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WR Braxton Miller (B1G POY, National Champion)

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Hope you don't mind me jumping into the post...I'm new to BP. In response to the earlier comment about Braxton leading with his elbow in the throwing motion, he's been getting instruction from the top rated QB training academy in the nation. My son attended the camp with him in Indy last summer. Amazing instruction...best we've been involved with by far. The mechanics are based on pure accuracy & the ability to self-correct errors. During the camp they analyzed the best NFL QB's & they all actually lead with their elbows (Mannings, Brady, Farve, etc). If done properly, you can throw inside an 18" window repeatedly.
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Braxton Miller
Position:Quarterback
School:Wayne High
Location:Huber Heights, Ohio
Height:6-2
Weight:190
Class:Senior
Season Highlights:

The duel-threat quarterback threw for 2,172 yards and 17 touchdowns and rushed for 921 yards and 17 scores, 2,172 passing yards, 17 passing TDs, 921 rushing yards, 17 rushing TDs in leading Wayne to the state title game. He has enrolled early at Ohio State.
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Posted: Tuesday January 11, 2011
Miller the heir apparent to Pryor at Ohio State
By Ben Glicksman, SI.com

Wayne High's Braxton Miller committed to Ohio State last June with the expectation of one day becoming the Buckeyes' starting quarterback. He just didn't expect that day would come this fall.

Times have changed, and following Terrelle Pryor's five-game suspension for selling memorabilia, so has Miller's career trajectory. His development has been expedited, and many analysts have dubbed him the likely starter in Pryor's absence. He could be asked to lead the Buckeyes in their season opener against Akron on Sept. 3 as a true freshman.

"I'm not worried about it," he said Saturday. "As I was going to, I'll just work hard and let the chips fall."

Miller is an ultra athletic, dual-threat quarterback who runs a 4.47 40. He has pocket presence -- throwing a mix of check-downs and deep routes -- and the awareness to know when to tuck it and run. The local press likened him to former Heisman winner Troy Smith. Understandably, his hype is enormous.

His statistics further fuel that buzz. He tormented defenses for 2,172 passing yards, 921 rushing yards and 34 total touchdowns this season and was named Ohio's Offensive Player of the Year. His outstanding performance keyed the Warriors' 11-4 season and Division I state title berth. In Columbus' BCS-or-bust culture, he'll be expected to emulate that success immediately.

Of course, his success makes it easy to forget that he finished high school less than a month ago. Miller started college classes on Jan. 3, and amid rumors that he's Pryor's heir apparent, is still figuring out life on campus.

"It's a big adjustment from high school to college," he said .

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Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...potw/01/11/hspotw.14/index.html#ixzz1Am1cS4p6
 
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Free Scout - He's No. 1

By Scott Kennedy
Director of Scouting
Posted Jan 12, 2011

The season is over, the All-Star games are over, and the race for the No. 1 quarterback spot is tighter than ever. Here is a look at several of the candidates for the top spot.

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Braxton Miller (6-2/190/4.5)

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(Wayne HS) Huber Heights, Ohio
Current Ranking: 5-Star, No. 2
Committed to Ohio State

Why he's No. 1:
A four year starter for Huber Heights, Miller has had an impressive career and finished by putting his team on his back and leading them to the state championship game. Miller is another player capable of taking over a game with his legs, but he was hobbled as a senior with an injury and was forced to become more of a drop back passer. It's a skill set he can handle as he has a clean release and a strong arm. He's got good size and he's gifted athletically. While he can run by most defensive linemen and linebackers, Miller is a passer first who prefers to scramble to set up the pass.

"I think it's Braxton Miller," said Midwest Manager Allen Trieu. "Despite not having an outstanding Under Armour week, he's my pick. I don't believe in taking too much away from an All-Star game anyway, especially at the quarterback position, where he's playing with new coaches in a new system with new receivers and the defensive lines usually get the best of the offensive lines. Miller's had a great body of work. He has great feet, as well as a strong arm and ability to make passes on the run. That said, I think intangibles are the most important thing a quarterback needs, and he has them. He's a leader, who has been the starter since his freshman year, so he's experienced against big time competition. He lead his team deep in the playoffs this year, and beat some great teams to do it."

Why he's not:
Miller has a good, not great arm. He sometimes struggles with his accuracy, but still shows better touch on the shorter routes than Driskel. A better open field runner, but still lacks the size and strength of Driskel both running and throwing.

Comparison: Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech '07/'10
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It's so funny hearing the talking heads say things like "What will Ohio State be able to accomplish in the first 5 games?" My response, obviously you aren't acquainted with Mr. Miller... Because he provides a steady attack that will do wonders if he gets the starting job. I absolutely can't wait to see him in scarlet and gray. He's going to turn some heads, you can count on that! :osu:
 
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HorticullyBuck;1860836; said:
Braxton has the talent, but can he get the play book down in time? not sure what kind of scheme he ran in HS, dont have any of the scouting subs.
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He has a few months to pick up the plays. This offense is not like the Stanford offense with (what was stated during the orange bowl game) 500 plus plays. If he is called on to play the first five games, I am sure the play book will be whittled down even further.
 
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Watching his highlight video(s) make me very excited for the post-Pryor future of Ohio State.

Although his running was great, it seemed to be against easily fooled defenses. However, his passes looked fantastic, and he was able to throw to the right guy for some great gains (something we've finally seen Pryor do during year 3).

If he can play a bit in 2011, then sit behind Pryor for the rest of the year, he should have a fantastic future as the Buckeye's starter for the next 2-3 years.
 
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Being in GWOC territory it is kind of painful watching how easily Wayne went up only to fall short.

A couple of thoughts on Miller that make me optimistic. He is a lot further than Troy Smith and TP coming in as far as throwing the ball goes. What is even more exciting is he seems to be in between Troy Smith and TP in terms of ability to run the ball. And I think this is what helped Troy Smith have so much success as an upperclassman: he developed in to a talented passer and was comfortable with running. That is what matters, is that you are comfortable with running when things break down. It is hard to find a quarterback that has true pro-style passing ability but is comfortable with getting knocked around and taking off. I'm excited to see what he can do in April.
 
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