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LSU defensive tackle Bernard Gooden looked sharp in his debut with the Tigers vs. Clemson.

The former USF transfer only had two tackles last Saturday, but was constantly in the backfield, making things difficult for Clemson QB Cade Klubnik.

Here are three plays from the opener that stood out:


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Lsu101205•9 months
Weaponized violence at its finest.
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Lacreus•9 months
Need him to stay healthy throughout the season. He elevates DL play in a massive way
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Arena30•9 months
All the questions have been answered from how he dominated in camp. He really is that good.
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coolpapaboze•9 months
He might be my favorite of the portal additions.
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Chalkywhite84•8 months
Easily Gooden or delane. Both will be picked in the top 60 picks
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Lark225•9 months
Lsu has a really good defense and it starts upftont
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Bill W Tiger•9 months
That is a 'bad' dude!
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Jdublsu•9 months
First step + motor
He is a problem
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Wadey•9 months
Hand to hand combat at its finest. Don't know why he was in a power 4 conference with those skills.
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CanebreakCajun•9 months
Late bloomer.
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JMMarine•8 months
He manhandled those poor Clemthon O- linemen all night long. He was tossing them aside like a freaking empty beer can lmao
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reiszner•8 months
Wooo... He blew up the center and middle many times. His hands were unbelievably fast, like a boxer. His movements are quick and violent. I mean just Wow.
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6R12•9 months
That first snap he made them look like boys lined up against a man. That was pure nasty DL play. I love it.
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Jabontik•8 months
He's a beast
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cajunmud•8 months
Clemson mentioned the starting guard might be out. Was this him or the backup that he whupped up on?
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Nomadic Bengal•8 months
He looks like he's in really good shape and is hungry!
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