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Belichick as analyst

Patriots coach Bill Belichick will be a guest analyst for ABC's Super Bowl pre-game show on Feb. 5. The show begins at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Belichick will be part of a field-level set with co-host Mike Tirico. Host Chris Berman and analysts Michael Irvin, Tom Jackson and Steve Young will appear from the main set inside the stadium.

"Bill Belichick is the perfect addition to ABC's Super Bowl XL Pre Game Show because he understands better than anyone the pressure and the magnitude of coaching in -- and winning -- the Super Bowl," said Norby Williamson, executive vice president, studio and remote production, ESPN and ABC Sports. "Bill's perspective will provide viewers with even greater insight into this year's Super Bowl."

Said Belichick: "I was invited to participate in ABC's pre-game show and saw it as an interesting opportunity to gain a different perspective on the Super Bowl. I have always enjoyed a good relationship with ABC and look forward to working with Mike Tirico on Sunday."