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Patchogue-Medford's Gordon signs with Buffalo

Jimmy Gordon knew the scouts would find him.

It didn't matter that Patchogue-Medford hasn't been considered a football power since the mid-'90s. The Raiders' defensive lineman made sure his opponents - and eventually, prospective colleges - would know his name, courtesy of his size, speed and aggressiveness.

"This year, every team we played knew me. People knew the big guy, No. 9,...

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