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NFL Coach, Tom Bass
Coach Bass spent 23-years in the NFL as an offensive coach and defensive coordinator, including stints with the San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coach Bass also scouted and recruited players, serving as Vice President of Personnel with the New England Patriots. As a defensive coordinator, Tom had the #1 defense in the league with the Bucs. As a member of the San Diego Chargers, Coach Bass was hand selected by offensive genius Don Coryell. It was Coach Bass that recommended Coach John Madden, giving Madden his first major coaching break. Coach Bass' understanding of team tendencies and his ability to break down formations is unmatched.

Jason Belenke
Jason has been covering the Chicago Bears for over 10 years and has covered 5 Super Bowls to go along with his appearances on Sports Center and ESPN's First Take in addition to being a frequent guest on Comcast Sports Net and CLTV.

At WIKK, Jason rose to the position of Sports Director. In October 1999, Jason returned to Chicago to cover sports through out the Midwest for One-on-One Sports/Sporting News Radio. His role at Sporting News Radio also included reporting from larger events including several Super Bowls, MLB Playoffs, NBA Playoffs and All-Star Games. Jason joined ESPN Radio 1000 in December 2005 as a SportsCenter anchor and reporter.

Dave Benz
Sports Anchor, TV Reporter, Sports Talk Show Host, Play-by-Play Announcer, Sports Director -- Local and National -- Dave has done it all. In Dallas, Dave was a sports talk radio personality for FOX Sports 1190 and anchor/reporter for Fox Sports Net. At WAMI-TV in Miami, Dave really distinguished himself as a Sports Anchor/Reporter. Dave also worked at WLUK-TV in Green Bay doing Packers pre-and post-game shows. In addition, Dave has worked covering the Colts and now the Broncos for Fox Sports Net. During his 10-plus year career, Dave has been responsible for NFL story development as well as maintaining contacts throughout the sports scene. You want Benz on your side.

Thomas Casale
Thomas is an experience sportswriter and blogger. As a beat writer, he worked for the New England Patriots from 2005-2008 and was featured on Patriots.com and Patriots Football Weekly. Thomas traveled with the Pats, wrote all kind of stories for the team newspaper, hosted a web based radio show and really got an inside look at how an NFL team is run. He's also been an avid college football fan for 25+ years. As Thomas says, 'By the time players get into the NFL, I have already been following them for years.' To top it off, Casale has been writing online about fantasy football since 1997.

Ryan Chiaverini
Ryan is a superb TV Sports Reporter at ABC-7 TV in Chicago. Ryan attends all the Bears practices, covers the team at home and on the road and is highly respected by the Chicago Bears players. Ryan played his college football at the University of Colorado (Boulder) and his passion for sports runs deep. His father played hockey and his Uncle, Tony Chiaverini, fought Sugar Ray Leonard for the middleweight title. Our man Ryan also had plenty of backyard football battles - Ryan's twin brother is NFL Veteran WR Darrin Chiaverini (Browns, Cowboys, Falcons).

Bob Harris
Bob is the Senior Editor of Fantasy Sports Magazines (FSP) and Football Diehards. Often working 16-hour days, Bob has been covering the NFL professionally since 1993 and has been featured on CNN-SI, Fox Sports and HBO as well as a number of sports talk shows around the country. Always entertaining and highly informative, nobody covers the NFL closer than our good friend and contributor Bob Harris.

Chris Kucharski
Chris is the editor of SteelersLIVE.com and has been covering the NFL professionally since 1998. Chris has held many positions of growing importance including his stint as radio host of Fox Sports Radio 970. Chris has excellent media credentials and NFL contacts as part of the Steelers Radio Network.

Dan LaBert
Dan serves as the Weekly Fantasy Football Reporter for Redskins Magazine Television (airs on Comcast SportsNet throughout the DC, Maryland and Virginia markets). Dan is also both the Executive Director & Co-Host of Fantasy Tailgate - DC's first weekly Fantasy Football TV show. In addition to Comcast SportsNet, Dan has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, MTV and FOX. As a former Div-I scholarship football player, Dan knows his football.

Dale Lolley
Dale really knows the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's covered the team professionally, full-time for 10+ seasons. Dale has full access to the Steelers. He goes to all of their games, both home and away, and also works out of their offices during the season. Dale works for the Observer-Reporter in Pennsylvania and regularly attends team practices and interviews some of the games greats. To top it off, Dale's a tenacious competitor when it comes to Fantasy Football.

Josh Moore
A highly talented computer scientist from NC State, Josh has literally worked all over world. Thanks to his vastly sought after technical skills, Josh recently finished assignments in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Now, he's devoted to you and 4for4.com on a Full Time basis.

Jeff Owens
Jeff has worked as a freelance sports writer for the Dallas Morning News and Tyler Morning Telegraph since 2003 and has been a contributor to 4for4.com since 2007. Living in the Dallas metroplex area and with a passion for fantasy football, Jeff primarily covers the Dallas Cowboys at 4for4.com.

Scott Pagel
Scott has been a weekly sports editor of four local papers, and a sports writer for the Times News newspaper for over 12 years, covering anything from youth to pro sports and everything in between in eastern PA. He's been a contributor to 4for4.com since 2005 and has been playing fantasy football since the late 1990s. Scott has covered Philadelphia Eagles training camp since 1997 and primarily covers the Eagles for 4for4.com.

Cash Sirois
Cash is a Sports Reporter and Anchor for NBC-5 TV in Dallas. As a key contributor at NBC, Cash covers the Cowboys as closely as anyone -- he's developed some great contacts in the 'Boys organization. Before joining NBC-5, Cash worked at KDAF and at FOX Sports Net in Dallas. At FOX, thanks in large part to Cash, the AP named FOX Sports Net Southwest the best sports show in Texas. Before arriving in Dallas, Cash worked in Florida - conducting player interviews and more. There, he developed successful working relationships with members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cash is an Expert on the Dallas Cowboys and he'll bring home the Fantasy Football goods on the 'Boys like nobody else.

Rick "Doc" Walker
Doc is a veteran of nine NFL seasons and has a Super Bowl ring to his credit. He was a starting TE for Coach Joe Gibbs' 1982 World Champion Washington Redskins and is an original member of the famed offensive linemen known as the "HOGS." In addition, Doc played ball for Coach Dick Vermeil and received Lineman of the Year honors while at UCLA while helping the Bruins win the Rose Bowl. Now, as a broadcaster, Doc delivers color commentary nationally on CBS Westwood-One Radio during the NFL Game of the Week. Doc is also a co-host on Sports Talk 980 WTEM in Washington DC and he hosts the ProView TV show on Comcast SportsNet.

Mike Woodley
Mike has covered the Vikings since 1991. Mike has worked doing sportscasts for the Minnesota News Network and has worked for WCCO and KFAN radio in Minnesota. Mike has been a pre and post game analyst for the local Fox television station as well as a weekly guest/analyst on the Warren Moon Show. Prior to moving to Minnesota, Mike worked in San Francisco where he shared a radio show with former 49er Steve Young. Mike also co-hosted a call in show on KCBS radio with NFL super agent Leigh Steinberg. Mike has excellent sources with agents, coaches and NFL players.

In addition to all the outstanding individuals above, 4for4.com is equally proud to have Scot Breggen, Tim Ferrell, Joe Hawlik, Brandon Niles and Andy Rioux on the team.

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