It's Miller Time

by Sean Keeley on Jul 7, 2009 4:35 PM EDT

According to Scout.com, Jonny Miller of Mullen High School in Denver is the latest player to commit to Syracuse for the 2010 football season. The QB chose SU over Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, New Mexico State and FIU, all of whom had offers out to him. He also received interest from Tennessee and Wake Forest, amongst others.

Curiously, despite all of the bigtime interest, Miller wasn't even the official starter at his high school. He split time with Tim Tancik, who is getting interest from the Colorado schools. It's probably even more fair to say that Tancik got more reps. So that's...interesting. Rob Spence did the recruiting here so the OC must still see something in Miller worth investing in.

Here's what ESPN has to say about Miller.

This kid has a chance to be very good. He is a polished pocket passer that happens to be a very good overall athlete and can make plays with his legs when things break down. Miller has just adequate height at this stage with potential for further growth. He is very sound fundamentally with his footwork and ball handling skills...Overall accuracy and decision making is among the best in this class...Overall, Miller will likely end up being one of the better passers this class has to offer. He has been well coached, well groomed on the fundamentals and he is highly productive both with his arm and legs. Excellent prospect.

So...um...color me confused. If anyone wants to chime in on why this guy sounds so good but can't start for his own high school team, let me know. Theoretically, great get for the Orange. I think.

H/T: orangemanpd

Update: Good work gumshoes. Turns out Miller hurt his wrist early in the year. Tancik has graduated so the team is all Miller's this season.

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that formation

on the espn high lite video… its a running formation where the QB has to take on a fullback type roll. My high school ran it, and the QB was a FB not a passer. Prob lost his spot because of the system.

The fact he is still getting looks is doubly impressive because of that. He must have done really well at the combines/camps. SU needs these sleeper guys.

by ryanwk628 on Jul 7, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

thats interesting

I remember ESPN had a thing before about a team that was banned from using a certain formation. They would basically do playground formations with the ends spread out a lot, and a ton of audibles at the line so that the defense would lose track of who was eligible down field and who wasn’t.

I’m interested to see what he can do.

by actioncuse on Jul 7, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I think

you’re referring to A-11 offense.

by stumpycuse on Jul 7, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

yup that

It’s definitely a strange offense.

by actioncuse on Jul 7, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

He's supposed to be taking most if not all of the reps this upcoming season

FWIW.

Also, it’s quite a coup for SU to be getting pretty highly touted QBs out of Colorado. Definitely a victory for the new staff.

Syracuse '12

by blackknight76 on Jul 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

True

a 3-star QB from across the country agreeing to play for SU is nothing to sneeze at

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by Sean Keeley on Jul 7, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Also, just read Donnie's article on him

he started last year until he got injured, then the other kid stepped in. That QB has graduated so it’s all Jonny this year.

Syracuse '12

by blackknight76 on Jul 7, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

He's not as handsome as your boy-crush

He ain’t no Charley Loeb

by BOOEY708 on Jul 7, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions

I can tell by his name he's gonna be good....

We get a JONNY Miller just months after losing love of our life JONNY Flynn?

NOT a coincidence.

by Nicks2Cents on Jul 7, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions

I’m impressed by the highlights, then again they are just highlights and anyone could look like I stud. He’s putting some passes on the money though and his mechanics look good.

Who is going to be the first big name recruit we snag, and everyone goes OH SH*T!?

by JRSu1 on Jul 7, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

Can he stand up for 7 seconds?

If so, great. If not, not great.

Now, I forget, where does he fit in the “Savior” category: Before or after Ryan Nassib?

by Hoya Suxa on Jul 7, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

AFTER

and on par with Charley Loeb for now.

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by Sean Keeley on Jul 7, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

This kid is a 3 star recruit before even starting. After this year he will be at least a 4 star recruit.

Dougie may have just landed his first elite recruit.

by Upstait on Jul 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

Overall, Miller will likely end up being one of the better passers this class has to offer. He has been well coached, well groomed on the fundamentals and he is highly productive both with his arm and legs. Excellent prospect.

BEAUTIFUL!

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Jul 8, 2009 12:25 AM EDT reply actions

savior"

ia ctually got that that word from the great movie bout yugoslavia..few years ago, sorta like words like debacle".. and nadir".. they just bounce into m y mind.. i t hought debacle" was really a perfect term from grobs regime" or junta".. as well as absolute nadir" of syracuse football ..

by eiremist on Jul 8, 2009 9:51 AM EDT reply actions

outasite!

being a spread and triple opton fanatic.. i will say one thing, both kinder and miller, kids, seem to have that dual threat mobility.i am not really sure what marrone plans as far as offense, but its ovious, the drop back statue ala USC pro set west coast offense was a absolute failure here at SU. and it made even pasqualoni;s last few years and his predictable run twice and throw on 3rd down in desparation offense look absolutely unique and dynamic". i am becoming such a word smithh.. unique" and dynamic".. hate to sound smug and santimonious.. though..

by eiremist on Jul 8, 2009 9:56 AM EDT reply actions