I’m glad I’m not the only one thinking this.  I know that a lot of the younger former football players that are in second careers working on the media side of their industry like to push the boundaries of fashion.  Michael Irvin likes to wear his ties like he’s from the 1800’s. A triple-windsor, if there is such a thying. Damn near looks like an ascot.  But at least I don’t laugh when I see what he’s wearing.

However, when I watched whichever of the ESPN football shows that Merril Hoge (former Pittsburgh Steeler running back) is in, I realized the envelope on good taste had been pushed too far. 

USA Today sports writer Michael McCarthy felt that way, too.

And as I looked at his plaid mixed with stripes mixed with polka-dots, in blindingly contrasting purples and reds, it hit me.

He’s a card-carrying member of the Red Hat Society. 

Viva la diference, Merril!

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