Former Ole Miss QB Maikhail Miller has died after an automobile accident on Saturday, according to reports.
According to a report by ActionNews5, it happened on Highway 78 near Holly Springs, Miss.
Rebels coach Hugh Freeze reacted on Twitter:
Reminded how short life can be tonight. So sorry to hear of Maikhail Miller's death. Prayers to his family. What are we doing with our dash?
— Hugh Freeze (@CoachHughFreeze) January 31, 2016
Miller was a member of the Rebels’ 2012 signing class and played in two games at quarterback that fall.
He ran twice for 15 yards in a win against Central Arkansas in his college debut, and also rushed four times for 8 yards against Tulane.
Miller transferred to Murray State the following season.
Though he played for Freeze, Miller originally committed to former Rebels coach Houston Nutt, who offered comment to DJournal.com:
“My heart is so sad tonight when I received the news on Maikhail. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know you are hurting,” Nutt said in a text message. “What a great young man you raised!! Maikhail always did things the RIGHT WAY.”
Miller was 23 years old.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
