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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDont'a Hightower Joins List Of Patriots Who Won't Visit White House
The list of New England Patriots players who are going to pass on visiting the White House to be honored for their Super Bowl victory continues to grow.
Linebacker Donta Hightower, one of the heroes of Super Bowl LI, said Wednesday that he will not be taking the trip to Washington, D.C. It should be noted that Hightower did not visit the White House when the Patriots won it all two years ago, either.
Tight end Martellus Bennett and defensive back Devin McCourty have already said they will not go to the White House, and running back James White told Alex Marvez of Sporting News on Tuesday that he has yet to decide what he will do.
White had a Super Bowl record 14 catches for 110 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. Hightower had a huge strip-sack in the second half that helped the Patriots mount a comeback.
McCourty has openly stated he does not feel welcome at the White House with Donald Trump in office, and you can read some of Bennetts thoughts on the subject here.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/third-patriots-star-announces-he-will-not-go-to-white-house/ar-AAmJIJN?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartandhp
Linebacker Donta Hightower, one of the heroes of Super Bowl LI, said Wednesday that he will not be taking the trip to Washington, D.C. It should be noted that Hightower did not visit the White House when the Patriots won it all two years ago, either.
Tight end Martellus Bennett and defensive back Devin McCourty have already said they will not go to the White House, and running back James White told Alex Marvez of Sporting News on Tuesday that he has yet to decide what he will do.
White had a Super Bowl record 14 catches for 110 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner in overtime. Hightower had a huge strip-sack in the second half that helped the Patriots mount a comeback.
McCourty has openly stated he does not feel welcome at the White House with Donald Trump in office, and you can read some of Bennetts thoughts on the subject here.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/third-patriots-star-announces-he-will-not-go-to-white-house/ar-AAmJIJN?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartandhp
I'm not a Patroits fan but I definitely respect them for this! May the list continue to grow!
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Dont'a Hightower Joins List Of Patriots Who Won't Visit White House (Original Post)
Initech
Feb 2017
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amuse bouche
(3,657 posts)1. I love my Pats and hope the list grows
It was an amazing game. They worked their butts off and the Parade was the icing on the cake.
Let's make it 6 !
bravenak
(34,648 posts)2. I'm starting to like the Patriots
bluedigger
(17,087 posts)3. Hightower seems to march to his own drummer.
He skipped the parade in Boston yesterday, too.