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Merril DuAine Hoge (born January 26, 1965 in Pocatello, Idaho) is a former National Football League running back and current football analyst for ESPN television.

College career

Hoge was a four-year football starter at Idaho State University, and set 44 school and conference records, 22 of them still intact, and still holds two NCAA football records. He is a member of the ISU Hall of Fame and had his jersey number retired. He graduated with a degree in Education and a minor in Health and Fitness

Pro career

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Hoge in the 1987 NFL Draft. He became a key member of the offense and led the team in rushing and receiving in four of his seven years. He is one of only two Steelers to rush for more than 100 yards in back to back playoff games (the other was Franco Harris). Hoge was named Steelers Man of the Year in 1989 and 1990, and was named to the All-Madden team in 1989. In 1993, He signed with the Chicago Bears as a free agent, but retired after two years after suffering a series of concussions. He gained 3,139 rushing yards and 2,133 receiving yards, playing fullback for the Steelers two-back offense.

Broadcasting career

He is now a television commentator for ESPN, and is noted for being outspoken.

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