Parents: David Bates and Laura Bates
Major: Health and Fitness
2010: Played in seven games... Recorded a total of 49 tackles (24 solo and one TFL)... He recorded 3 pass break-ups... He also forced and recovered one fumble... He was named to the All-MIAC honorable-mention team.
2009: Played in all 10 games...Recorded a total of 64 tackles (29 solo)...Registered a season-high 12 tackles (4 solo) against Gustavus (Oct. 24)...Had one tackle for a loss of three yards...Posted one interception with two break-ups.
2008: Played in 10 games ... Had a total of 19 tackles (12 solo), including 1 tackle for a loss of 1 yard ... Forced 2 fumbles, had 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 pass break up.
2007: Played in 6 games ... Recorded 7 tackles (3), including 3 against St. Olaf (Sept. 22) ... Had one breakup against St. John's (Sept. 15).
High School: Participated in football, wrestling and baseball at White Bear Lake HS ... Played on conference championship football team as a defensive back ... Earned All-Conference honorable mention honors twice in wrestling ... Wrestling captain ... Lettered in baseball playing center/catcher ... Earned three academic letters.
Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Nickname: Mr. Dane Bates
Favorite Class: Sign Lanuage
Career Goal: Be happy with what I DO.
First summer job: Lawn Care
Last summer job: Lawn Care
What I like most about Augsburg: The size and location.
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: MIAC Champs.
My Biggest Thrill In Athletics: Beating St. Thomas
Athlete I Admire Most: Dan Brandt
Favorite quote: "Do something everyday that scares you."
Favorite food: Chipolte, Pizza, Tacos
Favorite movie: Dumb and Dumber, The Hangover
Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy
Favorite Musical Group/Artist Is: Eric Church
