VooDoo's Doug Miller Promoted to Assistant Head Coach
March 13, 2013 - Arena Football League (AFL)
New Orleans VooDoo News Release
NEW ORLEANS (March 13, 2013) - The New Orleans VooDoo, headed by Coach Pat O'Hara, announces the promotion of current Special Teams Coordinator, Assistant Defensive Coordinator, and Line Coach, Doug Miller, to Assistant Head Coach on Wednesday, March 13.
Doug Miller enters his second season with the New Orleans VooDoo as the team's Special Teams Coordinator, Assistant Defensive Coordinator, and Line Coach and first season as the VooDoo's Assistant Head Coach.
Miller comes to the VooDoo after spending two seasons as the Orlando Predators line coach on O'Hara's staff. Miller also served as the assistant defensive line coach for the Florida Tuskers of the UFL in 2011, while also serving as the Head Coach for the Orlando Fantasy of the Lingerie Football League in 2010 and 2011.
Under the wing of O'Hara in Orlando, Miller helped lead the Predators to back-to-back playoff appearances as an assistant coach. Orlando also ranked No. 2 in Total Defense in 2012, largely due in part to Miller's tutelage with the defensive line and linebackers.
Prior to hanging up the cleats, Miller enjoyed an outstanding 7-year playing career with the Predators. During his tenure with the Predators, Miller played all three offensive line positions, fullback, mac linebacker, and some defensive line. He was named to the All-Ironman Team twice during his career.
Miller finished his AFL career with 75.5 tackles (60 solo) and 9.5 sacks, while also catching seven passes for 25 yards and a touchdown from the tight end position. The Predators went to the playoffs every season with Miller on the team, and made an appearance in the ArenaBowl XX in 2006, losing, 69-61, to Chicago.
The Tampa, Fla. native was a four-year letter winner at Howard University, and a two-year starter on the defensive line. Miller's best season with the Bison came his senior campaign, registering 25 tackles for a loss and 16.5 sacks en route to All-Conference honors.
After his distinguished playing career at Howard, Miller went on to play two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL, a season with Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe, and the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL before settling in with the Predators.
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