Merril Hoge

Former Football Player & ESPN Football Analyst; Cancer Survivor; Author of "Find a Way" and "Brainwashed"

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  • Football, Inspirational, Health, Personal Growth, Athlete, Sports, Fitness, Television & Film, Broadcasting, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Cancer, Cancer Survivor, Motivational, News & Media, Healthcare, Family & Parenting, Leadership, Business Leadership

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$20,000–$30,000

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OH, US

Merril Hoge is a former popular football analyst for ESPN. Hoge attended Idaho State University where he was a three-time all-conference selection as a running back. After college, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Hoge in the 10th round as the 261st overall pick in the 1987 NFL Draft. He played with the Steelers until 1993, and in 1994 he signed with the Chicago Bears. During a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Hoge suffered a concussion and the team doctor approved him to continue playing five days after without examining him to see if he had recovered. He was still suffering post-concussion symptoms. Weeks later, Hoge suffered another concussion and stopped breathing. He then spent two days in ICU and was forced to retire due to a brain injury. Hoge was hired as the on-air analyst for ESPN in 1996. Since the early 1990s, Hoge has served on the board of directors of the Highmark Caring Foundation. 

Find A Way Everyday - Speech Overview

Everyone is striving for success, but dealing with deadlines, challenges, goals and competition, people point fingers, cast blame and make excuse for their circumstances, however when we challenge people to do their part, success becomes the standard, not just words.

 

Viewers Will Leave With:

  • Ability to dig deep and ask hard questions
  • New found ability to empower themselves to react new goals
  • The passion to take ownership of one’s life and life direction