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OBB Ep: 130 Alonzo Highsmith
Orange Bowl Boys
S4 E11: Alonzo Highsmith
Show Notes
Today, we welcome a South Florida football legend. At Columbus High, he was named a USA Today All American in 1982. He was recruited by the big boys, but instead decided to stay home, probably because Howard Schnellenberger left his pipe in his living room at some point. As a freshman member of the Miami Hurricanes, he led the team in rushing in the 1984 Orange Bowl against Nebraska to help lead The U to ring #1 and start the dynasty.
He was the 3rd overall pick in the 1987 draft of the Houston Oilers and after a 5-year career as a player…
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