depth chart at the middle linebacker position ... Is known by most everyone as "Doc."

2003 SEASON

Played in all 13 games, primarily on the special forces ... Had 3 kickoff returns as an upback, returning those for a total of 34 yards, with a long of 13 in the regular-season finale vs. Iowa State ... Also broke up a pass in the regular-season finale against the Cyclones ... Had 1 tackle on the year, a solo stop at Kansas.

2002 SEASON

Saw action in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman, and ended the season with 15 tackles ... Had a career-best five tackles in game four against Troy State ... Was a standout on Tiger special teams ... Made a huge play when he recovered a punt blocked by teammate Brandon Smith at Texas A&M that led to a Tiger TD and a 17-3 2nd-quarter lead ... Fielded a kickoff and returned it 15 yards at Iowa State.

2001 SEASON

Redshirted in 2001 and was a valuable member of the Tigers' scout team defense.

HIGH SCHOOL

All-American defensive back and a two-time all-state performer at Cahokia High School ... Two-time all-conference selection ... A three-year starter who intercepted eight passes in his career ... Recorded 178 tackles, forced eight fumbles and recovered seven fumbles ... A star on offense as well, racking up 1,382 yards rushing as a senior (10.3 yards per carry) and scoring 15 touchdowns ... Also caught 31 passes in his career for 575 yards ... Also lettered in basketball and track ... A member of Cahokia's Student Council and Jobs for Graduates program ... High school coach - Rob Eden.

PERSONAL

Son of E.V. Gooden and Dianne Foster ... Born Aug. 22, 1982. 

GOODEN CAREER STATISTICS
		Tackles
	G-GS	P-UN	Tot.	TFL-Yds.	PBU
2002	12-0	8-7	15	0-0		0
2003	13-0	1-0	1	0-0		1
Totals	25-0	9-7	16	0-0		1

Bus Service Available in Kansas City for MU/KU

11/23/2009 - Football

Arrow Stage Lines will provide a paid shuttle service to and from Arrowhead to specific KC-metro areas on Saturday.

'Beast Mode': Watch the Video & Buy the Gear

11/23/2009 - Football

Along with the special Nike Pro Combat uniforms and helmets, check out the new shirts and hats to get you ready for the big game.

Weatherspoon Named Finalist for Butkus Award

11/20/2009 - Football

Weatherspoon enters this Saturday's home finale against Iowa State with a team-best 93 tackles, including 12.0 tackles for loss and 3.5 quarterback sacks. His 9.3 tackles-per game average is currently 2nd-best in the Big 12 Conference, and 30th-best in the NCAA, while he also ranks 29th in the nation with his 1.25 tackles for loss average.

Football Fan Primer - Mizzou vs. Iowa State

11/20/2009 - Football

Missouri will take on Iowa State on Saturday at Faurot Field, with kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Saturday's contest is the annual Blackout game in which all fans are encouraged to wear black. The best source for all of the updated gameday information, including maps, traffic flow, parking, tailgating information and much more is mizzougameday.com.

Mizzou Completes 2010 Football Schedule

11/18/2009 - Football

The final opening on the 2010 University of Missouri football schedule has been filled with San Diego State University, as announced today by the Department of Athletics. Missouri and San Diego State will square off in Columbia, as part of a one-game agreement, on Sept 18, 2010.