Hightower to NFL

Former Gophers assistant hired by Mike Shanahan

February 8, 2010 at 7:09PM

Greetings:

Just a quick note to let you know that Richard Hightower, who resigned his position as wide receivers coach with the Gophers last week, was hired by the Washington Redskins as assistant special teams coach.

No word on Hightower's replacement on the Gophers staff.

Have a good afternoon

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Kent Youngblood

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Kent Youngblood has covered sports for the Minnesota Star Tribune for more than 20 years.

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