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This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Mon, 20 May 2013 03:02:01 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Dont'a Hightower Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 Dont'a Hightower was two weeks removed from winning the national championship with Alabama in January when he sat down to watch the AFC championship game. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1224467.html 2047 Site Staff http://nwe.scout.com/2/1224467.html Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:43:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe Three of New England's rookie defenders played a big role in Sunday's win over the Tennessee Titans. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1221559.html 2047 Associated Press http://nwe.scout.com/2/1221559.html Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:38:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe Hot News for LB Dont'a Hightower http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1203709&nid=5751731&fhn=1 2047 Aaron Wilson http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1203709&nid=5751731&fhn=1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:46:44 GMT 0 127 NFL profootball After a lengthy negotiation New England signed their final unsigned Draft pick from the class of 2012. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1203707.html 2047 TSX http://nwe.scout.com/2/1203707.html Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:37:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe The Patriots may have enough wide receiver that Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez may find defenses playing them differently this season. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1199440.html 2047 Sports Xchange http://nwe.scout.com/2/1199440.html Sat, 30 Jun 2012 22:34:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe A quick look at the Patriots during their OTAs. Top news is player injuries, followed by a bit on Brady, some player tryouts and how Matt Light is faring in retirement. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1189422.html 2047 TSX http://nwe.scout.com/2/1189422.html Fri, 25 May 2012 13:09:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe Patriots' first round Draft pick Dont'a hightower took his first minicamp in stride. One of 20 players at Gillette this weekend, Hightower feels ready to realize his dream of playing in the NFL alongside players like Jerod Mayo and Brandon Spikes -- two players from the SEC who have made the transition. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1186199.html 2047 Associated Press http://nwe.scout.com/2/1186199.html Sun, 13 May 2012 23:36:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe The Patriots concluded minicamp this weekend, and the team's rookies had a lot to learn. One thing Chandler Jones wanted was to leave a make a good impression. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1186187.html 2047 Associated Press http://nwe.scout.com/2/1186187.html Sun, 13 May 2012 18:05:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe Smart and tough are attributes associated with the versatile Alabama linebacker Dont’a Hightower. Those two prerequisites have been known to attract the attention of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The Tide’s vocal defender was chosen in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the perennial Super Bowl contender. http://alabama.scout.com/2/1181896.html 2047 A. P. Steadham http://alabama.scout.com/2/1181896.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:30:00 GMT 1 14 Alabama alabama The New England Patriots saw what they wanted on Day One of the 2012 NFL Draft and moved in to get it. The Patriots traded up twice in the round to grab defenders Chandler Jones and Dont'a Hightower in what was surprising contrary to their normal routine of stockpiling picks while moving back. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1181850.html 2047 Associated Press http://nwe.scout.com/2/1181850.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:14:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe The New England Patriots had a woeful defense in 2011, and that didn't sit well with Bill Belichick. To fix the problem, the Patriots head coach went after guys he really liked in the first round by trading up to go get them. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1181884.html 2047 TSX http://nwe.scout.com/2/1181884.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:48:00 GMT 1 121 New England nwe Hot News for LB Dont'a Hightower http://nwe.scout.com/a.z?s=121&p=9&c=2&cid=1181555&nid=5751731&fhn=1 2047 AP http://nwe.scout.com/a.z?s=121&p=9&c=2&cid=1181555&nid=5751731&fhn=1 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:50:19 GMT 0 121 New England nwe The 2012 NFL Draft is in the books. Here's a look at every pick and all of the trades from one of the fastest first rounds in Draft history http://nwe.scout.com/2/1181870.html 2047 TSX http://nwe.scout.com/2/1181870.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:12:00 GMT 1 121 New England nwe Hot News for LB Dont'a Hightower http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1176894&nid=5751731&fhn=1 2047 Aaron Wilson http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1176894&nid=5751731&fhn=1 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:04:47 GMT 0 127 NFL profootball FOXSportsNext's Britton Lynn caught up with some of Alabama's top draft prospects at Pro Day in Tuscaloosa. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1165360.html 2047 Britton Lynn http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1165360.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:46:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting The Chicago Bears have no depth at linebacker. One player in the draft could provide instant production and likely take over for Brian Urlacher when he finally calls it quits. http://chi.scout.com/2/1163200.html 2047 Jeremy Stoltz http://chi.scout.com/2/1163200.html Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:37:00 GMT 1 25 Chicago chi Former Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower has been working out at the Athletes' Performance Institute in Phoenix, Arizona in preparation for the NFL Combine and Draft. http://profootball.scout.com/2/1162103.html 2047 Annabel Stephan http://profootball.scout.com/2/1162103.html Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:37:00 GMT 0 127 NFL profootball Dont'a Hightower spoke with Scout.com at Alabama's Media Day in New Orleans. Hightower discusses playing in the National Championship, preparation for this game of a lifetime and hoping the Tide offense doesn't turn the ball over. Hightower says he respects LSU's defense but he still feels his defense from Tuscaloosa is more physical. For the latest on the BCS National Championship, look here: http://collegefootball.scout.com/2/1146224.html 2047 Laura McKeeman http://collegefootball.scout.com/2/1146224.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:14:00 GMT 1 194 College Football collegefootball ’Tis the season; the season for college football individual awards. With Alabama ranked second in the nation and possibly headed to the national championship game, Bama football players and coaches are in line for a lot of them. One of the Crimson Tide’s best players is a candidate for various defensive awards, and no wonder considering he is the leader of the nation’s best defense. http://alabama.scout.com/2/1134637.html 2047 Kirk McNair http://alabama.scout.com/2/1134637.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:01:00 GMT 0 14 Alabama alabama It's interesting to see a player on a team that gets beat by several touchdowns applauded for making an outrageous number of tackles. Is it because those tackles -- and those of his teammates -- come too far down field? Alabama linebackers may not have as many, but overall statistics show that Crimson Tide defenders are doing the job better than anyone. http://alabama.scout.com/2/1131541.html 2047 Kirk McNair http://alabama.scout.com/2/1131541.html Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:09:00 GMT 0 14 Alabama alabama