Merril DuAine Hoge (/ˈhɒdʒ/; born January 26, 1965) is a former professional American football player. He played eight seasons at running back for the National Football League (NFL's) Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, retiring after the 1994 season. Since 1996 he had been a football analyst for ESPN television. Hoge, along with fellow longtime NFL Matchup analyst Ron Jaworski, were laid off after wide ESPN cuts in April 2017. More about Merril Hoge
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Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, Hoge graduated from its Highland High School in 1983. He stayed in town to play college football for Idaho State University in the Big Sky Conference, and was a three-time all-conference selection (1984–86) at running back for the Bengals. In 1985, Hoge set an NCAA record with 2,113 all-purpose yards, an average of 192.1 per game, including a school record 1,041 rushing yards. He finished his college career with an NCAA record 5,453 all-purpose yards and 31 touchdowns.In total, we tracked 676 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Merril Hoge (FRAMED Autographed/Signed MERRIL HOGE Pittsburgh Steelers JSA) was sold in September 2021 for $300.00 while the cheapest item (Merril Hoge Signed Autograph 4x6 Photo Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back ESPN) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2023. The month with the most items sold (19) was October 2010 with an average selling price of $31.00 for an autographed item of Merril Hoge. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2013 with $69.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.50 was April 2018. In average, an autographed item from Merril Hoge is worth $5.00.
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Merril Hoge dives deeper into his comments about Caleb Williams not being ‘speci (02/29/24): Ex-NFL player Merril Hoge went viral with comments he made about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, saying the probable No. 1 pick is “not special.” Speaking with NBC Sports Chicago at Radio Row in Las Vegas, Hoge shared his disdain with Williams’ tape at USC. For reference, Hoge told NBC Sports Chicag
Caleb Williams keeps receipt of Merril Hoge's harsh criticism of his play (02/09/24): If there’s one thing Bears fans should know about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, it’s that he keeps receipts. The USC quarterback’s social media likes are chock-full of criticisms about his game. And he added another one, courtesy of NBC Sports Chicago’s “Bears Talk” X page, where he liked a video
Merril Hoge Still Isn't a Fan of Johnny Manziel, Calls Him "first round hype wit (12/14/14): ‘Tis the season for takes of the warm variety.
ESPN's Merril Hoge: Johnny Manziel is 'a juvenile punk,' had 'no business' being (09/04/14): Hoge ripped the Browns rookie on Wednesday.
ESPN’s former Steelers player Merril Hoge continues to poke away at Johnny Manzi (09/03/14): BEREA: Before the NFL Draft, rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel attracted his share of supporters and critics who opined about his chances in the league.
Merril Hoge: Grateful To Be Around Noll (06/2014): Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge joined Bob Pompeani Saturday to remember Chuck Noll.
ESPN analyst and former Steelers back Merril Hoge visits York Catholic (05/2014): Former NFL running back Merril Hoge, dressed in a three-piece suit, paced across the hardwood floor of James Forjan Gymnasium at York Catholic and said he could remember being the same age of the school's 650 students sitting in the bleachers.
Merril Hoge: Clowney's an 'atrocious' football player (04/2014): Merril Hoge: Clowney's an 'atrocious' football player
Merril Hoge Throws Shade on Johnny Manziel. Everyone Get Outraged! (03/2014): Oh?
Alum Merril Hoge to speak at free Idaho State seminar (07/2013): Former Highland High star, NFL running back, current ESPN analyst and cancer survivor Merril Hoge will tell his story in a "Find A Way" seminar at the Idaho State Stephens Performing Arts Center on July 25. The event starts at 7 p.m.
Jahvid Best's concussion history strikes chord with Merril Hoge (04/2013): Former NFL star Merril Hoge had to retire after four concussions, which is something former Cal star Jahvid Best might need to do
Merril Hoge: Joe Flacco is the Best QB in the NFL. “Without a question.” [Video] (02/2013): Matt Ryan's in the Top 5. Drew Brees and Eli Manning are not.
Josh Duhamel defends Tim Tebow with nasty tweet to Merril Hoge (12/2012): An unlikely spokesperson has come to Tim Tebow's defense after many in sports media accused the Jets' spurned backup quarterback of being a quitter.
Former NFL running back Merril Hoge: 'Youth football never has been safer' (08/2012): Merril Hoge's NFL career ended because of post-concussion syndrome Merril Hoge, a former fullback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, retired in 1994 after receiving two concussions in a season.
Was ESPN’s Merril Hoge Really A Stripper In College? (08/2011): Was Merril Hoge really a stripper at bachelorette parties when he was at Idaho State?
Merril Hoge Live NFL Update, Experiences With Lockouts, Concussions, USA Footbal (06/2011): Former Steelers RB and current ESPN host & Head Coach of USA Youth Football, Merril Hoge, joined The Norris & Davis Show to discuss safety in youth sports, concussions, and his experiences with NFL strikes & [...]