Aug. 16, 2010
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- NavySports.com recently sat down with Navy junior midfielder Sam Miller to find out more about the men's soccer player from Tulsa, Okla, the former oil capital of the world. Miller carries a 3.93 GPA in mechanical engineering and ranks 59th on the Overall Order of Merit.
The Navy men's soccer team will open its season on Thursday, Sept. 2, when it hosts 2009 NCAA Tournament participant Wofford, at 7:00 pm at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility.
Nickname: Sammy Mills
Superstitions: None
Best Player I Have Played Against: Zach Loyd (top 5 MLS draft pick)
Team I Would Like to Play Not on Our Schedule and Why: Virginia, because they are the defending national champions.
Dream Job:Judge
Biggest Fear: Getting hurt and not being able to play soccer.
I Would Have Liked to Have Witnessed: Zinedine Zidane's last soccer game.
Best Book I Have Ever Read Is: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
My Hometown is Famous For: Being the former Oil Capital of the World
Most Famous Alum From My High School: Felix Jones of the Dallas Cowboys.
In 10 Years, I See Myself:Flying F-18s.
Best Friend From Another Team: Travis Murnan (University of the Ozarks)
People Would Be Surprised to Know That: I have a white belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Why Did You Choose Navy: To get a good education and to serve in our nation's military.
Best Thing About Playing Navy Soccer: Getting to play soccer with my best friends every day.
Hobbies: Playing Golf, Disc Golf, and any kind of sport.
Prized Possession: My Bicycle
Most Memorable Sports Moment: Winning the state championship my senior year of high school
Favorite Food: Pepperoni Pizza
Favorite Movie: Schindler's List
Favorite TV Show: Scrubs
Favorite Pro Athlete: Zinedine Zidane
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Arsenal FC
Favorite Website: Sporcle.com
Favorite Class at Navy: The West in the Modern World with Cmdr. Slate Johnson, USN
# GO NAVY #
