Miller Named League Player of the Week
September 27, 1999 | Men's Soccer
Terrier junior midfielder Kirk Miller (Minnetonka, MN) has been named the America East Player of the Week as a result of his four-goal effort in last Saturday's (September 25th) 4-0 win over the University of Albany. It marks the second straight week a Terrier player has been honored by the league. Last week, freshman goalkeeper Matt Smith (Lanchester, England) was selected the America East Rookie of the Week after his seven-save performance in the 0-0 double overtime tie against Creighton which was, at the time, the nation's top-ranked Division 1 team.
This marks the first season as a Terrier for Miller, who was a Parade Magazine All-American at Minnetonka High School. He began his collegiate career at the University of Maryland where he started at midfield during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. However, he transferred to B.U. where he has started all seven of the team's games this year.
With his four goals against Albany, it brought his season total to six for an average of 0.86 goals a game which ranks fourth in America East. In addition, he is seventh in the conference in scoring with an average of 1.86 points a game.
He leads the Terriers in both goals and points, as he also has an assist for 13 points.
"He is doing more for us than we thought he would when he transferred here," said Terrier head coach Neil Roberts. "Even on top of that I don't think he has reached his full potential, which is a good sign for us. "He is starting to fit in real well with our system," continued the coach. "And, once we get Siggy back and healthy, Kirk will be able to do even more."
Roberts was referring to Sigurd Dalen, who has been hampered by an ankle injury since early in the season. In fact, he had missed a couple of games before he returned to action against Albany.
"I realize Kirk scored three very nice goals, while the fourth one was on a penalty kick," said Roberts. "But, he's not really a goal scorer. He is outstanding at creating opportunities for others.
"Plus, he's a great kid to have in our program," concluded the coach.
