Mikey Bates ‘Big Mike’ Officially Signs with Black Hills State

Mikey Bates or as many know him ‘Big Mike’ has officially signed on with Black Hills State University to continue his football career. Big Mike confirmed the signing by putting pen to paper last week. Big Mike was an integral role in the Broncs championship run. He’s a very athletic, physical and versatile player that can play anywhere on the o-line. Big Mike adapted well coming from Oregon and fit right into this program. I had the pleasure of catching up with Big Mike and here’s that interview.

Mikey Bates helped lead the Broncs to an undefeated regular season and back-to-back state titles in 2021. For my full interview with Big Mike make sure to check out our website.

To view more of Big Mike’s signing day itself, check out Cody Football’s Facebook page:

Mikey Bates walks down Spike Vannoy Field on Senior Night.
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