Todd Bates
@CoachToddBates
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Christian, Husband, Father of 4, Poet, CO-DC Associate HC @ Oklahoma. #OUDNA Faith is the VEHICLE but Action is the KEY.
Joined August 2012
Rest in peace Dad. We will miss you…but we will see you again. God, I appreciate you lending him to us for 74 years. He taught me so much just by watching his walk & how he treated people. Taking all that you taught & instilling in my kids & the players that I’m blessed to
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Just cried tears of joy!! Let’s go!!.
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Choosing a university to attend is one of biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Fans love this game…but many never experience the pain or challenges that players go through especially in this new era of college football. Love for somebody comes out as hate when you are hurt &
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What an effort by a very special group of young men tonight! They’ve looked adversity in the eyes & have not flinched. Your leadership will never be forgotten. #ElevateForEight #SoarFor4 #OUdna
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The word “Can’t” is just #Can with a #cross & is a reminder that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. #Philippians413.
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My family, team, & community are counting on me…so when my number’s called I answer. #OUdna
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Proud of the way our guys played complimentary football & started fast & finished strong💪🏿! 1-0 this week enjoy it tonight then on to the next‼️ B⭕️⭕️MER‼️#OUdna.
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A year ago today my Dad passed. The only time he ever looked down on anybody was from heaven. Love you & miss you Dad.
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Got our eyes on a few more dudes who want to come be #Developed & prepared…not just for the NFL…but for life. #CHO23N you know who you are! #OUDNA
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Not being negative just keeping it 💯. T.I.M.E. Stands for (T)oday (I)t (M)ay (E)nd. Don’t just feed your body…make #Time today to feed your spirit.
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#Major in little things…#master the small stuff…& #dominate the details. When you are so close this matter most & makes all the difference. #StoryOfTheAthlete👨🏽🎓🏈🏀⚾️⚽️🎾🏐🏌🏻♀️🎟🏆.
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Consistently playing ⭕️Ur Freshman Early & Often!! Come to OU show your skill & build a legacy that your family will be proud of!! #OUDNA #InstantImpact
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Sooner Nation showed up & made a big difference!! What an amazing Gameday Atmosphere you are the best!! 75K attended our spring game today that’s the most in the country this year!! Record attendance at OU as well!! #OUDNA #BoomerSooner
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Been inseparable since we met kindred spirits common love for the Lord, young men, & our families! Ultra talented & future so bright shades won’t help!.
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The most important role a man can have on a team is not player or coach. but #Dad. #HappyBirthday #Summer & #Star!! #TeamBates just grew by 2!! #ALLin
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Attention Defensive Lineman who chase greatness in everything they do: This is a picture of my twins playing in my office as I put in a little film study this morning! The twins were up here with me playing early this morning…& if you come here you’ll play early too! #OuDNA
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R.A.N.K. Stands for (R)espected (A)nd (N)ationally (K)nown. There is nothing you can’t do from ⭕️U‼️ We are the blue blood…with the blueprint…& our culture is blue collar. #OUdna . Numbers don’t lie. 🥇
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It’s never perfect but always worth it just like family. Find a way to win, learn from the mistakes, keep doing what it takes. #Family
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Jayden Jackson putting in work with a violent club rip also flipping his hips & finishing with a reach! Very explosive & powerful!
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Proud of the improvement made & work put in by this group. Still a lot of work to do but this group was all about putting in that work. Doing what it takes. A lot of selfless guys who were willing to make daily deposits & go the extra mile leaving no man behind. A real
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#BoomerSooner!! My twins Summer on the right & Star on the left…feeling the vibe Sooner Nation!!
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God allows us to go through things that leave S.C.A.R.S. (S)o (C)onquerors (A)lways (R)emember (S)truggles. #Strong #Stronger #Strongest #Scars.
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Nigel Smith here doing our Counter chase drill! Inside move on the OL outside move on the RB & QB steps up! Practicing putting moves on moves & being relentless!
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Every game play well, get better, & do your best! The name of the game is improvement. Proud of our guys! #OUdna Defending the standard!
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Love this group had the rest of my family over tonight!! Excited about this group!! Blessed to coach these young men! #OUDNA
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We’ve had 1️⃣9️⃣ Ten win seasons since 2000‼️ That is tied for #☝🏾 in the country🎯. #OUdna Chasing relentlessly after #consistency.
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So proud of you! The epitome of servant leader & selfless teammate! Moved from DE to DT because the team needed you to & you didn’t bat an eye! Go be great love you man! @jonah_Laulu your best ball is ahead of you!!.
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OU is family.
My Brother😤 So proud!.
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Future Sooners I’m just making sure you are woke! In order to produce NFL talent you have to be in a system that is productive! #PowerLine 25 is on deck!!⚡️⚡️⚡️ #OUdna
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Finding a way to win tough games…when you come from behind like we did yesterday…takes a team from potential & capable…to #experience. Proud of our guys & the way they fought yesterday! #Growth.
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Adversity threatens some, bullies many, & inspires others. It’s all about perspective & the way you #respond.
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This game takes you from boys to men…from friends to brothers🔑. Windshield mentality but thinking only about the mile marker we are on. #OUdna #Family #BreakBread
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Repping some of my seniors jerseys @chiefzay_ @OGkelley @Jonah_laulu during the bye week! The bye week is like hidden yardage…a game within the game. As a team you either get tighter or grow apart. You either get better or worse. God I’m glad you chose me to lead & mentor them.
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Happy 16th Anniversary to the Love of my life! Every moment I cherish & every year brought us here. I love you!
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Appreciate all the birthday love Sooner Nation!! #Blessed to be here & have the opportunity that I have!.
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Happy 12th Birthday To my Oldest Angel!! Time has flown & I love you with everything in me.
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🎯🗣️Proud of the work our players have put in!! Back to back record setting performances in the classroom doesn’t happen without buy in, commitment, investment, & grinding!! The number 1 goal of our program is to #Graduate!! ⭕️Ur guys are well on their way!!!.B⭕️⭕️MER‼️
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Sooner Nation are you ready‼️🗣️ . It’s almost time to reveal the #25PowerLine!! . I know yall remember this🔥🔥🔥🔥 #ComingSooner ‼️
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Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife!! Appreciate you & all you do for everybody in our family! I love you.
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S.E.N.I.O.R.S. Is an acronym reminder it stands for (S)o (E)njoy (N)ow…(I)t’s (O)ver (R)eal (S)oon. Thank you for the deposits you made in our program, the investments in yourselves & your teammates, & everything you gave this year & throughout your career. Love you all!! #OUdna
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A #Champ (C)an (H)andle (A)dversity & (M)aintain (P)oise…because they know the provider & supplier of their joy.
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Those people who constantly have production are always under #Construction. Get better…that is all. #OUdna
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#HappyThanksgiving from my family to yours. So much to be thankful for family, grateful for friends & opposition, & appreciative for the ups & downs along this journey. Pain makes you appreciate pleasure. The bumps in the road awaken the champion in you. God thank you for it all.
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Penetration & knock back are the reasons why we are the 🔝at plays that go 4️⃣ no gain or Loss since 2022!! Grocery stores call the green section…the #Produce section…& if you are going to become a 1$t rounder & get green you’d better get in a system that is #Productive🎯 #OUdna
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Love is for a team what seasoning is to food. it makes it that much better. #Unity #Chemistry #Bond #Connection . #StoryOfTheAthlete👨🏽🎓🏈🏀⚾️⚽️🏐🎾🏌🏻♀️🎟🏆.
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