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Miller Prepping For Bigger Junior Season

Posted February 15, 2013 on ohiostate.scout.com
PLAYERS: Braxton Miller
TEAMS: Ohio State Buckeyes
Braxton Miller accepted the Chicago Tribune's Silver Football trophy during a break in the Ohio State basketball team's 69-59 win over Northwestern on Thursday night. The Ohio State quarterback, though pleased with the award, spoke with reporters about his offseason and what's expected of the Buckeyes in his junior year.
Original Story: http://ohiostate.scout.com/2/1266955....
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