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Merril Hoge

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Football Player

The Resume

    (January 26, 1965- )
    Born in Pocatello, Idaho
    Running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears
    Football analyst for ESPN
    Author of 'Find A Way: Three Words That Changed My Life'

Why he might be annoying:

    Some football fans accused him of having an 'irrational hate' for Vince Young.
    He toured as a motivational speaker after his playing days were over.
    He drove some ESPN viewers crazy by overusing the term 'factorback.'
    He drew the ire of NASCAR fans by saying 'you don't have to be an athlete to drive a car.'
    He made a financial contribution to Mitt Romney's Presidential campaign (2007).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He graduated Idaho State University.
    He was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy (2003).
    He retired from football after suffering two serious concussions during the 1994 season.
    He said he 'essentially' died following the second concussion, and had to be resuscitated at the stadium.
    He testified before a House Judiciary Committee regarding brain injuries sustained by football players.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 26 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 19 Votes: 47.37% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 48 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 64 Votes: 56.25% Annoying