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The buzz on Braxton Miller
Braxton Miller, the Wayne High School junior quarterback desired by most of the country’s football powers, will announce his college decision at a news conference on Thursday, June 3.
Dayton Daily News reporter Doug Harris spent much of the day tracking down information on Miller and talking with those close to him and who have tracked him to paint a picture of the senior-to-be ranked among the best - if not the very best - recruits in the country by most services.
Miller told Harris that making up his mind is a “big relief. It’s been a lot of calls. People just want to talk. They want an update.”
With his choices narrowed to Ohio State and Florida (and most believing he’ll choose Ohio State), many believe the Buckeyes get a boost because Florida has received a commitment from Jeff Driskel.
Would Florida having signed the No. 1 Rivals.com QB in his class discourage him from going there?
“Not at all,” he said.
What others had to say about Miller:
“He’s not arrogant. He’s modest. He really didn’t want to do the press conference, he’s not a big limelight guy. He just wants to get better. That’s what I like about him the most.” — Wayne football coach Jay Minton.
“He’s so competitive. His competitive nature is intriguing. To watch him grow the last three years … I’m glad kids can’t leave high school early. To watch him grow and mature has been fascinating.” — Minton
Minton almost gave it away: “Wherever your kids go, you want to make sure they’re playing for great coach. Tress just does it right. We’re excited about … I’d better be careful. I’m not very smart, am I?”
“I’m just real impressed with him over the way he’s handled all this. A lot of kids would be arrogant. A lot of kids would think they’re better than anybody else. And it would distract them. He does such a great job with it.” — Minton
“He fits the Ohio State offense to a ‘T.’ This is what (OSU coach) Jim Tressel wants. He inherited the pocket passers he’s had. He wanted a Troy Smith. He wanted a Terrelle Pryor. He wants a Braxton Miller. He wants a kid who can make plays with his feet. And this kid can bust open a game at any time just taking off. He’s a dangerous, dangerous football player.” — Duane Long, who’s covered OSU recruiting for years and has started his own website (DuaneLongReport.com).
“The thing I like about him as a quarterback is his incredibly quick release. That’s something that gets overlooked when you start looking at the best quarterbacks around, that ability to get rid of the ball before defenses can react to what’s going on in front of them. The other thing is just how polished he is. This is ready to play quarterback from the moment he steps on the football field. There’s going to be very little that’s going to have to be taught. He’s so well-schooled.” — Long
“I think it has been (decided) really for some time. His lack of interest in other schools — that’s something to keep track of. He wasn’t really going anywhere. He wasn’t really running around to other schools.” - Long, who thinks Miller is an OSU lock because the only other schools he visited are Michigan, West Virginia and Cincinnati, and he’s said his final two choices are OSU and Florida.
“He’s a classic guy who can turn nothing into something. If you don’t get a good bead on him, there’s a real good chance he’s going to escape from you in the pocket. And his pure speed at the quarterback position is very unusual.” — Allen Wallace, national recruiting director for Scout.com and publisher of SuperPrep Magazine
“One of the things I like about him is he looks tough, at least from how he plays from a physical standpoint. He’s a very tricky runner. He runs like he has running back instincts. Ultimately the question with him will be, ‘How good can you throw?’ Throwing against high school kids is a lot different. I’d say his running game is a superior part of his game right now. If he can continue to improve as a thrower, as Terrelle Pryor has managed to do in college, he should, assuming he goes to Ohio State - which I think most people think he’ll do - he’ll be a great player in the ‘Shoe.” — Wallace
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By Dan
June 2, 2010 6:31 AM | Link to this
I have met Braxton and coach Minton at church and Braxton is a grounded young man. Very polite and I wish him well in his football career.
By Walter E. Stebbins
June 2, 2010 12:49 PM | Link to this
He is only a Junior…he is on the small side. If Stebbins played Wayne this kid would be an afterthought! The kid has not played a full season cuz he always gets hurt and we already want to give him the Heisman….Whatever! Go Indians!!!!! Pryor is junk as well…..OSU stinks!
By Wayne Warrriors
June 2, 2010 1:26 PM | Link to this
STEBBINS HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA…Stebbins isnt even on the map…They are horrible and could never compete with Wayne…I will agree that OSU Stinks..I hate them but Stebbins….Child Please…You’d be great at the Funny Bone!! Stebbins LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. When was the last time they even won a reasonable game against a reasonable team???? Hahahahaha Stebbins..WOW
By gkgkhg
June 4, 2010 8:14 AM | Link to this
The last time we won a game was before WAYNE bought Greg Orton! If Stebbins spent $ on players we could be a powerhouse as well…..where does this kid live anyway….Valley Street! I was just kidding about stebbins beating anyone but I know that Money was given to the ortons.
By HuskerBuckeye
June 4, 2010 2:46 PM | Link to this
Stebbins against Wayne?? Stebbins hasn’t had a good football program since hank Schneider was there in the early 70s. They play a weak schedule. Wayne’s freshman could probably handle Stebbins. Stebbins could niot stay competitive in the old MML. Get real.
By nullhdfd
June 5, 2010 9:13 AM | Link to this
It is real easy to get on here and blow up about your lil team.The fact that wayne has bought players at the high school level does not matter huh…..ask greg he will will tell you the truth.You know that players at wayne are bought and miller is no different. If he fails he can always manage his mom in the UFC!
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