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Gophers defender can pack a wallop; Linebacker Deon Hightower is becoming known around the Big Ten for his big hits. He's getting better in other aspects, too.

Publication: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
Publication Date: 03-OCT-07 		Format: Online
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Full Article Title: Gophers defender can pack a wallop; Linebacker Deon Hightower is becoming known around the Big Ten for his big hits. He's getting better in other aspects, too.(SPORTS)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Chip Scoggins; Staff Writer

An Ohio State offensive lineman sought out Gophers linebacker Deon Hightower on the field after Saturday's game.

"Man, you hit hard," he told Hightower.

It wasn't the first time that's happened.

"It makes you feel good," Hightower said Tuesday.

Hightower, a junior from Arlington, Texas, is a little undersized by Big Ten linebacker standards, but he's developed a reputation as a fearless hitter.

He weighs only 218 pounds (15 more than last season), but he uses every...

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