Gameball Of The Week: Tim Hightower

by Andrew602 on Dec 15, 2010 4:59 PM MST in Samsung Game Ball of the Week

GLENDALE AZ - DECEMBER 12: Runningback Tim Hightower #34 of the Arizona Cardinals stands on the sidelines during the NFL game against the Denver Broncos at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 12 2010 in Glendale Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Broncos 43-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Cardinals will always have more worthy players then unworthy players after a 30-point victory. Considering that, it makes my job easier to pick a player that has earned the game ball of the week. Tim Hightower performed impeccably on Sunday as he ran for 148 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns -- by far the best game of his career.

The amazing play of Hightower made it easier for rookie quarterback John Skelton in his first NFL start. Hightower took over in the second half to seal the dominating victory over the fellow struggling Denver Broncos. This kind of play reminds me what potential the young running back has to become an every down back in this league. We've seen it before throughout his career. Although Sunday's game was only his fourth 100-yard rushing output, he was forced to play behind the pass-happy Kurt Warner-led offense the first two years of his career. His production has also taken a considerable blow with Beanie Wells in the line up.

Nevertheless, he remains consistently under the radar to opposing teams and fans while producing solid games as well. I'll admit at times that I argued against those who thought he was a starter, especially considering his constant willingness to put the ball on the ground -- he lost one fumble against the Broncos on Sunday. But his immunity to injuries and hunger for more playing time makes his worth as a former 5th round pick something to admire.

For snapping a seven game losing streak and running for the best game of his career, he earns the game ball of the week.

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I would have thought it would go to Jay Feely

Tim Hightower had a great game, but I just thought that since Jay Feely had the best game of his career, was one point away from tying the record for most points scored by a kicker, and scored the most points on the team, the game ball would go to him.

But, like I said, Tim Hightower had a great game, and should be recognized for it.

by Skii on Dec 15, 2010 6:07 PM MST reply actions

I'd have gone Feely too

We win that game without Hightower but if Feely had an off day, it’s a much closer game, if not a loss.

by Steamin' Beamin' on Dec 15, 2010 6:10 PM MST up reply actions

Hightower was outstanding after the fumble

Besides the block on the Skelton run, he didn’t do a lot before then.

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team(s), throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.

by JoeCB1991 on Dec 15, 2010 6:39 PM MST via mobile reply actions

Have to go with Feely

Hightower had a great game, after it was getting REALLY bad for the Broncos, because of Feely. Sure, our offenc=se put him into position, with help from the D with great field position, but he had a killer game and did something only four kickers have ever done and almost broke the record for points scored. All of Tim’s real yardage came later after the game was about out of reach.

Go Jay

GO CARDS!

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by pthesz on Dec 16, 2010 12:24 AM MST reply actions

I understand the argument for Feely

but Hightower had to do more by himself IMO than Feely. Feely did his job, kicking field goals. He ran for a two yard TD which was a great call, and Feely had to use his athleticism to finish, but Hightower was running angry especially after the fumble.

Andrew you know how high I am on Tim. While Wells is still more gifted, Hightower is getting better. next year is the year when the Cardinals fully take advantage of the 1-2 punch.

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by Undrafteds on Dec 16, 2010 6:50 AM MST reply actions

Or they will keep on throwing 40 times a game

You never know with Whiz

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan [I have always lived in Arizona, dad is from Chicago].

I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team(s), throughout the good and the bad. And don't switch to whichever team wins the Super Bowl each year.

by JoeCB1991 on Dec 16, 2010 10:38 AM MST up reply actions