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TideNation hands out defensive awards

Linebacker Dont'a Hightower takes top honor for nation's top unit

Originally Published: January 10, 2012
By Alex Scarborough | TideNation
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The numbers were overwhelming.

No. 1 in defending the pass. No. 1 in defending the rush. No. 1 in total defense.

No. 1 in third-down defense. No. 1 in red zone defense. No. 1 in points allowed.

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