Miller Is Hoping to Finally Catch On

Receiver Billy Miller looks good in practice.

But then, doesn’t he always?

“I’ve had a reputation as a practice player. I’ve got to put it together in the games,” said Miller, who started last season trying to replace Keyshawn Johnson but ended up as a backup, catching 17 passes, sixth on the team.

“I had some drops, and then it got to my head and I lost confidence,” Miller said.

With R. Jay Soward and Larry Parker missing some practice time because of minor injuries--Soward is back on the field now--a lot of balls have been thrown Miller’s way.

“They’re building my confidence by giving me an opportunity to catch the ball,” Miller said.

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Coach John Robinson said tailback Delon Washington, still hampered by a sore Achilles’ tendon, probably needs to be practicing at full-speed this weekend to be ready for Florida State on Sept. 6. “I’m concerned about it. But there’s nothing much you can do,” Robinson said. . . . Offensive linemen and tight ends were in limited supply after Antoine Harris left practice because of a strained shoulder. Phalen Pounds, Travis Claridge and Junior Rickman were already out because of minor injuries.