RB Tim Hightower is workhorse in New Orleans Saints' win

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New Orleans Saints running back Tim Hightower added another chapter to his impressive comeback story on Sunday, rushing a career-high 28 times for 85 yards and a touchdown in a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.

Not many players can boast of having a career day four years after their career nearly ended.

But for Hightower, 29, who until last month hadn't played in the NFL since 2011, Sunday's performance had to come close.

"You know, I don't know what I expected," Hightower said of his workload. "I just made sure my body was ready, made sure I was hydrated. It was pretty humid out there today. I just had to make sure I was prepared. I didn't know what was going to happen. I just wanted to make sure I was ready."

Danno · 12-14-2015, 01:50 PM

You don't often see a gameball given to a RB who averaged 3 YPC.

I'm happy for him. What a great story. Hope he's on the roster next year too.

RailBoss · 12-14-2015, 02:08 PM

Hightower had a great game, the Dude can hit the holes.

dizzle88 · 12-14-2015, 02:43 PM

Fearless.

Out of the game for 3 years with a career threatening injury.

Gets one chance to carry the load and hits the holes without hesitation.

Rugby Saint II · 12-14-2015, 05:20 PM

My lady asked who Hightower was. She said I've never even heard his name called before. Because the announcers called his name every other breath.

Beastmode · 12-14-2015, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

My lady asked who Hightower was. She said I've never even heard his name called before. Because the announcers called his name every other breath.

I would have told my wife:

She would have believed me.

Beastmode · 12-14-2015, 05:39 PM

Really happy for the man as a person. He fought his way back from the grave as far as football goes. 4 years trying to get back. Much respect.

NOLA54 · 12-14-2015, 07:40 PM

So many didn't want to give him a chance. Hopefully he will continue to be the workhorse in the next 3 games.

RailBoss · 12-14-2015, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Beastmode

I would have told my wife:

She would have believed me.

Lol that's great when I hear the name Tim Hightower in the back of my mind I'm thinking about old Bubba Smith in Police Academy.

st thomas · 12-14-2015, 08:58 PM

I tip my hat to a bull in saints clothing. he's what they call a power back.

12-14-2015, 01:10 PM	#1
Threaded by SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,125 Blog Entries: 29 Rating: (0 votes - average) New Orleans Saints running back Tim Hightower added another chapter to his impressive comeback story on Sunday, rushing a career-high 28 times for 85 yards and a touchdown in a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Not many players can boast of having a career day four years after their career nearly ended. But for Hightower, 29, who until last month hadn't played in the NFL since 2011, Sunday's performance had to come close. "You know, I don't know what I expected," Hightower said of his workload. "I just made sure my body was ready, made sure I was hydrated. It was pretty humid out there today. I just had to make sure I was prepared. I didn't know what was going to happen. I just wanted to make sure I was ready." read more Attached Thumbnails SloMotion likes this.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: RB Tim Hightower is workhorse in New Orleans Saints' win You don't often see a gameball given to a RB who averaged 3 YPC. I'm happy for him. What a great story. Hope he's on the roster next year too. RailBoss, dizzle88, st thomas and 2 others like this.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: RB Tim Hightower is workhorse in New Orleans Saints' win Hightower had a great game, the Dude can hit the holes. Beastmode and K Major like this.

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: RB Tim Hightower is workhorse in New Orleans Saints' win Fearless. Out of the game for 3 years with a career threatening injury. Gets one chance to carry the load and hits the holes without hesitation. Beastmode and MarchingOn like this.

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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: RB Tim Hightower is workhorse in New Orleans Saints' win Really happy for the man as a person. He fought his way back from the grave as far as football goes. 4 years trying to get back. Much respect.
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NOLA54 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,708 Blog Entries: 1	Re: RB Tim Hightower is workhorse in New Orleans Saints' win So many didn't want to give him a chance. Hopefully he will continue to be the workhorse in the next 3 games. Beastmode likes this.

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RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: RB Tim Hightower is workhorse in New Orleans Saints' win Originally Posted by Beastmode I would have told my wife: She would have believed me. Lol that's great when I hear the name Tim Hightower in the back of my mind I'm thinking about old Bubba Smith in Police Academy.

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