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One last Houston Bates thread...
Posted on 1/16/15 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 1/16/15 at 9:20 pm
I'm the spirit of beating dead horses I came across this little nugget on one of our favorite native sons. This is from an article for ESPN's all-bowl team in which Houston was a part of.
ESPN All-Bowl Team
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Defensive linemen
Houston Bates, Louisiana Tech
Playing against his former team in the Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl, Bates had six tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and one quarterback pressure in Louisiana Tech's 35-18 victory over Illinois. Bates, from Covington, Louisiana, transferred to Louisiana Tech after graduating from Illinois in May so his mother could attend his games. He was a one-man wrecking crew against the Illini, matching his season total in sacks and his three-year total while playing at Illinois. His 4.5 sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss were third most by a player in a bowl game. Afterward, Bates told reporters, "If I die tomorrow, my life will be complete."
ESPN All-Bowl Team
Posted on 1/16/15 at 9:41 pm to Scandalous55
That's a good story, brother ![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconcheers.gif)
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Posted on 1/16/15 at 9:54 pm to Scandalous55
quote:
Afterward, Bates told reporters, "If I die tomorrow, my life will be complete."
Dude needs a little perspective but cool anyways
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Posted on 1/16/15 at 11:14 pm to Bootballin
I watched some of the game and the Illini couldn't block him.
Posted on 1/17/15 at 12:40 am to Scandalous55
This guy is STILL playing???
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Posted on 1/17/15 at 10:37 am to Scandalous55
Dline evaluation needed the improvement it just recieved
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