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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. Rubick was drafted in the 12th round of the 1982 NFL draft 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 is currently the radio color commentator for EMU football on WEMU. After leaving professional football, Rubick received master's degrees from

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and Marygrove College and currently works as a physical education and health teacher at Zemmer Middle School in Lapeer, Michigan. In 2010, he became the

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for preseason games on the Detroit Lions Television Network.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 NFL announcers People from Newberry, Michigan Players of American football from Michigan