Reinhardt Football Coach Signs 3-Year Contract Extension

WALESKA, GA — After leading the No. 2 Reinhardt University Eagles to a record-breaking season and a national runner-up finish in the 2017 NAIA Football National Championship, head football coach James Miller has reached an agreement on a three-year contract extension, Director of Athletics Bill Popp said.

The deal will keep Miller roaming the sidelines of Ken White Field at University Stadium through 2020, the Reinhardt said.

“With the success after his first year as a head coach, we really wanted to take this opportunity to extend Coach Miller so he can continue to grow this program in the positive direction that he took it this year,” Popp said. “This extension provides continuity to the program, allows us to retain our staff, and lets our current players and future recruits know that our coaches will be here to continue on the successful path that has been laid.”

A former college football player at Virginia Tech, Miller has been with Reinhardt since 2014. Miller also served as the program's recruiting coordinator, in addition to being the assistant coach in charge of the offensive line. The head Eagle now looks to mold his team into a consistent powerhouse after his initial 12-1 campaign.

“I’m excited to continue to try to build Reinhardt into a national program,” Miller said. “I really feel we have in place what it takes to continue building this program and win a championship. I want to thank President Dr. (Kina) Mallard and Coach Popp for giving me this opportunity; it’s truly a blessing to coach these kids at our great University. Also, I would like to thank my players and coaches – without them, none of this would be possible.”

The Sylva, North Carolina, native and company will now hit the ground running in recruiting as they get to work on earning their way back to Daytona in 2018. For up-to- the-minute Eagles sports news, follow Reinhardt Athletics on Facebook, @RU_Eagles on Twitter and @ru_eagles on Instagram.

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