Ryan Gates Named FCS National Weekly All-Star By College Sporting News
September 13, 2010 | Football
CHICAGO, Ill. - Gardner-Webb kicker Ryan Gates has been named
an FCS National All-Star by the College Sporting News following the
Runnin' Bulldogs' 38-37 overtime win at Akron.
Gates (Sharpsburg, Ga. / East Coweta HS) was perfect on all
six of his kicks Saturday at Akron, going 5-of-5 on PATs and making
his lone field goal attempt from 40 yards out - his first field
goal attempt in six games, dating back to last season. He also had
a touchdown-saving tackle on a kickoff return near midfield with
GWU trailing 31-24 in the third quarter.
Gates finished with eight points scored and his PAT kick in
overtime provided the winning margin to mark Gardner-Webb's and the
Big South Conference 's first-ever win over an FBS program. Gates
became just the fifth player in Big South history to reach the
30-field goal mark, and has scored 164 career points - which ranks
10th in Gardner-Webb history.
The two-time All-Big South Conference selection also averaged
54.7 yards per kickoff on Saturday afternoon.
Gardner-Webb (2-0) will host Western Carolina on Saturday
evening at 6:00 on Coach Norman Harris Field at Ernest W. Spangler
Stadium. A Pre-Game Street Party will be held from 4-6 pm between
the practice soccer field and the visitor's side of the stadium.
Local band Freeway South will provide music.
Fatz Cafe' of Shelby will be selling Rib Plates that include:
Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Chicken Breast, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls,
Banana Pudding, and Tea. Orders placed by September 16 are $10
each. Orders on game day are $12 each. To place an order, call
(704) 406-2586 or place your order online at
www.supportgwu.com.
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