Nicholas K. Miller
Personal information
Born: (1960-01-12) January 12, 1960
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Saint James
College:Ohio State (1977–1981)
Position:Middle guard
Career highlights and awards

Nicholas K. Miller (January 12, 1960) is an American former football player who played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes as a Middle guard.[1][2]

Playing career

Miller played high school football for Saint James High School,[3] in Chester, Pennsylvania, as a defensive tackle and offensive fullback.[4] Recruited by Woody Hayes in 1977, Miller moved to Columbus, Ohio to begin his football career after turning down scholarships from Boston College and Maryland University.[5]

Miller starred at the 1981 Liberty Bowl, where he recorded eight tackles and recovered a fumble for the Buckeyes.[6] In his senior season, he was voted Most Inspirational Player and the team's Defensive Lineman of the Year.[7]

In 2001, Miller was inducted into the Delaware County (PA) Hall of Fame.[8]

Later life

After graduating from OSU, Miller began a successful career in pharmaceutical sales in central Ohio, where he resides today. Miller is married to Stephanie Miller, with three daughters.

References

  1. ↑ Marc Katz (4 November 1981). "Nick Miller wouldn't quit". Dayton Daily News. p. 18. Retrieved 29 October 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ↑ Bill Fenimore (14 November 1981). "It's Miller time at Ohio State". Delaware County Daily Times. p. 44. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  3. ↑ Harry Chaykun (12 September 1981). "Miller makes the big time". Delaware County Daily Times. p. 45. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  4. ↑ Jack Patterson (14 October 1981). "OSU's man in middle big surprise". Akron Beacon Journal. p. 37. Retrieved 29 October 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ↑ Gene Gomolka (24 December 1979). "Everything coming up Roses for Miller". Delaware County Daily Times. p. 13. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  6. ↑ Leo Rith (31 December 1981). "Navy back impresses Ohio State defenders". Mansfield News Journal. p. 10. Retrieved 6 November 2022 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  7. ↑ "Drive-Thru: 1981 Liberty Bowl". ourhonordefend.com. 31 August 2009. Archived from the original on 18 May 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
  8. ↑ "Football". delcohalloffame.org. Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
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