Robin James Rubick (born September 27, 1960) is a former

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who played professionally in the

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(NFL) for the

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from 1982 to 1988. He played

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Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University (GVSU, GV, or Grand Valley) is a public university in Allendale, Michigan. It was established in 1960 as Grand Valley State College. Its main campus is situated on approximately west of Grand Rapids. The universit ...

. Rubick was drafted in 12 round of the

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by the Lions. As an NFL player Rubick played in 88 games, had 4 touchdowns (3 receiving, 1 rushing), 44 receptions, and 1 carry. From 1999 to 2007, he served as the Detroit Lions studio analyst on the '' Detroit Sports Report'', and later on ''Lions Live'', on

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. Rubick was the radio color commentator for EMU football on

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from 2004 to 2010. After leaving professional football, Rubick received master's degrees from

Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University (EMU, Eastern Michigan or simply Eastern), is a public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School, the school was the fourth normal school established in the United Sta ...

and

Marygrove College Marygrove College was a private Roman Catholic graduate college in Detroit, Michigan, affiliated with the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It announced its closure on December 17, 2019, at end of the fall semester. History Th ...

and currently works as a physical education and health teacher at Zemmer Middle School in

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. In 2010, he became the

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for preseason games on the

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.WWJ-TV, CBS Detroit and the Detroit Lions Announce 2010 Lions Pre-Season Broadcast Plans
Detroit Lions Official Site May 13, 2010 Rubick frequently participates in charity basketball games with other former and current Lions players, often against volunteer firefighters to help raise money for local communities around Michigan.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Rubick, Rob 1960 births Living people American football tight ends Detroit Lions announcers Detroit Lions players Eastern Michigan University alumni Grand Valley State Lakers football players Marygrove College alumni National Football League announcers People from Newberry, Michigan Players of American football from Michigan