... Auburn defensive back to be selected to the All-SEC Freshman team. He follows in the footsteps of cornerback Neiko Thorpe, safety Zach Etheridge, and cornerback Jerraud Powers.

Arriving on campus only a few weeks before the 2009 season began, Bates started all twelve regular season games.  Many would say this was from an abundance of injuries and lack of depth, while the minority would say he came in and won the job because he showed the coaches he belonged on the field right away.

While it is obvious that without the season—end...

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