Sports USA Ups Ross Tucker to Fulltime NFL Analyst

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Former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker will become a fulltime game analyst for Sports USA Radio Network's NFL coverage throughout the 2009 season. Tucker joined the network last season as a parttime NFL and NCAA analyst after retiring from a 7-year NFL career with the Redskins, Cowboys, Bills, Patriots and Browns.

"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to be back in an NFL stadium every week," said Tucker. "Having the opportunity to be heard nationally on over 250 stations on Sports USA is the next best thing to playing."

"Ross Tucker is one of the rising stars in our industry," said Sports USA President Larry Kahn. "His insights will bring the listeners inside the game from a perspective seldom heard, that of an offensive lineman. He has played with and for some of the best and most well-known players and coaches in the NFL, and his relationships within the league are very strong. I look forward to working with him."

Since 2007, Tucker has been a national columnist for SportsIllustrated.com He is also a host for Sirius NFL Radio, and a frequent analyst for the YES Network.