OT Glenn Stout: Series Editor of The Best American Sports Writing; Dont'a Hightower Story

Glenn Stout is a Red Sox Historian, an author, the series editor of The Best American Sports Writing series and a New England resident. Today Mr. Stout tweeted out an article that was written by me on Friday about the experience of Dont'a Hightower saving his life and my life in the F-5 Tuscaloosa Tornado 4/27/2011 then taking me with him to the Green Room at the NFL Draft 4/26/2012. I was born with Gerstmann Syndrome, which is the inability to see or feel fingers among other things, but Dont'a was my college roommate and has always helped me do what I can't do because of disability. It has been a wild ride, but it really feels great to be recognized for words by a guy like Mr. Stout who chooses the best sports writing year after year. Anyway, I thought maybe you might want to see the article so I will provide a link below. If that isn't allowed feel free to delete the post.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mikea4484cfcf8/2014-homecoming-at-the-university-of-alabama-wldj

wow, awesome!

That's great, really well written. Loved the imagery. You have a special way with words. Thanks for sharing it.

man! Count me among those stunned to read your experience, and feeling bad to read about your condition.

Welcome aboard Mike!!

If you speak to Dont'a, please let him know that the entire fan base appreciates him!

I have faith that we will go all the way this season, and I hope he takes you along for the final game in Feb so that you can cheer and applaud him hosting the trophy.

Welcome Mike. I was thrilled when the Patriots drafted Dont'a. He was my #1 draft pick for the Patriots, and although I was happy with the Chandler Jones pick, the Hightower trade up made my entire draft. I'm glad it is working out with both players.

You certainly controlled what you could control with that article. A real pleasure to read.

Thanks everyone. I appreciate that.

MikeTheWriter said:

Thanks everyone. I appreciate that.

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Extraordinary story and writing.

Kasmir said:

Extraordinary story and writing.

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Thanks. I want to be a writer but it's tough. Love writing.

Very well written! You've got a lot of talent.

Thanks for a great story! Side note: Donta - just another Patriot lacking character.

Great article, my best to you and great article about Dontae and his character.

Most excellent work, Mike. Thanks for posting.

No problem.

Wow, powerful stuff. Thanks for posting it.