Read more about the article Antonio Gates admitted Nick Saban was right

Antonio Gates admitted Nick Saban was right

PHOTO: Antonio Gates as an All-American at Kent State and All-Pro with the San Diego Chargers. Visit my home page, TomShanahan.Report By TOM SHANAHAN Did you know Antonio Gates began his college career at Michigan State? In honor of Gates voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday for his 16-year career with the San Diego Chargers, I'm recycling my story from 2004 that I wrote for Chargers.com. Gates enrolled at Michigan State planning to play…

Continue ReadingAntonio Gates admitted Nick Saban was right
Read more about the article Antonio Gates quietly climbs Spartan Stadium to watch namesake while awaiting Hall-of-Fame call

Antonio Gates quietly climbs Spartan Stadium to watch namesake while awaiting Hall-of-Fame call

Visit my website homepage, TomShanahan.Report PHOTO: Antonio Gates Jr. scored his first career touchdown September 9 against Richmond at Spartan Stadium. By TOM SHANAHAN Antonio Gates Sr. prefers climbing Spartan Stadium’s steps to its upper reaches when attending Michigan State football games. The vantage point allows one of the NFL’s greatest tight ends to anonymously watch his namesake, Antonio Gates Jr. “I get the game tickets on my own with friends, and I don’t leave my name at…

Continue ReadingAntonio Gates quietly climbs Spartan Stadium to watch namesake while awaiting Hall-of-Fame call