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The Challenge

March 27, 2012
March 27, 2012
Miller giving a post-game wrap-up

Miller giving a post-game wrap-up

I’ll never forget the day I knocked on the colossal wooden door of David and Colleen Baker’s home anxious to interview David for the book. Prior to that day David and I shared a few emails to set everything up, and I knew from his communication that I’d meet a very nice man. Other than that the only other thing I knew about David was what Sam Baker said in his interview: “You’ve gotta talk to my dad. He sees football like you do, as a philosophical interpretation of life. He loves Coach Miller, and he’s an English major.” Read more →

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Half Time

March 5, 2012
March 5, 2012

PICT0024I turn to For Underdogs Only today after a necessary break. It’s not easy. I perform better without stopping. During a long run or hike breaks may give me back my breath, but they simultaneously drain momentum with yet another start from standing still.

At least I’ll head back into the book with the gift of distance, and the encouraging words of my mentor. So what if he’s a football coach? He gets what it’s like to drive hard for something that may have absolutely no payoff in the end. Read more →

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Born

February 15, 2012
February 15, 2012
Born - Writing the book For Underdogs Only

Miller during practice

On February 14, 2012 at approximately 3:30 p.m., I finished the first draft of For Underdogs Only. And it all began with the question, “May I write a book about you?”

From that one question the story germinated from the experiences of Miller’s ancestors in Poland using information gleaned through verbal interviews and through a hefty document written by Myron’s mother, Ann Miller.

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Player Quotes

I remember that this is where it all started.  When you’re here—when you’re the kid—you don’t see the effect of Miller, but later, that’s when you see it.  Once you start applying life lessons that he’s taught you, then you realize this guy is very effective.  Coach Miller was a focal point in my career.
DeShaun Foster, Running Back
Tustin High School
UCLA
Carolina Panthers
San Francisco 49ers
I know what works for me and I like Miller’s training. There’s something special about his weight room and his attitude, and when he’s around watching I lift harder. By myself I’m driving, but when he’s there I want to impress him.
Sam Baker, Offensive Tackle
Tustin High School
University of Southern California
Atlanta Falcons
I took Coach Miller to meet Harbaugh when I was at the Ravens. I introduced him as my high school coach and Harbaugh asked him, ‘What’s your secret?’ and Miller said, ‘Hard work.’ We were a family, which is the other reason I think why guys buy in to the approach. We cared for each other.
Chris Chester, Offensive Guard
Tustin High School
University of Oklahoma
Washington Redskins
It’s really fun to think how much Coach Miller means to me and how much work he put into all of us. Coach Miller—he might have four kids—but he really doesn’t because he has all of us. He has put hands on all of our lives for a lifetime. He touched our lives in such a way that half of us wouldn’t be where we are if it weren’t for him. Whether it’s monetary or spiritual, he’s always there with advice. He’s a grand wizard.
Beau Bell, Linebacker
Tustin High School
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Cleveland Browns
BC Lions
Coach Miller is not only a great football coach, he’s a great man, a great teacher, a great father, a great husband, a great role model, and an overall great person.
Zack Bell, Linebacker
Tustin High School
University of Nevada Las Vegas
The world needs more guys like Myron teaching them to put their heads down and grind it out by working hard. Without that I don’t think I’d have the work ethic, stamina, or persistence to be able to provide for my family.
Frank Frappier
Tustin High School

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Player Quotes

I remember that this is where it all started.  When you’re here—when you’re the kid—you don’t see the effect of Miller, but later, that’s when you see it.  Once you start applying life lessons that he’s taught you, then you realize this guy is very effective.  Coach Miller was a focal point in my career.
DeShaun Foster, Running Back
Tustin High School
UCLA
Carolina Panthers
San Francisco 49ers
I know what works for me and I like Miller’s training. There’s something special about his weight room and his attitude, and when he’s around watching I lift harder. By myself I’m driving, but when he’s there I want to impress him.
Sam Baker, Offensive Tackle
Tustin High School
University of Southern California
Atlanta Falcons
I took Coach Miller to meet Harbaugh when I was at the Ravens. I introduced him as my high school coach and Harbaugh asked him, ‘What’s your secret?’ and Miller said, ‘Hard work.’ We were a family, which is the other reason I think why guys buy in to the approach. We cared for each other.
Chris Chester, Offensive Guard
Tustin High School
University of Oklahoma
Washington Redskins
It’s really fun to think how much Coach Miller means to me and how much work he put into all of us. Coach Miller—he might have four kids—but he really doesn’t because he has all of us. He has put hands on all of our lives for a lifetime. He touched our lives in such a way that half of us wouldn’t be where we are if it weren’t for him. Whether it’s monetary or spiritual, he’s always there with advice. He’s a grand wizard.
Beau Bell, Linebacker
Tustin High School
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Cleveland Browns
BC Lions
Coach Miller is not only a great football coach, he’s a great man, a great teacher, a great father, a great husband, a great role model, and an overall great person.
Zack Bell, Linebacker
Tustin High School
University of Nevada Las Vegas
The world needs more guys like Myron teaching them to put their heads down and grind it out by working hard. Without that I don’t think I’d have the work ethic, stamina, or persistence to be able to provide for my family.
Frank Frappier
Tustin High School
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