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His patient hard work paid off last season as he blossomed into a reliable contributor ... Played the utility lineman role last season before emerging as a starter late in the season ... In 2003, he projects as the starter at right guard, one of five returning Wildcats with starting experience ... Also played some at tackle during the spring ... His recovery from off-season knee surgery limited him some during the spring, but is expected to be at full go in the fall ... Nickname is "Big Kat" ... Has played in 16 games, starting five. 2002 (Junior): Played in all 12 games ... Started the last five games of the season at left tackle ... Before that, he played all the guard and tackle positions as the team's utility lineman ... Accumulated 36 knockdown blocks, including a season-high eight in the win over Vanderbilt ... Led the team against Texas-El Paso with six knockdown blocks ... Blocked for the SEC's rushing champion, Artose Pinner ... Helped Kentucky rank second in the SEC in scoring. 2001 (Junior): Played in the final four games of the season ... Garnered his first varsity letter. 2000 (Sophomore): Redshirted. 1999 (Freshman): Played for the UK junior varsity. High School: Two-year starter at traditional power Mt. Carmel HS in Chicago, Ill. ... Started at offensive tackle, helping Mt. Carmel to a 14-0 record and Class AAAAA state championship his senior year ... Blocked for an offense that generated 6.2 yards per play ... Also played defense on goal-line situations ... Named to the All-Catholic League team, along with several all-area teams ... Honorable-mention all-state ... Teammate of fellow UK signee Octavius Bond ... Coached by Frank Lenti, the Nike High School National Coach of the Year ... Joined the track and field team as a senior and competed in the shot and discus ... Honor roll student and a member of the student council ... Won the Principal's Academic Achievement Award ... Chosen for Who's Who Among American High School Students ... Narrowed his choices to Ohio University, Iowa, and UCLA before picking the Wildcats. Personal: Full name is Sylvester Davis Miller, Jr. ... Born 8-10-81 in Chicago Heights, Ill. ... Son of Sylvester Miller, Sr., and Sharon Miller ... A cousin, Phillip Cole, played football at Purdue ... Another cousin, David Miller, played basketball at Wisconsin and Drake ... Sylvester's sister, Shauntel, played volleyball at Cincinnati ... Major is business. The Cats' Cause: Participated in the mentor program, meeting with a youngster each week to encourage academic success and personal growth (2000-01) ... Participated in Youth Volunteer Day at the UK Children's Hospital (2000-01) ... Participated in the fundraiser for the Hope Center (2003). |
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