Friday, August 10, 2007

Ike Reese to be Eagles preseason analyst

By John McMullen
The Phanatic Magazine

The Philadelphia Eagles named former player Ike Reese as Eagles Television Network's color analyst for the 2007 preseason. Reese replaces Ron Jaworski, who has moved on to ESPN's slate of preseason and regular season games.

A veteran of nine NFL seasons with the Eagles (1998-2004) and Falcons (2005-2006), Reese never missed a regular season game, playing in 144 contests.

In 2004, Reese was selected to the Pro Bowl after leading the Eagles with 33 special teams tackles. A 5th round pick in 1998, Reese tallied a team-best 141 special teams tackles for the Eagles from 1998-2004. During that span he registered 210 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two interceptions, and five forced fumbles.

Overall, Reese finished his career with 237 tackles, 6.5 sacks, two interceptions, five forced fumbles and 162 special teams tackles.

"We are happy to bring Ike back to be part of the team," said Eagles president Joe Banner. "We know he will bring the same energy to the broadcast that he brought to the locker room."

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