| Manhasset,
N.Y. (December 9, 2004) - The Nassau County Sports Commission (NCSC) has announced
its recipient for the 2004 John Mackey Award. Heath Miller (JR, Virginia) edged
out finalists Alex Smith (SR, Stanford) and Marcedes Lewis (JR, UCLA) in the closest
race in Mackey Award history. On
the season, Heath Miller has 36 receptions for 475 yards and 5 touchdowns. He
leads the team in receiving and has scored 20 career touchdowns, most by a tight
end in ACC history. Heath is a sure-handed receiver who gets a lot of attention
for his pass catching ability, but he's also an outstanding blocker who enjoys
it. Off the field, he studies towards a degree in sociology and has been an active
participant in the football team's visits to the Children's Medical Center at
the University of Virginia. He has also been involved in the Athletes in Action
program. The
three finalists and winner were determined by confidential balloting of the John
Mackey Selection Committee. The Mackey Award winner will be presented on April
11, 2005 at the annual NCSC Awards Dinner. The
John Mackey Award is given to the collegiate tight end who best exemplifies the
play, sportsmanship, academics, and community values of NFL Hall of Fame Tight
End John Mackey. If you have any questions, please contact Bryan Revello via phone,
516-365-9625 or via email, revello@nassausports.org.
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