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          Next stop for 'The Bus' is ESPN

          • Jamison Hensley, ESPN Staff WriterAug 21, 2013, 03:10 PM ET
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              Jamison Hensley is a reporter covering the Baltimore Ravens for ESPN. Jamison joined ESPN in 2011, covering the AFC North before focusing exclusively on the Ravens beginning in 2013. Jamison won the National Sports Media Association Maryland Sportswriter of the Year award in 2018, and he authored a book titled: Flying High: Stories of the Baltimore Ravens. He was the Ravens beat writer for the Baltimore Sun from 2000-2011.
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          Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis has joined ESPN as an NFL analyst. Known as "The Bus" during his 13-year NFL career, Bettis will appear on "NFL Live" and "SportsCenter" and contribute to other ESPN platforms, beginning Sept. 1.

          I wonder if there will be any collisions in Bristol if Bettis crosses paths with Ray Lewis, who is also an ESPN analyst this year.

          "I'm so excited to join ESPN and bring the same passion, knowledge, and leadership that helped me win a world championship when I was a player," Bettis said in a statement. "I'm looking forward to working with my new team to bring the game closer to home for all the fans to enjoy.”

          Bettis has appeared as a guest on ESPN shows throughout the years, including the Super Bowl XLV edition of "Sunday NFL Countdown" in 2011 when the Steelers played the Packers. Bettis previously worked as an analyst for NBC Sports.

          “Jerome is accomplished, knowledgeable and charismatic -- and he’s a very familiar face to NFL fans; he will be a great addition to our team of NFL analysts,” said Seth Markman, ESPN senior coordinating producer for NFL studio programs.