November 21

Hamline University moves in new direction with football leadership

Paul Miller
Hamline University athletic officials announced Tuesday that Paul Miller will be leaving his position as head football coach.

Miller has been coach of the Division III Pipers for the past two seasons.

“We want to thank Paul for the contributions he’s made to the program in the past two years,” said Dan O’Brien, athletic director at Hamline. “At the same time, we are excited to look to the future and hope to secure an outstanding replacement who will help us continue to strengthen the football program.”

Hamline will begin its search for the new head coach immediately.

Prior to Hamline, Miller coached at Burnsville High School in 2004, South Saint Paul High School from 2002-03, and Apple Valley High School from 1980-96. He also coached five seasons at St. Olaf College. Miller’s record at Hamline was 3-7 in both the 2005 and 2006 seasons.

Hamline University belongs to the NCAA Division III Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, one of the most competitive conferences in the nation. Hamline supports 19 intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women. Find out more about Hamline athletics at www.hamline.edu/hamline_info/athletics.

Hamline’s College of Liberal Arts has steadily built its reputation with an innovative curriculum and excellent, dedicated faculty.

Rigorous academics and innovative programs attract and challenge a diverse and talented student body in Hamline University’s undergraduate college, graduate schools, and law school. Guided by faculty who are leaders in their fields, Hamline’s more than 4,400 students experience an intimate environment of small classes and personal attention along with the opportunities of a comprehensive university.

Ranked first in Minnesota among comprehensive universities based on criteria compiled by U.S.News & World Report, Hamline is also Minnesota’s first university, founded in 1854

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