Von Miller breaks down why he chose Texas A&M over LSU
Former Texas A&M LB and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller was one of the most sought after recruits coming out of high school and was a coup for Texas A&M at the time of his recruitment.
Miller was rated four stars by Rivals and was thought to be an LSU lean through the bulk of the recruiting process.
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So how did the Aggies land such a coveted prize?
The Denver Broncos star tells Sports Illustrated’s Greg Bishop all about his thinking during the recruiting process.
“A&M really wanted me,” Miller says. “You know that girlfriend that’s really not that attractive but she’s going to do everything she can to keep you? That was A&M … That hot chick that just talks to you on Mondays? That was LSU.”
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Miller has been a great ambassador for Texas A&M and is an NFL bright spot, especially after the school’s former Heisman Trophy winner left the league on such a sour note. And see, persistence pays off people. Just remember that the next time you mock a college coach for spending hours Photoshopping a recruit onto a magazine cover next to Beyonce.
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