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Merril Hoge

NFL - Retired - Running Back

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Merril Hoge is a former NFL running back who played eight seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, retiring after the 1994 season. He is currently a football analyst for ESPN television.

Merril’s Events

2009 Hoge Starks Ward Celebrity Golf Classic for Children
Monday, May 18, 2009
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Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 544-1679
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Merril’s Charities

Highmark Caring Foundation
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620 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
(888) 224-4673
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Highmark Caring Place [Central PA]
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3 Walnut Street, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA, 17043
(866) 613-4673
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Highmark Caring Place [Northwestern PA]
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510 Cranberry Street, Bayview Office Park, Building 2
Erie, PA, 16507
(866) 212-4673
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Highmark Caring Place [Southwestern PA]
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620 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
(888) 224-4673
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Personal Information

Website: http://www.merrilhoge.com/
Birthday: January 26, 1965 (Pocatello, ID)

Professional Highlights

Sport: Football
Team(s):
  • Chicago Bears (1994)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (1987 - 1993)
Position(s): Running Back / Fullback
Draft Pick: 1987 / Round: 10 / Pick: 261
College: Idaho State University
High School: Highland High School (Pocatello, ID)

Chargers Must Pressure Peyton

January 2, 2009

As I went back to look at the tape from the first matchup, it was very interesting what the Chargers were doing. Read More » | Write a Comment »

Giants Offense Leads the Pack

November 19, 2008

If you have been following the Giants, you know one thing is for sure, when you watch their offense, they can run the ball with power. Read More » | Write a Comment »

Rookie Ryan Has Veteran Performance

November 14, 2008

 Matt Ryan looked like a veteran against the Panthers. And the times he impressed me the most were when people were around him.  Read More » | Write a Comment »

Analyzing 0’s

November 13, 2008

Steelers Offense: What is wrong with Ben? That is what everyone wants to know, well I really felt a lot of it had to do with getting hit and yes, it could have something to do with it, but here is why I spend 60 hours a week watching tape on this league. Read More » | Write a Comment »

The Tape Doesn’t Lie

October 29, 2008

All you hear out of NYC is Brett, Brett and Brett. Well, do not sleep on this Jets D, they are slowly getting better. And, things just keep getting worse for the Cowboys. What I saw in the game vs. the Giants made my stomach turn. Read More » | (1) Comment »

Dallas O: Cowboy Up

October 28, 2008

The Dallas Cowboy offense has spiraled downward so fast without Tony Romo and Felix Jones. I just finished watching the tape of Cowboys vs. Bucs, and their entire offense is Marion Barber breaking tackles. Read More » | Write a Comment »

Keeping Hope Alive

October 13, 2008

I was in NYC all week finishing an educational DVD for Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I was diagnosed six years ago and still remember how lost and confused I was about the disease. Read More » | Write a Comment »