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Big Ten may be reversing course to support a four-team playoff in college football - lehighvalleylive.com
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Bill Trocchi: Previewing No. 15 Alabama-No. 7 Michigan State Capital One Bowl matchup - Sports Illustrated
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With Rolando McClain suiting up in the NFL, it's Dont'a Hightower's turn to lead a fearsome Tide 'D' - al.com
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Howe: Dont'a Hightower opens up about pec injury that was worse than previously known - The Athletic
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Former Tide star Dont'a Hightower goes to New England Patriots with No. 25 pick in first round of 2012 NFL Draft - al.com
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