Oliver Bates is under no false pretenses.
The Southern Miss senior understands full well lining up along the offensive line is arguably the most thankless job of any on a football team. Which is why when his name was called in the same breath as the Golden Eagles’ offensive player of the week, he was taken aback and said that type of thing only happens “every blue moon.”
“And also because I don’t look to get rewards,” said the Tylertown native who has lined up at both left and right guard in a reserve role this season.